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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1979-03-07Mayor William A. Borba Vice Mayor Terry J. Mirri Council: Ronald G. Acosta Emanuele N. Damonte Roberta Cerri Teglia MINUTES 52 CITY COUNCIL W. Orange Avenue Library Auditorium March 7, 1979 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER Regu! ar Meeting 7:30 p.m., Mayor Borba presiding. Council pr'esent: Acosta, Damonte, Mirri, Teglia, and Ma~or Borba PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited INVOCATION Invocation given by Reverend Dr. Carl Curtright. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION PROCLAMATION - REVEREND DR. CARL E. CURTRIGHT - OUTSTANDING CITIZEN Mayor Borba read in full and presented the Proclamation to Reverend Curtright. Reverend Curtright expressed his gratitude, wishing that the City would continue to progress in brotherhood, caring for one another. AGENDA REVIEW (TF-029) Notification of City Attorney's absence AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Birkelo announced that the City Attorney was ill at home and could be reached by telephone. Request of Councilwoman Teglia for Executive Personnel Session at conclu- sion of the meeting Communication from Mr. James Keegan to be entered as 13A and read into the records No objections - so ordered No objections - so ordered CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 2/21/79 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Teglia requested that the Minutes be corrected to show M/S Mirri/Teglia and Council man Acosta voted "No," Item 12~-78-212/Flore~. Motion to approve, as corrected 0 Claim as filed by Nick L. M. Elchinof= Motion to deny and refer to the City's insurance Esq., on behalf of Josefina carrier and to the office of the City Attorney. Quirindongo, for alleged injuries sustained in collision with City vehicle M/S Acosta/Damonte - Consent Calendar be approve( Carried unanimously by voice vote. AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) APPROVAL OF BILLS (TF-046) 3. Regular Bills of March 7, !979 APPROVAL OF BILLS 5~ Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Borba recite¢ the list of bills he w~shed to be deleted. M/S Borba/Damonte - approved as amended. ~Carried unanimously by voice vote M/S Acosta/Mirri - deleted claims be approved Carried by majority voice vote; Mayor Borba abstained from voting on ~the deleted claims. CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER Staff Report 3/7/79 recommending Council adopt the Ordinance amending Ord. 449 - classification of Para- medic/Firefighter (TF-050) 2nd Reading/AdoPtion AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 6 OF ORD. 449 ADOPTED MARCH 21, 1960, ENTITLED City Manager Birkelo explained the ordinance whicl would add the classification of 'Paramedic/Fire- fighter to the competitive service. He commented that, as the needs of the service dictate, the new entry level personnel into the department could be selected from this list, thereby in- suring good quality Paramedic service. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN Council discussed the two-year period of service FRANCISCO RECREATING AND RE-ESTABLISHinG before transferring to firefighter. A PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF SO. SAN FRANCISCO REPEALING ORD. NO. 216 & ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES." Fire Chief Zylker explained that the two-year period was the original'requirement and the new classification did not carry this clause. Council next discussed the training time and costs; and within six months, a person would be eligible for transfer. (TF-093) Councilman Acosta stressed his original concept of entry level of Paramedic-firefighter. Council further discussed the Staff Report; two separate lists - one for firefighter and one for Paramedic; and transfers. (TF-112) (TF-152) Assistant to City Manager ~lilson explained the transfers under the present Personnel system. Council next dicussed an on-going training for all personnel to be trained as Paramedic-fire fighter. Councilman Acosta stated that there would be one level of Paramedic-firefighter, and through attrition, the whole department would become Paramedic-firefighter; and upon certification, there would be a different pay classification. (TF-175) Council next discussed transfer privilege among other departments; and one entrance level, Paramedic-firefighter for the Fire Department. 3/7/79 Page 2 AGENDA (Continued) CITY MANAGER (Continued) 4. Staff Report 3/'7/79 recommending that Council adopt the Ordinance amending ORD. 449 - Classification of Para- medi c-Fi refi ghter (Continued) 5. Staff Report 3/7/79 recommending that ACTION TAKEN (Continued) 'CITY MANAGER (Continued) 55 Suggestion was made to poll Council concerning Councilman Acosta's concept of Paramedic/Fire- 'fighter contingent. Mayor Borba requested that this matter be con- tinued to an adjourned meeting to be called for ,on March.14, 1979. No objections - so ordered. City Manager Birkelo s'tated that this resolution Council adopt the resolution modifying would also be carried over to the adjourned job spec for Paramedic-Firefighter meeting. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SO. SAN FRANCISCO'EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDITION, DELETION, MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES (TF-215) No objections - so ordered Councilman Acosta absented himself at 8:12 p.m. Staff Report 3/7/79 Rezoning Applica- tion RZ-78-57/Rodney M. Catalano recommending 1) approval of Negative Declaration No. 198; 2) waive reading of Ord.; 3) introduce ordinance (TF-217) Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened. City Manager Birkelo explained the annexation of the property and the zone change. Mayor Borba asked if anyone wishes to speak in favor. Mrs. Helen Dicoro, former owner of the property, wished to know what type of constructions would be built, homes, condominiums or apartments. City Manager Birkelo explained the five lots R-l, foUr homes to be constructed and one existing. (TF-227) No one spoke against the matter. Mayor Borba closed the Public Hearing. (TF-233) Council questioned the ownership of the property and was answered that Mr. Ayoob was the owner which was free and clear. Further discussed was the approval of the tenta- tive map, the concept of the R-E (Rural Estates) zoning, and the request for this property to be developed differently. City Planner Costanzo explained the process under which this request had been submitted before the R-E zoning proceedings were initiated by the Planning Commission'. In answer to Council's questioning, he commented on future requests for annexation would now be considered under R-E zoning. 3/7/79 Page 3 AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) CI.T¥ MANAGER (_Continued) o Staff Report 3/7/79 Rezoning Applica- tion RZ-78-57/Rodney M. Catal:ano recommending 1) approval of Negative Declaration No. 198; 2)waive reading of Ord.; 3) introduce ordinance (Continued) (IF-315) CITY MANAGER (Continued) 56 Council recessed from 8:29 to 8:46 p.m.; Councilman Acosta, absent, City Manager Birkelo reported on his telephone conversation with the City Attorney who suggested that, if Council wished to explore the possibil- ity of delaying this request to accommodate an R-E zoning, this matter be continued to a subse- quent meeting until a further study could be made. Council next debated the zoning of the property as R-1 and its being compatible to the area. (TF-341) M/S Mirri/Borba - That the recommendation of Staff and the Planning Commission be approved. Council questioned the right of other properties' requesting annexation to have the same privilege of subdividing as proposed this evening. Carried by majority roll call vote; Acosta, absent, Teglia, "No." 1st Reading/Introduction AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FP~qNCISCO AMENDING ORD. 353, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, "ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO" AND ESTABLISHING R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT, NORTH SIDE OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 276 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE M/S Mirri/Damonte - That the 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. The title Of the Ordinance was read. Carried unanimously by roll call vote; Acosta, absent. M/S Mirri/Damonte - That the Ordinance be .introduced by reading title only. Carried by majority roll call vote; Acosta, absent, Teglia, "No." Councilman Acosta present Councilman Acosta appeared present at 8:55 p.m. Staff Report 3/7/79 - Appeal of City Manager Birkelo explained the one-year UP-77-414/Anthony Darensburg - recom- limitation on the Use Permit and the appeal mending Council uphold decision of of the applicant for an unlimited Use Permit. Planning Commission approving UP-77-4'4 for additional year. Mayor Borba declared the Public Hearing opened. (TF-377) ~_.~ Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mrs. Jean Jones Darensburg, 216 Cypress Ave., elaborated on the time limit placed on their establishment. She degcribed the operations of the business, as a consignment and thrift outlet. 3/7/79 Page 4 AGENDA (Continued) CITY MANAGER (_Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) CITY MANAGER (Continued) Staff Report 3/7/79 -Appeal of UP-77-414/Anthony Darensburg -recom- mending Council uphold decision of Planning Commission approving UP-77L 414 for additional year (Continued) (TF-415) Mrs. Darensburg further commented that the re- strictions of one-year was because of the revita- lization of the downtown area. She requested an unlimited permit so that improvements could be made to their store. She stated that she had a list of 550' names requesting that the business remain. Mrs. Beverly Lancaster, 552 Railroad Avenue, spoke about persons living on a limited income and being able to shop in a thrift shop. She felt that this appeal should be granted an unlimited Use Permit. (TF-433) Mrs. Darlene Musante, 856 Antoinette Lane, spoke in support of granting a unlimited permit. She stated that she was supporting two daughters and not being able to shop in more expensive stores. She described her former shopping in similar stores in San Mateo, Burlingame areas. She stated tht this