HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1970-10-19~GULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1970
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL: ......
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CLAIMS:
PARKING DISTRICT
NO. 1 CLAIMS:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT
NO. 2 CLAIMS:
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT
NO. 2A CLAIMS:
RESOLUTION NO. 5427
AWARD OF CONTRACT
BREAKWATER EXTENSION
OYSTER POINT MARINA:
8:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahern at 8:03 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which, at the suggestion of
Councilman Steinkamp, a moment of reverent silence in honor of our Lord was held.
Present: Councilmen
and Warren
Absent: Councilman
Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A.
Steinkamp.
F. Frank Mammini.
Borba
Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting
of September 21, 1970, adjourned regular meeting of September 22, 1970 and regular
meeting of October 5, 1970.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that
the Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1970, adjourned regular meeting of
September 22, 1970 and regular meeting of October 5, 1970 be approved as submitted.
Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted
for payment.
Councilman Steinkemp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the regular claims, totaling $2~3,100.56, 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 Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried,
that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. l, in the amount of $69.41,
be approved for payment.
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claims;
(a) McGuire & Hester claim dated September 25, 1970 in the amount of $6,388.29
for work completed through September 25, 1970.
(b) McGuire & Hester claim dated September 25, 1970 in the amount of $h~,870.23
for 10% retention of items of work as accepted by City on September 21, 1970.
City Clerk Arthur Rodondi stated that the claim for the 10% retention of items of
work was presented for approval only at this time.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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) McGuire & Hester claim dated September 25, 1970 in the amount of $6,388.30
for work completed through September 25, 1970.
(b) McGuire & Hester claim dated September 22, 1970 in the amount of $44,870.2h
for 10% retention of items of work as accepted by City on September 21, 1970.
City Clerk Arthur Rodondi stated that this like claim for the 10% retention of items
of work was presented for approval only at this time.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A
be approved for payment.
The next item for Council's attention was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 13,
1970 from the Director of Public Works advising of receipt of bids at 10:00 a.m. on
October 19, 1970 for the Breakwater Extension at the Oyster Point Marina.
Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received, stating that the lowest
bidder was Duncanson -Harrelson Co., with the bid of $51,354.
After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso-
lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BREAKWATER EXTENSION = OYSTER POINT
MARINA."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
~RESOLUTION NO. 5428
ACCEPTING STREET & HIGHWAY
EASEMENT - R~Y PLAZA:
RESOLUTI . NO. 5 29
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AG~EF_~ENT PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS ROTARY PLAZA:
RESOLUTION NO. 5~30
ACC ING WOCAa= PEaT
FROM SO. S.F. SCHOOL DIST.
FOR STORM DRAIN P~POSES
(ROT~Y P~):
RESOLUTION NO. 5431
RESCINDING RESO. NO.
5408:
RESOLUTION NO. 2432
APPROVING POLICE DEPT.
ROOF REPAIRS AND AUTHO-
RIZING AGREEMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. ~33
FORWARDING PROPOSALS TO
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMIS-
SION RE: R.R. RIGHT-OF-
WAY LANDSCAPING:
z(o.,. 4)q
APPROVING PLANS & SPECS
AUTHORIZING WORK AND
CALLING BIDS FOR SEAW
ROAD AND SAN MATEO AVE.
PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS
AND FORCE MAIN:
APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP (PARCEL MAP
66 E.H. EDWARDS CO.,
OYSTER PT. BLVD. &
INDUSTRIAL WAY):
EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT
REQUEST FOR FILING OF
FINAL MAPS OF WESTBO-
ROUGH NO. 4:
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution accepting a street and highway ease-
ment - Rotary Plaza after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled:
"ARESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STREET ~qD HIGHWAY EASEMENT FROM V. W. COLLINS AND ELEANOR
COLLINS, HIS WIFE, AND THE CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATER DAY SAINTS, A UTAH CORPORATION (ROTARY PLAZA)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution as one authorizing execution of an
Agreement with Rotary Plaza for public improvements after which Councilman Borba introduced
the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT, CONSTRUCTION
AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - ROTARY PLAZA.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Aborn, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning Rotary Plaza as one acce~t-
ing a revocable permit from the South San Francisco Unified School District to accommodate
drainage facilities after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A REVOCABLE PERMIT FROMTNE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR STORMDRAIN PURPOSES (ROTARY PLAZA)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Fr~n~ J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
The next resolution rescinding Resolution No. 5408 which was a duplicate resolution re-
garding Winston Manor Branch of Colma Creek was next explained by City Attorney Noonan
after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5408 (WINSTON MANOR BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, nnne. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution while not appearing on the agenda
was discussed earlier in Study Session and concerned the roof repairs of the Police facili~
after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROV-
ING POLICE DEPARTMENT ROOF REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Aborn, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which comes at the request of the
Acting City Manager and relates to the Memorandum of the City Planner concerning Railroad
Right-of-Way landscaping and would forward the City's position in the matter to the Public
Utilities Commission.
