HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1977-12-07399
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD DECEMBER 7, 1977
TIME:
PI~CE :
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
TO FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION
RESO. NO. 215-77
COMMENDING
MARIA M. FITZGIBBON
AGENDA REVIEW
CONSENT CALENDAR
7:30 PM.
West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Damonte at 7:35 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.
Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARIA M. FITZGIBBON FOR HER 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,
Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent,
none.
Mayor Damonte read the resolution in full, after which
he presented it to Mrs. Fitzgibbon and extended best
wishes to her on her retirement.
The City Manager requested the following changes be made
to the agenda:
Public Services Items No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 be taken up
after the City Clerk's items and prior to the City
Manager's items and that two of these items would be
acted on and the remainder deferred,
The addition of a Public Services Item No. 13 regarding
a Staff Report on the North Bayside Dechlorination bids.
An Executive Personnel Session be held at the conclusion
of the meeting.
There being no objections, Mayor Damonte so ordered.
The City Clerk read the follo~zing items on the Consent
Cal enda r:
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(CO T'D.
CALL BIDS FOR
CARPETING
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APPROVAL OF BILLS
DECEMBER 7, 1977
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1. Call for bids for carpeting - Motion to approve.
me
Claim filed by Charles Constantinides, Esq., on behalf
of Terri Lee Simms, alleging personal injuries
sustained as the result of the actions of several law
enforcement officers - Motion to deny and refer to
the City's insurance carrier and to the Office of the
city Attorney.
Claim filed by Raymond M. Snow, Esq., on behalf of
Lorraine Escott, alleging personal injuries sustained
as a result of a defective manhole cover on East
Grand Avenue - Motion to deny and refer to the City's
insurance carrier and to the Office of the City
Attorney.
Councilman Borba requested that Item No. 1 relative to
the call for bids on carpeting be taken up separately.
There being no objections, Mayor Damonte so ordered.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri
and regularly carried that Items No. 2 and 3 of the
Consent Calendar be approved as presented.
In answer to Councilman Borba's inquiry, the Finance
Director commented on the cost of the carpet and the
quality to be installed taking into consideration the
possibility that the Police facility could be moved in
the future.
After further discussion Councilman Padreddii moved,
seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly carried
that authorization to call for bids be approved.
Mayor Damonte asked if there was a motion approving the
Regular Bills of December 7, 1977.
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."
The Adam-Hill Company
All Transmissions
Alpha Press Inc.
Bay Cities Building Materials
Bayshore International Trucks, Inc.
Bayshore Truck Equipment Company
Bergesen Electric Company
Berkey
Brentwood Press
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APPROVAL OF BILLS
DECEMBER 7, 1977
(CONT'D.)
FINANCE
RESO. NO. 216-77
APPROVE AMEND 0-1 TO
'77-78 OPERATING
BUDGET (ADDITIONAL
INSURANCE PREMIUM)
Cap Concrete
Cresta Bros. Auto Parts
Custom Office Supplies
A. B. Dick
Don & Jerry's Automotive
Early American Paint
Enterprise-Journal
Fairway Chevrolet
Flygt Corporation
B. F. Goodrich Tire Center
Arthur "Buzz" Haskins
King Bearing, Inc.
Lowrie Paving Company, Inc.
F. D. Minucciani
A1 Martin
Wm. Minucciani Plumbing
Olympian 'Oil Company
Shore Line Diesel
Union Carbide Corporation
Zellerbach Paper
First National Bank of Daly City
Golden State Warriors
Xerox Corporation
B. Fontana & Sons, Inc.
George M. Philpott Company
South San Francisco Boys Club, Inc.
South San Francisco Pal Boosters
Sears, Roebuck & Company
San Mateo County Transit District
Mayor Damonte called for a motion to approve the claims
deleted from the original list. Councilman Padreddii
moved, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and regularly
carried.
Councilman Borba stated, "Mr. Mayor, I want the record
to show that I did not participate in the vote."
Mayor Damonte ordered the claims 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 Padreddii and regularly
carried.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution amending the 1977-78 Operating
Budget to provide for payment of an additional insurance
premium of $48,356 applicable to a prior fiscal year.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-1, 1977-78 OPERATING
BUDGET.
