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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1974
TIME:
PLACE :.
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLE-
GIANCE TO FLAG:.
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES/FINANCE
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT -
POLICE DEPT.
ORD. NO. 682-74
AMENDING ORD. #261
(BUSINESS LICENSE
TAX FOR ASTROLOGY, ETC. )
2nd Reading/Adoption
7:30 PM.
West Orange Avenue Library (Auditorium).
Mayor Mirri called the meeting to order at 7:37 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited.
Present:
Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank
Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii
and Warren Steinkamp.
Absent: None.
Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, November 20,
1974.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia
and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 1974 be approved as
submitted.
Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the
regular bills of December 18, 1974.
Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp
and regularly carried that the regular bills of December 18,
1974 be approved for payment.
Staff Report, dated December 12, 1974, recommending vehicle
replacement and that the City purchase from the State one
intermediate 4-door station wagon and one panel van for
the Police Department.
Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii
and regularly carried that the recommendation of the
Director of Administrative Services be approved and
accepted.
StaffReport, dated November 26, 1974, recommending
introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 261
by reducing business license tax for astrology, etc.
from $100 a day to $500 per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES/FINANCE
ORD. NO. 682-74
AMENDING ORD. #261
(BUSINESS LICENSE
TAX FOR ASTROLOGY, ETC. )
2nd Reading/Adoption
(CONT' D. )
CITY CLERK
CLAIM OF GAYLE SAUER
CITY MANAGER
MARTIN ESTATE
AGREEMENT RE S.S.F.
REFERRAL CENTER
ORD. NO. 683-74
EMP~YEE/EMP~YER
RELATIONS-AMENDS
ORD. NO. 647
2nd Reading/Adoption
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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 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 Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 261 DESIGNATED AS THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE, the entire
reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and
adopted, 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.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, recommending
City Council take appropriate action against the following
claim:
Claim of Gayle Sauer, Redwood City, CA alleging damages to
car while being pushed by South San Francisco Police car.
Councilman Battaglia 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.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, on Martin estate
acquisition recommending Council reject the option agreement
from Mr. and Mrs. Burkhardt and cease consideration of
this matter.
After a brief explanation by the Assistant to the City Manager
and discussion by Mike Nomellini of 806 Grand Avenue,
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia
and regularly carried that the staff report be adopted.
At the request of the City Manager and there being no
objections this item was continued to later in the meeting
pending the arrival of the representatives of the Referral
Center who were presently attending another meeting.
StaffReport, dated December 4, 1974, recommending Council
adopt ordinance which amends certain definitions contained
within Ordinance No. 647, Employee/Employer Relations.
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CITY MANAGER
ORD. NO. 683-74
EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER
RELA TIONS-AMENDS
ORD. #647
2nd Reading/Adoption
(CONT ' D. )
PARKS & RECREATION
RESO. NO. 232-74
REJECTING BIDS -
CITY HALL PUBLIC
REST AREA
RESO. NO. 233-74
CALLING BIDS -
CITY HALL PUBLIC
REST AREA
PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 234-74
AWARD OF CONTRACT -
WILLOW GARDENS COMMON
GREEN REMODELING
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 b~ Councilman
Mammini and passed b~ unanimous vote.
Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 647, PASSED MARCH 19,
1973, ENTITLED '~N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE FORMATION OF, RECOGNITION
OF, AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS", the
entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed
and adopted, seconded b~ Councilman Steinkamp and passed
b~ the following roll call vote.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: A~es, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, F. Frank Mam~ini, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii
and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, recommending Council
reject the bid for the Public Rest Area at the Civic Center
and rebid the project.
Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL
PUBLIC REST AREA.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: A~es, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terr~ J. Mirri, and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none.
Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING
THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY
HALL PUBLIC REST AREA.
Roll Call Vote was as follows: A~es, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terr~ J. Mirri, and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, recommending Council
adopt a resolution awarding Project PR-74-7, Willow Gardens
Common Green Remodeling, to Golden West Concrete Co.,
Inc. of Dal~ Cit~, who submitted a bid in the amount of
$2,380.00.
Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WILLOW GARDENS COMMON
GREEN REMODELING, PROJECT #PR-74-7.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 234-74
AWARD OF CONTRACT -
WILLOW GARDENS COMMON
GREEN REMODELING
(CONT ' D. )
RESO. NO. 235-74
CALLING BIDS -
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
ON PUBLIC SAFETY SITE
APPROVING PAYMENT TO
LOUIS ARATA RE
ANTOINETTE LANE
COMMUNICATIONS
REAPPOINTMENT OF
WALLACE McDONALD TO
RECREATION COMM.
CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 236-74
MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING
UNIT NO. 5
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.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, recommending Council
adopt a resolution authorizing staff to advertise for bids
on removal or demolition and disposal of existing structures
at 910, 936 and 940 Grand Avenue and 323 and 401/403
Chestnut Avenue on Public Safety Site - Project No. PB-74-2.
After an explanation by the City Manager, Councilman
Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
APPROVING~PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK
AND CALLING BIDS FOR REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL
OF EXISTING STRUCUTRES AT 910, 936 AND 940 GRAND AVENUE
AND 323 AND 401/403 CHESTNUT AVENUE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SITE (PROJECT NO. PB-74-2).
Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri, and Warren
Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, recommending Council
approve payment to Mr. Louis A. Arata, Civil Engineer, for
his work on Antoinette Lane Street Opening Assessment
District.
Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia
and regularly carried that the staff report be approved
and accepted.
Request of Mr. Wallace E. McDonald for reappointment to
Recreation Commission.
Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii
and regularly carried that Mr. McDonald be reappointed to
the Recreation Commission.
The City Manager explained the resolution after which
Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNIT NO. 5 APPROVED DECEMBER 27, 1973.
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.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESO. NO. 237-74
AGREEMENT PREARRAIGNMENT
CUSTODY OF PRISONERS
CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 238-74
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
SYSTEM (9-1-1)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESO. NO. 239-74
RECLASSIFYING TWO
POLICE CADET POSITIONS
b-'lOS
CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 240-74
AGREEMENT RE S.S.F.
REFERRAL CENTER
After a brief explanation by the City Manager and Police
Chief Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
PREARRAIGNMENT CUSTODY OF PRISONERS.
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 a brief explanation by the City Manager, Councilman
Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO FULLY
SUBVENT COSTS REQUIRED TO BE INCURRED BY LOCAL AGENCIES IN
IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
KNOWN AS "9-1-1" MANDATED BY PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL
NO. 515, AND REQUESTING EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC
AGENCY SUBMITTAL OF 9-1-1 TENATIVE PLANS.
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 Manager and a discussion
by members of the City Council, Councilman Mammini remarked
that he was convinced by the explanation of the City
Manager and Chief of Police that this was a temporary
meas ute.
Councilman Mammini then moved, seconded by Councilman
Steinkamp and regularly carried to the fact that his
original motion be taken from the table.
Councilman Mammini then introduced a resolution regarding
a change in status entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-74 BY RECLASSIFYING TWO
POLICE CADET POSITIONS, requesting that there be added
to the resolution a provision that a semi-annual report be
submitted to Council regarding the record keeping in
order to restore the Cadet Program at an early date.
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.
Staff Report, dated December 18, 1974, recommending Council
adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter
into an agreement for delegation of activities with the
South San Francisco Information and Referral Center,
the Economic Opportunity Commission and dispense the
appropriated funds.
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CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 240-74
AGREEMENT RE S.S.F.
REFERRAL CENTER
ITEMS FROM STAFF
PARAMEDIC CLASS
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
COMMERCIAL AVENUE
FIRE HOUSE SITE
VACANCY ON METROPOLITAN
TRANSP. COMMITTEE
SIDEWALK REPAIRS
RECESS
RECALL
SIDEWALK REPAIRS
(CONT'D.)
BICENTENNIAL
COMMITTEE
After an explanation by the City Manager Councilman
Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REFERRAL CENTER.
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 Manager Alario advised Council of the graduation of
the paramedic class at Stanford inviting Council to attend
this function.
In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry as to whether
or not the Commercial Avenue Fire House site would be mere
valuable if filled and graded the Director of Public Services
replied that City staff could do this if clean fill were
available. The City Manager commented on the revenue the
City was receiving by leasing the property for farming
purposes.
Councilman Battaglia commented on the vacancy on the
Metropolitan Transportation Committee moving, seconded
by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried, that the
City Manager be nominated as a member to this committee.
Councilman Padreddii at this time brought up the matter
of the recent action of the City Council to charge the
residents for sidewalk repairs where in the past it was
done at no cost. Discussion followed in this regard.
A recess was declared by Mayor Mirri at 8:47 PM for the
retaping of television cameras.
The meeting was recalled to order at 8:55 PM with all
Council members present.
Further discussion followed concerning the matter of
sidewalk repairs participated in by Counci~members
of staff and Mr. William Henderson.
Mayor Mirri at this time brought up the matter of the
Bicentennial suggesting the formation of a City committee
to program for this event. After some discussion regarding
the number of persons to serve on this committee it was
agreed Re number to serve would be seven.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia
and regularly carried that requests be made for applicants
and that the committee be comprised of seven members.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
TREE PLANTERS
DONATION OF MURALS
GOOD AND WELFARE
SSF-SAN BRUNO INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL CENTER
PARKING OF DELIVERY
TRUCKS
ADJOURNMENT
In answer to Mayor Mirri's inquiry concerning the condition
of the tree planters along Grand Avenue and the side
streets the City Manager reported that the Beautification
Committe in the Parks and Recreation Commission were working
on this.
The City Manager at this time stated that the Crocker Anglo
Bank had donated to the City the large murals that were
on their wall in the former bank building. He stated that
the City thanked them for this donation.
There being nothing further Mayor Mirri asked if anyone
present had anything to offer under Good and Welfare.
Mr. Larry Smith, Director of the South San Francisco-
San Bruno Information and Referral Center introduced the
members of the Board of Directors.
In answer to Mr. William Henderson's inquiry concerning the
parking of large delivery trucks on the City's streets to
make deliveries, causing traffic problems, the Director
of Public Services stated they would conduct a survey and
report.
There being nothing further to come before Council, Councilman
Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii that the
meeting be adjourned.
Mayor Mirri extended Holiday Greetings to everyone stating
that this meeting would be adjourned to Monday, December 30,
1974 at 5:30 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Arthur A.
City Clerk
APPROVED:~
~,er~y J.
Mayor
*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 tape is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspec-
tion, 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.
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