HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1970-09-21REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1970
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CLAI ~S:
PARKING DISTRICT
NO. 1 CLAIMS:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBSS
INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT
NO. 2 CLAI~:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT
NO. 2A CLAIM:
SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL
ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM
DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DIST.
CLAIM:
TANFORAN-$HA¥{~ ROAD $TOP~M
DRAINAGE AoSaSSMENT
DISTRICT CLAIM:
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahem at 8:06 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence cf Reverend Thomas
L. Kilpatrick of the Immanuel Baptist Church, no Invocation was given.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, ?,~l!~am A. Borba,
F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp.
None.
Mayor Ahem asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of August 19, 1970; special meetin9 of August 24, !970; special meeting of
August 25, 1970; adjourned regular meetin9 of August 26, 1970; adjourned regular meeting
of August 27, 1970; and regular meetin~ of September 8, 1970.
City Clerk Arthur Rodondi requested that approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting
of September 8, 1970 be continued to the next regular meeting.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried
that the adjourned regular meeting of Au~us~ 19, 1970; special meeting of August 24,
1970; special meeting of August 25, 1970; adjourned regular meeting of August 26~ 1970~
adjourned regular meeting of August 27, 1970 be approved as submitted and the Minutes
of the regular meeting of September 8, !970 be continued to the next regular meeting.
Councilman Mammini abstained from voting! as he was on vacation during this time.
Mayor Ahem asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted
for payment.
Councilman Stetnkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the regular claims, totaling $92,7]7.37, be approved for payment.
Mayor Ahem then asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District
No. 1 as submitted for payment.
Councilman Ma,mini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the claims as submitted for ~arkin9 District No. 1, in the amount of $674.00, be
approved for payment.
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claim:
Ca!iforni. a Water Service ComnanV claim in the amount of $27.82 representing water
Consumed by 3 connections to.island,planters fo~..period of 7/24 to 8/24/70.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini 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. 2A Claim:
California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $27.83 representing water
consumed by 3 connections to island planters for period of 7/2~ to 8/24/70.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the
claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved
for'payment.
So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drainaqe Assessment District Claim:
Wenrick and Associates claim dated August 31, 1970 in the amount of $16,300.35
for Progress 2stimate No. 2.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the claim as submitted for South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm
Drainage Assessment District be approved for payment.
Tanforan-ohaw Road Storm Drainaqe Assessment District Claim:
Enterprise-Journal claim dated August 28, 1970 in the amount of $72.25 for
Legal Advertising.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried,
that the claim as submitted for Tanforan-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Assessment District
be approved for payment.
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF HEARING
APPEAL FROM UP-154
FOSTER & KLEISER:
5'O5' 0
NOTICE OF HEARING
APPEAL FROM UP-155
FOSTER & KLEISER:
5-05-O
PUBLIC HEARING
TANFORAN AVE.-SHAW
ROAD STOR~ DRAINAGE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING
TANFORAN AVENUE-SHA~'; ROAD
STORM DRAINAGE PRO32cT:
RESOLUTION NO. 5402
AUTHORIZING '~XECUTION OF
INDENTURE B2THEEN S.P.
TRANSPORTATION 60. AND
CITY:
R~SOLUTION NO. 5403
APPROVING PLANS &'SPECS;
AUTHORIZING WORK & CALL
FOR BIDS FOR BR~Z;XWATER
EXTENSION - OYSTER POINT
~RINA:
The next item was the continued Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-l§4
of the South San Francisco Planning Commission denying Use Permit Request by Foster and
Kleiser for B~llboard on Southeasterly side of Bayshore Freeway 1400 ~ Northeasterly of
Oyster Point Blvd., in the M-2-H District.
At the request of the applicant for a continuance and there being no objections, Mayor
Ahem so ordered the Notice of Hearing continued to the next regular meeting.
The next matter was the continued Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Use Permit Order UP-155
of the South San Francisco Planning Commission denying Use Permit Request by Foster
and Kleiser for Billboards (2) on Easterly side of Bayshore Freeway gEO ~ Southeasterly
of East Grand Avenue in the M-2-H District.