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FINANCE
RESO. NO. 216-77
APPROVE AMEND 0-1 TO
'77-78 OPERATING
BUDGET (ADDITIONAL
INSURANCE PREMIUM)
(CONT ' D. )
ORD. NO. 751-77
AMENDING BUSINESS
LICENSE ORD. 720-76
2nd Reading/Adoption
? ?
CITY CLERK
RESO. NO. 217-77
REQUESTING COUNTY
CLERK TO RENDER
ELECTION SERVICES
Roll call vote was as follow: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte,
Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent,
none.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council read for the second time, by title only, and
adopt an ordinance amending the Business License
Ordinance No. 720-76.
Mayor 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 Padreddii 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 Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS
LICENSE ORDINANCE NO. 720-76, AS AMENDED, the entire
reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and
adopted, seconded by Councilman Padreddii and passed by
the following roll call vote.
In answer to Council's inquiry, the Director of Finance
explained the changes and stated that he would further
survey other requested classifications.
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,
non e.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution as prepared by the City
Attorney relative to the General Municipal Election to
be held on March 7, 1978.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY CLERK OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
TO RENDER SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES.
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.
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CITY CLERK
(CONT' D. )
RESO. NO. 218-77
DECLARING DATE OF
MUNI ELECTION,
ORDERING PUBLICATION
OF ELECTION NOTICE, &
ESTABLISHING POLL
HOURS
PUBLIC SERVICES
GELLERT BOULEVARD
EXTENSION PROJECT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution as prepared by the City
Attorney relative to the General Municipal Election to
be held on March 7, 1978.
Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
FOR 1978, ORDERING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF
ELECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE ELECTIONS CODE AND
ESTABLISHING THE HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLS SHALL
BE OPEN.
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.
There being no objections, Mayor Damonte stated that
voting hours would be from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Public Hearing -- Confirming the Assessment - Gellert
Boulevard Extension Project Assessment District.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council conduct a public hearing to receive protests in
relation to the proposed acquisitions and improvements
for the Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment
District, and then adopt a resolution overruling protests,
a resolution ordering reduction of assessments and a
resolution approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the
work and confirming the assessment.
A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, ORDERING THE
WORK AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT.
Letter, dated November 28, 1977 from Mr. Leo P. Sack on
behalf of The Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Gellert
Boulevard Extension, requesting that they be placed on
the agenda.
The City Manager stated that the matter was being
'deferred so that the total project could be reviewed
and the City Council could be provided with further
information.'
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PUBLIC SERVICES
GELLERT BOULEVARD
EXTENSION PROJECT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
RESO AWARDING SALE
OF BONDS - GELLERT
BOULEVARD PROJECT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
73
RESO AWARDING
CONTRACT - GELLERT
BOULEVARD PROJECT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Ken Jones of the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch,
Assessment Attorneys, commented that while tonight was
the night for the hearing, there were three items staff
felt should be elaborated on. Mr. Jones stated that
there was a need for an appraisal on land value, that the
original boundaries did not include lands of the State
which were in the process of being acquired and that a
public hearing be set on Agenda Item No. 4 relative to
the proposed boundary modifications of the assessment
district.
After explaining to Council those items to be continued
and those to be acted on, Mr. Jones suggested that the
public hearing be declared opened and continued to the
regular meeting of December 21, 1977. In answer to
Councilman Mirri's inquiry, Mr. Jones stated that the
appraisers could be present at the meeting of December 21
if Council so desired.
Mayor Damonte declared the public hearing opened and
.asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak
in favor of or in opposition to the matter.
There being no one to speak, Mayor Damente continued the
public hearing.
The City Clerk then read a letter of protest from the
Serramonte Homeowners Association at their request.
Mayor Damonte requested that the letter be included in
the December 21, 1977 agenda.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution awarding the sale of bonds for
the Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment
District.
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF BONDS - GELLERT
BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
There being no objections, Mayor Damonte continued the
matter to December 21, 1977.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution awarding the Gellert Boulevard
Extension Project Assessment District, Project No. ST-77-5,
Phase I - Grading, to M. L. Dubach, Inc., of Davis,
California, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in
the amount of $410,402.00.
