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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-09-06REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD SEPTEMBER 6, !978 187 TIME: PLACE: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: PROCLAMATION VOTER REGISTRATION MONTH 9/10-10/9 AGENDA REVIEW CONSENT CALENDAR 7:30 p.m. West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:37 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba and Emanuele N. Damonte; Councilwoman Roberta C. Teglia Absent: Councilman Terry J. Mirri Mayor Borba at this time read in full the Proclamation desig- nating September 10, 1978 through October 9, 1978, as VOTER REGISTRATION MONTH. City Manager Birkelo requested Council to hold an Executive Personnel Session at the close of the meeting to discuss a litigation matter and two personnel items. As there were no objections from Council, it was so ordered. City Clerk Pettigrew read the following items on the Consent Calendar: City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 9, 1978; the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 14, 1978; the Regular Meeting of August 16, 1978; the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 17, 1978; the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 23, 1978; the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 28, 1978 - Motion to approve. Claim as filed by Daniel J. Modena, Esq., on behalf of Ruth P. Gamson, alleging personal injuries sustained as a result of a fall on a City sidewalk - Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney. Claim as filed by G. Robert Kane, Esq., on behalf of Ophelia E, Mosqueda, alleging personal injuries and damages sustained in an automobile accident at the intersection of Spruce and Baden AYenue$ -~ Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier and to the office of the City Attorney· CONSENT CALENDAR 4. (Continued) ~ESO. NO. 1!2-78 APPROV APPLICATION 1974 STATE GRANT SIGN HILL PARK 5. RESO. NO. 113-78 APPROV APPLICATION 1974 STATE GRANT ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT APPROVAL OF BILLS SEPTEMBER 6, 1978 Authorization for Application of lq74 State Bond Grant Monies for Sign Hill Park Project - Adoption of Resolution - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT MONEYS, SIGN HILL PARK PROJECT. Authorization for Application of 1974 State Bond Grant Monies for Orange Memorial Park Improvements Project - Adoption of Resolution - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH' SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING THE APPLI- CATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT MONIES, ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Councilman Acosta then moved, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and regularly carried that the Consent Calendar be approved as presented; absent, Councilman Mirri. Mayor Borba stated, "Before the motion is made, I would like to refrain from voting on the following due to the fact that I do business with the following companies." Bayshore Int'l Trucks, Inc. Bayshore Truck Equipment Bergesen Electric Company California Water Service Cap Concrete Coast Linen Service Crane Packing Co. Cresta Bros. Auto Parts Custom Office A.B. Dick & Company Early American Paint Fairway Chevrolet Federal Auto Parts B.F. Goodrich Graybar Electric Horsford Bros. Co. King Bearing, Inc. Lowrie Paving Maryatt Industries Minucciani Plumbing Olympian Oil Penna's Hardware Red Star Industrial San Mateo Times Simplex South City Car Wash VWR Scientific, Inc? Zellerbach P~per Co. Union Oil Company Albert Martin First National Bank of Daly City So. San Francisco Police Assn. 9/6/78 Page 2 189 APPROVAL OF BILLS SEPTEMBER 6, !978 (Continued) CITY MANAGER REZONING APPLICATION RZ-78-48 - PUBLIC HEARING SET 10/4 HILLSIDE TERRACE REZONING APPLICATION RZ-78-49 - PUBLIC HEARING SET 10/4 WESTBOROUGH 4B AND 4C PUBLIC SERVICES RESO, NO, !!4-78 AUTO EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT - COLMA SEWAGE DISPOSAL Mayor Borb~ moved to approve the !!st of claims as amended, seconded by Councilman Damonte? Under the "Question," Councilman Acosta and Councilwoman Teglia requested information concerning the claims of Swift Dodge and Brodart. In replying, the City Manager stated that he would inquire and report to Council. The Director of Public Services explained the Sidewalk Deposit Refund after which the motion as made and seconded was regularly carried; Councilman Mirri, absent. Mayor Borba called for a motion to approve the claims as deleted from the original list. Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and regularly carried; Councilman Mirri, absent. Mayor Borba stated, "I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that the City Council set a date to consider the rezoning of that property adjacent to Hillside Boulevard and Randolph Avenue along the extension of Spruce Avenue. City Planner Costanzo explained the Staff Report after which discussion followed between Council and the City Planner con- cerning the proposed RPD-6, 6 units per acre, from R-3. Since there were no objections from Council, Mayor Borba set the Public Hearing for October 4, 1978. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that the City Council set a date for a Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of that property east of Gellert Boulevard, west of Highway 280 and between the San Bruno City limits and Westborough Boulevard. City Planner Costanzo explained the Staff Report and stated that this property was formerly known as the GMT property and is now being developed by W. W. Dean and Company. Since there were no objections from Council, Mayor Borba set the Public Hearing for October 4, 1978. Staff Report, dated September 6, !978, re~ommendin§ that City Counc~! ~dopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for sewage d!sposal services by and between the City of South San Francisco and the Town of Colma. 