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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-03-15REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MARCH 15, 1978 TIME: PLACE= CALL TO ORDER~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG: ROLL CALL: AGENDA REVIEW CONSENT CALENDAR 7:30 PM. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Absent: None. The City Manager requested that the following changes and additions be made to the agenda: Continuance of Public Services Item No. 1, concerning a resolution awarding the contract for the South San Francisco-San Bruno Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, since approval had not as yet been received from the Stat e. The addition of a presentation by Mr. Bill Meehan of the Rotary Plaza concerning a ballot measure to be placed on the June ballot for voter approval so that State aid could be obtained. Adjournment of tonight's meeting to Wednesday, March 22, 1978, at 7:00 PM for the purpose of an Executive Personnel Session to discuss labor negotiations and taking action with regard to the Value Giant property. There being no objections, Mayor Borba so ordered. The City Clerk read the following item on the Consent Calendar: Claim filed by Mrs. D. J. Tintori alleging property damages sustained as a result of improper street paving - Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier and to the Office of the City Attorney. 484 CONSENT CALENDAR (CONT' D. ) APPROVAL OF BILLS MARCH 15, 1978 o/j Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Acosta and regularly carried that the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. Mayor 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." Alpha Press, Inc. American Bridge Anchor Post Products Bayshore Truck Bergesen Electric Berkey Film Cresta Bros. Custom Office Supply Company Don & Jerry's Automotive Early American Paint Endurance Metal Products Company Enterprise-Journal Fairway Chevrolet Federal Auto Parts Company B. F. Goodrich Graybar Electric Arthur "Buzz" Haskins Paul Koss Supply Company Lowrie Paving Company Fred Lautze, Inc. Marshall-Newell Supply Company Meehan Battery Wm. Minucciani Heating & Plumbing Olympian Oil South City Car Wash Tillo Union South First South Products Oil San Francisco Pal Booster Club National Bank of Daly City San Francisco Police Association Mayor Borba called for a motion to approve the claims deleted from the original list. Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. Mayor Borba stated, "I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Mayor Borba ordered the claims amended to delete the claims listed by himself and called for a motion to approve the claims as amended. Councilman Damonte so moved, seconded by Councilman Acosta and regularly carried. 3/15/78 Page 2 485 FINANCE CALL FOR BIDS FOR FIRE TRUCK ORD. A~IENDING ORD NO 709-76 AND CHANGING THE MEETING DATE OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council, by motion, approve the specifications and authorize the Purchasing Officer to call for bids for one (1) Triple Combination 1250 GPM Pumper Fire Truck. The Director of Finance explained that this was to replace an older truck which had been due for replacement in 1976. He stated that the earlier bids received were not satisfactory and it was felt that better bids could be received. A brief explanation was made by the Fire Chief, after which Councilman Acosta commented on the matter of a proper braking system for a truck of this nature as well as the possibility of refurbishing the present piece of equipment. Councilman Acosta then stated that it was his feeling that the matter should be continued until it could be fully discussed. There being no objections, the item was ordered continued. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council introduce and read for the first time, by title only, an ordinance designating the second Tuesday of each month as the regular meeting of the Parking Place Commission. Mayor Borba 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 Damonte 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 Acosta and passed by a unanimous vote. Councilman Damonte'moved that the ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 709-76 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARKING PLACE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 35550, ET. SEQ.", the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, seconded by Councilman Acosta and passed by the following roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. 3/15/78 Page 3 486 CITY MANAGER APPEAL OF UP-77-420/ JIM McLENNAN RESO. NO. 32- 78 COMMENDING HENRY VOM STEEG RESO. ESTABLISHING HCDA DESIGN FUND FOR DOWNTOWN REVITAL- IZATION PROGRAM Continued Public Hearing -- Appeal of UP-77-420/ Jim McLennan. Staff Report, dated Marchl5, 1978, recommending that Council uphold the action of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal of Jim McLennan. The City Clerk called to Council's attention a letter, dated March 15, 1978, from the appellant requesting a continuance to April 19, 1978. Discussion followed concerning how many continuances the City was obliged to grant. After discussion Mayor Borba declared the hearing reopened and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak. No one appeared to speak in favor of or in opposition to the matter. Councilwoman Teglia stated that at such time as the matter was heard by Council she would not participate in the discussion since she participated in this regard while a member of the Planning Commission when it came up before them. There being no objections, the public hearing was continued to April 19, 1978. Mayor Borba read the resolution in full after which COuncilman Damonte introduced a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION COMMENDING HENRY VOM STEEG FOR SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. A Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to establish a Design Fund from the Third Year HCDA Comprehensive Planning Program. RESOLUTI-ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ESTABLISHING AN HCDA DESIGN FUND FOR THE DOWN- TOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS. Councilman Mirri stated that since he owned a piece of property in the area he would like to be excused from the discussions. Mayor Borba excused Councilman Mirri from the discussions. 