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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-07-06REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1971 TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 8:07 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEG ANCE AND INVOCATION: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Harry Larson of the First Baptist Church. MOMENT OF SILENCE IN Mayor Borba at this time declared a moment of silence in memory of Fire Captain MEMORY OF FIRE CAPTAIN Howard McFarland, deceased. HOWARD McFARLAND: ~ Present: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, ROLL CALL: F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: None. MINUTES: Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 9, 1971; regular meeting of June 21, 1971; adjourned regular meeting of June 23, 1971; and special meeting of June 23, 1971. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 9, 1971; regular meeting of June 21, 1971; adjourned regular meeting of June 23;.1971; and special meeting of June 23, 1971 be approved as submitted. CLAIMS: Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Director of Public Works Goss at this time requested Council consider adding the claim of Freeman-Sondgroth Construction Company dated July I, 1971 in the amount of $102,577.54 stating that it had been approved for payment. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $94,344.67, and the claim of Freeman-Sondgroth in the amount of $102,577.54, be approved for payment. PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $2,378.93, be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED ASSESSMENT LOWR I E-BOTH I N-SWANSON PROJECT: The next item for Council's attention of the Public Hearing on the Notice of Hearing on Amended Assessment - Lowrie-Bothin-Swanson Project City of South San Francisco. Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor Borba then asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer. There being none, Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED ASSESSMENT INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 2-C ZONE I11: The next item was the Public Hearing on the Notice of Hearing on Amended Assessment Industrial Park Unit 2-C Zone III City of South San Francisco. Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the auddience had anything they wished to offer. There being none, Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING COLLECTING SEWER RENTALS ON MUNICIPAL REAL PROP- ERTY TAX ROLLS: The Public Hearing on the Notice of Hearing with respect to collecting Sewer Rentals on Municipal Real Property Tax Rolls was the next item for Council's consideration. Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which City Clerk Rodondi replied that none had been received. Mayor Borba then asked if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. There being none, Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing closed. 108 RESOLUTION NO. 5588 AWARD OF CONTRACT WESTBOROUGH BLVD. MEDIAN STRIP LANDSCAPE DEVELOP- MENT: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 14, 1971 from the Director of Public Works submitting compilation of bids received and recommendation of award of contract for Westborough Boulevard Median Strip Landscape Development. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 14, 1971 from the Landscape Specialist submitting recommendation for the funding of the subject development. Also accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 21, 1971 from the Superin- tendent of Recreation and Parks requesting review of specific items on the project. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Mammini introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD MEDIAN STRIP LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT. Y 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. 5589 APPROVING FREEWAY AGREEMENT (ROUTES I01 AND 380): / RESOLUTION NO. 5590 After an explanation of the next resolution, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING FREEWAY AGREEMENT (ROUTES I01 AND 380)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and F. Frank Mammini. Noes, Councilman Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none. The resolution approving and confirming the amended assessment and diagram for the CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESS- Lowrie-Bothin-Swanson Project was explained by City ATtorney Noonan, after which MENT LOWRIE-BOTHIN- SWANSON PROJECT NO. 16: Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolut-i, on entitled: "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ASSESSMENT NO. 16." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and F. Frank Mammini, Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5591 City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution approving and confirming the CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESS- amended assessment and diagram for Industrial Park Unit 2-C Zone III after which MENT INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 2-C ZONE II1: Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 2-C - ZONE III CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ASSESSMENT NO. 13." 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. 5592 APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS GELLERT BLVD. ~EXT. PROJECT ASSESSMENT ]DISTRICT: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which appoints Theodore V. Tronoff Civil Engineer & Surveyor, Inc., as Engineer of Work and the law firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch as attorneys ~r Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment District after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS GELLERT BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." 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. 