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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1971-12-20REGULAR MEETING Of THE CItY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1971 TIME: ~. 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER:. Mayor Borba called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO SO. S.F. CHORALIERS FOR PERFORMANCES: 515 ROLL CALL: In place of the Invocation, Mrs. Dianne Marlowe and the South San Francisco Cheraliers sang Christmas carols to those present after which Mayor Borba presented to the group a plaque for their performance this evening as well as their performance at the recent County Council of Mayors. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Councilman F. Frank Mammini. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Borba at this time introduced Mr. John Meline, Administrative Assistant. MR. JOHN MELINE, ADM. ASSISTANT :fp_ Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular C) O0 meeting of December 6, 1971. MINUTES: Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1971 be approved as submitted. REGULAR CLAIMS:._~ Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularl,y carried, that the regular claims, totaling $160,409.00, be approved for payment. PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. ! for payment. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $6,827.48, be approved for payment. STONEGATE RIDGE ASSMT. DISTRICT CLAIM: Stonegate Ridge Assessment District Claim: Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated December I, 1971 in the amount of $50.00 for professional services rendered. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Stonegate Ridge Assessment District be approved for payment. REPORT FROM DR. MAURICE GARBELL: Mayor Borba at this time called upon Dr. Garbell for his report concerning jet aircraft. Reading from a prepared statement, Dr. Garbell explained to Members of the City CouNcil the developments which could take place at the airport and with which the City would have to live in the event their feelings were not made known.-He likewise commented on the development and use of certain runways and jet aircraft noise after which he gave his recommendation as to the course of action which the City should follow. Discussion followed among Dr. Garbell and Members of the City Council concerning the items which he had previously discussed after which Dr. Garbell recommended that the City be represented at all discussions and hearings in this regard. Brie~ discussion then followed concerning the amount of monies which the City had already expended in this regard and the proposed budget after which Councilman Bertucelli moved that before City Council approves any further expenditure, that Council instruct Dr. Garbell to submit in writing his proposals to the City Manager and City Attorney so that they can analyze his proposal and submit it to the City Council for appropriate actio Councilman Ahern seconded the motion. After brief discussion, the motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Dr. Garbell then continued on with his report during which time he remarked on the night disturbances by cargo aircraft and their control. Mayor Borba then called upon Mr. Frank Gillis who represents the AFSC&ME group. ... u.,o. HOLIDAYS:?_ Mr. Gillis brought to the attention of the City Council a Memorandum of Understanding which had been executed with the City in 1970, setting forth the procedure for the granting of time off prior to holidays, requesting Council to abide by this agreement. Discussion then followed concerning the recent Memorandum from the City Manager out- lining how the Christmas and New Year holidays would apply this year. 178 REQUEST OF MR. GILLIS: (CONTI NUED) ?_ooo RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: RESOLUTION NO. 5727 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MAGNOLIA RECREAT I ON CENTER: RESOLUTION NO. 5728 DESIGNATING DUTIES OF ADM I N I STRAT I VE ASS I STANT: 'P-oo o RESOLUTION NO. 5729 INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF STREETS IN WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK I: RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CALLAN & JUNIPERO SERRA LANDS TO CITY: RESOLUTION NO. 5730 IN MEMORY OF JOHN Eo LYNCH: RESOLUTION NO. 5731 GRANT I NG BALST I NG PERM I T TO C.C.& F.: RESOLUTION NO. 5732 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT (WESTBOROUGH BLVD. IMPROVEMENT): Further discussion followed concerning the application of the Personnel Rules and Regu- lations with the Memoranda of Understanding after which the background concerning the granting of the first time off prior to holidays was discussed. Mayor Borba declared a recess at 9:27 p.m., recalling the meeting to order at 9:32 p.m., with ali Council present, Councilman Mammini being noted as absent. City Attorney Noonanthen explained to Council the course of action which they could follow by motion in either overruling the recent Memorandum of the City Manager or sustaining the Memorandum. After further brie~ discusslon, Councilman Ahern moved that the City Council. sustain the City Manager, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp. After brief discussion, motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Councilman Bertucelli voted "No" stating that he felt the prior City Manager's agreement should be adhered to. The first resolution was introduced by Councilman Bertuceili after an explanation by City Attorney Noonan and was entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TO GENERAL OPERATION ACCOUNT - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MAGNOLIA RECREATION CENTER." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO MEET AND CONFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3500 ET SEQ., AND APPROVING DELEGATION OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL OFFICER'S DUTIES." 