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO AWARDING
BOULSVARD PRO EC
ASSESSMEN DIS IC
RESO. NO. 219-77
DESCRIBING
MODIFICATIONS OF
BOUNDARIES - GELLERT
BOULEVARD PROJECT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
RESO. NO. 220-77
AMENDING RESO 5852
APPOINTING SOILS
ENGINEER - GELLERT
BOULEVARD EXTENSION
PROJECT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 221-77
AMENDING RULE 11.08
OF RESO 3486 (RE
HOLIDAYS)
There being no objections, Mayor Damonte continued the
matter to December 21, 1977.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, reco~anending that
Council adopt a resolution describing the proposed
modification of boundaries of assessment district and of
time to make changes and modifications - Gellert Boulevard
Extension Project Assessment District.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS OF
BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND OF TIME TO MAKE
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS - GELLERT BOULEVARD EXTENSION
PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 5852
entitled: "A Resolution Appointing Soils Engineer" -
Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment District.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5852 ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION APPOINTING SOILS ENGINEER" - GELLERT
BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
After brief discussion 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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution amending the Personnel Rules
and Regulations to conform with provisions of Memoranda
of Understanding.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE 11.08 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3486
ENTITLED, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTING PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
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CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 221-77
AMENDING RULE 11.08
OF RESO 3486 (RE
HO~DAYS) (CONT'D.)
RESO. NO. 222-77
APPROVING PUBLIC
WORKS EMPLOYMENT
ACT OF 1976, TITLE II
FUNDS
RESO AUTH EXEC OF
JOINT POWERS AGMT
FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
SERVICES WITH SANTA
CLARA COUNTY
RESO. NO. 223-77
CALLING SPECIAL MUNI
ELECTION TO SUBMIT
TO VOTERS PROPOSITION
AUTH THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council authorize a budget, by resolution, which provides
for the allocation of Public Works Employment Act, Title
II Funds.
Councilman Battaglia 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, Emanuele N. Damonte,
Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent,
none.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution approving and authorizing
execution of a Joint Powers Agreement for Intergovernmental
Employee Relations Services.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SERVICES
WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA.
The City Manager then briefly explained the need for the
services.
Discussion followed between Council as to scheduling
the matter for a Study Session and whether or not the
matter had been reviewed by the Personnel Board. Council-
man Battaglia requested that the matter be referred to
the Personnel Board. Councilman Padreddii agreed to this
referral and withdrew his motion to introduce the
resolution. Council further agreed to the matter being
scheduled for a Study Session.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council select one of two resolutions to be authorized
to be placed on the ballot at the Special Election
consolidated with the General Municipal Election on
March 7, 1978.
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CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 223-77
CALLING SPECIAL MUNI
ELECTION TO SUBMIT
TO VOTERS PROPOSITION
AUTH THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX
(CON T' D. )
The City Manager commented in detail on the previous
discussions by Council on the acquisition of the Value
Giant Building for Police Department needs and uses by
other departments. He remarked that this matter could
appear as a measure in the coming March Municipal
Election.
The City Manager then reviewed the Staff Report relative
to the methods of funding such a project.
Discussion followed by Council at which time such items
as the removal of the Buri Buri Fire Station, an option
being placed on the Value Giant Building and the sale of
the property at Chestnut and Grand Avenues were
discussed.
A resident of 379 Arroyo Drive requested that monies
be spent towards the Police Department and commented on
the unbearable traffic noises to residents in his
neighborhood.
After further discussion Council.man Mirri moved that the
item of $240,000 be withdrawn. Mayor Damonte seconded
the motion.
Discussion followed at which time Councilman Battaglia
suggested that Councilman Mirri add to his motion
removing the remodeling costs to the exterior of the
building. No addition was made.
Ronald Acosta remarked that he felt that the removal of
the $240,000 item was a mistake.
Councilman Padreddii stated he felt it was premature to
cut this item since no input was received from the
people, and the item would always be deleted later.
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
Councilman Battaglia and Councilman Padreddii voted "no"
Councilman Battaglia moved to revise the amount for
the remodeling of the exterior of the Value Giant Building.
After brief discussion Mayor Damonte asked if there was
a second to the motion. There being none, Mayor Damonte
declared the motion dead for a lack of a second.
Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 7, 1978 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
OF A SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO AND ORDERING ITS CONSOLIDATION WITH THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE.
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CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 223-77
CALLING SPECIAL MUNI
ELECTION TO SUBMIT
TO VOTERS PROPOSITION
AUTH THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX
(CONT ' D. )
RECESS: J'
RECALL TO ORDER:
RESO. NO. 224-77
AUTH FILING OF
WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR
CITY MEASURE
RESO. NO. 225-77
AUTH EXEC OF AGMT
PROVIDING OPTION
TO PURCHASE VALUE
GIANT BUILDING
RESO. NO. 226-77
PROVIDING FOR THE
SALE OF SURPLUS REAL
PROPERTY
Mr. Ken Jones of the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton &
Lynch explained the types of financing, after which
Council selected the long term 20 year lease payment
to a non-profit corporation.