Since the applicant had also requested a continuance for this request and there being
no objections, Mayo~ Ahem so ordered. ,
The next item was the Public Hearing - Tanforan Avenue-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Project
Assessment District.
Accompanying were the letters of protest as received from Ken Royce, Inc., dated
August 2!, !970 and Michel & Pfeifer dated August 28, 1970.
~ayor Ahem declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been
received to which City Clerk Arthur Rodondi replied that in addition to the letters of
protest listed on the agenda, an additional letter from Heat and Control, Inc., dated
September 17, 1970 was received.
Mayor Ahern asked i~ anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer.
There being none and since it was requested that the Public Hearing be continued and
there being nc objections, Mayor Ahem so ordered.
The first four resolution listed on the evenings agenda entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
DETERMINATION, UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, TO PROCEED WITH
PROCEEDINGS FOR ACQUISITIONS AND I~PROVE~ENTS TANFORAN AVENUE-SHA~ ROAD STORM DRAINAGE
PRO3ECT;" "A RESOLUTION OVERRULING-PROT£STS ON RESOLUTION OF INTF. NTION NO. 5~P7;" "A
RESOLUTION ;~D ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING TH2 ASSESS,~NT AND ORDERING
THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS~" "A RESOLUTION D~SIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER" were requested
to be continued to the next regular meeting by the law firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton &
Lynch, Attorneys for the Tanforan Avenue-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Assessment District.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem so ordered.
The next item was the communication dated September 4, 1970 from the Southern Pacific
Transportation Company forwarding proposed agreement to cover insta!Iation of one 42-
inch reinforced concrete p~pe and one 43-inch reinforced concrete arch pipe - Tanforan
Avenue-Shaw Road Drsin.
Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 4, 1970 from the Director
of Public Works recommending adoptS, on of the resolution authorizing execution of said
agreement.
City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution authorizing execution of the agreement
as amended after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INDENTURE BETWEEN SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY AND CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba, F. Frank N~mmtni and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 11, 1970 from the Director of Public Works
submitting plans, specifications and cost estimate for the extension of breakwater at
Oyster Point Marina and recommending approval and authorization to advertise for b~ds
wa~ the next matter for Council's consideration.
City Manager ~cKenzie commented that there was $56,000 !eft in the Marina Construction
Fund and the estimated cost of this breakwater wouId be $83,000. He requested authoriza-
tion for the balance to come from Sales Tax Capital Improvement Funds.
Discussion followed at which time Mayor Ahem made mention that when the project was
originally discussed, it was less than the amount mentioned.
Director of Public ~orks Louis Goss stated that the first e~t~.mate was not an accurate
one and that this amount was based on actuaI prices and was a more detatied estimate.
also contains a 15~ contingency f~gure.
It
Further discussion followed at which time the Director of Public Works stated that the
adoption of the resolution should be subject to the approval of the BCDC and that their
approval should first be obtained prior to advertising for bids.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ste~nkamp introduced the reso-
lution entitiied: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE
WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR BREAKWATER EXTENSION - OYSTER POINT ~RINA" subject to the
approval of the BCDC.
Further discussion followed concerning the revenues being received from the Oyster Point
~arina as weli as ifs future deveiopmenf after which rolI caii vote was as foiIows:
Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelii, WiiIiam A. Borba, F. Frank
Mammtni and Warren Steinkanp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESOLUTION NO. 5404
HERMAN HERTZ -
ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED:
RESOLUTION NO. 5405
AUTHORIZING AMENDING
AGR~E~£NT WITH McGUIRE
& HESTER - C.C.gF. 2;2A:
RjSOLUTION NO. 5406
AUTHORIZING FILING OF
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
C.C.&F. 2;
R£Q3EST FOR RELEASE OF
BOND - CONSTRUCTION &
INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN ~ESTBO-
ROUGH WEST PARK 2A:
REQUEST OF ~. H. SNYDER
CO. - RELEASE OF $56,000
REQUEST TO HOLD A~4UAL
ALL SOULS FESTIVAL ON
OCT. !6, 17, 18, 1970:
R2QUEST TO HOLD "RAP DAY"
ON OCT. 24, 1970:
CITY PLAHNER'S REPORT:
RELEASE OF CORPORATE
SURETY BOND REQUEST -
SO. SPRUCE AVE. STORM
DRAINAGE I~P. PROJECT:
The next item was the communication dated August 12, 1970 from Wilson, 3ones, Morton
& Lynch, Attorneys at Law, concerning an Easement Deed from Hertz Realty, Inc., -'
South Airport Sanitary Sewer Improvement.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the
resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FROM HERMAN HERTZ AND
HERTZ REALTY, INC."
