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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1973-04-02REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1973 TIME:, PLACE: CALL TO ORDER:, PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE'AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: MINUTES: REGULAR BILLS STONEGATE RIDGE ASSMT. DIST. BILL: 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. . Mayor Mammlnl Called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited, and in the absenCe of Reverend Fagaima Solaita, Samoan Methodist Church, no Invocation was given. Present: Absent: Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the adjourned, regular meeting of March 12, 1973; regular meeting of March 19, 1973; and special meeting of March 21, 1973. Councilman Borba requested that the Minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1973 be corrected to reflect that Council did not recess to an Executive Session, but that it was a Personnel Session. Councilman Steinkamp then moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 12, 1973, as corrected, and the regular meeting meeting of March 19, 1973 and the special meeting of March 21, 1973, be approved as submitted. Mayor Mammini asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of April 2, 1973 as submitted for payment. Councilman Borba moved that the regular bills, without the luncheon bills, be approved as submitted. Discussion followed at which time Councilman Borba withdrew his motion. Councilman Ahem then moved that the regular bills of April 2, 1973 be approved, stating that he was present at the luncheon with the Westborough Water District and had offered to pay his own lunch, but was included with those others present. Councilman Steinkamp seconded the motion. At the request of Councilman Borba, roll call vote was as follows: Councilman William A. Borba, "No" on the luncheon bills; "Aye" on all the rest. Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinksmp, "Ayes." Stonegate Ridge Assessment District Bill: California Water Service Company bill dated March 12, 1973 in the amount of $83.00 for installation cost of I" service for Challenge Development, Inc. At the request of Councilman Ahern, Director of Ecological Development Fred Hull explained the bill after which Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp anE regularly carried, that the bill as submitted be approved for payment. RESO. NO. 6052 City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution which commends COMMENDING Mrs. Radence O'Bryant., retiring in the capacity of Chief Recreation RADENCE O'BRYANT: Supervisor. Councilman Borba introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RADENCE O'BRYANT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mamminl and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6053 COMMEND I NG GEORGE COULTER: City Attorney Noonan explained the similar resolution commending Mr. George Coulter for eleven years of public service with the South San Francisco Recreation Commission. Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING GEORGE COULTER." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Brief discussion followed at which time Councilman Ahern commented that while a testimonial dinner had been arranged for Mr. Coulter, no such affair had been arranged for Mrs. O'Bryant. Mr. Hull explained what had been done in this regard for Mrs. O'Bryant at the Seibecker Center. Mayor Mammini requested Mr. Hull to have such an arrangement done through the City employees. RESO. NO. 6054 AUTHORIZING EXE- CUTION OF AGMT. FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CO. SAN MATEO: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman STeinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESO- LUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH COUNTY OF SAN MATEO." At the request of Councilman Ahern, City Manager Dre{sbach explained what this program did. Discussion followed after which roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahem, William A. Borba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 6055 APPROVING SPECS CALLING BIDS FOR 2 THREE-WHEEL STREET SWEEPERS 1973 MODEL: The next resolution was introduced by Councilman Steinkamp after an explanation by City Attorney Noonan and was entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR TWO THREE-WHEEL STREET SWEEPERS, 1973 MODEL." Brief discussion followed after which 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. NO. 6056 ENDORSING PENIN- SULA HUMANE SOCIETY'S FUND "BE KIND TO ANIMALSM WEEK MAY 6 - 12: City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which Councilman Borba Introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY'S 'FOOTPRINTS TO THE FUTURE' FUND AND DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6 THROUGH 12, 1973, AS 'BE KIND TO ANIMALS' WEEK." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Patrick E. Ahern, William A. Boeba, F. Frank Mammini and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO ESTABLISHING City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution after which COuncil- SALARY SCHEDULES: man Stelnkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND INCREASES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR (~J'~- 4J.D--~ 1972-73." -2- 4~2/73 SALARY SCHEDULE RESO: (CONTINUED) RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: CLAIM AS FILED BY MRS. LOUISE SNYDER PAPPAS: REQUEST FoR STREET/CORPOR- ATION YARD: RECESS: . RECALL TO ORDER: REPORT FOR PARK & REC. STUDY: Lengthy discussion followed among Members of the City Council; City Manager Dresibach; Mrs. Leveroni, 466 Granada Drive, Messrs. Donald Gamma, 3790 Cork Place; Bob Anderson, 3846 Fairfax Avenue concerning salaries, proposed salary negotiations presently under way for the fiscal year 1973-74; employees who were entitled to increases and request for information to be made public through the newspapers allowing the public to assist in the decision to be made. During discussion, Mayor Mammini requested the resolution be continued until a full Council was in session again. The meeting was recessed at 9:08 p.m. to allow retaping of TV cameras. The n~eting was recalled to order by Mayor Mamminl at 9:12 p.m. with all Council present. Mayor Mammini at this time requested that Counc:i:lman Steinkamp withdraw his '~esolut[on after which brief discussion followed and as there were no objections, Mayor