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.
Mayor Damonte declared a recess at 9:32 PM.
The meeting was recalled to order at 9:44 PM with all
Council present.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A WRITTEN ARGUMENT
FOR CITY MEASURE.
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.
Mr. Ken Jones of the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton &
Lynch requested Council identify those persons to
develop arguments. There being no objections, the City
Manager was so designated.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, concerning the option
to acquire the Value Giant Property.
A lengthy discussion followed between staff and Council
at which time the option, purchase price, term of option,
title report, ownership and amounts of monies to be
spent at this time by the City were discussed.
At the request of the City Attorney the following
resolution was introduced by Councilman Padreddii: A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
PROVIDING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY (VALUE
GIANT BUILDING).
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution providing for the sale of
surplus real property and providing notice thereof.
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CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. 226-77
PROVIDING FOR THE
SALE OF SURPLUS REAL
PROPERTY (CONT' D.)
RESO. NO. 227-77
AUTH EXEC COOP AGMT
FOR FOURTH HCDA YEAR
ORD APPROVING
ANNEXATION OF LANDS
OF GMT INVESTORS
1st Reading/Intro.
The City Planner explained the notice to be made and the
property to be disposed of. He also recommended that the
ten acre parcel on Airport Boulevard not be listed at
this time. There being no objections, it was so ordered.
Councilman Padreddii then introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO DISPOSE OF REAL PROPERTY BY
SALE AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF.
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of
the Cooperation Agreement for the Fourth Program Year
between the City of South San Francisco and the County of
San Mateo.
After a brief explanation by the City Planner, Councilman
Mirri introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF.THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR THE FOURTH HCDA PROGRAM YEAR (1978-1979) BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO.
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council introduce ordinances approving annexations of
0.46 acre area designated GMT Investors and a portion
of Albright Way (Sherwood Drive) both located in the
vicinity of the Carl Sandburg School Site.
After a brief explanation by the City Planner as to the
area to be annexed, Mayor 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.
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CITY MANAGER
ORD APPROVING
ANNEXATION OF LANDS
OF GMT INVESTORS
1st Reading/Intro.
(CONT ' D. )
ORD APPROVING
ANNEXATION OF
UNINCORPORATED
PORTION OF ALBRIGHT
WAY (SHERWOOD DR)
1st Reading/Intro.
ORD. NO. 752-77
AMENDING ORD 353 &
ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR
MAILING PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES
2nd Reading/Adoption
Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, DESIGNATED
LANDS OF GMT INVESTORS IN THE VICINITY OF THE CARL
SANDBURG SCHOOL SITE, 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.
Mayor 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 Mirri 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 Padreddii and passed by a unanimous
vote.
Councilman Mirri moved that the ordinance entitled, AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY. TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, DESIGNATED
AS AN UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF ALBRIGHT WAY (SHERWOOD
DRIVE) ADJACENT TO THE CARL SANDBURG SCHOOL SITE), the
entire reading of which has beenduly waived, be introduced,
seconded by Councilman Padreddii 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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council read for the second time and adopt an ordinance
amending Ordinance 353, as amended, requiring the mailing
of public hearing notices to all property owners within
300 feet of property under consideration for public
hearing by the Planning Commission or City Council
relative to Use Permit, Variance and Zone Change
Applications.
Mayor Damonte ordered the title of the ordinance read.
The title of the ordinance was read.
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CITY MANAGER
ORD. NO. 752-77
AMENDING ORD 353 &
ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR
MAILING PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES
2nd Reading/Adoption
(CONT ' D. )
OYSTER POINT MARINA
PARK ADVISORY BOARD
SET PUBLIC HEARING
DATE- GENERAL PLAN
AMEND & ZONE CHANGE
FOR HOUSING AUTH
PROPERTY
SET PUBLIC HEARING
DATE - AMEND ORD 353
RE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
SET PUBLIC HEARING
DATE - APPEAL OF
ANTHONY DARENSBOURG
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 Battaglia and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Padreddii moved that the ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE DELETING SECTION 6.62(c) AND ADDING SECTION
6.22(c), 6.32(c) AND 6.62(c) PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
TO ORDINANCE 353, AS AMENDED, the entire reading of which
has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, 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, Em~nuele N. Damonte,
Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent,
none.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council appoint two Councilmen to the Oyster Point Marina
Park Advisory Board.
