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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-04-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN ~RANCISCO HELD ,~40NDAY, APRIL 19, 1971 TIME: PLACE: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER:-- Mayor Borba called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION:_. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and in the absence of Reverend Donald Wertz of the Good News Chapel, 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 Borba asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1971. CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of A~ril 5, 1971 be approved as submitted. Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried., that the regular claims, totaling $83,751.98, be approved for payment. Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totalin9 $2,379.13, be approved for payment. SO, MAPLE AVE.-SO. CANAL ST. RELIEF PUMP & STORM DRAINAGE ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT CLAIM: So. Map_~e Ave.-So. Canal ~t~. Relief Pump &Storm Drainage Assessment District Claim: Wenrick and Associates claim dated March 31. 1971 in the amount of $11,547.08 for Equipment and Services. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded bv Councilman Bertucelli 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5543 City Attorney Noonan explained the first of the resolution as one authorizing recordation ~-O-~T~]o-~]-Z]NG RECORDATION of an Agreement for the Rex Culvert, Winston Manor Branch of Colma Creek after which OF AGREEMENT (BOX CULVERT Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AI]TttO~IZINF' WINSTON MANOR BRANCH OF RF_CORDATt©N OF AN ACREEMENT (BO× ~tlLVERT - WINST©N ~AhlOR BRANCtl nF CnLMA CREEK).'~ COLMA RREEK): = :7/ ~ Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, / Willliam A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and triarren Steinkamp. Noes.. none. Absent. none. RESOLUTION HO. 5544 AUTHORIZING CONSENT TO ASS IC, N!'F.-!JT OF ACREEME;.,IT MAINTENAF,!CE OF COM,,~ON ~fiEENS UES'I PARK: The next item was the Inter--Office l.lemorandum dated April 12, 1971 from the Landscape Specialist recommending authorization of Assignment of the Agreement for the We~t Park Common Green Maintenance. City Attorney Noonan explained that everything was in order and that the resolution was ready for introduction after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: ~rA RESOLUTION AUTFIORIZINC CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF AOREE,,E,IT - ,'VIA INTENANCE OF COMf,'ON GREENS WEST PARK." Roll call vote was as fei lows: Ayes, Counci Imen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5545 REOUESTINC ALLOCATION OF "TOPICS" FUNDS FOR ~TOPICS? PROJECTS: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 12, 1971 from the Director of Public Works as addressed to the City Manager concerning the drafting of a resolution funding the "TOPICS" projects. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 12, 1971 from R. H. Chan, Assistant Civil Engineer, concerning the subject. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REOUESTING ALLOCATION OF "TOPICS" FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION FOR 'TOPICS' PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA'~ Councilman Ahem asked if any consideration was being given to the intersection of Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard to which the Director of Public Works replied that this was not being undertaken as-a "Topics'~ project but that the City was making its own study and would submit its findings. Councilman Ahem commented that the imp~0vement of traffic conditions at this intersection was much needed after which Councilman Steinkam0 commented on the traffic jams which were caused by the Southern Pacific Company in their operations. RESOLUTION NO. 5545: (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 5546 REGARDING NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES: RESOLUTION NO. 5547 ADOPTING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES IN RESOLUTION NO. 5548 RESCINDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF RESO. 4894 (AGENDA CON- FERENCES, MEETING ETC.): RESOLUTION NO. 5549 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BLSTING PERMIT - OYSTER POINT MARINA SANITARY LANDF 1 LL: RESOLtITION NO. 5550 CORRECTING CLERICAL ERROR IN SEWER RENTAL CHARGES'- PROVIDING REFUNDS - PARCEL 014-102-080: RESOLL/TION NO. 5551 CORRECTIHG CLERICAL ERROR IN SEWER CHARGE - PARCEL 015--123-400: Director of Public Works Goss exelained the complicated problems which exists because of these operations; that the Division of Highways was also making a study concerning this congestion. 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, City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution requesting the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to construct jail facilities in North San Mateo County was ready for introduction. Brief discuss~.on followed at which time Councilman Ahern stated that he wished to be assured that it is not imnl.