HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-03-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1973
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Council Chambers, City Hall.
CALL TO ORDER: _Mayor Mammini called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
PLEDGE Of ALLE-
GIANCE AND
INVOCATION:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and in the absence
of Reverend Marlin Sampson, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church,
no Invocation was given.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba,
F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp
None
MINUTES:
Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of
the regular meeting of February 20, 1973 and the special meetings
of March 8 and 9, 1973.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly
carried, that the Minutes as submitted for the regular meeting of
February 20, 1973 and the special meetings of March 8 and 9, 1973
be approved as submitted.
REGULAR BILLS
MARCH 5, 1973:
Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills
of March 5, 1973 as submitted for payment.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the
regular bills of March 5, 1973 be approved for payment.
At the request of Councilman Borba, roll call vote was as follows:
Councilman William Borba voted "Aye" on all of the bills and "No"
on the luncheon bills. Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank
Mamminl and Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none.
REGULAR BILLS
MARCH 19, 1973:
Mayor Mammini then asked if there was a motion approving the regular
bills of March 19, 1973 as submitted for payment.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern that the
regular bills of March 19, 1973 be approved for payment.
Councilman Borba requested a roll call vote, requesting information on
the Voyager Travel Agency bill which was explained by the City Manager
that it covered the flight to Washington for Vice Mayor Steinkamp, the
Finance Director and himself to attend the United States Conference
of Mayors.
At the request of Councilman Ahern, Councilman Steinkamp summarized
some of the meeting events after which roll call vote was as follows:
Councilman William Borba voted "No" on the Voyager Travel Agency bill
and luncheon bills, and "Aye" on the rest of the bills. Ayes, Councilmen
Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Absent, none.
ANTOINETTE LANE
ST. OPENING
PROJECT BILLS:
Antoinette Lane Street Opening Project Bills:
(a) Anza Pacific Corp.,bill dated December 19, 1972 in the amount of
$1,060.00 f~r final billing per bid items.
(b) Anza Pacific Corp,, bill dated December 22, 1972 in the amount of
$330.00 for Cha. nge Order No. I.
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ANTOINETTE LANE
ST. OPENING
PROJECT BILLS:
(CONTINUED)
Antoinette Lane Street Opening Project Bills: (Continued)
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem that the bills
as submitted for Antoinette Lane Street Opening Project be paid.
Discussion followed concerning the Change Order and Council's being
made aware of these items prior to approval after which motion as
made and seconded was regularly carried.
ORD. NO. 647
ESTABLISHING A
PROCEDURE FOR
FORMATION Of,
RECOGNITION OF,
COMMUNICATION
WITH EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS:
2nd Reading/
Adoption
At the request of City Manager Drelsbach, Council considered the
ordinance out of order so that Mr. Sizoo who was present would not
have to be delayed.
After an explanation by Deputy City Attorney John Shaw, Mr. Sizoo
and Mr. Gillis of Local 1569 AFSC&ME CIO-AFL stated they were in
agree~nt with the contents of the ordinance.
Mayor Mammlni ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of
the ordinance was read.
DepUty City Attorney Shaw then explained the ordinance and advised the
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 Ahern and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman STeinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE
FORMATION OF, RECOGNITION OF, AND COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYEE ORGAN-
IZATIONS,'' the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed
and adopted, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following
roll call vote.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Council~n Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammlni and Warren Steinkamp, Noes, none,
Absent, none.
PUBLIC HEARING The next item was the Notice of Proposed Vacation of a Portion of
PROPOSED VACATION Streets Rights of Way adjacent to Block 2, 4 and 5 in Westborough-
PORTION OF STREET West Park Unit No. I (Proposed Braewood-Westborough Condominium
R. O.W. ADJACENT
BLOCK 2, 4, 5
WESTBOROUGH-WEST
PARK # I
(BRAEWOOD COND.
PROJECT NO. 2)
RESO. NO.
ORDERi N(~ VACA-
TI ON OF PORT IONS
OF STREET
(PUBLIC HEAR.)
Project No. 2).
Mayor Mammlni declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if there
were any protests.
As there were no written or oral protests, the Public Hearing was
declared closed.
The first resolution was explained by Deputy City Attorney Shaw, after
which the resolution was Introduced by Councilman STeinkamp and entitled:
"A RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION OF PORTIONS OF STREETS ADJACENT TO
BLOCKS 2, 4 AND 5 IN WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT NO. I (BRAEWOOD-
WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 2)."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. FRank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
RESO RE FINAL
MAP BRAEWOOD
WESTBOROUGH
COND. PROJECT
NO. 2:
The next resolution for Council's attention was entitled: "A RESO-
LUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP, BRAEWOOD-WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT NO. 2, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA."
