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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-05-07258 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1975 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG~ SILENT PRAYER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF BILLS: CITY CLERK CLAIM OF HAROLD FONTENOT 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at 7:35 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to Flag recited. 'Mayor Battaglia asked for a moment of silent prayer. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, F. Frank Mammini, Terry J. Mirri and Warren Steinkamp. Abs en t: Councilman Leo Padreddii, absent at time of roll call only. Present at 7:40 PM. Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1975, Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 8, 1975 and Regular Meeting of April 16, 1975. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly~carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1975, Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 8, 1975 and the Regular Meeting of April 16, 1975 be approved as submitted. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini that the claims as submitted be approved fo~ payment. The City Manager explained certain claims in answer to Councilman Mammini's inquiry. Councilman Padreddii appeared present at the meeting at 7:40 PM and remained for the duration of the meeting. The motion as made and seconded was then unanimously adopted. Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, recommending Council take action on the following claim: Harold Fontenot, South San Francisco, alleging injuries sustained when tripped by break in the sidewalk on California Avenue. The City Attorney requested that this claim be denied and re- ferred to his office rather than to the City's insurance carrier. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City Attorney. FIRE DEPARTMENT ORD. AMENDING UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1st Reading/Intro. PUBLIC SERVICES ORD. REGULATING ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BLDGS. 2nd Reading/Adoption ORD. ADOPTING 1973 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 2nd Reading/Adoption Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, recommending Council approve and read for the first time an ordinance amending Section 13o301(d), Automatic Sprinkler Systems, of the Uniform Fire Code. After an explanation by the City Attorney, Mayor Battaglia 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 Mammini 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 Mirri and passed by a unanimous vote.' Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE - 1973 EDITION AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY SECTION 13.301(d), the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Mirri 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. Public Hearing -- 1973 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Staff Report, dated April 2, 1975, recommending Council set May 7, 1975 for public hearing to consider the adoption of the 1973 Uniform Code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, and also recommending first reading and introduction of ordinance regulating abatement of dangerous buildings and adopting by reference the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings. 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULATING ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. Mayor Battaglia declared the continued public hearing opened. The Director of Public Services suggested that the Public Hearing be closed and the matter be continued to a later date since staff was not prepared to report on the matter tonight. There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed and the ordinance continued to a later date. Public Hearing -- 1973 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code 5/7/75 Page 2 260 PUBLIC SERVICES ORD. ADOPTING 1973 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 2nd Reading/Adoption (CONT'D.) ORD. NO. 693-75 AMENDING ORD. 396 - SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES 2nd Reading/Adoption RECESS: RECALL:~ Staff Report, dated April 2, 1975, recommending Council set May 7, 1975 for public hearing to consider the adoption of the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code and also recommending first reading and introduction of an ordinance regulating housing standards and adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition. 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULATING HOUSING STANDARDS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1973 EDITION. Mayor Battaglia declared the continued public hearing opened. The Director of of Public Services suggested that the Public Hearing be closed and the matter be continued to a later date since staff was not prepared to report on the matter tonight. There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia declared the public hearing closed and the ordinance continued to a later date. Public Hearing -- Sewer Rentals and Charges. Staff Report, dated April 2, 1975, recommending amendment to Ordinance No. 396, which pertains to amending the sewer rentals and charges. The Public Hearing was declared opened by the Mayor. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services, Mayor Battaglia asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on the matter. Mr. John Bernal, 1061 Silver Hill Road, Redwood City, representing Folger Company spoke in opposition requesting a continuance until further meetings could be held on the matter. Mr. Bob McAdams of Millbrae representing Reichold Chemical read a letter from their legal counsel in opposition requesting that it be made part of the records and further that the matter be continued for further study. Comments were also made by Mr. Mario Bregante of 560 Miller Avenue. City Attorney Noonan then made replies to the letter from Reichold Chemical Company. Further discussion followed at which time Mr. Larry West of 497 Forest View Drive, South San Francisco, commented on the proposed fee change. A recess was declared by Mayor Battaglia at 8:32 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 8:50 PM with all Council present. 5/7/75 Page 3 261 PUBLIC SERVICES ORD. NO. 693-75 AMENDING ORD. 396 - SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES (CONT' D. ) 2nd Reading/Adoption RESO. NO. 56-75 DESIGNATING OFFICER TO EXECUTE STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENTS WITH P.G.&E. At the request of Mayor Battaglia, Mr. Howard Hoffman of the firm of Jenks and Adamson explained in detail the study which his firm made for the City and the reasons why the rate increases were necessary. Mr. H. Wilson of 116 Casey Drive representing the Dubuque Packing Company requested a continuance of the matter. After further discussion Mayor Battaglia 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 with Councilman Padreddii voting no, stating that he felt further study should be made as was requested. Mention was made that due to Councilman Padreddii's no vote it would be necessary to.read the ordinance in full. After brief discussion between the members of the City Council, Councilman Padreddii changed his no vote to yes, stating he did so it would not be necessary to read the ordinance in full. Councilman Mammini moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR SEWER RENTAL AND CHARGES IN SAID CITY, PROVIDING THAT SUCH SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES SHALL BE COLLECTED ON THE MUNICIPAL TAX ROLLS AND SHALL BECOME A LIEN UPON THE~ESPECTIVE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY" AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Mirri 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 and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, recommending Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Street Lighting Agreements with Pacific Gas and Electric Company on E1 Camino Real at Kaiser Hospital. The Director of Public Services briefly explained the work to be performed after which in answer to Council's inquiry Doug Wigton, Manager of the local Pacific Gas & Electric Company, explained the installation. 