was a worthy outlet to senior citizens, disabled persons, people living on fixed incomes and providing a human element - the need of clothing. (TF-455) Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald, 212 Bonita Avenue, spoke in support and as a citizen of South San Franciso for 15 years. She explained how the applicant had assisted her in taking her merchandise on consignment. She expressed her concern that this business be granted an unlimited permit. Mayor Borba asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. As no one spoke, Mayor Borba closed the Public Hearing. Council inquired abOut a lease on this facility and was answered that there was a three-year lease being'drawn up; and about improvements to be made on the building. (TF-497) City Planner Costanzo remarked that it was Council's previous decision to limit the number of second-hand stores on Grand Avenue. Council explained its concern about the creation of new employment in the downtown area'and the opportunities to be forthcoming. Council further discussed the need of this type of business; the requirements of amenities' bein! required were an unlimited permit be granted. 3/7/79 Page 5 AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) CITY MANAGER (£ontinued) Staff Report 3/7/79 - Appeal of UP-77-4141Anthon¥ Darensburg recom- mending Council uphold decision of Planning Commission approving UP-77-414 for additional year (Continued) (TF-559) (TF-575) CITY MANAGER (Continued) M/S Teg!ia/Acosta - That Council uphold the appeal of Andrew W. Darensburg - UP-77-4!4,-subject to conditions of Staff and Council's review. City Planner Costanzo stated that Staff and Planning Commission would like to look at this in the context of the downtown revitalization and discuss the proposal with the applicant. Carried by majority voice vote, Mirri voting"No." M/S Teglia/Mirri - That Staff come back with standard or special condit}ons within fourteen days and in that Period of time, deliver a copy of those proposed conditions to the applicant for discussion. (TF-585) Accepted second, to consider strictly and solely the criteria being used for other businesses - no difference in keeping with the theme that the merchants have established as part of the redevelopment. Carried Unanimously by voice vote. PARKS AND RECREATION PARKS AND RECREATION ¸8. Staff Report 3/7/79 concerning Restructuring of Parks Division (TF-597) City Manager Birkelo explained that this matter had been continued from the last meeting when Union Council 57 had .requested time to submit an alternate proposal. (TF-604) Director of Parks and Recreation Norton summarized the restructuring of the Parks Division since July 1978. Mr. George Popyack, 537 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, Union representative, explained that their proposal makes use of some positive changes and modifies the Staff Report in excess of $26,000. He~plained the upgrading of certain positions, establishing separate main- tenance crews: parks, school areas, medians and landscaping, street trees, and remedial crews. (TF-633) Council next discussed the proposal of the AFSCME Local 1569 Parks Employees RE: Restructuring of Parks Division, dated February 28, 1979, con- cerning work assignments and the contracting out of work. (TF-664) Council recessed from 9:45 to 9:58 p.m. , all Council present. 3/7/79 Page 6 AGENDA (Continued) PARKS AND RECREATION (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) PARKS ~ND RECREATION (Continued) Staff Report 3/7/79 concerning Mr. Popyack objected to previous statement of Restructuring. of Parks Division (Cont) Mr. Norton regarding their proposal as creating "top-heavy" structure. ~~ Council next addressed the~issue of morale and ~2~ discussed items I through 5 on page 2 of the alternative report. (TF-735) (TF-774) (TF-849) (TF-857) 1City Manager Birkelo spoke about the seriousness !of the amount and quality of landscape specialist i work in planning, development, etc., whether i one man could carry on both functions were he i combined with the Park Maintenance Worker IV. Council questioned Mr. Patrick Kidd, President of Local 1569, if the upgrading of Parks Main- tenance Worker III could maintain this work without a director; he responded in the affirmative, Council expressed its concern that both plans had merit, one saving $26,000 and the other, $16,000; the need for supervision, and in- crease in morale. Moved by Acosta - That Council is in accord with Council 57, AFSCME Local 1569, proposal. Councilman Damonte stated that he would second the motion if PM Worker IV were elevated to supervisory position, providing that one of those positions is a Landscape Specialist, capable of doing the job and carries a certifi- cate for that job; 2) eliminates PM Worker IV from Park category; keeping PM Worker III as lead persons and keep PM Worker II where they i'are; the supervisors would be management position. A change in the job specifications was next addressed by the Director. Discussion followed between Council and Mr. Popyack concerning the proposed eleimination of PM Worker IV~ M/S Acosta/Mirri - Councilman Acosta's motion. (TF-923) Amended Motion - Subject to condition that as part of the job of Park Landscape Supervisor, the'individual meet the criteria. M/S Acosta/Mirri - So moved Council deliberated taking action on the motion. 