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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1970-11-02 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1970 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING - USE PERMIT 166 TO END OF EVENING'S MEETING: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMS: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT NO. 2A CLAIMS: 8:00 p.m. El Camino High School Little Theater. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ahern at 8:08 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Father Paul Coleman of St. Veronlca's Catholic Church. Mayor Ahem stated that if there were no objections, the Public Hearing concerning Use Permit 166, Damien House, would be heard at the end of the meeting so that those who had gone to the City Hall to attend this meeting would be given the opportunity to come to E! Camino High School Theater and be heard. There being no objections, the Public Hearing was continued to the end of the meeting so that all might participate. Present: Absent: Counci Imen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucel I i, Wi I liam A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. None Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1970 and the adjourned regular meeting of October 22, 1970. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1970 and the adjourned regular meeting of October 22, 1970 be approved as submitted. Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $367,626.50, be approved for payment. Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. I as submitted for payment. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. i, in the amount of $16.12 be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claims: (a) Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated September 21, 1970 in the amount of $59.50 for Soils Engineering Services. (b) California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $22.98 for services from 8/24 to 9/23/70 to three connections to the Island planters and connection to new lift station landscaping irrigation system. (c) McGuire & Hester claim dated October 19, 1970 in the amount of $2,6t5.10 for work completed through 10/19/70. (d) McGuire and Hester claim dated October 19, 1970 in the amount of $7,173.17 for final retention on previously unaccepted items. 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) Cooper-Clark & Associates claim dated September 21, 1970 in the amount of $59.50 for Soils Engineering Services. (b) California Water Service Company claim in the amount of $22.98 for services from 8/24 to 9/23/70 to three connections to the island planters and connection to new lift station landscaping irrigation system. (c) McGuire & Hester claim dated October 19, 1970 in the amount of $2,615.09 for work completed through 10/19/70. (d) McGuire & Hester claim dated October 19, 1970 in the amount of $7,173.18 for final retention on previously unaccepted items. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the Claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial PaFk, Unit No. 2A, be approved for payment. SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DIST. CLAIMS: So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drainage Assessment District Claims: (a) Carlisle Company claim dated October 21, 1970 in the amount of $386.40 for Improvement Bond Printing. (b) City of South San Francisco claim in the amount of $53,,241.66 dated October 22, 1970 to repay monies advanced in the So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump Assessment District. (c) Wenrick and Associates claim dated October 30, 1970 in the amount of $10,404.18 for Progress Estimate No. 4. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm D~ainage Assessment District be approved for payment. TANFORAN AVE.-SHAW ROAD STORM DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: Tanforan Avenue~Shaw Road Storm Drainage Assessment District Claim: Marvin Church, County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County, claim dated October 21, 1970 in the amount of $9.00 for recording fee. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Tanforan Avenue-Shaw Road Storm Drainage Assessment District be approved for payment. 12 MILE CREEK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CLAIM: 12 Mile Creek Assessment District Claim: Carlisle Company claim dated October 21, 1970 in the amount of $466.20 for Improvement Bond Printing. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for 12 Mile Creek Assessment District be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING The next item listed on the evening's agenda was the Notice of Hearing - Appeal from APPEAL FROM USE PERMIT Use Permit Order UP-166 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission Conditionally ORDER UP-166 DAMIEN HOUSE: Granting Use Permit to Establish Damien House Drop In Center in an Existing Single Family Dwelling at 983 Linden Avenue in the C-3 District. ~-0~0 Since City Council had decided to consider the Public Hearing at the end of the evening's meeting, Council continued to the next matter. RESOLUTION NO. 5436 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZING WORK; & CALLING BIDS FOR WEED CONTROL PROGRAM: 5-0 o C' The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum date.d October 20, 1970 from the Superin- tendent of Public Works requesting approval of specifications for Weed Control Program for 1970-71 and requesting authorization to advertise for bids. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR WEED CONTROL PROGRAM, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO STREET DEPARTMENT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5437 AWARD OF CONTRACT BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT ENTRANCE TO CITY, AIR- PORT BLVD. BETWEEN RANDOLPH & BUTLER: The Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 28, 1970 from the Landscape Specialist sub- mitting compilation of bids and recommendation for the award of contract for the Beautification Project = Entrance to the City, Airport Boulevard between Randolph Avenue and Butler Road was the next item for Council's consideration. Acting City Manager Laurence Ross declared the bids received, stating that the lowest bidder was Watkin &Sibbald and Watkin, Sibbald &Bortolussi, Inc. with the Iow bid of $8,419. Acting City Manager!:':Ross requested Council's approval of an additional amount of $105 be charged to this project for administrative costs, with the total amount of the project, $8,524.53. Councilmam Borba so moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried. Councilman Steinkamp requested that the records show the Beautification Project was awarded to the lowest bidder after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, ENTRANCE TO THE CI~, AIR I~ORT BOULEVARD BETWEEN RANDOLPH AND BUTLER." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Stelnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5438 AUTHORIZING Gi;~ANT OF A GRADING PERMIT TO KAISER HOSPITAL: CitynAttorney Noonan stated that the next resolution, while not listed on the agenda, was discussed earlier in the Study Session and comes at the request of the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc., for a grading permit. He explained that the resolution which would authorize granting of the grading permit and which would include the recommendations of the Director of Public Works; require the filing of indemnity agreements by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc., was ready for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT OF A GRADING PERMIT TO KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS, INC." Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. CLAIM AS FILED BY ANTONIO GAUDIO IN BEHALF OF FREGOS I ' S MARKET: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Antonio J. Gaudio, Attorney at Law, in behalf of Archi Fregosl, proprietor of Fregosi's Market, alleging damages incident to the temporary cloeing of Baden Avenue to vehicular traffic between September 2 and Octobe~rS, 1970. CLAIM AS FILED BY ANTONIO GAUDIO IN BEHALF OF FREGOSI'S MARKET: (CONTINUED)~-~)~ STATUS OF ASSESSMENT IN TANFORAN AVE.-SHAW ROAD DRA I NAGE PROJECT: ~ Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insuCance carrier. The next item was the communication dated October 23, 1970 from the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch, advising as to the status of the assessment in the Tanforan Avenue- Shaw Road Drainage Proje¢~ as levied against the lands of Cape Esperance, recommending advance of assessment by the City to be repaid upon transfer of ownership. Accompanying are communication dated October 22, 1970 from United States of America General Services Administration dated October 22, 1970 forwarding Notice To Pay Assessment; communication from the office of the City Clerk dated October 23, 1970 requesting infor- mation in this regard from the office of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch. Mayor Ahern stated that this was a request for the City to advance the amount of the assessment as an advance to the project and not as a payment of the assessment. City Attorney Noonan commented that authorization could be made by the City Council for the advancement of these funds to the.project and that further action was to be taken in this regard by the assessment attorneys and his office in order that future purchasers of the property would be placed on notice that this obligation was to be repaid ~o the City at such time as transfer of title to the~operty was made by the United States Government. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the assessment attorneys, Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch; and City Attorney Noonan be approved and accepted. REQUEST OF D I V I S I ON OF HIGHWAYS FOR CON- VEYANCE--ROUTE 186 & BAYSHORE FREEWAY INTERCHANGE: The next item was the request of theDivision of Highways for conveyance by City of parcel located in San Bruno Slough which is required for new San Bruno Route 186 and Bayshore Freeway Interchange. Mayor Ahern stated that if there were no objections, this matter would 6e referred to the City Staff for further review and return to Council as soon as possible. There being no objections, it was so ordered. USE PERMIT 159 MENN INVESTMENT CO.: .FO b-O The next item was the Inter-OffiCe Memorandum dated October 27, 1970 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission submitting recommendations for UP-159 - request of Menn Investment Company to construct a 36-unit apartment house on the easterly side of Alida Way, between Alta Vista and Country Club Drives, in the R-3 and C-I Districts. Mayor~Ahern commented that the ma~ter had been discussed at the Study meeting earlier in the afternoon at which time Council had before them the recommendations from the Police Chief and Fire Chief that no electronically-controlled g~e be installed due. to the need for entrance of emergency vehicles without undue delay; and. that.the applicant, in lieu of the electronically-controlled gate, had agreed to the installation of extra lighting and a sign which would indicate that parking was for residents only. He stated that this would then eliminate any problems which might exist. REPORT OF WESTBOROUGH PLANNING COMMITTEE: S-8 Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that Use Permit 159 - request of Menn Investment Company - be granted, subject to the con- dit~t.ons of lighting and signs. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 27, 1970 from the Secretary t° the Planning Commission adv~ing of Commission's action on the Report of the Westborough Planning Committee, was the next item for Council's attention. Mayor Ahern stated that if there were no objections, this matter would be continued. There being no pbjections, it was so ordered. CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: The next item was the City Planner's Report 'to the City Council with respect to Use and Variance Requests considered on October 26, 1970. Since no action on Use and Variance Requests wes.::,taken, a report had not been submitted and no further consideration by Council was required. CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 C.C. & F. UNITS 2 & 2A: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 22, 1970 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of Change Order No. 9, in the amount of $3,125. to the contract with McGuire & Hester in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Units 2 and 2A. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that' the reco~endation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK & REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZA- TION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - EL CAMINO UNDERGROUND FIRE ALA~4: MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- STANDING - SO. S. F. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 27, 1970 from the Director of Public Works recommending acceptance of work and authorization to file Notice of Completion in El Camino Underground Fire Alarm. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The next matter was the communication dated October 15, 1970 from the Acting City Manager concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with the South San Francisco Municipal Employee MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSN.: Association regarding survey of certain positions and submitting recommendations. ~)-000 Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendations of the Acting City Manager be approved and accepted. MEMOPJ~NDUMS OF UNDERSTANDINGs. WITH LOCAL 1569 AMER. FED. Of STATE, COUNTY & MUN I C I PAL EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO; SO. S.F. POLICE DEPT.; LOCAL 1507 FEDERATED FI RE FIGHTERS AFL-C I 0: ?-0oo DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: L- EMPLOYMENT OF BARTON CON- STRUCTION CO. FOR CLEAN lNG UNDER BRIDGES ON COLMA CREEK: REQUEST OF TOWN OF COLMA TO CONNECT TO C I TY' S SEWAGE SYSTEM: PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT ORDER UP- 166 DAMIEN HOUSE DROP IN CENTER: .905-0 Acting City Manager Laurence Ross stated that the next three items listed on the agenda: (4) Communication dated October 23, 1970 from the Acting City Manager concerning Memorandum of Understanding with Local 1569 of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees AFL-CIO regardlng survey of certain positions and submitting recommendations in this regard; (5) Communication dated October 13, 1970 from the Acting City Manager concerning Memorandum of Understanding with the South San Francisco Police Department, regarding survey of certain positions and submitting recommendations; (6) Communication dated October 23, 1970 from the Acting City Manager concerning Memorandum of Understanding with Local 1507 of the Federated Fire Fighters, AFSC&ME, AFL-CIO, regerding survey of certain positions and submitting recommendations, be continued for a thirty-day period for further review. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern so ordered. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: (a) Application as filed by Morrow, Josephine andWalt for Off-Sale Beer & Wine at 354 Commercial Avenue. (b) Application as filed by McErlain, John A. and Nancy Lee for Person to Person Prem to Prem at 2226 Westborough Square. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Reports placed on file. While not appearing on the evening's agenda, Council considered the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 28, 1970 from the Director of Public Works recommending Council authorize the employment of Barton Construction Company on an hourly basis, total cost of work e#timated approximately $10,000, for excavating and removing silt and wood piling from under various bridges on COlBa Creek. Councilman Bertucellimoved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The request concerning the application of the Town of Colma to connect to the City's sewage system was next considered by Council. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mamm~ni and regularly carried, that the City Staff be authorized to pursue the application of the Town of Colma. Mayor Ahern stated that there being no further ~usiness, Council would now consider the Public Hearing and everyone would be given the opportunity to speak. The Public Hearing concerned the Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Use Permit UP-166 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission conditionally Granting Use Permit to Establish Damien House Drop In Center in an Existing Single Family Dwelling at 983 Linden Avenue in the C-3 District. Accompanying were the letter of appeal from Mr. Joseph Saco protesting the granting of UP-166 and letters of protest as received from Mrs. Roy Davia dated October 4, 1970; Gemini Metals & Iron Art Works dated October 6, 1970 and countersigned by Overhead Door Company. Also accompanying is the letter as signed by Reverend Bill Willms, Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, and Reverend Kenneth Glenn, First Southern Baptist Church, support- ing the Damien Center. Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written ~rotests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that the following communications and petitions had been received in this regard: letter of protest dated September 30, 1970 from Mr. Joseph Saco; letter of protest:dated October 4, 1970 from Mrs. Roy Davis; letter of protest dated October 6, 1970 from Gemini Metals & Iron Art Works and Overhead Door Company as countersigned by Mr. Robert A. Miller and Mr. Thomas K. Bigg!; letter of support dated September 24, 1970 as signed by Reverend Bill Wilims, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Reverend Kenneth Glenn, First Southern Baptist Church; letter of support dated October 29, 1970 from Mrs. Merri L. Delucchi; letter of support dated October 30, 1970 from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leighton; letter of protest dated November 2, 1970 from Mrs. Lillian Sivell; letter of protest dated November 2, 1970 from Mrs. Barbara Contos; Protest Petition as signed by 161 signatures; Petition in Support as signed by 411 signatures. Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone present wished to speak on the subject. Mr. Leo Sack, 2248 Shannon Drive, stated that he was the Chairman of Friends of Damien House Steering Committee, and urged Council's consideration to the establish- ment of the Damlen House since the need was obvious, and at the present time, in the critical stages. He explained the organization of their group after which at the request of Mayor Ahern, he read the stipulations as contained in the Planning Commission's Use Permit recommendations which they could carry out as requested. He requested permission to speak again on the subject matter. Mr. August Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way, requested information concerning the tFpe of structure in the house which was to be used, during which time he discussed this in def~l with Mr. Leonard Pittz, Chief Building Inspector. He likewise requested information concerning the amount of square footage which would be used for occupancy Dr. Paul Nielsen, Superintendent of South San Francisco UnEied School District, commented that he was not present this evening representing the Board of Trustees nor,;was he representing the audience, but was representing a segment of students in the school district. He stated that help was needed in this regard, that the program could not be done completely by the schools, that assistance was needed during the evening hours and during the night, stating that the school authorities had expelled students who had either sold drugs or used drugs on school premises, PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT ORDER UP-166 DAMIEN HOUSE DROP IN CENTER: (CONTINUED) Mr. Bob Franklin, 289 Village Way, related his experiences with incidents which took place when he visited a Damien House in New Jersey, stating that as soon as ouch an establishment were allowed, undesirables would find their way into South San Francisco and objected to the granting of this request. Mrs. Tuba Stamates, 429 Hemlock Avenue, stated that she was opposed to the location of Damien House because of its close proximity to a nearby elementary school. Mr. Steven Stamates, 429 Hemlock Avenue, stated that this matter had come to the attention of Council some two years ago and at that time, had been denied. He