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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 Parking Place Minutes REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, DECEMBER ll, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: MI NUTES: OLD BUSINESS: Walnut Avenue O0$1DNV~I.j NVS 'OS 3:08 P.M. Large Conference Room, City Hall The meeting was called to order at 3:08 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman John Penna Commissioner Dennis Rosaia Commissioner Peter Ruggeri Director Public Service Robert S. Yee Finance Director William R. Anderson The minutes of October 9, 1979, regular meeting was approved and signed by the Commission. Mr. Yee commented that by having 8-1/2' x 20' you would acquire two additional parking space. However, the regulation space is 9' x 20'. Mr. Rosaia stated that we should stay with the regulation footage to prevent any problems. A lengthy discussion followed whether parking meters should be installed; limit to all day parking; five hour parking; should the coupon dispensing box be installed. Mr. Rosaia questioned whether the coupon dispensing box dispense five hour parking coupons. Mr. Penna prefers that the parking permits be purchased at City Hall to have better control. Believes that the use of this facility will be mainly employees in this area. Mr. Anderson raised a question of rates regarding Walnut Avenue, does it constitute on street parking rates or the parking lot rates. Mr. Yee stated that it would roughly cost $52,000 for this project. Mr. Rosaia questioned whether the gas revenue could be diverted to this'project. CENTRAL RECORD~- Page 2 Minutes Parking Place Commission of December ll, 1979 Walnut Avenue (Continued) Lot #1 Grand Avenue New Lot on Miller Avenue 400 Block Baden Avenue 200 Block Miller Avenue Joint Meeting with Council It was agreed by the Commission that Father Durkin at All Souls Church, the Masonic Temple, and those residing in this vicinity should be contacted before any further plans are for- mulated. It may be possible that a formalized plan could be prepared before the Joint C06ncil meeting to be held sometime in early 1980. To gain 17 space cost will be approximately $55,000, cost per parking spate roughly $3,000. Mr. Yee was commended on the preparation of the plans. No action - possibility of a sale or a trade at a later time. A question was raised by Mr. Rosaia as to type of building. Mr. Penna replied metal with asphalt floor. Mr. Anderson stated that it will go out for bid with options to clear the lot. Mr. Anderson stated letters were sent out and to date have received two responses. One inquired for information and if interested in selling will give the City first opportunity. Mr. Anderson further stated that the cost of purchasing residential properties and relocation costs that funds may not be available, and that it is also outside the Parking District. With cost comparison it may not be advisable. Mr. Penna suggested that the parking lot on Miller Avenue be changed for experimental purpose. Change partially to all day parking, and the metered spaces near Grand Avenue remain the same. Since conversion of the other lot on Miller Avenue to all day parking it is always full. Mr. Rosaia suggested to check on the lot on the corner of Cypress and Miller as to availability for purchase or a possible trade. Cancelled and should be held sometime in early 1980. -~. Page 3 Minutes Parking Place Commission of ecember ll, 1979 SAM TRANS Master Parking Plan Signing and Publicity Outside Funding NEW BUSINESS: Free Christmas Parking No new development. However, Mr. Yee stated when the Master Parking Plan was discussed, two bus routes are scheduled on Grand Avenue to Airport Boulevard. Bus stops will be provided on every corner at the far side except at Cypress and Grand Avenue. With the Master Parking Plan presented earlier, Staff will get together with Mr. D'Amico and will finalize the report. Mr. Yee, as well as the Commission, stated that parking spaces are available but the residents are not made aware of this. It was suggested that a card or map be developed where parking spaces may be found. That this card or map be given out by the merchants and the police. Mr. Anderson stated nothing available. Planning will look into parking with relation to new buildings and a change made in regulations as a possibility. The Commission was unanimous in the free Christmas Parking to begin as soon as possible through December 25, 1979. Mr. Penna requested that a press release be prepared. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Note: Tape recorder malfunctioned, therefore no tape recording of this minute. Respectfully submitted: APPROVED: REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, October 9; 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: PUBLIC HEARING OLD BUSINESS Parking Permit Fee Joint Meeting with Council New Lot on Miller Avenue 3:10 P.M. Large Conference Room, City Hall The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. by Chairman Penna Present: Chairman John Penna Commissioner Dennis Rosaia Commissioner Peter Ruggeri Finance Director William R. Anderson Pol ice Officer Mi chael Di ckson Sr. Planner Dan Christians Partial Attendance: City Manager C. Walter Birkelo Captain James F. Swinfard Director Public Services Robert S. Yee City Treasurer John J. Bonalanza The minutes of September ll, 1979, regular meeting was approved and signed by the Commission. The minutes of August.14, 1979, regular meeting, approved pre- viously, was signed. The Public Hearing was opened. Chairman Penna motioned if anyone wish to speak for or against the Parking Permit Fee increase from $7 to'S10 as ad- vertised on Friday, September 28, 1979. No response. The Public Hearing was closed at 3:15 p.m. Motion was unanimously passed by the Commission that~ it be raised from $7 to $10. Mr. Anderson will check with the City Attorney; (a) only one reading is re- quired; (b) the effective date. Joint Council meeting date was questioned by the Commission. The earliest date opened is Wednesday, December 12, 1979, Mr. Anderson explained it was up to the Council and their priorities. Chairman Penna questioned if a press release was sent on the opening of the lot. Mr. Anderson replied no monies was spent on advertising but a staff report was provided to Council and the press. Commissioner Rosaia was in agreement that the lot should be ad- vertised. It would be beneficial to the merchants CENTRAL RECORDS FILE N<).: .:.~.~./~__~ Page 2 Parking Place Commission Minutes of October 9, 1979 New Lot on Miller Avenue (continued) Walnut Avenue Miller Avenue - Schumann Lot if the public were aware of public parking availability and.of the improvements made on the lot. Chairman Penna ~suggested that a press release be sent out from the City Hall would prove to be more effective. Mr. Anderson agreed to do it. Mr, Anderson advised the Commission that a memo was sent to Department of Public Services covering three of the items, A reply was received on Walnut Avenue and Lot No. 1. No response from Fire or Police Department. Chairman Penna questioned Officer Dickson who replied that, Father Durkin and the present P.T.A. of All Souls were of the opinion regardless of what type of parking it will cause interruptions for the funerals and cause congestion on Miller Avenue. The Police Department was in agreement. Officer Dickson further stated that last year to relieve the congestion on Miller Avenue, afternoon hours only, parents have access from Spruce Avenue thru the school lot on to Walnut Avenue. School regula- tions prohibits this during the morning. The original plan of Mr. D'Amico was discussed. Mr. Christians will investigate on some of the plans. Further, Mr. Anderson will request the City Engineer~ to redraw a sketch with regard to taking three feet off the sidewalk. Chairman Penna requested the cost factor on this. Chairman Penna inquired if there are monies available with State or County funds for street improvements. Mr. Anderson will check if gas tax funds could be used. Chairman Penna further inquired if any other funds are available to help defer the cost. The monies in the Parking District could be used to attend other needs. Mr. Anderson reported that it'was cleaned up and the fence was straightened. Discussion followed on the ways to a) clear off the building and b) take out the tank. Purchasing will have to go out on a proposal. Chairman Penna suggested that Chamber of Commerce be notifed, possibility that someone can use the tank. CEN~i'~:~AL RECORDS FILE NO.