5593 INTENTION T~ ACQUIRE & CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS GELLERT BLVD. EXT. PROJECT ASSESSMENT DIST.: RESOLUTION NO. 5594 GRANTING GRADING PERMIT TO SWIFT & CO.: BENNETT& KAHNWEILER: ASSOCIATED The next resolution concerning the Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment District improvements was.explained by City Attorney Noonan after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS GELLERT BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT." 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 was the Grading Permit Application as requested by Associated Construction & Engineering Company to excavate approximately 400,000 c.y. north of E. Grand Avenue - grading and filling limited to areas south of and adjacent to E. Grand Avenue. CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 29, 1971 from the Director of CO.: Public Works recommending approval of permit, subject to conditions. Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO SWIFT & COMPANY, BENNETT AND KAHNWEILER, AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING COMPANY." Councilman Mammini asked if measures had been taken to control the dust to which the Director of Public Works replied that the matter of dust control would be on a 24-hour basis if necessary. 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. 5595 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BLASTING PERMIT FOR SWIFT & CO. DEVELOPMENT: The minor blasting request as requested by Arthur "Buzz" Haskins for the development of the Swift Property and Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Road, fronting on E. Grand Avenue was the next matter for Council's consideration. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 29, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of the permit, subject to conditions. After ~n explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A BLASTING PERMIT FOR THE SWIFT & COMPANY DEVELOPMENT." Councilman Steinkamp asked if the matter of dust control in t~is item had likewise been taken care of. RESOLUTION NO. 5595 (CONTINUED) Director of Public Works Cass explained the matter of inspection which was to be done, the hours during which blasting would take place; further explaining that no dust control measures had been incorporated in the permit but that it could be added if Council desired. Brief discussion followed during which time Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive, requested that dust control measures be included. Councilman Bertucelli stated that he would include this in the introduction of the resolution. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, W~i~tl~am A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 5596 After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman STeinkamp introduced the reso- DECLARING STATUS OF lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING STATUS OF RESERVE OFFICERS IN THE SOUTH SAN RESERVE OFFICERS IN S.S.F. FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PURPOSES OF LABOR CODE SECTION 3362." POLICE DPT.. FOR PUR- POSES OF LABOR CODE s c. RESOLUTION NO. 5597 ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1971/72: 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 explained the next resolution adopting the sewer rentals and charges and collection thereof after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1971/72 PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED." 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. 5598 AUTHORIZING 'iNSPECTIONS OF OYSTER POINT MARINA SANITARY LAND FILL: City Attorney Noonan stated that he had for Council's consideration a resolution which would provide for a weekly inspection by the office of the Director of Public Works, an inspection as well by the soils engineer on the land fill which had been placed at the City's marina, further explaining the need for such documentation. Councilman Bertucelli then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSPECTIONS OF OYSTER POINT MARINA SANITARY LAND FILL." Discussion then followed at which time Councilman STeinkamp asked concerning the payment of costs involved to which the City Attorney replied that it would be shared equally between the City and the Scavenger Company. Further discussion followed at which time Councilman Steinkamp stated that it was his feeling that the Scavenger Company should provide all of these examinations at their own expense. Councilman Mammini suggested that the matter be continued and approved when all of the costs had been determined. City Attorney Noonan then explained the reasons and needs for these inspections at this time both by the office of the Director of Public Works and the soils engineering firm and the certificates which were to be filed upon completion of the examinations. Council then made several suggestions concerning what they wished to have the resolution contain after which Councilman Bertucelli stated that his resolution would carry these suggested changes. 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. ORDINANCE DECLARING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR WESTBOROUGH BLVD.: Ist Reading/Introduction .-/._ The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 7, 1971 from the Assistant Chief of Police concurring with the recommendation of the Division of Highways, State of California, to increase the speed limit on Westborough Boulevard between Skyline and Junipero Serra Boulevards. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 7, 1971 to the Assistant City Engineer from the Traffic Engineer submitting recommendation for the proposed maximum speed limit on Westborough Boulevard between Skyline and Junipero Serra Boulevards. 