HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1979-02-28Mayor William A. Borba
Vice Mayor Terry J, Mirri
Counci 1:
Ronald G. Acosta
Emanuele N. Damonte
Roberta Cerri Teglia
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium
February 28, 1979
AGENDA
Adjourned Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER (TF-O01)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW (TF-O05)
Executive Session at conclusion of the
meeting to discuss: 1) labor relations
matter; 2) personnel matter
CITY MANAGER
1. Staff Report 2/28/79 re Proposed
Elevation Treatments for the Willow
Grand Condominiums/Brosnan
(TF-OIO)
Inter-Office Memorandum 2/28/79
WILLOW/GRAND CONDOMINIUMS - OWNER
OCCUPANCY PROVISIONS - City Attorney
(TF-098)
ACTION TAKEN
Adjourned Regular Meeting
7:32 p.m. Mayor Borba presiding.
Council present: Acosta, Damonte, Mirri,
Teglia and Mayor Borba
Recited
AGENDA REVIEW
No objections - so approved
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Birkelo reviewed the two basic issues
before Council: 1) the matter of the owner-
occupancy requirement of the project; and 2)
approval of the elevations.
City Attorney Noonan explained the three alter-
natives: 1) Alternate No. I - "Addendum to
Declaration" as prepared by Mr. David Van Atta,
Attorney for Mr. Brosnan; 2) Alternate No. II-
"Addendum to Declaration" as prepared by Mr.
Van Atta, with modifications; and 3) Aternate
No. III as prepared by the City Attorney, to be
effective upon recordation of the DCCR's and
Final Map. He further explained that these were
all subject to review of the Real Estate Commis-
sioner and may or may not be sustained in court.
He detailed the alternatives and explained
Alternate No. III, owner-occupancy and not
residency.
Council discussed in length the matters of re-
striction of lease at a~maximum of 2 years,
6 months as a minimum and powers of eviction.
City Attorney Noonan explained the powers of the
owners' organization to place a lien to provide
upkeep of the units and first right of tenant
to purchase.
AGENDA (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Staff Report 2/28/79 re Proposed
Elevation Treatments for the Willow-
Grand Condominiums/Brosnan (]Cont.)
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ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Mr. James Rossini, 399 Holly Avenue, expressed
his concerns that he was present when the project
was approved as "owner-occupancy" and requested
to know why it was to be changed.
City Attorney Noonmexplained the directions of
Council and the qualified ri§hts of the City
regulations and the powers under State laws. He
further explained the conclusions of his research
that Council had not required owner-occupancy.
Council further debated the rights to restrict
properties and the confines of State haw; this
document's preventative measure to keep people
from buying the properties as a speculative
element.
Mrs. Marie Cox, 466 Holly Avenue, qUestioned
Council if any new project would be controlled
under these new restrictions.
Mr. Noonan explained the new restrictions only
to this project.
Council recessed from 8:20 to 8:35 p.m., with
all Council present.
Mrs. Cox expressed her concerns about the voting
rights of the homeowners association and the
right of the owner.
Council next discussed the issue of the voting
in the homeowners association; regulations of
the DCCR's after County-filing imposed on any
subsequent owner; and steps to be adhered to in
the event the Real Estate Board requires changes.
City Planner Costanzo explained the two classes
of membership, Class A, owner who purchases a
single unit; and Class B, declarant, Mr. Brosnan.
Council next considered the matter of children's
being excluded from the project and pending
legislation concerning discrimination against
children.
Mrs. Reimche, 32 Emerald Court, spoke in opposi-
tion to the previous meeting at which Mr. Brosnan'
attorney and his landscape architect were present.
She expressed her concerns about renters and
their lack of care.
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AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
CITy MANAGER (.Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Staff Report 2/28/79 re Proposed
Elevation Treatments for the Wi!!ow~
Grand Condomtniums/Brosnan (iCont.)
(TF-358)
(TF-434)
Mr. Larry Casey, Citizens Action League, commented
concerning the homeowners association, his organ-
ization's concern in the control of the home-
owners association to enforce maintenance, and
the possibility of another "Willow Gardens"
situation.
