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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
OCTOBER 4, 1978
TIME:
-PLACE ~
CALL TO ORDER[
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
COUNCILWOMAN TEGLIA
PRESENTL ..........
AGENDA REVIEW:
SISTER CITY REPORT
7:30 p.m.
West Orange Avenue Library Auditorium
~he meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:32 p.m.
_The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
._Present: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba,
Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri
Absent: Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
Councilwoman Teglia appeared present at 7:34 p.m., and
remained for the rest of the meeting.
City Manager Birkelo requested Council to receive a brief
report on the Sister City Program from Mr. Leo Padreddii; to
move Item No. 3, E1Camino Widening, under Public Services
to Item No. 1 under City Manager; to recess to an Executive
Personnel Session on a personnel matter; and to adjourn this
meeting to October 11, 1978, 7:00 p.m., to finalize the
Library Budget.
As there were no objections, it was so ordered.
Mr. Leo Padreddii briefly reported on the Committee's recent
trip to Lucca, Italy, and the hospitality that was extended
to them. He stated that 170 to 180 people were coming from
Italy on a chartered plane and were to visit South San Francisco
and were being hosted by local and Bay Area citizens. He
further spoke on the plans to entertain the group with a
banquet on October 16. Mr. Padreddii, at this time, presented
each Councilperson with a picture of early Lucca, a present
from Lucca.
Mayor Borba complimented Mr. Padreddii and his Committee for,
an outstanding program supported by all volunteer workers.
Mr. Padreddii explained that a medal is to be presented to
the Mayor of Lucca from the Mayor of South San Francisco and
requested that the Committee be reimbursed for $38, the cost
of the medal.
Councilman Acosta moved that the City pay for the medal,
seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and regularly carried.
213
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RESO. NO. 124-78
APPROVING AMENDMENT
O-l, 1978-79
APPROVAL OF BILLS
OCTOBER 4, 1978
City Clerk Pettigrew read the following items on the Consent
Calendar:
!. City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20,
1978 - Motion to approve
Acceptance of Stonegate 1-A Common Greens, Lot l, Block 3,
Parcel "B" and "C" - and release all bonds, certificates
of deposit, and/or cash deposits - Motion to approve
e
Resolution amending the 1978-79 Budget providing materials
for pilot program of signing for street sweeping entitled,
"A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 0-1, 1978-79 OPERATING
BUDGET" - Motion to adopt
Councilman Acosta moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and
regularly carried, that the Consent Calendar be approved.
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."
Alpha Press Inc.
Bergesen Electric
Cap Concrete
Crane Packing Co.
Cresta Bros, Auto Parts
Custon Office Supply
Don & Jerry's
Early American Paint
Enterprise Journal
Fairway Chevrolet
Federal Auto Parts
B. F. Goodrich
King Bearing, Inc.
Fred Lautze, Inc.
Lowrie Paving Co.
Maryatt Industries
Meehan Battery Co.
Wm. Minucciani
Olympian Oil
San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau
So. City Car Wash
Union Carbide
VWR Scientific Inc.
Xerox, Corp.
E. H. Yamas
Zellerbach Paper Co.
Union Oil Co.
First National Bank of Daly City
So. San Francisco Police Association
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APPROVAL OF BILLS
OCTOBER 4, 1978
(Continued)
CITY CLERK
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEMBERS
PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. 125-78
AUTHORIZING EXECU
AGREEMENT WITH CA
STATE EL CAMINO
WIDENING - ARROYO
TO HICKEY
M~yor Borba moved to approve the list of claims as amended,
seconded by Councilman D~monte and regularly carried,
Councilman Damonte moved to approve the claims as deleted
from the original list, seconded by Councilman Acosta.
Councilwoman Teglia questioned the claim of E. H. Yamas for
the Recreational facility and was informed that it was the
payment of rent for the month of October.
Motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.
Mayor Borba stated, "I want the record to show that I did
not participate in the vote."
