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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-02-16REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD TUESDAY, F£BRBARY 16, 1971 TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: PLE[~GE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONs, Mayor Ahern called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Robert Fo Clazie of St. Paul's Methodist Church, no Invocation was given. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent; Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. None MINUTES: Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the special meeting of January 25, 1971 and the regular meeting of February I, 1971. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the special meeting of January 25, 1971 and the regular meeting of February I, 1971, be approved as submitted. CLAIMS: Mayor Ahern then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $72,22~.9~. be approved for payment. PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: Mayor Ahern asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, for payment. Councilman B~rtucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $4,981.74, be approved for payment. SO. MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAIN ASST. DIST. CLAIMS: So. Maple Ave.-So. Canal St. Relief Pump & Storm Drain Assessment District Clai__m: Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated January 29, 1971 in the amount of $1,409.50 for Legal Services rendered. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for South Maple Avenue-South Canal Street Relief Pump and Storm Drain Assessment District, be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED ASSESSMENT SPRUCE AVE. IMP. PROJECT: The next item was the Public Hearing - NOTICE OF HEARING ON AMENDED ASSESSMENTS - SPRUCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which City Clerk Rodondi replied that none had been received by his office. Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer. There being none, Mayor Ahern declared the Public Hearing closed. PROCLAMATION - MISS The next item was the Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15 - 22, 1971 as SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MISS SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PAGEANT WEEK. PAGEANT WEEK MAY 15-22, 1971: Mayor Ahem so proclaimed. RESOLUTION NO. 5493 City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution as confirming the amended assessment CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESS- in the Spruce Avenue Improvement Project which was the subject of the evening's Public MENT SPRUCE AVE. IMPROVE- Hearing, after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A MENT PROJECT: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT SPRUCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ASSESSMENT NO. 5." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J..Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum from the Director of Public Works advising CONTRACT SO. AIRPORT BLVD. of compilation of bids received on Tuesday, February 16, 1971 at 4:30 p.m. - South Air- IMPROVEMENTS PRODUCE AVE port Boulevard Improvements Produce Avenue to Utah Avenue, together with the resolution TO UTAH AVE.: RESOLUTION NO. 5494 REJECTING ALL BIDS SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVE- MENTS: entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CO~TRACT SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - PRODUCE AVENUE TO UTAH AVENUE." City Attorney Noonan suggested that the resolution be deleted; and, in its place, two new resolutions be introduced, one rejecting all bids and the other approving plans and specifications and call for bids after which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS - SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT (PRODUCE AVENUE TO UTAH AVENUE)." 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5495 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AND CALL FOR BIDS SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVE- MENTS: Mayor Ahern explained to those present in the audience that a miscalculation, due to a typographical error, had been disclosed, and in fairness to all bidders, the City would send out for new bids, City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution approving plans and specifications, and calling for b~s after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - PRODUCE AVENUE TO UTAH AVENUE." 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5496 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolu%ion which came at the request of the APPROVING MAP & REPORT Director of Public Works after which Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: AMENDING SELECT SYSTEM OF "A RESOLUTION APPROVING MAP AND REPORT AMENDING THE SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS AND STREETS & HIGHWAYS~ RE- HIGHWAYS (ADDITION OF PORTION OF JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD - AMENDMENT 1-71) AND REQUEST- QUESTING APPROVAL BY CALI~ lNG APPROVAL THEREOF BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION." HIGHWAY COMMISSION: ~-~/6/ Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, ~--OJ~) -/- William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp, Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5497 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution for the acquisition of a certain DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC parcel in Stonegate Ridge Unit No. I for roadway purposes in that area after which INTEREST & NECESSITY RE- Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING QUIRE ACQUISITION OF LAND; THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND AND DIRECITNG FILING OF EMI- NENT DOMAIN STONEGATE RIDGE UNIT NO. il: CLAIM AS FILED BY BARBER-GREENE CO.: DIRECTING THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS STONEGATE RIDGE U~'IT NO. I." 