3/7/79 Page 7 AGENDA (Continued) PARKS AND RECREATION (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) PARKS AND~RECREATION (Continued) Be Staff Report 3~7/79 concerning Restructuring of Parks Div. (COnt.) (TF-940) Councilman Acosta withdrew his motion and Councilman Mirri withdrew his secOnd to the motion. Mayor Borba ordered ~that the matter be sent back to Staff for resubmission to Council. Council recessed from 10:46 to lO:51 p.m. - all Council present. PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES Staff Report 3/7/79 recommending approval of Engineer's Report, appointing time and place of hearing protests and directing Notice - Downtown Revitalization Project (TF-957) · City Manager Birkelo explained that the accompan~ ing resolution would get the Downtown Assessment District under way and the Staff Report explains the five steps, one of which would set April 18, 1979, as date of hearing. He stated that Mr. D'Amico, the project Architect, would give Council an overview and his engineer and his legal counsel were present to answer any question Council might have. Mr. D'Amico .presented the members of the project: George Pagn~,.Acting Public liaison; Mr. Strandgaard, President of Bala & Strandgaard, Civil Engineers; Tom Brown, Landscape Architect; Tog Hansen, Electrical Engineer. He recapitu- lated Council's action of January when he was authorized to construct drawings for the Grand Avenue Project. He explained the penalties within the contract for failure to meet deadlines. He stated that he felt these would be met. Mr. Strandgaard next explained the Engineer's Report which contained the following documents: 1) Engineer's Estimate of Construction Costs, 2) Engineer's Summary of Construction Costs, 3) General Description of Work & Method of Assessment 4) Assessment and Assessment Roll 5) Assessment Diagram 6).Proposed'Boundaries of Downtown Revitalization Project No. ST 79-1 7) Plans and Specifications. (TF-107~ Mr. D~Amico commented on the starting in January and survey taken. He explained the base map Which was affixed to the wall, and which was checked by Staff and the steering committee of the project. He further explained the lighting. Street furniture was next discussed, as well as basements underneath the sidewalk. 3/7/79 Page 8 AGENDA (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued)' ge Staff Report 3/7/79 recommending approval of Engineer's Report, appointing time and place of hearing protests and directing Notice - Downtown Revitalization Project (coni~ (TF-1204) (TF-1284) 10. A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, APPOINTING TIME & PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS & DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF, DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT & REVITALIZATION PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (IF- 1288)~mF~ Staff Report 3/7/79 recommending Council read for the second time and adopt the two ordinances - establish- ing sewer charges and procedures; and regulating waste discharges. 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER CHARGES & PROCEDURES RELATED THERETO AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 396, AS AMENDED 2nd Reading/Adoption AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 661, ADOPTED APRIL 1, !974, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING WASTE DISCHARGES~" ACTION TAKEN (Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) Mr. Kenneth Jones, Jones, Ha!l, Hill & White, Attorneys at Law, ex~p!ained the procedure of the public hearifig, posting of legal notice, notices to be sent to the property owners advising of public hearing date and place and their assessment. Mr. Jones explained the right of Council to stop the proceedings. Staff was requested to send a Summary Sheet along with the Notice to the property owners. Introduced: Damonte RESOLUTION N0.20-79 Adopted by unanimous roll call vote. The City Manager stated that, in the interest of time, the Director of Public Services would answer any questions Council might wish to offer. M/S Acosta/Mirri - That the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the Ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only. The title of the Ordinance was read. Carried unanimously by voice vote. M/S Acosta/Damonte - That the Ordinance be passed and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 784-79 Adopted unanimously by roll call vote. M/S AcoSta/Damonte - That the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety be waived and that the Ordinance be 'passed and adopted by reading title only. The title of the Ordinance was read. Carried unanimously by voice vote. M/S Acosta/Damonte - That the Ordinance be passed and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 785,79 Carried unanimously by voice vOte. 3/7/79 Page 9 AGENDA (continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) ACTION TAKEN(Continued) PUBLIC SERVICES (Continued) ll. Staff Report 3/7/79 - Report