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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1976-05-19REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MAY 19, 1976 TIME :. PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE TO FLAG:. ROLL CALL% APPROVAL OF BILL~__ REGULAR BILLS OF MAY 19, 1976 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 7:39 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Absent: None. Councilman Borba stated, "Before the motion is made I would like to refrain on voting on the following due to the fact that I do business with the following companies:" Anchor Post Products Inc. Bay Cities Bldg. Materials Berkey Film Processing Binks Mfg. Co. Borba Mfg. Inc. (Councilman Borba stated, "This was a bill, an invoice, that was submitted before my election, and never got on the list, and I would like to have that submitted also.") Cap Concrete Inc. City Grille & Radiator Coast Envelope Co. Coyne Cylinder Co. Cresta Bros. Auto Parts Custom Office Supply Co. Endurance Metal Products Co. B.F. Goodrich G.J. Guidotti Roofing Co., Inc. King Bearing Inc. Lowrie Paving Co. A1 Martin General Contractor Maryatt Industries O'Connor Rug & Upholstery Oliver's Auto Parts Pump Repair Thomas A. Short Co. APPROVAL OFBILLS__The City Attorney stated, "Mr. Mayor I would like to REGULAR BILLS OF request that the one bill mentioned which I did not know MAY 19, 1976 (CONT~D.) was on the agenda, Borba Mfg, Inc., be completely deleted until · can look at it and make a report to you." Councilman Borba agreed to completely deleting his invoice. Mayor Padreddii called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Damonte so moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. Councilman Borba stated, "Mr. Mayor I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Mayor Padreddii ordered the claims amended to delete the claims listed by Councilman Borba and called for a motion to approve the claims as amended. Councilman Damonte somoved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AUDITING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, concerning a suggested contract proposing the providing for auditing services for the Fiscal Year 1975-76 from the firm of Guster C. Chagaris, Certified Public Accountant, and asking direction by motion of Council to either order execution of the contract or provide such other direction to staff as it may deem necessary. Discussion followed during which time Mayor Padreddii discussed a proposal he had received from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. to do the City's audit work. After discussion Councilman Battaglia requested that this be held over until the next regular meeting. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii continued the matter to the next regular meeting. CITY CLERK CLAIM OF LAMOINE G. YORKS Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council take separate action on each of the following claims: Claim as filed by LaMoine G. Yorks alleging damages to vehicle by City equipment. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the City Attorney and the City's Insurance Carrier; and Notice be given to claimant in accordance with Government Code Section 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. Page 2 5129/76 CITY CLERK (CONT'D.) CLAIM OF MR. & MRS. JOSEPH CARELLI PARKS & RECREATION ACCEPTING AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER AT ORANGE PARK POOL TRANSFER OF CLAY AVE. PARK PROPERTY TO STATE OF CALIF. DISSOLUTION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT Claim fi!ed by .Mr. and ~rs~ Joseph Catelli alleging damages to carpets and household items as a result of sewer backup. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the claim be rejected and referred to the office of the City Attorney and the City's Insurance Carrier; and Notice be given to claimmnt in accordance with Government Code Section 913, 915.4 and other related sections of the Government Code. Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council by motion accept the automatic controller at the Orange Park Swimming Pool, Project No. PR 75-5, and release all bonds for the project. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba. Brief discussion followed after which motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council by motion approve the transfer of approximately 200 sq. ft. of Clay Avenue Park property to the State of California. After an explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation be approved and accepted. Discussion on the San Mateo County Harbor District. The City Manager briefly explained the subject matter after which he stated that Mr. Boerio and a representative from the Town of Atherton were in attendance. John Conway, Vice Mayor from the Town of Atherton, read from a prepared statement and by the use of an exhibit explained the costs to the taxpayers. He requested a vote to dissolve the district. Brief discussion followed between Mr. Conway and members of the City Council. Mr. Charles Boerio, President of the Harbor District, then commented briefly with regard to the operations of the Harbor District after which he called on Charles Gull, financial consultant with the firm of Williams and Kuhelbeck, who commented on the State loan, how the loan is repaid and other financial aspects of the District. Mr. Ron McLellan, General Manager of the Harbor District, also commented on the Harbor District. Page 3 5/19/76 RECESS: Mayor Padreddii recessed the meeting at 8:35 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. RECALL TO ORDER: The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Padreddii at 8:56 PM with all Council present. PARKS & RECREATION DISSOLUTION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT (CONT'D.) Further discussion followed after which Councilman Battaglia suggested that the matter be continued for further study by Council and for further information of some Council members who were not familiar with the matter. PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 57-76 CALLING BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT John Conway urged Council action this evening so that it could be forwarded to the Local Agency Formation Commission before they take their action. After some brief discussion Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that this Council go on record as to the disposition of the Harbor District prior to the meeting date of the Local Agency Formation Commission. Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council approve the specifications and call for bids for liquid chlorine at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE (CL2). Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 58-76 AMENDMENT 0-15 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council approve transfer of $9,700 within the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program to the Information and Referral Center. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-15, 1975-76 OPERATING BUDGET. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 59-76 Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE adopt the following resolution concerning construction of FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT Colma Creek Channel Improvements from Chestnut Avenue to AND SSF Oak Avenue. Brief discussion followed after which the Mayor was designated to sign the agreement. Page 4 5/19/76 101 PUBLIC SERVICES C~ouncilman Battaglia then introduced a resolution entitled: RESO. NO. 59-76 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COLMA AND SSF (CONT'D.) CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT - CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS STATION 79+00 TO STATION 87+85 (CUL-DE-SAC AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE). After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri, and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESO. NO. 60-76 AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF COLMA - SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICES Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council adopt the following resolution: Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF CO~4A FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICES. After an explanation by the Director of Public Services roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo Padreddii, Emanuele N. Damonte, William A. Borba, Terry J. Mirri and Richard A. Battaglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. FOOT BRIDGE AND FENCING ALONG McLELLAN NURSERY Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, concerning foot bridge and fencing to be constructed along the McLellan Nursery property at E1 Camino Real for easy access to E1 Camino High School by students and pedestrians. The Director of Public Services read the letter received from Mrs. Dotsie after which from his staff report he explained the work which was proposed and the completion date. Discussion followed between the members of the City Council and staff relative to the fencing and negotiations with Cal-Trans regarding a crosswalk. Mrs. Dotsie stated that she felt that this matter was of top priority because of the number of incidents that have occurred over a period of time. Mr. Dotsie suggested that in the interim the bushes in the area be cleared. Mrs. Claire D'Amico stated that very shortly a swim program for small children would be starting at E1 Camino High School and that this area if used by them would be a great hazard. Mr. Bill Lang suggested that the City address a letter to Cal-Trans urging that they proceed with haste on the crossing. Page 5 5119/76 PUBLIC SERVICES FOOT BRIDGE AND FENCING ALONG MCLELLAN NURSERY (CONT ' D. ) UP- 76- 3 35 /M~NN INVESTMENT COMPANY UP-76-336/GEMINI DEVELOPERS INC. AIRPORT BLVD. UNDERPASS AT SPRR ENHANCEMENT PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS PROPOSAL FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUE BICENTENNIAL PARADE City Engineer Bob Yee brought the City Council up to date on the negotiations with the McLellan Nursery representatives after which the City Attorney reported on the methods that the City could pursue in this matter. After discussion no further action was taken. Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council schedule a public hearing to consider the appeal of UP-76-338/Mann Investment Company, submitted by the Stonegate Ridge Association No. 1. There being no objections Mayor Padreddii set the public hearing for June 2, 1976. Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council schedule a public hearing to consider the appeal of UP-76-336/Gemini Developers Inc., submitted by the Building and Construction Trades Council of San Mateo County. The appeal having been withdrawn, no further action was taken. Staff Report, dated May 19, 1976, recommending Council by motion defer the Airport Boulevard Underpass at S.P.R.R. Enhancement Project to the 1976-77 Capital Improvement Budget. There being no objections this matter was ordered held over. Letter, dated April 26, 1976, from Daniel E. Whelan concerning proposal for additional revenue for South San Francisco. Mr. Whelan not being present to speak on the matter no action was taken. The City Planner stated he had spoken to Mr. Whelan who desired to place advertising matter in the City's buses. The City Planner informed Mr. Whelan that he would have to contact the County Transit District in this regard. Letter, dated May 5, 1976, from Chairman of Bicentennial Committee requesting change of date for South San Francisco parade from September 25, 1976 to September 19, 1976. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the request be granted. Page 6 5/19/76 !03 ITEMSFROMCOUNCIL ACTION ON ITEM NOT' LISTED ON THE AGENDA COMMENTS ON POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET ,_5'/O:3 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: ITEMS FROM STAFF BUDGET SESSIONS Request of CoUncilman Battaglia to defer Council action on any item not li'sted on the agenda. CoUncilman Borba so moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried. Councilman Borba brought up the recent newspaper article concerning the Police Chief's statements regarding possible budget cuts in his department and the effects if they should happen. He commented that the departments should cooperate with the Council in matters such as this and if they could not some action should be taken. A lengthy discussion followed between the members of the City Council, staff and representatives of CAPTURE. Speaking on this were the following. Mrs. Barbara Shonig who stated that the Police Chief had been requested to comment on the effects that a 16% cut in budget would have on his department and that he was present at the request of the CAPTURE group. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 9:55 PM for the retaping of the television cameras. The meeting was recalled to order at 10:10 PM with all Council present. Discussion followed at which time the City Manager explained how the departments were instructed to redo their budgets to accomplish a 16% reduction. Further discussion followed after which Councilman Borba moved that statement restrictions be made on department heads. Councilman Battaglia stated that such a motion could not be made since the matter was not an agenda item. No second was made to the motion. Mrs. Celia Murphy, Publicity Chairman of the CAPTURE group, commented on the invitation which is always extended to the press whenever her group meets After further discussion no further action was taken in this regard. The City Manager advised Council that the budget sessions were scheduled to start on June 5, 1976 at the Little Theatre at E1 Camino High School. Page 7 5/19/76 GOOD AND WELFARE RAILROAD CROSSING AT OYSTER POINT ROAD RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further Mayor Padreddii asked if anyone had anything to offer under Good and Welfare, In answer to Warren Steinkamp's inquiry regarding the improvement of the railroad crossing at Oyster Point Road the Director of Public Services and City Engineer explained what had been done so far and the proposed work to be done. Councilman Damonte commented that Harbor Boulevard had a similar railroad crossing problem which should also be brought to the attention of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Mayor Padreddii declared a recess at 10:43 PM to discuss the labor negotiatiOns with the Fire Department. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Padreddii at 11:25 PM with all Council present. Mayor Padreddii requested that the record show the City Council was in session to give staff direction on labor negotiations with the Fire Department. There being nothing further Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjournment was 11:26 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT~D: City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Leo Padreddii, Mayor City of South San 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 8 5/19/76