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. The next item for Council's attention was the claim as filed against the City by Barber-Greene Company alleging damages due to water overflow and malfunction of pumping stations on Colma Creek on November 28, 1971. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the City Attorney and City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY D. J. SIMPSON CO., INC.: The next item was the claim against the City of South San Francisco as filed by D. J. Simpson Company, Inc., alleging damages as a result of flooding of area adjoining Colma Creek on November 28, 1970. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the~City Attorney and City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY L AND B GENERAL CONTRACTORS: The claim as filed against the City by L and B General Contractors alleging damages as a result of water and silt overflow on November 27, 1970 was the next matter for Council's attention. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the City Attorney and City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY CIPRIANA QUERIONES: The next item was the claim as filed by Mrs. Cipriana Queriones alleging damages as a result of flooding on November 25 and 27, 1970. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the City Attorney and City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY MRS. CLYDE POLLOCK: The next matter was the claim as filed against the City by Mrs. Clyde Pollock alleging damages to her vehicle as a result of dip in roadway of Fairway Drive and West Orange Avenue on January 19, 1971. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the City Attorney and City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY JAMES P. SHEA: The claim as filed against the City of South San Francisco by Mr. James P. Shea alleging damage to his vehicle as a result of hole at Airport Boulevard and Randolph Street on December 4, 1970 was the next matter for Council's consideration, Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to t~e office of the City Attorney and City's insurance carrier and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: The next item was the City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use Permit and Variance requests considered on February 8, 1971. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem ordered the Report accepted and placed on file. ACCEPTANCE OF CHECK FROM RODEWAY INNS OF AMERICA STREET IMPROVEMENTS: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT #2 - PHASE B-2: ACCEPTANCE OF WORK; REQUEST TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION BOX CUL- VERT WINSTON BRANCH OF COLMA CREEK: WORK COMPLETION AND REQUEST TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - BREAK- WATER EXTENSION OYSTER POINT MARINA: ACCEPANCE OF WORK; REQUEST TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - COMMON GREEN IMPROVEMENTS, WEST PARK 3AE AND IA: MONTHLY REPORTS: COMMUNICATION RE: LEGISLATION TO BRING ABOUT TAX RELIEF BY DIFFERENCE ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR SINGLE FAMILY COMMUNICATION RE: RESO. 28606 CO. OF SAN MATEO REQOESTING DELAY OF CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTHERN CORS RESOLUTION NO, 5498 REOUESTiNG DELAY OF CONSTRUCTION - CROSSING: COMMUNICATION RE: CO. SAN MATEO RESO. NO. 28640 REQUESTING ASSIST- ANCE TO ALLEVIATE L!TTER BY SALE OF DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS~/~3 COMMUNICATION RE: JR. COLLEGE TAX OVER- RIDE ELECTION: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 27, 1971 from the Director of Public Works to the Acting City Manager recommending acceptance of check from Rodeway Inns of America to cover cost of widening and improvements on the west side of Airport Boulevard from the north property line of Rodeway Inn to Utah Avenue. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 5, 1971 from the Director of Public Works concerning an ordinance regarding Underground Utility District #2 - Phase B-2 was the next matter for Council's attention. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 4, 1971 from the Director of Public Works as addressed to the Acting City Manager forwarding Notice of Hearing. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertuce~ll 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 February 8, 1971 from the Director of Public Works as addressed to the Acting City Manager advising of work completion and recommending acceptance and requesting authorization to file Notice of Completion - Box Culvert - Winston Branch of Colma Creek. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted and autho- rization be granted to file Notice of Completion. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated February 8, 1971 from the Director of Public Works advising of completion of work, in accordance with plans and specifica- tions as modified by Change Order #1; approval of Change Order #1; and authorization to file Notice of Completion - Breakwater Extension Oyster Point Marina. Councilman Bertucelli stated that he would like this matter continued, as was discussed earlier at the Study Session, so that the contractor could correct an irregularity in the pilings. There being no objections, Mayor Ahern so ordered. Councilman Steinkamp remarked that he would recommend that the Engineering Department investigate the feasibility of putting a walkway in conjunction with the construction so that people would have a place from which to fish or to view the Bay. Mayor Ahern stated that everyone should make an inspection of the project. The next matter for Council's attention was the Inter-Office Memorandum from Landscape Specialist John Hoffman advising of work completion of the Common Greens, West Park Unit 3A-E and part of Unit I-A adjoining Unit 2-A south of Leix Way and recommending acceptance of these improvements and authorize the Maintenance Districts to maintain them. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist be approved and accepted. Monthly Reports were received from the following: Building Inspection Department - January 1971 Fire Department - January 1971 Library - January 1971 There being no objections, Mayor Ahern ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file. The next item was the communication dated February I, 1971 from the City of San Mateo forwarding their resolution urging legislation to bring about tax relief by means of a different ratio of assessment for single family dwellings. Mayor Ahern requested the City Attorney to check on the legislation and to report back to City Council. The next item was the communication dated January 26, 1971 from the County of San Mateo forwarding Resolution No. 28608 requesting delay of construction of southern crossing of San Francisco Bay. Discussion followed concerning the alternate locations of either Serra Point or' Route 380 as the terminus of the Southern Crossing of San Francisco Bay after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING DELAY OF CON- STRUCTION OF SOUTHERN CROSSING OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY." 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. The next communication to be considered was dated February 2, 1971 from the County of San Mateo submitting Resolution No. 28640 requesting assistance to alleviate litter~ and waste problem by sale of disposable, non-returnable beverage containers. Mayor Ahern requested City Attorney Noonan to study the resolution to determine what legislation could be accomplished at State level. The next item was the communication dated January 27, 1971 from Mr. Edward P. Toby requesting Council's attention to discuss the upcoming Junior College Tax Over-ride Election. COMMUN I CAT I ON RE: JR. COLLEGE TAX OVER- RIDE ELECTION: (CONTINUED) Mr. Edward Toby at this time sp~ke as Chairman for the City on the coming tax over-ride election, requesting Council's support in this regard, stating that he had with him Mr. Floyd Elkins, member of the Faculty of the College and College Coordinator, whom he introduced at this time. Mr, Elkins explained to the members of the City Council and those present, the number of adults and young students who were enrolled in the Junior College and the loss of educational facilities to them in the event the tax over-ride election did not pass. He requested Council's support in some form in order that it would assist them in this election~ He at this time explained the cost to the average homeowner which this tax would entail after which brief discussion followed concerning the Council's endorsement as individuals in this regard. RESOLUTION NO. 5499 EXPRESSING OPINION OF COUNC I L MEMBERS REGARDING COLLEGE TAX PROPOSAL: City Attorney Noonan explained the form of resolution which could be adopted after which Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPINION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE SAN MATEO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT TAX PROPOSAL." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, F. Frank Mammini and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none, Abstaining, Councilman William A. Borba. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Ahern asked if any'member of the City Council had anything they wlshed to offer under Good and Welfare. INQUIRY CONCERNING PARKING FACILITIES FOR USE STORE AFTER WIDENING OF EL CAMINO REAL: Councilman Steinkamp brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of parking facilities around the USE store which would be diminished by the widening of El Camino Real. Discussion followed at which time it was mentioned that at the time USE located in that area, they had the assurance of the Bank of America that their parking lot would be made available to them on the weekends when it was not being used by the bank for parking purposes. There being nothing further from Council, Mayor Ahern then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak under Good and Welfare. DISCUSSION CONCERNING APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY: Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place brought up the matter concerning the vacancy which exists on the Planning Commission by the resignation of Mr, Frank Rosati, requesting as'to whether or not a legal notice would be published in the paper requesting application~ Mayor Ahern replied that a request had been made of the newspapers to publicize that applications were being sought and that the Acting City Manager had again been requested to ask of the newspapers that mention be made that applications were being solicited. Further discussion followed between Mr. Gamma and Mayor Ahern concerning the method by which the applications would be reviewed after submittal. EXPRESSION OF THANKS FOR RESO. NO. 5499: Mr. Louis Poletti at this time expressed his thanks to the City Council for the action which they had taken earlier in the adoption of the resolution concerning the matter of the Junior College Tax Over-Ride, stating that he felt such a tax over-ride issue