There being no objections, Mayor Damonte appointed
Councilmen Battaglia and Mirri to this Board.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council set a public hearing date to consider an amendment
to the General Plan and a Zone Change for the City of
South San Francisco Housing Authority property and
surrounding areas.
At the request of the City Planner and there being no
objections, the public hearing was scheduled for the
regular meeting of January 4, 1978.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council set a public hearing date to consider an
amendment to Ordinance 353, as amended, to include a
provision related to additional parking requirements.
At the request of the City Planner and there being no
objections, the public hearing was scheduled for the
regular meeting of January 4, 1978.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council set a public hearing date to consider the appeal
of Anthony Darensbourg.
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412
CITY MANAGER
SET PUBLIC HEARING
DATE - APPEAL OF
ANTHONY DARENSBOURG
(CON T' D. )
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORD. NO. 753-77
REGULATING THE
CONDUCT OF BINGO
GAMES IN SSF
2nd Reading/Adoption
PUBLIC SERVICES
(CONT'D.)
RESO. NO. 228-77
ACCEPTING GRANT DEED
FROM GEMINI DEVELOPERS
RESO. NO. 229-77
CALLING BIDS FOR
TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS
At the request of the City Planner and there being no
objections, the public hearing was scheduled for the
regular meeting of January 4, 1978.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt the bingo ordinance.
Mayor 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 f6r adoption and
passage. Councilman Battaglia 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 Borba and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF BINGO GAMES IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, 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 Richard A.
Battaglia, William A. Borba and Emanuele N. Damonte. Noes,
Councilmen Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Absent,
none.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution accepting dedication of a
road and utilities easement across a portion of lands of
Gemini on the northwest side of Mission Road.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FROM GEMINI DEVELOPERS,
INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION.
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution authorizing the staff to
advertise for bids for the South San Francisco-San Bruno
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Solids
Management Project.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 229-77
CALLING BIDS FOR
TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS
(CONT' D. )
RESO. NO. 230-77
REQUESTING COUNTY
PARTICIPATION IN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 2 -
PHASE B-3 (EL CAMINO
WIDENING)
RESO NO. 231-77
INTENTION TO PROCEED
WITH WORK IN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 2 -
PHASE B-3 (EL CAMINO
WIDENING)
Councilman Battaglia introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO-SAN BRUNO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS AND SOLIDS MANAGEMENT, FEDERAL PROJECT
NO. C-106-1235-120 AND C-06-1267-130.
Brief discussion followed at which time the Director of
Public Services explained the matter and the costs to
be borne by the City and the City of San Bruno.
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution requesting the San Mateo
County Board of Supervisors to participate in the Under-
ground Utility District No. 2 - Phase B-3 with County
Underground Funds.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PARTICIPATION IN UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 - PHASE B-3, BY THE COUNTY OF
SAN MATEO.
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 December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council adopt a resolution of intention to proceed with
the removal of overhead structures, wires and facilities
and installation of underground wires and facilities in
Underground Utility District No. 2 - Phase B-3 and exempt
the Pacific, Gas & Electric tower line.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO
PROCEED WITH THE WORK IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
NO. 2 - PHASE B-3, AS RELATED TO EL CAMINO REAL
WIDENING (ARROYO DRIVE TO HICKEY BOULEVARD).
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.
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PUBLIC SERVICES Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
(CONT'D.) Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt a resolution
RESO. NO. 232-77 finding and determining that, because of local conditions,
DETERMINING THE NEED the public health, safety, welfare and necessity, require
FOR CHANGES IN UNIFORM changes or modifications to certain provisions of the
PLUMBING CODE, 1976 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1976 Edition and 1977 Amendments;
EDITION & 1977 2) Introduce and read for the first time the ordinance
AMENDMENTS on December 7, 1977; and 3) Set a date for the public
hearing on the ordinance and at that meeting read the
ordinance for the second time and proceed with the
adoption.
Councilman Borba introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMrNING THAT, BECAUSE OF
LOCAL CONDITIONS, THE PUBLIC, HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND
NECESSITY, REQUIRE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1976 EDITION
AND 1977 AMENDMENTS.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and
Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain,
Councilman Leo Padreddii.