= ...'~J~.~,,,~, , ', Page 3 Parking Place Commissi~,. Minutes of October 9, 1979 Miller Avenue - Schumann Lot {continued) 400 Block Baden Avenue Definitive Plan New BDsiness Space Changes Commission discussed the revenue aspect with the increase. As of June 30, 1979 approximately $110,O00 was available for improvements plus enough reserve to cover the bonds and interest. There should be a pick-up of $40,000 to $50,000 a year. Chairman Penna inquired when the general plans from D'Amico will be received. Mr. Christian said we are not going to get the plans until the Grand Avenue project was completed, although he should be able to sumit alternate plans. Mr. Anderson stated we should get various comments from the departments to Mr. D'Amico. Mr. D'Amico was paid $2,000 out of the $5,000.' Purchasing Officer has a list of the property owners (between the apartments and market). As soon as a letter is developed and approved by the City Attorney it will be mailed. Commission should formulate plans for the joint meeting with the Council on December 12, 1979. A discussion of long term parking on upper Grand Avenue, on-street meter parking for perhaps four to five hours. Commissioner Ruggeri inquired about the cost and would be against it if the meters were only for long term parking. Mr. Anderson will have Mr. John Previti look into the cost factor. Officer Dickson stated if this long term parking were to be located on upper Grand Avenue (City Hall side), that the Parking Enforcement Officer would have a difficult time marking tires, in that he walks Grand Avenue. Possibility of a second Parking Enforcement Officer should be considered. Chairman Penna commented on a memo about Airport and Miller Avenue where two meters were removed but gained three new spaces. Chairman Penna would like to go on record to state that this type of movement is to be encouraged. Seconded by Commissioner Rosaia. Linden and Grand Avenue parking meters will be put back into use upon completion of construction. C[N?RAL RE;CORDS FILE 1'90.: ~.~.......~ Page 4 Parking Place Commission Minutes of October 9, 1979 Sam Trans Adjournment Chairman Penna and the Commissioners would like some information on San Trans routing. Previously a meeting was set up but the representative did not show. Chairman Penna asked that San Trans be on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m. __.__-A P-P-RI~V-EI~:.. ~~h~ Respectful ly Submitted: TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: OLD BUSINESS: l, Facilities Improvements 2. Permit Fees REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAFI'CISCO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, I!~,C~V~ 3:25 P.M. OFi~CE, OF Large Co nfere~(~t~,al l The meeting was called to order at 3:25 p.m. by Co~issioner Ruggeri Present: Commissioner Ruggeri Commissioner Rosaia Finance Director Anderson Absent: Chairman Penna The minutes of August 14, 1979. regular meeting was approved and signed by the Commission. Mr. Anderson stated that information was not received by Mr. Bob Yee in time, and with the loss of his secretary, Mrs. Barbara A. Battaya, to the City Clerk's position, re- sulted in a delay in securing information on the facilities improvements. Mr. Anderson further stated that he will be contacting the Director of Public Services on the four items: A. Walnut Avenue B. Lot Number One on Grand Avenue C, New lot on Miller Avenue D, 400 Block on Baden Avenue Price changes require a public hearing and there was not enough time to provide legal notice for this meeting. Mr. Anderson will insert an ad in the paper for the next meeting. This was approved by the Commission and will be held on October 9, 1979, 3 p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room,South San Francisco Parking District, "Increase of Fees for Parking Permits." On October 17, 1979 it should go to the Council as it requires an ordinance and should be effective November l, 1979. Page 2 Parking Place Commiss September Il, 1979 Definitive Plan Various improvements were discussed. Joint Meeting With Council The earliest date is October 31, 1979. The following were discussed for the coming joint meeting: A. Walnut Avenue - change of usage of street to primary all day parking. Be Lot Number One on Grand Avenue - request Department of Public Services for re- striping from 15 to 20 spaces. C. Schuman Property - improve and stripe for all day parking. 400 Block Baden Avenue - properties to be surveyed from Fergosi's to the new apartment unit for available purchase or option. Commissioner Ruggeri asked if the City Attorney could check into the possibility of selling a lot on Miller Avenue and possibly acquire one on Baden Avenue. Discussion followed on the parking facilities in conjunction with the coming revitalization project, i.e., parking meters on both side of Walnut Avenue. NEW BUSINESS: Giorgi Brothers (Former State Theatre)~ Verbal rquest from Mr. Giorgi to eliminate one parking space on Linden Avenue since furniture trucks will not be able to make the turn. Upon receipt of the letter, Mr. Anderson suggested the matter be turned over to the Police Department and Engineering Department for their recommendation. South City Ford (.Formerly Lautze) Mr. Anderson approved the elimination of one parking meter on Miller Avenue. They are in the process of reconstruction and will close the big doors, thus will pick up two to three parking space on Airport Boulevard. DPS has been requested to reinstate the spaces. Page 3 Parking Place Commission September ll, 1979 Linden and Grand Avenue ADJOURNMENT Two parking meters were eliminated during construction of Town Liquors and will be reinstated upon completion. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TIME: PLACE: REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCiSCOI~Ir-Ur-I¥~ TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1979 2 OFFICE OF 3:00 p.m. CITY {3LERK SO. SAN FRANCISCO Large Conference Room, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: The Meeting was called to order at 3:22 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Rosaia, City Manager Birkelo, Director of Finance Anderson. Absent: Commissioner Ruggeri MINUTES: The minutes of the June 12, 1979 regular meeting were approved and signed by the Commission as it was written. OLD BUSINESS: #1 Publicity on improved egress and ingress on Lot #6 financed through improved P~v~nue. Director of Finance Anderson related having sent a Staff Report to the City Council, with copies to the newspaper reporters, addressing 'the improvements made to Lot #6 in general. A discussion followed on the revenue balances, the possibility of trading lots or buying new lots for parking lots. The Commission requested that the Schuman'n property be cleaned up and the tank be removed from the ground in readiness for use as a parking lot, Director of Finance Anderson said he would get an estimate from the City Engineer on how much to clean it off and complete it for all day parking. A discussion followed on the most advantageous way to set up the Schumann lot, i.e., diagonal, perpendicular, one-way, etc. NEW BUSINESS: #1 Increase in monthly permit costs. Commissioner Rosaia expressed concern that 50¢ a day for all day parking was too low, a discussion followed. Commissioner Rosaia made a motion that the monthly