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 abandonment of portions of streets in WEst Park I. City Attorney Noonan explained what was being abandoned, that a new development was to take place which would modify the design of the parking bays, commenting that the City would have more Common Greens. Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF STREETS ADJACENT TO BLOCK 6 IN WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT NO. I (PARKING BAYS)." 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 for Council's attention was the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CALLAN AND JUNIPERO SERRA FREEWAY LANDS TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (13.303 ACRE PARCEL LAFCO FILE 71-37). City Attorney Noonan briefly explained the area which was to be annexed, requesting that if there were no objections, the matter be continued to the second meeting in January. There being no objections, Mayor Borba so ordered. City Attorney Noonan briefly remarked on the work which Mr. Lynch had performed for the City over the past years after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF JOHN E. LYNCH." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. The next item was the communication dated December 9, 1971 from Piombo Corporation re- questing Blasting Permit in conjunction with installation of storm, sanitary and electrical utility in Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park Unit No. 3. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 14, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending authorization of"'Blasting Permit, subject to conditions. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A BLASTING PERMIT TO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES INC., AND THEIR CONTRACTORS." 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 was the communication dated December I0, 1971 from Mr. S. H. Ca~twell, Jr., San Mateo County Engineer and Road Commissioner, transmitting Amendment to Agreement for County's contribution to cost of improvements - Westborough Boulevard from Junipero Serra to Skyline Boulevards. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 14, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending authorizing the execution of Amendment to Agreement. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman St~inkamn intro- duced the resolutlon entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTt~gE'IZING]xEXE¢~T[ON O=FIAMENDMENT:TO,'~ AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ( WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS)." RESOLUTION NO. 5732 (CONTINUED) ~-~/~ ~, RESOLUTION NO. DECLAR I NG RESTR I CT I ON RE: SALE, LEASE OR TRANSFER OF PARCEL (CAM I NO PARK) RESOLUTION NO. 5734 INTENT ION TO ALTER BOUNDARIES WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE D! STRICT: ORD I NANCE AMENDING ORD. NO. 564 I st Read ing/ I ntroduct ion CALI M AGA I NST THE C I TY AS FILED BY MR. RICHARD LEMB I: UP-ZN REQUEST OF OROWEAT BAKING CO.: PUMP STATION NO. 4A IMPROVEMENTS WORK COMPLETION: RESOLUTION NO. 5735 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZING WORK & CALLING FOR BIDS LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO FOXRIDGE SCHOOL LOTS: RESOLUTION NO. 5736 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZ:I~NG WORK & CALLING FOR BIDS LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS COLMA CREEK PARKWAY: 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. After:. an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESTRICTION REGARDING SALE, LEASE OR TRANSFER OF PARCEL DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1970, SAN MATEO RECORDS, VOLUME 5752, PAGE 118, 119 AND 120 DOCUMENT NO. 1230AD (CAMINO PARK)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, Wil[iam A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. City Attorney'Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman Ahern intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ALTER BOUNDARIES WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT." 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. Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan summarized for the Members of the City Council and those present, the effect the ordinance would have on the previously adopted one and advised the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman Ahem moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first~t~me by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Ahem moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 564 PASSED JULY 17, 1967, AS AMENDED," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced and seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and passed by the following roll call vote. 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 for Council's attentlon was the claim as filed against the City by Mr. Richard Lembi for alleged damages to his vehicle as a result of striking a manhole cover. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the claim 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. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 14, 1971 from the Secretary to the Planning Commission advising of Commission's approval of UP-206, request of Oroweat Baking Company to construct an addition to a wholesale bakery building at 264 So. Spruce Avenue in a P-C-M District, subject to conditions. Councilman Bertucelli moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. Brief discussion followed at which time Councilman Steinkamp asked as to the status of the screening which was supposed to have been done at the flour silos. City Planner Pass explained the reason why this had not taken place in that it would' provide an area for children in which to hide and which could create an element of danger and vandalism; and that the Architectural Committee determined otherwise. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 9, 1971 from theDirector of Public Works advising of work completion and recommending acceptance and requesting authorization to file Notice of Completion for Pump Station No. 4A Improvements. Director of Public Works Goss requested that the matter be continued for two weeks since there was some other work to be completed by the contractor. There being no objections, it was so ordered. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November 30, 1971 from the Director, Parks and Recreation Department, forwarding for information and guidance preliminary landscape plans and cost estimates for proposed Landscape Improvements to FOxridge School Lots. City Manager Dreisbach stated that the City desired authorization to go to bid after which City Attorney Noonan stated that if this course of action was to take place, a resolution would be needed approving plans and specifications and authorizing the call for bids. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO FOXRIDGE SCHOOL LOTS." 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 Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 2, 1971 from the Director, Parks and Recreation Department, forwarding for information and guidance preliminary landscape plans and cost estimates for the proposed Landscape Improvements to area known as Colma Creek Parkway RESOLUTION NO. 5736 (CONT I NUED) City Attorney Noonan stated that the City Manager desired the same course of action which was taken for the Foxridge School Lots. Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR COLMA CREEK PARKWAY." In answer to City Planner Pass as to the location where this work was to take place, City Manager Dreisbach explained the development. Roll call vote was as follews: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba and Warren STeinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. EMPLOYMENT Of ARCHITECT FOR SITE SELECTION & DESIGN POLICE BLDG.: The employment of an Architect for site selection and design of the Police Building was the next matter for Council's attention. Mayor Borba remarked that if there were no objections, the matter would be continued to the next regular meeting. There being no objections, it was so ordered. COUNC I LMAN MANM I N I ' S ABSENCE - VACATION: ITEMS FROM STAFF: City Manager Dreisbach at this time requested that the records show that CounCilman Mammini was on vacation through Wednesday and that this was the reason for his absence this evening. Mayor Borba asked if there were any Items from Staff. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: There being none, Mayor Borba asked if there were any Items from Council. REQUEST FOR INFORt~ATION CONCERN I NG IMPROVEMENT OF H ILLS I DE & RANDOLPH AVENUES: Councilman STeinkamp requested information as to the status of the crossing over Highway I and the railroad tracks referred to in the improvement of Hillside and Randolph Avenues; asking as to what the City could do to expedite this matter and whether or not the Division of Highways could schedule their meetings in South San Francisco. Director of Public Works explained the information he had received today concerning the proceedings as to where they were taking place after which, there being no objections, City Manager Drei~baCh'was instructed to follow through in this regard. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak. DISCUSSION CONCERNING LIMITATION OF ANIMALS~ Mr. Pierre Bermascon~,, 478 Baden Avenue, commented on the ordinance which the City had on file regulating the keeping of animals, stating that there were present in the audience people who wished to voice the,ir opinions on certain sections of this ordinance. The first speakier in this regard was Mr. Stanley Mahey, 1405 Broadway Street, San Francisco, who remarked that the ordinance which the City now had was inhumane, commenting on the ordinance which they were working on in San Francisco; stating that he would like to leave with the City a draft of this ordinance for City's use In updating its legislation. Mrs. Glad Sar!3ent, 6145 Estates Drive, Oakland, founder of Pets and Pals, remarked on the membership of her group which included many members in South San Francisco. She brought to the attention of the City Council the work which her group did in legislation not only in City level, but State level as well, stating that it was her feeling that the number of dogs in the household should not be limited but, instead, should be detelmmined as to how they are kept. She further remarked on the need for up-dated legislation, offering their assistance and services in this regard. City Attorney Noonan agreed to meet with them after the first of the year, commenting on how the City arrived at its present legislation in that it secured information from other cities prior to the adoption of its own ordinance. He further explained the reasons for some of the sections as they existed in the ordinance in that it was the City's desire to protect all of the people from pets which could cause physical injury. Miss Barbara Tui, 842 Newman Drive, concurred with the feelings of Mrs. Sergent, commentin on the sections of the present City ordinance which allowed an enforcing officer to enter private premises. This was explained by City ATtorney Noonan in that the officer would first have to have a warrant or permission to enter before entry could be made. Mr. Robert Albright, 2501Albright Way, stated that his neighborhood still has the problem with loose animals and ~avored some limitation in their number. I NQU I RY CONCERN I NG PROGRESS OF PHASE II WEST PARK LANDSCAPING: Mr. Albright then asked as to the status of the landscaping in Phase II of West Park to which City Manager Dreisbach replied that Council had earlier taken action to have Staff proceed with working plans and specifications ahd that no word has as yet been received from the Federal agency HUD and that the City was not proceeding rapidly with these plans, hoping that such'authorization would be received. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting at 10:42 p.m. Councilman Ahern extended to those present Holiday Greetings. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, City Cler~~. *The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.