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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-11-01REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD NOVEMBER 1, 1978 TIME: PLACE: CALb TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: AGENDA REVIEW RESO. NO. 137-78 COMMENDING MARY KELLY FOR HER SERVICES TO THE CITY CONSENT CALENDAR RESO. NO. 138-78 AUTHO EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH STANFORD - PARAMEDICS RESO. NO. 139-78 CANCELLING SEWER CHARGES AGAINST 2 PARCELS 7:30 p.m. Vest Orange Avenue Library Auditorium The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. Present: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte, Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Absent: None City Manager Birkelo requested Council's consideration to hold a Personnel Executive Session at the conclusion of the business meeting to discuss a labor relations matter and to adopt a resolution honoring Mary Kelly, Administrative Assistant to the City Attorney, upon her retirement. As there were no objections from Council, it was so ordered. City Clerk Pettigrew'then read the resolution in full commend- ing Mrs. Mary Kelly for her years of service to the City. Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARY KELLY FOR HER SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." 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 Clerk Pettigrew read the following items on the Consent Calendar: City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 11, 1978; Regular Meeting of October 18, 1978 - Motion to approve Resolution authorizing execution of Agreement with Stanford University to provide Paramedic Training to four firefighters - Introduce the resolution 3. Resolution cancelling Sewer Charges erroneously assessed against two parcels for 1978-79 - Introduce the resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) APPROVAL OF BILLS NOVEMBER l, 1978 CITY MANAGER ORD. NO. 778-78 RECREATING & RE- ESTABLISHING PERSONNEL SYSTEM 2nd Reading/Adopt 244 Councilman Damonte moved, seconded by Councilman Acosta that the Consent Calendar be approved as presented. 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. 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." Adam Hill Co. Anchor Post Products Bayshore Truck Equipment Bergesen Electric Binks Mfg Co. Cap Concrete Inc. Crane Packing Co. Cresta Bros. Auto Parts Custom Office Supply A. B. Dick Co. Don & Jerry's Automotive Early American Enterprise-Journal Federal Auto Parts Goodall Rubber Co. B. F. Goodrich Graybar Electric Maryatt Industries Meehan Battery Co. 3M Business Wm. Minucciani Plumbing Olympian Oil Pacific Auto Repair Pump Repair Service Rizzetto Welding Sears So. City Car Wash Terminal Brass & Aluminum VWR Scientific Xerox, Inc. Ella Yamas Zellerbach Paper Union Oil Company F. D. Minucciani So. San Francisco Widows & Orphans First National Bank, Daly City Tillo Products Union Oil Co. Mayor Borba moved to approve the claims as amended, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried. Councilman Acosta moved to approve the claims deleted from the original list, seconded by Councilman Mirri and regularly carried. Mayor Borba stated, "I want the record to show that I did not participate in the vote." Public Hearing - Amending Personnel System Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened. Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommending that Council adopt the ordinance modifying the listing of positions in the competitive service. Assistant to City Manager Wilson explained the Staff Report and ordinance amending Ordinance No. 449, Section 6, by the addition of Senior Building Inspector position. 11/1/78 Page 2 245 CITY MANAGER ORD. NO. 778-78 2nd Reading/Adopt (Continued) INQUIRY RE PARA- MEDIC TRAINING AT STANFORD & INGLEWOOD RESO AUTHO AGREEMENT WITH R. L. KAUTZ & CO. FOR SAFETY & TRAINING ASSISTANCE SERVICES Mayor Borba asked if anyone wiShed to speak in favor of the matter. No one spoke. Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Since 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. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for adoption and passage. Councilwoman Teglia 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 Damonte moved that the ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 449 ADOPTED MARCH 21, 1960 ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECREATING AND RE-ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 216 AND ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES,'" the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, 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. Councilman Damonte at this time requested a clarification of the firefighters' training for the Paramedic service. Captain Russell Lee, Fire Department, explained that four firefighters were in training at Stanford University which required this agreement, and one firefighter was in Inglewood which did not require the entering into an agreement. Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommending that Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with R. L. Kautz & Company for safety and training assistance. Assistant to City Manager Wilson explained the proposed agree- ment with R. L. Kautz & Company to perform certain functions which will assist the City in areas where the City does not possess the expertise or knowledge to handle them as required by federal OSHA and CAL/OSHA regulations. He explained the types of activity to assist in the development and maintenance of employee training programs; development of safety materials and techniques; analysis~of specific high loss problem areas; investigation of serious or potentially serious incidents; assist in maintaining a regularly scheduled inspection system to identify and correct unsafe conditions; and establish a safety audit system. 11/1/78 Page 3 CITY MANAGER RESO. AUTHO AGREEMENT WITH R. L. KAUTZ & CO. (Continued) RESO. NO. 140-78 INTENT TO IMPLEMENT WATER QUALITY PORTIONS OF ABAG EMP Mayor Borba spoke concerning the functions of the Central Safety Committee, departmental Safety Subcommittees, and in-house corrective measures taken.~ After an explanation by Mr. Wilson concerning the additional systems, including record keeping, instructional manuals, and training to City personnel, discussion followed among Council and Mr. Wilson regarding OSHA penalties, proposed on-site inspections by R. L. Kautz & Company, and OSHA regulations. Councilman Mirri opinioned that City Department Heads should familiarize themselves with regulations respective to their departments, and opposed the $2,400 appropriation. Councilman Acosta spoke in support of the program and expanded upon the OSHA regulations' effect upon the Fire and Police Departments, and the Treatment Plant. He then moved that the resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH R. L. KAUTZ & CO. TO PROVIDE SAFETY ASSISTANCE SERVICES," be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilman Ronald G. Acosta and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia. Noes, Council- men William A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte and Terry J. Mirri. Absent, none. Mayor Borba requested a study meeting be set with the Central Safety Committee to discuss their duties and expertise. Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommending that Council adopt the resolution of intent to implement the water quality portions of the ABAG Environmental Management Plan. City Planner Costanzo explained that the Association of Bay Area Government had adopted the Environmental Management Plan in June, 1978, and that Federal Section 208 regulations re- quire the adoption of the water quality portions of the ABAG Environmental Management Plan by jurisdictions with imple- mentation responsibilities. He briefly explained the actions applicable to South San Francisco. After discussion between Council and the City Planner con- cerning the attachment to the Staff Report entitled, ,'Water Quality Actions For Which the County of San Mateo Has Implementation Responsiblity," Councilwoman Teglia intro- duced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPLEMENT THE WATER QUALITY PORTIONS OF THE ABAG ENVIRON- MENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN." 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. 11/1/78 Page 4 247 CITY MANAGER Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, requesting a meeting with MEETING REQUEST WITH representatives of Charles Salter Associates, County of San SALTER ASSOC., S.M. CO., Mateo, San Francisco International Airport, and a represent- SFIA, LUC - NOISE ative of the Joint Land Use Committee to discuss the Noise MONITORING SYSTEM Monitoring System. City Planner Costanzo summarized the findings of the study done by Charles Salter Associates for the County of San Mateo to evaluate the San Francisco International Airport monitoring system to determine whether the operation of the noise moni- toring system meets all requirements of the State Aviation Noise Law. He concluded his report by requesting that Council ask for a meeting with various representatives of those agencies for the operation, monitoring, validating, and evaluating the Noise Monitoring System. Discussion followed between Council and the City Planner during which time Councilwoman Teglia stated that a meeting was scheduled for November 9, 1978, with ALUC and this might be an appropriate time. Mayor Borba stressed that those members of Council who could attend, to go as a unified group, supporting the County's efforts to resolved the monitoring deficiencies. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTIES (RPC) POLICIES OF COUNTY- WIDE SIGNIFICANCE & DRAFT BAYFRONT PLANNING GOALS Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommending that Council adopt the resolution generally concurring with applicable RPC County-wide Policies on circulation, housing, energy, parks, recreation, open space and the draft Bayfront Planning. Mayor Borba stated that this matter be deferred to a Study Session meeting so that it might be discussed at length. City Planner Costanzo explained that many of the RPC Policies will not be applicable to the City of South San Francisco, and this would be just generally concurring with the Plan. Councilwoman Teglia further commented on the General Policies and expressed her concern about "Circulation" and read from the accompanying "Policies of the Regional Planning Committee of San Mateo" concerning the circulation system. Councilwoman Teglia stated that she would support this set of policies with the exception of "Circulation." Discussion followed among Council concerning the inter- relations of other agencies and ABAG, and agreed that a Study Session should be considered to discuss these in full. As there were no objections from Council, Mayor Borba so ordered. 11/1/78 Page 5 CITY MANAGER DOWNTOWN PARKING & MASTER PLAN RECESS~ RECALL TO ORDER: TEXCOTE PROBLEMS IN STONEGATE RIDGE & WESTBOROUGH PLANNED COMMUNITIES RESO. NO. 141-78 ADOPTING ..POLICY STATEMENTS FOR PRO- POSED ALIGNMENT & IMPROVEMENTS OF THE UILLSIDE BLVD EXT Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, concerning the actions and recommendations of the Parking Place Commission related to Downtown Parking and Downtown Parkin~ Master Plan. City Planner Costanzo explained the Staff Report and recommended that Council endorse the following recommendations of the City Parking Place Commission: Authorize the expenditure of not more than $5,000 to the firm of D'Amico and Associates from the Parking District reserve account for the development of a comprehensive Downtown Parking Master Plan. Authorize the Parking Place Commission to investigate the possibility of restriping Cypress a~venue and Walnut Avenue for the addition of diagonal parkinq spaces. He further recommended that Council take no action on the recommendation of the Parking Place Commission that no further parking lots be purchased until after the Parking Master Plan is adopted and that further development be delayed until such time as this Master Plan is implemented. Councilman Acosta moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and regularly carried that the recommendation of Staff be approved and accepted. I"layor Borba declared a recess at 8:26 p.m. Mayor Borba recalled the meetin~ to order at 8:40 p.m,, with all Council present. Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommendin? that Council set a date for a Study Session to consider the Texcote problems in the Planned Communities of Stonegate Ridge and Westborough. City Planner Costanzo explained that Council had considered this item on June 12, 1978, and was continued off-calendar during the summer because of the budget hearinqs. Fie requested that Council set a Public Hearing date to discuss the matter. Since there were no objections from Council, Mayor Borha ordered the Public Hearing set for January 10, 1979. Public Hearing - Hillside Boulevard Extension and Design Cross Sections Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearino~ opened. Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommending that Council adopt the resolution approving a policy statement for the pro- posed alignment and improvements of the Hillside Boulevard Extension. 11/1/78 Paqe 6 CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 141-78 HILLSIDE BLVD EXT & DESIGN CROSS SECTIONS (Continued) City Planner Costanzo read the Staff Report~ dated November l, 1978, in full; he recommended City Council adopt the resolution approving the proposed alignment, design, improvements and policy statement. From the mounted drawings of the proposed Hillside Boulevard Extension, City Planner Costanzo explained the grading and cuts in the slop~. He further expalined the necessity of Hillside Boulevard Extension as a cross-town and cross-County arterial to provide a safer and more efficient flow of traffic. He stated that a representative from the County was present to answer Council's questions. Mayor Borba asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the project. Mr. Robert Sands, Assistant Director of Public Works, County of San Mateo, replied to Mayor Borba's question regarding whose responsibility it would be for any resulting slides in the area by stating that it was the County's responsibility during construction of the roadway. Discussion followed between Mr. Sands and City Council regard- ing signalization, boundary limits of the Cities of South San Francisco and Brisbane, and the question of responsibility for maintenance after annexation takes place. Further discussion followed concerning participation by the County and Visitacion Associates in the costs of the road con- struction and it was stated that no work would be commenced until the agreement is signed. Councilman Damonte stated that this was a County road, built and financed by the County and for which the County would be responsible. Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak further. Mr. Ronald Grudzinski, Visitation Associates, spoke in support of the roadway, the cross-section and alignment recommended, with one minor variation of placement of the sidewalk from the south side of the road to the north side to function more efficiently. Discussion followed between Council and Mr. Grudzinski con- cerning the provisions of the agreement and the fiscal analysis. Mrs. Celia Murphy, South San Francisco resident, spoke in support of the proposed Hillside Boulevard Extension and in- quired about the placing of the sidewalk and questioned if the City annexes the Visitacion Associates' property, is the City responsible for paying the County for the road. 11/1/78 Page 7 Z5o CITY MANAGER RESO. NO. 141-78 HILLSIDE BLVD EXT & DESIGN CROSS SECTIONS (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES CONSULTANT SELECTION REMODELING OF VALUE GIANT & EXISTING POLICE DEPT BLDG City Planner Costanzo replied in the negative and further elaborated on the landscaping which would take place. He further explained the routes for emergency traffic. Mayor Borba then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. As no one spoke, Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Acosta introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED ALIGN- MENT AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE HILLSIDE BOULEVARD EXTENSION." 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 November l, 1978, recommending that Council review the current status of the process regarding the selection of an architectural consultant firm to provide services for the remodeling of Value Giant and the existing Police Department building. Mayor Borba questioned why there was no local consultant con- sidered, and should not the architectural review of the Police Department building be considered separately. Director of Public Services Addiego explained the move of the Police Department and the vacancies' being used by the Depart- ment of Public Services. He further explained the Staff Report and the procedure of soliciting and selecting the three finalists. He stated that Staff would come to Council on November 15, 1978, with a recommendation of the most qualified firm and finalize an agreement on December 6, 1978. Councilman Mirri requested to know why the firm of Avanessian & Associates was not on the list as that firm was involved in the former Public Safety Complex planning. City Attorney Noonan stated that he would check into the possibility of Conflictof Interest in that this firm was on the Architectural Review Board. Discussion followed among Council concerning the responsibility of the committee and persons on the committee, during which time Councilman Acosta suggested that Council meet with the review board and discuss their findings in a Study Session. The Director of Public Services explained the procedures which had taken place and commented on the professional firms. Councilman Acosta suggested that Buri Buri Fire Station be sold and that station be located in the Value Giant building. 11/1/78 Page 8 PUBLIC SERVICES CONSULTANT SELECTION REMODELING OF VALUE GIANT (Continued) ITEMS FROM STAFF REPORT ON BADEN & MAPLE AVENUES PROPERTY PARK EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES AND CITY PROPERTY INVENTORY Discussion followed concerning the primary housing for the Police Department in the Value Giant building, followed by Parks and Recreation Administration, and Fire Administration; cost of the building and remodeling, including consulting fees. Councilwoman Teglia responded favorably to the suggestion of Council's meeting with the review board. Councilman Damonte moved that Staff be authorized to proceed with their proposal but that Council's involvement be in- corporated whenever Council feels that it should be. Council- woman Teglia seconded the motion which was regularly carried. The Director of Public Services explained the meetings which were planned for the interviews. City Planner Costanzo reported that, due to the current press of work in his office, their investigation has not been com- pleted. Subject to completion, he elaborated on three possible situations: l) possibly a misrepresentation on a Building Per- mit application for demolition of a garage structure; 2) that that garage was necessary to support a building at that location; and, consequently, the demolition of the garage may have rendered the building illegal; 3) that the property may have been illegally created or subdivided in 1973. Discussion followed between Council and the City Planner concerning the investigation and the early history of the property. City Planner Costanzo stated that he would report back to Council with his findings. Staff Report, dated November l, 1978, recommending that Council authorize Staff to investigate the possibility of expanding Orang, Avenue Park; and that Staff be authorized to do an in- house evaluation of all City-owned property for the purpose of developing a Public Facilities Element to the City's General Plan to determine the disposition of excess City properties. City Planner Costanzo explained that it had recently come to City's attention that property to the rear of Orange Avenue Park had been placed on the market; and he expanded on Staff's recommendations. Discussion followed between Council and the City Planner con- cerning appraisals of the Mazzanti property and the cost of a new appraisal. Councilman Mirri at this time inquired if an exchange of properties was being considered to which the City Planner replied this property could be purchased or exchanged for the City's property, Spruce Avenue frontage. 