HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1992-12-09 Chairwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
Boardmembers:
JaCk Drago
Joseph A. Fernekes
' -lohn R. Penna
Robert Yee
M!N_UIES
Recreation and Park District
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
December 9, 1992
OOl
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
(Cassette No. 1)
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
12/11/91.
--"DJOURNMENT:
5/b-3
ACI!ON TAKEN
6:52 p.m. Chairwoman Teglia presiding.
Boardmembers present:
Boardmembers absent:
Drago, Fernekes, and
Teglia.
Penna, and Yee.
M/S Femekes/Drago - To approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of 12/11/91.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Drago/Fernekes - To adjourn the meeting.
Time of adjournment was 6:53 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya,
Recreation and Park District
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED.
Jto'berta Cerri Teglia, Chairwon~
Recreation and Park District
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Agency meeting show the action taken by the Recreation and Park District 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.
12/9/92
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Chairwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
Boardmembers:
Jack Drago
Joseph A. Fernekes
'ohn R. Penna
~.obert Yee
MINUTES
Industrial Development Authority
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
December 9, 1992
O02
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
(Cassette No. 1)
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
12/11/91. ,~1~3
· }JOURNMENT:
ACTION TAKEN
?:00 p.m. Chakwoman Teglia pFesiding.
Boardmembers present: Drago, Fernekes, and
Teglia.
Boardmembers absent: Penna, and Yee.
MIS Fernekes/Drago - To approve the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of 12/11/91.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S Drago/Fernekes - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 7:01 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, C
Industrial Development Authority
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED.
- oberta
Cerri Teglia, Ch~i~man
Industrial Development Affthority
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Agency meeting show the action taken by the Industrial Development Authority 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.
12/9/92
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Chairwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
Boardmembers:
Jack Drago
Joseph A. Femekes
---Xohn R. Penna
robert Yee
M!NUIES
Surplus Property Authority
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
December 9, 1992
003
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
(Cassette No. 1)
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
12/11/91. .5;/~'-B
F~JOURNMENT:
ACT!O.N TAKEN
7:01 p.m. Chairwoman Teglia presiding.
Boardmembers present: Drago, Fernekes, and
Teglia.
Boardmembers absent: Penna, and Yee.
M/S Drago/Fernekes - To approve the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of 12/11/91.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S FernekesfDrago - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 7:02 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, Clerk (-./
Surplus Property Authority
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED.
,--R'oberta Cerri Teglia, Chairwo~
Surplus Property Authority
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Agency meeting show the action taken by the Surplus Property Authority 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.
12/9/92
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Chairwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
Boardmembers:
Jack Drago
Joseph A. Femekes
.... ,hn R. Penna
~bert Yee
MINUTES
South San Francisco
Capital Improvements Authority
Municipal Services Building
VOL.
,. 0O4
Community Room
December 9, 1992
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Municipal Code and Resolution of the City of South San Francisco,
that the South San Francisco Capital Improvements Financing Authority of the City of South San Francisco will hold a
Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 1992, at 7:05 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room,
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California.
Purpose of the meeting:
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 12/11/91.
2. Adjournment.
Clerk
South San Francisco Capital Improvements Authority
City of South San Francisco
A~NDA
AC!!~N TAKEN
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
7:03 p.m. Chairwoman Teglia presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Boardmembers present:
Boardmembers absent:
Drago, Fernekes, Penna,
Yee, and Teglia.
None.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
12/11/91. ,.6-'/~~-~ .3
MIS Femekes/Drago - To approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of 12/11/91.
Carried by majority voice vote, Boardmember Yee
abstained.
MIS Drago/Fernekes - To adjourn the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Time of adjournment was 7:04 p.m.
12/9/92
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_RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, Cler
S.S.F. Capital Improvements Financing Authority
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED.
Cerri Teglia, Chairv~,o/9~n
S.S.F. Capital Improvements Financing Authority
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Agency meeting show the action taken by the South San Francisco Capital Improvements Financing
Authority 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.
12/9/92
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Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Council:
Jack Drago
Joseph A. Fernekes
'" John R. Penna
Robert Yee
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
December 9, 1992
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 9th day of December
1992, at 7:15 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco,
California.
Purpose of the meeting:
Dated:
1. Presentation of Public Safety Awards.
December 6, 1992
City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
ALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGE_NDA
(Cassette No. 1)
1. Presentation of Public Safety Awards.
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ACI!QN T A!(E N
7:15 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Drago, Fernekes, Penna, Yee,
and Teglia.
None.
Police Chief Datzman invited Mayor Teglia to assist
he and the Fire Chief in presenting the public safety
awards which he felt were significant in
nature.
Fire Chief Stark presented awards to the following
people: Mr. Paul Stanley, and Terry Gradney.
Police Chief Datzman presented awards to the fol-
lowing people: Ms. Jenna Pizzo; Mr. Paul John
Gutierrez; Ms. Carmen L. Omania; Ms. Dina
Armanino; and Deputy District Attorney Mary
Allhiser.