Mr. Robert Cox, 466 Holly Avenue, through the
Chair, asked Mr. Brosnan how much would the re-
converted condominiums sell for. He questioned
whether the present tenants could afford the
20% downpayment on an approximately $50,000
condominium.
(TF-450)
Mr. Andrew Reid, 1228 Crestwood Drive, commented
that an increase in apartments and condominiums
does not make a better community.
Council further discussed the possibility of a
depressed market and its determination.
(TF-509)
City Planner Costanzo read the phasing schedule,
the following subsequent phases of construction
for the proposed project.
(TF-226)
City Attorney suggested that Council could call
for a Status Report either monthly or whatever
time period they wished regarding the status of
the phases as they progress so that Council can
indicate its desires to subsequent phases which
will not be out of order with respect to that
document.
(TF-532)
M/S Teglia/Damonte - So moved
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
(TF-534)
Mayor Borba stated he would entertain a motion
to accept Alternate No. III as prepared by the
City Attorney in his I.O.M. February 28, 1979,
to the City Manager, to become effective upon
recordation of the DCCR's and Final Map, with
the proviso that the pending legislation con-
cerning children be condition of the motion.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that she would so move
with the exception that the "children proviso"
would be redundant pending action of legislature.
Councilman Mirri stated he would second the motior
if the motion would accept the Mayor's proviso
and further commented on the "political realities'
and adult community concept.
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AGENDA (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Staff Report 2/28/79 re Proposed
Elevation Treatments for the Willow-
Grand Condominiums.-/Brosnan (Cont.)
(TF-550)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Councilwoman Teg!ia so agreed.
Mr. Jack Murray, !043 Crestwood Drive, spoke on
the City's control over condominiums and/or
apartments.
City Planner Costanzo explained the State laws'
not recognizing condominiums as a land use, and
condominiums as a method of owning land; and
conversions of apartments into condominiums.
(TF-576)
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
City Manager Birkelo asked if Council wished to
address the matter of elevation before it approved
the tentative Subdivision Map.
(TF-583)
Council recessed from 9:30 to 9:50 p.m., all
Council present
City Planner Costanzo stated that there were three
phases for Council's approval: 1) elevation;
2) tentative Subdivision Map; and 3) certify the
Negative Declaration for the subdivision. He
explained the proposed exterior treatments to
the project and the history of the project; and
landscaping.
(TF-618)
Council next discussed the roof selection, pitched
roof areas to be of conrete tile or equal, the
style to be flast rustic combed finish rather
than spanish or mediterranean; and the recommend-
ations of the Design Review Board.
(TF-677)
Parking problems were also discussed and a report
was given by Police Chief James Datzman concern-
ing the parking at the Housing Authority property.
(TF-695)
Also discussed was the matter of electrical doors'
being installed on garage doors in two buildings.
(TF-748)
Mr. Albert Seyranian, Architect, 256 Sutter St.,
San Francisco, for the project, in detail, ex-
plained the color treatments, revision of metal
handrails, and roof structure.
(TF-831)
City Planner Costanzo explained his reasons for
suggesting an up-grade in building materials for
long-term maintenance.
(TF-954)
Council directed the City Planner and Mr. Seyrani~
to review, item by item, for recommendation or
disagreement.
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AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
CITY MANAGER (Continued)
1. Staff Report 2/28/79 re Proposed
Elevation Treatments for the Willow-
Grand Condominiums/Brosnan (Cont.)
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CITY MANAGER (Continued)
In answer to an inquiry from the audience, the
City Manager explained the date of March 26, 1979
as the date of the Public Hearing for the properN
at Grand and Chestnut Avenues.
M/S Acosta/Teglia - that March 26, 1979, 7:30 p.m
So. San Francisco High School Auditorium be set
as date, time and place of the Public Hearing.
City Planner Costanzo proceeded item by item of
the Staff Report, 2/28/79, with Mr. Seyranian.
Mr. James Savage, contractor for Mr. Brosnan,
explained the construction to encase the 18"
chimneys. Mr. B~osnan commented that it would
be no problem to eliminate the chimneys if
Council so desired.
Council next discussed the roofing, tile or
design shake, its maintenance and longevity.
