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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-03-23ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MARCH 23, 1977 TIME:~ PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG:, ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF BILLS MARCH 23, 1977 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1977 FEBRUARY 23, 1977 PARKS AND RECREATION RESO. NO. 26-77 APPROVAL OF PRIORITY PLAN - STATE, URBAN & COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. · The meeting was called to order by Mayor Damonte at 7:43 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Absent: None. Mayor Damonte asked if there was a motion approving the Regular Bills of March 23, 1977. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that the claims be approved for payment. Councilman Borba abstained from voting. Mayor Damonte asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 16, 1977 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 23, 1977. Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 16, 1977 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 23, 1977 be approved as submitted. staff Report, dated March 16, 1977, recommending that Council approve the Priority Plan as adopted by the technical committee of San Mateo County which would provide 90% of the funds to Cities and special Park and Recreation Districts and 10% to regional agencies. The Director of Parks and Recreation explained the matter, after which, in answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, he explained the deadline. Councilman Borba suggested the matter be continued for study. PARKS AND RECREATION (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 26-77 APPROVAL OF PRIORITY PLAN - STATE, URBAN & COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 27-77 GENERAL PLAN AMEND. - DELETION OF PATHWAY BETWEEN CHESTNUT & WILLOW AVENUES ORD. REZONING NORTH- WESTERLY CORNER OF EL CAMINO & CHESTNUT 1st Reading/Intro. Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO THE STATE, URBAN AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Public Hearing -- General Plan Amendment - GP-76-5 - Pathway Between Chestnut and Willow Avenues. Staff Report, dated March 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution deleting the proposed pathway from Chestnut Avenue to Willow Avenue approximately 365 feet north of Grand Avenue from the Bicycle and Trail- ways Element of the City of South San Francisco General Plan. At the request of Mayor Damente the Acting City Planner explained the matter, after which Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this item. Mrs. Celia Murphy commented on the original plans for the walkway and urged the City to go back to these plans. There being no one else to speak, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Borba then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GP-76-5 PURSUANT TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2199 - DELETION OF PATHWAY BETWEEN CHESTNUT AVENUE AND WILLOW AVENUE. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen William A. Borba, Emaneule N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman Richard A. Battaglia. Absent, none. Public Hearing -- RZ-77-37/Rezoning Northwesterly Corner of E1 Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. Staff Report, dated March 16, 1977, recommending that Council introduce and read for the first time an ordinance to rezone the northwesterly corner of E1 Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. 3/23/77 Page 2 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT 'D. ) ORD. REZONING NORTH- WESTERLY CORNER OF EL CAMINO & CHESTNUT 1st Reading/Intro. RESO. NO. 28-77 CALLING FOR BIDS - SOUTH AIRPORT BLVD. IMPROVEMENTS At the request of Mayor Damonte the Acting City Planner explained the matter, after which the Mayor declared the public hearing opened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak. There being no one to speak, Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Damonte ordered the title of the o~dinance 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 Borba moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353, AS AFIENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" AND ESTABLISHING PARCELS LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF EL CAMINO REAL AND CHESTNUT AVENUE AS C-l, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE, 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, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated March 16, 1977, recommending that Council adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications, authorizing the work and calling for bids for the South Airport Boulevard Improvements - Project No. ST-75-6. The Director of Public Services explained in detail the work to be performed, the County's participation and the City's share which was to be paid from gas tax funds. Discussion followed between the members of the City Council and staff concerning drain problems, traffic problems and landscaping, after which Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING FOR BIDS FOR SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. ST-75-6. 3/23/77 Page 3 PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 28-77 CALLING FOR BIDS - SOUTH AIRPORT BLVD. IMP RO VEMEN TS COMMUNICATIONS RESIGNATION OF RUDY CORTEZ FROM PERSONNEL BOARD ITEMS FROM STAFF RESO. NO. 29-77 APPROVE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER URBAN OPEN SPACE & RECREATION PROGRAM OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT MEETING Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Letter, dated March 1, 1977, from Rudolph Cortez informing Council of his resignation from the Personnel Board effective April 1, 1977. Mayor Damonte requested the letter be accepted and placed on file. He extended best wishes to Mr. Cortez in his new venture and thanked him for his efforts as a Personnel Board m~mber. There being no objections, he requested the City call for applications to be filed with the office of the City Clerk. Staff Report, dated March 23, 1977, recommending that Council approve applying for the Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open Space Application and appoint the City Manager as the City's agent and the City Attorney as the legal counsel. After the explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation, Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, Councilman William A. Borba. Absent, none. The City Manager brought to Council's attention the matter of the County Harbor District participating in the development of the City's Marina, commenting that the Harbor District stated that they wished to participate. He remarked that if Council wished they could be invited to attend a meeting on April 27, 1977 to discuss this matter. Discussion followed, after which Mayor Damonte polled Council as to whether or not the County Harbor District be requested to attend. Councilmen Battaglia, Damonte and Padreddii voted to have the Harbor District in attendance. Councilmen Mirri and Borba voted they not be requested to attend. The City Manager was requested to invite the Harbor District to attend, 3/23/77 Page 4 .t 7 RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: MOMENT OF SILENCE GOOD AND WELFARE SSF SCAVENGER COMPANY MANDATORY GARBAGE PICK-UP 7 ITEMS FROM STAFF (CONT'D. ) OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT Mayor DaIaunte declared a recess at 8:40 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 8:52 PM with all Council present. Mayor Damonte at this time requested a moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Grace M. Barton a descendent of Mr. Walter Martin who was one of the early founders of the City. Due to the length of the remaining agenda items, Mayor Damonte stated that he would