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~-
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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.
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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<).: .:.~.~./~__~
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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~.~,,,~, , ',
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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.: ~.~.......~
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
ecretary Pro Tem
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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.
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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
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#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.
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#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
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#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/
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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
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#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
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#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.
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#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.
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#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",
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#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 ~/
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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.
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#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~
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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.
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#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.
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#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.
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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
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
by Chairman Penna.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
APPROVED:
'~i rma n
Secretary
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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