requested a continuance of the matter so other residents of his area could be present to speak on this matter. Mr. William Vitalie, 2343 Edgewood Way, commented that youth of the community needed help and that the door should not be closed in their face, and urged Council's consideration to the establishment of Damien House. Councilman Mammini commented that he had attended many Damien House meetings add that they were trying to get a job done, stating that several years ago, they attempted to locate in South San Francisco and were requested to find the right place. Councilman Mammini then moved that the appeal be denied and that Damien House be granted its Permit. Councilmen Steinkamp seconded the motion. Father James Purcell, 315 Walnut Avenue, stated that a communication had been forwarded from the Parish Council of All Souls Church which was an elected body representing the entire Parish, this elected body being composed of people from 40 to 50 years of age and had unanimously endo~sed~' the concept of the Damien House. He then went on to explain the need for Damien House and urged Council's serious consideration to its establishment. A youth residing on Fleetwood Drive, urged Council's consideration to the establishment of Damien House because of its need. .. Mrs. Nancy Hale, 123 Cuesta Drive, at this time read a statement from the Citizens' Advisory Committee to the schools, spoke on the C~mittee's formation, its membership and urged the establishment of Damien House, requesting Council's support. Mr. Nathan Seres, 153 Northwood Drive, stated that he was a resident near the Brentwood Bowling Alley, reciting some of the many disturbances which took place at that establishment and the damages to private property. He stated that he supported the Damien House, con- cluding-that the youngsters were requesting help and that youth be given a chance. Councilman Bertucelli stated that he had always tried to look out for all of the citizens and their welfare as well as the youth of the City; that conditions had been imposed on the Use Permit and would support giving the youngsters a chance. He further remarked that if the added condition would be made to the Use Permit that if any problem arose, the Permit would be i~ediately revoked. Discussion then followed between Councilman Borba and Mr. Korwitz concerning age groups which would be visiting Damien House after which Mrs. Merri De lucchi, 700 Serra Drive, stated that she was affiliated with the Damien House, had three small children and did not hesitate bringing her children with her whenever it was necessary to visit a Damien House location. In answer to Councilman Borba, Police Chief Rosano commented on the matter of drug problems, stating that drug abuse exists in every social, economic level in every city in the United States. Reverend Bill Willms, 408 Forrest View Drive, Pastor of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, spoke on the resolution which had been passed by the South San Francisco Ministerial Fellow- ship, reading it in full, which resolutio~ supported the idea of the Damien House. He stated that it was not their purpose to simply pass a resolution, but to lend their support to such a program. He urged Council to vote in favor of Damien House. Mrs. Beryl Harris, 434 Hemlock Avenue, stated that she wished to object to the location because of its close proximity to the local elementary school. Mrs. Amy Pilgrim, resident of San Mateo, stated that she had two children, ages 7 and 9, that she was actively involved in Damien House work and that her children gained by their re- lation to other people. Mr. Henry Rogers 78 Granada Drive, stated that he appreciated Council's indication to approve the permit, requesting Councilman Bertucelil to withdraw his suggestion to close the Damien house in the event ~f one incident were to take place since the incident would be brought about at no fault of Damlen House. He concluded by stating this was too severea condition. Councilman Bertucelli stated that, in his opinion, the matter of revocation was contained in Item 13 of the Planning Commission Use Permit and that his additional condition was not needed. Reverend Carl Curtwright stated that his hand was always stretched out to anyone who needed help, that n~st of the people gathered here this evening were to help and urged Council to grant the Permit. Mr. Eugene DiPasqua, 648 Serra Drive, confronted on his personal experience which came about as a result of taking a prescription authorized by a doctor which had a reverse affect on him and of the resulting arrest and incarceration. He urged that the young people be give a chance they deserve. PUBLIC HEARING USE PERMIT ORDER UP-166 DAMIEN HOUSE DROP IN CENTER: (CONTINUED) SUBMITTAL OF PETITION FAVORING DAMIEN HOUSE: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: they would continue their stand in this regard and urged Council's assistance in this request. Mr. Gerald Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, stated that he was in agreement with Dr. Nielsen, urged Council's consideration to the establishment of the Damien House which would provide a