HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1979-02-05Mayor William A. Borba
Vice Mayor Terry J. Mirri
Council:
Ronald G. Acosta
Emanuele N. Damonte
Roberta Cerri Teg!ia
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Conference Room
February 5, 1979
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AGENDA
Adjourned Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER (TF-604)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW (TF-606)
Letter 2/2/79 from the Department of
Transportation regarding Review of Non-
Freeway Alternates to the Adopted Route 380
Request for replacement-appointment to
Colma Creek Advisory Board at end of the
business meeting
Executive Session at conclusion of the
business meeting
FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
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(TF-698)
ACTION TAKEN
Adjourned Regular Meeting
4:36 p.m. Mayor Borba presiding.
Council present: Acosta, Damonte, Mirri,
Teglia, and Mayor Borba
Rec i ted
AGENDA REVIEW
Accepted for review with report to be submitted
by Staff.
No objections - so approved
Mayor Borba so requested - no objections.
City Manager Birkelo recapitulated Council's
acceptance of the concept and explained the
meetings held by the Subcommittee and department
representatives. He stated th~the department
representatives had suggested another plan differ-
ent from the concept and requested that the pro-
posal be placed on the table. The City Manager
stated that the concept proposal was ready for
review with respect to the salary levels and
method for filling the vacancies.
Fire Chief Zylker explained the EXISTING PLAN I
which listed the pay schedules of Division Chiefs,
Assistance Chief, Platoon Chiefs and Fire Marshal.
Council next discussed the internal process as an
integral part of the new concept.
Captain Albert Jones, Fire Department representa-
tive, stated that his Union was unanimous in
support of the traditional system.
AGENDA (Continued)
FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION (Continued)
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(TF-855)
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OVERTIME - PARAMEDICS
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
Captain Jones submitted his organization's plan
to Council and stated that he felt this would be
agreeable to all. He further explained the
structure of the plan and its drawbacks of the
$4,000 cost increase and the filling of the
Battalion Chief's position from the Assistant
Chief's list.
Council debated the need for reorganization; the
Rule of Three whereby the City Manager appoints,
considering the Department Head's recommendation.
M/S Acosta/Damonte - To return to the "traditional"
Concept of the Fire Department.
Captain Jones requested Council fill the vacant
positions immediately.
For clarification, Council chose the title of
"existing" in lieu of "traditional."
Examinations to be held to fill the Training
Officer and Paramedics lists was next discussed
after which Councilman Mirri proposed an amendment
to the motion that the vacant positions be filled
from the existing list and/or list yet to be
developed
Acosta/Damonte - Amendment to the motion was
rejected.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Assistant to City Manager Wilson explained the
valid list for Assistant Chief and list for
Captain. He described the status of Platoon
Chief, testing for the Training Officer and
Battalion Chief.
Council debated the necessity for a motion to
expedite the filling of vacancies. It was the
consensus that under the motion duly adopted,
the positions would be filled as are required
under Civil Services.
Mayor Borba expressed his thanks to Councilman
Acosta for the work and time he had contributed.
At the request of Mayor Borba for a cost break-
down of overtime of the Paramedics, the Fire
Chief submitted the report - PARAMEDIC UNIT COST
SUMMARY - 1978 and PARAMEDIC UNIT COST SUMMARY -
!979. He explained the contents.
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AGENDA (Continued)
OVERTIME pARAMEDICS (Continued)
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APPOINTMENTS TO COLMA CREEK ADVISORY
BOARD (TF-944)
Executive Personnel Session
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ADJOURNMENT
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
M_a.~g~'_~_M. Pettigrew, Ci~L~ Clerk
City~6f South San Francisco
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
City Manager Birkelo remarked that, in accord-
ance with Council's wishes, during budget
sessions the Paramedic overtimewou!d be broken
out or show in that program budget.
City Manager Birkelo requested Council to make
a recommendation to the San Mateo County Board
of Supervisors for two replacements to the
Colma Creek Advisory Board, replacing Mr. Frank
Addiego, Director of Public Services; and
Mr. Remi Muyllaert.
M/S Damonte/Teglia - That Mr. Robert Yee,
City Engineer, be appointed to fill the
technical position.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
M/S Borba/Damonte - That Councilwoman Teglia
be appointed to the Colma Creek Advisory Board.
Carried by majority vote. Councilwoman Teglia
respectfully declined the appointment.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That Councilman Damonte be
appointed to serve on the Colma Creek Advisory
Board.
Carried by majority vote, Acosta voting "No."
Council adjourned to an Executive Personnel
Session at 5:35 p.m.
Meeting was recalled to order at 7:22 p.m.;
no action taken.
M/S Damonte/Acosta - Meeting stand adjourned.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
APPROVED:
William A. Borba, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show t~e action taken by the City Council to dispose
of the item. Oral presentations, argument~ and comments are recorded on tape. The tape
and documents related to the items are on ~ile in the office of the City Clerk and
available for inspection, review, and copy'ng.
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