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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1967-05-15P, EGUI,AR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NAY 1§, 1967 T-I~E ~ PLACE ~ CALL TO ORDF_R~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION ~ ROLL CALL~ MINUTES~ INTRODUCTION OF STUDENTS FROM CIVIC CLASS OF THE SOOTH SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL AND INSTRUCTOR, MRS. ZARHO ~ CLAIMS P/~RKI NG DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS~ CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. I-A CLAIM= CONMUR STREET AND DIANNE COURT ASSESSMENT CLAIMS~ PUBLIC HEARING P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2080~ PROCLAMATION REALTOR WEEK NAY 21-27, 1967~ 8~00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall The meeting was called to order by Mayor Patrick E. Ahern at 8z03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which Reverend A1Engelmann of In~nanuel Baptist Church gave the invocatior. Present= Absent~ Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi None Mayor Ahem asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 1967. Councilman Rozzt moved, seconded by Councilman Cortesi and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 1967 be approved as sub~itted. Mayor Ahem at this time stated that before proceeding on with the meeting, he would like to explain to those present the reason the students were present this evening representing me~bers of the City Council and oepartment heads. He remarked that these were a group of students fro~ the civic class of the South San Francisco High School present with their instructor, ~rs. Zarro, who~ he introduced. He further stated that they had gone through the procedure of an election of officers to represent each position. He extended his congratulations to the students, stating that if this was an indication of the type of teen-ager today, we really have nothing to worry about. Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion a~provtng the regular claims as sub- mitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelliand regularly carried, that the regular claims totaling $43,084.74 be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for payment. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman Cortest and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District N=. 1 totaling $182.49 be approved for payment Cabot. Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park. Unit No. 1-A Claim= California Water Service Company claim dated April 20, 1967 in the amount of $21.06 for one 6" hydrant extension. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzt and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. I-A be approved for payment. Conmur Street and Dianne Court Assessment District Claims~ (a) Marvin Wolff claim dated April 11, 1967 ia the amount of $350.00 for engineering services. (b) Marvin Wolff claim dated October 22, 1966 in the amount of $200.00 for retaining wall design at Kasprysk property on Con~ur Street. (c) Marvin Wolff claim dated October 22, 1966 in the amount of $150.00 for design of subdrainage, Change Order No. 1. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Con,ur Street and Diam~e Court Assessment District be approved for payment. The next ite~ was the continued Public Hearing on Planning Co~mission Resolution No. 2080 entitled= "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF IHE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT PETITION OF GAESAR-GALLAN HOMES, lNG., SO AS TO REZONE AN APPROXIMATELY 180-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FROM A 'U' DISTRICT TO A 'PC' DISTRICT." Upon the advice of the City Attorney and there being no objections, Mayor Ahern continued the Public Hearing. The next item was the Proclamation designating May 21 - 27, 1967 as "REALTOR WEEK," Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. PROCLA~TION BLOOD BANK WEEK MAY ~-27, 1967s PROCLAMATION YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MONTH JUNE 1967~ PROCLAMATION YOUTH DAY IN GOVERNMENT MAY 15, 1967, ~-g) f 7 PROCLAMATION NATIONAL MARITIME WEEK MAY 22-27, 1967~ PROCLAMATION BUDDY POPPY DAY MAY 26, 1967~ POLICE WEEK OPEN HOUSE MAY 17, 18 AMB 19~ EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CI TI ES ~ 5/34- RESOLUTION NO. 4665 AWARD OF CONTRACT GRAND-LOCUST STORM DRAINAGE CORRECTION ~ RESOLUTION NO. 4666 CITY COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO SECTION 131(g) OF PUBLIC LAW 89-28§~ RESOLUTION NO. 4667 AWARD OF CONTRACT IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS CORPORATION YARDs RESOLUTION APPROVING FREEWAY AGREEMENT s The next Proclamation for Council's consideration designated May 21 - 27, 1967 as "BLOOD BANK WEEK." Mayor Ahem so proclaimed. The next item was the Proclamation designatin9 the month of June, 1967 as "YOUTH OPPORTUNITY MONTH." Mayor Ahem stated that the Proclamation would serve as a way of letting the young people know what is going on in Government today. Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. The Proclamation designating Nay 15, 1967 as "YOUTH DAY IN.GOVERNMENT" was next considered, Mayor Ahem so proclaimed. The next Proclamation designated May 22 - 27, ,967 as "NATIONALMARITIME WEEK." Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. The next ttem was the Proclamation designating May 26, 1967 as "BUDDY POPPY DAY." Mayor Ahem stated that this was received toda,~, but we urge you all to wear the poppy as evidence of your support of the fighting mom who are risking their lives in the defense of our freedom. Mayor Ahern so proclaimed. Mayor Ahem stated at this time that the public has the opportunity to visit the Police Department to see the facilities and see the functions of the Police Department. Mayor Ahern urged everyone to take advantage of this Open House on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nay 17, 18 and 19th. The next item e as the Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 2, 1967 from the Director of Public Works reccmmendino approval of the A~ended Budget. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution ,hich had been prepared after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced~ #A RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET FOR ~XPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilm,n Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortasi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum cared Nay 3, 1967 from the Director of Public Works submitting bids and recommending &ward of contract for Grand-Locust Storm Drainage Correction Project to F. D. Sperry Company as low bidder. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after w~tch CouncilmankRozzi introduced~ "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT GRAND-LOCUST STORM DRAINAGE CORRECTION." Roll call vote was as foll~ws~ Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozz2. Noes, none. Absent, none. At the request of Mayor Ahern, City Manager Aiello explained that Public Law 89-285 provided that payment would be made to the owners of advertising signs; that the devices would have to be taken down which did not comply with the Beautification Act with com- pensation for loss of use to be shared by the Federal Government and the State wherevar the highway was to be constructed; that the City was taking objections to it, as well as the League of California Cities, since a great deal of money could be spent by the agencies which could include cities as well{ ard that local ordinances had been enacted to take care of such a matter. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Rozzi introduceds "A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO SECTION 131(g) OF PUBLIC LAW 89-285 - HIC~AY BEAUTIFICATION ACT OF 1965." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi, Noes, none. Absent, none. The next ttem was the Inter-Office Namorandum ~ated Nay 15, 1967 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks submitting compilation of bids received for the Improvements to Parks Corporation Yard and recommending award of contract toNibbi Brothers as low bidder. City Manager ~iello declared the bids received, stating that it was the recoe~nendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks that award be made to Nibbi Brothers with a bid of $45,499.00. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution cf award of contract after which Council- man Rocca introduced~ "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD CF CONTRACT IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS COR- PORATION YARD." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next resolution for Council's attention was entitled~ "A RESOLUTION APPROVING FREEWAY AGREEMENT." At the request of the City Attorney and there being no objections, Mayor Ahern continued the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 4668 CORRECTING CLERICAL ERRORS IN SEWER RENTAL CHARGES AND APPROVING REFUNDS s RESOLUTION GRADING PERNIT TO GAESAR-GALLAN HONES s RESOLUTIONS UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE FACILITIES- STONEGATE RIDG~ L~NtT NO. 1 s ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM ROYSTON, HANANOTO NAYES & BECK - SER¥IGES WESTBOROUGH PARK SITEs CLAIM AS FILED BY ~S. CAROL J. WlNSLOWs CATV FRANCHISE REPORTs AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PUNPER FIRE TRUCKs AWARD OF CONTRACT STREET EWEEPER t NONTHLY REPORTS The next ite~ was the communication dated Sanu~ry 17~ 1967 from Mrs. Clara Tacchi requesting a refund on Sower Tax on an unoccup"_ed house. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 9, 1967 from the Building Department concerning the vacancy of the house. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution which had been prepared after which Councilman Rozzi introduceds "A RESOLUTION CORRECTING CERTAIN CLERICAL ERRORS IN SEWER RENTAL CHARGES AND APPROVING REFUNDS." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern~ Frank J. Bertucelli, E~ilio Cortesi, Androw Rocca and Guido J. Rozzi. Noes, none. Absent, none. The communication dated May 3, 1~67 from Tronoff, Engineers and Planners, submitting a Grading Per, it application for Gaesar-Gallan Ho~es, Inc., to cover proposed borrow excavation fro~ the area southerly of Westboro~gh Boulevard and easterly of Gellert Blvd., was the next item for'Council's attention. Accompanying was the Inter-Office ~emorandum d;ted May 9, 1~67 from the Director of Public Works sub~ttting his recoa~nendations, together with the resolution which would authorize issuance of a Grading Per, it to Gaes~r-Callan Homes, Inc. At the request of the City Attorney that this ~atter was related to the continued Public Hearing and there being no objections, Mayor Ahem continued the resolution. The next items to be considered were the resolutions entitleds "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREENENT RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE FACILITIES - STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT NO. 1 AND ADJACENT LANDS" and "A RESO- LUTION AUTHDRIZING EXECUTION OF AGREENENT RELATING TO THE FUTURE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE FACILITIES - STONEGATE RI3GE UNIT NO. 1 AND ADJACENT LANDS." At the request of the City Attorney for time to reviow the contracts which might infringe on the rights of the City in that area, and there being no objections, ~ayor Ahem continued the resolutions. The next item was the Proposal of Royston, Hana~oto, aayes & Beck for landscape architectural services in connection with the d~velopment of the Westborough park site. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandu~ da~ed May 11, 1967 fro~ the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks recommending acceptance of the proposal as sub~itted and to autho- rize the firm of Royston, Hanamoto, Mayes & Bec< to proceed iwediately with the first phase, with concurrence of the City Manager. Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded by Councilman 3ertucelli and regularly carried, that authorization of a contract be executed with Ro'fston, Hanamoto, Mayes & Beck for land- scape architectural services in connection with the development of the WestbOrough park site, contract to be effective upon acquisition of site. The next item was the claim as filed against the City of South San Francisco by Mrs. Carol J. Winslow in behalf of her daugher, Seri, for alleged injuries as a result of a fall at 211 Maple Avenue on March 3, 1967. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman ~ozzi and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. The next item was the Report fro~ the City Attorney re~arding the CATV franchise. City Attorney Noonan stated that an agreement had been reached on all n~tters which Council was concerned about and that a franchise document would be presented at the next meeting for Council's execution. There being no objections, Mayor'Ahern continued the matter. The Sue~aary of Bids for one (1) 1500Gallon Class A Triple-Combination Pumper Fire Truck was the next item for Gounctles consideration. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum da=edMay 4, 1967 from Fire Chief John Marchi recoe~nending award of contract to A~erican LaFrance Company as Iow bidder. City Manager Aiello declared the bids' received, stating that the low bidder was A~erican LaFrance Company, and concurred with the recoe~nendation of the Fire Chief. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by CounciLman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendations of Fire Chief Marchi and Ci=y Manager Aiello be approved and accepted and award of contract be made to the low bidder, ~aerican LaFrance Company. The next ite~ was the compilation of bids received for one (1) four-wheel Street Sweeper. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum da=ed May 5, 1967 fr~n Equipment Main- tenance Supervisor Androw Rodondi sub~itting cc~pilation of bids and recoe~nending award of contract to Nixon-Egli Equipment Go., Inc. City Manager Aiello declared the bids received, stating that Western Traction Company, as lowest bidder, did not meet specifications in full and he concurred w~th the recom- mendation of the Equipment ~aintenance Supervisor that award be made to Nixon-Egli Equipment Go., Inc. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman ~ozzi and regularly carried, that the recoe~endations of the Equipment ~atntenance Supervisor and City Manager be approved and accepted and a~ard of contract be made to Nixon-Egli Equipment Co., Inc. The Monthly Report was received fro~ the Building Inspection Department for April 1~67. There being no objections, ~ayor Ahern ordered zhe report accepted and placed on file. COMMUNICATION FROM THE WESTBOROUGH HOMEOWNERS IMPROVEMENT ASSN., CERNING OVERPASS ~ GOOD AND WELFAREs ADJOURNMENTs RESPEGTFULLY SUBMITTED, The next ttem was the communication dated May 1~ 1967 from the Westborough Homeowners Improvement Association requesting consideration to the construction of a pedestrian over- pass on Westborough Boulevard which would be needed as a result of seven ma~or improve- ments to be made in that area, which they listec. City Manager Atello stated that this is a request from the Westborough Homeowners As~, asking that consideration be given to the construction of an overpass in the vicinity of Galway and Westborough Boulevard at such time as the park and public facilities are constructed. MaYor Ahern replied that Council will be interested to study it thoroughly. Mrs. Edward Toby, 2425 Galway Place, President cf the Westborough Homeowners Improvement Association, stated that,they were given to understand that plans are under way to widen Westborough Boulevard and the time to consider this will be shortly if this overpass could be in these plans. They asked that Council advise them of a meeting to determine how to go about getting the overpass. Mayor Ahem answered that when this becomes imminent, they would be notified and as of now, there are no plans. Discussion followed at which time Mr. Toby stated that it was indicated to them that there were special problems on the south side of Westborough Bodevard in the anchoring of an overpass that would require planning. In reply to Mayor Ahern's inquiry as to who indicated it, Mr. Toby replied that in a meeting of the Homeowners Association, one of the directors said that there was only 15 feet on each side of the road and the question is, would this be enough space to put t[~e footing. Mr. Toby stated that they want to bring it up early enough so that it can ~e taken into account. Mayor Ahern then replied that it will be a consideration when this comes about and they will be notified. Mrs. Mary Ortner, 32 Escanyo Drive, inquired as =o who was going to widen Westboroggh Boulevard, asking if it was to be a City, County or a joint project and how far was this to be widened. Mayor Ahern replied that the City would have to oarticipate in the landscaping and probably in the center strip, also there would be contribution by the County and developer as well. Discussion followed at which time CityManager A$ello stated that he didn't believe Mr. Callan was responsible for the widening of' tAe four lanes in Westborough Blvd. However, there were certain commitments for whi~ he was responsible. City Manager Aiello commented that Mr. Callan waSresponsible for the curbs, gutters and sidewalks. He continued by saying that the rbad into the development was necessary for local traffic. This was part of the original Nolte'Plan Phase I and with this road, it was considered of County-wide importance and by virtue of this, assumes certain responsibility in behalf of the other people who use it. CityManager Aiello