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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1972-10-24REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1972 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE AND INVOCATION:~ ROLL CALL: MINUTES: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR WORK PER- FORMED DURING FLOODING CONDITIONS: o REGb~< CLAIMS: PARKING DIST. NO. I CLAIMS: ANTOINETTE LANE ST. OPENING PROJECT ASSMT. DIST. CLAIMS: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. Mayor Mammini called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Carl E. Curtright of the First Assembly of God Church. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the special meeting of October 2, regular meeting of October 2, continued adjourned special meeting of October II, special meetings of October II and 13, 1972. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the special meeting of October 2, regular meeting of October 2, continued adjourned special meeting of October II, and special meetings of October II and 13, 1972, be approved as submitted. Mayor Mammini at this time announced that the City Council would like to present Certificates of Appreciation to the departments of the City for their work during ~he recent flooding conditions. Mayor Mammini presented the Certificates to the following: Superintendent of Public Works Hugo Stoppoloni;-Battalion Chief John Ehli, Fire Department; and C~neral Foreman Guido DeLucca, Recreation and Parks Division. He stated that those departments n~represented would be forwarded their Certificates. Mayor Mammini then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Stelnkamp moved that the regular claims, totaling $78,624.02, be approved for payment and approval include the supplement to claims list of October 2, 1972. In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, Director Fred Hull, Department of Ecological Development, gave a breakdown of the invoice'for VTN. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bobtitt and regularly carried. Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I for payment. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. I, totaling $4,066.94, be approved for payment. Antoinette Lane St. Opening Project Assessment District Claims: (a) Anza Pacific Corp., claim dated August 31, 1972 in the amount of $11,649.05 for First Progress Billing. (b) Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated September 19, 1972 in the amount of $1,320.31 for Legal Services Performed. ANTOINETTE LANE ST. OPENING PROJECT ASSMT. DIST. CLAIMS: (CONTINUED) Antoinette Lane St. Opening Project Assessment District Claims: (c) (d) (Cont.) Carlisle claim dated September 25, 1972 in the amount of $430.37 for Printing Improvement Bonds. Woodward-Lundgren & Associates claim dated September 29, 1972 in the amount of $978.48 for Professional Services rendered. (e) Anza Pacific Corp., claim dated September 30, 1972 in the amount of $8,236.00 for Second Progress Billing. (f) City of South San Francisco claim dated October 5, 1972 in the amount of $182.27 for Inspection Charges of Street Improvements. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Antoinette Lane Street Project Assessment District, be approved for payment. C.C. & F. INC. PARK UNIT #3 CLAIMS: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 3 Claims: (a) Pacific Telephone claim dated March 15, 1972 in the amount of $1,038.00 for relocation of telephone company Dole. (b) Abbot A. Hanks claim dated May I0, 1972 in the amount of $110.00 for Laboratory Testing. (c) City of South San Francisco claim dated May 24, 1972 in the amount of $700.00 for Fire Alarm Box Fee. (d) Abbot A. Hanks claim dated June 12, 1972 in the amount of $361.00 for Laboratory Testing. (e) California Parking Lot Service claim dated August I0, 1972 in the amount of $124.20 for striping and signing of island. (f) Wilsey & Ham claim dated August 30, 1972 in the amount of $643.10 for Engineering Services and Inspection Services. (g) Wilsey & Ham claim dated September 15, 1972 in the amount of $601.21 for Engineering Services and Inspection Services. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Boblitt, and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, C~bot & Forbes Indus- trial Park, Unit No. 3, be approved for payment. EL CAMINO REAL SIDEWALK PROJECT (ORANGE TO CHEST- NUT)ASSMT. DIST. CLAIMS: El Camino Real Sidewalk Project (Orange to Chestnut) Asessment District Claims: (a) Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch claim dated September 19, 1972 in the amount of $1,106.00 for Legal Services Performed. (b) Carlisle claim dated September 25, 1972 in the amount of $334.39 for Printing Services - Improvement Bonds. (c) City of South San Francisco claim dated October 17, 1972 in the amount of $9,376.59 - Transfer of funds from Bank Account No. 50055 to Bank Account No. 50053. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for El Camino Real Sidewalk Project (Orange to Chestnut) Assessment District, be approved for payment. SO. AIRPORT BLVD. 1969 South Airport Boulevard Sewer Assessment District Claim: SEWER ASSESSMENT DIST. CLAIM: Ledwith, Chagaris & Co., claim dated September 27, 1972 in the amount of $500.00 for Professional Accounting Services. -2- 10/24/72 1969 SO. AIRPORT Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly BLVD. SEWER ASSMT carried, that the 1969 South Airport Boulevard Sewer Assessment District DIST. CLAIMS: (CONTINUED) RESO. NO. 5963 AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AGREE- MENT RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF CAPACITY FORCE MAIN OUTFALL & APPURTENANT FACILITIES. RESOo ~. 