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, submitting a list of tenant
members of the South San Francisco Housing Authority who have
submitted applications to fill the vacancies on the Housing
Authority.
As there were no objections, Mayor Borba set the date of
October 19, 1978, 4:30 p.m., to interview the applicants to
the South San Francisco Housing Authority.
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that Council
adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with the State of California providing for the widening of E1
Camino Real between Arroyo Drive and Hickey Boulevard.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the Staff Report
and stated that representatives from Caltrans were present this
evening to answer any questions, Mr. Dick Gee and Mr. Ralph
Thomas, as well as Mr. Henry Samaraga, Landscape Architect.
He reviewed the funding of the project and the City's parti-
cipation, the main source to come from Gas Tax funds; and
the past history of the designing and planning of the road
system. He further described the meetings held with Caltrans,
citizens of South San Francisco and City Staff.
Mr. Dick Gee, Chief Project Engineer, Caltrans, spoke about
the project from the right of way project in 1975 to the con-
tract to be awarded in June 30, 1979 with construction starting
next Spring. Mr. Gee explained the meetings held with residents
to receive their input. He introduced Mr. Ralph Thomas and
Mr. Henry Samaraga.
Mr. Ralph Thomas explained the details of the roadway from
maps displayed on the wall. He detailed the three lanes in
each direction; 16' median strip, curbs and gutters, sidewalk,
parking area and shoulder. Discussion followed between Mr.
Thomas and City Council concerning the signals to be installed.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO, !25-78
AUTHORIZING EXECU
AGREEMENT WITH CA
STATE EL CAMINO
WIDENING - ARROYO
TO HICKEY
(Continued)
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER'
Further discussion followed concerning the pedestrian cross-
walks, bus stops areas, and warning signs to motorists.
Council questioned Mr, Thomas concerning the stairway at
McClellan Nursery. During discussion Mr. Thomas explained
the State's position of replacing the stairs, if there were
no objections, under contract procedures. In answer to
Councilman Damonte's inquiry concerning the establishment of
a new thoroughfare for pedestrians by moving the crosswalk,
Mr. Thomas explained Caltrans concern in crossing the roadway.
Discussion followed concerning the design features compatible
with the desires of the community, crosswalk and stairs.
Councilman Acosta recapitulated the meeting held the previous
Tuesday with the Division of Transportation and City Staff.
He explained the reasons for not signalizing the pedestrian
crosswalk and the safety measures which would be considered,
i.e., flashing lights, warning signs, and 16' median strip.
Further discussion followed concerning the maintenance and
responsibility of the pathway, future sidewalks, and monies
from the Gas Tax funds to provide the services.
Mr. Henry Samaraga, Landscape Architect, explained that, because
of the ample space, interesting features and planting could be
created. From the illustrations mounted on the wall, he des-
cribed the flowers, plants, shrubberies, and trees to be in-
stalled. He further described the cobblestone median strip,
allowing for plantings. He stressed "safety" as an important
feature, and further spoke about maintenance and irrigation.
Mayor Borba declared a recess at 8:35 p.m.
The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Borba at 8:47 p.m.,
with all Council present.
Mrs. Carmen Dostie, 17 San Felipe Avenue, inquired about one
side of the rodeway for a bicycle path. Mr. Gee answered that
the shoulder could be used for a bicycle path. He remarked
about the desires of the cyclists to have an area off of the
road on which to travel.
As there were no other questions from Council or the public,
Mayor Borba called for Council's pleasure on the resolution
after which Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OFCALIFORNIA (EL CAMINO WIDENING - ARROYO DRIVE TO
HICKEY BOULEVARD)~'
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.
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CITY MANAGER
RESO. NO. !26-78
AUTHORIZING EXECU
COST SERVICE CONTRACT
WITH CA STATE PERSON-
NEL BOARD
FISCAL FEASIBILITY
STUDY RE ISLAND AREAS
AND SAN BRUNO MTN
ANNEXATIONS
Staff Report, dated October 4, !978, recommending that Council
adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a renewal contract with the State of California, Cooperative
Personnel Services, for personnel examining services.