entertain any items of Good and Welfare at this time. A resident of Westborough commented on a letter he had received from the South San Francisco Scavenger Company regarding mandatory garbage pick-up, stating that he did not generate any garbage and did not wish to do business with them. After some discussion Mayor Damonte suggested that he discuss the matter with the garbage company in an effort to seek some adjusted rate. The City Manager stated that since the next items were related to the Special Study Meeting which was to follow, both meetings would be taken up together. He then called on the Director of Public Services who discussed the following in detail. In regard to the Oyster Point Marina Project and land fill the Director of Public Services discussed the meetings held with the Water Quality Control Board, problems in the land fill and the remedial steps which had been taken. From a map he explained the testing areas from which samples were taken in accordance with the request of the Water Quality Control Board. The Director of Public Services next explained the Tillo operation at the Sewage Treatment Plant and the problems of pollution and clean-up of rice hulls used in the Tillo products. Discussion followed between members of the City Council and staff, after which the Director of Public Services explained the Treatment Plant project and, in answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, explained the percentage of costs paid by the City of San Bruno and South San Francisco and how these charges were computed. 3/23/77 Page 5 ITEMS FROM STAFF (CONT ' D. ) OYSTER POINT MARINA PROJECT RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: RESO. NO. 30-77 AUTH AGMT WITH CONSULTING ENGINEER - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS oF7 RESO. NO. 31-77 AUTH CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS AUTH LEGAL COUNSEL TO PREPARE FOR SALE OF AIRPORT BLVD. PROPERTY - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS 7 Continuing the Director of Public Services explained the wastewater matter, funding requirements, land acquisition and revenue bonds. He also spoke to the need for repairs to the pipe under Highway 101 and the request of OSHA for the venting of the pump stations. Mayor Damonte declared a recess at 9:59 PM. The meeting was recalled to order at 10:10 PM with all Council present. After a review by the City Manager concerning money needs and the method of financing, the Director of Public Services concluded his remarks and recommended the actions for Council in this regard. The City Attorney at this time brought to Council's attention certain corrections to the documents which Council had received earlier, noting these corrections with Council. The City Council then took action on the following: Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADING, SOLIDS MANAGEMENT AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY (PROJECTS C-06-1235 AND C-06-1267). Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR LEGAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE NORTH BAYSIDE UNIT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Borbamoved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and regularly carried that legal counsel be authorized to prepare for the sale of the Airport Boulevard property for the North Bayside System Unit Wastewater projects. 3/23/77 Page 6 ITEMS FROM STAFF (CONT ' D. ) RESO. AUTH. FILING APPLIC. FOR FEDERAL & STATE GRANTS - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS 7 RESO. NO. 32-77 AUTH FILING APPLIC. FOR FEDERAL & STATE GRANTS - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTE- WATER PROJECTS 7 AUTH STAFF TO PREPARE REPORT FOR PHASING SEWER SERV CHARGE INCREASES - NO. BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS ITEMS FROM COUNCIL CONGESTED OFF STREET PARKING ON SPRUCE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAND A VENUE Council was informed that this resolution was only for information purposes at this time. After an explanation by the City Attorney regarding the changes to the resolution, Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS FOR NORTH BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT WASTEWATER PROJECTS C-06-1235 AND C-06-1267 AND RELATED MATTERS. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, ,William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Battaglia moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that staff be authorized to prepare a report for phasing of sewer service charge increases on a three year program for the North Bayside System Unit Wastewater projects. Councilman Borba brought to Council's attention the congested off street parking on Spruce Avenue at the Employment Office, requesting staff to look into it. The Director of Public Services stated that they were there today and were checking this out. Councilman Borba next requested staff to study the widening of Grand Avenue in the shopping area and to investigate whether or not grants were available for this as well as for improved lighting. The Director of Public Services stated that this was a project in the 1975-76 Capital Improvements Budget and was again being proposed. Councilman Battaglia requested that the matter of basements extending into the sidewalk area should also be checked. Councilman Padreddii suggested cutting angle inden- tations into the sidewalk which would allow for additional parking space. 3/23/77 Page 7 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (CONT'D.) IMPROVED LIGHTING IN WEST ORANGE AVENUE LIBRARY PARKING LOT PARKING PROBLEMS ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON SALE OF FIREWORKS SPEEDING ON SPRUCE A VENUE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION In answer to Councilman Padreddii's inquiry, the City Manager reported that the matter of improved lighting in the parking lot of the West Orange Avenue Library would be on the next meeting as a report. Councilman Mirri spoke on the parking problems in the older portion of the City, stating that due to the lack of garages cars were parked on the streets and that litter accumulated. He suggested that staff investigate alternate parking on streets so that the streets could be cleaned. Mayor Damonte brought to Council's attention that because there were no setbacks to buildings on the lanes, cars were being parked directly in front of the doors to these buildings. He requested staff to investigate this condition. Mayor Damonte commented on the matter of some cities on the Peninsula proposing to the County Board of Supervisors a one year moratorium on the sale of fireworks. He stated that because of the serious fire hazard and water shortage this matter be placed on the agenda for the next m~eting. Councilman Borba stated that on the 500 block of Spruce Avenue bumpers had been placed on the streets to curb speeding but that this did not help. He requested something be done in this regard. The City Manager at this time distributed to Council copies of a memo from the City Attorney regarding pedestrian walkways. Mayor Damonte recessed the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session at 11:20 PM for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations. The City Clerk was excused from attending. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Damonte at 12:38 AM with all Council present. Mayor Damonte requested that the record show that Council was in Executive Session for the purp~,se of discussing labor negotiations with no action or roll call taken. 3123/77 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Damonte adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournn~nt was 12:40 PM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Rodohdi, City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: 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. 3/23/77 Page 9