Roll call vote waC as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertueellt,
William A. Borba, F, Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The next item was tho communication dated September 14, 1970 from Wilsey & Ham concerning
partial acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park,
Units No. 2 and No. 2A.
Accompanying are communication dated September 14, 1970 from Cabot', Cabot & Forbes
California Properties, Inc.~ Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 15, 1970 from
the Assistant City Engineer to the Director of Public Works; Inter-Office Memorandum
dated September 15, 1970 as addressed to the City Manager concerning said Subdivision
Improvements.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the two resolutions as recommended by the Director
of Public Works were ready for introduction and the first would authorize the amending
agreement after which Councilmen Bertucellt introduced the resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDING AGR~E~;uSNT WITH McGUIRE AND HESTER - CABOT, CABOT &
FORB2S UNITS 2 AND 2A."
Roli ea!l vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick Z. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli,
~illiam A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
City Attorney Noonan explained that the second of the two resolutions authorizes fil~n9
of the Not, ce of Completion on that portion that will be accepted upon execution of the
amend!n9 agreement.
Councilman Mammtn~ introduced the reso!utien entitled: "A R2SOLuTION AUTHORIZING FILING
OF NOTIC2 OF COMPLETION (McGUIR5 AND HESTER CONTRACT) - CABOT, CABOT & FORBES UNITS'
~ AND 2A."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank 3. Bertueelli
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The next item was the communication dated September !, 1970 from 3. H. Snyder Co., re-
questing release of $!5,000 bond for the construction and installation of Public Improve-
ments ~n Westborough-West Park 2A.
Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 3, 1970 from the Director
of Public Work~ recommending acceptance of improvements and release of the Performance Bond.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucellt and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
The next matter for Council's consideration was the communication dated August 24, 1970
from 3. H. Snyder Co., requesting release of Bond No. M 55 65 06 in the amount of
$56,000--Common Greens in Westborough-West Park 2 and 2A.
Brief discussion followed at which time City Attorney Noonan stated that this matter had
been reviewed with the Landscape Specia!ist who reported that the work had been completed
and that the bond could now be released.
Further discussion followed concerning other Co.men Greens in the area after which
Councilman Mammtni moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucel]i and regularly carried, that
the request of the J. H. Snyder Co., for the release of their $56,000 bond be approved.
The next item was the communication dated September 3, 1970 from the Chairman of All Soul~
Festival Committee requesting permission to hold their Annual Festival on October 16,
17 and 18, 1970.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the request a~ ~ubmitted be granted, subject to concurrence of the Police and Fire
Departments.
The convnunication dated September 15, 1970 from Reverend Vieira, Aldersgate Methodist
Church, requesting permission to hold a "Rap Day" event on October 24, 1970 11500 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. at 333 Alta Vista Drive was the next matter for Council's attention.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the request a~ submitted be granted, subject to concurrence of the Police and Fire
Departments.
The next item was the City Planner'~ Report to the City Council with ~n~ to Us~
and V3r~ance R~uests considered on September !5, 1970.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Report accepted and placed on file.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 11, 1970 from the Director
of Public Work~ recommending release of Corporate Surety Bond No. 11 411 29 in the amount
of $1,000 posted by McGuire and Hester - South Spruce Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
PROPOSED STAFF AND
USE F2ES - ORANGE AVENUE
MEMORIAL PARK SWIMMING
POOL:
$-oO
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
~UNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL:
00¢
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
N~JNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL:
PATH LIGHT SYSTEM
WESTBOROUGH PARK - FINAL
ACCEPTANCE:
R2PORT ODNCEP~NI NG
B:~AU TI FI C~T ION PROGRAM
FOR ENTRANCES TO CITY:
REPORT CONCERNING
COUNCIL REQUEST FOR
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON
INCINERATION OF GARBAGE:
AWARD OF QDNTRACT -
NDTORCYCLE ROLICE D2PT.:
MONTHLY RZPORTS:
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 10, 1970 from the Super-
intendent of Recreation and Parks submitting the Recreation Commission's recommendations
concerning proposed part-time staff and proposed Use fees - Orange Avenue Memorial Park
Swimmong Pool.
Councilman ,~ammtni moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Recreation Commission be approved and accepted.
The next matter for Council's attention was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 15,
lC70 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks as addressed to the City Manager
recommending approval of Change Order No. 4 - Municipal Swimming Pooi, Orange Avenue
Memorial Park.
Accompanying were communication dated September 8, 1970 from Yuill-Thornton, Warner &
Levikow, Architects; communication dated August 28, i970 from Martineili Construction
Co., Inc.; Change Order No. a dated September 8, I970.
Councilman Bertucel].i moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and
accepted.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 18, 1970 from the Super-
intendant of Recreation and Parks recommending approval of Change Order No. 5 and an
extension of ten working days to the contract ttme~ N~nicipal Swimming Pool, Orange
Avenue Memorial Park.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and accepted.
The next matter for Council's consideration was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated
September 15, 1970 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks to the City Manager
recommending approval of the 5-day extension of time, final acceptance of work and
requesting authorization to process final payment - Path Light System Westborough Park.
Accompanyin~ was the communication dated September 11, 1970 from D~vid Mayas, A.S.L.A.,
Landscape Architect, recommending work acceptance.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Superintendent o~ Recreation and Parks be approved and accepted.
The next item was the Report of Landscape Specialist John Hoffman concerning the
BeautifY. cation Program for the Entrances to the City.
Councilman Bertuce!li made mention of the curbing ,~]hich appeared to have not been made
correctly.
Further discussion followed at which time Director of Public Works Goss mentioned that
this had been brought to the attention of the contractor and would have to be corrected
by him since the error was the contractor's and not the City's.
The Report of the City Manager concerning Request of the City Council for Feasibility
Study on Incineration of Garbage was the next matter for Council's consfderat~.on.
City Manager McKenzie reported that he had not as yet received the ~nformation from
Montreal, Canada, since their facility had only opened the past week. He stated that
he had contacted the Rust 2ng~neering Company and their representative would be present
at the me,ting of October 19, 1970.
Councilman Steinkamp remarked that this was ~he currect way to proceed in having a
project engineer review the City's plans and consider the advisability of the construction
of an ~ncinerator.
Mayor Ahem stated that if there were no objections, the City ~anager's Report would be
accepted and further information would be available at the meeting of October !g, 1970.
The next item wa~ the Inter-Office Memorandum.dated September 16, 1970 from the
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor advising of bid opening and recommendation of award
for the purchase of one motorcycle for use by the Police Department to rep]ace Motor !4,
wrecked beyond repair.
City ~anage~ McKenzie declared the bid received, stating that the only bidder was Dudley
Perkins Company with the bid o~ $Q,551.67 and concurred in the recommendation of the
2quipment Maintenance Supervisor that award be made to Dudley Perkins Company.
Counctlm~n Ste~nkam? moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the recommendation of' the City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved
and accepted and award be made to Dudley Perkins Company.
Monthly Reports were received from the fo!!owing:
Police Department - June, 1970
Building Inspection Department - August, 1970
Fire Department - August, !970
Library - August, i970.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports accepted and.placed on file.
Department of Alcoholic Beveraqe Control:
(a)
Notice of Withdrawal of Application as filed by Jankeau Corporation for On Sale
General, Public Premises at !!5 Grand Avenue.
(b) Application as filed by W~nsten :,~anor ~4arket, Inc., for Off Sale Beer & Wine at 125
Hi ckev Boulevard.
DEPART,~NT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEV2RAGE CONTROL: (CONT.)
i-I~O~ ~ ~-;
REQUEST FOR JOINT STUDY
SESSION - PLANNING COM-
MISSION & COUNCIL -
LANDSCAPE ~INTENANCE
PRO BL ~:
5go&
~ILD TO ~S~ ~LK~Y ~L
BETWEEN GR~D AVE. & THIRD
LANE ~R ART DISPLAY:
DESIC~IATION OF VOTING
DELEGATE - ANNUA'L LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CON-
FER=.NCE IN SAN DIEGO:
51
RESOLUTION NO. 5407
OPPOSING CONSOLIDATION OF
SAN MATEO & SANTA CRUZ
RANG2R UNITS OF THE
DIV. OF FORESTRY:
COMMUNICATION CONC2RNI NG
ACQUISITION OF DONATI
PROPERTY FOR ~%'~STBOROUGH
BLVD. EXTENSION
CONt~UNICATION CONCEP~,'I NG
ACQUISITION OF CROCKER
CITIZ?2~S NATIONAL BANK
PROPERTY FOR WESTBOROUGH
BLVD. EXTENSION:
?
ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL GRANT
FOR SE;~AGE TREATMENT WORKS:
5'0 9q
APPOINTN~NTMENT OF LOUIS
ARATA AS ENGIN'2ER OF
%¥INSTON .qANOR BRANCH OF
COL~A CREFJ<:
R~SOLUTION NO. 5408
AU~C,~rIZING SX~CUTION
9F AGR~55~NT 'HITH PROPERTY
O~N~RS - WINSTON ~OR
BRANCH OF COL~ CRE2K:
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Reports placed on file.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 10, 1970 from the Secretary
to the Planning Commission requesting date with Council for the joint Study Session on the
Problem of the Lack of Landscape Maintenance.
City Manager McKenzie suggested that before Council sets this date with the Planning
Commission, they first have something concrete to propose to them. He stated that staff
has been working for some time and a revised ordinance will be ready in the near future;
and Foss~b!y Council might wish to wait until such time as the revised ordinance is presente,
There being no objections, Mayor Ahe~n stated that Council would await the revised ordinance
before setting a date with the Planning Commission.
The communication dated September 8, 1970 from the South San Francisco Arts Guild request-
ing permission to use the walkway mall between Grand Avenue and Third Lane on October 17,
1970 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for art snd cultural displays was the next item.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that
the request as submitted be approved, subject to concurrence of the Police and Fire
Department~.
The next item was the communication dated August 13, 1970 from the League of California
Cities requesting designation of voting delegate at the Annual League 6~nference in San
Diego, October 25 - 28, 1970.
Mayor Ahem stated that he had been selected to be the delegate at the Annual League
Conference and would confer with Council prior to voting.
The next item was the communication dated August 28, 1970 from the San .~ateo County Fire
Chief's Association opposing the proposal by the Department of Conservation, State of
California~ to consolidate the ex]sting San Mateo :n~ Santa Cruz Ranger Unit~ of thc
Divls]on of Forestry.
Fire Chief Marchi at thi~ time explained the move under the Consolidated Plan of the
San Mateo County Forestry Headquarters at Belmont to the Town of Felton in Santa Cruz
County, stating that they were opposed to this because all cities on the Peninsula depend
on the Di!vis~on of Forestry for assistance in communication and mutual aid.
After an bxplanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CONSOLIE&TION OF SAN MATEO AND SA~A CRUZ RANGER UNITS
OF ~{E DIVISION OF FORESTRY."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertuce!!i,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammint and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
The communication dated September 4, 1970 from the £ngineering and Road Department,
County of San Mateo, concerning acquisition of Donati property for the ~estborough Boule-
vard ~tenslon and requesting Council's con~rrence was the next matter for Council.
