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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-02-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1975 TIME: PLACE ~ CALL TO ORDER:~ PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF BILLS:. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/FINANCE RESO. NO. 23-75 UNIT DETERMINATIONS 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. Mayor Mirri called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM. Pledge of Allegiance to 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 held on Wednesday, February 5, 1975. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, February 5, 1975, be approved as submitted. Mayor Mirri asked if there was a motion approving the regular bills of February 19, 1975. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the regular bills of February 19, 1975 be approved for payment. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council adopt a resolution determining units for employer-employee relation purposes and assigning job classifications to those units. After an explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING UNIT DETERMINATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS AS MADE BY THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 647. Lengthy discussion followed between Council, Staff, Joseph Ross representing Fire Fighters Local 1507, Skip Henderson and Mr. Sola. Changes in the resolution were discussed after which Councilman Mammini stated that he would accept the changes to the resolution which he introduced. 210 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/FINANCE RESO. NO. 23-75 UNIT DETERMINATIONS (CONT' D. ) RESO. NO. 24-75 SUPPL. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR REVISION OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE CITY MANAGER ORD. ADOPTING GENERAL PENALTY CLAUSE 1st Reading/ Introduction Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Man~aini, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending approval of a resolution amending the current fiscal year budget to provide appropriations meeting the cost of unbudgeted but Council-approved projects and expenditures and other operational needs. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 AND APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS. 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 February 5, 1975, requesting authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement with Andersen, Heiss and Hughes for consulting service in connection with the revision of the business license tax ordinance. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement. Discussion followed between members of the City Council, Staff, Mr. Andersen of the firm of Andersen, Heiss and Hughes as well as Mr. Carlo Bonino concerning the matter after which Councilman Battaglia seconded the motion. Motion as made and seconded was regu- larly carried. Councilman Padreddii voted no stating he did so since he felt it was an unnecessary expense to the City. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council adopt the general penalty clause which will be included in the City's code. 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 introduction. Councilman Battaglia 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 Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING A GENERAL PENALTY, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and passed by the following roll call vote. 2119/75 Page 2 211 CITY MANAGER ORD. ADOPTING GENERAL PENALTY CLAUSE (CONT' D. ) ~/~gD 7 SB 275 (DILLS) 1975 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT 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 February 19, 1975, concerning SB 275 (Dills) 1975 Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employment, and recommending Council recognize the potentially destructive effects this bill will have on local government and take action to oppose its passage. The City Manager explained the bill and its effect on the City urging opposition to this bill. Discussion followed after which Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the report and recommendation of Staff be adopted. POLICE Staff Report, concerning proposed fee structure with ORD. CONCERNING PROPOSED Peninsula Humane Society and recommending adoption of an FEE STRUCTURE WITH ordinance amending City Ordinance No. 564, as amended. PENINSULA HUMANE SOC. 1st Reading/ Mayor Mirri ordered the title of the ordinance read. The Introduction title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councilman Battaglia 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 Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 564, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL LICENSE FEES AND SHELTER SERVICE FEES, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, 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. ~RMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY Staff Report, concerning contract providing for supplementary service from the Peninsula Humane Society and recommending contract be terminated by mutual agreement effective April 1, 1975. After a brief explanation by the City Manager and Captain McKeon of the Police Department, Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the recommendation of Staff be approved and accepted. 2119/75 Page 3 212 POLICE FOUR FACSIMILE DEVICES BID RECESS: RECALL:. PUBLIC SERVICES EIR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Staff Report, dated February 13, 1975, recommending that the bid in the amount of $4,579.20 by Graphic Sciences, Inc. for four facsimile devices be accepted. After an explanation by the City Manager Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the recommendation of Staff be approved and accepted. A recess was declared by the Mayor at 9:27 PM. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Mirri at 9:45 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman Mammini. Mayor Mirri stated that due to a business commitment Councilman Mammini could not remain for the meeting and was excused. Public Hearing -- Environmental Impact Report for the Public Safety Facility. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending the City approve the final Environmental Impact Report for the Public Safety Facility, certifying that the EIR complies with the California Environmental Quality Act and City and State guidelines. Mayor Mirri declared the Public Hearing opened. Receipt was acknowledged of the communication, dated February 19, 1975, from Dr. Philip Montesano of 946 Grand Avenue requesting that his letter be introduced into the record. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Works Mr. Charles Eley of the firm of Hart, Krivatsy and Stubee explained in detail the report which they had prepared for the City. A recess was declared by Mayor Mirri at 10:00 PM for the retaping of the tape recorder. The meeting was recalled to order at 10:02 PM. Ail Council was present. Councilman Mammini was absent. Discussion then followed between members of the City Council, Staff, Mr. Eley, Mr. Sola, Mr. Mathewson-Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mr. Skip Henderson, and Mr. Surendra Amin. After discussion Mayor Mirri requested that Staff submit a detail report of the procedural steps followed by the City in this regard. There being no objections Mayor Mirri continued the Public Hearing to the regular meeting of March 19, 1975. 2/19/75 Page 4 213 PUBLIC SERVICES CONDOMINIUM REGULATIONS- ORD. AMENDING ORD. 603 1st Reading/ Introd ucti on RESO. NO. 25-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT EMERGENCY EXIT AND STAIRWAY ON THIRD FLOOR Public Hearing -- Condominium Regulations. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending the Council adopt an ordinance amending the City's Subdivision Ordinance No. 603 to add sections which provide for Condominium Regulations for the City of South San Francisco. Mayor Mirri declared the Public Hearing opened. The City Planner explained what the ordinance accomplished. Discussion followed during which time Mr. Joseph Stevenson of the Associated Home Builders stated that it was a workable ordinance. Mr. Surendra Amin commented on the procedure followed by the Planning Commission in this regard. There being no one else to speak on the matter Mayor Mirri declared the Public Hearing closed. 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 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 Battaglia and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. NO. 603 ENTITLED "SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2, 1970, AS AMENDED, ADDING SECTIONS 2.26 - 2.31 AND 8.03 ESTABLISHING CONDOMINIUM REGULATIONS, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. City Manager Alario stated that a study session of Council would be scheduled prior to second reading and adoption. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council adopt a resolution awarding the emergency exit and stairway on third floor of City Hall project to A1 Martin, General Contractor, of South San Francisco, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $6,984.00. The bids received were declared by the Director of Public Services recommending the award to A1 Martin. Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY EXIT AND STAIRWAY ON THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL (PROJECT PB-73-6). 2/19/75 Page 5 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 25- 75 AWARD OF CONTRACT EMERGENCY EXIT AND STAIRWAY ON THIRD FLOOR (CONT' D. ) RESO. NO. 26-75 DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES PUBLIC SAFETY SITE - AWARD OF CONTRACT RESO. NO. 27-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT CITY HALL PUBLIC REST AREA Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council adopt a resolution accepting the bids for the removal or demolition of existing structures on the Public Safety Site and award three contracts as follows: Removal of structures at 910 Grand Avenue, 940 Grand Avenue and 401/403 Chestnut Avenue to Myron Demolition & Excavation for $2,275.00. 2. Removal of structure at 323 Chestnut Avenue to Ken J. Industries for $2,313.00. Removal of structure at 936 Grand Avenue to Coast House Movers. Coast House Movers to pay the City $251.00. After an explanation by the Director of Public Services lengthy discussion followed between members of the City Council, Staff, Mr. Ted Gourley, representing Joe Eberly, Bob Bodeker, Brent Sellick, Pete Guerrero of Coast House Movers, and George Avanasian, Architect. After discussion Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 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. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council award bid for City Hall Public Rest Area construction to A1 Martin, South San Francisco, for the amount of $27,162.00. After a declaration of bids by the Director of Public Services and an explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation relative to the construction work to be done Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL PUBLIC REST AREA. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. 2/19/75 Page 6 215 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 28-75 REQUIRING CHANGES TO UNIFORM BLDG. CODE OF 1973 ORD. ADOPTING 1973 EDITION UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1st Reading/ Introduction ,_G,'o ? RESO. NO. 29-75 CALLING BIDS ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE CIVIC CENTER Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending scheduling of a Public Hearing for the adoption of the 1973 Uniform Building Code and Amendments thereto. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS, THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND NECESSITY, REQUIRE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION, AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND AS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, AND MADE APPLICABLE TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. 