Councilman Bertucelli inSroduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION FORWARDING PRO-
POSALS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPING,"
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli~
William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini.
The next resolution was requested by the Director of Public Works and was explained h~
City Attorney Noon'an after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WOREAND CALLING ~0R
BIDS FOR SHAW ROAD AND SAN MATEO AVENUE PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS AND FORCE MAIN."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ah~rn, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A. Borba and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank M~mm~ni.
The next item was the Tentative Parcel Map No. 66 as applied for by Louis A. Arata re-
questing subdivision to create two industrial lots on the southeasterly corner of Oyster
Point Boulevard and Industrial Way.
Accompa~ing was the letter of protest as received from E. H. Edwards Company dated
September 22, 1970.
City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution which Council could adopt authorizing exe-
cution of an ~reement to provide set backs and reservation of area for road improvement
with the proviso that the owner or developer may participate in an improvement district
to discharge that obligation; the number of years which Council may wish this Agreement
to lull.
Director of Public Works Goss remarked that a period of ten years would be a reasonable
time after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (PARCEL MAP 66 - E. H. EDWARDS COMPANY, OYSER POINT
BOULEVARD AND INDUSTRIAL WAY)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli,
William A; Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammfui.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 29, 1970 from the Secretary
to the Planning Commission requesting extension of time limit for the filing of Final Maps
of WestboroughNo. 4.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and. regularly carried, that
the recommendation of the Planning Co~ssion be approved and accepted.
CITY PLANNER' S REPORT:
GRANT OF REVOCABLE PERMIT
TO EL CAMIN0 GOLF COURSE:
INCINERATION OF GARBAGE
REPORT:
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
CREDIT - CLAY AVENUE PARK:
PROGRESS REPORTS
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
ENTRANCES TO CITY:
OOQ
COMPLETION OF WORK; REQUEST
FOR ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORI-
ZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION - LANDSCAPE
DEVELOPMENT HICKEY BLVD.
AT HILTON AVENUE:
soo(
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS DELETION
WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION:
The next item was the City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to
Use and Variance Requests considered on October 13, 1970.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Report accepted and placed on file.
City Clerk Arthur Rodondi stated that the next matter concerned the granting of a permit
to the E1 Camino Golf Course proprietor to pave a City-owned easement adjacent to
their property.
City Attorney Noonan explained that the matter had been discussed whereby the City
would grant a Revocable Permit to improve or pave to the City's standards a City-
owned easement to the E1 Camino Golf Club operators. He explained that the grantee
would assume all liabilities and this Revocable Permit was recommended by all
departments.
Mayor Ahem stated that this should not cause any interruption to the construction
of the new Kaiser facility.
Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried,
that the Revocable Permit be granted to the E1 Camino Golf Course to improve the
City's easement.
Councilman Steinkamp explained that this property is the easement which existed for
the San Francisco Street Car Line No. 40 and ha~ been abandoned for the last 20 years.
The next item for Council's attention was the report from Mr. J. D. Spink, Rust
Engineering Company, concerning Incineration of Garbage.
Acting City Manager Laurence Ross stated that Mr. Spink was unable to come at this
time but intended to be here in December.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem continued the matter until such time as
Mr. Spink would be present to give his report.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 14, 1970 from the Super-
intendent of Recreation and Parks, recommending approval of Change Order No. i in the
amount of $2,500 credit to the contract of G. M. Labrucherie & Associates, Inc. -
C~ay Avenue Park.
Acting City Manager Ross stated that this was a reduction in the contract, leaving
a total contract amount at $70,681.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried
that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved
and accepted.
The Progress Reports dated October 1 and 14, 1970 from the Landscape Specialist con-
cerning Beautification Projects, Entrances to the City were the next matter for
Council's consideration.