He proceeded to thank his Committee for their
cooperative efforts in the selection of the deserving
individuals.
MIS YeefPenna - To adjourn the meeting.
12/9/92
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AGENDA _ACIIQN TAKEN
·
tDJOURNMENT:
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 7:28 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED.
Barbara A. Battaya, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
X--~e~a-6erri Tegli~, Mayor~?~'~ City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica-
tions, 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.
12/9/92
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Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia
Council:
Jack Drago
Joseph A. Femekes
--John R. Penna
Robert Yee
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
December 9, 1992
VOL.q
00@
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
A_Q]~NDA
(Cassette No. 1)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
PRESENTATIONS
..GENDA REVIEW
City Manager Armas Requested: - Remove Item No. 9.
- Hear Item No. 12 after the Consent Calendar.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNITY FORUM
_ACI_IQN TAKEN
7:42 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Drago, Femekes, Penna, Yee,
and Teglia.
None.
The Pledge was recited.
Rev. Neeley, Grand Avenue Baptist Church, gave
the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
AGENDA REVIEW
So ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Margaret Pierson, 204 Rockwood, gave an
update on Art Rise: youth group would perform
Partridge in a Pear Tree followed by improvisational
comedy on Dec. 11-13, and again on Dec. llth and
19th; holding auditions for Painted Churches on
Dec. 14, 1992.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Mayor Teglia spoke of the Federal deregulations on
cable ccompanies, and the concern of the community
by the new Cable TV rate changes. She stated that
a new law would be implemented in the Spring, and
she would come back with a report at that time.
12/9/92
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AQENDA
--COMMUNITY FORUM
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of
11/18/92, Regular Meeting of 11/25/92, and ad-
journed Regular Meeting of 12/2/92.
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 12/9/92. ~'0 13
3. Resolution accepting grant from the California State
-- Library for $7,200, and approving Budget Amend-
ment No. 93-5 to the Operating budget. .5'~) 2_-3.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CALIFORNIA
LIBRARY SERVICES ACT GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR $7,200,
AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 93-5 TO
THE 1992-93 OPERATING BUDGET
Resolution approving plans and specifications, and
advertisement for bids for the parking lot landscap-
ing.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK
AND CALLING BIDS FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
OF DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS 1, 3, 4, 8
AND 9
Resolution awarding contract to A.M.E. Air Condi-
tioning in the mount of $20,515 as the lowest re-
sponsible bidder for the Municipal Services Building
Generator-Radiator Relocation. .6"er'gO
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
GENERATOR-RADIATOR RELOCATION
ACT!QN TAKEN
. ooq
COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilman Penna commented that even though the
City had a franchise with Cable TV it did not pre-
elude another company coming into the City and
getting a franchise because they were available to
anyone.
Mayor Teglia spoke of the newspaper article cort-
eerning the possible scavenger employee strike, and
asked that the City Manager watch the situation
closely and report to Council because of the fran-
chise.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Approved in the amount of $1,151,965.99.
Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion
by Mayor Teglia.
RESOLUTION NO. 158-92
RESOLUTION NO. 159-92
12/9/92
Page 2
TAKEN
_..CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution authorizing utility relocation agreements
for the Oyster Point Interchange Utility Reloeatio~i
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
UTILITY AGREEMENTS FOR THE OYSTER
POINT INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Resolution authorizing agreement with James .Mont-
gomery Engineers for the production of a sewer
system evaluation survey, and amending the Capital
Improvement Program.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT FOR PRODUCTION OF SEW-
ER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY AND AP-
PROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 93-6 TO THE
1992-93 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
8. Resolution awarding contract to Oliveira Fence, Inc.
in the amount of $24,735 as the lowest responsible
bidder, and budget amendment to the Capital Ira-
_ provement Program for the East Grand Avenue Medi-
an Railing. ~'0~
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR THE EAST GRAND AVENUE MEDIAN
RAILING PROJECT AND APPROVING BUDGET
AMENDMENT 93-7 TO THE 1992-1993 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET S { 2 o
Resolution authorizing agreement with Harris &
Assoc. to provide construction management services
for the Oyster Point Interchange Project. ~ /
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGE-
MENT SERVICES FOR THE OYSTER POINT
INTERCHANGE
10. Motion to cancel the Regular Meeting of 12/23/92.
~/_6-~
CONSENT CALENDAR
010
RESOLUTION NO. 160-92
Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion
by Councilman Yee.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-92
Removed from the Agenda by City Manager Annas
under Agenda Review.
So ordered.
MIS Ponna/Fomokes - To approve tho Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items 3, 7 and 9.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
12/9/92
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AQ~NDA AGI!Q~ TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution accepting grant from the California State
Library for $7,200, and approving Budget Amend-
ment No. 93-5 to the Operating Budget. 5'O 23
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CALIFORNIA
LIBRARY SERVICES ACT GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA. STATE. LIBRARY FOR .$7,200,
AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 93-5 TO
THE 1992-93OPERATING.BUDGET .... ·
CONSENT CALENDAR
Library Director Dancy stated that this particular
grant was for Project Read which had become a
model for literacy programs throughout the State
that would be promoted nationally. She stated that
this program gave people the skills to make a dif-
ference in their lives so they could come back and
contribute to society.