3/15/78 Page 4 487 CITY MANAGER RESO. ESTABLISHING HCDA DESIGN FUND FOR DOWNTOWN REVITAL- IZATION PROGRAM (CONT' D. ) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE- ZONING AMENDMENT TO DELETE 15-FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK IN M-1 AND M- 2 ZONES REQUEST FOR BALLOT MEASURE BY ROTARY HOUSE At the request of the City Manager the City Planner explained the design program now in progress, the area that would be allocated funds and the preliminary drawings which had been prepared. Brief discussion followed between Council and staff afterwhich, there being no objections, Mayor Borba ordered the matter over to a Study Session prior to Council's taking any action. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council set a date for a public hearing to consider a zoning amendment to delete the 15-foot rear yard setback requirement in the M-1 and M-2 zones. At the request of the City Manager and there being no objections, Mayor Borba set the public hearing for April 19, 1978. The City Manger stated that the request of Rotary House for Council's approval of a ballot measure on the matter of constructing iow rent housingfor developmentally handicapped had first been discussed with Council at their meeting of December 21, 1977. He remarked that Mr. Bill Meehan was present to again discuss this matter. Mr. Meehan explained, from a plat, the area next to the present Rotary Plaza site which was to be used for this purpose. He stated that while they did not as yet have the site, it appeared that they would obtain it. He requested that the ballot proposition be placed before the voters in the June Primary Election. He stated that if it were approved they would then be able to borrow money from the State for this purpose with no cost to the taxpayers. Discussion followed at which time Councilwoman Teglia suggested that this item be scheduled for a regularly advertised meeting in order that the public could make its input. Discussion followed during which time Mr. Meehan stated that notification had to be made to the County Clerk's Office by not later than March 24, 1978 in order for it to be placed on the June Ballot. Mr. Keegan, 1244 Crestwood Drive, South San Francisco, requested no action be taken tonight since it was not an agenda item. 3/15/78 Page 5 CITY MANAGER REQUEST FOR BALLOT MEASURE BY ROTARY HOUSE (CONT' D. ) PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. OF AWARD OF CONTRACT- SSF-SAN BRUNO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS 7 RESO. NO. 33- 78 AUTH ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF ESMT FROM THOMAS B. GALLEN (GELLERT BLVD) Discussion followed at which time the City Attorney commented that with the unanimous consent of Council items could be deleted or added as had been done with this agenda. Further discussion followed at which time Mrs. Antoinette Fraschieri commented that she was an immediate resident of the area and that the residents who would be affected should have the right to be heard. There being no objections, Mayor Borba continued the matter to the adjourned meeting of March 22, 1978 at which time Mr. Bill Meehan was requested to bring information concerning a definite site upon which the facility was to be located. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution awarding the South San Francisco-San Bruno Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Solids Management Project, State Project No. C-06-1235-120 and C-06-1267-130 to DeNarde Construction Company of San Francisco, who submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $3,942,720.00. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO-SAN BRUNO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVE- MENTS AND SOLIDS MANAGEMENT, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. C-06-1235-120 AND C-06-1267-130. This matte~ having been ordered continued earlier, was continued. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution accepting a Grant Deed of a Street and Highway Easement for the Gellert Boulevard Extension from Thomas B. Gallen. The City Manager stated that this matter had been pending for some time and that the City Attorney had prepared an agreement relative to the payment of taxes on the right-of-way. The City Attorney reviewed and explained the agreement with regard to the matter of taxes, after which he stated that a motion would be needed to accept the tax payment assurance. He further explained that the title report should be filed with the City prior to the filing of the Final Map. 3/15/78 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 33-78 AUTH ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF ESMT FROM THOMAS B. GALLEN (GELLERT BLVD) (CONT ' D. ) RESO. NO. 34-78 APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP, DIVISION OF PARCEL B-2 & ACCEPT DEDICATION OF STORM DRAINAGE ESMT RESO. AUTH TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION RESO. APPROVING AMEND 0-1 TO '77-78 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Discussion followed between the members of the City Council, staff and Mr. Tronoff, Engineer for Mr. Callen, after which councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried to accept the tax payment assurance pending tax liability determination, Gellert Boulevard right-of-way, and the letter of assignment by Thomas Callen, dated March 15, 1978. Councilman Damonte then introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF EASEMENT FROM THOMAS B. GALLEN (GELLERT BOULEVARD). Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Council- woman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstain, Councilman William A. Borba. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution approving the Final Parcel Map, Division of Parcel B-2, and accept the dedication of the "Storm Drainage Easement" as described on said map. Councilman Mirri introduced a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARCEL MAP (BEING A DIVISION OF PARCEL B-2 OF PARCEL MAP DIVISION OF PARCEL B AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP RECORDED IN VOLUME 25 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 44, RECORDS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY), AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. Roi1 call vote was as follows.: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, and Terry J. Mirri, Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Councilman Mirri then moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried to defer the recordation of the map until receipt of an updated title report. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing Council to enter into an agreement with a Traffic Consultant Firm to perform a Traffic and Circulation Study of Oyster Point Boulevard/Highway 101 and East Grand Avenue/Highway 101 Interchanges as related to the Downtown and Industrial Area. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION STUDY. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-1, 1977-78 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. 3/15/78 Page 7 CITY MANAGER RESO. AUTH TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION STUDY (CONT'D. ) RESO. APPROVING AMEND 0-1 TO '77-78 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDC,?,T ¢CONT' O.) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE- ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 - PHASE B- 3 I ITEMS FROM COUNCIL STUDY SESSION WITH PERSONNEL BOARD ACTING ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF INVITATION TO PUBLIC TO ATTEND STUDY SESSIONS 3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF BILLS MARINA PROJECT UPDATE ANNUAL POLICE DEPT REPORT 3 The Director of Public Services reviewed his Staff Report in detail, explained the six proposals recommended and their range and recommended the authorization of the agreement. Discussion followed relative to staff doing the study, the importance of solving the problems which exist with the East Grand Avenue Railroad crossing first and whether or not State monies were available for such a study. After some discussion it was agreed by Council that this matter be continued. Staff Report, dated March 15, 1978, recommending that Council set April 19, 1978 as the date of the public hearing covering establishment of Underground Utility District No. 2 - Phase B-3, Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Director of Public Services be approved and accepted. Note: At the adjourned regular meeting of March 22, 1978 the publichearing was rescheduled for May 3, 1978. Mayor Borba requested that a Study Session with the Personnel Board be scheduled. He requested that the meeting be attended by staff as well as Council. In answer to Councilman Damonte's inquiry, the City Manager stated that Captain Lee was the appointed Acting Assistant Fire Chief. Mayor Borba invited the public to attend the Study Sessions. Councilman Acosta requested a computer printout of bills that Council approves in order that they might be able to determine what they covered. The Director of Finance explained how the bills were assembled for submission to Council and what his office would do in an effort to provide the requested information. Councilwoman Teglia requested of the City Manager an update of the Marina Project. Councilwoman Teglia commmnted on the annual Police Department Report and requested information on what remedies could be expected on specific problems. 3/15/78 Page 7 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Borba requested that the vacancies on the various (CONT'D.) Boards and Commissions be advertised and applications be ADVERTISING FOR submitted. CANCIES ON BO mDS AND COMMISSIONS GOOD AND WELFARE There being nothing further to come before Council, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. STUDY MEETING LOCATIONS In answer to Mr. Sola's inquiry, Mayor Borba informed him that study meetings were held in the Conference Room. REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE BUS STOP SIGNS DISSOLUTION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT j-lie Mr. John Marchi renewed his request for the removal of obsolete bus stop signs. Mr. Jim Keegan called to Council's attention that the dissolution of the San MateD County Harbor District was still possible and that Council should be ready if it happened. UNLISTED AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Keegan voiced objection to the placement of additional items on the agenda as was done this evening with the Rotary House ballot measure. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT GRAND & CHESTNUT AVENUES Richard Paiva, Birch Avenue, South San Francisco, stated that now that the new Police Facility was to be built at the Value Giant building, the City should consider selling the property at Grand and Chestnut Avenues as soon as possible. The City Manager briefly explained the procedure the City would follow in this regard. RECENT RESURFACING OF CITY STREETS The Director of Public Services replied to Mr. John Marchi's remarks with regard to the matter of the recent resurfacing of City streets relative to loose gravel and the like. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before Council, Councilman Acosta moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, March 22, 1978, at 7:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. Time of adjournment was 9:43 PM. 3/15/78 Page 8 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Arthur A. Rodondi, City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED: ~lliam A. Borba, '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. 3/15/78 Page 9