City Planner Costanzo stated that there were two
formal actions to complete - the approval of the
subdivision map and approval of the Negative
Declaration so that it can be recorded. He
stated that there was more work to be done on
the elevations.
M/S Acosta/Mirri - That the tentative Subdivision
Map be approved.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
M/S Acosta/Mirri - That the Negative Declaration
No. 159 be authorized for recordation.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
City Planner Costanzo reported that he would
work with the developer and submit a complete
report to Council.
At the request of the Architect for a ruling on
the roof material, it was the consensus of
Council that the flat, solid color, combed-
finish roofing be approved.
Council recessed from ll:31 - 11:42 p.m., all
Council present.
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AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Staff Report 2/2!/79 requesting
Council review the status of Tas.k
Force - Munici~pal Services Building
(Value Giant)
(IF-1303)
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(TF-1448)
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PUBLIC SERVICES 5 ~
City Manager-Birke!o explained that this was a
carry-over from the last meeting and that some
decisions were necessary for the architect to
proceed.
Director of Public Services Addiego reviewed
briefly the status of the work of the Task
Force committee with the project consultant.
From displays hung on the wall, Mr. Goodwin
Steinberg explained the main floor program. He
described the floor design to house the Police
Department, Communications, Fire Administration,
women's locker room, exercise room for the
Police Department, lounge, kitchen, and classroom
He further explained the meeting room that would
be available for Seniors, Park and Recreation,
and a variety of circumstances. He further
spoke about the possibility of its' becoming
a Council Chambers, seating 180 people.
The lower section was next discussed - pistol
range, apparatus room, storage room, and the
move of the Buri Buri Fire Station into the area.
Council considered the monetary budgeting for the
Public Services building and the addition of
the Buri Buri Fire Station.
M/S Damonte/Acosta - That the Fire Department
be placed in the Municipal Services Building
and that the monies from the sale of the Buri
Buri Fire Station and the Capital Improvement
Funds be used to refurbish this facility.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Director of Public Services Addiego commented
that the use of the unfinished floor space had
not been addressed; and commented that the com-
mittee felt that it could be utilized for some
public-type use and lease.
Further consideration was given to enlarging
the multi-purpose room to seat 250, a combin-
ation of unfinished floor space and multi-purpose
room use.
Council debated whether the Council Chambers
should be in the downtown core with the possi-
bility of space becoming available when the
Muncipal Services building is completed.
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AGENDA (Continued)
PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued)
Staff Report 2/21/79 requesting
Council review the status of Task
Force - Municipal Services Building
(Value Giant) (TF-1865)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) 5~
It was the consensus of Council to proceed with
the space concept for a multi-purpose room, to
later decide upon the outfitting.
City Manager Birkelo suggested that Council
await a more-detailed cost report before making
a decision on the pistol range.
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KQED Annual Auction - Request for
Proclamation for KQED Week; and
Request for use of Municipal Services
Building for Auction
(TF- 1880) ~-/~4, ]~
KQED WEEK MARCH 12-23, 1979
City Manager Birkelo explained that a Proclamatiol
had been prepared proclaiming KQED Week.
So objections - so proclaimed
City Manager Birkelo explained that the Municipal
Services Building was requested to be utilized
for the KQED Auction, part of April, to July 2.
M/S Acosta/Teglia - That the use of the Municipal
Services Building beut~ized by KQED Auction.
4. Pending Legislation
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
City Manager Birkelo briefly explained AB 449
and the restriction of the use of service charges
He suggested that Council approve or establish
a policy opposing that legislation and any new
similar legislation.
M/S Acosta/Mirri - So moved.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Executive Personnel Session
(TF-1928)
Council adjourned to an Executive Personnel
Session at 12:45 a.m.
Recall to order
Meeting was recalled to order at 1:25 a.m.
Mayor Borba announced that Staff had been
instructed in labor negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT
(TF-1933)
M/S Mirri/Teglia - That the meeting stand
adjourned.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Time of adjournment: 1:28 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
M, Fgg~et M. Pettigrew~ i~~lerk
City'of South San Francisco
APPROVED:
/ Wi ll ~ am A. BorDa,-mayor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show tie 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 file in the office of the City clerk and avail-
able for inspection, review, and copying.
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