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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1975-08-06REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1975 TIME: 7:30 PM. PLACE: West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at 7:37 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG: Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag recited. SILENT PRAYER: Mayor Battaglia asked for a moment of silent prayer. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. Absent: Councilman F. Frank Mammini. Mayor Battaglia at this time announced that speaker cards had been provided for those who wished to speak on a particular item on the agenda. They were available at the entrance tc the auditorium and could be completed and given to the City Clerk who would then announce those who wished to speak on the subject when it was before Council. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Regular Bills of August 6, 1975. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Regular Bills of August 6, 1975 be approved for payment as submitted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Battaglia asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 8, 1975, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1975 and Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 23, 1975. Councilman Steinkampmoved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 8, 1975, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1975, and the Minutes of Special Meeting of July 23, 1975 be approved as submitted. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending Council RESO. NO. 107-75 award the bid for Library Books to Bro-Dart, Williamsport, PA. AWARD OF CONTRACT - who offered the highest discount allowance of 38~ off the LIBRARY BOOKS list price on books budgeted at minimum $16,000. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: RESO. NO. 107-75 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY BOOKS. AWARD OF CONTRACT - LIBRARY BOOKS (CONT'D.) Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Terry J. Mirri, Leo Padreddii and Warren Steinkamp. '9~'I'''~ Noes, none. Absent, Councilman F. Frank Mammini. RESO. NO. 108-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - LIQUID CHLORINE Staff Report, dated July 25, 1975, recommending Council award the bid for Liquid Chlorine to Jones Chemical, Inc. of Milpitas who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $214.00 per ton. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION. OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LIQUID CHLORINE. 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. CONSULTANT'S REPORT - REVISION OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, concerning Consultant's report on the revision of business license taxes. City Manager Alario explained the final report and the future meetings which were to be held with the merchants and industrialists after which he requested that the report be accepted and ordered filed. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia so ordered. CITY CLERK Staff Report, dated July 31, 1975, recommending COuncil take CLAIM OF CHOI TAN CHIN separate action on each of the following claims against the City: Claim of Choi Tan Chin, San Francisco, alleging damages resulting from fatality accident on City street. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii 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. CLAIM OF FRANK HROMEK Claim of Frank Hromek, alleging damages resulting from decrease in business revenues and profits and damage to business property as a result of the Spruce Avenue Bridge Project. The City Attorney requested that this claim be continued to the next regular meeting of August 20, 1975. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia so ordered. Councilman Mammini appeared present at 7:45 PM and remained for the duration of the meeting. Page 2 8/6/75 CITY CLERK (CONT'D.) CLAIM OF MICHELLE ANDERSON APP. TO FILE LATE CLAIM - RODNEY ANDRE TOSTADO CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 109-75 COMMENDING MARIO RAFFAELLI - PLANNING COMMISSION RESO. NO. 110-75 COMMENDING EDNA DELARIOS - LIBRARY BOARD RECOMMENDING ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPT. OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Claim of Michelle Anderson, alleging damages resulting from injuries received slipping in girls locker room at Orange Park Swimming Pool. The City Attorney requested the claim be denied and referred to his office. Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried. Application to file a late claim on behalf of Rodney Andre Tostado, concerning alleged wrongful death of claimant's mother in fatality accident on City street. The City Attorney stated that this claim required a special motion because the claim is filed later than the 100 days but is made by a minor and that there was an exception to the Code. He continued that the Council needed a motion which grants the filing of the application and denies the claim as filed and that it be referred to the City's insurance carrier and City Attorney. Councilman Mammini so moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING MARIO RAFFAELLI FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING EDNA DELARIOS FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. 