stated that if it is of County-wide importance, then the County has to contribute to it. In answer toMrs. Ortner's question as to when the third and fourth lanes wou{d be con- structed, City Manager Aiello remarked that it w&s to be constructed very close to the time that the extension goes through so that the whole matter would be as a unit. He further commented that the Cities of Pacifica anc San Bruno are working jointly on an extension from the Coast to E1Camtno which woul¢ be about two years or so away. There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern asked if any member of the Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. There being none, Mayor Ahern extended his congr&tulations to the students who parttci-- pared in the day's activities and the evening's neeting. Peter Dreter, the student representing Mayor Ahem spokes "On behalf of the students, I would like to say now that throughout this day, we have enjoyed it as well as being instructed and educated on how our City GovernmePt is run. We went through processing in this Chamber and from here, we went to the Fire Department, Police Department and difference heads of the City Government and I re=lly feel we have learned something from this experience and I feel this should be continced and hope it will in the future years. I want to extend a personal thanks to Assistant City Manager Sargen because he was our guide throughout the whole day and did a very good job on a very hot day. Thank you." Kathy Bryant, the student representing Vice-Mayor Rocca spokes "On behalf of the City Government class, I want to take this opportunity to thank those w~o made the tour very interesting, Mr. Sargen, the City Council, Mr. A~ern. I really had a nice time. Thank you." Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone present in the ;udience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. There being none, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment~ 8s35 p.m. APPROVEDs I--- ~Y~iTr 'A~n"~i~Sler'ed~-th~. V~h'en'-~his'beComeS imminent, they would be notified and as of now, there are no plans. Discussion followed at which time Mr. Toby stated that it was indicated to them that there were special problems on the south side of Westborough Bodevard in the anchoring of an overpass that would require planning. In reply to Mayor Ahern's inquiry as to who indicated it, Mr. Toby replied that in a meeting of the Homeowners Association, one of the directors said that there was only 1§ feet on each side of the road and the question is, would this be enough space to put the footing. Mr. Toby stated that they want to bring it up early enough so that it can be taken into account. Mayor Ahem then replied that it will be a consideration when this comes about and they will be notified. Mrs. Mary Ortner, 32 Escanyo Drive, inquired as to who was going to widen Westboroggh Boulevard, asking if it was to be a City, County or a Joint project and how far was this to be, widened. Mayor Ahern replied that the City would have to participate in the landscaping and probably in the center strip, also there would be contribution by the County and developer as well. Discussion followed at which time City Manager Aiello stated that he didn't believe Mr. Callan was responsible for the widening of' the four lanes in Westborough Blvd. However, there were certain coamitments for which he was responsible. City Manager Aiello confronted that Mr, Callan wasresponsible for the curbs, gutters and sidewalks. He continued by saying that the r6ad into the development was necessary for local traffic This was part of the original Nolte Plan Phase 1 and with this road, it was considered of County-wide importance and by virtue of this, assumes certain responsibility in behalf of the other people who use it. CttyManager Aiello stated that if it is of County-wide importance, then the County has to contribute to it. GOOD AND WELFARE: In answer to Mrs. Ortner's question as to when the third and fourth lanes wou~d be con- structed, City Manager Aiello remarked that it was to be constructed very close to the time that the extension goes through so that the whole matter would be as a unit. He further commented that the Cities of Pacifica and San Brueo are working jointly on an extension fr~m the Coast to E1Camtno which would be about two years or so away. There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern asked if any member of the Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. There being none, Mayor Ahern extended his congratulations to the students who partici-- pared in the day"s activities and the evening's meeting. Peter Dreter, the student representing Mayor Ahern spoke: "On behalf of the students, I would like to say now that throughout this day, we have enjoyed it as well as being instructed and educated on how our City Government is run. We went through processing in this Chamber and from here, we went to the Fire Department, Police Department and difference heads of the City Government and I really feel we have learned something from this experience and I feel this should be continued and hope it will in the future years. I want to extend a personal thanks to Assistant City Manager Sargon because he was our guide throughout the whole day and did a very good job on a very hot day. Thank you." Kathy Bryant, the student representing Vice-Mayor Rocca spoke: "On behalf of the City Government class, ! want to take this opportunity to thank those who made the tour very interesting, Mr. Sargen, the City Council, Mr. Ahern. I really had a nice time. Thank ye Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone present in the audience had anything they wished to offem under Good and Welfare. There being none, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. ADJOURNMENT: Time of adjournment: 8:35 p.m. APPROVED RESPEGTFULLY SUBJ~ITTED, ~The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.