Mammlni ordered the resolution held over to a future date. The next item was the claim against the City of South San Francisco as filed by Mrs. Louise Snyder Pappas for alleged damages to her property at 209 AProyo Drive, as a result of flood waters. Councilman Stelnkamp moved, secoflded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the claim be rejected and referred to the City's in- surance 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 was the request for Street/Corporation Yard Study. Mayor Mammlnl suggested that Reports I, 2 and 3 be held over Ontil five Councilmen would be present. Objection to continuance was voiced by Councilman Ahern after which Mayor Mammini ruled that the items would be held over. At the request of Mayor Mammini for a ruling, City Attorney Noonan stated that the Mayor had made a ruling and could only be changed by a motion to overrule the Mayor. Mayor Mammini then stated he would entertain a motion to withhold the items from the Agenda until a full Council was present. Councilman Steinkamp then moved that Reports I, 2 and 3 be held over. Mayor Mammlnl then seconded the motion after which City Attorney Noonan stated that the motion was out of order that the Mayor had made a ruling and that a motion to overrule the Mayor would be in order. Lengthy discussion followed among the Members of the City Council, Director of Ecological Development Hull, City Attorney Noonan, Mr. Gary Goren, 3741 Falrfax Way, on Report No. 3 concerning ratproofing relative to the reason for continuance, allowing the public to express themselves In order that they might be able to report back to their neighbors, the right of only Council to make changes in the ordinance, the benefits of requiring or not requiring ratproofing, ponding of water under son~ homes that hate ratproofing and alternate procedures allowed by the Building Code. A recess was deClared at IOt12 p.m. for retaping of TV cameras . The meeting was recalled to order at 10:19 p.m. with all Council present. The next matter was the Report of Park and Recreatlon,$~udy. This matter was ordered continued by Mayor Mammini. -3- 4~2/73 REPORT RE RATPROOF I NG REQU I REMENTS: LETTER OF RES I GNAT I ON GEOGE COULTER REC. COMM.: ITEMS FROM STAFF: I N FO RMAT I ON REQUEST RE RECREAT I ON D I RECTORS: ITEMS FROM COUNC I L: COMMENTS RE BUSINESS LIC. FEE INCREASE: COMMENTS RE FEDERAL A I D: COMMENT RE USE OF CITY SEAL: 5153 GOOD AND WELFARE: LESKO PROPERTY DRA I NAGE MATTER: COMMENTS RE SELECTION OF ENGINEER FOR CERTAIN ITEMS IN WESTBOROUGH AREA: 5~&~ COMMENT RE COUNC I L ' S ACTION: The next was the Report concerning ratproofing ~equirements. This matter was ordered continued by Mayor Mammini. The next item was the letter of resignation from Mr. George P. Coulter as Commissioner on the Park and Recreation Commission effective April I, 1973. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regu- larly carried, that the resignation be accepted. Since there were no Items from Staff, Mayor Mammini asked if there were any Items from Council. Councilman Borba commented that, at the last meeting, he had asked the Director of Ecological Development, the residence of the three new Recreation Directors and could not be given the information at that time. He stated that he since learned that two were from Belmont and one from San Leandro. He requested that he be furnished with a report on the persons who took the examinations. Councilman Borba next commented on the proposed increase in Business License fees, stating that cities could not increase taxes on property and.would lead the fight against the increase of Business License fees, remarking that Industry and business should not be penalized. Councilman Ahern requested a report on the amount of monies cities could expect from Federal agencies. City Manager Dreisbach commented in this regard after which, in answer to Councilman Ahern, he explained the amount of money the City had rece~Eved on Colma Creek and what it hoped to receive; also, the tax levy if it were needed. Councilman Ahern then remarked that he had requested information on the right of the local newspapers to use the City Seal. City Manager Dreisbach replied that this matter was still being researched. Councilman Ahem requested that he be furnished a reply by the next meeting. As there was nothing further, Mayor Mammini asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mrs. Inez Lesko again brought up the matter of her drainage problem and retaining wall. Mayor Mammlnl Informed her regarding the wall, that public funds could not be spent on private propert~ also, the matter of drainage would have to be considered when the improvement of Colma Creek was before Council. Mr. Anderson of Westborough Subdivision commented on the selection of an Engineer as requested for certain items in their area, stating that the firm considered had not been approved by the homeowners. Director of Ecological Development Hull briefly commented on this, stating that the name of the Engineering firm proposed by the homeowners was being checked to ascertain if it was qualified in this regard. Mr. Anderson then commend on Mayor Mammini's action to Councilman Ahern earlier in the meeting, remarking that it was not proper to have publically corrected Councilman Ahern as had been done. -4- 4/217~ GOOD AND WELFARE: Brief discussion followed concerning the proper procedure in this (CONT I NUED ~ regard. COMMENTS RE Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented on the funds which FUNDS FROM were to be received for Colma Creek, stating a letter in this regard FEDERAL AGENCIES: had been received from Congressman Ryan by the Mayor and City COMMENTS RE EROS ION TO WEST OF CITY: Manager, and doubted that these funds would be forthcoming. Mr. Grimes also cemented on the erosion which was taking place to the west of the City which contributed to the drain problem. City Attorney Noonan remarked that he had received a call from Mr. Grimes in this regard, reciting how Mr. Grimes had traced its source, labeled the samples and that this information had been documented and logged with the City's insurance carrier in the City's cases. ADJOURNMENT: As there was nothing further, the meeting was adjourned at 11:24 p.m. APPROVED: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, I Cit~y Clerk * Entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of ffhe 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. -5- 4/2/73