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 July 29, 1975, recommending Council establish a Department of Community Services, which will incorporate the divisions of Parks, Common Greens, Recreation, Marina, Library and Information and Referral Center. The City Manager explained how the proposed department was to function, the benefits in such a department, requesting Council approval. Lengthy discussion followed between members of the City Council, the City Manager and Dr. Alvarez, concerning the formation of the department. During the discussions Page 3 8/6/75 CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDING ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPT. OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (CONT' D. ) RECESS: ~9--~ ;~ ~ RECALL TO ORDER:. RECESS: ~--~',~ ~.~ RECALL TO ORDER: Councilman Mirri requested to read the memorandum of Dr. Alvarez. Mayor Battaglia requested that the memorandum from Dr. Alvarez and the reply of the City Manager be made a part of the record. No objections were registered. Mayor Battaglia declared a recess at 8:43 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 9:03 PM with all Council members present. Speaking on the formation of a Department of Community Services were the following: Mario Cutrufelli, 10 Clover Court, South San Francisco, speaking in favor. Edna DeLarios, 355 Erica Drive, South San Francisco, speaking in opposition. Julio E. Mejia, 120 Berenda Drive, South San Francisco, speaking in opposition. Richard Paiva, 1213 Birch Avenue, South San Francisco, speaking in opposition. Brief discussion followed between Council and the City Manager at which time the City Manager requested an Executive Personnel Session which was related to this matter. Mayor Battaglia then recessed the meeting at 9:27 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order at 9:31 PM with all Council members present. Mayor Battaglia stated that the purpose of the Executive Personnel Session was to brief Council on a personnel matter related to this issue. Councilman Padreddii recommended that before making any deci- sion the matter be held over to the next meeting until the Library Board meets on this matter. Councilman Padreddii then stated that he made this in a form of a motion. Councilman Mirri seconded the motion. Discussion followed at which time Mayor Battaglia suggested putting it in the form of a motion that this matter would come up on the City Council agenda the meeting following the Library Board meeting. Discussion then followed regarding the Library Board's next meeting after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Page 4 8/6/75 CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDING ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPT. OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (CONT ' D. ) SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMITTEE ON COMPUTER SERVICES PARKS & RECREATION RESO. NO. 111-75 AWARD OF CONTRACT - ACTIVITIES BROCHURE & NEWSLETTER 5-/53 RESO. NO. 112-75 CALLING BIDS - WEST PARK 3 FENCING PROJECT ADJACENT TO WESTBOROUGH JR. HIGH SCHOOL Mayor Battaglia then announced that the matter was carried over to the next City Council meeting if the Library Board has a meeting in between time or held over until the Library Board meets and makes their recommendation to the Council. Staff Report, dated July 29, 1975, recommending Council direct Staff to investigate the feasibility of a San Mateo County Committee on Computer Services and to participate in its activities should it materialize. The City Manager briefly explained the matter recommending that Council direct Staff to participate in this study. Councilman Steinkamp then moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that Council direct Staff to investigate the feasibility of a San Mateo County Committee on Computer Services and to participate in its activities should it materialize. Staff Report recommending Council award the bid for quarterly activities brochure and newsletter to Rapid Printers and Lithographers, Hayward, CA who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $854.00. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES BROCHURE AND NEWSLETTER. 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 August 6, 1975, recommending Council approve the plans and specifications and call for bids for the in-tallation of chain link fencing in the common greens in West Park 3. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF CHAIN LINK FENCE ALONG THE COMMON GREENS IN WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ADJACENT TO WESTBOROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. 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. There being no objections, Mayor Battaglia scheduled a public hearing in this matter for September 3, 1975 Page 5 8/6/75 PARKS & RECREATION (CONT' D. ) ACCEPTING FOR MAINT. LOTS & PLANTERS - WEST PARK 3E & 3D APPROVING USE OF HILLSIDE RECREATION CENTER BY INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 113-75 CALLING BIDS - 1975-76 SEAL COATING PROGRAM RESO. NO. 114-75 CALLING BIDS - 1975-76 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending the following common greens be accepted for maintenance and the bonds be released: Block 12, Lot 175 (West Park 3E); Block 9, Lot 168 (West Park 3D); Block 10, Lot 15 (West Park 3D); and the planters on Savannah, Stein and Crofton Courts. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending Council approve the use of Hillside Recreation Center by the South San Francisco Information and Referral Service. Discussion followed during which time the Director of Parks and Recreation explained the reasons for the need of relocation by the Information and Referral Service. Commenting on this need as well were Larry Smith, Director of the Information and Referral Center and William Henderson of 387 Dolores Way, South San Francisco. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending Council authorize the Staff to advertise for bids for furnishing materials to be utilized in the 1975-76 Seal Coating Program. Councilman Steinkamp introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR 1975-76 SEAL COATING PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. ST-75-1). 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 August 6, 1975, recommending Council authorize the Staff to advertise for bids for 1975-76 Street Resurfacing Program. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK, AND CALLING BIDS FOR 1975-76 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. ST-75-2). 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. Page 6 8/6/75 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT' D. ) RESO. NO. 115-75 SAN MATEO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY DESIGNATED PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY IN S.S.F. RECESS{ RECALL TO ORDER: RESO. NO. 116-75 ISSUANCE OF BONDS - ANTOINETTE LANE Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending Council designate the San Mateo County Housing Authority as the Public Housing Agency authorized to operate the Section 8 Existing Housing Program .for and in the City of South San Francisco. In answer to Councilman Steinkamp's inquiry City Planner, David Hale, stated that this matter had not been discussed with the Housing Authority. Councilman Padreddii recommended that no action be taken until the matter was discussed with the Housing Authority. Further discussion took place at which time Mario Cutrufelli a member of the Housing Authority commented that the Housing Authority should be the agency to pass on this matter. Recess was declared at 10:06 PM for the taping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 10:23 PM with all Council present. Further discussion followed during which time it was pointed out that this was an urgency matter and that there was no time available to forward it to the Housing Authority. Councilman Padreddii then recommended that a letter of explanation be sent to the Housing Authority. Commissioner Cutrufelli suggested that Chairman Oresti be called and informed of the action. The City Manager stated that the City Planner, David Hale would make the call. Commenting on this matter also was Mr. Weinstein. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AS THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE THE SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. 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. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS - ANTOINETTE LANE STREET OPENING PROJECT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT REASSESSMENT. 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 7 8/6/75 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.) RESO. NO. 117-75 AWARDING SALE OF .BONDS- ANTOINETTE LANE The City Clerk declared the bids which were received stating that it was the recommendation of Bond Counsel that the award be made to the firm of Birr, Wilson & Co. Inc. Councilman Mammini introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS - ANTOINETTE LANE STREET OPENING PROJECT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT REASSESSMENT. 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. 118-75 APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-1, 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending the adoption of a resolution approving a supplemental appropriation for the City's bus system and approve by motion the acquisition of an additional bus. Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-1, 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET. 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. ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, recommending Council EXIT & STAIRWAY ON 3RD accept the Emergency Exit and Stairway on the third floor FLR. OF CITY HALL of City Hall, Project No. PB-73-6, as complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. UP-273 EL RANCHO DRIVE-IN Staff Report, dated August 6, 1975, concerning the Planning Commission's recommendation that UP-273, E1 Rancho Drive-In Theater (Blumenfeld Enterprises), be revoked in accordance with Sections 6.52 and 6.53 of Ordinance No. 353, as amended. Notice of Appeal from Paul M. Hupf, Attorney for Blumenfeld Enterprises. The City Attorney requested that the public hearing be set for Wednesday, September 3, 1975. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS Letter, dated July 24, 1975, from James Soden, San Mateo GAS PRICE POSTING AT County Citizens Action League, requesting that the South S.S.F. SERVICE STATIONS San Francisco City Council consider and pass an ordinance requiring gasoline price posting at service station within Page 8 8/6/75 81 COMMUNICATIONS GAS PRICE POSTING AT S. S.F. SERVICE STATIONS (CONT' D. ) ITEMS FROM STAFF POLICE SERVICE COORDINATION PROJECT ITEMS FROM STAFF OPERATION OF ORANGE PARK POOL MAINT. OF PLAYING FIELDS & SEWER RENTAL CHARGES / PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX AIR POLLUTION ALERT Mr. Hale Porter, 814 Miller Avenue, South San Francisco, a member of the San Mateo County Citizens Action League, requested that the matter be tabled until the City's staff members and his group had an opportunity to meet. There being no objections Mayor Battaglia so ordered. The City Manager at this time brought up the matter of the contract with Stanford Research Institute for the select Police Service Coordination Project. He stated that several meetings were held with those cities involved and at the last meeting the Fire Chiefs along with the Police Chiefs and City Managers were in attendance. The City Manager requested that the Fire Department's Communications aspect and Records be included in this project which he stated would amount to about $9,100, with the City's portion at $2,901. The City Manager further remarked that it would depend upon the other cities participating. The City Manager requested authorization to negotiate on this matter and that if all the cities did approve be authorized to go ahead with the cost to be $2,901. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the City Manager regarding a coordinated effort on communications be accepted. In answer to Councilman Mirri's inquiry concerning the operation and activities of the Orange Memorial Swimming Pool, the Director of Parks and Recreaion explained the Commission Meeting which was held, the suggestions received from the pool staff, reports to be received from the staff and that no changes had been made and that the pool would operate as usual. The Mayor commended the pool staff for working on a program and wished them success in this regard. Councilman Padreddii registered objection to the City cutting services with the South San Francisco School District relative to maintenance of playing fields and also charges for sewer rental services. Discussion followed during which time it was pointed out that this was in accordance with agreements and that it had been discussed during budget. Councilman Padreddii next suggested placing the matter of the Safety Complex again to a vote of the people stating this could be scheduled with the March election at no additional cost to the City. Councilman Steinkamp brought up the matter of the recent air pollution alert which occurred, reading an article which explained what could be done in this regard. He requested that the,press media publicize this matter. Page 9 8/6/75 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL BICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES GOOD AND WELFARE REVENUE SHARING SPEAKER CARDS RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: SMOKING AREAS SATELLITE GOVERNMENT CENTER RELOCATING SPEAKER ' S PODIUM ~--10'3 USE OF BLACKBOARD commNWION CEN ER b-lS-o' Mayor Battaglia at this time requested that the members of the City Council be kept informed of the Bicentennial Committee's activities as they are planned. Both Councilman Mirri and Mrs. Roberta Teglia commented and made replies to Mayor Battaglia relative to this matter. There being nothing further Mayor Battaglia asked if anyone present in the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Mrs. Deborah Carson brought to the attention of the City Council the following items: The matter of a meeting recently held on revenue sharing stating that she was of the impression it was to be held in the future. She suggested the newsletter carry such information. Glass in the parking lot of the Library which was of a danger to vehicle tires. If there was a need for speaker cards to be used at the meetings. Mayor Battaglia replied as to the reasons for this. Mayor Battaglia declared a recess at 11:20 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order at 11:24 PM with all Council present. Mrs. Carson continued with the suggestion the City Council designate areas of smoking and no smoking during the meetings. Mr. Larry Smith, Chairperson of the Manpower organization, commented on the lack of representation the City was receiving from the County suggesting the Board of Supervisors be requested to establish a satellite Government Center in South San Francisco. Mario Cutrufelli offered the following: Moving the speaker's podium to another location since the concrete pillar blocks the speaker from some of the audience. The use of a blackboard at the meetings. The City investigating the establishment of a convention center in South San Francisco which could materially effect the City financially. Page 10 8/6/75 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 11:30 PM to an Executive Personnel Session. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Battaglia at 11:47 PM with all Council present. APPOINTMENT OF Mayor Battaglia stated that the purpose of the Executive FRANK J. BERTUCELLI Personnel Session was for the appointment to the vacancy TO PLANNING COMMISSION on the Planning Commission. He at this time announced that Frank Bertucelli had been selected to fill this ~-~ vacancy. He expressed his thanks to all those who applied 'J~/ and hoped that in the future should another vacancy occur on any Board or Commission they would again reapply. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Council Mayor Battaglia adjourned the meeting at 11:50 PM. Arthur A. Rodond~, City Clerk City of South San Francisco APP/RO-VJED: /j/7 . · , ' ~ an 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 and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection, review and copying. Page 11 8/6/75