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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-05-12ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1971 TIME:. PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:,__ ROLL CALL:,- ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CITY OFFICIALS FROM SAN BRUNO: WASTE WATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL PLANS: ABSENCE OF COUNCILMAN MAMMINI: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: CHANGE ORDERS I0, II AND 12; FINAL QUANTITIES WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT: 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:41 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba. F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Borba at this time acknowledged the presence of the various Council Members from the City of San Bruno as well as the City Engineer and Planning Officer. Mayor Borba a~ this time called on Mr. John Jenks for his preeentation on the long- range plans for waste water treatment and disposal. Mr. Jenks remarked that he would summarize the areas which were studied on water quality control and the matter of meeting the discharge requirements, stating that the present discharge of wastes at the Sewage Treatment Plant cannot meet the present requirements. He stated that he would go through all of the chapters of his study and, at the end of each chapter, would ask for questions. He remarked that in the study, it was pointed out that the Board requires the preparation of a program concerning these waste discharges. In reviewing the chapters, he stated that the two cities had agreed to work on a program on a consolidated basis, reciting the work which had been done on the Shaw Road Pumping Plant, and also the pre-treatment plant construction and the need for the enlargement of the present facilities. He remarked that the plant has been able to maintain a level of pre-treatment, but that the requirements p~esently imposed cannot be met today. He discussed the long-range needs for development, explaining from a map which indicated the boundaries of the City of San Bruno and the City of South San Francisco which did not include the areas of Westborough or San Bruno Mountain. He commented on the com- bined population figures for future service, remarking that the per capita rate from each City had increased and that the level of increase was not adequate to meet the requirements. Mr. Jenks then explained a survey which had been made with the Manufacturers' Association in the area concerning the uses of reclaimed waters, reciting the various markets which were available for this use such as irrigation and industrial uses. He likewise remarked on the chlorination of water and whether or not it was beneficial. He then discussed the various types of treatment being done by neighboring cities as well as the Merck & Company and San Francisco International Airport and the combination of waste disposal by neigh- boring cities and adjacent property owners in a common disposal pliant site. He in detail explained the length of lines which would be necessary to meet these proposed developments as well as the length of line needed for the outfall area and the cost which would be 'i~nvolved in this regard. He likewise commented on the cost involved in the enlargement of the present facilities if it were to serve as the disposal for wastes from adjoining cities and other areas. Discussion followed between Mr. Jenks and members of the City Council on the items which he had discussed after which Mayor Borba asked Mr. Jenks if he were requesting formal action by the City Council tonight or at a later date. Mr. Jenks replied that he was requesting that the Director of Public Works be authorized to file a waste discharge report as was discussed in his earlier comments. This was further explained by Mr. Jenks after which the City Attorney suggested that a motion could be entertained authorizing the Director of Public Works to file a waste discharge report with the Water Quality Control Board. Councilman Bertucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried. Councilman Mammini was absent in the vote, having had to leave the meeting earlier during the discussion. Mayor Borba at this time declared a recess at 9:42 p.m. ,The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at 9:50 p,m. The next item for Council's consideration was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 14, 1971 from the Director of Public Works requesting approval of Change Orders I0, II and 12; and Final Quantities - Westborough Boulevard Improvement~ also request for acceptance of work and authorization to file Notice of Completion. Director of Public Works Louis Goss briefly commented on the inspection and tests which had been made by the Soils Engineers Gribaldo, Jones and Associates, Inspector Dellepiane of his department, Superintendent of Streets Stoppoloni, Mr. Kurt Haeseler of Tronoff Engineers and Mr. Raymond Maxwell of his dffice. He recommended that the work be accepted at this time, that authorization be given for the filing of the Notice of Completion and final payments to be made in accordance with the resolution which had been prepared by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 5563 REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, NOTICE OF COM- PLETION, RETENTION OF FUNDS, ETC., WESTBO- ROUGH BLVD. IMPROVEMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 5564 ENDORS I NG CERTA I N LEG I S- LATIVE PROPOSALS OF ATTY. GENERAL: LONG TERM DISABILITY POLICY: REQUEST TO GRADE PORTION