5/7/75 Page 4 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 56-75 DESIGNATING OFFICER TO EXECUTE STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENTS WITH P.G.&E. RESO. NO. 57-75 CALLING BIDS FOR ARROYO STORM LINE RECONSTRUCTION Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENTS WITH PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC. 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 May 7, 1975, recommending Council adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications and advertising for bids for the installation of the Arroyo Storm Line Reconstruction, Project SD-74-5, on Arroyo Drive west of Alta Mesa Drive. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVINGPLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR ARROYO STROM LINE RECONSTRUCTION - PROJECT SD-74-5. 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. WESTBOROUGH WATER DIST.. Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, regarding Westborough Water District. LAFCO APPLICATION FOR SUBSIDIARY DIST. After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services discussion followed between members of the City Council, Staff and Mrs. Deborah Carson, representing the Westborough Homeowners Association. RECESS:. A recess was declared at 9:50 PM by Mayor Battaglia for retaping of the television cameras. RECALL TO ORDER~ The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 10:07 PM with all Council present. WESTBOROUGH WATER DIST. LAFCO APPLICATION FOR SUBSIDIARY DIST. (CONT' D. ) SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR PALMISTRY AS USE WITHIN C-2 AND C-3 DISTS. After a brief explanation by the Mayor, Mayor Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the City drop this item until such time as the residents of Westborough come before Council with a request that the Water District become part of the City. Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, recommending Council set a date for a public hearing to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to establish palmistry as a use within the C-2 Central Commercial and C-3 Heavy Commercial Districts. City Attorney Noonan requested that the hearing be set for June 4, 1975. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia so ordered. 5/7/75 Page 5 263 PUBLIC SERVICES SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO UPDATE ZONING MAP Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, recommending Council schedule a date for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 2.2, to provide for the updating of the City's official zoning map. City Attorney Noonan requested that the hearing be set for June 4, 1975. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia so ordered. APPROVING ADVERTISING SIGN - J.C. PENNEY 5 50 ITEMS FROM STAFF REQUESTING GOVERNOR FOR CONTINUANCE OF CRIMINAL Staff Report, dated May 7, 1975, recommending Council review and approve by motion the recommendations made by the Planning Commissionapproving the request of the J.C. Penney Company for an on-site freestanding advertising sign. At the request of the Director of Public Services the City Planner briefly explained the matter after which Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be approved and accepted. Letter from Mayor Battaglia requesting the Governor for continuance of the Criminal Justice Funding Program. JUSTICE FUNDING PROGRAM The City Manager briefly explained the reasons for the continuance of the funds after which there being no ~/~ objections it was so ordered that the letter be forwarded to the Governor. RESO. NO. 58-75 REJECTING BIDS - LOCAL AGENCY TOPICS IMPROVE- MENT PROJECTS Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR LOCAL AGENCY TOPICS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - PROJECT NO. TR-74-2. 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. 59-75 CALLING BIDS - LOCAL AGENCY TOPICS IMPROVE- MENT PROJECTS Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR LOCAL AGENCY TOPICS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - PROJECT NO. TR-74-2. 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. 60-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - RESURFACING GAME COUR TS After a brief explanation by the City Manager concerning the reasons for this resolution, Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 5/7/75 Page 6 264 ITEMS FROM STAFF RESO. NO. 60-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - RESURFACING GAME COURTS (CONT ' D. ) SB #839 STATE COMP. INSURANCE RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL INVESTIGATE STACKED MATERIALS ACROSS FROM KAISER HOSP. INFORMATION ON FULL- TIME MA YOR ADJOURNMENT FOR ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK TENNIS COURTS AND BASKETBALL COURTS RESURFACING AND NET POSTS AND TIE DOWN INSTALLATION, BURI BURI PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING AND BRENTWOOD PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING - PROJECT NO. PR-74-10. 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 City Manager at this time brought to Council's attention a letter which had been prepared supporting Senate Bill #839 with regard to State Compensation Insurance. After an explanation by the City Manager, Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried that the letter be approved. Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 10:30 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 11:30 PM with all Council present. The'Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was to instruct staff on labor negotiations. Councilman Mirri requested staff to investigate the lumber and assorted materials stacked on the lot across the street from the Kaiser Hospital on E1 Camino Real. Councilman Padreddii requested staff to obtain information on the matter of a full-time Mayor. The City Manager stated that he would submit a report in this regard. There being nothing further from Council and nothing under Good and Welfare, Mayor Battaglia adjourned the meeting to Thursday, May 8, 1975 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room. Time of adjournment was 11:35 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Arthur A. Rodohdi, City Clerk City of South San Francisco R2rch. ard A. ~attaglia, Mayor~' City'. of South San Francisco *The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to disuse of the item. Oral presentations, arguments and cements are recorded on ta~. The tape and documents related to the ite~ are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. 5/7/75 Page 7