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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1974-04-15183 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974 TIME: 8:00 PM. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall. CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG & INVOCATION:__ · Mayor Mirri called the meeting to order at 8:05 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. At the Invocation, in the absence of Clergy, the Mayor asked for a moment of reverence. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1974 and the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 25, 1974. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1974 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 25, 1974 be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Mayor Mirri then asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of April 15, 1974. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried, that the regular bills of A0ril 15, 1974, be approved for payment. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mirri declared the public hearing ooen. He asked if APPEAL. US~--~-RM. anyone present wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Silvio Ravetti, RE DRUG KING SiGN 130 Bush Street in San Francisco, commented on the appeal BURl BURl SHOP. after which he stated that an agreement had been reached with CENTER other tenants in the area and that they wished to file a letter withdrawing their appeal, and requested that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. He then filed two letters, both dated April II, 1974. Councilman Mammini then moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the letters be filed and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission. RESO. NO. 72-74 AGREEMENT RE ARCHITECTURAL SERVS. TO CITY HALL & COUNCIL CHAMBERS: The City Attorney explained the resolution after which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: ~'A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DeWOLF & ASSOCIATES - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO CITY HALL AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS". Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 73-74 REQUEST. BD. OF SUPVRS. RE EXTEN. OF TIME FOR SAFETY AND SCENIC HWYS. ELEMENTS OF GEN. PLAN: RESO. NO. 74-74 ESI. PROCEDURE IN DETERMINING FED. AID FOR THE URBAN SYSTEM: RESO. RE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PAINT STRIPER: RESO. NO. 75-74 ENDORSING SENATE RESOo NO. 77: RESO. NO. 76-74 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BASEBALL BACK- STOPS AT RECREA. CENTERS: RESO. NO. 77-74 DESIGNATING REPS. TO VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS: City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which a brief discussion followed, at which time the Director of Public Services explained the study. Councilman Steinkamp then introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REOUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO ACT IN THEIR BEHALF TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT, SAFETY ELEMENT, AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN". Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. After an explanation by the City Attorney, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURE IN DETERMINING A 3-YEAR PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL AID FOR THE URBAN SYSTEM". Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. After City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution discussion followed between the members of the City Council and City staff, relative to only one bid having been received and whether or not additional bids could be secured. After further discussion Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the matter be held over for review. City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution, after which discussion followed between members of the City Council and staff concerning the Senate Bill. Councilman Battaglia then introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PROPOSALS EXPRESSED IN SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77 PASSED BY THE' CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE ON FEBRUARY 6, 1974" Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The bids received were declared by the Director of Administrative Services, Stan Bara, who recommended award to Anchor Post Products. Councilman Padreddii introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BASEBALL BACKSTOPS AT SOUTHWOOD AND PARKWAY RECREATION CENTERS". Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND SIMILAR ASSOCIATIONS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6143". Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Page 2 4/15/74 185 L RESO. NO, 77-74 DESIGNATING REPS. TO VARIOUS ASSOCIATIONS (CON'TD.): RESO. NO. 78-74, APPROV. AMEND. NO. 2 TO MEMO. OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNIT NO. I: P- 0o0 RESO. NO. 79-74 AMEND. RESO. 6241 RE SALARY PLAN FOR F.Y. 1973-74: 000 RESO; NO. 80-74 VEHICLE REPLACE- MENT THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIF: ORD. NO. 664 AMEND. FTCODE RE "SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS": Ist Reading/ Adoption Discussion followed concerning a report of attendance by the representatives~ after which Mayor Mirri entertained a motion that the members appointed to the various committees submit a report to Council with a resume of the meeting attended. Councilman Battaglia seconded the motion which was regularly carried. The next resolution was explained by the City Attorney, after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNIT NO. I" Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. After an explanation by City Attorney Noonan, Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 6241 ENTITLED 'A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-74'. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes', none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan at this time requested permission to take up items from Staff #2 which was a staff reoort from the Director of Administrative Services recommending vehicle replacement through the State of California, stating that a resolution was necessary in this regard. After discussion, Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS". Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mayor Mirri 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 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 Mammini and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE - 1973 EDITION, TO ADD THERETO DIVISION II 'SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS', the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be so read for the first time and passed and adopted as an urgency ordinance, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Page 3 4/15/74 ORD. NO. 665 INTERIM ORD. RE PROHIB. USES WITHIN HOUSING AUTHORITY PARCEL: Ist Reading/ Adoption -jz 7 Mayor ,~,~irri 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 adoption and passage. Councilman Mammini 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 Steinkamp and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROHIBITING USES WITHIN THE PARCEL DESIGNATED AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY PARCEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be so read for the first time and passed and adopted as an urgency ordinance, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by the following roll call voto. RECESS: Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frsnk Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mayor Mirri recessed the meeting at 9:07 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. RECALL TO ORDER: ORD. RE CREATING A REVOLVING FUND: Ist Reading/ Introduction The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri at 9:25 PM with all Council present. Mayor Mi rri 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 Steinkamp moved that reading of the ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled; "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A REVOLVING FUND", the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman SteinkamD and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii, and Warren Steinkamp. CLAIM AS FILED BY EFFIE G. SOLOMON: The next item was the claim against the City as filed by Edward Solomon in behalf of Effie G. Solomon, alleging injuries and damages to automobile as a result of accident on Savannah Court near intersection of Greendale and King Drive. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia 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. Page 4 4/15/74 PLANNING COMM. 7he next item was a communication, dated March 16, 1974, ITEMS: from Lvdia Dozier appealing the decision of the Planning [~IA ~OZIER Commission on Variance Application No. 178. APPEAL RE VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 178 At the request of the City Attorney and there being no objections, Mayor Mirri set the public hearing for May 20, 1974. BISON DUTT APPEAL RE SETBACK AT 514 RAILROAD AVENUE The next item was a communication, dated April I, 1974, from D.A. Eschelbach in behalf of Bison Dutt aooealing the decision of the Planning Commission on the variance to the setback in the rear of 514 Railroad Avenue At the request of the City Attorney and there being no objections, Mayor Mirri set the 0ublic hearing for May 20, 1974. INDUSTRIAL REPS. APPEAL. USE PERMIT NO. 269 A Communication, dated April 4, 1974, was the next item. The communication, signed by six industrial renresentatives was appealing the decision of the Planning Commission on Use Permit No. 269. At the request of the City Attorney and there being no objections, Mayor Mirri set the public hearing for May 6, 1974. WEST PARK HOME- OWNERS' ASSOC. APPEAL. SUBDIVI- SION APPLICATION NO. 29 The next Planning Commission Item was a communication, dated April 3, 1974, from Donald F. Gamma, Chairman of the Board of Directors, West Park Homeowners' Association, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission on Subdivision Application No. 29. Lengthy discussion followed at which time in addition to the members of the City Council and City staff, Donald Gamma, Chairman of the Board of Directors, West Park Homeowners Association, and Sam Young, attorney for Grubb and Ellis, spoke on the matter of a moratorium, construction of high rIse apartments, buildings which were presently nearing completion, the importance of time, and a com0arison of similar construction in nearby cities, also allowing more people to be heard on the matter who were not 0resent this evening. After discussion Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii, that the hearing be held at the regular meeting of May 6, 1974. Mr. Sam Young, representing Grubb and Ellis, withdrew his earlier objection. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. REPORTS: PALM AVE, CENTER- LINE STRIP Staff Report, dated April 15, 1974, from the Director of Public Services submitting recommendation on the Palm Avenue Centerline Strip. Frank Addiego, Director of Public Services, and Bob Yee, City Engineer, commented that a study had been made with the Police Department and the double yellow lines had been painted in order to avoid head-on accidents. Discussion followed at which time it was suggested that a single line be painted in order that motorists crossing over would not be committing a violation of the Vehicle Code. Page 5 4/15/74 188 REPORTS (CON'TD): PLAM AVENUE CENTERLINE STRI.P RECESS :. Councilman Battaglia then moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the double line be replaced with a single line. Mayor Mirri recessed the meeting at 10:25 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. RECALL TO ORDER:___]]he meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri at 10:35 PM with all Council present. REPORTS (CON'TD): ~ATUS SPEED ZONE STUDY 5020 Staff Report, dated April 15, 1974, from the Director of Public Services regarding Status Speed Zone Study. Director of Public Services, Frank Addiego, stated that this item was only for the information of Council with no action to be taken this evening since it would be an item on the agenda for their meeting of May 6. ITEMS FROM STAFF: The proposed work and formation of an assessment district A, B AND C SIREEIS for the improvement of A, B and C Streets, through the ASSESSMENT DIST. & circulation of petitions was explained by Director of Public CONNECTION Services and City Engineer, after which Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the petitions be circulated. Discussion then followed concerning the connections of B and C Streets, after which, Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the extension be included in the oroject but not as a part of the assessment district. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL:Councilman Battaglia at this time brought~o the attention of FENCING RESIDEN- City Council a burglary which took place in a residence TIAL AREA ADJACENT adjacent to the Brentwood Park, suggesting that the City TO BRENTWOOD PARK consider fencing the whole area in order to prevent access to these homes. Partial fencing now exists. After discussion the City Manager stated that staff could make a study on the installation and maintenance and report to Council later. FENC I NG OVERPASS JUNI PER(} SERRA BLVD. In answer to Councilman Mammini's inquiry concerning the fencing on the overpass at Junipero Serra Boulevard, the Director of Public Services stated that this had already been done. SENIOR CITIZENS SHELTER 6-OOG In answer to the inquiry of Councilman Padreddii regarding the shelter for the senior citizens near the City Hall, City Manager Alario reported plans were presently being predated and a report would be submitted at the next meeting. IMPROVE. RE PARK Councilman Steinkamp brought to the attention of the City PECK SUBDIVISION Council the need for improvements to the small park area in the Peck Subdivision. He requested that some acti-on be OA-~)O~ taken in this regard. IMPROVE. RE RECREA.Mayor Mirri requested that at the same time attention be AREA - LINDEN AVE. given to the recreation area just off Linden Avenue. 6-00 Page 6 4/15/74 189 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry concerning (CON'TD.): the status of the agreement with the County on the exchange AGREEMENT WITH CO. of property on Westborough Boulevard, City Manager Alario RE EXCHANGE OF reported that the legal description had been received, had PROPERTY ON WESTBOROUGH BLVD. SPEED LIMIT ON WESTBOROUGH BLVD. been forwarded to the County, that an agreement was being formalized, and by the second meeting of May a report should be received. In answer to the inquiry of Councilman Steinkamp concerning the establishment of a more proper speed limit on Westborough Boulevard, the Director of Public Services stated that a request had been written to the County three weeks ago. SANTO CRISTO SOC. CELEBRATION Mayor Mirri at this time brought to the attention of the City Council the celebration which is held annually by the Santo Cristo Society. This year it is to be held on May 18 and 19. He requested the City appropriately decorate the streets as has been done in the past. Councilman Steinkamp so moved, Councilman Padreddii seconded, and motion regularly carried. HONORING CITY'S VETERANS In answer to Councilman Battaglia's inquiry concerning the matter of honoring the City's veterans, the City Manager reported that a survey was to be made with a report to be submitted in thirty days. Various suggestions were listed, one of which was from a woman in the audience who suggested dedicating the shelter for the senior citizens in the name of the veterans who Served. GOOD & WELFARE:~ There being nothing further Mayor Mirri asked if anyone had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEKS o97 Allan Weinstein stated that he was representing Francis Drake Lodge who was sponsoring Public Schools Week, and requested Council proclaim Aprill 22-26 as Public Schools Week. Mayor Mirri requested that the 0roclamation be issued. CANCER CRUSADE Claire D'Amico remarked that the Cancer Crusade was oresently in progress and requested the support of the people in the community. PONDEROSA SCHOOL & PONDEROSA RD. 5/53 Councilman Steinkamp requested information as to the status of the Ponderosa School and portions of Ponderosa Road as to whether or not they were within the City limits or still in County area. The City Manager explained those portions which were in the City but stated he would make a further survey and report to Council. EXTENSION OF EUCALYPTUS AVE. Councilman Battaglia stated that he had been informed by some of the affected residents that they had not been notified of the extension of Eucalyptus Avenue when it was considered at a recent Planning Commission meeting. He suggested that in the future they be notified in writing rather than by posting the area, as had been done. Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried. Page 7 4/15/74 ADJOUF~NMENT: Councilman Steinkamo requested that the meeting be adjourned this evening in memory of Daly City Police Chief, Roland Petrocchi. A moment of silence was declared by Mayor Mirri after which the meeting was adjourned in memory of the former Daly City Police Chief. The time of adjournment was 11:20 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: *The 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 rape 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. Page 8 4/15/74