parking permit fee be raised from $7.00 a month to $10.00 a month effective September 1, 1979. Chairman Penna seconded the motion and was duly passed. FILE N 0.: ~~ ......... NEW BUSINESS: MEETING ADJOURNED: Finance Director Anderson was in receipt of a report from the Police Dept. stating they were in opposition to perpendicular parking on Walnut as it would increase accidents. The Commission discussed the opposition from Engineering and the Police Dept. to perpen- dicular parking and the alternatives they could use on Walnut. Finance Director Anderson reminded the Commission that they had a joint meeting with the City Council on September 26th which would be a good time to ask Council's direction on these problems. Commissioner Rosaia asked the Finance Director~ how.to go about contacting the property owners on Baden Avenue for an option to buy their land or a first right of refusal. Finance Director Anderson related that Joe Figueiredo, Purchasing Agent, could perhaps canvas the people and have the City Attorney draft a letter to the residents asking for an option to buy or a first right of refusal. The Commission related they were interested in the apartment building just built, all the way up to Fregosi's Market but not including the market which would be easterly to the new apartments. The discussion continued covering Mr. D'Amico's plans on the Downtown Parking Study, the revenue bond issues, voter approval and those things subject to referendum. The Commission asked that the clean up of the Schumann property and the new parking set up on Walnut should be prioritized by the City Engineer - with Walnut being number one. The Commission requested a hold be put on any payment to D'Amico & Associates until the bills had been presented to the Commission for approval. The Commission expressed interest in what was going to be built on the Norman Hotel site after it was razed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. 8/14/79 Page 2 APPROVED: ~a 1 rma n RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ecretary Pro Tem 8/14/7 9 Page 3 REGULAR MEETING PARK!NG PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1979 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Large Conference Room, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:37 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Rosaia, Mr. D'Amico (D'Amico & Assoc.), Assistant City Mgr. Wilson, Director of Public Services Addiego, City Engineer Yee, City Treasurer Bonalanza, Acting City Planner Christians, Ms. Heidi Van Zant (San Mateo Times), Officer Metcalf, Police Dept., Finance Director Anderson. Absent: Commissioner Ruggeri OLD BUSINESS: #1 Master Parking Plan Study: Mr. D'Amico informed the Commission that his firm, D'Amico & Assoc., had developed three plans of additional parking: Phase Parking Sp. Gain Estimated Cost 1 49 $ 55,000 2 144 142,200 3 360 4,314,000 * 3A 98 1,590,000 65'1' $6,1 O1,000 · Does not include land acquisition or building demol i ti on. A discussion followed on the breakdown of parking areas encompassed by 'these phases, i.e., Area A - Cypress Grand No., Area B - Cypre~,s Grand So., Area C - Grand Lot No. side W. of Cypress, and the individual cost per space acquired; and the elimination of some side- N¥$~/~I~s on the westside. Mr. D'Amico further A£tOexplained that costs would be greater if O~Othere was to be acquisition of land. Then un,d.~rstandably the cost per space would be Lg~[~ter- If you buy land at $90,000 and put in parking spaces it would cost $2,600 O~A[~)~r space. CENTRAL, RECORDS #1 Master Parking Plan Study-Cont.: A discussion followed on the dimensions of lots previously discussed in response to Commissioner Rosaia's questioning in regard to enough room to build structures for parking on top. There was mention made of the acquisition of Terry Mirri's lot. Mr. D'Amico further explained that a lot already owned by the District had a cost of $2,500 per space through the $3,500 cost of ramping to accommodate' the future building of the top. It must be double leveled because of the change in grade, then you come in and put a deck on top of it and walkways. By putting the deck up you can get 41 additional spaces on this map'in the 3-H area for a cost of $378,000, this would be for a cost of $9,000 a space plus the acquisition for the land below. Mr. D'Amico hypothesized on making a parking lot below the existing one at City Hall, which could give you an additional 237 spaces. This would be a million dollar project costing $13,000 a space. U.C.B. was brought up by Chairman Penna in relation to their relocation and the City getting the lot. Finance DireCtor Anderson responded that the City had owned the lot and there exists a lease arrangement with the City and U.C.B. Commissioner Rosaia wondered if there would be problems with water or power lines in connection with underground parking. City Engineer Yee'responded that PG&E would relocate them. A discussion followed on the direction the streets in the area would travel. Finance Director Anderson suggested Mr. D'Amico talk to the Fire Dept., as they use Baden for convenience, before making any definite plans this was concurred in by Officer Metcalf. City Engineer Yee suggested that with perpendicular parking traffic could be a problem because of the one-way streets, and the driver having the option to go either direction and that may be a problem so have diagonal parking. -2- June 12, 1979 #1 Master Parking Plan Study-Cont.: Chairman Penna pointed out that in perpen- dicular parking you pull out into the street which through inattention of other drivers can cause accidents. Commissioner Rosaia inquired whether they could angle the parking with a 60 degree anDle as the Bank of America had because they don't have a 90 degree angle for parking. Officer Metcalf commented that the perpen- dicular parking creats a problem, as Bob Yee suggested for people backing out, but on the access problem the average pedestrian has a problem on perpendicular parking, It's like backing into a per- pendicular spot - you have to have your car lined up properly to make it. Chairman Penna related that drivers are programmed to drive on certain sides of the street. If for instance we are going to be coming up Walnut then the parking should be on the righthand side; and if your going up Walnut the parking should be on the righthand side. A discussion followed on making the sidewalks less wide on those streets that were narrow or whether to have a slight angle to the parking for ease in 'entering or leaving the. parking lot. Commissioner Rosaia made a suggestion to try Phase I which might be Walnut and as we finish that make a test pattern and then go on to other ones. Chairman Penna commented, yes from the alley - from Baden and the lot and leave Maple for the last. Finance Director Anderson stated that Cypress should be held until the next meeting because of Samtrans. A discussion followed on Samtrans' request to stack buses in the District. Officer Metcalf commented that on Maple and Third Lane when you come down to the spaces and the considerable degrees in the turning 'that are involved on a street used heavily by bobtails and trucks you will have serious problems. If you make it a one-way and you have garbage trucks and semi-trucks making - 3 - June 12, 1979 #1 Master Parking Plan Study-Cont: pickups and deliveries to businesses, if they can't get into the spaces without wiping out some cars - now you have a new problem. A discussion followed in relation to closing some of the spaces to ease the above problem. The Commission discussed controlling types of traffic on the street not allowing large trucks on specific streets. Mr. D'Amico asked if any members of the Commission were available on the 14th of June at 1:30 p.m. Chairman Penna responded that he was available. Commissioner Rosaia said he would not be in town. Chairman Penna related that the Commission appreciated the comments from City