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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1969-08-18REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ~.n MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1969 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIM: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 CLAIM: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2-A CLAIM: LOWRIE -BOTHIN -SWANSON PROJECT CLAIM: 1969 ..... SOUTH AIRPORT BLVD. SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT DIST. CLAIM: EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING: 8~00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertucelli at 8:05 p.m. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited after which the invocation was given by Reverend Alfred Carson of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. Present: Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: None. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1969 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 6, 1969. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1969 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 6, 1969 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claim- as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the regular claims totaling $69,333.54 be approved for payment. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the claim for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for payment. Councilmau Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Parking District No. 1 totaling $44.73 be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 2 claim: Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated August 5, 1969 in the amount of $2,476.61 for supplementary consultation and analyses. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 2 be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 2-A claim: Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated August 5, 1969 in the amount of $2,476.62 for supplementary consultation and analyses. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carrie~, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 2-A be approved for payment. Lowrie-Bothin-Swanson project claim: City of South San Francisco claim dated July 24, 1969 in the amount of $100.00 for the installation of one fire alarm box. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Lowrie-Bothin-Swanson project be approved for pay- merit. 1969 ..... South Airport Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Assessment District claim: L. C. Smith Company claim dated July 31, 1969 in the amount of $4,679.10 for services performed through July 31, 1969. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for 1969 ..... South Airport Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Assessment District be approved for payment. Councilman Rocca abstained from voting. There being no public hearings, the next item was inter-office memorandum dated August 7, 1969 from the Director of Public Works transmitting proposed cooperative agreement between the City and the State providing for improvements of State High- way Route 82 (El Casino Real) and recommending execution of the agreement. The foregoing memorandum was accompanied by communication dated July 18, 1969 from the Division of Highways, together with inter-office memorandum dated August 4, 1969 from Robert DeHart, associate engineer, submitting cost estimate. RESOLUTION NO. 5134 AUTHORIZING AG~ WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA -- EL CAMINO WIDENING: 2/¢/ RESOLUTION NO. 5135 APPROVAL AGREEMENT RELATED TO UP-85 l) -- LA. SCAPe. MAINTENANCE: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT - WESTBOROUGH FIRE STATION: CALL FOR BIDS -- 10-ACRE PgRK/~TBOROIJ~H: RESOLUTION NO. 5137 CALL FOR BIDS -- MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK: RESOLUTION FIXING TAX RATE - 1969/70: o RESOLUTION FIXING TAX RATE - 1969/70 WEST PARK PARKB & PARKWAYS MAINT. DIST.: RESOLUTION NO. 5138 CALL FOR BIDS -- CAT,T.~dl PARK WEST: RESOLUTION ON WATER FACILITIES -- STONEGATE RIDGE: RESOLUTION NO. 5139 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION U~N BEAUTIFICATION GRANT: RESOLUTION NO. 5140 POSITIVE INTEREST IN FLOOD INSURANCE C OVERAGE: WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENS I ON: The City Attorney explained the first resolution, after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EL CAMINO REAL". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution, after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT RELATED TO UP-85 (PHASE 1), MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPED AREAS AND INCLUSION OF PARCEL WITHIN A MAINTENANCE DISTRICT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. City Attorney Noonan reported that as this resolution had been adopted at the special meeting held on August 13, 1969 no further action was necessary. The next item was inter-office memorandum dated August 3, 1969 from the Recreation Commission recommending approval of plans and specifications for the Westborough lO-acre park. The City Attorney explained the resolution, after which Councilman Mammini introduced: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR IO-ACREPARK --WESTBOROUGH". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank M a m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. Next was the inter-office memorandum dated August 3, 1969 from the Recreation Commission recommending approval of plans and specifications for the South San Francisco municipal swimming pool at Orange Memorial Park. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution, after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL, ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. There being no objections and at the request of the City Manager, this resolution was continued to the adjourned regular meeting to be held on August 27, 1969. There being no objections and at the request of the City Manager, this resolution was continued to the adjourned regular meeting to be held on August 27, 1969. The City Attorney explained the resolution, after which Councilman Mammini intro- duced: "A RESOLUTIONAPPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORKAND CALLING BIDS FOR C~ANPARKWEST". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. There being no objections and at the request of the City Attorney, this resolution was continued to the next regular City Council meeting. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution not listed on the agenda, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR URBAN BEAUTIFICATION GRANT". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. The City Attorney explained the next resolution not shown on the agenda, after which Councilmen Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING POSITIVE INTEREST IN FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE PURSUANTTO NATIONAL FLOOD INSUP~NCE~T OF 1968". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank M~ini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. City Manager McKenzie reported that a meeting had been held earlier with County Supervisors Fitzgerald and St. Clair regarding the agreement on Westborough Boulevard extension and they were satisfied with the modifications to the agree- ment. He further remarked that the City would be allowed to review the appraisals on the properties prior to any conclusions being made; also that they would support the City in the acquisition of park land for the Buri Buri parkby participating in the cost of acquisition for not less than 50~ and possibly as high as 75%. Mayor Bertucelli then asked concerning the early commencement of improving the upper portion of Westborough Boulevard between Junipero Serra and Skyline Boulevard, to which the City Manager reported the commencement of this work was agreeable to them. WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION: RESOLUTION N0. 5141 AUTHORIZING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT/SAN MATEO COUNTY AND SSF -- WESTBOROUGH BOULEVABD EXTENSION: RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING FINgL IOISTBOROUGIt-WE~T PgRK UNIT 1-A...SA-lO: RESOLD~i~iON NO. 5143 APPROVING FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT ~A-D...SA-lB: ARMOUR-LINDEN AVENUES 60-INCH CONCRETE CULVERT: CUESTA DRIVE - RODENT CONTROL/FIRE NAZARDS: CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH- WEST PARK UNIT 1-A .... SA-10: FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH- WEST PARK UNIT ~A-D... SA-13: RESIDENCE WAIVER -- PHILIP SCANNELL: -/ 00o He further stated that the change in the matter of the assessment district as proposed by the City Attorney was to be reviewed with the entire Board of Supervis ors. The City Attorney explained the next resolution not shown on the agenda, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEHENTBETWEEN~C0~ OF SAN MATEOAND CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISC0 REGARDING WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution not listed on the agenda, after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT 1-AAND AUTHORIZINGACTS ~TED THERETO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. ~b_ern, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, None. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution not listed on the agenda, after which Councilman Mammini introduced: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT ~A-DAND AUTHORIZING ACTS ~.ATED THERETO". Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Ma m mini, Andrew Rocca, and Warren Steiukamp. Noes, None. The next item for Council's attention was the petition signed by property owners along Armour and Linden Avenues, requesting construction of a 60-inch concrete culvert at the rear of their properties. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli referred this matter to the Director of Public Works for preparation of plans and specifications; also authorization for preparation of the necessar~y doc~nents and proceedings for the formation of an assessment district. Next was a petition signed by residents of the 100 block on Cuesta Drive, request- ing assistance in rodent control and fire hazards. City Manager McKenzie reported that his assistant, together with a representative from the Fire Department and one from the County Nealth Department, contacted the petitioners to advise them of the action and measures which could be taken in this regard. He further reported the people were satisfied. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the petitions accepted and filed. The City Planner's report to the City Council with respect to Use Permits and Variance requests considered on August 11, 1969was the next matter for Council's attention. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the report accepted and filed. The next item~as inter-office memorandum dated May 27, 1969 from the City Planner recommending approval, subject to conditions, of SA-10 -- final map of Westborough- West Park Unit l-A, being a resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 7- Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ma m mini and unanimously carried, that the final map for West Park Unit 1-A (SA-10) not be delivered for recorda- tion until the Director of Public Works has filed with the City Clerk a certificate that the conditions set forth in the following inter-office memorandum have been complied with: Inter-office memorandum dated August 18, 1969 to the City Manager from the Director of Public Works, subject: SA-10 final map approval, Westborough-West Park Unit 1-A. The next item was inter-office memorandum dated July 15, 1969 from the City Planner recommending approval, subject to conditions, of SA-lB -- final map of Westborough- West Park Unit ~A-D, representing subdivision of certain acreage southeasterly corner of Callan Boulevard and Duballow Way (projected). Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman S~nkamp and regularly carried, that the final map of West Park Unit ~A-D (SA-13) not be delivered for recordation until the Director of Public Works has filed with the City Clerk a certificate that the conditions set forth in the following inter-office memorandum have been complied wtth: Inter-office memorandum dated August 18, 1969 to the City Manager from the Director of Public Works, subject: SA-lB final map approval, Westborough-West Park Unit BA-D. City Council next had before them the request of Mr. Philip Scannell, an employee with the Street Department, for waiver of residence requirement due to the health condition of Mrs. Scannell. Accompanying this request was a certificate from Dr. Manuel Luna dated July 29, 1969. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Ma m mini and regularly carried, that permission as requested be granted. STREET BANNER REQUEST - ALL SOULS CHURCN: WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION: WESTBOROUGH FIRE STATION: MO~PHLY REPORTS: DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: JOINT EXERCISE POWERS AGREEMENT -- PEFINSULA WATER AGENCY: GOOD and ~.WARE: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS - ~POINTMENTS: AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION: The next matter was inter-office memorandum dated August 6, 1969 from the Director of Public Works concerning All Souls Church request for a banner across Grand Avenue. City Manager McKenzie reported he concurred in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that permission for the banner not be granted due to the condition of the poles. He stated that this information had been given to the festival committee, who were advised their item wouldbe scheduled this evening. Mr. McKenzie rec~nded the request for the use of a sound truck be granted, and this information also had been given to the committee. There being no objections, the Mayor accepted the recommendations submitted and requested the City Manager to contact the festival committee in an effort to work out some satisfactory solution to their banner request. The next item for consideration was a report from the City Manager concerning the matter of the Westborough Boulevard extension. As this was concluded earlier under resolutions, no further action was taken by Council. As this matter was ooncluded at the special meeting held on August 13, 1969 no further Council action was taken. Monthly reports were received from the following departments: Police Department Fire Department Building Inspection June, 1969 July, 1969 July, 1969. There beiB~ no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the reports accepted and filed. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Application aS filed by Burl and Margaret Gerlinger for on-sale beer public premises, 405 Cypress Avenue. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the report placed on file. The next item was communication dated July 24,-1969 from the County of San Mateo concerning agreement for joint exercise of powers by Peninsula Water Agency. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli referred this matter to the City Attorney for study and report back to Council. There being nothing further, Mayor Bertucelli at this time offered for Council confirmation the following reappointments to the Planning Commission: John Gardner, Frank Rosati, and Nello Lazzari. Councilman Roceamoved, seconded by Councilman Mamm~ni and regularly carried, that the Mayor's reappointments be confirmed. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if anyone on the Council had something they wished to offer under good and welfare. Councilman Steinkamp commented that in meeting with Supervisors St. Clair and Fitzgerald this afternoon on Westborough Boulevard extension they expressed great concern over Airport Boulevard and it appears the improvement of this street will be forthcoming. City Manager McKenzie report that preliminary designs had been drawn on this improvement and he had contacted the Board of Supervisors concerning their commit- ment at the Greater Highways committee meeting to contribute 50% toward this project. He was informed that when the City signs the Westborough Boulevard extension agreement, the Supervisors will consider the Airport Boulevard project. At the present time there was no commitment from the County. Councilman Ahern commented that the improvement of this roadway is needed very much and the City should proceed. Councilman Mammini asked that the City Manager again approach the County in this regard. Councilman Rocca stated that now with West- borough Boulevard extension concluded, the City would find the Board of Supervisors willing and able to consider the improvement of Airport Boulevard. Councilman Nammini remarked that a landscape architect for Westborough Boulevard extension should be contacted. City Manager McKenzie asked if Council wished him to contact Mr. Guzzardo as the architect, to which they replied that they did. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and unanimously carried, that the CityManager be authorized to contact Mr. Guzzardo as landscape archi- tect for WestboroughBoulevard extension and the people with buildings be contacted so they can incorporate their beautification plans with those of the city. REFUSE DISPOSAL OPERATION -- CANADA: AVALON PARK -- DUST AND TRAFFIC: 5 fo WESTBOROUGN BOULEVARD EXTENSION AGRa: PARK - WINSTON MANOR: AD JOI3RNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, city Cl~vk Mayor Bertucelli at this time read an article from the San Francisco Chronicle concerning the disposal of refuse by Montreal, Canada. Ne stated that since Councilman Steinkamp already had worked on this, he be delegated to follow through and make an inspection of the operation. The Mayor also stated that he would be a~ailable to make the trip too if Council so desired. Discussion followed as to what publications this article would reappear in, to which Councilman Steinkamp stated the City Attorneyhad heard it would be in the Wall Street Journal, as well as refuse Journals which are published. Councilman Ahern suggested that Councilman Steinkamp and Mayor Bertucelli go to Montreal to view this operation. Further discussion followed, after which Councilman Mammini stated that before going to see the operation it should first be determined if it works. Councilman Rocca cummented that if a manufacturer has a product they wish to sell, they would invite cities to see its operation at their expense and not that of the cities. Mrs. Mary Ortner stated that the San Francisco Scavenger Company has still to find a good working model and they have done a lot of research in this field. She suggested the Council contact Mr. Steffeneli or Mr. Tartarian of this firm for information. Councilman Steinkamp then commented the company doing the installation in Canada has been in existence since 1954 and has 50 units through the world. The Mayor commented that it meets the air pollution and smog control requirements. There being nothing further, Mayor Bertucelli asked if anyone present had some- thing to offer under good and welfare. Mr. John Kmetz, 417 Valverde Drive, spoke on the dust problem in their area and asked whose responsibility it is to take care of the exposed areas by watering, oiling, and controlling the dust. He remarked that an on-site inspection by himself, Mr. Moore and Mr. Dellepiane of the Engineering Department, and Mr. McFee was a total of 8 hours wasted since he was informed that the only person able to answer his questions would be Mr. Goss, Tronoff Engineers, or the State engineers; in the meantime they still are having the dust problem. Director of Public Works Goss recommended that the State be required to make a survey and mark the areas with flags to determine whether it is the responsibility of the contractor working in the area or the State. Further discussion followed, at which time Mr. Kmetz re_m~_rked that inspection of the areas should be made by the Department of Public Works and not the homeowners. Mrs. Carmen McFee of 413 Valverde Drive stated that they not only have a problem of dust but also one of traffic. During a 24-hour period on September 4, 1968 a total of 3,720 vehicles traveled between Junipero Serra and E1 Camino Real; 5,857 cars moved from E1 Camino to Junipero Serra during the same period. In answer to his inquiry, Councilman Mammini was informed that the Westborough Boulevard extension agreement would be going to the County the following day, August 19. Mrs. Dorothy Yrjola, representing the Winston Manor Community Association, asked concerning the status of the park in her area - stating that in 1967 they met with Council and Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Maxey, when they were shown ground plans. She further stated that on June 2 a resolution was passed by Council to obtain a lease from the State but they have heard nothing further. Mayor Bertucelli replied that Councilman Steinkamp and Mr. Romaine of their area have been working on this and originally the State wanted to lease the area for a large sum of money. The City~anager reported a lease had been authorized with the State of California for the land and the Highway Commission is due to act on it; also that Council had authorized Ribera and Sue, architects to commence work on the project, and they will have preliminary plans in the very near future. Mayor Bertucelli then adjourned the meeting to a salary negotiation study session. Time of adjournment - 8:52 p.m. The meeting of the salary negotiation study session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to Wednesday, August 27, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.