City Manager Birkelo explained the Cost Service Contract
Agreement after which Councilman Damonte introduced the reso-
lution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COST
SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL
BOARD (COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES)."
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 october 4, 1978, recommending that City
Council review the action of L.A.F.C.O. and discuss the future
alternative related to the Island Areas and San Bruno Mountain
Annexations.
City Planner Costanzo explained the Staff Report and recited the
request to L.A.F.C.O. to undertake a fiscal feasibility study
of the island areas and South Slope of San Bruno Mountain. He
reported on L.A.F.C.O.'s denial of the request until such time
as the City makes a bona fide application for annexation. The
City Planner expressed Staff'~ concern not to proceed until
it was found to be fiscally sound. He further commented on the
County's moving unilaterally to approve annexation of Country
Club Estates and McClellan's properties to the City.
Mayor Borba stated that the Island matter was a separate issue
from the South Slope of San Bruno Mountain.
City Planner Costanzo continued to explain how the County could
annex without acceptance of the City, and the lO0-acre breaking-
point for annexation, after which further discussion followed
concerning sale by the Visitation Associate~ of its property.
It was explained that they would retain title through the
planning processes and negotiations would be made through them.
In answer to Councilman Acosta's question of right to force a
newly-annexed area to install sewers, streets, gutters, fire
hydrants, etc., Mr. Costanzo commented on the required installa-
tion of sewers; street improvements could be done by assessment
under which the residents must agree.
Lengthy discussion followed among Council, City Manager, and
City Planner concerning income to the City derived from taxes
as opposed to the responsibilities of additional services
rendered, At this time, the City Manager stated that Staff
could proceed "in-house" and give Council a general fiscal
picture of whatmay be involved, subject to possible changes
in legislation.
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CITY MANAGER Further discussion followed among the City Council concerning
FISCAL FEASIBILITY the initial request for the fiscal feasibi!~ty study and the
STUDY RE ISLAND AREAS reasoning of the County to release these islands before the
expiration of the State !aw' in 1~8!.
AND SAN BRUNO MTN
ANNEXATIONS
(Continued)
City Planner Costanzo addressed the issue of RE "Rural Estates"
Zoning, in answer to Councilman Acosta~s inquiry. He commented
on the negat~ve effect of speculators' moving into a newly-
annexed "Unclassified" Zone. He expanded upon the meetings
held with representatives of Country Club Estates and their
support of RE Zoning.
Mr, James Keegan, 1244 Crestwood Drive, expressed his concern
about the separation of the studies for the South Slope and
Island areas. He further commented on the possible new developers,
Watts and Shoffler's, having hired an architectural firm to do
preliminary drawings of the area.
Mr. John Solo, South San Francisco resident, spoke in opposition
to the County's right to annex without the vote of the people.
Mayor Borba complimented-Mr. Keegan and Mr. Solo for their
interest in the con~nunity.
Mr. Tony Attard, 92 Kearny Street, San Francisco, member of the
Committeee to Save San Bruno Mountain, stated that he had no
commentt at this time but wished to show Council picutres of
the proposed areas of development. He stated that these were
photographs, part of an exhibit, to be shown of the South
Slope of San Bruno Mountain as it is today. He then passed
them to Council to view. He concluded his showing by requesting
that, if there is to be development on the South Slope, it be
done with "care."
Mayor Borba requested Staff come back with a report of all
services for further discussion by Council. He further re-
quested that there should be public input from the neighboring
residents.
Councilwoman Teglia commented on the matter of the South Slope
and stated her opposition to the study's being done "in-house"
and indicated that it should be done independently, paid for
by the developer, and would like L.A.F.C.O. to do it.
City Planner Costanzo explained the procedural steps of solicit-
ing proposals from competent firms, depositing of bonds,
analyzing those proposals, accepting or rejecting them, and
final selection.