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 proced~ for introduction. Councilman Steinkamp so moved after which Councilman Ahern commented that it was his understanding that further study would be made prior to any Council action to which the City Manager replied that the item had been continued from the previous meeting to this evening. Discussion followed at which time Mr. Thomas Fee, 2501 Donegal Avenue, registered objection to the increased speed limit, stating that traffic on Westborough Boulevard was hazardous already. He explained more in detail to the members of the City Council the various areas on Westborough Boulevard which presented these dangerous and hazardous conditions. Councilman Bertucelli brought to the attention of the City Council jaywalking which was taking place, suggesting that such violations be cited by the Police Department, and that the present ordinance be amended to include such enforcement. Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, remarked on the comments made at the previous meeting by Messrs. Wesley Slade and David Friedenberg in that the residents concerned had not been notified on any such changes. 105 5-0 80 ORDINANCE DECLARING A Discussion then followed concerning how the-courts would enforce any violations if PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT the changes were not made as suggested after which there being no objections, Mayor FOR WESTBOROUGH BLVD.: Borba requested that the item be dropped from the agenda. (CONTINUED) No further action taken. SO. AIRPORT BLVD. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 14, 197l from the Director of IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Public Works recommending supplemental purchase order in the amount of $22,000 be issued to Kirker, Chapman and Associates for engineering services in the South Airport Boulevard Improvement Project. Brief discussion followed at which time Councilman Mammini stated that he had reviewed the matter with the Director of Public Works and was satisfied that the billing was in order, suggesting that in future such projects, the specifications carry the method by which any such changes are to be considered. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FILED BY GERTRUDE E. NEGRI: The next item was the claim as filed against the City by Mrs. E. Negri for alleged damages to her home as a result of recreational activities in the Foxridge Elementary School play yard. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim of Mrs. Gertrude E. Negri be rejected and referred to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913915.4 and related sections of the Government Code. INSTANT TENTATIVE MAP PM80 - ANTONIO RIVERA: The Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 15, 1971 from the City Planner advising of Planning Commission's denial of the instant tentative map - PM-80 - as filed by Mr. Antonio Rivera for the resubdivision of approximately 0.34 acre parcel of land, located at the most northerly corner of Alta Vista Drive and Conmur Street in the R-I District was the next matter for Council's attention. Accompanying was the letter of appeal dated June 17, 1971 from Mr. Antonio Rivera appealing the Planning Commission's denial of the request. City Attorney Noonan explained the course of action which Council could follow in this regard. The Applicant, Mr. Rivera, requested permission to speak, stating that the denial was out of order and that one of the Planning Commissioners should have excused himself in that he had a personal interest in the matter. Mr. Darryl Krause, representing the applicant, Mr. Rivera, commented on the action taken by the Planning Commission at their meeting, describing the present area and its proposed uses. Discussion then followed concerning the development of the area while still in County jurisdiction and its usage after annexation to the City. At the request of City Council, City Planner Pass summarized the background of the area when it was still within County jurisdiction, its annexation to the City, its subdivision, the zoning which applied and its development for the future. Further discussion followed at which time the matter of adequate parking was discussed and the desire of Council to make a personal inspection of the area in question. It was the suggestion of Mayor Borba that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting during which time a physical inspection of the property could be made. Discussion then followed concerning any documentation which would be on record which would indicate to any buyer the use of the property and any restrictions which might be attached. Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri comment~ that children walking to and from school went through the area and that the area posed a potential hazard to them. There being Mo objections, Mayor Borba requested that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting in order that the Members of the City Council might make a physical inspection of the area and, in the interim, an attempt be made to obtain any documentation that might be on record concer~ing the use of the property. USE PERMIT NO. 191 BELL ELECTRICAL SIGNS, INC. REQUEST: The next item was Use Permit No. 191 as requested by Bell Electrical Signs, Inc., to enlarge, relocate and redevelop an alleged existing roof-top billboard located at SW corner of Airport Boulevard and Pine Street in the C-3 District. Accompanying was the letter of appeal dated June 16, 1971 from Bell Electrical Signs, Inc., appealing the Planning Commission's denial of the Use Permit. Discussion followed concerning a date for the Public Hearing after which, there being no objections, Mayor Borba requested that the Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday, August 2, 1971. SA-18 C.C.& F. NO. 3: The next matter was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 29, 1971 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission submitting conditionally approved SA-18, revised tentative map of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Unit No. 3. qA-18 C.C.