11/1/78 Page 9 ITEMS FROM STAFF PARK EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES AND CITY PROPERTY INVENTORY (Continued) SEASONAL WAIVER OF CITY'S AUTOMOBILE POLICY ITEMS FROM COUNCIL BOY SCOUT COMMENDATION FOR LITTER PICKUP PLASTIC SIGN ADVERTIS- ING COLINA INVITATION TO JOIN IN HONORING DECEASED CITY EMPLOYEES AT MEMORIAL MASS - 11/2/78 Further discussion followed among Council concerning cost estimates during which time City Planner Costanzo requested Council direction whether or not, as a unit, Council wished Staff to investigate the possibility of acquiring this property. It was the consensus of COuncil that Staff proceed with the investigation. Discussion followed concerning an authorizing to do a in- house evaluation for the purpose of developing a Public Facilities Element to the City's General Plan. As there were no objections from Council, Mayor Borba so authorized Staff to do the in-house evaluation. City Manager Birkelo recommended that Council grant a seasonal waiver of the City's automobile policy to facilitate the patrol- ing of City Streets and drainage structures during the rainy season at the level of Superintendent of Public Works. Director of Public Services Addiego spoke on behalf of this request and recited the twenty years of patroling the creek by the Superintendent of Public Works. He addressed the issue of "State of Readiness" regarding run-off created in Colma Creek during the rains. Discussimfollowed among Council concerning Council's policy and the possession of the car during working hours after which Mayor Borba requested Council's decision to allow the Super- intendent to use the car or maintain the same: policy. It was Council's decision to continue with the present policy on automobile usage by City employees. Councilwoman Teglia stated that on October 28, 1978, a number of Boy Scouts, sponsored by Jack-In-The Box on Hillside Boule- vard, participated in the cleaning of litter in various areas of the City and collected 250 bags of litter. She commended the Boy Scout Troops 8, 148, 183, 211, and Cub Scouts 8, 72, 79, 148, 187, 253, 275, and 276. Councilwoman Teglia next commented on the plastic sign fixed to the hillside overlooking the highway, advertising the Colina Development. City Planner Costanzo stated that he would check on this violation of the Use Permit. Councilwoman Teglia invited the citizens to join others in the Memorial Mass honoring deceased City employees. This Mass is to be held on November 2, 1978, 12 o'clock Noon, and is an ecumenical occasion. 11/1/78 Page 10 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL FENCING AT SAMTRANS FACILITY Councilman Mirri asked if SamTrans' obligations in the permit were fulfilled. He further noted the area where the fencing was not slatted, exposing the complete operation. City Planner Costanzo explained the landscaping to be done and the holding of the deposit. REQUEST FOR BOUNDARY LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS - DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Borba requested the City Planner to submit a list of property owners in the boundary of the Development Agency. City Planner Costanzo indicated that this list is a preliminary list because there is no boundary until after an agency is created and the agency creates the boundary. He stated that a tentative list is being prepared for submittal to Council. REPORT ON RECENT MEETING WITH SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL DISTRICT Councilman Mirri at this time reported on the meeting he and Councilwoman Teglia attended with the South San Francisco School District. He reported on the District's possible in- stallation of a gate in the Sunshine Gardens area to be opened and closed at particular times. He further reported on the survey to be taken by the School District concerning this easement and requested Council's concurrence in participating in the expense of this survey, postage, preparation, materials. Discussion followed concerning previous City and School properties after which it was the consensus of Council to participate equally with the School District in the expense of this survey. GOOD AND WELFARE As there was nothing further from Council, Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak under Good and Welfare. RECESS~ No one spoke. Mayor Borba declared a recess to an Executive Personnel Session at 10:50 p.m., to discuss labor relations. RECALL TO ORDER: Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at ll:40 p.m., with all Council present. Mayor Borba stated that no action or roll call vote had been taken in the Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT As there was nothing further, Mayor Borba adjourned the meeting. Time of adjournment: ll:41 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: ( 7//~ ' '.' A. o a, ay City of South San Franciso 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. 11/1/78 Page ll