Discussion followed during which time Councilman Mirri spoke
in opposition to L.A.F.C.O. and spoke in favor of the study's
being done by an independent, professional concern.
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CITY MANAGER Councilman Damonte expressed his concerns about Council's
FISCAL FEASIBILITY not being qualified and not becoming involved in the selection
STUDY RE ISLAND AREAS of the person to do the study. He cited other projects being
AND SAN BRUNO MTN. developed in South San Francisco.
ANNEXATIONS
(Continued) Councilwoman Teglia stated that she would move to that effect,
seconded by Mayor Borba.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that she had no objection to Staff's
preparing the proposals but wished to be sure of those companies'
capabilities of performance after which Mayor Borba remarked
that Council could receive a number of consultants, interview
and make their decision.
Discussion followed concerning political influence during which
time Mayor Borba restated the motion to acquire consultants
who are interested in making a feasibility study and the right
of Council to interview and choose the consultants.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that she did not object to Staff's
screening, with a list of people who would adequately do the
work; and to insure the independency of that assignment,
Council would make the choice. She stated that she would make
her motion in that vein.
Discussion followed during which time Councilwoman Teglia
withdrew her first motion and Mayor Borba withdrew his second.
Councilwoman Teglia then moved that, with respect to the Island
Areas, the fiscal feasibility study be done in-house, seconded
by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried.
Councilwoman Teglia moved that, with respect to the South Slope
of San Bruno Mountain, the work be done by an independent
consulting firm and paid for by the developer, the proposals
or solicited information and bids be screened by City Staff;
the number of recommendations of those firms be made known to
Council and Council would make the final selection of the
consulting firm; seconded by Mayor Borba.
Further discussion followed concering bidding processes and the
responsibility of the selection during which time the City
Manager suggested to clarify the motion, if Council desired
to participate in the whole process or just the final selection
based on the recommendations given them.
Councilwoman Teg!ia stated that she would add that to her motion
to interview those final candidates. Councilman Borba accepted
that to his second,
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G.
Acosta and William A. Borba; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia.
Noes, Councilmen Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri.
Absent, none
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RECESS:
Mayor Borba declared a recess at 9:59 p.m.
RECALL TO ORDER~ ....... Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at lO:13 p.m.,
with all Council present.
CITY MANAGER
ORD. AMENDING ORD.
NO. 353 & ESTABLISH
RPD-6 ZONE HILLSIDE
TERRACE
1st Reading/Intro
Public Hearing - RZ-78-48 City of South San Francisco Hillside
Terrace Subdivision (Standard Building Company)
Staff Report, dated October 4, !978, recommending that Council
introduce and read for the first time an ordinance rezoning the
property set forth in Exhibit "A" attached from R-3 Restricted
Multiple-family Residential to RPD-6 Residential Planned
Development - 6 units to the acre.
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened.
City Planner Costanzo explained the Staff Report to rezone
that property from R-3 Residential Multiple Family Residential
to RPD-6 Residential Planned Development - 6 units to the acre.
Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the
ordinance, As there was no one to speak, he asked if anyone
· wished to speak in opposition. No one ~poke. Mayor Borba
declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The
title of the ordinance was read.
After an explanation of the ordinance and procedure for intro-
duction, 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
Councilwoman Teglia and passed by a unanimous vote.
Councilwoman Teglia moved that the ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO' AND ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT - 6 (RPD-6) ZONE DISTRICT - HILLSIDE TERRACE
(A.P. NO. 012-070-010)," 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, Terry J. Mirri;
Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none.
ORD. AMENDING ORD.
NO. 353 & ESTABLISH
RPD-5 ZONE WESTBO-
ROUGH 4B & 4C
1st Reading/Intro
Public Hearing - RZ-78-49 City of South San Francisco
Westborough Subdivision 4B and 4C (W. W. Dean)
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CITY MANAGER
ORD. AMENDING ORD.