Engineer Yee and Officer Metcalf. There is a need for directional signals and maybe say what kind of vehicles should be in the area. Commissioner Rosaia agreed to a certain point, both these gentlemen have good points, we are limiting Grand Ave. as a thoroughfare. But all businesses have deliveries and I can see a problem right here with regards to Maple Ave. from trucks on the four hundred block and Third Lane. These things must be done one at a time with the critical ones being done first, a test pattern could be Walnut. We do the lot number one and then Walnut, this would facilitate parking and backing out. Chairman Penna related: Looking at the situation as a Realtor, that certain businesses can not qualify because they can not meet the restrictions of deliveries. Then we would have a policy to follow. We "should be concentrating on not allowing semis in this town. Officer Metcalf explained to the Commission that they cannot control trucking companies, and if you make it difficult on them - they will stay away. Then you have a business going under because of no deliveries. A discussion by the Commission followed. - 4 - June 12, 1979 #1 Master Parking Plan Study-Cont: MINUTES #2 Two Hour Limit On Parking In Main Business Area - P.D. NEW BUSINESS: #1 Publicity for Lot #6 After Access Improvements: Mr. D'Amico informed the Commission that there would be a meeting here at 1:30 p.m. on June 14th to discuss the alternatives after coming in with angle parking. There was concern that this had been going on for four months without input from Staff. Director of Public Services Addiego commented that Staff was available to the Commission to supervise their desires.and if you are developing a downtown plan and want our assistance you must request our looking into this independently and our advise would be forthcoming. A discussion followed concerning changes to streets and the money involved without this being compounded by change unnecessarily. Chairman Penna related that he would like to see a plan that the Commission can look at and have the merchants be involved, which is better than Staff and the Commission deciding independently. Mr. D'Amico suggested turning the plans over to Staff to go over in detail and then discuss it'at the next meeting of the Commission, in the meantime he will meet with Chairman Penna at 1:30 on Thursday. Chairman Penna brought up the subject of the acquisition of 427 Grand Ave. for development as a breezeway and any property near it should be considered desirable. The Chairman requested Mr. D'Amico to X it out on the map so if any piece of property comes up for sale around it we have the availability to purchase it. The minutes of the Special Meeting of April 24, 1979 and the Regular Meeting of May 8, 1979 were' approved and signed as written by Chairman Penna. Finance Director Anderson related that this was on the agenda because of a memo from the Police Dept. confirming the Police Dept.'s verbal report given at the Commission's last meeting. Finance Director Anderson informed the Commission that the Lot #6 improvements - 5 - June 127 1979 #1 Publicity For Lot #6 After Access Improvements-Cont: ADJOURNMENT: had been completed and payment was being processed for the contractor that did the work. There appears to be a lot more parking on the lot and Finance will make a comparison from prior quarters to note the increase. Chairman Penna responded that he would like to see publicity to the effect that "The parking meter increases have helped pay the cost for the deferred maintenance on this lot". This way the public and merchants know that their money was used to improve the lots, there should also be a picture taken as the first sign of the improvements being made. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. by Chairman Penna. APPROVED: Chairman RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Secretary Pro Tem J/ - 6 - June 12, 1979 SPECIAL STUDY MEETING OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MAY 31, 1979 TIME: 3:00 p.m. PLACE: .City Hall Large Conference Room. CALL TO ORDER: A quorum of the Commission not being present the Special Study Meeting of May 31, 1979 was adjourned by Commissioner Rosaia. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Large Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue. Time of adjournment was 3:05 p.m. APPROVED Chairman RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Secretary Pro Tem ~/ CENTRAL RECORDS FILE NO.: .,~--~.-~/ .......... REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: OLD BUSINESS: #1 Letter to Ben Mortara, Esq. Re: Appointment As Secretary: #2 Master Parking Plan Study: 3:00 p.m. Large conference room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Ruggeri, Commissioner Rosaia, Acting City Planner Christians, Ms. Heidi Van Zant~ (S.M. Times), Officer Metcalf, Police Dept., Finance Director Anderson. Absent: None The minutes of the April 10, 1979 regular meeting was approved and signed by the Commission as it was written. Finance Director Anderson related to the Commission that Ben Mortara, Esq. had contacted Chairman Penna indicating he did not want to serve as Secretary. The Commission decided to postpone appointing another secretary and would give the matter further consideration in perhaps finding another lawyer who would serve. Finance Director Anderson related to the Commission that Mr. D'Amico would not be in attendance today, he was finishing the plans to go to Council, and would call before the next regular meeting to request a special meeting. A discussion followed on the problems Mr. D'Amico was facing after having submitted plans to Council and their being marked up and returned to him without having gone to bid. Commissioner Rosaia expressed concern over Mr. D'Amico's astronomical amount of parking space he is contemplating in the study. A More realistic view would be to utilize the #2 Master Parking Plan Study: Continued: present structures we have now and plan the parking spaces. Finance Director Anderson thought it had been done block by block, taking it on the ground and the lower level. Commissioner Rosaia related the theory Mr. D'Amico is using by taking a building, which is 25' X 140' multiplying that and saying we need one parking space for each so many square feet. We could employ this method with each piece of property and come up with a figure and say this is the number of parking spaces we need. The right amount of parking for what is required right now and if there is growth there we have the facility to grow with it, however a lot of these buildings will not be built up. Commissioner Ruggeri commented that right now according to figures we are short in parking spaces, but if you look in the lots they are not full. Next year if we find they are full, then we take it from there and acquire the lots instead of doing it now before need. A discussion followed on the City's lot on Baden and convince U.C.B. to swap their lot for one of ours. In having the two lots together the potential for growth is greater for two-story development. CommiSsioner Ruggeri informed the Commission they use to own the U.C.B. lot and had switched lots with U.C.B. in the past and it was unlikely they would switch again. Chairman Penna questioned whether Mr. D'Amico had met with Staff, and whether they had sent plans back and forth. Finance Director Anderson said Mr. D'Amico had not met with Staff. Officer Metcalf related that plans had come to the Police Dept. from engineering for the Dept.'s 'comments on the street and the parking. The Police Department's comments were that it would turn Grand Ave. into a pedestrian street and discoDrage thru traffic. They saw problems in taking a public street and closing it down to cars and opening it to pedestrians. The other problem is insufficient amounts of loading zones provided and the trucks have to get in and out and there is no provision for them. There is directly opposing