9/6/78 Page 3 190 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. !!4-78 AUTHO EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT - COLMA SEWAGE DISPOSAL (Continued) RESO. NO. 115-78 DECLARING WEEDS ON STREETS, SIDE- WALKS AND VACANT PROPERTIES A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING ABATEMENT Director of Public Services Addiego explained the update to the long-standing agreement whereby the City provides collection, treatment and disposal of sanitary sewage in certain areas of Colma. Lengthy discussion followed concerning the obligation Of main- taining enough capacity for the future developments in South San Francisco; the revision of the fees to be negotiated with the Town of Colma at which time Mr. Addiego read from page 9 of the agreement concerning the periodic review and adjustment of rates. Discussion continued on the materials transmitted to the City's system. Mr. Addiego responded by saying that two industrial waste inspectors check the system, and the lines are routed on an annual basis and no problems have been experienced. Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE TOWN OF COLMA FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICES." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution to remove weeds and set October 4, 1978, for a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing any protests. The Director of Public Services explained that, of the 130 lots whose owners had received notices, 85 parcels were cleaned and the remaining 45 lots require Council action under Ordinance No. 287 to abate weeds. In answer to Councilman Damonte's inquiry why the list did not name the Southern Pacific Company and the San Francisco Water Department, the Director of Public Services explained the arrangements for cleaning thei~r areas. Discussion followed concerning easements and the property owners' responsibility of maintenance after which, as there were no objections, Mayor Borba set the date of October 4, 1978, for hearing any protests. Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution -"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DECLAR- ING WEEDS UPON STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND VACANT AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDER ABATING SAID NUISANCE." 9/6/78 Page 4 191 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. !15-78 (Continued) SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM COUNCILMAN MIRRI APPEARED PRESENT RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanue!e N. Damonte and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, Councilman Terry J. Mirri. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council review the proposed procedures for returning the responsiblity for sidewalk repair to the property owner. Director of Public Services Addiego outlined the procedure from the second page of the report, "Flow Chart" which listed Exhibits A through K; the letter which is left with the property owners which explains the program; and the third sheet, the typical Sidewalk Repair Criteria. Discussion followed concerning applicants on a waiting list and City's responsibility to honor that list. Council requested Staff provide a list indicating the numbers and areas, without names, of requests for sidewalk repairs; also to be included, a listing of the years in which the City did not repair and what monies were budgeted and how much was used. Further discussion followed concerning this matter as a Propo- sition 13 cut, the procedure under which the City would esti- mate a contract; and in answer to Councilman Acosta's concern as to liability for injuries sustained on sidewalks, the City Attorney explained the responsibilities of the property owner. Councilman Mirri appeared present at 9:33 p.m., and remained for the rest of the meeting. Councilwoman Teglia requested information as to the procedural steps. Mayor Borba declared a recess at 9:36 p.m. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba~at 9:46 p.m., with all Council present. Councilwoman Teglia continued her questioning of sidewalk repairs which were responded to by the Director of Public Services. Avenues of appeal and special consideration for unusual circumstances were described by him. Mayor Borba stated that he would entertain a motion to autho- rize staff to proceed with the issue and present an ordinance to Council. Councilman Acosta so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and regularly carried. 9/6/78 Page 5 192 PUBLIC SERVICES SEWER CONNECTION FEES - AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 765-78 Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council review the proposed sewer connection fees in order that the City may increase revenues from this source. Director of Public Services Addiego explained the study that was done in certain Bay Area cities to compare with the City's fees which came into effect last July. He remarked that Council could set a Public Hearing for September 20 for the first reading of the ordinance which would be in effect on November 3, 1978. He further explained the attachment to the Staff Report, "Bay Area Sewer Connection Fee Survey (August 1978). Council discussed the residential, industrial, and commercial fees in comparison to those levied in surrounding communities after which the Director of Public Services explained how Staff had arrived at the mean figures. Mr. "Buzz" Haskins, ll4 South Maple Avenue, responded to Councilman Acosta's statements concerning the early sewer line connections and their payments. Mr. John Sola, South San Francisco resident, voiced his objections and stated that all should pay their fair share. Mayor Borba stated that he would consider a motion to include any amount Council desired. Councilman Mirri moved that the fee be rejected and substituted by a fee of $175 per unit. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Acosta moved that the fee be set at $200. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Damonte moved that the fee be set at$350, seconded by Mayor Borba and followed by a roll call vote. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen William A. Borba and Emanuele N. Damonte. Noes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta and Terry J. Mirri; and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Absent, none. Councilwoman Teglia suggested that a Public Hearing should be held for citizens' input. Discussion followed concerning Council's responsibilities; the mean figures presented by Staff; the comparable figures of nearby cities; and growth stability. 9/6/78 Page 6 PUBLIC SERVICES SEWER CONNECTION FEES - AMENDMENT TO ORD. NO. 765-78 (Continued) RESO. NO. 116-78 AWARD OF CONTRACT 1978-79 STREET RE- SURFACING PROJECT NO. ST-78-2 RESO. NO. 117-78 APPROVING PARCEL MAP 77-159 HASKINS TIDE LOT PROPERTY Following concern again expressed by Mr. SOla and answers by the Director of Public Services, Councilwoman Teglia moved that the Public Hearing be set and the matter of the fee figure be held until the Public Hearing; seconded by Councilman Acosta. Mayor Borba set the date of September 20, 1978 as the Public Hearing; and motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution awarding the 1978-79 Street Resurfacing Program - Project No. ST-78-2, to Lowrie Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder. Director of Public Services Addiego reviewed the Staff Report and stated that the lowest responsible bidder was Lowrie Paving Company, Inc., with the bid of $71,475 and recommended award be made to that firm. Councilman Damonte introduced the resolution - A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1978-79 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM (PROJECT ST-78-2). Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes. none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution approving the Final Parcel Map 77-159, a resubdivision of Parcel 4 of Parcel Map recorded in Volume 38, Pages 27-29, San Mateo County Records, and accept for public use certain storm drainage, sanitary sewer and public utility easements as shown on the attached map. The Director of Public Services, from the map, indicated that parcels A, B, C, and D are b~ing created by the parcel map on East Grand Avenue and Haskins Way. He called upon City Engineer Robert Yee to reply to Councilman Damonte's inquiries concerning sidewalks on East Grand Avenue and Haskins Way. City Engineer Yee explained that sidewalks will be placed on the northerly side of East Grand Avenue and none on the~south side because of the railroad tracks; and would be placed on Haskins Way. Councilman Damonte introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARCEL MAP 'BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL 4, AS SAID PARCEL IS DELINEATED AND SO DESIGNATED UPON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 38 OF PARCEL MAPS AT PAGES 27-29, SAN MATEO CO. RECORDS.'" 9/6/78 Page 7 194 PUBLIC SERVICES RESO. NO. 117-78 (Continued) RESO. NO. 118-78 EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING - ARROYO TO HICKEY BLVD. REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COSTS UTILITY UNDER- GROUNDING HILLSIDE BLVD. EXTENSION - DESIGN CROSS SECTIONS Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the County of San Mateo providing for the reimbursement to the City of certain construction costs for improvements and utility undergrounding of E1 Camino Real. The Director of Public Services explained the provisions of the Agreement and the improvements to be realized by the City after which Councilman Damonte introduced the resolution en- titled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING OF EL CAMINO REAL." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Staff Report, dated September 6, 1978, recommending that Council approve the width of right-of-way between 71 feet to 82 feet for Hillside Boulevard along the South Slope of San Bruno Mtn. The Director of Public Services explained that the County Engineer had requested the City to review the layout of Hillside Boulevard Extension to Airport Boulevard. After study by the department heads, it was the opinion that the proposed modi- fication would be acceptable to Staff. He explained that the County would fund the cost of one-half of the roadway and Visitation Associates, the remaining half. He directed Council's attention to the attached sheet, "Location Map," and ex- panded upon the proposed widths. Mayor Borba noted that this item had not been an agenda item for action by the Planning Commission and objected to its consideration~and action by them. Discussion ensued between Council and the Director of Public Services concerning development of the roadway, traffic relief to the nearby residents, and the consensus of Staff to have this portion of road built first since the County is willing to utilize gas tax funds to develop it. Further discussion followed concerning future plans of Hickey Boulevard from Olivet Memorial and Holy Cross Cemeteries to connect with Hillside Boulevard; traffic congestion on Air- port Boulevard from that traffic; and costs involved for the overpass or new off-ramp from that intersection to the freeway. 