Deputy City Attorney Shaw reported that City Attorney Noonan had
stated that Planning Commission had not approved the Final Map as
yet and the resolution should be withdrawn at this time.
As there were no objections, it was so ordered.
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RESO RE AUTHO~
RIZING EXCHANGE
OF LAND WITH
BRAEWOOD CORP.:
RESO. NO. 6049
ESTABLISHING A
PRECISE PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT:
RESO. NO. 6050
SUPPORTING
PACIFICA'S LAW-
SUIT - S.F.
JAIL:
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
RESO. NO. 6051
pROVIDING FOR
HOLDING OF A
SPECIAL MUNI.
ELECTION:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY BELL, TRUMP,
SHEPPARD ON BE-
HALF OF TREASURE
ISLAND TRAILER
COURT:
CLAIM AS FILED
BY BELL, TRUMP,
SHEPPARD ON BE-
HALF OF HAMLIN
COMPANY:
The next resolution was entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE
OF PARCELS OF LAND WITH BRAEWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND ACTS
RELATED THERETO (BRAEWOOD-WESTBOROUGH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT NO. 2)."
Deputy City Attorney Shaw stated that this resolution too had not
been approved by the Planning Co~nission and should be withdrawn.
Mayor Mammini so ordered as there were no objections.
Deputy City Attorney John Shaw explained the resolution after which,
through the use of a projector, explained in detail what they reso-
lution proposed to do.
Councilman Stelnkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO-
LUTION ESTABLISHING A PRECISE PLAN FOR THE PROCESSING OF DEVELOPMENTAL
PROJECTS AND MUNICIPAL PLATS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT, AND THE APPURTENANT GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE RESOURCES
AGENCY."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
Deputy City Attorney Shaw explained the next resolution.
Brief discussion followed al*er which Councilman Steinkamp introduced
the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF
PACIFICA'S PUBLIC NUISANCE LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THE CITY OF SAN
FRANCISCO FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF TO PROHIBIT OPERATION OF SAN
FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL AND AUTHORIZATION TO CITY ATTORNEY TO JOIN
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AS PARTY PLAINTIFF TO SAID SUIT."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
Mayor Mammini declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. for TV camera retaping.
Mayor Mammini recalled the meeting to order at 9:07 p.m., with all
Council present.
The next resolution was explained by Deputy City Attorney Shaw after
which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ON THE 22ND DAY O~ MAY. Iq7~.
DESIGNATING AND CONSOLIDATtNGPRECINCTSi DESIGNATINGPOLLING PLACES,
APPOINTING PRECINCT ELECTION OFFICERS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS."
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern,
William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none.
Absent, none.
The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Bell, Trump
& Sheppard, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Treasure Island Trailer
Court and Motel Corporation for alleged.flood damages.
Councilman Borba 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 Not~ce
be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 913,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
The next claim against the City as filed by Bell, Trump & Sheppard,
Attorneys at Lay, on behalf of Hamlin Company (1700 El Camino Real) for
alleged flood damages was the next matter for Council's consideration.
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HAMLI N CLAIM:
(CONTINUED)
Councilman Borba 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 the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED
BY RICHARD R.
TURPIN:
The next Item was the claim as filed by Richard Rolland Turpin for
alleged damages to his vehicle as a result of floo~ng on January 16,
1973.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 BOCCI AND
MODENA ON BEHALF
OF THE BOX
FACTORY:
The claim as filed by the law office of Bocci and Modena on behalf of
The Box Factory for alleged damages as a result of flood waters was
the next item for Council.
Councilman Borba 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 914,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED
BY BOCCI AND
MODENA ON BEHALF
OF A-I SANITA-
TION CO.:
The next item was the claim as filed by Bocci and Mode~a, Attorneys
at Law, on behalf of A-I Sani~tion Co,, for alleged flood damages.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem 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 914,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED
BY BOCCI AND
MODENA ON BEHALF
OF LUBRIVAN CO.:
The next matter for Council's attention was the claim as filed by
Bocci and Modena~ Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Lubrivan Company
for alleged damages as a result of flood waters.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 914,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED
BY BOCCI AND
MODENA ON BEHALF
OF VIOLETTE
MOTORS:
The next item was the claim as filed against the City by Bocci and
Modena, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Violette Motors for alleged
damages as a result of flooding.