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 introduction. Councilman Battaglia 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 Padreddii and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULATING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND ACTS RELATED THERETO; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS, FEES AND PENALTIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 574, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS' UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1973 EDITIONS, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. At the request of the Director of Public Services and there being no objections Mayor Mirri scheduled the Public Hearing for Wednesday, March 19, 1975. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council approve the plans and specifications and call for bids for the installation of anti-siphon device at the Civic Center. 2/29/75 Page 7 216 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 29-75 CALLING BIDS ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE CIVIC CENTER (CONT'D.) RELEASE OF BONDS AND CASH DEPOSIT WEST- BOROUGH-WEST PARK #3 GRADING PERMIT COMPLETION OF CEILING & LIGHTING RENOVATION 2ND & 3RD FLRS. CITY HALL PARKING PLACE COMM.- ACQUIRING GRAND AVE. PROPERTY FOR PARKING MALL RELEASE OF BONDS- WILLOW GARDENS COMMON GREEN REMODELING J.C. PENNEY ADVERTIS- ING SIGNS FOR "THE TREASURY" Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE - CIVIC CENTER (PROJECT NO. PB-74-4). Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council make a motion to release the $25,000 bond and the $2,500 cash deposit required by the Mass Grading Permit for Westborough- West Park No. 3 since the grading has been completed and all the requirements have been satisfied. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the Staff Report be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council accept the ceiling and lighting renovation on the second and third floors of City Hall as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Staff Report be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council approve the Parking Place Commission recommendation to enter into negotiations for acquiring the property at 427 Grand Avenue for the purpose of a parking mall. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Staff Report be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Willow Gardens Common Green Remodeling be accepted as complete and all bonds be released. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Staff Report be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated February 19, 1975, recommending Council review and approve the recommendation made by the Planning Commission approving the request of the J.C. Penney Co. for on-site advertising signs ("The Treasury" store at 180 E1 Camino Real). Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the Staff Report be approved and accepted. 2/19/75 Page 8 217 ITEMS FROM STAFF LETTER FROM SSF OPPOSING AB 695 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL RESO. NO. 30-75 ROTATION OF MAYOR & MAYOR PRO TEM 1975 NOMINATION FOR MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM LIGHTING-KAISER HOSP., EL CAMINO REAL, WEST ORANGE AVE. LIBRARY Letter, dated February 20, 1975, from City of South San Francisco to Senator Ralph Dills opposing AB 695 (Keene) which would abolish the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development. Councilman Battaglia moved, that Staff be authorized to forward the letter to the appropriate persons. Councilman Steinkamp in seconding the motion requested that Council's recommendation be included as well. Councilman Battaglia accepted Councilman Steinkamp's addition to the motion. Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Mirri introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE POLICY FOR ANNUAL ROTATION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Mirri at this time stated that the Chair would entertain nominations for Mayor for 1975. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Mayor Mirri and regularly carried that Mayor Pro Tem Battaglia be elected as Mayor. Vice Mayor Battaglia then moved, seconded by Mayor Mirri that Councilman Padreddii be elected as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Padreddii then commended Mayor Mirri for his work as Mayor and the service he performed for the City. Councilman Battaglia thanked the members of the Council for the confidence they placed in him in electing him Mayor. Mayor Mirri then requested a Special Meeting for Tuesday, March 18, 1975 at 7:30 PM at which time the newly elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem would be installed. Councilman Padreddii brought to Council attention the lack of adequate lighting on E1 Camino Real at the Kaiser Hospital which presented a serious traffic hazard. The City Manager explained what was being done in this regard. Councilman Steinkamp pointed out that there were no lights from Hickey Boulevard all the way along E1 Camino Real. Mr. Joseph Mathewson suggested that since City Council and Planning Commission meetings are regularly held at the West Orange Avenue Library, adequate lighting be installed. 2/19/75 Page 9 218 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL CLEANING PROPERTY OF M & T CORP. ? ADJOURNMENT Councilman Battaglia requested that Staff see if something could be done to improve the condition of the property of the M & T Corporation on Grand Avenue by cleaning up the property and installing some landscaping. There being nothing further to come before Council, Councilmmn Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Arthur A. Rodondi, ~tyClerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Tor'ry J. h rr_i~Mhyor ~ City of Sout~FS~n Francisco *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 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. 2/19/75 Page 10