NO. 353 & ESTABLISH
RPD-5 ZONE WESTBO-
ROUGH 4B &4C
1st Reading/Intro
(Continued)
PUBLIC HEARING SET
FOR HILLSIDE BLVD
EXTENSION &
DESIGN CROSS
SECTIONS
PARKS & RECREATION
RESO. NO. !27-78
APPROVING SPECS
AUTHORIZE WORK &
CALL BIDS PLASTER
POOL LINER
St~ff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that Council
introduce and read for the first time an Ordinance rezoning the
roperty set forth in Exhibit "A" attached from R-3 Restricted
u!tip!e-fami!y Residential to RPD-5 Residential Planned
Development - 5 units to the acre.
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened.
City Planner Costanzo explained the Staff Report and the re-
zoning of that property from R-3 Restricted Multiple Family
Residential to RPD-5 Residential Planned Development - 5 units
to the acre.
Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the
'rezoning. No one spoke. Mayor Borba then asked if ayone wished
to speak in opposition. As no one spoke, Mayor Borba declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The
title of the ordinance was read.
After an explanation of the ordinance and procedure for intro-
duction, 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
Councilwoman Teglia and passed by a unanimous vote.
Councilwoman Teglia moved that the ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 353, AS AMENDED ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" AND ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT - 5 (RPD-5)ZONE DISTRICT - (Westborough 4B and
4C)," 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, Terry J. Mirri;
Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that City
Council set a date for a Public Hearing to consider the Hill-
side Boulevard Extension and Design Cross Sections.
After a brief discussion concerni~ the location of the meeting,
Mayor Borba set the date for the Public Hearing to the regular
meeting of November l, 1978.
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that Council
approve the specifications and authorize Staff to call for bids
to replace the plaster pool liner at Orange Memorial Park
Swimming Pool.
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PARKS & RECREATION
RESO. NO, !27-78
(Continued)
PUBLIC SERVICES
ORD. NO. 775-78
AMENDING ORD. 661
REGULATING WASTE
DISCHARGES
2nd Reading/Adopt
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton explained that this
work was approved in.the !977-78 Budget but had been postponed
to this time to allow for the closing of the pool for its
annual repair and this replacement was warranted.
Councilman Mirri introduced the resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK
AND CALLING BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF PLASTER POOL LINER AT
ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK SWIMMING POOL (PR-75-5)."
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.
Public Hearing - Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 661 - An
Ordinance Regulating Waste Discharges.
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that Council
conduct the Public Hearing and proceed with the second reading
and adoption of the proposed Ordinance establishing new sewer
connection fees.
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the Staff Report
and the sewer connection fees as set by Council. He presented
a comparison report showing the City of San Carlos', Mr. Brosnan's
and City's figures for Single Family, Multi Family, Institutional,
Commercial and Industrial sewer fees; and stated that the City
Staff's figures were correct.
Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the
subject. As no one spoke, he asked if anyone wished to speak
in opposition. No one spoke. Mayor borba declared the
Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Borba ordered the title of the ordinance read. The
title of the ordinance was read.
After an explanation of the ordinance and procedure for
adoption and passage, Councilman Damonte moved reading of the
ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be
passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Council-
man Acosta and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Acosta moved that the ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 661 ADOPTED APRIL 1, !974,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE REGULATING WASTE DISCHARGES,'"
the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed
and adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and passed by
the following roll call vote.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
ORD. NO, 775-78
WASTE DISCHARGES
2nd Reading/Adopt
(Continued)~¢~f-
RESO. NO. 128-78
ORDERING REMOVAL
OF WEEDS FROM
PRIVATE & PUBLIC
PLACES
RESO. NO. 129-78
AWARDOF CONTRACT
COLMA CREEK &
TRIBUTARIES DREDG-
ING PROGRAM
SD-78-2
Roll call vote was as follows; Ayes, Councilmen Rona!d G.