9/6/78 Page 8 195 PUBLIC SERVICES HILLSIDE BLVD. EXTENSION - DESIGN CROSS SECTIONS (Continued) ITEMS FROM STAFF PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1978-78 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL NW EQUITY'S PRO- POSAL UPDATE PROGRESS REPORT RE PROPERTY AT SO. AI RPORT/BELLE AIR ROAD MUNICIPAL CODE CITY AND SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TRAFFIC SIGN AT ANTOINETTE LANE & CHESTNUT AVE. Council further deliberated the procedure of an advertised agenda, and the significance of an incompleted road's being annexed to the City. Council then requested a copy of the consultant's report concerning Hillside and Oyster Point Traffic Study before actingupon this matter. Councilman Mirri at this time stated that, in view of the importance of the issue, would move that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission and expedited as quickly as possible, with a report to be submitted to Council, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Manager Birkelo presented Council with two corrected budget summaries,dated September 6, 1978, for various City funds; and comparative expenditures and revenue summaries evolved from Proposition 13. In answer to Councilman Damonte's question concerning the opportunity for public input, the City Manager stated that there is a six-to-eight-week period before the final budget document is available, for any revision or correction of clerical items. Mayor Borba requested a progress report on the matter of the Northwest Equity Corporation's proposal concerning the upgrading of the pump house at Kimball and Swift Avenues. City Engineer Yee explained that the City was awaiting a title report so that proper documents could be drawn up. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry concerning the request of Poletti Realty to lease a portion of the property at South Airport Boulevard and Belle Air Road, the City Manager explained the preliminary steps being taken before the City would reach the advertising stage. Councilman Acosta asked if the City had a set of Municipal Codes to which the City Attorney replied that the Code is printed and bound and about ready for Council's consideration and adoption. Councilman Acosta requested information as to when the School District would meet with City officials. City Manager Birkelo remarked that this meeting would not occur until sometime in October. Councilman Acosta next questioned the City Engineer regarding his previous request for an "advance" sign at the intersection of Antoinette Lane and Chestnut Avenue at the railroad crossing. 9/6/78 Page 9 196 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (Continued) EL CAMINO & CHESTNUT TRAFFIC DISCUSSION INQUIRY RE BRENTWOOD PARKING AREA SENIOR CITIZENS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD PERMIT REQUEST OF SAMTRANS FOR WASHING APPARATUS REQUEST FOR REPLY TO MR. & MRS. CONGER'S LETTER LETTER FRO~ MR. RAY WILSON RE BUDGET GOOD AND WELFARE COMMENTS CONCERNING HILLSIDE BLVD. EXTENSION RECESS The City Engineer stated that the sign "go forward to proper limit line" had been installed last Friday. Discussion followed concerning the traffic backup into E1 Camino Real from Chestnut Avenue due to the precedence of State highway traffic over the Chestnut Avenue traffic. In answer to Councilman Damonte's inquiry about the status of the Brentwood Parking area, the City Manager replied that Staff was working on a cost estimate for meters and a report would be forthcoming to Council. Councilman Acosta requested information on the status of two senior citizens as members of the Housing Authority. City Manager Birkelo replied that Staff would bring a report to Council at its next meeting. Councilman Mirri registered his objections to SamTrans' being granted a washing-apparatus permit when they had failed to comply with the conditions under which they are now operating. City Manager Birkelo reported that the City Planner was con- tacting SamTrans to discuss guarantees before a Use Permit for washing would be granted, and a report would be coming to City Council. Council'woman Teglia requested from the City Manager's office a copy of the reply to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conger, 759 Park Way, concerning the renovation of Magnolia Center. Councilwoman Teglia read the communication, dated September 1, 1978, from Mr. Ray Wilson, 409 Valverde Drive, who registered his complaint concerning his request for budget information. Councilman Mirri voiced his objection to the communication and enumerated the public meetings which had been held and at which members of the public had attended. As there was nothing further from Council or Staff, Mayor Borba asked if anyone present in the audience wished to speak under Good and Welfare. Mr. Douglas Butler, South San Francisco resident, expressed his appreciation to Council for its consideration in referring the Hillside Boulevard Extension matter to the Planning Com- mission for further deliberation of the South Slope, the need for a feasibility study and an E.IoR. report on the project. Since no one further spoke, Mayor Borba declared a recess to an Executive Personnel Session at 10:55 p.m. 9/6/78 Page l0 197 RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 12:08 a.m., with all Council present. Mayor Borba requested that the record show that the purpose of the Executive Personnel Session was to discuss a litigation matter and two personnel actions with no action taken'by Council. Councilwoman Teglia moved, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of adjourment: 12:lO a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Mar/~are~/M. Petti grew, Ci tyc~l erk City <~f South San Francisco APPROVED: William A. Borba, 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. 9/6/78 Page ll