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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1969-07-07REC~JLAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD ~DNDAY, JULY 7, 1969 TIME ~ PLACE: CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGZANCE AND INVOCATION ~ ROLL CALL ~ MINUTES~ CLAIMS~ PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1CLAIMS~ CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 1 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PAR~, UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMS~ CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2ACLAIMS~ 1969 SO. AIfL~ORT BLVD. SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIMs 8~00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hail. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertucelli at 8~08 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Harry H. Larson of the First Baptist Church, no Invocation was given. Presents Absent~ Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank ~ammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. None Mayor Bertucellt asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1969. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammtnt and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1969 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $156,203.56, be approved for payment. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for payment. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $860.48, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 1Claims~ (a) Wilsey & Ham claim dated June 19, 1969 in the amount of $474.46 for Engineering Services in connection with the Modification of Street Light System. (b) Wtlsey & Ham claim dated June 19, 1969 in the amount of $284.35 for Engineering Services in connection with the removal of Swift Spur Track Crossing of Allerton Ave. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Man~nini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 1, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claims~ (a) Wilsey & Ham claim dated June 19, 1969 covering Invoices Nos. 5967, 5968, 5969 and 5970, totaling $7,979.42, for Engineering Services through May 31, 1969. (b) The Lowrie Paving Co., Inc., claim dated May 31, 1969 in the amount of $1,410.02, for work performed through May. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claims= (a) Wilsey & Ham claim dated June 19, 1969 covering Invoices Nos. 5967, 5968, 5969 and 5970, totaling $7,979.42, for Engineering Services through May 31, 1969. (b) The Lowrie Paving Co., Inc., claim dated May 31, 1969 in the amount of $1,410.03 for work performed through May. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that,. the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved for payment. At the request of the City Council, City Attorney Noonan explained to the Government students present in the audience the jurisdiction by which the City Council administers dtspersement of monies in the assessment districts. 1969 So. Airport Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Assessment District Claimt Testing and Controls, Inc., claim dated June 6, 1969 in the amount of $24.00 for services performed. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for 1969 So. Airport Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Assessment District, be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING SEWER RENTAL COLLECTIONS ON MUNICIPAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ~LLS: PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL FROM USE PERMIT ORDER UP-119 WESTBOROUGH-WSST PARK ~2~ RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: RESOLUTION NO. 5109 SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES 1969-70: RESOLUTION NO. 5110 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS CALL FOR BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNALS - GALWAY PLACE & WESTBOROUGH BLVD.: 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 been received, to which the Deputy City Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor Bertucelli asked if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. There being none, Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing closed. The Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-119 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission - Use Permit for the Amendment of PUD "F" in Westhorough-West Park No. 2- was the next item for Council's consideration. Mayor Ber~ucelli declared the Public Hearing opened, asking ff any written protests had been received, to which Deputy City Clerk June Delander replied that a letter of appeal had been received from the West Park Homeowners Association. Mayor Bertucelli asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Bruce Rosengren, President of the West Park Homeowners Association, at this time presented to Council a Petition signed by 102 homeowners, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. He stated that their appeal concerned basically the area behind lots 138, 139 and 140; the angle of the lots; and lot 158 which would create a particularly small area which was designated as a Common Green. Mr. Rosengren read from a Caesar Callan Brochure which represented the Common Greens as spacious areas and, at this time, displayed and described by slides each Common Green and their dimensions. Mrs. Marlene Gay, a resident of West Park, described the layout of their homes and how the proposed new home would affect privacy and livabiltty of their home. She commented that a narrow Common Green would create a wind tunnel, an area for possible intruders, and a narrow thoroughfare for children to reach the park. She concluded by objecting to the new type of architectural planning from the one originally designed for the area. Mrs. Anita Anagnos, 3787 Cork Place, concurred in the statements of Mrs. Gay and stated that she had not seen a driveway placed on lot 158. Mr. Henry Richman, Vice President of J. H. Snyder Company, spoke in behalf of their Use Permit. He explained in detail how they had added to the original area for the Common Green, bringing it to a total of 18 feet; how they had to give up area because of the San Andreas earthquake fault; and the route for children to use to the park which would not be through the Common Green. Mr. A1 Gay, resident of West Park, stated that 14 driveways had been poured but not in that particular lot. Lengthy discussion followed at which time Mr. Theodore Tronoff, Engineer, explained that it was a recorded plat but that it was just an oversight that the driveway had not been poured and that