HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1991-07-10Mayor Jack Drago
Council:
Richard A. Haffey
Gus Nicolopulos
John R. Penna
Roberta Cerri Teglia
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
July 10, 1991
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the
State of California, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a
Special Meeting on Wednesday, the lOth day of July 1991, at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal
Services Building Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California.
Purpose of the meeting:
1. Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion of personnel matters,
labor relations, property negotiations and litigation.
Barbara A. Battaya, City (~]/erk
City of South San Francisco
Dated: July 3, 1991
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Closed Session for the purpose of
the discussion of personnel
matters, labor relations, property
negotiations and litigation.
RECALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION TAKEN
6:45 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding.
Council present:
Council Absent:
Haffey, Penna, Teglia,
and Drago.
Nicolopulos.
City Clerk Battaya stated that Vice Mayor
Nicolopulos had informed her Office that
he was on vacation and unable to attend
tonight's meeting.
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at
6:46 p.m. to discuss the items noticed.
Mayor Drago recalled the meeting to order
at 7:35 p.m., all Council present, no
action was taken.
M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adjourn the
meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 7:35 p.m.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
~arbara A. Battaya, City. C~W~k
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED. ~
ack Drago, Mayor
South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose
of an item. Oral communications, 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.
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Mayor Jack Drago
Council:
Richard A. Haffey
Gus Nicolopulos
John R. Penna
Roberta Cerri Teglia
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION:
__PRESENTATIONS
Resolution Commending Firefighter Gary/oQ~
Kibbee ~
Resolution Commending Police Officer
Paul Carter
Resolution Commending Oscar Galeno ~oQ7
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Drago Requested:
- Consensus of Council to remove
Item No. 12 in that there was not
time to pursue this issue, and
asked that it be continued
indefinitely.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
July 10, 1991
ACTION TAKEN
7:36 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding.
Council present: Haffey, Penna, Teglia,
and Drago.
Council absent: Nicolopulos.
City Clerk Battaya stated that Vice Mayor
Nicolopulos had informed her Office that
he was on vacation and unable to attend
tonight's meeting.
The Pledge was recited.
Pastor Lineman, Kaiser Hospital, gave
the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Drago read aloud the commendation
for Mr. Kibbee's participation in Desert
Storm as a veteran of the Persian Gulf
War.
Councilman Penna read aloud the commen-
dation for Mr. Carter's participation in
Desert Storm as a veteran of the Persian
Gulf War.
Councilwoman Teglia read aloud the
commendation for Mr. Galeno's service to
the community as a Personnel Boardmember.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Armas stated that there were
no changes to the Agenda.
00218 ·
So ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No one chose to speak.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
"' COMMUNITY FORUM
...... CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Minutes of
the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
6/26/91, and the Regular Meeting
of 6/26/91.
2. Motion to confirm expense claims
of 7/10/91.
o
Resolutions declaring the date of /
the General Municipal Election for
1991, and requesting election'j~-w°~
services from the County Clerk.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE DATE OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR
1991, ORDERING THE PUBLICATION OF
A NOTICE OF ELECTION AS REQUIRED BY
THE ELECTIONS CODE AND ESTABLISHING
THE HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLS
SHALL BE OPEN
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY ~o~~
CLERK OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TO RENDER
SPECIFIED ELECTION SERVICES
COMMUNITY FORUM
Mayor Drago stated that at the last
meeting Council had heard comments from
the former City Attorney regarding the
performance of the City Clerk, and he
wanted to give the City Clerk an oppor-
tunity to respond.
City Clerk Battaya stated that she was
grateful that San Mateo Times Reporter
Marshall Wilson did give her the oppor-
tunity to present her side of the story,
instead of the way it was presented that
night -- being attacked viciously, and no
one bothering to hear what she had to
say.
She stated that as far as the attack
itself -- she did not feel that was
worthy of a response, for she would then
be just as debasing as the attacker; and
with that would let it go.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Approved in the amount of $1,120,479.60.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-91
RESOLUTION NO. 79-91
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A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N OF)~':~m~~' - ~
CONSENT CALENDAR
e
Resolution approving Cooperation
Agreement with the County of San
Mateo to form a consortium required
to receive HOME funds under the
National Affordable Housing Act.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL
AND EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FORMING A CONSORTIUM
REQUIRED TO RECEIVE HOME FUNDS
Resolution awarding the
construction contract for the
Municipal Services Building
Skylight to O'Keefe's Inc., in the
amount of $66,805 as the lowest
responsible bidder.
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
SKYLIGHT
e
Resolution approving the Sunshine
Villas Final Map, and directing ~o~0
the City Clerk to record the
related documents.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL
MAP ENTITLED SUNSHINE VILLAS
SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZE RELATED
ACTS
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Resolution establishing the tax
rate for financing the Municipal
Services Building for Fiscal Year
1991-1992.
A RESOLUTION FIXING A SPECIAL
PROPERTY TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-
92
Resolution directing the Finance
Director to encumber unexpended
funds for the Safety Element of the
General Plan, and production
of the Historic Preservation video.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET
CONSENT CALENDAR
Removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion by Councilman Penna.
Removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion by Councilwoman Teglia.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-91
RESOLUTION NO. 81-91
Removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion by Councilman Penna.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
~CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Resolution - Continued.
AMENDMENT 92-1 TO THE 1991-1992
OPERATING BUDGET
Resolution approving plans and spe-
cifications and advertisement for
bids for the Water Quality Control
Plant Electrical Facilities.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE
WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE WATER
QUALITY CONTROL PLANT ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES
e
Resolution approving Cooperation
Agreement with the County of San ~
Mateo to form a consortium required
to receive HOME funds under the
National Affordable Housing Act.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL
AND EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FORMING A CONSORTIUM
REQUIRED TO RECEIVE HOME FUNDS
Be
Resolution awarding the
construction contract for the ~ °~0
Municipal Services Building
Skylight to O'Keefe's Inc., in the
amount of $66,805 as the lowest
responsible bidder.
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
SKYLIGHT
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 82-91
M/S Haffey/Teglia - To approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of
Items No. 4, 5, and 8.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Director of Economic & Community
Development Costello explained the pro-
cess of eligibility for the program
through the consortium for very low
income residents, however, individuals
could not qualify but it was a source of
matching funds.
M/S Penna/Teglia - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-91
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that she had
toured the MSB roof and was satisfied
that this project would not impact the
roof. She stated that since the roof had
to be manufactured and would not be in by
September, she questioned if interim
measures should be taken for the rainy
season in October. She asked that
Council be apprised of any such
necessity.
M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the
Resolution.
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5. Resolution - Continued.
Resolution directing the Finance
Director to encumber unexpended
funds for the Safety Element of th~
General Plan, and production
of the Historic Preservation video.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET
AMENDMENT 92-1 TO THE 1991-1992
OPERATING BUDGET
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5~O~q
10. Motion to approve the Neighborhood
Strategy Area Improvement Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-91
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Director of Economic & Community
Development Costello stated that this was
a reappropriation of funds not expended
in the last fiscal year that needed to
be encumbered in the current year. She
explained the programs involved.
M/S Penna/Teglia - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-91
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Director of Economic & Community
Development Costello described the whole
program which included a target project
area between Orange and Commercial, up to
Miller; meeting with the community mem-
bers on neighborhood preservation, etc.
Mr. George Bugnatto, 216 Juniper Ave.,
questioned the rationale for picking this
area rather than a more impacted area in
Old Town that would have been a truer
test of this program.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that the Old
Town programs were in place, and Council
had talked about this area while in
retreat and proceeded to enlarge the area
and develop strategy. She stated that
another area that had been recognized as
needing help was Willow Gardens and
Council would prioritize that program
later.
Councilman Haffey stated that prioritiza-
tion could be discussed at a study
session.
M/S Teglia/Penna - To approve the
Neighborhood Strategy Area Improvement
Program.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
'--ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11.
Resolution approving an agreement
with Callander & Assoc. to provide~o~D
consulting services for Orange
Memorial Park.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALLANDER &
ASSOCIATES AND THE CITY FOR THE
ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Director of Public Works Parini explained
the bidding process: 39 bids solicited;
12 firms responded; staff reviewed the
bids and culled out the top four;
Councilmembers Teglia and Haffey,
Recreation Commissioner Caparella; Senior
Civil Engr. VonDoren, and Acting
Director of Recreation & Parks Nagel
interviewed the four and selected
Callander & Assoc.; bid range was
$208,000 - $600,000, etc.
Mayor Drago stated that he was not com-
fortable with the firm selected and cri-
ticized the under estimates of the firm
on the Buri Buri Project which had almost
jeopardized the entire project. He
stated that he would not support the firm
because he did not believe in giving a
second chance to consultants.
Mr. Peter Callander spoke of the rigorous
review process, and justified the
under estimates as being due to the remo-
deling of the rest room. He suggested
inserting a clause in the contract to
bring it within 10% of the designated
fund.
Mayor Drago stated that he had problems
with the cost the City had to pick up,
and questioned how many field trips Mr.
Callander had made.
Mr. Callander stated that the last time
was 1~2 months ago, and he had personally
made a commitment of manhours of his own
time because he felt that this project
was the project of the decade for his
firm.
Councilman Haffey stated that the firm
had extreme competition, and even though
he had a slight bias against them because
of the concerns the Mayor voiced - he had
changed his mind based on their
presentation.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that she had
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
--ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Resolution - Continued.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
12. Motion to waive reading and ~1
introduce an ordinance for a
vehicle allowance for City Council.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.12 OF THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Public Hearing - Conduct Hearing; ~0
resolution approving Engineer's
Report confirming the assessment
and ordering levy of assessment for
the South San Francisco Landscape
and Lighting Maintenance Assessment
District - Pointe Grand Business
Park.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S
REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING LEVY OF
ASSESSMENT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT - POINTE GRAND BUSINESS
PARK
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
been concerned with site problems which
only Callander had addressed, as well as
the firm having attended four public
meetings.
M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-91
Carried by majority roll call vote, Mayor
Drago voted no.
Mayor Drago directed staff to include a
copy of all agreements with the staff
report on items Council would vote upon.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
Removed from the agenda, and no action
was taken under Agenda Review.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing.
Director of Public Works stated that only
one property owner was involved in this
assessment and was in total agreement.
Mayor Drago invited those wishing to
speak for or against the item to step to
the dais - no one did, and he closed the
Public Hearing.
M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-91
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
--PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public Hearing - Conduct Hearing;
Resolution fixing assessment rate
for Willow Gardens Parks and
Parkways Maintenance District for
Fiscal Year 1991/92 at $209.00 per
unit per parcel.
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF
REVENUE REQUIRED IN THE WILLOW
GARDENS PARKS AND PARKWAYS
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1991-92 AND IMPOSING THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Director of Recreation & Parks
Nagel stated that the Willow Gardens com-
mon greens were the responsibility of the
City after being deeded to the City
several years ago with the requirement
that the City maintain it with funds
derived from a percentage of the property
tax revenue from the District.
He described in detail the deterioration
of walkways, play apparatus, irrigated
turf areas, shrubs and trees and the
needed capital improvements.
He spoke of Council having set the
assessment rate last year at $209.00 per
unit per parcel which assumed a 10 year
implementation plan for maintenance and
capital improvements. He stated that the
project would go out to bid in September
1991, and construction would begin in
October 1991.
Councilman Penna stated that he had
managed two places in Willow Gardens and
had sold one, but it was over a year
since he had been associated with
anything in the area, and questioned if
he still had a conflict of interest.
City Attorney O'Toole stated that if
there had not been contact for over a
year - there was no conflict.
Councilwoman Teglia stated that a resi-
dent had questioned the frequency of
maintenance, mowing of lawns, and litter
pickup in the common greens.
Mr. Don Taylor, Cagwin & Dorward, stated
that they were on site two days a week,
and they mowed every other week. He
stated that Willow Gardens trash accum-
ulation was above other areas due to the
wind blowing the trash over the
neighborhood.
Discussion followed: that the level of
service by the contractor did not change
before or after the additional
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A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N ~ilF~,C~G
-PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public Hearing - Continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
assessment; that it took a year to accum-
ulate the funds from the additional
assessment and then wait for future years
assessments before the capital improve-
ments could be made; that a subcommittee
had not been set up, etc.
Mr. Frank DeCesare, 389 Heather Way,
stated that he owned property at 312
Susie Way, and felt that the increased
assessment was way out of line. He
stated that he did not have a lawn in
front of his property, and had some
greens that did not need maintenance.
He stated that he had asked the former
Director to get estimates for the main-
tenance to get a better deal for the pro-
perty owners, and he had never heard
anything. He spoke of his mortgage
payment going up $150.00 due to the
assessments, and asked that the Council
reconsider the assessments.
Mr. John P. Jacob, 105 Valleyview Way,
stated that when he had bought the pro-
perty in Willow Gardens there had not
been an assessment, and therefore had not
anticipated this new assessment which he
protested.
He stated that the rental market was soft
and he could not pass the increase on to
his tenants, and felt this was a penalty
upon the property owners.
Mr. Sylvester S. Sharma, 6 San Felipe,
stated that he owned property at 997
Sandra Court, and felt that the City
should have a longer noticing period. He
stated with the new assessment he did not
notice any improvements in the main-
tenance of the common greens. He stated
that his share of the common greens was
only 16' x 12' and he resented the
assessment because he did a better job in
maintaining his San Felipe property and
did it at a fraction of the cost, etc.
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Public Hearing - Continued.
15.
/
Public Hearing - Conduct Hearing; ~)~b~<5
~esolution fixing the assessment ~'
rate for the West Park 3 Parks and-
Parkways Maintenance District for
Fiscal Year 1991/92 at $101.00 per
unit per parcel.
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT OF
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Arthur A. Ancheta, 171Mariposa Ave.,
Daly City stated that he owned 368 Susie
Way, and thought this was an outrageous
fee for a 45' width building when the
trees were not being trimmed and were
dying because of not being watered.
Mr. Jimmy Brusco, 635 Palm Ave.,
questioned what had happened to the money
collected over the years - why has
nothing been done. He stated that the
sidewalk had only been put in once - why
hadn't capital improvements been made.
He objected to all of the water being
used in Buri Buri park, and felt that
litter pickup twice a week was not enough
and objected to the broken bottles in the
shrubbery that were not being picked up.
City Manager Armas stated that staff
and/or the subcommittee would be happy to
privately listen to complaints and make a
list.
Councilman Penna suggested setting up a
subcommittee to meet with the property
owners for their input, as was done in
West Park.
Mayor Drago appointed Councilmembers
Penna and Teglia to sit as the
subcommittee, and closed the Public
Hearing.
M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adopt the
resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-91
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Director of Recreation & Parks
Nagel explained the City's responsibility
with the dedicated common greens, and the
lack of funds for capital improvements,
presented slides of the area in question.
Assistant City Manager Martell gave a
financial overview using visual graphics.
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AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing - Continued.
REVENUE REQUIRED IN THE WEST PARK
3 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1991-92 AND IMPOSING THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT
ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ms. Shirley Tang, 2406 Unwin Court, spoke
of the attempted and successful robberies
in the neighborhood wherein the thieves
utilized the common greens to enter or
leave the houses. She felt the common
greens were a liability to the home
owners which they did not use, and did
not welcome this assessment. She stated
that the dogs and cats in the area use
the area for a sand box, and unsavory
people are using the park at all times of
day and night - and felt that was why
there had been a rape in the area.
Mr. Paul Braunreiter, 3806 Kent Way,
suggested removing the ivy from the com-
mon greens because it was a haven for the
roof rats who thrive, multiply, and
become a health hazard.
Mr. Richard Ghiotto, 3924 Stein Court,
felt that the Council would adopt the
assessment regardless of the opposition
of the home owners shown at various
meetings. He felt that if the assessment
proved to be greater than needed it would
not be returned to the residents.
Councilman Penna stated that if there was
extra it would be used to maintain the
area because it was the residents money.
Mr. Ghiotto wanted to know what guaranty
the City had that the contractor would do
the work.
Acting Director of Recreation & Parks
Nagel stated that there would be checks
and balances, and that anyone could sign
up to be on the committee to offer the
City imput. He stated that staff would
also be monitoring the work.
Discussion followed: that doing the work
on a piecemeal basis was not working;
that there had been a commitment in the
meetings for a ten year program; Mr.
Ghiotto thought that it should be put out
to bid to get an accurate cost before the
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Pub. l.i.c Hearing - Continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
assessment was put on and then a pay as
you go method, with an assessment just
prior to the start up date; many dif-
ferent complaints on the maintenance
work, etc.
Ms. Diane Smith, 3900 Crofton Way, stated
that the present contractor was incom-
petent to do the work, and complained
that she never received notices of neigh-
borhood meetings.
City Clerk Battaya read the protest
letter from Ms. Rachel Sommors Groffman
(a copy is on file in the Clerk's Office
along with the other letters turned in
tonight).
Mr. Philip J. Bernheim, 3606 Bassett
Court, stated that this plan was the best
of those presented at the meetings, and
money spent now was less costly than
later.
Ms. Eloise Kee, 2342 Greendale Dr.,
stated that sometimes they did not have
police protection and there were many
robberies, but that was a condition
everywhere. She stated that she agreed
that the work should be done.
Ms. Kathryn Mulgrew, 2407 Unwin Court,
spoke for she and her father-in-law who
she said had applied to be on the commit-
tee and had never been contacted. She
stated that Mr. Mulgrew had put out many
flyers and canvassed the neighborhood to
attend tonight's meeting and become
involved.
She felt that a committee of 27 was an
insignificant ratio to represent the
people in West Park 3, and felt that if a
vote was taken of the residents in atten-
dance tonight, the results would be dif-
ferent.
Councilman Penna stated that of the
people that attended the meetings, only
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
--PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Pg~blic Hearing - Continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
one had said no to the ten year
assessment, and the group had said they
did not want to go with piecemeal impro-
vements or bonds; and they wanted the
work done in twelve to fifteen months.
He stated that the presentation made at
the meeting was over two and a half
hours, and there was a flow of concerns
addressed that were similar to those
voiced tonight.
Ms. Mulgrew stated that the City had
accepted a deed to the common greens, and
the property owners did not have a say in
the matter yet had to bail the City out.
She stated that she had been a bond
broker for ten years, and she felt that a
bond for $1,000,000 for ten years was
excessive and did not carry guarantees.
She stated that in twenty years there had
been little use of the common greens
other than by rapists, child molesters,
and thieves. She stated that it was a
large area of property and there was a
great need for a police patrol to curb
the number of burglaries. She also
stated that because of the unsavory
people in the greens she would not
allow her child to play there unattended.
Discussion followed: the type of bonds
to be floated; on the City's bond rating;
debt service; City would go out to bid on
the competitive process; the interest
rate was dependent on the market; that
the assessment included an enhanced main-
tenance standard; concern over the safety
of the existing walkways, etc.
Mr. Robert Castillo, Housman Court,
stated that he had attended 3 of the
meetings and complained that the par-
ticipation was not present from the
people. He stated that he only saw 2% of
the 1,500 residents represented, and felt
that the Council had not reached all of
the people. He stated that when a com-
pany wanted a vote of the shareholders
they sent certified letters which are to
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
--PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing - Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
be signed and kept as a permanent record.
He felt the City should spend $5,000 -
$10,000 on mailings to reach each of the
1,500 property owners and outline each of
the alternatives that must be returned to
the City agreeing that the assessment was
or was not correct. He felt that a 2%
representation was taxation without
representation.
Discussion followed: what the mailings
to the property owners included; a Mr.
Fischer had complained to Councilwoman
Teglia of the flyer he had received;
encouragement for the residents to take
part in the committee work; complaint
about cars parked in the walkways, etc.
Police Chief Datzman stated that although
the subject was property maintenance the
flyer went beyond that. He stated that
he had a lot of respect for the Mulgrew
family and their concerns, and suggested
that the police be in attendance at
future meetings with the neighborhood to
address factual and true concerns of all.
He stated that there were problems
through the accessibility of the common
greens, windows, and hidden doorways, and
there were unmarked cars patrolling,
young undercover policemen on bicycles,
and police walking dogs patrolling the
areas.
Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing.
M/S Teglia/Penna - To adopt the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-91
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilwoman Te§lia requested a meeting
with the Public Facilities Subcommittee
on the Westborough Fire House.
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A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N [i~.i~'L~
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Dra9o wanted someone to volunteer
to replace him on the Conference Center
Board.
He questioned why the Master Fee changes
included more than the seven changes
agreed to by the Council.
City Clerk Battaya stated that the City
Attorney had taken care of the matter.
16.
Closed Session for the purpose of
the discussion of personnel
matters, labor relations, property
negotiations and litigation.
Council Chose not to hold a Closed
Session.
M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adjourn the
meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
Time of adjournment was 11:05 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, City CI~>~
City of South San Francisco
f J~ck Drago, Mayo4~
.ity of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose
of an item. Oral communications, 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.
7/10/91
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