~d-! that this jail facility be located in South San Francisco but that it would be located in North San Mateo County to serve all of the cities in the area. Councilman STeinkamp remarked that when the matter had first been discussed, mention was made that it would be adjacent to the Court House for less handling of prisoners and a savings to the taxpayers. Mrs. Claire Damico, 136 San Felipe Avenue, stated that opposition could be expected if it were to be located near the El Camino High School. Councilman Bertucelli remarked that the County was ~reeently building a large project and since the County had available property near the Court House, consideration should be given in this regard. Councilman Mammini stated that the City could not express location. Councilman Ahern suggested that the County furnish the City with some reply within thirty days. 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. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman STeinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: '~A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM WAGES IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. ~ertuce!ti. William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes~ none. Absent, none. Councilman Mammini introduced the next resolution which was explained by City Attorney Noonan and which was entitled: "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF RESO- LUTION 4894 (AGENDA CONFERENCE, STUDY MEETINGS, ETC,).~ Councilman Bertucelli, under the auestion, stated that he favored trying out the City Manager's suggestion, but suggested that no action be taken on the resolution at this time and that it be held in abeyance. C~uncilman Mammini stated that the purpose of the resolution was to start the program~ that in the event it did not work out, the resolution could be modified. Mayor Borba stated that Council each week received a status report which could be studied over the weekend and which concerned all of the week's activiti~and further, that the resolution should be~adopted. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertuce!li, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes. none. Absent, none. The next item was the Blasting Permit by C. A. Magistretti Co., Inc., for landfill at the Oyster Point Marina. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 15, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending the granting of the Permit, subject to the filing of insurance policies. After an explanation by City Attorney, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A BLASTING PERMIT - OYSTER POINT MARINA SANITARY LANDFILL." At the request of Mayor Borba, Director of Public Works Goss stated that this matter had all been checked out and was now in order for adoption by the City Council. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren STeinkam~. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the communication dated January 18, 1971 from Poletti Realty re- questing refund on sewer tax for Parcel 014-102-080. Cit,v Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Bertucelli intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION CORRECTING CERTAIN CLERICAL ERRORS I~1 SEWEP REquITAL CHARGES AHD APPROVIN~ REFUNDS." Roll call vote was as follows: ^yes~ Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren SteinkamD. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the communication dated October 26, 1970 From Poletti Realty re- questing refund on sewer tax for Parcel 015-123-400. O ,.tES..LUTION NO. 5551: CONTINUED) City Attorney Noonan stated that this was a similar resolution after which Councilman STeinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: ~A RESOLUTION CORRECTING CERTAIN CLERICAL ERRORS IN SEWER RENTAL CHARGES AND APPROVING REFUNDS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamo. Noes, none. Absent, none. ORDINANCE NO. 613 ~DERI~G' REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD STRUCTURES & INSTALLATION OF UNDER- GROUND FACILITIES UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 PHASE B-2: 2nd Reading/Adoption Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding pro- cedure for adoption and ~assage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be nassed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Bertucelli moved, that the ord.i~nance entitled: 'AN ORDINANCE ORDERING REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD STRUCTURES, WIRES AND FACILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WIRES AND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 - PHASE B-2,' the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Bo~ba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. PLANNING COMMISSION At the request of City Manager Dreisbach, the next items listed on the agenda con- ITEMS: ..................... cerning Planning Commission matters were continued to later in the meeting when City Planner Pass would be present to explain. SHAW ROAD PUMPING PLANT HOUS I NG AUTHOR I ZAT I ON: The next item was the communication dated April 7, 1971 from Jenks & Adamson con- cerning final plans for Shaw Road Pumping Plant Housing. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 8, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending authorization to Jenks & Adamson to proceed on the final plans. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini that the recommendation of the Director of PublicWorks be approved and accepted. At the request of Councilman Ahem, Director of Public Works Louis Goss explained the State and Federal aid which was to be received. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RESO. NO. 2114 AMEND- MENT TO SEC. VI.A OF ORD. NO. 575 BE ENACTED INTO ORD.: The next matter was Planning Commission Resolution No. 2114 entitled: '~RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE PETITIONED AMENDMENT TO SECTION VI.A OF ORDINANCE NO. 575 BE ENACTED INTO ORDINANCE.t' At the request of the City Council, City Planner Daniel Pass explained that Section VI.A. would permit an apartment as ~ermitted use under the Planned Commercial Zone of the Planned Community District; would bring the Planned Commercial District in Westborough- West Park 3 in accordance with other Commercial Zones and would be an imorovement in the area. Councilman ~ammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that a Public Hearing be held in this regard. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the Public Hearing be scheduled for the regular meeting of May 17, 1971. USE PERMIT 186 SAVOY AUTO PARKS & GARAGES. INC.: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 13, 1971 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission forwarding Commission's approval of Use Permit 186 - request of Savoy Auto Parks & Garages, Inc.. to establish an automatic car wash on the northerly side of So. Spruce Avenue, subject to conditions. Brief discussion followed concerning prior approvals at which time City Planner Pass remarked that development by the prior applicants did not take place and that this~was a new~llicant and it was hoped that this facility would be c~nstructed. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN The next iem was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated January 30~ 1971 from the Recreation SERVICES OF ARCHITECTURAL Commission re0uesting authorization to obtain the services of an architectural firm for FIRM - MAGNOLIA RECREATION the Magnolia R~creation Center. CENTER: ~~--~-2~/~ ~5~ Councilman Mammini moved that approval to proceed be granted, and that as had been done with the Municipal Swimming Pool, several architectural firms would be contacted, with a recommendation to be later submitted to Council. Councilman STeinkamp seconded the motion which was regularly carried. REOUEST OF CALIF. WATER SERVICE CO. FOR USE OF CITY'S 27" FORCE MAIN: The next item was the communication dated April 5, 1971 from theCalifornia Water Service Company requesting use of City's 27" force main for use as outer casting for their 12'~ line under Bayshore Freeway. Accompanying was the Inter-Office ~emorandum dated April 7, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending the City grant ~ermission for use of the abandoned 27" force main, subject to conditions. At the request of Mayor Borba, Director of Public Works Goss explained the force main which was to be abandoned and whic~ was of no ~urther use to the City. REQUEST OF CALIF. WATER SERVICE CO., FOR USE OF CITY'S 27" FORCEMAIN: (CONTINUED) Councilman Mammini asked the Director of Public Works if there would be no future need for this force main to which the Director of Public Works replied that the newly installed 33'~ main would be of sufficient size to take care of any future development. Councilman Mammini stated that the industry which was building in the area was of concern to him after which Director of Public Works ~oss stated that the 27'T force main had been installed many years ago to serve theTanforan Naval facilities, that there would be need for large repairs and would be of no value as an alternate. Discussion then followed concerning the matter of City relieving itself of liability after which the City Attorney suggested that this matter had been discussed with the City Manager and suggested that it be referred to his office for the ~reparation of the proper documents in abandoning the facility so that the City would relieve itself of any liability in this regard. There being no objections, Mayor Borba so ordered. REOUEST FOR PREPARATION OF WORKING DRAWINGS EL CAMINO REAL BEAUTIFICATION: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 9, 1971 from the Landscape Specialist requesting authorization to proceed with the preparation of working drawings - El Camino Real Beautification. City Manager Dreisbach at this time remarked on the plans which had been shown at the last Study Session and the suggestions which had been made for the ramp at El Cortez, the beautification for the service club signs, and other related changes; and that all that was being requested at this time, was to have the arch~itect Droceed with drawings for this beautification work. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Landscape Specialist, with the recommended changes, be approved and accepted. TI~E EXTENSION REOUEST CLAY AVENUE PARK: The next matter for Council's attention was the communication dated April 2, 1971 from Labrucherie and Associates, Inc., requesting extension of time due to inclement weather for the Clay Avenue Park project. AccomDanving was the communication dated April 5, 1971 from Ribera & Sue recommending anproval of time extension. Also accompanying was the Inter-Office ~emorandum dated April 8, 1971 from the Suoer- intendent of Recreation and Parks supporting the request of the contractor and re- questing approval of the six-day extension of contract time. City Manager Dreisbach stated that he had~checked this matter out and that the change order was in order and recommended its a~proval. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried., that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and accented. GRADING AND HAULING PERMIT REQUEST C.C. & F.: The next item was the communication dated April 12, 1971 from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes California Properties, Inc., requesting modification of hauling route for the trans- portation of portion of excess excavation of their Unit No. 3 to the north of Oyster Point Boulevard. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 13, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending authorization Of the amendment to the Grading and Hauling Permit, subject to conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5552 City Attorney Noonan suggested that a resolution be adopted in this matter after which AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled; "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AMENDED GRADING PERMIT OF AN AMENDED GRADING PERMIT TO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES, INC., FOR TO C.C. & F. FOR 26 THE TWENTY-SIX ACRE DISPOSAL AREA LOCATED NORTHEASTERLY OF BUTLER AVENUE AND OPPOSITE ACRE DISPOSAL AREA LOCATED ECCLES AVENUE." N.E. OF BUTLER AVE. & OPPOSITE ECCLES AVE.: STREET LIGHT INSTALLA- TION BY P.C. & E. CO. EL CAMINO REAL FROM CHESTNUT TO ARROYO DR,: 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. The communication dated February 25, 1971 from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company concerning the installation of Street Lighting on El Camino Real from Chestnut Avenue to Arroyo Drive was the next item for Council's consideration. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 13, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending authorization of the Street Light installation by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Brief discussion followed at which time, at the request of Mayor Borba, the Director of Public Works explained the work which was to be performed and which was to be in conjunction with the work presently being done by the State Division of Highways. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Oublic Works be a~proved and accepted. PROPOSAL FOR SOIL ENGI~ NEERING SERVICES - SANITARY LANDFILL: The next item was the communication dated April 13, 1971 from Gribaldo, Jones and Associates submitting proposal for Soil Engineering Services relating to the stabilization work at Sanitary Landfill. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated April 13, 1971 recommending authorization of Purchase Order to Gribaldo~ Jones and Associates in the amount of $2,450, with I/2 of the cost to be paid by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company: recommending authorization of Purchase Order in the amount of $1,000 to the firm of Theodore V. Tronoff - Survey Determinations - with t/2 of the survey cost to be charged to the South San Francisco Scavenger Company. 6'0 PROPOSAL FOR SOIL ENGI- NEERINC-. SERVICES - SANITARY LANDFILL': (CO,IT I HIIED) Mayor Borba then requested that th~ City ?!ana,qer re0ort on the matter to which Ci~v ~,tanager Dreisbach reolied that the work was beinf! done in order to show good faith to the BCDC and the Water Ouality Control Board, that the tests would be needed to prove that the City was doing what it should in correcting the matter and recommended that the City Council direct a purchase order to be issued. Councilman Bertucelli so moved. Councilman Steinkamp remarked that in his ooinion, the res0onsibility was entirely that of the Scavenger Companv and questioned the City's ex0ending its money in this re(lo, rd. Councilman !~iammini asked if this was a protective measure which ~'he City' was doinq to which the City I~anager replied that it was. Councilman Bertucelli remarked that the property was City-owned and that the Water Quality Control Board wanted the City to com01¥. Councilman ~'4ammini then seconded the motion which was regularly carried. City Attorney Noonan remarked that, as Council usual ly does., an inspection be made before the work is acce~ted. REF'©RT CONCERN lNG CA[,!F'A I ON CONTRI BUT I ObIS: The next item listed on the evening agenda was the report from the City Attorney concerning campaign contributions. City Attorney Noonan stated that he did not ~et the ordinance drafted until today since he was trying to obtain a legal basis in this regard. He remarked th.at it was similar to the State Act with a slight modification and that he had checked this matter with the League of California Cities. He remarked that there was a question in his mind whether or not the City had a right to legislate in this field, since the State alreadv had done so. He explained the ordinance and the provisions which it contained after which Councilman Mammini asked if the City Council, on their own, could enact legis- lation without being inconflict with the State, remarking on the recent case in San Diego to which the City Attorney replied that the City of San Diego was a chartered city and differen~ in this regard. ORDINANCE At the request of Councilman Mammini, the City Attorney read the ordinance in its Ist Reading/Introduction entirety after which he stated that, for the record, he wished it to be noted that, in PROHIBITING THE GIVING OR his opinion, the ordinance was beyond the City's powers. RECEIPT OF CERTAIN CAMPA I GN CONTR I BUT IONS: Councilman Mammini then suggested that the matter be checked with the Attorney General's office after which Mayor Borba requested to know if Council wished to have this ordinance considered as its first reading. Councilman Steinkamp then moved that the ordinance as read be introduced. 