City Attorney Noonan reported that he had met after the Study meeting with County repre-
sentative~ and was satisfied that all questions had been answered.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mamm~ni and regularly carried, that
the City Manager communicate the City's concurrence to the letter dated September 4, 1970
from the Engineering and Road Department, County of San Msteo, to wit: Parcels 575,
576 and 577.
The next item was the communication dated September 8, 1970 from San Mateo County 2ngineer-
ing and Road Department concerning acquisition of Crocker C~t!zens National Bank property
for the ~'estborough Eoulevard 2xtens~on and requesting Counc~l's concurrence.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that
the City Manager communicate the C~ty's concurrence to the letter dated September 8~ 1970
from the 2ngineering and Road Department, County of San ~ateo, to wit: Parcel 845.
City Manager McKenzie at this time brought to Council's attention the letter dated
September 18, 1970 from the United States Department of the Inter]or - Federal Water
Pollution Control Administration - as addressed to the Director o~ Public ~ork~ offering
the City a grant of $132,000 which includes an additionai iO~ for conformance wi~h
regional pianning to help in the construction ofwastewater pumping station improvements
and a force main, which he read in full.
City Manager McKenzie also informed Council that he had been advised by Mr. Jenks, the
City's con~ultant, that if the bond issue on November 3 for sewage improvements goes through,
the City is in a position to receive another 50% contribution from the State.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the
Director of Public ~orks be authorized to sign all necessary agreements on behalf of the
City of South San Francisco.
Director of Public ?forks Louis Goss requested a motion authorizing ~r. Louis Arata be
appointed ~.ngineer of ~:ork for ~he Box Culvert - Winston Manor Branch of the Colma Creek
Frnject.
Councilman M~mm~ni so moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried.
City Attorney Noonan e×p!ained ihe next resolution authorizing an agreement with the
property owner? fn the ~inston Manor ~ranch of the Colma Creek after which Councilmen
Mamm]ni introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 5XECUTICN OF AN
AGR2~MENT WITH OWNERS REGARDING BOX CULV2RT - ~INSTON }~NOR BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK."
RESOLUTION NO. 5408:
(CONTINUED --3 I 9
GOOD LFARE,
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucel!i,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
There being nothing further, Mayor Ahem asked if any member of the City Council had
anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
DISCUSSION CONCEP~]ING
SOUND ARAT~M.'NT
PROC2DURZS:
CoUncilman Mammini brought up the matter of a discussion which took place several month~
ago concerning the matter of sound abatement, stating that the City Attorney was to report
a method of approach for the City.
City Attorney Noonan rep!~ed that he had not written out this report but that he had
made a study of the matter and advised use of regulatory powers rather than ~ law
suit since a l~w ~uit could be pursued by individuals. He further informed Council
concerning the discussion with the Federal air authorltie~ and requested monies be
p~aced in a budget fund for the hiring of a man who kno~s ~.rport procedure~. He,
in detail, explained this as we]] as the recent !eg!~l~t!on which had been received
on the subject matter, stat~.ng that he was hopeful to have 3!1 of this information
for the C~ty Council at their newt regular meeting.
Councilman Ste!nkamp at thio time brou~h~ up the matter of ~he shoreline development
plan, stating that it was b~s hope to consider further hearings in this regard. He
was also concerned with Federal grants, asking if consideration could be given *o the
establishment of Public Hearings in this regard.
Mayor Ahem replied that the Council had this matter before them in a Study Session
at which time one ~nd~vidua! who expressed interest was requested to bring back a
financial report to Council which was expected to be received within a period of
three weeks.
Discussion then followed at which time Councilman Bertucelli commented on the ]argeness
of the property, stating that before he would take action on a matter such as this,
would want all of the facts first, including any studies and feasibility reports which
might be necessary.
Councilman Borba asked as to how much the open recreational grounds were put te use.
Councilman Steinkamp urged looking into the complete development with commencement of
Public Hearings.