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's
insurance carrier and ~e the office of the City Attorney; and Notice
be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Sections 914,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED
BY BOCCI AND
IV~DDENA ON BEHALF
OF BURKHARDT
MFG. CO.:
The claim as filed by Bocci and Modena, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of
Burkhardt Manufacturing for alleged flood damages was the next matter
for Council's consideration.
Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 914,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
CLAIM AS FILED The next item was the claim as filed by Bocci and Modena, Attorneys at
BY BOCCI AND Law, on behalf of Rowen's Machine Shop for alleged damages as a result
MODENA ON BEHALF of flooding.
OF ROWEN' ~
MACH I NE SHOP: -4-
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ROWEN'S CLAIM:
(CONTINUED)
Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Borba 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 914,
915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code.
MATTER OF
UPDATING ANNEX-
ATION MAPS:
C'o O
The next to be considered by Council was the matter of updating
Annexation Maps.
Brief explanation was given by the Director of Ecological Development
after which Council a~an Steinkamp moved, seconded by' Councilman Ahern
that the maps be updated.
Further discussion followed after which motion as made and seconded
was regularly carried.
City Manager Dreisbach then requested that the sum of $5,000 be
transferred from the unappropriated reserve to the appropriate account.
Councilman Steinkamp so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and
regularly carried.
DEPARTMENTAL
STATUS REPORTS:
The Department Status Reports were next considered: (a) Department
of Ecological Development (b) Police Department (c) Fire Department
(d) Finance Department.
Each of the Departments read
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
The report of the Finance Department was interrupted at 10:05 p.m.
for TV camera retaplng after which it was continued at 10:17 p;m.,
when the meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mammini, with all
Council present.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: There being no communications, Mayor Mammini then asked if there
were any items from Staff.
ACCEPTANCE OF
WEST PARK
COMMON GREEN 3B:
City Manager Dreisbach at this time brought up the matter of the
acceptance of the Common Greens in West Park 3B which was before
Council at their last meeting and continued, stating that an engineer
had been selected and that a report was due on Wednesday.
Discussion followed at which time Mr. Henry Richman of J. H. Snyder
Company requested acceptance as the installation met all of the
City's requirements.
Mr. Anderson of the Homeowners' group stated he had no objections
to acceptance if the improvements met all of the City's requirements.
Further discussion followed after which Councilman Borba moved,
seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the
Common Greens be accepted.
~TEMS FROM
CO'UNCIL:
The next matter was Items from Council.
Mayor Mammini offered for Council's confirmation the reappointment
of Messrs. Mario Cutrufelli and Robert Reid to succeed themselves as
Members of the Housing Authority.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly
carried, that the reappolntments of Messrs. Marlo Cutrufelli and
Robert Reid to succeed themselves as Members of the Housing Authority
by Mayor Mamminl be confirmed.
COMMENTS RE
PERSONNEL BD.:
In answer to Councilman Borba, Deputy City Attorney Shaw informed him
as to the number of Members on the Personnel Board and what required
a quorum.
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ITEMS FROM
COUNCIL: P.~ ~)
( CONT I NUED )
COMMENTS RE
NEWS COVERAGE:
GOOD
WELFARE:
COMMENTS RE
FLOODING TO
LESKO PROPERTY:
COMMENTS RE
POLITICAL SIGNS:
Brief discussion followed concerning the functions of this commission.
Councilman Ahem at this time from a prepared statement summarized
the news coverage which was made concerning Council's activities by
the local press as well as the employees who have left the City's
services.
There being nothing further, Mayor Mammini asked if anyone wished
to speak under Good and Welfare.
Mrs. Inez Lesko at this time brought up the matter of flooding as it
affected her property, requesting some solution.
After discussion, Mrs. Lesko was informed that this was one of the
projects that the City would consider at the time the Capital Im-
provement Budget was being discussed.
Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented as well on the news
cove rage.
Mr. F. Allen We instein, 332 Susie Way, commented on the political
signs which would start to appear, remarking on the effect they would
have on the environment. He suggested that Council adopt some form
of legislation to curb their use.
Mayor Mammini suggested that the matter be brought up before the
Planning Commission who controlled the sign ordinance.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 p.m.
APPROVED:
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
~;~ City Clerk
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on tape. The tape is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available
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