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. REOUEST FOR RECONSIDER- ATIObl OF ANNEYATION REOUEST- LOT 'l, BLOCK B, COtJNTRY CLUB PARK, SAN MATEO CO.: The next item was the communication dated April 13, 1971 from Louis A. Arata, P.E., renuesting reconsideration to the annexation request of lands adjoining Lot I. Block Country Club Park, San Hateo County. Accompanyingw~ the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 13, 1971 from the City Planner submitting his Urban Planning Analysis. Mayor Borba then called on City Manager Dreisbach to ex~lain the request which he stated was a request for reconsideration to their orior communication, commenting that the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council the annexation of all of the area within Country Club Park. Councilman Mammini then commented on one of the sections in the Memorandum received from the City Planner, stating that it appeared to be a rather strong comment to which City Planner Pass replied that it was being recommended by the Planning Commission that no sewer service connections in lieu of annexation be permitted; further remarking that the Planning Commission wanted guidance from the City Council in this regard. Councilman Mammini su,qgested that the City undertake a poll of the residents in the unincorporated area to obtain their feelings on annexation to the City. City Planner Pass remarked that the Planning Commission had ordered a letter sent to all of the people in the unincorporated area to attend a meeting of the Planning Com- mission on ~4ay lO, 1971, at which time the matter of annexation of the area would be discussed. Further discussion followed at which time Councilman Bertucelli suggested that if the land owned by Poletti were to be annexed to the City, that it also include the two church properties which were still in the unincorporated area. City Attorney Noonan then mentioned that he had, on two separate occasions, drawn annexation proceedings for the Country Club area, but that these proceedings had not been concluded. Mr. Louis Poletti, 333 El Camino Real, the applicant in this matter, stated that Mr. Arata, his Engineer, was not able to be present this evening since he was attending another meeting and then went on to discuss his request for annexation to the City, remarking that the City would be in a better position to approach the churches with regard to annexation of their parcels rather than he to approach the churches in this regard. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDER- ATION OF ANNEXATION REOUEST - LOT I, BLOCK B, COUNTRY CLUB PARK, SAN MATEO CO.: (CONTINUED) City Attorney Noonan stated that the City had no authority to proceed prior to the action of the Local Agency Formation Commission and that the City Manager's earlier suggestion that the City support I~r. Poletti's application would be in order. After further discussion, Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried that the City support Mr. Poletti in his request for annexation. Councilman Steinkamp then stated that the Planning Commission also desired an indication of policy statement from the City Council after which he moved that the recommendation of the Planning Director in reaffirming that policy statement as contained in his Inter- Office Memorandum of April 13, Ig71 be approved and accepted. Councilman Mammini requested that there be included in the motion, monies set aside for the Planning Commission to use in conducting these annexation studies. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Steinkamp included this as part of his motion after which Councilman Mammini seconded the motion which was regularly carried. ITEMS FROM STAFF: The next matter for Council's consideration were items from the City Staff. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION City Manager Dreisbach expressed his thanks and appreciation to City Council for their BY CITY MANGER TO THE cooperation in his many suggestions which were being implemented. p ,~4--~~ City Manager Dreisbach at this time requested of Council a motion that a purchase order PURCHASE ORDEP RE©!IEST be issued to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the amount of $7,952 which would ALUMINLi~ POLE INST~LATION include the installment of aluminam poles in the South Airport Boulevard widening. SO. AIRPORT BLVD. WiDENiNG: Councilman Ahem asked if this would remove the wooden poles to which the Director of ~---062[P0 Public Works explained in detail exactly what would take place. Councilman Mammini then moved, seconded bv Councilman Steinkamn and regularly carried that the purchase order as requested be issued. GROUND-BREAKING CERE!IO!-]Y ~T S.F. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 4/22J71: REOUEST FOR POSITION OF ACOUATIC RECREATION SUPERVISOR: ITEHS FROM COUNCIL: City Manager Dreisbach at this time informed the Hayor and Members of the City Council of a ground-breaking ceremony which was to take place on April 22, 1971 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Francisco International Airport. City Manager Preisbach brought up the matter of the position of Acquatic Recreation Supervisor, stating that with the development of the pool, this position should be of prime concern to everyone and that it was not the intent at this time to fill the 0osition of Recreation Center Director. City Hanager then explained the procedure which was to be followed from Council to the Personnel Board after which Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the position as recommended be filled. There being nothing further from Staff, Items from Council was the next subject. Mayor Borba welcomed ~4r. Donald Barnes, present in the audience., back to duty with the Fire Department after having been ill for some time. 1.4AYOR' S OFF I CE OPEN DAIt_Y 3:00 P.M. ON: COMNENTS BY ~'.,IAYOR RE: MASTER PLAN FOR BEAUTI- FICATION PROGRAM AND DEVEL©P~'!ENT OF CROCKER L/~NP IN SAN R~EtJNO .