on 1977-78 Sanitation DiviSion Budget (TF-13!3) Director of Public Services Addiego briefly ex- plained the reported operating loss in the Sewer Rental Fund. He commented on the loss in the cost~ of operating and maintaining the Treatment Plant faci!ities~ the 1969 Special District on So. Airport Blvd., and three new projects at the Treatment Plant. Council questioned the temporary repairs on U.S. Highway 101 and cost of replacement. Report submitted for information only. COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 12. Letter 2/21/79 from Mr. Robert Mantegani appealing Planning Commis- sion's decision re Rezoning Applica- tion RZ-78-51 (TF-1362) ~_~-d~ City Manager Birkelo stated that the Public Hearing had been set by Council for Monday, ~March 26, 1979, 7:30 p.m., in these rezonings. 13. 13. Letter 2/22/79 from Elsie Lagomarsinc M/S Teglia/Acosta - That the communications be et al, and Jeanette Rose Ghiozzi accepted and read into the records- appealing decision of Planning Commission - RZ-78-54; RZ-78-55 Letter 3/2/79 from Mr. James Keegan declining his appointment to the So. San Francisco Recreation Commission (TF-1381) ITEMS FROM STAFF Unanimously approved by voice vote. City Clerk Pettigrew read in full the communi- cation from Mr. Keegan. Mayor Borba ordered the letter placed on file. ITEMS FROM STAFF 14. Consideration of Guidelines for employees' and citizens' recognition (TF-1400) City Manager Birkelo stated that the matter of recognition to City employees and citizens could be coordinated, and he suggested a subcommittee of Council be formed to work on the course for this action. Councilwoman Teglia and Councilman Acosta so volunteered. No objections - so ordered. ¸15. ProCedure for appointment of citizen member to Refuse Review Board (TF-1408) Ci'ty Manager Birke!o requested Council's direc- tion as to procedure for the selection of a citizen member to the Refuse Review Board. Councilwoman Teg!ia stated that there was also a request for a citizen to represent the So. San Francisco Library Board to the Peninsula Library Citizens Advisory Board. She suggested that the two requests be advertised for citizens to respond. 3/7/79 Page 10 AGENDA (Continued) ITEMS FROM STAFF (_Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) ITEMS FROM STAFF (Continued) 15. Procedure for appointment of citizen No objections - Mayor Borba ordered the. public- member to Refuse Review Board (Cont.) tion. 16. ~Study Session for consideration Of 1978-79 Capital Improvement Program (TF-1438) City Manager Birkelo stated that because of the hour, this would preclude COuncil's discussing this matter and suggested it be held over to a Study Meeting. Council commented on items within the Capital Improvement Program, one of which was the parti- cipation with the School District concerning the bridge and pathway at E1Camino High School. City Manager Birkelo announced that the bridge had been installed this day. No objections - Mayor Borba ordered the matter continued to a Study Meeting to be held 3/28/79. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Comment re recent newspaper distribution ~Councilman Acosta waived discussion of the recent (TF- 1469) distribUtion of a newspaper pending additional ~_~-/,,~-~ information from Staff. Parked-car and Automobile-repair Situation (TF-1471) Councilman Damonte commented on the parked-cars' problem, one of which was at 523 Baden Avenue. Councilman Mirri commented on the parking problems in Willow Gardens and on his field trip with the Chief of Police to that area. Councilman Damonte remarked about repairs being done to cars on City streets and sidewalks. Request for Itemized List of Landscaping for the Brosnan Condominium Project (TF-1535) (TF-1553) Chief of Police Datzman reported that the new ordinance would provide the vehicle to correct these situations, In referenCe to the Brosnan Condominium project, Councilwoman Teglia requested to have an itemized list submitted to Council before insertion in the DCCR's detailing exactly what will be in the landscape plans: the scope of work,-plantings, Size and plant names, soil preparation, irri- gation system, etc. Councilman Mirri recommended that grass be used in preference to plantings which do not survive. Council was assured that theywould receive a detailed report. 3/7/79 Page 11 AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued) GOOD AND WELFARE (TF-1559) Executive Personnel Session (TF-1562) (TF-1566) GOOD AND WELFARE No one answered Mayor Borba's invi. tation to speak under Good and Welfare. Council adjourned to an EXecutive personnel Session at 12:05 a.m. Meeting was recalled to order at 12:16 a.m.; no action taken. M/S Damonte/Mirri - That the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, March 14, 1979,.7:00 p.m., Council Conference Room, City Hall. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Time of adjournment: 12:18 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED: Ma)~gar/egar t M. Pettigrew,,_J~ity Clerk City~oftSouth San Francisco / rWiTl~iam A. Borb~r-, fqayor 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 are available for inspection, review and copying. 3/7/79 Page 12