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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-01-05REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD JANUARY 5, 1977 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER:. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: RESO. NO. 3-77 COMMENDING JACK JONES (PERSONNEL BOARD) RESO. NO. 1-77 COMMENDING JACK A. FERRO (LIBRARY BOARD) RESO. NO. 4-77 COMMENDING JOHN TANTI (PERSONNEL BOARD) 7:30 PM. WestOrange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Damonte at 7:36 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Absent: Councilman Leo Padreddii. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING JACK JONES FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING JACK A. FERRO FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING JOHN TANTI FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. RESO. NO. 2-77 COMMENDING HOMER V. HALE (PLANNING COMMISSION) FINAL REPORT BY BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF BILLS JANUARY 5, 1977 Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMENDING HOMER V. HALE FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Upon the conclusion of the introduction of the resolutions Mayor Pro Tem Damonte read the contents of the resolutions, after which he presented resolutions to each of those persons in attendance. Chairman Wallace Pettigrew summarized the fund raising events sponsored by the Bicentennial Committee, after which he presented to Council a check for $5,342.79 as proceeds from these events. He expressed his thanks to the Council for the financial assistance given the Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte thanked Mr. Pettigrew for the Committee work. Chairman Pettigrew concluded by introducing those members of the Committee present. 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." Bergesen Electric City Grille & Radiator Shop Inc. Coast Linen Service Custom Office Supply Company Don & Jerry's Automotive Early American Paint & Varnish Company Enterprise Journal Lowrie Paving Company, Inc. Marshall-Newell Supply Company Maryatt Industries Oliver's Auto Parts Olympian Oil Company Vannucci Bros. Construction Company Xerox, Corp. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Battaglia so moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. 115/77 Page 2 APPROVAL OF BILLS JANUARY 5, 1977 (CONT'D.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1976 DECEMBER 8, 1976 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORD. AMENDING BUSINESS LICENSE ORD. NO. 720-76 1st Reading/Intro. CITY CLERK CLAIM OF JOSEPH FRANCO Councilman Borba stated, "Mr. Mayor I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Mayor Pro Tem Damonte ordered the claims amended to delete the claims listed by Councilman Borba and called for a motion to approve the claims as amended. Councilman Borba so moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1, 1976 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 8, 1976. Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1, 1976 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 8, 1976 be approved as submitted. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council introduce and read for the first time an ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to delete employ- ment agencies from the Professional Class of businesses, amend the definition of Average Number of Persons Employed and repealing Ordinance Nos. 336 and 650. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte 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 Borba 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 Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE NO. 720-76, AS AMENDED, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 336 AND NO. 650, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council deny and refer the following claims to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney 1/5/77 Page 3 CITY CLERK CLAIM OF JOSEPH FRANCO (CONT'D.) CLAIM OF MARIE CARUSO CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 5-77 BUDGET FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT, TITLE II FUNDS Claim filed by Joseph Franco of P. W. Supermarket, Inc., San Jose, alleging damage to supermarket vehicle by South San Francisco Police auto. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia 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. Claim filed by Joel M. Pressman, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Marie Caruso, alleging personal injuries sustained from fall on City street. 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. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council authorize a budget, by resolution, which provides for temporary positions funded by Public Works Employment Act, Title II funds. City Manager C. Walter Birkelo briefly commented on the matter. He then called on the Assistant to the City Manager who in detail explained the funds available and how these funds were to be dispersed. He also commented that these positions were temporary in nature. Discussion followed between Council and staff. Councilman Mirri suggested that twenty-five percent be placed in field positions. Further discussion followed, after which Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Borba that twenty-five percent of these positions be held for other types of positions other than clerical. Councilman Borba and Mirri voted aye. Councilman Battaglia and Damonte voted no. Councilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FUNDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976, TITLE II. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba and Emanuele N. Damonte. Noes, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. 115/77 Page 4 CITY MANAGER (CONT ' D. ) ORD. ESTABLISHING BONDS REQUIRED OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 1st Reading/Intro. ORD. REQUIRING OATH OF OFFICE FOR CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 1st Reading/Intro. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council introduce an ordinance which establishes the bonds required of officers or employees of the City and repeals Ordinance No. 1, adopted October 5, 1908. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte 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 Borba and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BONDS REQUIRED OF OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 1, ADOPTED OCTOBER 5, 1908, the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council introduce an ordinance which requires City officers and employees to take a Constitutional Oath of Office as set forth in Article XX, Section 3, of the State Constitution, and appeals Ordinance No. 302, entitled, "An Ordinance Requiring All Persons Holding or Occupying Appointive Offices or Positions in the Service of the City of South San Francisco to Take and Subscribe to a Loyalty Oath. After a brief explanation by the City Attorney as to what this ordinance did, Mayor Pro Tem Damonte 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 Borba 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. 1/5/77 Page 5 88 CITY MANAGER ORD. REQUIRING OATH OF OFFICE FOR CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 1st Reading/Intro. (CONT ' D. ) :Z167 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT ORD. NO. 725-77 AMENDING ANIMAL LICENSE & SHELTER SERVICE FEES 2nd Reading/Adoption 7 Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OATH OF OFFICE FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, 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, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council establish a policy to reimburse employees who use their private vehicles on City business at a rate of 15ยข per mile. The Assistant to the City Manager explained the item and the reason for its approval. Brief discussion followed, after which Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Borba and regularly carried that the recommen- dation of the City Manager be approved and accepted. Staff Report, dated January 5, 1977, recommending that Council read for the second time and adopt an ordinance which amends the animal license fees and shelter service fees charged by the Peninsula Humane Society and requires that dogs be vaccinated against rabies. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte 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 Borba 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 Mirri and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Borba mvoed that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 564, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEES, RABIES VACCINATION AND SHELTER SERVICE FEES, 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 William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Noes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Absent, Councilman Leo Padreddii. 1/5/77 Page 6 POLICE 'DEPARTMENT ORD. NO. 725-77 AMENDING ANIMAL LICENSE & SHELTER SERVICE FEES 2nd Reading~Adoption (CONT' D. ) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL INTRODUCTION OF CITY MANAGER DANGEROUS CONDITION - OYSTER POINT MARINA LICENSING OF APARTMENT HOUSES 77 ITEMSFROM STAFF FUNDS FOR CETA SPECI~,.~ PROGRAM RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER:. CoUncilman Battagliaexplained his no vote stating that he wished to see higher fees. He also requested staff to check the ordinances of other cities relati,ve to the matter of loose dogs. Mayor Pro Tem Damonte at this time introduced the new City Manager, and on behalf of the City Council expressed thanks to Mr. Addiego for his services as the Acting City Manager. CoUncilman Mirri brought to Council's attention numerous pieces of concrete dumped at the Marina for riprap from which reinforcing iron protruded creating a dangerous condition. He suggested that these be burned off. The Director of Public Services stated he would check the matter and take the corrective steps necessary. Councilman Battaglia commented on the matter of licensing of apartment houses discussed at a prior meeting by reading from a prepared statement, a copy of which was filed with the City Clerk and made a part of these proceedings. The City Manager briefly explained the request of the Police Department to submit an application for CETA Special Program funds. He stated that Captain McKeon was present to explain this matter. Prior to continuing with the matter Mayor Pro Tem Damonte declared a recess at 8:32 PM for the retaping of the TV cameras. The meeting was recalled to order at 8:46 PM with all Council present. Absent, Councilman Padreddii. Captain McKeon then explained the funds available, that application must be made by January 10, 1977, and that Officer Tognetti was present to comment if Council desired. Further discussion followed, after which there being no objections Mayor Pro Tem Damonte ordered staff to proceed with the application. 215177 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT There being nothing under Good and Welfare Mayor Pro Tem Damonte adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment was 8:51 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. ity Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: Emanuele N. Damonte, Mayor Pro Tom 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. 1/5/77 Page 8