diagonal parking and you end up with people backing into each other or into pedestrians. They bar - 2 - 5/8/79 #2 Master Parking Plan Study - Continued: NEW BUSINESS: #1 327 Tamarack Lane Request To Remove One Meter: any truck parking because of the narrow width and a car on the other side. A discussion followed on the amount of businesses that required front door delivery, downgrading of the speed, the large flow of traffic on Grand Ave. and the insufficient provisions for the side streets; the problems of making Baden and Miller one-ways, diverting traffic to side streets, coordinated signals. Finance Officer Anderson queried whether there, had been a proposal to relieve the Grand Ave. overpass. Acting City Planner Christians responded in the affirmative and on ramps and even a connection under the freeway that would loop around Flippo Manufacturing, it would come'thru where the used car lot is located. Then you have more traffic going into Lux, North Canal could connect to Airport. A new ramp would come off the freeway and avoid Grand Avenue. Hillside will relieve congestion once its clear. Chairman Penna questioned what rec°mmenda- tions the Police Dept. had for the Commission. Officer Metcalf responded, a decrease in the speed and a diversion to the side streets, the signals coordinated from Grand to Spruce and Baden with an orderly flow, and try to do something with the Grand Avenue inter- change. Chairman Penna questioned what problems existed by making Baden a one-way. Officer Metcalf responded that on Baden you have the Central Fire Station, they have to have access both ways immediately. They have the signal lights triggered, but this is ineffectual. Ass't. C~ty Planner Christians related to the Commission that there is a remodeling job at 327 Tamarack which has 3 units, and it requires removal of the parking meter on the Miller side. They are upgrading the property through H.C.D.A. funding but it has non-con- forming setbacks so they have to go - 3 -~, 5/8/79 #1 327 Tamarack Lane Request To Remove One Meter - Cont..' #2 Letter From Julian Aramburu, J & J Orthopedics: #3 Grand Avenue Enforcement - Police Dept.: to the Planning Commission for approval 'and your Commission for approval for the removal of the parking meter. Commissioner Rosaia made a motion to remove the parking meter for driveway access. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ruggeri and was passed by a unanimous vote. Finance Director Anderson read a letter from Julian Aramburu requesting a reserved handicapped parking place in front of 218 Cypress to facilitate his customers. This matter was brought up last fall and he was told in December it would be looked into when the Master Plan was developed. Now there is an ordinance in the CityAttorney's office from the Police Dept. to take care of handicapped parking for on and off- street parking. This when approved should take care of Mr. Aramburu's problem with the use of restrictive license plates or a logo. Officer Metcalf related that handicapped people, vets and paraplegics, are provided easier access to buildings, on sidewalks with easy wheelchair access by the use of ramps. Finance Director Anderson explained that Cypress may turn out to be one-way parking, wondering if D'Amico is aware of that and if we are going to restripe the street which could put it closer to his shop. The Commission suggested that the Finance Director talk to Mr. Aramburu and tell him there is a month to go on the Downtown Master Parking Plan and that this problem could best be handled then. Officer Metcalf received a complaint from Costa's on the two-hour parking limitation in front of their store, and did a survey and found 11 cars parked with tickets on the windshield. - 4 - 5/8/79 #3 Grand Avenue Enforcement - Police Dept. - Cont.: #4 No Meters On Baden Between Linden And Maple: ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Rosaia related that there was a two-hour parking limit that had been spelled out in an ordinance by the City Council. The merchants and their employees should be parking in the lots if they want more than two hour parking then they would not receive tickets. The Commission questioned the lack of meters on Baden between Linden and Maple. Finance Director Anderson would investigate and get back to the Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Secretary Pro Tem~ ~ 5 - 5/8/79 SPECIAL MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: #1 Master Parking Plan Study: 4:00 p.m. Large conference room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m. by Chairman .Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Ruggeri, Commi ssi oner Rosai a, 'Mr. D'Amico and Mr. Kaplan (D"Ami co & Assoc. ), Di rector of Public Services, Acting City Planner Christians, City Treasurer Bonalanza, Ms. Heidi Zan Vantt (San Mateo Times), Finance Di rector Anderson. Absent: NOne Mr. D'Amico apprised the Commission on the lay out of the parking on the side streets and perpendicular parking, and the entire downtown being redeveloped as two-story throughout, the lower level would be for retail use and upper floor, for office use and parking provided someplace else. A discussion followed amongst the Commission on the Tanforan Shopping Center in reference to the parking facilities for shoppers. Reference was made to perhaps having a future acquisition such as a piece of vacant land with a service station and a taxi storage area in conjunction with Grand Avenue. Commissioner Rosaia reviewed the District's lots in the 200 block of Baden and the U.C.B. bank parking lot which is a reciprocal with the City's lot. He further questioned the cost of the minimum needed to go over two stories,~ Mr. D'Amico responded a $100,000. Chairman Penna led into a discussion to expand the Parking District to include Baden Ave. The Acting City Planner responded that the.boundary lines would have to be extended, however on the north side of Baden it is residential. #1 Master Parking Plan Study - Continued: Commissioner Ruggeri questioned whether they can put parking underneath the two- story buildings and if so would it provide enough spaces. Mr. D'Amico replied that the Commission needed five times the space they had now. Commissioner Rosaia related that with owning three lots on Miller couldn't they be maximized in the future when we have the potential to go two or three stories. A discussion followed on the newly acquired Schumann lot with Commissioner Rosaia commenting on its maximum potential which would allow multi-level parking. Director of Public Works Addie§o commented that usually one needed 200 feet to go multi-level, however the District only had 150 feet - if you don't have ramps how do you get up there. Commissioner Rosaia suggested a further expansion of the 400 block of Grand Ave. would be underground parking under the lawn. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of leasing as opposed to buying the land. Mr. D~Amico explained the concept of locating a large mass area and acquiring the land rather than doing it p~ecemeal, then you can deal with the deficiency in parking spaces in the Master Plan. Director of Public Works Addie§o thought the Commission should be quite sure the area would support the additional stores and offices, otherwise there would be empty buildings and parking spaces. Chairman Penna commented why not split it into two areas of planning, one is what we need right now, and the other is access into the area and parking for the future. A discussion followed on the role of the Parking Place Commission to grant or deny parking to new structures that are trying to obtain building permits for their sites. Mr. D'Amico requested a meeting with Staff before coming back to the Commission, Finance Director Anderson stated that two weeks is the earliest a meeting could be held. - 2 - 4/24/79 #1 Master Parking Plan Study- Continued: NEW BUSINESS: #1 A Moratorium on Building Permi ts: Chairman Penna'continued, as a Commission they could go to the District and tell them what is going on and if it is needed increase the amount of tax, but your talking about increasing the District. Director of Finance Anderson commented that if a builder needs space in the downtown area and the Commission cannot provide it perhaps you can supply part of the money, to give them parking. Commissioner Ruggeri related that one of the things this District was formed for, 15 or 20 years ago, was to comply with what we have right now - looking fifteen years ahead to the parking needs and using current money to handle it. Commissioner Rosaia spoke of the immediate potential of utilizing some of these lots to their maximum potential. We can make provisions in the event we have the opportunity we can swap lots and develop them - perhaps go two-story. The 200 block is in the worst condition for parking and needs development. This could be an example where we could swap one of our lots for one on the 200 block and develop it, acquire another until we answer the needs for parking. By trading properties you might be able to swap for land in back of Grand Avenue. Finance Director Anderson suggested improving the surface lots and as people want more parking you charge them a parking fee for developing multi-level parking. Chairman Penna asked if Staff and Engineering could project the cost factors on multi-level parking lots. Mr. D'Amico requested a meeting with Staff Chairman Penna questioned the moratorium that would cause a delay in building permits. City Planner Christensen explained'that the moratorium entitled "Interim Exclusive of Land Uses Pending General Plan Adoption", - 3 - 4/24/79 #1 A Moratorium on Building Permits - Continued: ADJOURNMENT: that' this would affect anything being built in multiple family residential and apartment houses exceeding one unit per 1500 square feet of land area. Also central commercial this limits liquor sales, second-hand sales, etc. He suggested the Commission plan to attend the May 16 meeting and stop by for a copy of the Staff report. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. APPROVE~: Chairman RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Secretary Pro Tem ~/ - 4 - 4/24/79 REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: ELECTION OF OFFICERS: OLD BUSINESS: #1 Master Parking Plan Study: 3:00 p.m. Large conference room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Ruggeri, Commissioner Rosaia, Mr. D'Amico (D'Amico & Assoc.), City Manager Birkelo, City Treasurer Bonalanza, City Planner CostanTo, ~e__nior Planner ' Chri§tiansen, ~nance Director ~Ander~un. n,~ Absent: None. The minutes of the March 13 regular meeting and the March 21, 1979 special meeting were approved and signed by the Commission as they were written. The Finance Director informed the Commission the Council had reappointed John Penna to the Commission for a three year term, and requested an election of officers to serve for 1979. Commissioner Rosaia made the motion that John Penna be appointed Chairman, Commissioner Ruggeri as Chairman Pro Tem and Barbara Battaya as Secretary Pro Tem. The motion was seconded and passed. The Commission instructed the Finance Director to write Ben Mortara, Esq. formally offering him the position of Secretary. Mr. Anderson replied that he would handle the matter and get back to the Commission with an answer by the next meeting. Mr. D'Amico requested the Commission to allow him to do this as a study design on the Master Parking Plan. A review followed of the decision at the last meeting to come up with an ultimate plan based upon what is in the downtown now, and then phase it up to the ultimate with instructions to use the economic analysis as our maximum which was done by ERS. #1 Master Parking Plan Study- Continued: Mr. D'Amico further explained that the economic report was aimed at reviewing the Redevelopment Program rather than a land use analysis. It discusses the potential and recommends how to proceed for funding. A discussion followed on the amount of cars in the downtown area and their distribution on various streets. Chairman Penna theorized on the density of two and three story buildings in the downtown area. The Director of Finance commented that the Chairman was looking at it as a financial center - a downtown Palo Alto. Chairman Penna replied that he was looking at it as a location that could be a major complex from the standpoint of terrain. Chairman Penna reflected that it was the location for an industrial center due to the demand for going to the Airport. A discussion followed of the peninsula cities that have developed office complex centers, hotels and whether the Commission could handle a potential that big. The City Planner informed the Commission that the one thing the financial feasibility study gave the Commission was that the downtown was limited to a neighborhood shopping area with offices and easy access and parking to support it which will be close to the Airport and the industrial park. He Further commented that even though the Chairman's concept of the potential was excellent the plan precludes us from doing that. The report just says it is a neighborhood shopping center and businesses will come in if there is sufficient parking and the access is provided. Mr. D'Amico reminded the Commission that instructions had been given the engineers, for the future after the lots have been relocated, to design the frontage on the lots facing Grand Avenue. A discussion followed on the bonds for the District, when they would be paid off and its boundaries ~ The City Planner explained that the planning of Grand Avenue would be influenced by development on East Grand Ave., Such as a restaurant complex going in thus causing · - 2 - 4/10/79 #1 Master Parking Plan Study- Continued: changes in the existing plans which will have to be modified to fit the existing circumstances. Commissioner Rosaia expressed concern that if the full potential was not utilized by building upward through tiers on property acquired in the plan the District would not benefit enough. Mr. D~Amico commented that the sites were being selected with a close eye on topography to accommodate building up. Mr. D'Amico inquired if the Commission would meet in study sessions to step up the progress of the plans by meeting on a two- week cycle. The Commission responded in the affirmative and voiced their cooperation. There was discussion of Maple and Cypress Avenues spelling out perpendicular and lateral parking possibilities for one and two-way streets, the painting of curbs, wheel stops and taking a few feet off the sidewalk. Commissioner Ruggeri expressed concern for people trying to park and holding up blocks of traffic with perpendicular parking. Mr. D'Amico responded that the handbooks say with a maximum of 15 feet a driver backs up and goes forward into the parking space, it requires a minimum of 5 feet after the length of the car. Commissioner Rosaia queried Mr. D'Amico on having underground parking between the Library and City Hall. Mr. D~Amico explained the future potential plan on Grand Avenue is to have a developer putsome stores in there. However, now the potential plan is for businesses going in, an office complex and a restaurant. Digging for underground parking could be expensive and then you must cover it over again. But if you put the Council Chambers over the parking you could have both. A discussion followed on the availability of funds to cover painting curbs, wheel stops for one side of Maple going perpendicular as compared to it now being parallel. - 3 - 4/10/79 #1 Master Parking Plan Study - ~on~,nued: ADJOURNMENT: The City Treasurer related that a petition was being circulated to property owners and merchants on Grand Avenue to kill the Downtown Revitalization Project. Mr. D'Amico had taken his family to~E1Charo one evening for dinner, the parking lot and alley were dark when entering and leaving the lot, Conditions had to be improved by good lighting to encourage people to use the lots at night by making the area safe. Mr. D"Amico requested the Finance Director to call him on April 19 to set up a meeting with the Commission for April 24, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. The Finance Director replied he would take care of it. The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m. by Chairman Penna. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: APPROVED: Chai r~ Secretary Pro T~ef~ - 4 - 4/10/79 SPECIAL ~,~n¥ ~u~, MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION APRIL 24, 1979 4:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Government Code of the State of California, that the Parking Place commission of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Study Meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 1979, at 4:00 p.m., in the Large Conference Room, City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California. The purpose of the meeting: Master Parking Plan Study with Mr. D'Amico April 20, 1979 Secretary Pro Tem ~ Copies to: Commissioner John Penna, Chairman Commissioner Peter Ruggeri Commissioner Rosaia City Council Ben Mortara, Esquire Enterprise Journal San Mateo Times City Manager Director of Finance Director of Public Services City Attorney Chief of Police City Planner Officer Dickson, Police Dept. City C1 erk Bulletin Boards - City Clerk West Orange Library Grand Ave. Library CENTRAL' RECORDS SPECIAL MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: NEW BUSINESS; #1 Finds of the Master Parking Plan Study. 9:00 a.m. Large Conference room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 9:07 by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Ruggeri, Commissioner Rosaia, Police Officer Morello, Mr, D~Amico and Mr. George Pagne (D"Amico & Assoc.), Ms. Heidi Zan Vantt (S.M. Times), City Manager, Director of Public Services, City Planner, Senior Planner, Finance Director. Absent: No one. Mr, D'Amico presented the Commission with maps detailing the Downtown Revitalization Project and the Master Parking Plan. The maps spelled out existing parking lots and the implementation of planned sites for parking lots to be built throughout the down- town area. Chairman Penna commented that lots have been included in the 200 block that dwellings on them and in other areas you included lots with businesses on them. Mr. D'Amico informed the Commission that this was a judgmental thing that had been reviewed with Planning. It was furthered explained how bus stops would be moved as needed to implement the plan. Cypress would have street parking. Commissioner Rosaia expressed concern that Cypress was too narrow a street for parking and that it would do away with sidewalks. A discussion followed on the use of the parking lots by cars and pedestrians. #1 Finds of the Master Parking Plan Study - Cont. Commissioner Rosaia felt it would be better to keep the parking in the back of the buildings and save the valuable frontage as the main artery for growth. Chairman Penn:a expressed disappointment in having talked for over a year and then they come up with a master plan to help develop the downtown area and all you have come up with is a plan for 500 ~-parking places. However, we were talking about a comprehensive parking plan to help draw forth growth in the downtown. What you are presenting is what we al ready have. Mr. D'Amico found the Chairman's remarks were interesting, and different from what he had been hearing. Commissioner Rosaia questioned whether the Commission was going to buy the pieces of property directly behind buildings on Grand Avenue and possibly building on a tier, thereby increasing the growth of the downtown.' Mr. D' Amico commented that what he was hearing was different from the instructions he had received which had been to proceed with the least amount of acquisition and the least amount of disruption of existing property lines. It was indicated that with instructions from the Commission he would go back to the drawing board. A discussion amongst the Commission followed on cost effectiveness. City Planner Costanzo suggested an interim plan which would work with the Commission's funds at this stage and a master plan projection for full impleme~tion. Chairman Penna expressed~issa~pointment over the master plan bein~]~a6 piece-meal. The Parking Place Commission is putting its money up to realize a potential of the downtown, however this is not it. Mr. D"Amico suggested he try to retain the frontage for development and have support parking, then we look for acquisition on other than Grand. A discussion followed on the intersections, traffic bumps, etc. -2 - 3/21/79 #1 Finds of the Master Parking Plan Study - Cont. NEW BUSINESS: A ~iscussion followed on the similarity of the master plan to the Santa Cruz revitalization. Mr. D~Amico stated that he would go back to the drawing board and incorporate the Commission's plans and ideas into the Master Plan and he would report back to the Commission at their next regular meeting. Finance Director Anderson related that would be April 19, 1979. Officer Morello related that at present SamTrans has to stagger buses on Baden to accommodate the 10 minute wait between buses. SamTrans is asking permission to take up two meter spaces on Cypress for ten minutes at a time. The Commission discussed having the ten minute overlap in front of the Employment Office as it would obstruct less traffic. The Commission requested a representative of SamTrans come to the April 19th meeting and further discuss this problem. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: APPROVED: Chairman Secretary FY ,.-. 3 - 3/21/79 REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: NEW BUSINESS: #1 Bids For Access Improvement Of Lot #6 3:00 p.m. Small Conference Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Rosaia, Police Officer Dickson, Finance Director Anderson. Absent: Commissioner Ruggeri The minutes of the November 28, December 12 and January 16 meetings were approved and signed by the Commission as they were written. Finance Director Anderson advised the Commission of the results of the bidding for access improvement of Lot #6: High Bid $19,700 Asphalt Maintenance 16,400 12,800 12,200 Low Bid 9,495 Interstate Grading & Paving (Pariani) The City Engineer believes that after work is done by the City forces the total cost will stay in the $10,000 allotted by the Commission. Finance Director Anderson related to the Commission that this work would allow double access entry from Miller Ave. in addition to Tamarack which will increase usage and add parking spaces. Chairman Penna requested publicity to apprise the public of the Parking Place Commission having opened up Lot #6 on Miller to encourage shoppers coming into South San Francisco. Finance Director related that if the Commission approved the low bid in concept then the City Engineer will evaluate the bids and Wednesday he will take it to #1 Bids For Access Improvement Of Lot #6 - Continued #2 Downtown Revitalization #2 Property Acquired At 325 Miller Avenue Council for them approve and award the contract. Commissioner Rosaia made the motion to approve the low bid in concept, Chairman Penna seconded and the motion was carried. Finance Director Anderson said that Planning was going to present this to the Downtown Merchants Committee next week. Commissioner Rosaia, being a member of the Downtown Merchants Committee, related that D'Amico & Associates have the preliminary schematics which they presented to Council last Wednesday. Next Thursday they are going to present the Downtown Revitalization Plan and the Parking Master Plan to the Downtown Property Owners and Merchants at the Senior Citizens Center. Then the final drawings will be in by the 15th of April and hopefully the work is going to start in June, when they were planning to do all of the street construction at one time. Finance