5964 P~-~-~-OSING PROP. 14 (WATSON INITIATIVE): claims, be approved for payment. City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution concerning the Force Main and Outfall Facilities, City of South San Francisco and Merck & Co., Inc., after which Councilman Steinkamo introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF CAPACITY IN INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT FORCE MAIN, SUBMARINE BAY OUTFALL AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution opposing an initiative Constitutional amendment, Proposition 14, after which Councilman Boblitt introduced the resolutipn entitled: "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 14 (WATSON INITIATIVE)." Brief discussion followed concerning the legislation and need for a "no" vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 5965 AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AGREE- MENT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7/I/72 TO 6/30/73: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Brief discussion followed after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPOR- ATION, AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ADVERTISING SERVICES JULY I, 1972, TO JUNE 30, 1973." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 5966 DECLARING TER- MINATION OF LOCAL EMER- GENCY: After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Ahern intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING TERMINATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY." Brief discussion followed concerning the work which had been performed to restore the damaged areas. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO RE P.G.E. POLE LINE EASE- MENT ANTO I NETTE LANE: The next item was the resolution regarding the Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pole Line Easement- Antoinette Lane. Discussion followed concerning the matter after which, there being no objections, Mayor Mammini requested the item continued to the next regular meeting. RESO. NO. 5967 Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CON- AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS TO VEYANCE OF CER- PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (SOUTHWOOD CENTER AND EL CAMINO REAL)" TAIN UNDERGROUND after an explanation by City Attorney Noonan. CONDUITS TO PGE SOUTHWOOD CENTER Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, & EL CAMINO REAL: Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. I RESO. NO. 5968 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO NEGO- TIATE LEASE - STORAGE SPACE POLICE DEPT.: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution concerning storage space to accommodate impounded vehicles and other items of evidence for the Police Department after which Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE FOR STORAGE SPACE (POLICE DEPARTMENT)." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ORD. NO. 638 HOTEL-MOTEL TAX AMENDMENT 2nd Reading/ Adootio~ Mayor Mammini ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan explained the ordinance and advised City Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 554 ENTITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF PASSED AUGUST 22, 1966,'" the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Boblitt and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ORD AMENDING' ORD. 212 TO INCREASE RECRE- ATION COMM. MEMBERS: Ist Reading/ Introduction Mayor Mammini 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 procedure for introduction. Councilman Boblitt moved that reading of the ordinance in ints entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote. Discussion followed~concerning appointments in addition to those presently serving after which Councilman Boblitt moved that the ordi- nance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 212, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E'. Ahern, Gordon T. Boblitt, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman William A. Borba. Absent, none. COMMENTS RE RECENT .FLOODING OF COLMA CREEK: Mayor Mammini at this time commented on the recent flooding conditions of Colma Creek after which he briefly outlined the direction in which the City could proceed in this regard, announcing that Council had instructed Staff to have a report ready for the next regular Council meeting of November 6th at which time the City Council would consider action on the work to be performed. CLAIM AS FILED The next item for Council's attention was the claim against the City as BY BROAD, KHOURIE filed by the law firm of Broad, Kh°urie & Schulz on behalf of Thomas & SCHULZ ON BE- HALF THOMAS R. SUTTER, JR.: R. Sutter, Jr., for alleged injuries sustained in recreational activities. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahe~n 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 Sections 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. -4- 10/24/72 CLAIM AS FILED The claim as filed by the law office of Bocci and Modena on behalf BY BOCCI & MODENA of The Box Factory, a California corporation, and Elda DeNola, an ON BEHALF OF individual, for alleged flood damages sustained, was the next matter THE BOX FACTORY: for Council's attention. Councilman Ahern 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 Sections 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. CLAIM AS FILED BY LEWIS 'D. MONTGOMERY: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Mr. Lewis Douglas Montgomery for alleged flood damages on October II, 1972 to personal property at 950 Mission Road, Apt. 4. Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern 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 Sections 913, 915.4 and other related sections of theC~vernment Code. REPORT BY DED RE ECOLOGICAL DEV. FEASIBILITY STUDY - MARl NA: .:-/7 The next item for Council's consideration was the report by Department of Ecological Development regarding Feasibility Study at Oyster Point Marina. At the request of City Manager Dreisbach and as there were no objections, Mayor Mammini ordered the matter continued. CHAMBER OF COM- MERCE REQUEST - FUNDING FOR MISS SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PAGEANT: The next item was the communication dated October 12, 1972 from the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce requesting funding for next Miss South San Francisco Pageant. Discussion followed among Members of the City Council and Mr. LeSlie Davis, Executive Vice President to the Chamber of Commerce, concerning the request for the funds. Since there were no objections, Mayor Mammini ordered the matter held for a Study session of the City Council and requested City Manager Dreisbach to notify the Chamber of Commerce as to the date of the Study session meeting. PETITION OF PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUNSHINE GARDENS WITH RESPECT TO FLOOD DAMAGE: The communication dated October 17, 1972 from the law office of Bocci and Modena submitting a petition signed by property owners in Sunshine Gardens requesting a hearing with respect to flood..damages was the next matter for Council's attention. Discussion followed after which, there being no objections, Mayor mammini ordered the item: to be scheduled for discussion upon the conclusion of the CityCouncil meeting of November 6, 1972. ITEMS FROM STAFF: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: Mayor Mammini asked if there were any Items from Staff. , As there were none, Mayor Mammini requested if there were any Items from Council. REQUEST TO FILE MORATORIUM SUIT FOR FUTURE BLDG. IN UPPER'LANDS: Councilman Borba moved that the City Attorney file a suit of moratorium to future building in the upper lands as of now. City Attorney ~oonan requested time to study the matter and report back to City Council. Discussion followed after which, and there being no objections, it was agreeable to the Members of the City Council to allow the City Attorney two weeks in which to make his study and report to Council. -5- 10/24/72 INVITATION TO Councilman Steinkamp suggested that the Members of the San Mateo COUNTY TO ATTEND County Flood Control District be invited to attend the meeting at which DISCUSSION RE FLOOD CONTROL: COMMENTS RE HAZARDOUS CONDI- TION ON FREEWAY EXIT:CAUSED BY NEWSPAPER VENDORS: time the petition of Mr. Bocci's on behalf of certain property owners would be discussed. City Manager was instructed to contact the District. Councilman STeinkamp next brought up the matter of the exit from the freeway to the Old Bayshore Highway at the north City limits, stating that a traffic hazard existed due to newspaper vendors in the area, delaying traffic. He requested that some steps be taken to eliminate this hazard. Mayor Mammini requested the City Manager to direct a letter to the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Brisbane, requesting their assistance inasmuch as the area was within the City limits of Brisbane. REQUEST TO HAVE S.P. TRACKS RAISED - SAN MATEO AVE.: Councilman Steinkamp then brought up the matter of the Southern Pacific Company railroad crossing on San Mateo Avenue near the City's bridge, stating that something should be done to have the tracks raised to meet the level of the roadbed. City Manager Dreisbach stated that he would a§ain:c~ntacf the Southern Pacific Company in this regard after which the City Attorney stated that he would review the permit to see what the requirements were. REQUEST TO IMPROVE' BI LL- BOARD MESSAGE RE CITY: Councilman Boblitt next brought up the matter of the billboard signs advertising the City and suggested that a more appealing message be projected. Mayor Mammini requested City Manager Dre:i. sbach to contact the sign company and see what could be done in this regard. GOOD AND WELFARE: As there was nothing further, Mayor Mammini then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak under C~od and Welfare. DISCUSSION RE FLOODING FROM COLMA CREEK: A lengthy discussion followed among those present in the audience and Members of the City Council concerning the matter of the recent flooding from Colma Creek. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented on the effect that this had had on Francisco Terrace. Mr. Marshall Go ldschmidt, Manager of the Treasure Island Trailer Court, spoke on the flooding as it affected their trailer park. Mr. Freeland, a businessman at 428 North Canal Street, commented on the damages which they suffered. Mr. Fred Hull, Director of Ecological Development, read from his report concerning the matter of dredging from Colma Creek and the work which had been recently performed. The preprietor of United Plating, 34 South Linden Avenue, requested to know what measures would be taken by the City for the future. Further discussion followed at which time it was pointed out by the Mayor and Members of the City Council that the City was doing everything it possibly could in this regard. Since there was nothing further, Councilman Boblitt moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp that the meeting be adjourned. Motion as made and seconded Was'regularly carried. Time of adjournment: 10:37 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor -6- 10/24/72 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Entries 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 City Clerk and available for public review, inspection and copying.