~'~TN.: COMi~4ENT RE: NEWSPAPER VENDING AT CITY'S ENTRANCE: Hayor Borba then stated that his office was open every day, Hondav through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. on at which time he would welcome anyone who wished to discuss a matter or problem with him during these hours. Hayor Borba then requested that the City Manager commence work on the Master Plan for the Beautification Program in the City after which he brought to the attention of the City Council and those present in the audience the proposed development of the Crocker property in the San Bruno Hountain area which was in the City's water shed and which could present dust problems. He remuested that the City staff undertake the study and submit a report for the City Council. Councilman Steinkamp then brought to the attention of the City Council the problem of news carriers vending newspapers at the north entrace to the City from the Bayshore Freeway. He suggested tha~'the newspaper companies be advised in this regard. Councilman Bertucelli remazked that this was in the city limits of Brisbane and on the State Highway, and suggested that the City Manager request the cooperation from the City of Brisbane. COMMENT CONCERNING RE- ,qOVAL OF CONSTRUbTI,)N EQUIPMENT I ;,I WESTBOROUGH AREA: Councilman Mammini then remarked that a number of residents from the Foxridge area was present in the audience and asked if everyone had been notified concerning the City's action on their complaints concerning heavy construction equipment which they had registered at the previous meeting. City Manager Dreisbach replied that everyone had been advised as to the course of action which the City had taken. CO.qMENTS CONCERNING STUDY FOR FLOW OF TRAFFIC FROM GRAND AVE. TO EL CAMINO REAL: Councilman Ahem suggested that an intensified study be~ndertaken for traffic flow from Grand Avenue to El Camino Real. City Planner Pass stated that the matter was presently being studied, explaining the problel which would be encountered because of the high bluffs at El Camino Real and Arrovo Drive. He remarked that consideration was being given to the extension of Grand Avenue. RE©UEST FOR TIME SCHEDULE FOR CHESTN[JT-H ILLS I DE IMPROVEMENTS: Councilman Steinkamp reauested that a communication be addressed to the County of a timetable for the improvement and comoletion of Chestnut Avenue to Hillside Boulevard. Councilman Mammini remarked that in prior meetings with the County, they had indicated to the City that they would consider this matter when the Westborough Extension is under way. REOIIEST FOR A t!EETINC WITH SAN ~,ATEO COtJNTY BD. OF ,,..S,~JPERV 1 qORS: INV IT/~TION !3Y '.,IAYOR FOR CONSTRUCT I VE COMMENTS FROh~ CITIZENS: CON,.,-RATULATI ONS TO COUNCIL FOR EXCELLENT CONDUCT OF MEETING: 3 ADJOURNhlENT TO EXECUTIVE © , PERS.. Nr,IEL SESSION: RECONVENED: EXPLANATION OF ITEMS CON- SIDERED IN PERSONNEL SESSION: ~- ~ ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Bertucelli then requested that the City Manager arrange a meeting with the County Board of Sunervisors, through its Chairman, Hr. ,lames Fitzgerald, since there were a number of items to be discussed with them. Mayor Borba then prior to going on to the matter of Good and Welfare, commented that he an0reciated the attendance of the people to all oF the Council's meetings and apDreciated whatever assistance they could give the City, remarking that he wished that all construc- tive criticism be offered and no personal attacks on any member of the City Council or the Council as a whole. ~r. Robert Volosing, 2228 Kenry Way, extended his congratulations to the !4ayor and Members of the City Council and to the City ~4anafler for the excellent manner in which the City Council proceedinfls had been conducted this evening, stating that it demon- strated that Council could conduct its operations in this manner. He extended best wishes to the City Council for their future deliberations. !4ayor Borba stated that if there were no further comments, the meeting wou./d be adjourned to a Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at 10:07 p.m. at which time he ex- plained that the reasons for the Personnel Session were to review the applications which had been received for appointment to the Planning Commission and to the Library Board. He stated that Councilman Mammini was not present at the last meeting when these last applications were reviewed and in order that he might review thee applications and offer his suggestions, he stated that the matter would be continued to a Special ¢4eeting which would be requested for Wednesday, April 28, 1971, at 5:00 p.m. There being nothing further, Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman ~ammini and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment: 10:08 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, * The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The nroceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein. iai