Acosta~ William A. Borba~ Emanue!e N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri;
Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teg!ia. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Public Hearing - Weed Abatement on Certain Private Lots
Staff Report, dated October 4, !978, recommending that Council
conduct a Public Hearing to receive objections to the weed
abatement proceedings for certain private lots; and upon closing
the Public Hearing, adopt a resolution ordering removal of weeds
from parcels of private property and public places.
Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the Staff Report
and expanded upon the notification and inspection of the cited
lots and their subsequent abatement.
Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of.the
matter. As no one spoke, he asked if anyone wished to speak
against the abatement program.
Mr. Timothy Brosnan, 566 Rocca Avenue, advised Council that
one parcel, 432 Commercial Avenue, would be graded in about
two weeks as a demolition permit had been granted.
As there was no one else to speak, Mayor Borba closed the
Public Hearing.
Discussion followed concerning a fine's being placed upon the
violators to compensate for the additional cost to the City
in this procedure; the amount of time for notices given to
property owners and published notices.
After discussion, Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution
entitled, "A RESOLUTION ORDERING REMOVAL OF WEEDS FROM PARCELS
OF PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PLACES."
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 October 4, !978, recommending that Council
~dopt a resolution awarding the 1978-79 Co!ma Creek and
Tributaries Dredgin9 Program, Project No. SD-78-2A.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the one bid
received from Arthur "Buzz" Haskins and recommended that Council
accept the bid for the Tributaries Dredging Program only.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. !29-78
(Continued)
RESO AUTHORIZING
EXECU OF AGREEMENT
MODIFICATION NO. 3
CITY/HOUSING AUTHO
RESO. NO. 130-78
AUTHO EXTENSION
OF AGREEMENT
TILLO PRODUCTS
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G.
Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanue!e N, Damonte, Terry J. Mirri;
Counci~lwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none.
Discussion followed concerning the silt in Colma Creek at
Orange Avenue Park and the opinion of Staff was that the
silt deposit was not a serious consideration at this time.
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that Council
adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
Agreement Modification No. 3 between the Housing Authority and
the City for sanitary sewer services to the Housing Authority
facility on "B" Street.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the Staff Report
and the requested changes by Council with approval by the City
and Housing Authority.
Discussion followed during which time Councilman Damonte ex-
pressed his wish that paragraph 3 read: "Authority agrees to
pay to City $3.58 per month for each occupied dwelling unit."
Discussion continued concering paragraph 4 on the last phrase
concerning collection from the tenants and requested: "There-
after, Authority shall make such accounting and remittance
on or before the 15th day of the month."
Discussion followed among City Council, City Manager, and the
:.Director of Public Services concering a clause in agreements
to make rate changes automatic in all contracts.
At the request of Council to make this an agenda item for the
Adjourned meeting of October 11, 1978, Mayor Borba continued
the Agreement Modification No. 3 withthe Housing Authority.
Staff Report, dated October 4, 1978, recommending that Council
consider an extension of the current agreement between Tillo
Products Company and the City in order to provide the necessary
continuity for the processing and removal of sludge discharged
at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
Mayor Borba declared a recess at l!:O0 p.m.
Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at !!:lO p.m.,
with al! Council present.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the Staff Report
recommend~n9 extension of the current agreement to December 4,
1978 when the new compositing facility would be completed. He
suggested that the resolution contain the date of December 31,
!978 as the expiration date.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
RESO. NO. !30-78
TILLO PRODUCTS
AGREEMENT
CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDERS 3, 4, 5
GELLERT BLVD EXT
ASSESSMENT DIST
PHASE I PROJECT
NO. ST-77-5
ITEMS FROM STAFF
REPORT RE LEAGUE
OF CAL CITIES
MEMBERSHIP FEES
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
OCTOBER BICYCLE
SAFETY MONTH
Council agreed to the date of December 3!., !978, after which
Councilwoman Teg!ia introduced the resolution entitled: "A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TILLO
PRODUCTS COMPANY.'"
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Ronald G.
Acosta, Emanue!e N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman
Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, none. Absent, none. Abstaining,
Councilman William A. Borba.