should be passed in order to insure proper educational facilities for the youth. INQUIRY CONCERNING SO. Mr. Poletti then brought up the improvement of South Airport Boulevard, asking as to AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVEMENT: why the award had not been made this evening since t was an improvement which was badly needed. Mayor Ahern briefly explained the typographical error which appeared in the bid pro- posals concerning certain quantities which could affect the bidding and in order that everyone would be bidding in the same manner, Council rejected all of the bids, with a call for new bids. Discussion then followed between the City Council and Director of Public Works Goss concerning the time when the new call for bids would be advertised and the date when the bids would be received, opened and declared. EXPRESSION OF THANKS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LEASH LAW: Mr. Robert Albright, 2501Albright Way, expressed his thanks to the Acting City Manager for the action taken concerning the matter of stray dogs; likewise expressing his thanks to Jerry Rooks of the Humane Society for his enforcement in their particular area. He remarked that less dogs were evident running loose and less problems existed. Mr. Albright then brought up the matter of the dirt haul operations of Piombo Construction Company in the Westborough area, asking as to what the permit contained insofar as the operations. He remarked that some of the common complaints were the early starting times, the dust problems, the debris which existed and the failure of trucks to stop at stop signs COMPLAINTS CONCERNING DIRT HAUL OPERATIONS IN WESTBOROUGH AREA: The Director of Public Works left to oDtain the permit which was issued during which time Mr. Peter Franko, 2293 Delvin Way, likewise voiced his complaints concerning the early starting.time, not only during the week! days, but on the weekends; the vibrations which the neighborhood suffered as a result of the truck operations, requesting that the provisions of the permit be strictly enforced. He commented on the fact that the trucks were running with the red lights in some incidents. Police Chief Rosario replied that his office had received several complaints, that enforcement procedures were initiated and that his office would be pleased to work with the Director of Public Works in the enforcement of the permit provisions. Mrs. Beverly Boblitt, 2204 Delvin Way, stated that problems of dust, I~ck of watering facilities, as well as the storage areas were beginning to make the area take on the appearances of a dumo. GOOD AND WELFARE:MA Director of Public Works Goss at this time returned with the permit from which he (CONTINUED)~-~O ~ recited the conditions as they affected starting and stopping times and other related ~ w~ ~ matters. INQUIRY CONCERNING PIPE Councilman Bertucelli requested of the Director of Public Works information concerning INSTALLATION - WESTBOROUGH the progress of the installation of the drainage ~iDe in Westborough Boulevard. BLVD. EXTENSION: Director of Public Works reported that he had been informed that the area had not /,--/ ~/~ ~ sufficiently dried out to make the installation but that it could be expected that wor~ would be commenced very shortly. In answer to Councilman Bertucelli's inquiry as to whether or not pipe was presently on the job site, Director of Public Works Goss stated that none was there presently. Councilman Bertucelli then requested of the Director of Public Works that he check on this immediately so that the pipe would be available for installation as soon as this work could be performed. Further discussion then followed concerning the matter of the removal of dirt as was presently being performed by Piombo Construction Company. COMMENTS CONCERN lNG DRAINAGE - 12 MILE CREEK: ? Mr. Louis Poletti at this time brought up the matter of the installation of drainage facilities as they affected 12 Mile Creek, the flooding problems which existed earlier and the hazard of renewed flooding which would affect adjacent properties, suggesting that closer supervision in this regard be made by the County and City's staff. There being no objections, Mayor Ahem referred this matter to the Acting City Manager and Director of Public Works. COMMENTS CONCERNING DEBRIS IN TRIBUTARIES TO COLMA CREEK: Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of the tributaries to Colma Creek which he stated contain debris that should be removed. Director of Public Works Goss replied that a recent inspection of the areas noted that they had been cleaned out but that he would make another inspection in this regard. Discussion then followed concerning the next scheduled meeting with the representatives for the improvement of Colma Creek through the Army Corps of Engineers program. COMMENTS CONCERNING Mr. Donald Gamma at this time registered objections to the length of time which it took DELAY IN APPOINTING to appoint a City Manager after termination of services of Mr. McKenzie. CITY MANAGER'S POSITION: ~-~ ~(]] Mrs. Lorraine Cooper at this time inquired as to whether or not the City had a form of INQUIRY CONCERNIN~ USE Agreement concerning the use of library facilities of other peninsula cities to which OF OTHER CITIES' LIBRARIES:the mayor replied that the City does not since it has its own fine facilities. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman ~ammini and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Saturday, February 20, 1971 at II:00 a.m. Time of adjournment: 9:15 p.m. APPROVED .......... /" :~ ' RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, * The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.