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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1989-10-25Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council: Mark N. Addiego Jack Drago Richard A. Haffey Gus Nicolopulos MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room October 25, 1989 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: Mayor Teglia Arrived: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION: PRESENTATIONS AGENDA REVIEW ~0q° ACTION TAKEN 7:37 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Haffey pre- siding. Council present: Addiego, Drago, Halley, Nicolo@ulos. 7:38 p.m. Mayor Teglia arrived. Council absent: None. Recited. Father McCeuley, Mater Dolorosa Church, gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS Ms. Peggy Deras, San Bruno Lumber Co., stated that October was National Kitchen & Bath Month and the National Assn. of Remodeling Industry was donating a kitchen remodeling to a handicapped local resident at 548 Theresa. She stated that the work was being done by volunteer contractors, and the lumber was being donated by San Bruno Lumber Co. Mayor Teglia stated that the only cost to the homeowner was $112.00 for City per- mits, and urged the Council to waive those fees. Councilman Addiego questioned why action was being requested under presentations on an item that was not on the agenda. Mayor Teglia directed staff to follow through on the waiver of fees. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Armas stated that he had nothing to add or delete from the Agenda. He introduced the new Director of Public Works Ron Parini. 10/25/89 Page i AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ..... ORAL COMMUNICATIONS /oo~ COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of 10/11/89 and the Regular Meeting of 10/11/89. 2. Approval of the Regular Bills of 10/25/89. ® Resolution approving an amendment to the FY 1989-90 Operating Budget to augment the Project Read budget ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Starelli, Recreation Teacher for Music Theatre Workshop, announced that an earthquake benefit for the Red Cross would be held on Monday, 10/30/89 at the Municipal Services Building from 7:00-10:00 p.m. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Nicolopulos commended the people in the community for their efforts after the earthquake. Mayor Teglia commended emergency services personnel, particularly Fire Chief Feuerstein, for their efforts in response to the earthquake. She stated that a representative from the Federal Government had been in City Hall today advising the City of FEMA funds available for assistance, and proceeded to give particulars on where information was available. She encouraged people to vote absentee in light of the earthquake and resultant transportation problems. She stated that the Diablo Lions Club had donated $7,000 from the sale of earth- quake t-shirts to earthquake relief orga- nizations. She stated that at the recess there would be a short video telecast on Measure C. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved. Approved in the amount of $1,012,642.54. 10/25/89 Page 2 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N L~',~"_'~ CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Resolution - Continued. by $2,400.00. A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 89-7 TO THE 1989-1990 OPERATING BUDGET Resolution approving plans and /~g~ specifications, and authorizing advertisement of sealed bids for the Railroad Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE RAILROAD AVENUE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT Resolution authorizing execution of ~OSq~ Amendment No. i to the Geotechnical i~~'' Engineering Construction Services Agreement for the Terrabay Project dated 3/30/88. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. i TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TERRABAY PROJECT Motion to donate the surplus ambu- lance to Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico. Resolution authorizing an agreement/,o~g for animal control services and ~1~3 shelter facilities with the County. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND SHELTER FACILITIES WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Motion to adopt two ordinances: a) an ordinance amending the Zoning District Map; b) an ordinance amending provisions of Title 20 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 149-89 RESOLUTION NO. 150-89 RESOLUTION NO. 151-89 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilman Addiego. RESOLUTION NO. 152-89 10/25/89 Page 3 ^ NDA ACTION T^K N CONSENT CALENDAR 8. Motion - Continued. pertaining to carports, etc. a) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OYSTER POINT BOULEVARD AND MARINA BOULEVARD FROM OPEN SPACE TO PLANNED INDUSTRIAL b) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 20 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CARPORTS, RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY ACCESS AND PARKING AT AIRPORT-ORIENTED HOTELS AND MOTELS Motion to donate the surplus ambu-~l~$ lance to Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS .q~q 9. Possible financing methods ~ regarding the conference center. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE NO. 1062-89 ORDINANCE NO. 1063-89 M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 6. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Addiego stated that this action by Council had been long antici- pated by the Sister City Committee, and requested that the City Clerk's Office be contacted after staff action was taken in order to alert the Committee. M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - To donate the surplus ambulance to Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Director of Finance Marks described the financing methods in the event of passage of Measure C: a bond issue for investors to purchase that would pay for the reno- vation of the building; hotel tax would generate $1.2 million a year; money would 10/25/89 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Possible financing methods - Continued. 10. Oral report on the effects of the earthquake on South San Francisco.~'~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS be transferred to the City by the hotels; the first obligation would be to pay back the bond holders; debt service would be under $400,000 a year; that would leave $800,000, which could be transferred over to operate the conference center; rental income was expected from the operation of the conference center which was equal to approximately $500,000 a year; the operating expenses of the center would be equal to $1.3 million. City Manager Armas stated that the con- ference center was planned for a building that needed renovation and improvements in the amount of $3.5 million which could be financed over many years to avoid up front expenses. He spoke at length on the occupancy rates, and that by using this type of financing it would make effective use of the City's current dollars. Vice Mayor Haffey stated that if the City's hotel operators did well, the City would benefit without it costing the residents a dime when voting for Measure C. He explained the difference between using certificates of participation and revenue bonds. Councilman Nicolopulos explained the financial benefits from a conference center to the hotels, City, and the community. Mayor Teglia explained in detail the benefits to the community from passage of Measure C: increased occupancy and pro- tection of the City's revenue stream; no cost to the residents; would generate additional sales and property tax. City Manager Armas summarized the effects of the earthquake: that damage was very limited; workforce responded quickly and in a sensitive manner; West Orange 10/25/89 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Oral report - Continued. RECESS: --'RECALL TO ORDER: LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 11. Motion to waive reading and intro- duce an ordinance revising the ordinance on bingo games. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.32 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO BINGO GAMES ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Library had books tossed about and needed to be closed temporarily; Orange Park swimming pool had been closed and given close scrutiny of pipes; $100,000 damage to a sewer main at San Mateo Ave. and Airport Blvd., Building Inspectors had examined municipal, business and residen- tial properties; 40 buildings had suf- fered damage; estimated damage throughout City was $400,000; unreinforced masonry - 36 out of 40 buildings withstood the earthquake; in residential areas, most evidence was that of cracked chimneys or sidewalks and stairs; Shell tanks and the bayfront site faired well. Mayor Teglia encouraged people to become cognizant of earthquake preparedness for the future. Mayor Teglia declared a recess at 8:22 p.m. Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m., all Council present. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS Deputy City Clerk Rasmussen read the title of the ordinance in its entirety. M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos - To waive reading and introduce the Ordinance. City Attorney Armento stated that the ordinance had been before the Council previously and she had incorporated direction given from prior meetings. Mr. Don Blott stated that he appreciated the ordinance, but questioned why the nights of operation were not shown on the face of the permit so that if the night was changed an amendment would be needed. Police Chief Datzman stated that the Police Community Relations Officer was aware of what nights the various organi- zations held bingo games. He stated that for informational purposes, he had no 10/25/89 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 11. Motion - Continued. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 12. Closed session for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters, labor relations, property nego- tiations and litigation. RECALL TO ORDER: LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS problem with the nights being shown on the permit. Mr. Blott requested a definite audit period being incorporated into the ordi- nance, because of two bingo games operating illegally. Vice Mayor Haffey stated that he would rather have the Police Department use their own discretion on audits. Police Chief Datzman stated that the Penal Code was quite specific, and if a complaint was made the Police Department would investigate. Mr. Lemoge stated that he had only received information on this item today, and requested information be sent earlier in the future. Councilman Nicolopulos questioned if all six bingo permit holders had been made aware of the meetings on the ordinance. City Attorney Armento stated that everyone had been notified more than once on the subject. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL No one chose to speak. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. CLOSED SESSION Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 9:03 p.m. to discuss the items noticed. Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to order at 9:15 p.m., all Council present, no action was taken. 10/25/89 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battay City of South San Francisco M/S Haffey/Nicolopulos- To adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 11/1/89, 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, for a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, labor relations, pro- perty negotiations and litigation. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 9:16 p.m. ./~'~PRO~ D. ~ ~..berta~ C~e'~.r! T~eglf~Mayor City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. 10/25/89 Page 8