Staff Report, dated October 4, !978, recommending that the Council
approve and authorize the Superintendent of Streets to execute
the Contract Change Orders No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 for the
Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment District, Phase I,
Grading, Project No. ST-77-5.
Director of Public Services Addiego explained the Staff Report
and the Contract Change Orders Nos. 3, 4, and 5.
Councilwoman Teglia moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and
regularly carried that the Contract Change Orders Nos. 3, 4,
and 5 be approved and that the Superintendent of Streets be
authorized to execute the Change Orders Nos. 3, 4, and 5 for the
Gellert Boulevard Extension Project Assessment District, Phase I,
Grading, Project No. ST-77-5.
City Manager Birkelo Verbally presented Council with a report
concerning the fees and expanded upon the types of services
received from the League of California Cities which also
includes legislative bulletins.
Lengthy discussion followed among Council concerning the
worthwhile assistance of the League; its acting as a repre-
sentative of its membership; and a voting member's attending
the League conferences.
Director of Finance Anderson briefly commented on the assistance
given by the League in the City's realizing a larger amount
of monies from the State surplus.
Councilman Mirri then moved that the City of South San Francisco
withdraw temporarily from the League of California Cities and
seconded by Councilman Damonte.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen William A. Borba,
Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri, Noes, Councilman Ronald
G. Acosta and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teg!ia, Absent, none.
Counci'lwoman Teg!ia briefly spoke on the month of October as
"Bicycle Safety Montl!." She spoke on the three-phase program:
1) presentations to grammar schools by the South San Francisco
Police Department; 2) dissemination of requirements for dirt
bikes; 3) recruitment by Parks and Recreation Department for
Octobe 28 at Orange Avenue Memorial Park as "Bicycle Safety Day."
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
OCTOBER B'i'tYCLE
SAFETY MONTH
(Continued)
REQUEST FOR LIST
OF MEMBERSHIP
LEAGUE OF CA CITES
COMMENTS RE LEAGUE
GOOD AND WELFARE:
COMMENT RE PROP 13
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
Director of Parks and Recreation added that bikes would be given
a free inspection check by the Police Department, a bike rodeo
by the Parks and Recreation Department, and t~wo firemen would
be present to license the bicycles. Flyers have gone out
concerning these activities.
Councilman Acosta requested of the City Manager an updated
list of the membership of the League of California Cities and
information as to what cities have dropped their membership.
Councilman Mirri commented on budgetary sessions held earlier
and the dropping of staff memberships. He suggested Staff
seek assistance from State legislators.
Councilwoman Teglia expressed her opinion concerning individual
memberships and those memberships which would directly benefit
the City and which were allowed.
Councilman Damonte spoke on the agreement of Council not to
travel more than 100 miles and a future meeting in San Francisco
could be attended.
City Manager Birkelo and Finance Director Anderson briefly
commented on the League of California Cities as an effective,
powerful City representative. Mr. Anderson expressed his con-
cern in next year's monetary distribution to cities.
Mayor Borba spoke concerning the assistance to property owners
through the Jarvis-Gann Act.
Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak under Good and Welfare.
Mr. John Solo, South San Francisco resident, spoke concerning
the legislators' role and the people'smpport of their elected
officials. He briefly commented on the beginning support of
Propositionl3and its qualification for the ballot.
As there was nothing further under Good and Welfare, Mayor Borba
recessed the meeting to an Executive Personnel Session at 11:52 p.m.
Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 12:04 a.m., with all
Council present. Mayor Borba stated that no action or roll call
vote had been taken in the Executive Personnel Session.
As there was no further business Mayor Borba adjourned the
meeting to Wednesday, October Il, !978, 8:00 p.m., City Hal!.
Time of adjournment: 12:06 a.m,
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED:
M~g~t M. Patti/grew, Cii~t9{ Clerk
C~ity,?of South San FranciSCo
iam 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. Ora! 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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