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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1968-07-01REGULAR }~EETING OF THE CITY COUI~IL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JULY 1, 1968 TIMEI PLACE s CALL TO ORDER l PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONs ROLL CALL I MINUTES~ CLAI MS s PARKING D~STRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS PUBLIC HEARING SA-3 - SUBDIVISION APPLI- CATION POXRIDGE SCHOOL SI TE s 5 8sO0 porn. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertucelli at 8~00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Inv~,cation was given by Reverend Eugene Linamen of Hillside Church of God, Presents Absents Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mamini and Andrew Rocca CouncilmanWarren Steinkamp. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 1968. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 1968 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $27,879.39, be approved for payment. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. I as submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $17.28, be approved for payment. The next item was the continued Public Hearing on Appeal of the Subdivision Application Foxridge School Site. Mayor Bertucelli at this time read the following statements "Map on hand calls for subdivision of eleven lots, nine lots to be sold - two to be kept for widening of entrance to school and to be landscaped. "Since submittal of map, there has been a different proposal. The Westborough Homeowners Improvement Association and School Board have reached an agreement, Seven lots are to be sold and four lots to be kept and landscaped. "At our last Council meeting, we asked and later received an opinion from the District Attorneyts office through the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Nielsen, that the School District has the authority to sell the parcel of School lands declared surplus and not needed for school classroom buildings at the time of their conveyance. Such a sale may be made without first taking a vote of the electorate of the District. "So, in conclusion, ttappears that the School District has the power or authority to sell the land, but the map we havebefore us does not show the latest proposal. Therefore, I ask that the Council deny or reject this map. I ask for a motion as such." Mayor Bertucelli then called on Kr. Edward Toby, President of Westborough Homeowners Improvement Association present in the audience, for a verification of their letter dated June 28, 1968 in which they recommended that the School District not dispose of any of the lots but that all eleven be landscaped to which Mr. Toby replied that this was the feeling of their association. Councilman Ahern moved that the request be denied inasmuch as it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial as well as the Westborough Homeowners Improvement Association and Recreation and Parks Commission. Councilman Mammini at this time stated that he had asked for a legal opinion from the City Attorney and requested the City Attorney to restate this opinion. City Attorney Noonan stated that Councilman Mammini had asked him if the School District had the authority to sell the property and that he had informed him that the District Attorney had so advised the City when he spoke to him. He also comnented on whether or not the School District would have to go back to the Planning Commission for a modifi- cation in the event the City were to grant the map since the number of lots involved had been changed from its original status. He also stated that if the City were to deny or reject the appeal, the School District could proceed with the sale of the land to a subdivider who could then subdivide the land and approach the City with a subdivision map which could meet the City's requirements; further stating that the City would then have to consider the application. PUBLIC HEARING SA-3 - ~U~DIVISION APPLI- CATION FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITE: (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING SE~i~cR RENTAL COLLECTION ON MUNICIPAL REAL PROPF. RTY TAX ROLLS: RESOLUTION NO. 4872 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE I~OR PROPERTY ADJACENT TO COLIt~ CREEK - DREDGING OF SAND: RESOLUTION NO. 4873 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGRE~T WITH STATE FOR LANDSCAPING MEDIAN STRIP JUNIPF-qO SERRA FREEWAY: Councilman Mammini stated at this time that he wanted the people to know that there is a possibility if the map were rejected, that the School District did have the right to sell all eleven lots and the subdivider had the right to ask for a subdivision on that property. City Attorney Noonan remarked this would be so if it met the standards of the Sub- division Ordinance. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of the map presently before the City Council, the submitted changed in lots to be sold and retained, the development of park and recreational area and the latest recoamendation thatnone of the lots be sold at all. After discussion, Mayor Bertucelli continued with the remaining portion of his statement: "I realize that the School can sell all the land and a subdivider who buys the land can bring in a mapwhich meets the Cityes standards and this Council would have to approve it, but I am hoping that the School District and all concerned will take a new look at this - because a governmental agency should set an example for good development. "Following the principles of good land development~ the City requires Industrial, Commercial and Residential developers to landscape their street frontages. How can we have that policy respected if public institutions refuse to respect the same landscaping principles. We are trying to build a better community where open space and green areas are a uust. "Isnet it important for our School District to join wholeheartedly in this project. 'Do you know for example that the State Legislature has authorized School Districts to spend money for forestry programs, planting trees, shrubs and vines on lands inside and outside of the district. "Did you know that the Legislature has provided for the adornment of school grounds - going as far as giving to the County Superintendent of Schools discretionary power to require the governing board to adorn school grounds with fruit and ornamental trees and shrubbery. "If the governing board neglects to do so, the County Sui~erintendent of Schools may order the work done - pay for it - on his requisition upon the County Auditor -and the County Auditor draws a warrant payable out of any money to the credit of the District. "These questions bring out the fact that the State policy encourages landscaped and attractive school sites. "I still th~nk that they, the School Board, should think this over." Councilman Rocca stated he seconded the motion and in doing so, would like to call to mind that this Council had met on the subject on three occasions and had spent con- siderable time on it and has been entirely with the idea of working this out to benefit everybody. He remarked that this belonged to the School and not the City, that they are the one who has Jurisdiction as the District Attorney had already advised the City in the request of ourselves and the audience regarding the sale of the lots. He remarked that until this matter comes to the City in a different state than at the present time and until it comes under the City's Jurisdiction, there was nothing else this Council could do but take action by this motion and second. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. The next item was the Notice of Public Hearing with respect to collecting Sewer Rentals on Municipal Real Property Tax Rolls. Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had h received to which the City Clerk replied none had been received by his office. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing closed. The next matter for Councilts attention was the Agreement with the State of Calif~nia for lease of property adjacent to Colma Creek to be used for dredging of sand. City Attorney Noonan explained that a resolution had been prepared which authorizes execution of the Agreement with the State for lease of the property after which Council,~ Rocca introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EX£CUTION OF A LEAS] BETWEEN STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPAR'I~ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, AND CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, AM UNICIPAL CDRI~RATION, FOR A PARCEL OF LAND - WEST SIDE OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD AT COLYACREEK, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Warren Stetnkamp. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 7, 19~8 from the Director of Public Works transmitting letter dated May 28, 19~8 and proposed Agreement with the Stat Division of Highways, together with Inter-Office Memorandum from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks recommending approval of proposed Cooperative Agreement between Sta and Cit7 - Landscaping of Westborough Blvd., Median at Junipero Serra Freeway, dated June 7, 1968, RESOLUTION NO. 4873 (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 4874 AUTHO~IZIt~G t~Ti~SION OF TIJ~BDR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVF. MENTS - SERVICE STATION SITE & WES~~ ~E~ RESOLUTION NO. 4875 EXEOJTION OF PETITION BELLE AIR ROAD STREET It~OVF. tF~T PROJECT ASSESSI~J~T DISTRICT~ CDUNTY BOARD OF SUPER- VISORS R~SO. NO. 25173 DESIGNATING PORTION OF ~ESTBORDUGH BLVD., AS COUNTY HIGi~AY ~ RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1968 LOMITAS SLOPE STABILIZATION ~ RESOLUTION NO. 4876 ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS 1968-69~ RESOLUTION NO. 4877 COMMENDING MICHAEL BURNS~ RESOLUTION NO. 4878 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING - HI(KEY BOULEVARD EXTENSION ~ PAYMENT REQUSST OF REMAINING ~qJNDS IN ALTA VISTA ~3 ASSESSI~ENT DIST. After an explanation of the resolution, Councilman Ahem tntroducedl "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND CITY OF SOUTH SAN.FRANCISCO - LANDSCAPING OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD (MEDIAN STRIP AT JUNIPERO SERRA FREEWAY)." Roll call vote was as followsl Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Prank Manmini and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman ~arren Steinkamp. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution would authorize extension of time to the Agreements for the service station site in Westborough C-1 District and Westborough Square to accomnodate certain legal procedures after which Councilman ~aamini introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OP TIME FORCONSTRUGTION OF IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT, STREET AND SITE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - SERVICE STATION SITE IN WESTBOROUGH C-1 DISTRICT, AND AGREEMENT, STREET AND SITE PUBLIC IMPROVF. AtENTS - WESTBOROUGH SQUARE." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucellt, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Prank Mamsini and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Warren $teinkamp. The.next:.item was~:the Petition entitled~ "PETITION FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CON- STRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS AND WAIVER OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE," City Attorney Noonan asked that the Minutes reflect the receipt of the Petition and explained the resolution which had been prepared which would authorize execution of the Petition after which Councilman Rocca introducedl "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PETITION BELLE AIR ROAD STREET IM~ROVF31ENT PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." Roll call vote was as followsl Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick Eo Ahern, F. Frank l~mini and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Resolution No. 25173 entitled~ "BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATBD RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN ADDITIONAL PORTION OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD AND PORTIONS OF GELLERT BOULEVARD, OLYMPIC DRIVE, GALWAY PLACE, OAKJ~NT DRIVE, CALLAN BOULEVARD AND FLEETM~OD DRIVE, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, AS A 03UNTY HIGH~AY" was the next item for Council's consideration. City Attorney Noonan remarked that this item was concerned with the development of Westborough Boulevard, westerly of Junipero Serra Boulevard to the approximate vicinity of Skyline Boulevard and since certain legal documents were still to be submitted, requested continuance of this matter. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli continued the item to the adjourned regular meeting of July 8, 1968 at The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 20, 1968 from the Assistant Public Works ~ngineer submitting bids and recommendation for Lomitas Slope Stabilization Proposal. Accompanying was the resolUtion entitled~ LOMITAS SLOPE STABILIZATION." "A RESOLUTION OF AIiARD OF COIfllIACT 1<)68 Mayor Bertucellt stated that if there were no objections, this resolution would be continued to the adjourned regular meeting of July 8, 1968. There being no objections, it was so ordered. City Attorney Noenan explained that the next item was the subject of the Public Hearing considered earlier in the meeting and a resolution had been prepared for their consider- ation after which Councilman Ahem introducedl "A RESOLUTION A[X)PTING REPORT OF Ak~qUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1968-69 PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Mayor Bertucelli at this time stated that he would be happy to introduce a resolution commending Michael Burns of 327 Valencia Drive who had plunged into the ocean to save a stricken tot. Mayor Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION CX)I~IENDING MICHAEL BURNS." R011 call vote was as followst Ayes, Councilman Frank g. Bertucellt, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammint and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. City Attorney goonan explained that the next reSolution concerned the award of bids for the landscaping of Hickey Boulevard Extension and which would authorize the trans- action as set forth in the Inter-Office Memorandum from the City~anager to the City Council dated July 1, 1968. Councilman Man~ini introduced the resolution, stating that it shall incorporate the total recommendation of-the City Manager in his Inter-Office Memorandum of July 1, 1968 and which was entitled~ "A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE PLANTING - HICKEY BOULEVARD EXTENSION." Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Idammini and Andrew Rocca. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. The next item was the coenunication dated May 8, 1968 from Mr. Larry Schwab, General Manager of Thunder Development Corp., requesting remaining funds in Alta Vista No. 3 Assessment District. PAYMENT REQUEST OF REMAINING FUNDS IN ALTA": VISTA #3 ASSESSMENT DIST.: (CONTINUED) .G $ ~ :~ CLAIM AS FILED BY ST. VERONICA'S CHURCH: CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: SUBDIVISION APPLICATION NO. 4 FROM C.C. & Fo: CITY'S DECISION TO "OPT IN" ON 03UNTY'S E.O.C. PROGRAMS: EXTENSION OF TIME TO TANFORAN PARK UNIT NO. 2 SUBDI VI S~I4~l AGREEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF F. D. MINUCCIANI INS. AGENCY AS BROKER OF RECORD: AWARD OF CONTRACT ~ TON PICKUP - ARATA I NT~ATIONAL: MONTHLY REPORTS: DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: Accompanying was the letter from Mr. Marvin Wolff dated March 24, 1968 concerning engineering funds remaining unpaid in the District. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the matter continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council of July 15, The next item was the claim as filed against the City of South San Francisco by St. Veronica's Catholic Church for alleged water damage to school equipment and supplies at 434 Alida Way on May 25, 1968. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. The City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use Permit and Variance Requests considered on June 24, 1968 was the next item for Council's attention. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Report accepted and placed on file The next item was the Subdivision Application No. 4 requesting permission to subdivide approximately 20-acre parcel of land, located at the northeasterly corner of Allerton and East Grand Avenues, in the M-2-H District, into four lots and accompanied by Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 18, 1968 from the City Planner. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Subdivision Application No. 4 accepted and placed on file. The next matter was the communication dated June 11, 1968 from County ManaGer E. R. Stallings, County of San Mateo relative to a determination as to whether the City of South San Francisco desires to continue to be served by War on Peverty Programs under the Jurisdiction of the Countyes Economic Opportunity Commission. Brief discussion followed at which time, City Manager Aiello remarked that since the City did not have its omm program, it is well for the City to "opt in." If the City "opt out," there would be no program for South San Francisco. It was his recommendation that the City "opt in." Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Mammtni and regularly carried, that the City of South San Francisco "opt in" in the War on Poverty Programs under the County's Economic Opportunity Commission. The next item was the communication dated June 10, 1968 as addressed to the Director of Public Works from the American Savings and Loan Association of California requesting an extension of six months to the Subdivision Agreement of November 7, 1967. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the extension for completion of work, as provided for in the Agreement between City and American Savings and Loan Association of California and Carlos Tavares as optionee, entered into as of the 7th day of November 1966, be granted until November 18, 1968, as requested by American Savings and Loan Association of California. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 20, 1968 from the City Manager requesting appointment of F. D. Minucciani Insurance Agency as Broker of Record for the City in relation to its liability, comprehensive, fire, fleet and other insurances was the next matter for Council's consideration. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 17, 1968 from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilation of bids and recommendation for~-ton Pickup be awarded to Arata International for use by the Park Department. City Manager Aiello declared the bid received, remarking that while only one bid had been received from Arata International, it was $10 less than the last bid which had been received; further stating the other bidders were not able to supply a 1968 model since their manufacturers were converting to 1969 models. He stated that it was the recommendation of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor that the bid of Arata International be accepted and he concurred in this recommendation. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for~-ton Pickup he awarded to Arata International. Monthly Reports were received from the following: Library - May 1968 Sanitation Section - San Mateo County - May 1968 City Clerk's Report - May 1968 Parking District No. I -May 1968. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the reports accepted and placed on file. Department of Alcoholic Beveraqe Control: Application as filed by S~tvaggio, Vincent and Antbnto for On Sale Beer & Wine at 1129 E1Camino Real. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the report placed on file. GOOD AND WELFARE8 LETTER OF THANKS FOR IMPROVEt~NT WORK PER- FORMED ON FOURTH LANE: / D! SCUSSION CONCERNING WORK TO BE PERFORJ~ED ON COLI~ CREEK - FRANCISCO TERRACE ~ DISCUSSION CONCERNING LOW-INCOmE RENTAL PROPERTY FOR LOW-INCOME ~PS~ RESIDENT'S REQUEST FOR MAYORtS STATEMENT TO BE FORWARDED TO SC~DOL BOARD~ RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, There being nothing further, Mayor Bertucelli at this time read the letter dated June 8, 1968 as received from Mr. Robert A. Bennett of 809 ~Liller Avenue concerning the ilprovement work done on the lane between Miller and Grand Avenues in which the thanks of the residents were expressed to the Council for this work. Mayor Bertucellt at this time commented on the matter of Colma Creek as it affected the residents of Francisco Terrace, stating that they had received some encouraging news and that Mr. Lou Larson of the firm of Nolte and Company was present in the audience, requesting Mr. Larson to speak on the matter. Mr. Larson at this time read a letter dated July 1, 1968 from George S. Nolte Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc., in its entirety. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, asked as to when the work would be performed to whtch Councilman Ahern stated that it was the desire of Council that it be done this year. Mr. Larson remarked that if the work were authorized, it could be completed by the end of this year. Further discussion followed concerning the matter of deciding which work was to be performed at which time Mayor Bertucelli remarked that this would be decided Thursday morning after Council had met. There being nothing further from any member of the City Council, Mayor Bertucelli asked if any member of the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mrs. Robert Whitehead, 5 Sonora Avenue, beiefly remarked on the Councilts earlier action to"opt in" on the County's War on Poverty Pro~rams, under the Economic Opportunty Commission~ asking if any information was available on the matter of Iow-income rental property for those in low-income brackets. She stated that this matter had been studied in the Cities of San Mateo and Burlingame and asked if any such information had reached this City on the matter. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that information had come to the City this afternoon from the United States Conference of Mayors and that possibly, this information was contained in the literature. He concluded by stating that the City would look into this matter. Mr. Thomas Fee, 2~01Don~al Avenue, at this time extended his compliments to the City Council for their decision with regard to the Foxridge School matter, rbquesting that the Mayor send a letter to the School District with his statement reminding them of their obligation as outlined by the State Legislature. Mayor Bertucelli stated that he would forward such a letter and copy of his statement to the School Board. There being nothing further, Councilman Mammtni moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment~ 8s46 p,m. APPROVED ~ Mayor City Clerk~ *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.