At the request of Mayor Ahem, Acting City Manager Ross outlined the progress of the
entrances at Westborough Boulevard at Skyline Boulevard; E1 Camino Real at San
Bruno City limits; and Airport Boulevard at Brisbane City limits.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated September 30, 1970 from Landscape
Specialist advising of work completion and reco~-~ending accepte~ice and requesting
authorization to file Notice of Completion for the Landscape Development Hickey Boule-
vard at Hilton Avenue.
Councilman Steinkampmoved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist be approved and accepted and
authorization be granted to file Notice of Completion.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum from the City Attorney dated October 19,
1970 regarding the request of County for formal action of Council deleting the overpass
and County's position regarding easement obligations for the Golf Club parcel.
City Attorney Noonan stated that he had received a telephone communication from the
County that Council move for the deletion, and as was discussed at the Study Session
earlier, that City further pursue with the County regarding preservation of rights
and he would have a report next week for Council.
Mayor Ahem explained that the suggestion was to hold the land in Sbeyance fomr
to six months after the road is completed in the event the study results in the
need for an overpass in this area.
Councilman Borba explained his position in the motion to include the overpass at
West Orange and Camaritas Avenues in the construction of the Westborough Boulevard
Extension.
In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry as to the exact location of the anchor
easements, Director of Public Works Goss explained that the overpass site was within
the right of way, back of the curb, and was part of the County acquisition for the road
Discussion followed concerning severance damages and the situation of one access on
Westborough Boulevard.
Mr. Donald GAmma, 3790 Cork Place, requested to know when the request to the County
was made to hold the area in abeyance to which City Attorney Noonan replied that it
had been handled by the City Manager's office and he did not know.
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS DELETION
WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION:
(CONTINUED)
REPORT TO COUNCIL RE:
DUST CONTROL PROGRAM:
5"0 8
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
BOX CULVERT WINSTON
BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK:
£3/7
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
WESTBOROUGH BLVD.
IMPROVEMENT:
CHANGE ORDER NO.
WESTBOROUGH BLVD.
IMPROVEMENT:
AWARD OF CONTRACT
POLICE PATROL CARS:
City Attorney Noonan explained the earlier action of Councilman Borba's motion;
the result of the elect~n of September 15, 1970; and the request of Mayor Ahem
to preserve the rights under the Joint Powers Agreement.
Discussion followed concerning City's payment for the acqu~itions; severnace damages;
and concern that this was thought to have been settled.
City Attorney Noonan explained County's wishes in this regard .in following contract
documents and the City's wishes to preserve these rights.
Mayor Ahem refereed the matter to the Acting City Manager to contact the County
and attempt to preserve the rights to the land as covered in the original Joint
Powers Agreement.
The next item was the Report to the City Council from the Acting City Manager con-
cerning Dust Control Program.
Acting City Manager Ross at this time stated that since October 5, 1970, City Staff
has been actively enforcing the program and read the Report dated October 16, 1970
from Raymond A. Maxwell, Assistant CityEngineer, concerning DusttAbatement. Mr.
Ross stated that the City has received a great deal of cooperation from J. H. Snyder
Company and Mr. Arthur Haskins and it has not been necessary to restrict progress
to this date.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Report accepted and placed on file.
The Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 8, 1970 from the Director of Public Works
recommending Council confirmation of Change Order No. 1 - Box Culvert, Winston Branch
of Colma Cree~.~as._the next matter for Council's attention.
Director of Public Works Goss explained that this was a Change Order in the amount of
$250 to the contract with L. R. Yegge Company and that this is to replace soft mud
at the bottom of the proposed concrete box culvert with sand in order to secure
a firm bedding for the culvert.
Councilman Steid~mp moved, seconded by Councilm~n Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 13, 1970 from the Director
of Public Works recommending confirmation of Change Order No. 3 - Westborough Boule-
vard Improvement.
Director of Public Works Goss explained the Change Order in the amount of $375 to
the contract of L. C. Smith Company which was necessary to modify the retaining walls
at the intersectionof Galway and Olympic Drives at Westborough Boulevard, to
conform to the topography.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted.
The Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 13, 1970 from the Director of Public Works
recommending confirmation of Change Order No. 4 to the Westborough Blvd. Improvement.
Director of Public Works Goss explained that the Change Order in the amount of $400
to the contract with L. C. Smith Company was necessary to add a 2" copper water line
to serve the landscape sprinkler system in the center island between Olympic and
Galway Drives.