&F. NO. 3: (CONT I NUED) SA-21 TENTATIVE MAP OF BENNETT & HAHNWEILER SUBDIVISION: SHAW ROAD-SAN MATE©AVE. PUMP STATION IMPROVE- MENTS & FORCE MAIN CHANGE ORDER NO. I: REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF HAUL BOND PIOMBO CONSTRUCTION CO.: WESTBOROUGH PARK PHASE 2 STATUS REPORT: TRANSFER OF FUNDS REQUEST SANITARY LAND FILL MARINA: AWARD OF CONTRACT 4-WHEEL TRACTOR LOADER: Brief discussion followed at which time the City Planner stated that the map before the City Council was for their information and that a final map would be submitted at a later date. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 29, 1971 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission submitting conditionally approved SA-21, tentative map of Bennett & Hahnweiler Subdivision, representing subdivision of approximately 16 acres of land located on the northerly and southerly sides of East Grand Avenue and on the easterly side of Kimball Way in M-2-H District. There being no objections, Mayor Borba ordered the matter accepted and placed on file. The communication dated June 28, 1971 from Jenks & Adamson, Consulting Sanitary and Civil Engineers, submitting Change Order No. I for the Shaw Road-San Mateo Avenue Pump Station Improvements and Force Main was the next matter for Council's attention. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 28, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of contract Change Order No. I, subject to approval of Federal Environmental Protection Agency. City Attorney Noonan requested that the wording of the motion include that the approval of the Contract Change Order No. I stand approved when Federal approval is received. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the Contract Change Order No. I stand approved upon receipt of approval from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. The next item was the communication dated June 18, I971 from Piombo Corporation re- questing release of $135,000 haul bond (Guarantee of repair of streets Westborough Unit No. 4 to Airport); requesting new haul route. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 29, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval, cancellation of $135,000 bond and acceptance of $20,000 bond to guarantee repair of streets on new haul route. Director of Public Works Goss requested that this item be continued to the next regular meeting inasmuch as the Superintendent of Streets Stoppoloni had some questions con- cerning the repairs. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The next matter was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 28, 1971 from the Superin- tendent of Recreation and Parks advising of the Status of Westborough Park Phase 2. There being no objections, Mayor Borba ordered the report accepted and placed on file. Mr. Thomas Fee requested information on the status of the plans and whether or not they were complete. City Manager Dreisbach gave Mr. Fee a 9opy of the Memorandum, advising that the City was requesting Federal financing from HUD and was awaiting this information. Mr. Fee then stated that the development of the park had been delayed by the City. City Manager Dresibach stated that it was the opinion of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks that, before proceeding further, obtain Federal assistance. Mr. Fee then asked why Beautification Funds could not be used in this regard. Discussion then followed concerning the Master Plan which was to be prepared for the development of recreational areas within the City after which Mr. Fee requested that the City authorize the completion of the plans of the park at this time using Beautifi- cation Funds for landscaping purposes and that the infield be landscaped with grass, further suggesting that a large wind screen be built to deflect the winds. Discussion then followed by Councilman Bertucelli concerning , provisions of the annexation agreement and the contents concerning the development of the recreational areas within the sub'division. Further discussion followed after which City Manager Dreisbach stated that he would contact the HUD Agency the following morning for a tracer on the City's application. The Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 29, 1971 from the Director of Public Works re- questing transfer of funds - payment of two Gribaldo Jones & Associates Invoices, City's I/2 share of invoices - Sanitary Land Fill, Marina, was the next matter for Council's consideration. Director of Public Works Goss briefly explained the transfer request, reading from his Inter-Off ice Memorandum. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and accepted. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 22, 1971 from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilation and recommendation for a 4-wheel Tractor Loader to be used in the Park Department Equipment Fleet. AWARD OF CONTRACT 4-WHEEL TRACTOR ( CONT I NUED) Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received, stating tha~ the Iow bidder was Noble Ford Tractor Inc., with the Iow bid of $4,500. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted. AWARD OF CONTRACT 6-MAN CAB PICK UP: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 22, 1971 from the Equ~ment Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilation of bids received and recommendation for 6-Man Cab Pick Up to be used by the Park Department. Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was Arata International with the Iow bid of $3,076.40. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted. AWARD OF CONTRACT I/2 TON PICK UP: The Inter-Office Memorandum dated June 22, 1971 from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor submitting compilation of bids and recommendation for a Department of Public Works Inspector's I/2-ton Pick Up was the next item for Council's attention. Director of Public Works Goss declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was Arata International with the Iow bid of $2,563.72. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Equ~ment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted. ITEMS FROM STAFF: There being nothing further, Council then proceeded on to Items from Staff. Mayor Borba recognized the presence of the City Treasurer, Mr. John Bonalanza, calling on him for any comments he wished to make. COMMENTS BY THE CITY TREASURER CONCERNING CITY FUNDS: Mr. Bonalanza, from his prepared statement, informed Council and those present, concern- ing his salary and how it was provided for !in his budget. He then commented on the number of bond issues and total amount issued in comparison to neighboring cities. He then explained the procedure involved in the payment of coupons and bonds and the need to have available funds for the payment of the normal monthly City expenses. In detail, he explained the 1915 Act Bonds, 1911 Act Bonds which the Treasurer was personally liable for, the Revenue Bonds, and the related work that went with each type. He continued by explaining the investment of City funds, the rates of interest on the various invest- ments and gave a total of interest earned during the last three fiscal years. He ex- plained the various City funds which went into making up these investments. He con- cluded his remarks by explaining the amount for which he was bonded, that his books were subject~ audit by the City's auditing firm and would welcome any suggestions made. Mr. Donald Gamma complimented the City Treasurer and Council for the report, remarking it was overdue, stating that he would like a financial, consulting firm offer several ways in which the City could better invest its funds. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: There being nothing further from Staff, Mayor Borba asked if any member of the City Council had anything they wished to offer. JAYWALKING VIOLATIONS ACROSS WESTBOROUGH BLVD.: CONCERNING LONG-RANGE PLANS - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: 0 Councilman Bertucelli requested that the City Manager request the Police Department to enforce Jaywalking violations across Westborough Boulevard. In answer to Councilman STeinkamp's inquiry, City Planner Pass explained the long-range plans through a Capital Improvementprogram and roads through the City. Lengthy discussion followed during which time Councilman Steinkamp remarked that, while the County was asking for the improvement of Hickey Boulevard, the improvement of Chestnut Avenue was of prime concern. In answer to Councilman Mammini, City Planner Pass explained which one was going to serve the City at this time. Discussion then followed concerning obligations with regard to financing, responsibility, participation, loss of residences, the use of Gas Tax funds, the meetings held with the Transportation Committee, after which, there being no objections, Mayor Borba requested the matter be held for further study; and, in the interim, the City Manager arrange for a meeting with the County Board of Supervisors. GOOD AND WELFARE: Mayor Borba then asked if anyone present in the a. dience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. REQUEST FOR PARK REST ROOMS TO BE KEPT OPEN AFTER WORKING HOURS: Mr. Thomas Fee brought to Council the need to keep rest rooms open after the normal working hours of the Park employees, stating that, when he contacted the Recreation and Park Department concerning this matter, lack of funds and personnel was the reason. He then commended Mr. Goss for the assistance to his wife when she became stranded on the rai'lroad crossing at Chestnut Avenue. Mr. Fee concluded by stating that Councilman Bertucelli's request for the enforcement of Jaywalking should not be restricted only to Westborough Boulevard but throughout the City. Councilman Bertucelli replied that it should be the obligation of the parents to instruct their children in the safety of crossing streets. DISCUSSION CONCERNING Mr. Robert Polzoni, 717 Park Way, requested information concerning the development of SAN BRUNO MTN. DEVELOPMENT: San Bruno Mountain, asking if plans were available for citizens to view, stating that ~_-~ ~_~ such information could not be obtained from the developers. 108 GOOD AND WELFARE: (CONTINUED) ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION: RECALL TO ORDER: INSTRUCTIONS TO FILE EMINENT DOMAIN PRO- CEEDINGS: I RESOLUTION NO. 5599 OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY AND AUTHORI- ZATION TO FILE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS: ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Borba stated that the City only viewed the proposed plans after which the City Manager stated that representatives of the developers would go to homeowners' groups to explain their development. Mrs. Betty Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, remarked that she had experienced the same difficulty in obtaining plans or information. There being nothing further, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting at I1:10 p.m. to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at 12:26 a.m. with all Council Members present. Mayor Borba stated that the City Council had instructed the City Attorney to proceed with Eminent Domain proceedings for the acquisition of the Kiessling property. City Attorney Noonan requested the introduction and adoption of a resolution. Councilman Mammini then introduced a Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE AN ACTION IN EMINENT DOMAIN (KIESSLING PROPERTY)." 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. There being nothing further and there being no objections, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting at 12:29 a.m. to July 14, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, * The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim.