HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1979-04-26Mayor Terry J. Mirri
Vice Mayor Ronald G. Acosta
Council;
William A. Borba
Emanuele N. Damonte
Roberta Cerri Teglia
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Con,ference Room
April 26~, 1979
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Government Code of the State of
California, that the City Council of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting
on Thursday, April 26, 1979, at 4:00 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room, City
Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California.
Purpose of Meeting:
2nd Reading/Adoption - Personnel Ordinance amending Sec. 6 of
Ordinance No. 449, by the addition of the classification of
Director of Community Development
2. Sign Hill Project
3. Parks Reorganization
4. Modification of Section 13.301 (d), Uniform Fire Code, City Ordinance
No. 654 - Kaiser Parking Structure, 1200 E1 Camino Real
5. Adjournment to specific date to consider She Downtown Revitalization
bids
Dated:
April 20, 1979
T~erry J. MirLfP, mayor
City of South San Francisco
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AGENDA
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: (TF-250)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
League of California Cities
Bulletin
Purpose of the Special Meeting
ACTION TAKEN
Special Meeting
4:07 p.m. Mayor Mirri presiding.
Recited
Council present: Acosta, Borba, Damonte,
Teglia and Mayor Mirri
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Birkelo noted that the latest
legislative bulletin of the League of California
Cities had been distributed to Council for their
information re the McCarthy-Priolo proposal, a
structural change of local government finance.
The City Manager explained the purpose of the
evening to conclude the pending business to
allow for the adjournment to May 16, 1979.
AGENDA (Continued) ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
CITY MANAGER
Staff Report 4/!6/79 recommending
Council adopt the Ord amending Ord
449, Sec 6 - addi'ng classification
of Di'rector of~Community Development
to non-compet!tive service
(TF-263)
2nd Reading/Adoption
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC 6 OF ORD
449 ADOPTED MARCH 21, 1960 ENTITLED
"AN ORD OF THE CITY OF SO. SAN FRAN-
CISCO RECREATING & RESTABLISHING A
PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF
SO. SAN FRANCISCO & REPEALING ORD
216 & ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES
PARKS AND RECREATION
e
Staff Report 4/18/79 recommending ·
l~.andscape architectural services -
Sign Hill Park
(TF-278)
(TF-396)
CITY MANAGER ~. 1~
City ManagerBirkelo explained that the adoption
o~ the Ord!nance this evening would allow for
acceleration of the recruitment efforts for
this position. He further explained the respon-
sibilities and functions of the Community
Development and its Director.
M/S Borba/Damonte - That the second reading of
the Ordinance in its entirety be waived.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
M/S Acosta/Borba - That the Ordinance be adopted
by title only.
ORDINANCE 790-79
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton briefly
spoke on the project which is the culmination of
an original proposal submitted by the Beautifi-
cation Subcommitee in 1973. He further commented
on the monies to be received from the 1974 Bond
Act after 7/1/79 and commented on the scope of
work, planting, and pathways for hiking, and the
installation of a irrigation system which will
also be used for fire retardation.
Council inquired if this project could not be
developed as a school project for upper-grade
students.
City Manager Birkelo explained the design of an
irrigation system and complex preparation of
plans and specifications as outside the skills
of students.
Council further debated the $50,000 allocation
tentatively approved for this project and the
need of neighborhood parks of repair and
maintenance; the probability that funds would
not be sufficient to complete the Sign Hill Park;
the speculative use aspect of the proposed park;
the feasibility of utilizing volunteer work to
provide an acess to the area?
MIS Borba/Damonte ~. That this matter be referred
back to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
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AGENDA (Continued)
(TF-400)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
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City Manager Birkelo stated that several people
were present who were interested in Item No. 4,
and he requested that it might be taken out of
order.
FI RE
FI,RE
e
Staff Report 4/26/79 recommending City Manager Birkelo stated that this was a situa-
Council approve modi'fication of Sec. tion where the Fire Code has certain requirements
13.301(d), Uniform Fire Code Ord. 654 which may be altered by the Fire Chief Under cer-
Kaiser Parking Structure tain given circumstances and the City Attorney
(TF-402) has suggested, should Council so desire, that
they ratify such deviation from the Code - autho-
rization to waive requirements for a sprinkler
system in the outdoor garage facility.
Council questioned Fire Chief Zylker regarding
Class A structure and possibility of automobile
fires.
Chief Zylker responded that there would be wet
and dry standing pipes available on each floor;
water at each level; and fire extinguishers in
each hose cabinet.
(TF-435)
M/S Borba/Acosta - That the modification of Sec.
13.301(d), Uniform F~'re Code, City Ord. No. 654 -
Kaiser Parking Structure - be approved.
Fire Chief Zylker remarked that a pharmacy which
will occupy a part of the area will be totally
sprinklered.and the remaining space will be open
parking. Should there be a change in the use,
this request would be brought to Council.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Be
Adjournment to specific date to
cons ider Downtown Revi tal i zati on
(TF-444)
City Manager Birkelo commented that this matter
could be held over to the May 16th meeting.
No objections - so ordered.
Staff Report 4/18/79 re Parks
Division Restructuring
(TF-449)
City Manager Birkelo explained that the Staff
.Report included Staff's proposal, Council 57
AFSCME'sproposal, and also information previously
discussed by Council.
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton gave a
synopsis of the functions since the retirements of
the Parks Superintendent and Landscape Specialist.
He explained'that the first proposal'would com-
bine the two positions and the Landscape Special-
ist would be a credentialed person. He further
explained that the PMW IV specifications would
allow for more supervisory responsibilities,
"Park Supervisor," with delegation of supervision
in the yard.
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AGENDA (Continued)
PARKS AND RECREAT!,ON
o
Staff Report 4/18/79 re Parks
Division Restructuring
(TF-475)
(TF-546)
(TF-575)
(TF-800)
(TF-866)
(TF-870)
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
PARKS AND RECREATION
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton continued
his explanation of the proposed restructuring,
the eX~S.ting~Park$ DiViSion structure with modifi-
cations; the existing Parks Division structure
with no modifications; and the modified proposal
w~th elimination of Parks Superintendent and
PMW IV's.
Mr. George Popyack, Union Representative AFSCME,
addressed the issues of deterioration of parks,
and medians; number of people to perform the
necessary work and the matter of more supervision.
He stated that the PMW IV had received a land-
scape contractor's license; and their proposal
to upgrade the PMW IV's to Park Supervisors and
eliminate the position of Superintendent of Parks/
Landscape Specialist would save $26,000, and
provides 9 promotional opportunities.
The Director responded by citing the numbers of
people in the division and the incidents of
sick leave; and the need for supervision.
Council discussed the ratio of men to supervisors
and efficiency, and the merit of the two proposals
Staff's and Union's, and the cost of upgrading.
Council deliberated the matter of deterioration
of parks and loss of park workers; the appre-
hension of eliminating the Landscape Specialist;
and proper compensation for work performed.
Director of Parks & Recreation Norton concurred
in Council's wish for "in-house" selection to be
made and the necessary training for eventual
promotions.
Councilwoman Teglia moved that the second proposal
be adopted.
After an explanation of increased budget costs,
Councilwoman Teglia withdrew her motion.
M/S Teglia/Borba - That Proposal No. 1 be approved
and adopted; and, in addition, "in-house" con~
sideration be given rather than "going out."
City'Manager Birkelo stated that Council's
preference would be transmitted to the Personnel
Board to follow Council's concern.
Council briefly discussed the new structure of
PMW I"s, II's, III's and Superintendent of
Parks and Landscape with the savings of $16,000.
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AGENDA (Continued)
PARKS AND RECREATION
3. Staff Report 4/18/79 re Parks
Division Restructuring
(TF-882)
(TF-886)
GOOD AND WELFARE
(TF-907)
Inquiry re City Staff's working
with Planning Commission on new
developments - landscaping
(TF-951)
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Ma~a~e,t/ M. Pettigrew, ?j/fy Clerk
Cii~ ~ South San Franc~isco
ACTION TAKEN (Continued)
pARKS AND RECREATION
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Carried by majority roll call .vote; Mayor Mirri
voting "No,"
Director of Parks and Recreation Norton advised
Council of some minor changes i'n the job specifi-
cations to conform to thei'r wish.
Council requested a Staff Report on Sick Leave.
City Manager Birkelo stated that the City was
presently doing an extensive analysis of City
Sick Leave and would be ready soon.
Council further discussed the reclassification
and vacancy; and closed promotional examinations.
Mayor Mirri invited Staff and Council to speak.
Since no one spoke, Mayor Mirri asked if anyone
in the audience wished to speak under Good
and Welfare.
GOOD AND WELFARE
Mrs. Agee, Resident Manager of Stonegate III,
inquired if someone from the Parks & Recreation
works with the Planning Commission on new devel-
opments or work presently under construction.
She recounted her meeting with Mr. Wheeler and
the consultant re landscape plans and her pleasur(
at quality of service. She spoke about her oppo-
sition to the Brosnan development.
Director or Parks and Recreation Norton stated
that the Superintendent of Parks and Landscape's
function would be to work with planning and the
developer in progress inspections.
Council requested that the changes addressed to
the Architectural Committee be brought up at
public meetings so that the citizens would be
aware of any contemplated changes.
M/S Teglia/Damonte - That the meeting be
adjourned.
Carried unanimously by voice vote.
Time of adjournment; 6;07 p.m.
APPROVED;
T~er. ~~Mi/L~/ri, ~o'r~
bi ~y of' SOuth Sa'~rancisco
4/26/79
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