Mr. John Yantts, 239 Armour Avenue, urged setting a date for discussion of the matter
after a report had been received, further urging that Council likewise listen to the
Committee members who served on the Capital Improvement Committees.
Councilman Mammini stated that what Councilman Steinkamp was urging, was the passage of
the plan in principle, commenting on the declaration of this area as open space.
Mayor Ahern again requested that all of the facts be submitted prior to any action on
the part of the City at which Councilman ~ammini stated that the area would be declared
as open space prior to private industry developing these areas.
Mr. Harold Schuette, 31 2scanyo Drive, suggested that the complete Capital Improvement
program be considered rather than taking it in piece-meal version.
City Attorney Noonan explained how the matter affected the present Master Plan,
stating that the City should first have pzoperty acquisition in this regard. He in
detail explained the procedure whoch Council could follow.
Further discussion followed at which time City Planner Pass explained to Council Planning
Commission's thoughts with regard to the shore!ina reg]ona] p~rk development.
~ ~ ~t which time mention was made for the ne~d to have depart-
Further discussion ,o..!o~ed .
mental recommendations~ reports, the method of accomplishing the plans, purchase of
property, zoning of land and declaration of the areas as open spacc.
~,{r. ~dward Rickenbacher, ]26 Rosewood ?,~y, uraed that the Council hear the comments and
thoughts from the Cap t+al Improvement Co,~mittee which studied this matter in detail.
~.r. John Yantis concurred ~n the com~.ents of ~'~r. Pickenbachcr.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING
ADDITIONAL WATHRS TO
SPRUCE AV~NU. STORM DRAIN:
Mr. Donald Crimea, !23 Francisco Dr~ve, at this time brought to Council's attention
the matter of additional waters being added to the Spruce Avenue culvert~ expressing
concernina regarding thi~ matter after which discussion fo~..low~d concerning the capa-
cities of the drain~, their ability to take these additional t,,'~ters and thc ~mount of
waters which could be expected.
Lengthy discussion followed after which Mr. Grimes urged that Council. authorize a further
study on the waters which were entering the Spruce Avenue culvert after which Councilman
Bertuce!li moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that a study be
made and a report submitted as soon as possible concerning the additional water~ being
placed in the Spruce Avenue culvert.
ADJOURNN~NT TO AN 5XEC1JTIVE Mayor Ahem stated that if there were nc objections, the meetin? would be adjourned to an
PERSONNEL SESSION: Executive Personnel Session in accordance with Government Code Sect,.on 54957 and other
applicable sections.
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The Council then adjourned to the Executive Personnet Session at 10:15 p.m.
R2CONVENING THE MEETING:
The City Council return6d to the Council Chambers and Mayor Ahem reconvened the meeting
at 10:35 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
P~ent:
Absent:
Ce'~ncilmen Patrick 2. Ahem, Frank J. Bertuce!li,'William A. Borba,
F. Frank Mammini and ;~'arren Steinkamp
None
£~oLOY¥~"~NT T2RMINATION OF Mayor Ahern at this time announced that City Council had taken action to terminate the
CITY ~ANAG£R THOMAS McKENZIE employment of Mr. Thomas McKenzie as City .Manager for the City of South Sen Francisco and
AND APPOINTMENT OF ACTING
CITY MANAGER ROSS:
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to appoint Assistant City Manager Laurence Ross as Acting City Manager in the interim.
Councilman Mammini moved that Assistant City Manager Laurence Ross be appointed Acting
City Manager and that the City ].mmediately advertise for applications for the position
of City ganager, He then stated that he wished the records to indicate that the termination
of Mr, McKenzie was by a 3 to 2 vote of the City Council,
Councilman Borba seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
Councilman Bertucelli at this time commented on the additional compensation for the
Acting City Manager to which the Mayor replied that this would be worked out at a later
date.
Mayor Ahem requested that the records indicate that the City Manager requested to be
terminated rather than resign.
There being nothing further Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp
and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, September 22, 1970 at
5:00 p.m.
Time of adjournment: 10:40 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED
* The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not'verbatim.
The proceedings of this meeting are taped and a!] discussions are contained therein.