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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1972-01-03181 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1972 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: NTRODUCT ON OF E.J. REPORTER:,..~"/,.~,.~ ROLL GALL: MINUTES: REGULAR CLAIMS~ PARKING DISTRICT NO. I CLAIMS: RESOLUTION NO. 5737 IN MEMORY OF ANDREW ROCCA: RESOLUTION NO. 5738 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD SPUR TRACK IN ROZZI PLACE: RESOLUTION NO. 5739 APPROVING PLANS & SPECS AUTHORIZING WORK & CALL FOR BIDS FOR MODI- FICATION OF RECORDS & COMMUNICATIONS AREA (POLICE ~tLDG.): RESOLUTION CONCERNING BALLOT SEWER PLANT MODIFICATION & DEEP WATER OUTFALL: RESOLUTION NO. 5740 APPROVING BALLOT MEASURE SO. S. F. HOUSING AUTHOR I TY: 503? 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Borba called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Joseph A. Gordon of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Mayor Borba at this time introduced Mr. John Funabiki, reporter from the Enterprise Journal Press. Present: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren STeinkamp. Absent: None. Mayor Borba then asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1971. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Bertucelli and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1971, be approved as submitted. Councilman Mammini abstained from voting. Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $73,317.43, be approved for payment. Mayor Borba asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $48.55, be approved for payment. The first resolution expressing Council's condolences to the family of former Mayor and Councilman Andrew Rocca, deceased, was introduced by Councilman Ahem and entitled: "A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF ANDREW ROCCA." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Frank J. Bertucelli, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren'Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next-.item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 20, 1971 from the Director of Public Works recommending issuance of Permit to Southern Pacific Transportation Company, subject to condition, for the construction of railroad spur track in Rozzi Place. Accompanying was the communication dated December 8, 1971 from Southern Pacific Trans- portation Company requesting permission to construct referenced spur track. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT - CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD SPUR TRACK IN ROZZI PLACE." Brief discussion followed concerning this matter after which 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 hext.'i~e~:~concerned the modification to the ?olice Building. After an explanation by City ATtorney Noonan, Councilman Bertucelli introduced the reso- lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR MODIFICATION OF'RECORDS AND COMMUNICATIONS AREA (POLICE BUILDING)." 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 resolution for Council's consideration concerned a ballot measure - $600,000 Bond Issue Joint Sewer Plant Modification and Deep Water Outfall; City Attorney Noonan requested that this resolution be continued to the next regular meeting as Bond Counsel was preparing the necessary documents. There being no objections, it was so ordered. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution, stating that no City funds were involve but that the electorate in the City had to vote on ~uch a measure. Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING BALLOT MEASURE REQUESTED BY THE SOUTH SAN FPJ~NCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY." 1'33 EHPLOYHENT OF ARCHITECT SITE SELECTION/DESIGN FOR POLICE BUILDING: ITEMS FROM STAFF: RESOLUTION NO. 5741 AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO DEVELOP OPEN-SPACE REQUEST OF AN ENPLOYEE FOR 6-MONTHS' LEAVE OF ABSENCE: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: INQUIRY CONCERNING COMPLETION OF EL CAMNIO REAL WIDENING: I NQU I RY CONCERN I NG I/2 DAY OFF PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOL I DAYS: INQUIRY CONCERNING AMDUNT TO BE SPENT FOR REPAIR TO POLICE BLDG.: INQUIRY CONCERNING USE PERMIT 203 SoY0 Further discussion followed at which time Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri, 478 Avalon Drive; Mr. John Yantis, 239 Armour Avenue; and Mrs. Nancy Hale also spoke on the Police facility. Upon the conclusion of the disoussion, Councilman Bertucelli introduced a motion that the City hire Mr. George Avanessian as architect. It was then brought to Council's attention that a motion was already on the floor but had not been seconded. Mayor Borba called for a second to the motion. There being none, Councilman Mammini's motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Bertucelli then moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the City employ Mr. George Avanessian as architect. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, Frank J. Bertucelli, and William A. Borba. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstaining, Councilmen F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp. The next matter for Council's attention was Items from Staff; City Attorney Noonan at this time brought to the attention of the City Council a reply which the City Manager had received from HUD concerning construction of WEstborough Park, explaining a resolution which had been prepared for Council's consideration. Councilman Bertucelli then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIN6 FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO DEVELOP OPEN-SPACE LAND." 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 Manager Dreisbach at this time brought to the attention of the City Council a request which had been received from an employee of the City for a six-months' leave of absence with a request being accompanied by a doctor's 6?atement and, because of the confidential nature, did not wish to discuss this any further. He stated that, if Council wished to discuss the matter further, they could adjourn to an executive personnel session. Councilman Ahern stated, in view of the request which was accompanied by a doctor's statement, moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and leave of absence be granted. Councilman Bertucelli seconded the motion which was regularly carried. City Manager Dreisbach requested, prior to the adjournment of this evening's meeting, the Council adjourn to an executive personnel session with the Director of Parks and Recreation. There being nothing further from Staff, Mayor Borba proceeded to Items from Council. Mayor Borba requested the City Manager to arrange a meeting with the Chairman and Co- chairman of theCapital Improvement Committee at an early date, Councilman STeinkamp stated that he had received a number of calls concerning the widening of El Camino Real in that certain portions were widened while another section remains in its original state. Director of Public Works Goss explained the reasons for the construction, the funds which were involved and those which were forthcoming to widen that portion which had not been completed. There being nothing further, Mayor Borba asked anyone present if they wished to speak under Good and Welfare. Mr. August Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way, asked as to what had been determined concerning the half-day off prior to the Christmans and...New Year Holidays which had come up before Council at the' previous meeting. City Manager Dreisbach replied that the City Council did not grant the half day, but that the employees received the Friday before each Holiday. Mr. Chevalier requested information concerning the resolution which had been adopted earlier concerning repairs to the present Police building, asking if a great amount of money was to be spent. It was explained to Mr. Chevalier that the amount was reasonable and was for security reasons in the' facility. Mr. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place, then stated that, at theDecember 6, 1971 meeting, City Council had closed the hearing on:Use Permit 203 and asked as to whether or not the public would be given the opportunity to speak again on the matter when it was to be before Council at their meeting of January 17, 1972. He was assured the public would be able to again talk on the matter. Mr. Gamma then asked if any further information had been compiled to which City Attorne, Noonan stated that a compilation of facts had not been made as yet since the complete analysis would have to be prepared into one document~,, so that Council would be in a position to make its decision. 132 RESOLUTION NO. 5740: (CONTINUED) Councilman Mammini stated that the Planning Commission at an earlier meeting had sub- mitted similar informatlon concerning housing and asked as to why this had not appeared as an item on the agenda. Brief discussion followed after which he suggested that this matter be placed on the agenda and reviewed by Council. 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. Brief discussion followed concerning the matter of the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 14, 1971 from the Planning Commission concerning the matter of housing within the City. After discussion and there being no objections, the matter was ordered placed on the next City Council's agenda. ORDINANCE APPROV I NG MOTOR VEH I CLE LICENSE FEE ADJUSTMENT: I st Read i ng/I ntroducti on The next item for Councll's attention was the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEE ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 10852 AND RELATED STATUTES." City Attorney Noonan reported that it was his understanding that the Governor had vetoed the measure and, therefore, no Council action was needed in this regard. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY The next item was the claim against the City as filed by the law office of Lewis L. AS FILED BY LEWIS L. MOORE Moore on behalf of Frank H. and Dennis J. Swan for alleged wrongful deaths of George ESQ., ON BEHALF OF .FRANK & DENNIS SWAN: and Lillian Swan and funeral expenses of both. Councilman Ahern move, secohded by Councilman Mammini 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. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FILED BY MRS. LOUIS E. BARGAGLIOTTI: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Mrs. Louis E. Bargagliotti for alleged damages as a result of sewer st~page to her home on November 18, 1971. Councilman Mammini 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. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FILED BY MR. FRANK L. SLATER, JR.: The claim as filed by Mr. Frank L. Slater, Jr., against the City for alleged damages to his Volkswagon Camper as a result of flooding on November 26, 1970, was the next matter for Council's attention. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman STeinkamp and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the 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. FINAL ACCEPTANCE PUMP STATION NO. 4A IMPROVEMENTS: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated December 9, 1971 from the Director of Publlc 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 stated that he thought the matter would'be ready for Council's action this evening but a guarantee bond was still forthcoming from the contractor and requested Council continue the matter to the next regular meeting. There being no objections, it was so ordered. EMPLOYMENT OF ARCHITECT SITE SELECTION/DESIGN FOR POLICE BUILDING: The next item for Council's attentlon was the employment of an architect for site selection and design of Police facility. Councilman Mammini moved that this item be referred back to the City Manager and Police Chief with the recommendation that they abide by Council's policy of the past and this means that, i. nsefar as Council policy as has been known in the past, the architect be chosen from local business people and assurance be given to the foll~wl~. First, we instructed the City Manager to submit some kind of report'from our Bond Counsel with reference to financing, not onl~ this but other projects in the City. Let us find out about financing before we do hire anyone; and second, then hire the architect from local People within our community. Discussion then followed during which time City Manager Dreisbach stated he would like to employ an archtect so that he could advise the City from a professional standpoint as to the size, site and building in order that the City would be in a better position to assess the cash need for the structure. In answer to Councilman Mammini, City Manager Dreisbach replied that in the inter- views with the architects, it was their desire that the matter not be made into two separate contracts; and to which Councilman Mammini stated that he did not wish the City to become involved to the point where it would be spending a lot of money it could not afford. He remarked that the contract could be written with the architect for the first portion and an addendum to the original contract for the balance, pro- vided that the City could afford such an expenditure. Lengthy discussion followed during which time the Members of the City Council, City Manager and Police Chief discussed selection of an architect, selection of a site and construction of the building and costs involved. GOOD AND WELFARE: (CONTINUED) INQUIRY CONCERNING QUEST IONNA I RE RE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS: REQUESI' FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING LAFCO HEARING ANNEXATION OF SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN: 0..5 ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESS ION: -ooo RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF MR. ANDREW ROCCA, FORMER MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN: Mr. Gamma then stated that recently a questionnaire had been sent to all cities from the County Governmental Research Council requesting information concerning the invest- ment of City funds, stating that South San Francisco had not submitted theirs as yet while other cities had. He requested that the Council determine why the City Treasurer had not as yet made a reply. City Attorney Noonan stated that the City Manager had forwarded him the questionnaire. that there were some legal questions to be checked, that he would check the matter and forward the questionnaire to the City Treasurer. Mrs. Betty Higgins, 701 Hillside Boulevard, requested information concerning the hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission which was to be held January 26, I972 on the annexation of San Bruno Mountain. Councilman Bertucelli stated that a report had not as yet been forwarded to Mayor Borba by Councilman Steinkamp and him but that a full report would be submitted for the next regular meeting. Mr. Chevalier then commented on a recent newspaper article which had appeared in the Enterprise Journal concerning the proposed development of the commercial property at Callan and King D~ives, quoting from sections of the article. Mayor Borba then announced that the Council would'adjourn to an executive ~ersonnel session and would then return to adjourn the regular meeting in memory of former Mayor and Council Member Andrew Rocca. Council adjourned to an executive personnel session at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 10:15 p.m. with all Council Members present. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly'carried, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Andrew Rocca. A moment of silence was declared by Mayor Borba in Mr. Rocca's memory. Time of adjournment: 10:16 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, C~y Clerk * The discussions contained in these Minutes are excerpts and not verbatim. The proceedings of this meeting are taped and all discussions are contained therein.