There being no objections, the public hearing was
scheduled for January 18, 1978.
ORD ADOPTING
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
1976 EDITION & 1977
AMENDMENTS
1st Reading/Intro.
Mayor 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 Padreddii and passed by a
unanimous vote.
Councilman Battaglia moved that the ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REGULATIONS FOR
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING FIXTURES AND
APPLICANCES; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, 1976 EDITION AND 1977 AMENDMENTS THEREOF, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 573, the entire reading of
which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded
by Councilman Borba and passed by the following roll call
vote.
In answer to Councilman Padreddii's inquiry, the Director
of Public Services stated that the local plumbers had
not been notified but that they could so be notified
to be present on January 18, 1978, the suggested hearing
date.
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415
PUBLIC SERVICES
ORD ADOPTING
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
1976 EDITION & 1977
AMENDMENTS
1st Reading/Intro.
(CONT' D. )
7
ORD ADOPTING UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 1976
EDITION
1st Reading/Intro.
ACTION AGAINST THE
CITY RE TREATMENT
PLANT OPERATIONS
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and
Terry J. Mirri. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain,
Councilman Leo Padreddii.
There being no objections, the public hearing was
scheduled for January 18, 1978.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council take the following actions: 1) Introduce and
read for the first time the ordinance on December 7, 1977;
and 2) Set a date for the public hearing on the ordinance
and at that meeting read the ordinance for the second
time and proceed with the adoption.
Mayor Damente 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.
Councilman Borba moved that the ordinance entitled, AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF HEATING, VENTILATING, COOLING AND
REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 572,
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, none. Abstain,
Councilman Leo Padreddii.
There being no objections, the public hearing was
scheduled for January 18, 1978.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council receive a verbal report from the Director of
Public Services and the City Attorney regarding the
following two items:
The Summons received from the Superior Court of
the County of San Mateo in reference to the Attorney
General's action against the City of South San
Francisco, City of San Bruno and Tillo Products
Company.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
ACTION AGAINST THE
CITY RE TREATMENT
PLANT OPERATIONS
(CONT' D. )
RESO. NO. 233-77
REJECTING BIDS FOR
NO BAYSIDE SYSTEM
UNIT SUBREGIONAL
DECHLORINA TION
FACILITY
Notice of Public Hearing received from the California.
Regi~onal Water Quality Control Board, dated
November 17, 1977.
The Director of Public Services explained the Notice
received on the Public Hearing scheduled for
December 20, 1977. He stated that the City would be
present at that time. He then commented on what the
City had done so far and the legal steps it planned to
take.
The City Attorney explained the Water Quality Control
Board's action and the actions to be taken by the
City.
This item was for Council's information at this time.
No other action was taken.
Staff Report, dated December 7, 1977, recommending that
Council:
Adopt a resolution rejecting the bids for the North
Bayside System Unit Subregional Dechlorination
Facility, State Project No. C-06-1235, City Project
No. WTP-74-2A.
2e
Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications,
authorizing work and calling bids for North Bayside
System Unit Subregional Dechlorination Facility,
State Project No. C-06-1235, City Project No.
WTP-74-2A.
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR NORTH BAYSIDE SYSTEM
UNIT SUBREGIONAL DECHLORINATION FACILITY, STATE PROJECT
NO. C-06-1235, CITY PROJECT NO. WTP-74-2A.
The Director of Public Services explained the bids which
had been received and their range. He then stated that
in the best interests of the City the bids should be
rejected and that they were in excess of the engineer's
estimate.
The representative of the firm of S and Q Construction
Company stated that the contract should be awarded to
the low bidder. He further commmnted on the time spent
by the contractors in processing a bid.
Discussion follOwed after which, in answer to Councilman
Mirri's inquiry, the Director of Public Services
explained the irregularities in the bids received.
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417
PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 233-77
REJECTING BIDS FOR
NO BAYSIDE SYSTEM
UNIT SUBREGIONAL
DECHLORINATION
FACILITY (CONT' D. )
RESO. NO. 234-77
CALLING BIDS FOR
NO BAYSIDE SYSTEM
UNIT SUBREGIONAL
DECHLORINA TION
FACILITY
COMMUNICATIONS
PETER RUGGERI
REAPPOINTED TO
PARKING PLACE COMM
<5'131
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
PARKING METER
VIOLATION FINES
After further discussion roll call vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen Richard A. Battaglia, Emanuele N. Damonte,
Terry J. Mirri and Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent,
none. Abstain, Councilman William A. Borba.
After a brief explanation by the Director of Public Services,
Councilman Padreddii introduced a resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING
THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR NORTH BAYSIDE SYSTEM UNIT
SUBREGIONAL DECHLORINATION FACILITY, STATE PROJECT NO.
C-06-1235, CITY PROJECT NO. WTP-74-2A (ADDENDUM NO. 1).
Roi1 call vote was as follow: Ayes, Councilmen Richard A.
Battaglia, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri and
Leo Padreddii. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain,
Councilman William A. Borba.
Letter, dated November 10, 1977 from Peter Ruggeri,
requesting that Council Consider his reappointment to
the Parking Place Commission.
Mayor Damonte suggested that the matter be advertised
for applications.
Brief discusSion followed, after which Councilman Borba
moved that Mr. Ruggeri be reappointed.
In answer to Council's inquiry, the City Attorney
commented that Council was not mandated to conduct
interviews.
Councilman Battaglia seconded Councilman Borba's motion.
Further discussion followed at which time Mayor Damonte
commented that he felt the same procedure should be
followed as was done in the past. Motion as made and
seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Damonte voted "no".
Councilman Mirri commented on the letter received from
Mr. Rousso, a local businessman, relative to the amount
of fine charged for parking meter violations. He
requested that this matter be placed on the next agenda
for Council reconsideration.
The Police Chief stated that he saw Mr. Rousso's letter,
that the issue came up some three years ago and that the
majority of cities retained the $5 fine. He commented that
he could make a research and then contact Mr. Rousso if
Council wished. There being no objections, Council so
directed the Police Chief.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Padreddii requested that a traffic study
(CONT'D.) be made at Arroyo Drive and Alta Loma Drive, a T
TRAFFIC STUDY - ARROYO intersection, and ascertain if a three way stop arterial
& ALTA LOMA DRIVES
£
DEMOLITION OF 12
MILE HOUSE
was warranted.
Mayor Damonte commented on the demolition of the 12
Mile House and requested staff to research the possibility
of the City acquiring ownership in order to preserve
the building as a historical landmark.
GOOD AND WELFARE
There being nothing further to come before Council,
Mayor Damonte asked if anyone present had anything they
wished to offer under Good and Welfare.
OYSTER POINT MARINA
PROJECT
John Falsarella, 282 Westview Drive, South San Francisco,
commented on th~ proposed ballot measure for the Safety
Complex and stated that Council did a disservice to the
people by ignoring 2,800 signatures and not placing the
Oyster Point Marina to a vote of the people as well.
He also stated that Council, in talking to one another
during the meeting, were not conducting business properly.
DEBRIS IN COLMA CREEK
Mr. Falsarella also remarked that debris in Colma Creek
should be taken care of.
Mayor Damonte replied that he felt Council was doing a
good job in conducting the affairs of the City.
PARKING METERS
Jake Jones, 12 E1 Campo Drive, commented on the
variation of meter charges for parking within the City
and stated that they should be uniform.
COUNCIL'S CONDUCT
Mr. John Falsarella, 282 Westview Drive, South San
Francisco, commented on the discourteous action of the
City Council to speakers at the podium.
RECESS:
There being nothing further under Good and Welfare,
Mayor Damonte recessed the meeting at 11:44 PM to an
Executive Personnel Session.
The City Clerk was excused from attending.
RECALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Damonte at
12:05 AM. Councilman Battaglia was absent.
EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL
SESSION
Mayor Damonte stated that during the Executive Personnel
Session Council reconsidered and discussed a litigation
matter. No action or vote was taken.
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419
ITEMS FROM STAFF
REQUEST FOR FUNDS
TO OBTAIN DATA INFO
ON WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD
REQUIREMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Director of Public Services requested an appropriation
of funds not to exceed $9,000 in order to obtain data
information on the requirements of the Water Quality
Control Board. The City Attorney recommended the
appropriation.
Councilman Padreddii moved, seconded by Councilman Borba
and regularly carried that the request be approved.
There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor
Damonte adjourned the meeting.
Time of adjournment was 12:08 AM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Arthur A. Rodondi~, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED:
· Emanuele N. Damente, 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.
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