HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-05-25ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD MAY 25, 1977
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
TO FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
RESO. AUTH. TRANSFER
OF FUNDS FROM PARKING
DIST. FUNDS TO
GENERAL FUND
RESO. DIRECTING
FILING OF EMINENT
DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS -
427 GRAND AVENUE
7:30 PM.
West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Damonte at
7:39 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.
Staff Report, dated May 25, 1977, recommending that Council
adopt the two following resolutions: 1) Authorizing the
transfer of $50,000 from the Parking District Fund to the
General Fund; and 2) Authorizing eminent domain proceedings
to acquire property at 427 Grand Avenue.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE
REVENUE FUND OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION TO THE CITY
GENERAL FUND.
At the request of the City Manager the Director of Finance
explained to Council the acquisition of the Grand Avenue
property and recommended that eminent domain proceedings
be instituted.
Councilman Borba requested the matter be held over,
commenting that he opposed eminent domain proceedings.
Councilman Padreddii concurred with Councilman Borba,
recommending a re-appraisal of the property.
Discussion followed, after which Councilman Mirri also
suggested a re-evaluation of the property. No Council
action was taken and staff was instructed to re-evaluate
the property and negotiate again with the property owner.
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LANDS AND
DIRECTING THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
RESO. DIRECTING
FILING OF EMINENT
DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS -
427 GRAND AVENUE
(CONT ' D. )
STATUS OF
CUSTOMER ' S ACCOUNTS
AT THE MARINA
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING WITH
LIBRARY BOARD RE
GRAND AVENUE LIBRARY
MODERNIZATION
APPROPRIATION FOR
FINANCING LITIGATION
No Council action was taken on the suggested resolution.
Staff Report, dated May 25, 1977, regarding the status of
customer's accounts at the Marina.
The Director of Finance explained the delinquent accounts,
the interest charged and small claims actions instituted.
Councilman Borba suggested colhecting the first and last
month's rent in advance to which the Director of Finance
stated that it was not in the ordinance but was being
considered.
Councilman Mirri, commenting on the advance payment of
fees, requested a report from other cities in this regard.
Discussion followed concerning the matter of live aboards,
after which the City Manager stated he would check with
other communities and report to Council.
No further action was taken.
Councilman Borba requested a meeting with the Library
Board and staff concerning the matter of the Grand Avenue
Library remodeling which recently appeared in the
Enterprise-Journal.
The City Manager briefly commented in this regard and
the meeting held in February with the Library Board at
which time funds were appropriated for some remodeling
to be done.
After some discussion by Council and staff, Mayor Damonte
requested that the City Manager arrange a meeting with the
Library Board.
The City Manager at this time requested an appropriation
of $2,500 for financing litigation in the National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers Association suit
concerning unemployment insurance.
Council approved and authorized the appropriation of
$2,500.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to come before Council,
Councilman Borba moved, seconded by Councilman Padreddii
and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of adjournment was 8:06 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED:
Emanuele N. Damonte, M~yor
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.
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