OF TOWER LINE PROPERTY SO. AIRPORT BLVD. IMP.: REQUEST FOR VACATION OF WILLOW AVE. - NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY COURT HOUSE SITE RESOLUTION NO. 5565 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO COUNTY: City Attorney Noonan stated that the resolution had been prepared in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Engineer of Work. ~uncilman Steinkamp then introducted the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, NOTICE OF COMPLETION, RETENTION OF FUNDS, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (L. C. SMITH CONTRACT)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Director of Public Works Goss then requested that his Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 14, 1971 in which he recommended the approval of Change Orders I0, II and 12; and final quantities be approved. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted and the Change Orders authorized. City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the next resolution which endorses certain proposals of the Attorney General after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING OTHERS." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William.A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp.~ Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. The next item concerned the matter of the communication dated April 29, 1971 as received from the Travelers Insurance Company concerning the City's long-term disability policy. Assistant City Manager Ross explained the contents of the letter which advised of an increase of premium due to the loss ratio which the company had experienced, not from the City forces but from other agencies who were part of the overall policy. City Manager Dreisbach remarked that if it were Council's desire to continue this coverage at the increased rates, the matter would be discussed with the employee groups and receive their concurrence. City Attorney Noonan suggested that a motion could be adopted accepting the recommend- ation of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, with the proviso that the matter would be discussed with the employee groups. Councilman Bertucelli so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried. The next item was the communication dated May 6, 1971 from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding permission by City's contractor to grade a portion of their tower line property for South Airport Boulevard Improvement. Director of Public Works Goss explained the reason for this permission and the need for the work to be done by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company forces, recommending that this be approved. Councilman Ahern then moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. City Manager Dreisbach requested that the motion contain that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement and the Clerk to attest to his signature with the work not to exceed $1,000. Councilman Ahern amended his motion to include the request of the City Manager. Councilman Bertucelli amended his second after which motion as made, seconded and amended was regularly carried. The Inter-Office Memorandum from Associate Civil Engineer Alan Kelly to the Director of Public Works dated April 27, 1971 concerning San Mateo County's request for the vacation of Willow Avenue from Grand Avenue to Mission Road for the North San Mateo County Court House Si~e was the next matter for Council's consideration. Accompanying was the communication dated April 6, 1971 from the County Manager concerning the subject. City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the background of the matter since the year 1957 at which time the County first started construction in the area, stating that the first resolution which was ready for Council's introduction and adoption this evening autho- rized the execution of a quitclaim deed to the County, that a second resolution would followiat the subsequent meeting which would abandon Willow Road and require a Public Hearing; however, the only request before Council this evening was the resolution which authorized the execution of the deed. Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO .FOR A PARCEL CONTAINING 1.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS." Brief disccusion followed after which ro~l,I call vote was was follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. INCREASE IN RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MISCELLA- NEOUS EMPLOYEES: RESOLUTION NO. 5566 SUPPORTING SENATE BI LL 249: 7 APPOINTMENT TO FLOOD CONTROL ADVI SORY COMM I TTEE: APPO I NTMENT TO BEAUT I F I CAT I ON COMM I TTEE: GOOD AND WELFARE: D I SCUSS I ON CONCERN I NG TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON SOUTH Al RPORT BLVD.: INQUIRY CONCERNING COMPLETION DATE OF WESTBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY: MATTER OF NEWS VENDORS AT NORTH LIMITS OF CITY: COMMENTS CONCERNING CLOSING OF OFFRAMP GRAND.AYENUE': CITIES CONFERENCE MEETING: CITY TO BE HOST FOR NEXT MEETING OF NO. COUNCIL OF CITIES: The next item was the communication dated April 19, 1971 from the Public Employees' Retirement System concerning Senate Bill 249 (Grunsky) regarding increase retirement benefits for miscellaneous employees. Assistant City Manager Ross briefly explained the change in legislation which would give to the miscellaneous employees of the City the benefit of an earlier retirement age with an increased amount of retirement, further explaining the increase to the City after which the City Manager remarked that if Council were to support the bill, recommended that it be done by a resolution. Councilman Bertucelli then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 249." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. The next matter for Council's attention was the appointment to the Flood Control Advisory Committee. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, at this time expressed his thanks to the Mayor and members of the City Council for their earlier appointment but found it necessary to resign for personal reasons. Mayor Borba stated, that if there were no objections, Mr. George Radenbaugh, 935 El Camino Real, Apt. 3013, would be appointed to the Flood Control Advisory Committee. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Borba stated that, if there were no objections, he would appoint to this committee City Manager Gale Dreisbach, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Robert Maxey and Landscape Specialist John Hoffman. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Borba requested Chairman Ahern to hold a committee meeting at an early date since there was a need to activate some projects. There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if anyone had anything they wished to offer · under Good and Welfare. Mr. Donald Grimes at this time brought to the attention of the City Council the matter of traffic congestion as a result of construction presently being done on the widening of South Airport Boulevard. He commented on the fact that there were no flagmen present; that a number of accidents had taken place, and recommended that the Police Department place a traffic control officer in that location instead of the traffic signals. Mayor Borba called on City Manager Dreisbach who stated that a meeting had been held in this regard, that the installation of a temporary traffic signal installation would cost $7,000, that it was the desire of the City not to spend this amount and that the Assistant Chief of Police, together with the Director of Public Works had worked out a program where an officer would be present five days a week during the peak evening hours to manually control the signals, that the area had been posted with construction zone signs, suggesting to the traffic that alternate routes be taken; further, that a man had been located in the vicinity of the Holiday Inn with a walkie-talkie in order to alert the person who was operating the traffic signals manually in order that a flow of traffic could ta~place at a smoother rate. Mayor Borba at this time called on Assistant Chief of Police Augustine Terragno who reported that from 3:00 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. every evening he was present during the time that the signals were being controlled manually, that longer runs of traffic were now flowing, explaining that there were only two lanes of traffic available, that it had materially improved, that directional signs would be posted~d that he felt this would alleviate the situation. He likewise spoke on the cost of a temporary installation in this regard. Councilman Steinkamp at this time brought up the matter of construction work which was presently being done at the El Camino Real and Westborough Expressway installation, asking if anyone knew when the work would be completed, to which Mr. Goss replied about 30 days. Councilman Steinkamp then brought up the matter of news vendors at the northern limits of the City where the freeway traffic entered Airport Boulevard, stating that a hazard existed. City Manager Dreisbach stated that a call had been made to the City of Brisbane concerning the matter, that to date, no action followed but that he would forward a communication to the Division of Highways in the morning calling to their attention this matter. Director of Public Works then commented on a meeting which had been held with the Division of Highways concerning the closing of the offramp on Grand Avenue, and other areas of improving traffic conditions. Mayor Borba at this time briefly commented on the League of California Cities Conference which was held this week in Sacramento and which was attended by himself, Councilman Bertucelli and City Manager Dreisbach in which important information to cities was obtained. Councilman Ahern at this time stated that the City of South San Francisco was to be host for the next meeting of the North Council of Cities. SUBMISSION OF CITY BU I LDI NGS FOR FUTURE AWARDS: CONCERN CONCERN I NG DRAINAGE OF WATER FROM PARKING LOT CONSTRUCT I ON SWIMMING POOL AREA: ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Bertucelli suggested that the City enter the swimming pool for a possible award to be made later. Mayor Borba suggested that the Guy Fo Atkinson building be included after which the Director of Public Works suggested that the lighting of the City Hall be submitted as well. Councilman Bertucelli remarked that he had received a telephone call from residents of Circle Court expressing concern on the drainage of water which would come from the parking lot under construction for the swimming pool to the rear of their properties. Director of Public Works Goss stated that no drainage of waters was to go into yards but that the drainage would be away from them. There being no further business, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting to Monday, May 17, 1971, 8:00 p.m. at the Little Theater, El Camino High School. Time of adjournment: 10:45 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, ~ .._..~Mayor * The remarks contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.