Councilman Steinamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the recommendation of the Director of Public ~orks be approved and accpeted.
Mayor Ahem requested that the Director of Public works forward a letter to L. C.
Smith Company requesting a time schedule in order that Council be kept informed.
Discussinn followed between Mayor Ahem and Mr. Donald Gamma concerning the extension
of time and the delays in the completion of Westborough Boulevard at which time
Director of Public Works Goss replied that he had received information last Friday
that it would be completed in ten working days.
Councilmam Steinka~p requested that the letter go out as soon as possible and that the
road be completed he,ore'the heavy rains start.
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 8, 1970 from the Equipment
Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilationc~bids and recommendation for eight
Police Patrol Cars.
Acting City Manager Ross declared the bids received, stating that the only bidder was
Volonte Motors with the bid of $22,999; He remarked that he felt this was a fair bid
and that Volonte Motors was not aware that there was no competition. He further
stated that since that time, there is an allowance in the Operating Budget for the
purchase of two additional police units and it might be well to purchase these cars
at the same unit price now in view of the fact that an automobile strike is going on.
Councilman Steinkamp moved that the recommendation .of the City Manager to purchase
ten police units for the unit cost as specified be approved and accepted.
In answer to Councilman Bertucelli's inquiry if this could legally be done, City
Attorney Noonan explained that it was proper and this could be considered an emergency
in light ofthe strike which could prevent further ordering.
Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
Monthly Reports were received from the following:
Police Department - July, August, 1970
Public Library - September, 1970
Fire - September, 1970
Building Department - September, 1970
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file.
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL:
L- 15-01
L-15-o .-
L-IS-I~
L.-
~Department of Alcoholic Bevera~e Cont.ro~:
(a) Applicatimn as filed by Sussex Importers Co,, Ltd.,~r Wine Grower's at
231 Utah Avenue.
(b) Application as filed by Burlingame Foods for On Sale General Bona Fide Eating
Place at 125 Terminal Court.
Application as filed by Casentini, Michael J.; Laufer, Stanley J.; Patrone,
Clifford B. for On Sale General Public Premises at 11~4 Mission Road.
Notice of Withdrawal of Application as filed by Casentini, Michael J.;
Laufer, Stanley J.; Patrons, Clifford B. for On Sale General Public Premises
at 114~ Mission Road.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports placed on file.
COMPLETION OF
WEST PARK 3A-D
COMMON G~m~8:
The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 19, 1970 from Landscape
Specialist John Roffman advising of completion of W~ Park BA-D Common Greens as
per plans and specifications.
Councilman Steinkamp moved that the reco~endation of the Landscape Specialist
regarding acceptance of Common Greens West Park ~A-D be approved and accepted.
City Attorney Noonan suggested the added provision discussed earlier concerning
the assurance of maintenance by the .,developer until the district is formed and
the Common Greens are accepted for maintenance.
Councilman Steinkamp accepted the City Attorney's suggestion as part of his motion.
Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion which was regularly carried.
COMMDNICATION FROM
SO. S.F. CHAMBER OF
CO~ERCE SUR~I~ING
QUARTERLY FiNANCIAL REPORT:
GOOD AND WELFARE:
The next-item was the communication dated October 5, 1970 from the South San Francisco
Chamber of Comm~erce submitting their Quarterly Financial Report.
There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the communication and Report accepted
and placed on file.
There being nothing further, Mayor Ahem asked if anyone on the Council had anything
they wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
COUNCILMAN STEiNKAMP' S
STATEMENT CONCERNiNG THE
FIRING OF 'CITY MANGER
THOMAS Mc~gNZIE:
8-2.,30- ooo
OF FIFTH-MONDAY MONTH
RE: FILING OF APPEALS:
iNFORMATION CONCERNING
FLOOD iNSURANCE:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
COMMENDATION:
DISCUSS~N~ CONCERNING
SEATiNG RESTRICTIONS
ENFORCED IN CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS:
Councilman Steinkamp stated that he would like the records to show that, to his
knowledge, there were no reasons for the firing of City Manager Thomas McKenzie.
There being nothing further from Council, Mayor Ahem then asked if anyone present
in the audience wished to speak under Good and Welfare.
Mr. John Maleck, 226 Clifden Drive, requested to know if anything had been done con-
cerning the conflict of a fifth-Monday month as it c~ncerned the filing of appeals.