solution for the problems of youth. Mr. Phil Heumann, Metropolitan Furniture Company, 950 Linden Avenue, stated that he was located across the street feom the proposed building, that they had been in this location for a number of years and looked forward to Damien House as neighbors. He urged Council's consideration in granting this permit, remarking that it was the youngsters who wished to help themselves. He further remarked that they were prepared to offer pieces of fur- niture to them in helping them establish the Damien House. Mr. Robert Miller, Gemini Metals & Iron Art Works, stated that when Mr. Sack', repre- senting the Damien House, spoke to him earlier, mention was made that it was the location for run-away children, upset children, and that the matter of narcotics had been played down. He stated that while he was not opposed to the program, felt the location was not a proper one, that the building was not the type which could house the number of people proposed nor was there adequate parking. Mr. Sack at this time presented for the consideration of Council a petition containing some 400 signatures which favored the establishment of Damien House. Mr. John F. Dillon, 28 Arlington Drive, stated that he was an employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles in San MateD and the Damien House was located next door to their office, and at no time was there any nuisance, no parking problems, nor need for Police int®~ention. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented that in the San MateD Damien House location a bad infection of hepatitus had taken place but that no mention had been made of this, this evening. Dr. Howard Gurezwitz, Chief Mental Health Office'of the County of San MateD, stated that he had discussed these facts with Dr. James Body, Director of Public Health, who stated that there had been no report of hepatitus in the San MateD location and further explained the types of hepatitus which could be contracted. He stated that he had no knowledge of any drug abuses in the San MateD Damien House. Mr. Joe Krowitz stated that he was the Director of Programs for the Damien House, stating that if Damien House were allowed, there would be programs of work shop and activities for youngsters who would visit the establishment. He further explained to Council the pro- visions which would be made for overnight residents and the conditions under which such residency would be allowed. Discussion followed between Mayor Ahern and Mr. Krowitz concerning~l~ matter of residency and the requirements. Councilman Borba at this time discussed with Mr. Krowitz the matter of minimum and maximum ages of people to be allowed as residents after which he brought to the attention of the City Council violations which had taken place in the San Mated location and the fact that neighboring cities in the Peninsula did not wish the establishment of such a Damien House. Mr. Sack, in answer to Council's inquiry, informed them as to how the funds were to be derived for the Damien House and that it would not be at tax payers' expense. Discussion followed during which time Councilman Borba commented on other violations which had taken place. Mr. John Dillon commented on the number of people which would be involved in this program and the purposes for which it would serve. Mr. Robert Voioslng, 2228 Kenry Way, stated that he wished to go on record in favor of the Damien House, stating that the people who staff Damien House were trying to help even though there were limited funds in this regard. He urged Council to grant the Use Permit as requested. Mr. lan McKinnon, resident staff member of the Damien House and Director of the Damien House in San MateD, stated that he had become a resident not as a drug problem, but because of his attitude towards society and from the counseling which he had received, was given a new attitude, eventually working with church groups and other organizations to assist the youth. Mr, Thomas Biggs, 975 Linden Avenue, whose business is established next to the proposed Damien House location, stated that he did not oppose the Damlen House but its location. In answer to Councilman Steinkamp, Mr. Sack reported as to how a Police officer from the City's Police Department would function on the Advisory Committee. He remarked that this was volunteer help, that there were no paid salaries and that they acted as resource people to whom' the Directors could turn in case of a determination. In answer to Mayor Ahern, Mr. Sack explained the structure of Damien House and how it operated. Miss Rosalee Maleck, 585 Rocca Avenue, stated that she was a school teacher involved with both grade school children and Jr. high school students and knew the need for such a program; further stating that the time has now come ~m such a program, urging Council to grant the request. Mayor Ahern declared a recess at 9:45 p.m. Mayor Ahern recal led the meeting to order at I0:00 p.m. 326 ADJOURNMENT: Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Borba abstained from voting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMI TTED, *The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.