Director Anderson stated that the meeting next week D'Amico was going to present the parking plan, which he believed should first be presented to the Commission for their imput. It was suggested that a special meeting with Mr. D'Amico be set up early next week to first apprise the Commission of the results. A discussion followed on the availability of the Commissioners for meeting times. Finance Director Anderson informed the Commission that he had an estimate from Public Works to demolish and remove the building, the slab floor, an underground gas tank, install a six foot fence at the rear, and on the easterly side fill in the hole after taking out the tank and putting crushed rock over it - $6,000. The crushed rock will not support any traffic. One of the thoughts is to lock it up until we see what the scope is of the Master Parking Plan. A discussion followed amongst the Commissioners regarding the work and the alternatives available. The Commission asked that the lot be locked up with a no trespassing sign put on the property to avoid any hazards. - 2 - 3/13/79 #4 Audit Report 1977-78 NEW BUSINESS: #1 Jim Moses' Request for a Return to the 1~ Meters Outside His Business Location Finance Director Anderson presented the Commission with the 1977-78 Audit Report for their perusal. Also presented were the Operating Reports for February 1 and March 1, 1979. The Commission discussed the revenue reports and possible forthcoming revenue from additional meters being put on the streets after the Downtown Master Parking Plan is presented. Commissioner Rosaia queried if the Revenue Bond Sinking Fund and the Revenue Bond Reserve and Revenue Bond Debt Service were the reserves we have to work with - but do they cover the bonds? A discussion followed in affirmative elabora- tion. Finance Director Anderson explained that the reserve for revenues is the expendable money and that the bond require- ment is fully funded. Finance Director Anderson commented that the retail Sales tax revenue has been going up about 9% each month yet the meter revenue has been dropping a bit. Commissioner Rosaia's conjecture was that this was due to inflation. Chairman Penna inquired as to the actual cash amount the City has in its reserve accounts. Finance Director Anderson replied that the cash that the City Treasurer, has restricted and unrestricted, is probably up around $8,000,000. Finance Director Anderson stated he would send a copy of the audit report to Commissioner Ruggeri. Chairman Penna stated he had received another request from Jim Moses, the shoe store owner on Maple, asking when the meters would be returned to a penny basis outside of his business location. Finance Director Anderson said he would have Mr. Previti investigate if there were 1¢ meters in front of the shoe shop - and get back to the Commission for possible correct- ave action. - 3 -~ 3/13/79 NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED #2 Parking Fines Commissioner Rosaia raised the question of whether the parking fine fee is $3.00 or $5.00. Finance Director Anderson explained the Court direction was for a $5.00 bail however, the City Council preferred $3.00 and it is presently $3.00. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. by Chairman Penna. APPROVED: Chairman RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Secretary - 4 - 3/13/79 REGULAR MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, APRIL lO, 1979 LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER II ROLL CALL III APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV ELECTION OF OFFICERS V eLD BUSINESS 1. Master Parking Plan Study. NEW BUSINESS CENTRAL SPECIAL MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1979 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: NEW BUSINESS: #1 Request From The American Association of Retired Persons. 3:00 p.m. Small conference room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. by Chairman Penna. Present: Chairman Penna, Commissioner Rosaia, Commissioner Ruggeri, Finance Director Anderson Absent: None A delegation of five from the American Association of Retired Persons requested assistance from the Commission in having a public telephone be reinstalled at Magnolia Center. The senior citizens go on overnight trips, as well as two night trips a few times a month, they park on Grand and Magnolia Avenues and used a phone that was on the school yard to call their families when they returned from their trips. The telephone company removed the phone saying there was insufficient use.for revenue. The Commission explained to the senior citizens that Magnolia Center was out of their jurisdiction, however if they wanted to park within the District they could have someone put the sufficient number of all day parking tickets on their cars so they would not receive parking tickets from the Pol.ice. They instructed the group to approach the phone company to reinstall the phone booth and arrange some sort of monthly subsidy to be paid the telephone 'company from 25¢ being collected from the senior citizens individually for each of their monthly trips. Then they could' continue parking at Magnolia Center which they found suitable. If this petition to the telephone company failed then the group should come back to the Commission and perhaps some sort of 2 or 3 day pass could be issued for a City lot with a phone booth nearby. OLD BUSINESS: #1 Acquisition of Property on 300 Block of Miller Avenue #2 Legal OPinion On Disposal Of Property The Finance Director explained to the Commission that the City Engineer was in the process of developing the Capital Improvement Program and that the Commission should transfer $80,000 from their funds to pay.for the purchase and improvement of the Schumann lot. citY Planner Costanzo arrived at 3:30 p.m.' The City Planner elaborated on the costs involved in the $80,000. A discussion followed on the possibility of getting a.salvage price for the building. City Planner Costanzo discussed making the lot a secured lot and'have it gravelled~ Commissioner Ruggeri suggested cementing the lot and making it an all day lot to avoid additional expense of a chain fence which would be needed if it was a 'secured lOt. City Planner Costanzo related his conver- sation with the city Attorney concerning disposal of lots. Property purchased since the original bond issue is not obligated under the bonds and can be disposed of without having to apply it against the bonds~. A discussion followed on the effect the~ Downtown Revitalization would have on the Commission's plans on the purchase and disposal of Property. Commissioner Rosaia made a motion to provide funds from the Parking D~strict to the City's Capital Improvement Fund for the acquisition and improvement Of the Schumann property, said sum shall not exceed $80,000. Commissioner Ruggeri seconded the motion. Chairman Penna called for.a roll call vote which was unanimous. - 2 - 1/16/79 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. by Chairman Penna. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: APPROVED: '~i rma n Secretary - 3 - 1/16/79 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PARKING PLACE COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code of the State of California that the South San Francisco Parking Place Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. in the small conference room, City Hall, 400 Grand Ave., South San Francisco, California. The purpose of this meeting is for: Mr. D'Amico, of D'Amico & Associates, to apprise the Commission of the findings of the Master Parking Plan Study. March 15, 1979 Secretary Copies to: Commissioner John Penna, Chairman Commissioner Peter Ruggeri Commissioner Rosaia City Council Ben Mortara, Esquire Enterprise Journal San Mateo Times City Manager Director of Finance Director of Public Services City Attorney Chief of Police City Planner fficer Dickson, Police Dept. ity C1 erk Bulletin Boards CENTRAL RECORDS