City Attorney Noonan stated that copies had been sent to Planning Department for
review and would be presented to Council for adoption.
Mr. Do~ald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, at this time read an article which had
appeared in the San Francisco Examiner under date of October 15, 1970 concerning
flood insurance. He requested that the City and local newspapers make this informatinn
available tothe general public. ~,
Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, commented on the two safety departments. He
first spoke on the recent successful narcotic raids in which the South San Francisco
Police Department participated and which had received area=wide publicity. He
next spoke concerning the restrictions of not placing chairs for the over-flow of
citizens attending the meetings. He questioned why this restriction should suddenly
now be put into force when it had been allowed for so many years.
Fire Chief Marchi, in response, stated thathe had been requested to ascertain the
capacity load for this room and in theinterest of safety in the event of fire or
any other disturbance, aisles were to remain free for exit. He stated seventy people
were the capacity load and these figures were obtained in conjunction with the Chief
Building Inspector and conform~ to .the~Unified Building Code, further stating that.
this information was presented to City officials for their decision.
Councilman Steinkamp remarked that he recalled many meetings where the ~all was
completely filled with people and expressed his concern whF?f it waS[of interest now.
Mr. Henry Rogers, present in the audience, suggested to Council that the City avail
itself of the school facilities for CityCeuncil meetings so that all of the citizens
could be accommodated. He stated that it was a decided inconvenience to make people
stand for the entire length of the meeting.
Mayor Ahem offered the other rooms,for seating and said that the proceedings would
be piped in. He further stated that the Council meetings would be carried by Cable TV
after the first of the year.
~D AND WELFARE:
(COWm~USD)
INQUIRY CONCERNING
SOILS TEST AT INJMP SITE:
j- 2 7
INQUIRY CONCERNING
SIDEWALE INSTALLATION
ALONGSIDE SO. S. F.
HIGH SCHOOL:
J-O YO
INQUIRY CONCERNING
VIOLATION OF SAFETY
ORDINANCE:
COMME]~TS CONCERNING
PLACEMENT OF A CITY-
EMPLOYEE IN A CIVIL
SERVICE TEST:
INVITATION TO COUNCIL TO
miciPAL
POOL:
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Steinkamp recalled Mr. Antonio Montoya's earlier suggestion to use the
E1 C-mtuo High School's auditorium for Council meetings~aud felt this would stimulate
public interest in City Government.
Mr. John Yantis, 239 Armour Avenue, requested to know if the City had received the
results of the soils test at the dump site.
Director of Public Works Goss repl&ed that it was expected within another week.
Mr. Gerald Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, requested information concer~ing the
sidewalk installation along the South San Francisco High School.
Director of Public Works Goss stated that the South San Francisco Unified School
District had decided that they would not put in the sidewalks and would not pay
for it. This warn something that would have to be worked out with the State Department
of Highways.
Mr. Richard Battaglia, 371 Valverde Drive, inquired, after the many years of violation
of the safety ordinance, why was this being brought up at this time.
Mayor Ahem explained that during many meetings, there-would be only 15 to 20 people
in attendance and it was Council's wish to make it safe for those attending the meeting-,
Fire Chief Marchi stated that the matter of two exists and cDnformance to the
Unified Building Code had been discussed and Fire Marshall Fox had written reports
concerning these.
Mr. Anton&$ M~ntoya, l128Miller Avenue, spoke in behalf of Mr. };aymond Lopez, a
seven-year employee of the City, who had placed second in a Civil Service test for an
engineering position an~wa~ passed over by the selection of one who had passed third
on the list.
Acting City Manager Ross replied that Mr. Montoyawould be welcome to attend a
Personnel meeting to be held the next night and this matter could not be discussed in
public at this time.
Mr. Montoya stated that he was a voluntary spokesman for the Spanish-speaking people
in the community and felt Mr. '~opez should be given consideration Because of his
passing second in the test and a seven-year employee of the City.
Acting. City Manager Laurence Ress stated that the Recreation Commission had invited
City Council.only to view the new Municipal Swimming Pool on Thursday, October 22, 1970
at 8:00 p,m. and at that time, the official opening date would be determined.
Councilman Steinkampmoved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried,
that the meetin~ be adjourned to Thursday, October 22, 1970 at 8:00 p.m.
Time of adjournment: 9:08 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED:
Mayer
The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim.
The proceedings of th~ssmeeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.