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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1972-07-17REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, JULY 17, 1972 TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp at 8:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE AND INVOCATION: ~ The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Father Joseph A. Gordon of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Stelnkamp Councilmen F. Frank Mammlni MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp asked If there was a motion approving the Minutes of the special meeting of June 28, 1972 and the regular meeting of July 5, 1972, Councilman Borba~moved, seconded by Councllman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the special meeting of June 28, 1972 and the regular meeting of July 5, 1972 be approved as submitted, REGULAR CLAIMS: Mayor Pro Tem Stelnkamp then asked if there was a motion approving the regularclalms as submitted for payment. At the request of Councilman Borba, Director of Ecological Development Fred Hull explained the invoices from VTN and the services which it covered. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $129,487.97, be approved for payment and approval include the supplement to claims list of July 17, 1972, PARKING DIST. NO. I CLAIMS: Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp asked if there was a motion approving the claims as subml,ted for Parking District No. I for paymen,. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $1,291.96, be approved for payment, C.C. & F. IND. PARK UNIT #3 CLAIMS: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3 Claims: (a) Wilsey & Ham claim dated June 27, 1972 In the amount of $3,281.20 for resident engineering and inspection services. (b) Wllsey & Ham claim dated June 27, 1972 in the amount of $1,591.31 for engineering services - construction staking. At the request of Councilman Ahern, Mr. Fred Hull, Director of Department of Ecological Development, explained how the bills were verified prior to paymen,. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3, be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING COLLECTING OF SEWER RENTALS ON MUNI, REAL TAX ROLLS: The next item was the Notice of Public Hearing with respect to collecting Sewer Rentals on Municipal Real Property Tax Rolls. PUBLIC HEARING: (CONTINUED) Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp declared the Public Hearing opened after which discussion and explanation followed concerning the charges as they were levied both by the City of South San Francisco and the City of San Bruno. Discussion took place among Members of the City Council, City Manager Dreisbach and Mr. Hull, Director of Ecological Development. Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp asked if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor Pro Tem Stelnkamp then asked if anyone in the audience had any thingthey wished ,o offer; and ,here being none, Mayor Pro Tem S,einkamp declared ,he Public Hearing closed. RESO. NO. 5890 ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS & CHGS. FOR 1972-73: Deputy City Attorney John Shaw explained the first resolution after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION ADOPTING REPORT OF ANNUAL SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES FOR 1972-73 PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. 8oblltt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absen,, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 5891 Deputy City Attorney Shaw in detail explained the oontents of the reso- AUTHORIZING EXE- lution and contract after which discussion followed among the Members of CUTION OF CONTRACT the City Council, Mr. Fred Hull and Mr. August Chevalier, 2600 Leix Way. BETWEEN CITY & REICHHOLD CHEM. TO CONSTRUCT PRE-TREATMENT PLANT: Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE CONTRACT BETWEEN CI~ OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND REICHHOLD CHEMICALS, INC., REQUIRING LATTER PARTY TO CONSTRUCT PRE-TREATMENT PLANT AND FIXING SEWER RENTAL CHARGES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 5892 The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated July II, 1972 from AWARD OF CONTRACT the Director of the Department of Ecological Development submitting BEAUTIFICATION compilation of bids received and recommendation of award of contract PROJECT EL CAMINO for the Beautification Project - El Camino Real Phase II. REAL II WEST ORANGE TO Mr. Hull declared the bids received, stating that the lowest bidder CHESTNUT: was Colllshaw Corporation with the bid of $21,792. After an explanation, Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT EL CAMINO REAl_- II, WEST ORANGE AVENUE TO CHESTNUT, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 1972." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammlni. RESO. NO. 5893 Deputy City Attorney Shaw read in full the next resolution which commended COMMENDING MERWIN Harbor Superintendent Merwin "Swede" Hansen for his courageous action in "SWEDE" HANSEN an explosion and fire aboard a boat berthed at the Oyster Point Marina. FOR HEROIC CONDUCT: Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MERWIN "SWEDE" HANSEN FOR HEROIC CONDUCT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblltt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp presented the resolution to Harbor Superintendent Hansen and commended him for his heroic efforts. -2- 7/17/72 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FILED BY BELLI, ASHE, ELLISON, CHOULOS & LIEFF ON BEHALF OF The claim against the City as filed by Belli, Ashe, Ellison, Choulos & Lieff, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Mrs. Lillian Franzoni for alleged injuries sustained as a result of a fall while she was crossing El Camino Real and Westborough Boulevard intersection was the next item for Council's consideration. LILLI~N FRANZONI: Councilmen Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt and regularly  carried, that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance 5~ carrier and to the office of the City Attorney; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sectlons 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. RECESS: Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp declared a recess at 8:57 p.m, to TV retaping. RECALL TO ORDER:~The meeting was recal led to order by Mayor Pro Tern Steinkamp at 9:04 p.m. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY AS FI LED BY MR. W I L L I AM CH I PMAN APPL I CA::r ION FOR RATE INCREASE WESTERN TV CABLE: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Mr. William R. Chipmen for alleged personal injuries sustained on March 3, 1972 in the vicinity of the Royal Inn on Airport Boulevard. Councilmen Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claim be denied 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 Sections 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. The next matter for Council's consideration was the application for rate increase for Western TV Cable. Councilman Borba moved that the matter be continued for further study by Council. Brief discussion followed after which, there being no objections, Mayor Pro Tam Steinkamp ordered the matter set for a Public Hearing for the regular meeting of August 7, 1972. REPORT RE FINDINGS OF STUDY - ANIMAL CONTROL: The next item was the report from the City Attorney's office concerning findings of the study - Proposed Changes in Animal Control Ordinance. A detailed explanation was given by Deputy City Attorney John Shaw concerning the provistons of the proposed ordinance, commenting that the matter could be studied by Council after which a hearing could be held. Prior'tothe adoption of the ordinance. Further discussion followed after which, there being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp commended Mr. Shaw for his report and referred the matter to the City Manager for a Study session to be held by Council during which time the matter could be reviewed, a recommendation made and a Public Hearing set. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Since there were no items from Staff, Mayor Pro Tam Steinkamp asked if there were any items from Council. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: PROPOSED ORD. FOR FI REWORKS . Councilman Borba proposed that an ordinance be adopted concerning the sale of fireworks in that permits be Issued to service clubs, youth and non-profit organizations, only. There being no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp referred the matter to the office of the City Attorney for revlew and report. INQUIRY RE Councilman Ahern inquired as to the progress' of the Beautification for WESTBOROUGH. BLVD. Westborough Boulevard, suggesting that the sunnier weather be taken BEAUTIFICATION: advantage of prior to the winter months. ~~'~f Discussion followed at which time Mr. Fred Hull stated that his department was working on the matter and would have a report for the next regular Council meeting. ,~ -3- 7117~72 COMMENTS RE CLIPPING PICK- UP BY SCAVENGER COMPANY: Councilman Boblitt then commented on the recently-made survey by the Scavenger Company concerning the pickup of clippings and the distribu- tion of door-hangers, advising the residents of this service and the time and date it would take place in their particular neighborhood. Mr. Hull stated that Mr. Lawrence Ross was working with the Scavenger Company in this regard. INQUIRY RE PARCEL AT WEST- BOROUGH & JUNI- PERO SERRA: MOTION TO APPRO- PRIATE MONIES TO CONTINUED CLIPPING PICK- UP SERVICE: In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, City Manager Drei.$bach brought City Council up to date on the matter of the annexation of the parcel of property at Westborough and Junlpero Serra Boulevards, referred to as the "hole." City Manager Drelsbach at this time stated that, since Council had indicated that they wished to restore the garden clipping pickup to a full year, requested the adoption of a motion to appropriate monies necessary to continue this service. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba that monies be alloted to continue the service. City Manager Drelsbach requested an amendment to the motion to include that $19,800 be appropriated to the proper account from the unappropri- ated reserve. Councilman Ahem included this in his motion. Councilman Borba accepted this in his second after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. GOOD AND WELFARE: There being nothing further, Mayor Pro Tem Steinkamp asked if anyone in the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. COMMENTS RE NO UNEMPLOYEMENT INS. FOR DIS- M I SSED EMPLOYEES: Mr. Thomas Moore, 253 King Drive, questioned Council concerning the recent dismissal of employees in the Engineering Department and the matter of no unemployment insurance being available to them. Discussion followed in this regard after which, there being no objections, Mayor Pro Tam Steinkamp adjourned the meeting to a S?udy session with ~he~ Planning Commission for Wednesday, July 26, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT:.. ,Time of adjourmment: 9:50 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Mayc(r *Entrlee of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for Inspection, review and copying. Documents related to the items are on file In the office Of the Clty Clerk and available for public review, Inspection and copying.