a storm drain had been installed to carry waters from the undeveloped areas. Councilman Rocca remarked that a great deal could be said for both parties and stated that it was his recommendation to continued the Public Hearing for further study by Council. Leng,hy discussion followed at which time City Attorney Noonan explained the rights which the new developer had in which he could have proceeded with the designs of Caesar Callan and that a continuance would give the developer a chance to proceed with the construction of the other lots while the appeal was limited to the mentioned lots. City Planner Daniel Pass, in answer to Councilman Mammtni's inquiry regarding the earthquake fault, described in detail the 1906 tracing of the San Francisco Quake. Mr. Anthony Guzzardo, Landscape Architect, spoke in behalf of Use Permit-llg and J. H. Snyder Company and explained the use of all of the Common Greens as being in joint ownership to all of the residents. Mayor Bertucelli at this time called for a recess so that the City Planner and Mr. Richman could discuss some details. Recess time: 9:35 p.m. Mayor Bertucelli recalled the meeting to order at 10~17 p.m. at which time he stated that the City Council was taking Councilman Rocca's suggestion and would make a physical check of the area and would continue the matter until the next regular meeting. Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution which came at the request of the City Clerk and which would establish sewer rental charges after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ADOPTI~3 REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1969/70 PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which was requested by the City Manager and which would approve plans and specifications and call for bids for the traffic signals at Galway Place and Westborough Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 5110: (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 5111: APPNOVING PLANS & SPECS CALLING FOR BIDS - SIDEWALK INSTALLATION FOR PORTIONS OF WESTBOROUGH BLVD. ~ RESOLUTION NO. 5112 INVITING FOPJ~AL PROPOSALS - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BY INCINERATION = CITY PLANNER'S REPORTs SA-13 TENTATIVE ~MAP WESTBOROUG~-WEST PARK PLANNING COMMISSION RESO. NO. 2103 - HOUSING ELEMENT OF G~NERAL PLAN= SWIMMING POOL PROGRESS AND STATUS REPORT= ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND REQUEST TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - COURT TO PALM AVENUE LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT ~ oo$ TEMPORARY SIGNALS, SIDEWALKS - WESTBOROUGH BLVD., GALWAY PLACE~ Councilman Mammini introduced the resolutian entitled~ "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT GALWAY PLACE AND WESTBOROUGN BOULEVARD." Roll call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Ma~aini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The resolution approg~-ng plans and specifications, authorizing the work and calling bids for the sidewalk installation for portions of Westborough Boulevard was the next item to be considered by the City Council. After an explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled= "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR SIDEWALK INSTALLATION FOR PORTIONS OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD." Mr. David Friedenberg, 2395 Bourbon Court, requested information as to the estimated time for conclusion of the signals and sidewalks. City Manager McKenzie stated that Council had just approved and plans and specifications and anticipated the work would be completed in time for the opening of school, Roll call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammint, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution was requested by Councilman Steinkamp and would invite proposals for an incinerator system for solid waste disposal and was ready for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitleds "A RESOLUTION INVITING INFORMAL PROPOSALS REGARDING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL:~ BY INCINERATION." At this time, Councilman Steinkamp read the Report which he had prepared entitled= "REPORT - Solid Waste Refuse Disposal by Incineration" dated July 7, 1969. Roll call vote was as follows~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank M~mint, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Steinkamp stated that after reviewing the different programs conducted by the State and Federal Government and other studies, he would report back to Council with his findings. The City Planner's ~eport with respect to Use and Variance Requests considered on June 23, 1969 was the next matter for Council's consideration. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Report accepted and placed on file. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 10, 1969 from the City Planner recommending approval of SA-13 tentative map of Westborough-West Park No. 3A, representing the subdivision of certain acreage located at the southeasterly corner of Callan Boulevard and Duhallow Way (projected) in Westborough-West Park No. 3 Planned Community District, subject to conditions. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the City Planner he approved and accepted. The next item was the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2103 entitled~ "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND PLAN DIAGRAM OF THE PROPOSED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN BE ADOPTED." Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that a Public Hearing be set for Monday, July 21, 1969 at 8~00 p.m. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 27, 1969 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks as addressed to the City Manager submitting the monthly Swimming Pool Progress and Status Report was the next matter for Council's attention. Accompanying was the communication dated June 24, 1969 from John R. Levikow, A.I.A., of Yuill, Thornton, Warner & Levkow, Inc, concerning the subject. In response to Councilman'Stetnkamp's request to inform those interested in the swimming pool, City Manager McKenzie stated that the project was progressing on schedule and the construction was expected to start in September. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Report accepted and placed on file. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 20, 1969 from the Landscape Specialist to the City Manager recommending acceptance of work and requesting authorization to file Notice of Completion - Elm Court to Palm Avenue Landscape Development. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist he approved and accepted and the Notice of Completion filed. The next three items were concerned with the temporary signalization and sidewalks in the Westhorough Boulevard and Galway Place area~ Con~unication dated June 30, 1969 as addressed to the City Council from City Manager McKenzie concerning the temporary signalization of Westborough and Galway Place. TEMPORARY SIGNALS, SIDEWALKS - WESTBOROUGH BLVD., GALWAY PLACE: REPORT ON SALE OF 1927 SEAGRAVE FIRE ENGINE: MONTHLY REPORTS ~ DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ~ TERMINATION OF PARKING LOT LEASE - BADEN & LINDEN AVENUES ~ CONSTRUCTION - WESTBOROUG/{ FIRE STATION: GOOD AND WELFARE: PETITION SUBMITTED BY RESIDENTS OF AVALON PA~ AND AVALON PINES - DUST AND DIRT CONTROL: REQUEST FOR FOOTBALL- SOCCER FIELD: Inter-Office Memorandum from the office of the Director of Public Works submitting a report on the construction of sidewalks on Westborough Blvd., from Olympic Drive to Galway Place - (temporary sidewalks). ® Inter-Office Memorandum from the office of the Director of Public Works submitting compilation of costs involved for Change Order No. 2 to the Lowrie Paving Co., Inc., for Galway Place Improvements - (permanent sidewalks on ~estborough Blvd., Galway Place to school entrance). (While shown on the agenda, the Inter-Office Memorandums from the office of the Director of Public Works were not submitted.) These items having been concluded under?Resolutions, no further action was necessary. The next item was the report of the Fire Chief concerning the sale of the 1927 Seagrave Fire Engine. At the request of the City Manager that this item be referred to his office for further action and there being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. Monthly Reports were received from the following: City Clerk's Report - May 1969 Parking District No. 1 Report - May 1969 Police Department - May 1969 San Mateo County - Health and Welfare - May 1969. There being no objections, ~ayor Bertucelli ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Application as filed by Ames Mercantile Company, Inc., for Off-Sale General at 1089 E1Camino Real. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Report placed on file. The next item was the communication dated June 25, 1969 from the Standard 0il Company of California advising of the termination of the lease of their property - Baden and Linden Avenues - used by the City as an off-street parking lot. City Manager McKenzte remarked that a meeting had been scheduled with the Parking Commission for a possible alternative and would report back to Council with further information. There being no objections, Mayor Bertu~Ali referred the matter to the office of the City Manager. At this time, City Manager McKenzie stated that the next item came in too late for scheduling on the evening's agenda. It Concerned the construction of the fire station in the Westborough area. City Manager McKenzie stated that the bids had been opened on July 1, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. and reported that the architect's estimate was far below the bids received. Mayor Bertucelli stated that if there were no objections from Council, this matter would he referred back to the City Manager for further study and report hack to Council. There being no objections, it was so ordered. There being nothing further, Mayor Bertucelli asked if any member of the City Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. There being none, he then asked if any member of the audience wished to speak under Good and Welfare. Mr. John Kmetz, 417 Valverde Drive, at this time presented to Council a Petition signed hy 326 residents regarding the inadequate control of the dirt and dust from the grading operations on the Westborough Subdivision No. 4. Mrs. Antoinette Fraschiert, 478 Avalon Drive, spoke concerning the failure of the Piombo Construction Company to take proper measures to control dust and dirt. She further complained of the invasion of mice from the grading operations. In response to Mrs. Fraschieri's inquiry as to the attendance at a previous meeting, City Manager McXenzie explained the staff meeting which had taken place concerning the dust and dirt problems. Mr. David Friedenberg requested that when Council visits the We~borough area, it proceed by way of Arroyo Drive or Avalon Drive and view the dust problem. He further stated that dirt was still being spilled on Westborough Boulevard. City Manager McKenzie stated that he had a meeting with the contractors and engineers on the project and would have a written report for Council at their Study Meeting on July 16th. Mr. Armando Zertucci, 139 A Street, requested Council to provide the football-soccer teams with a year-round playing field. Mayor Bertucelli directed the City Manager to investigate the request. At the request of Mayor Bertucelli, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Robert Maxey stated that a complete report would be submitted to the City Manager regardin~ this type GOOD AND WELFARE= (CONTINUED) INTENTION TO FOP~ STUDY COMMITTEE - CAPITAL IM~OVF.~NTS = AD~OUP~IMF..N T: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, of program. He further explained the time element for the different programs, including football-soccer and summer baseball. Mr. Zertucci requested notification of the result of the City Manager's report. Mr. Antonio Montoyo, 1125 Miller Avenue, reiterated Mr. Zertuc~i's statements, further requesting Council's consideration to this matter. Mr. David Friedenberg suggested the area of the temporary park site at Oakmont Boulevard off of Westborough Boulevard as a possible location. At this time City Manager McKenzie brought to Council's attention the consideration of the appointment of a Citizens Committee to consider Capital Improvements on a one-to-ten year basis rather than on the present one year. Councilman Mammtni moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the Council declare its intention to form such a co~wnittee. Mayor Bertucelli stated that he understood the motion included the giving of publicity hy way of the newspapers of the Council's intention to form such a committee so that interested citizens would offer to serve and also in the hope that the interested citizens would write to the City Manager. He also stated that the motion included the intent to have the Council appoint at least two members of the committee. There being nothing further, CouncilmanRocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment= 11=05 p.m. j~ ~x.~~-~ Deputy City Clerk *The discussionscontained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.