Mayor Teglia commended the people in the library'
who served the people of S.S.F. every day, and this
is every day business - and these every day efforts
are being recognized by the State of Calif. as an
excellent and worthy thing called a model which the
community should take note of and be proud.
Resolution authorizing agreement with James Mont-
gomery Engineers for the production of a sewer
system evaluation survey, and amending the Capital
Improvement Program. 5'0 ~
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT FOR PRODUCTION OF SEW-
ER SYSTEM EVALUATION SURVEY AND
APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 93-6 TO
THE 1992-93 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUD-
GET
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Consideration of letter from Avalon-Brentwood
Homeowners Association regarding the Avalon
School site.
MIS Drago/Fernekes - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 162-92
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
City Manager Armas stated that the State required:
1) an analysis of the quantity of flow; and 2) to
ascertain any weaknesses because of the age of the
system, and to satisfy State requirements.
Councilman Yee stated that he felt strongly that
phase I should be evaluated before going into the
second phase.
M/S Yee/Drago - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 163-92
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
City Manager Annas related: that the School Dis-
trict, after a lengthy process, had declared three
major parcels of property surplus. He stated that
the parcels include portions of the El Rancho
School, a triangle adjacent to the Alta Loma area,
and the former Avalon School. He stated that the
District needed to take those steps pursuant to State
law if the District plans to dispose of that property.
He stated that consistent with that law the District
must make available and notify public agencies, and
12/9/92
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
2. Consideration of letter from Avalon-Brentwood -
Continued.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
in priority order the City is the first to be afforded
the opportunity to purchase the property. He stated
that the same law says that if the City wishes to
purchase the property it can do so at 25 % of the
market value.
He stated that the City must notify the District with-
in 60 days from notification, and the notification had
been received a day ago.
He stated that a letter had been received from Mr.
Garbarino, President of the Avalon-Brentwood
Homeowners. Assoc., asking the City to acquire
some or all of the property. He stated that it had
been pointed out that the City could acquire it at the
reduced cost to serve open space and recreational
needs of that neighborhood, and to also carry out
some of the objectives the Council had outlined in
the park and recreation master plan that the Council
had adopted for open space.
He felt it was important to look at all of the sites
declared surplus for the recreation needs of the City,
and suggested that staff assemble information on the
potential costs of acquiring the property even at the
reduced rate and financing the acquisition; refer that
information to the Subcommittee; then come back to
the Council at the 1/27/92 meeting with a recom-
mendation to purchase one or more properties, and
the financial ramifications.
Mr. Richard Garbarino, 400 Avalon Dr., stated that
he was representing the Avalon-Brentwood Home-
owners Assn. as its President, and related the fol-
lowing: the park adjacent to the School was dedicat-
ed to the memory of six neighborhood boys killed in
an accident; that their recommendation was based on
the park and recreation master plan of 7/11/90
and that plan stated that the land should be acquired
from the School District, and the upper areas be
developed as a park for the citizens of S.S.F.; this
City has less percentage of open space per popula-
tion that any other City in San Mateo County; more
open space was needed - not less; the Avalon area
will not have open space if the School site is devel-
oped; if the memorial park is not purchased it will
be sold and developed; recommendation was to
purchase the property from in-lieu park fees, and
develop it in the future; 500 people had signed a
12/9/92
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
2. Consideration of letter from Avalon-Brentwood
Continu~.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
petition in support of the Council buying the proper-
ty; realizing the City's fiscal restraints - it could buy
at least half of the property for open space such as
the memorial park, and the first level of buildings
and playground next to the park; that the remainder
of the property, if developed, should be single fami-
ly detachedhomes'only,~to,be compatible'with the
surrounding neighborhood; concern about the status
of trees in the upper portion of the property which
acts as a natural wind barrier, and the fear of it
being lost through development, etc.
Mr. A1 Seubert, 224 Northwood Dr., expressed
concern over school closures, and future needs
through young families moving into the area that
will lead to overcrowding of Ponderosa School.
He suggested saving Avalon School and the upper
playground which had a beautiful bunch of monterey
cypress that acted as a wind break for the park, and
felt it would be a terrible waste if lost through de-
velopment.
Mr. Robert Hastings, 315 Lux, stated that he repre-
sented the Girls Softball Teams, and spoke of the
lack of playing fields for the youth organizations
that have to vie for playing time on the fields. He
urged the Council to purchase the surplus District
property to answer the needs of youth, as well as the
adult organizations using the fields or as a minimum
- replace the fields lost through development.
Mrs. Sam Marzetti, 427 Alta Vista Dr., stated that
she had attended Avalon School, was a life long
resident of this City, and did not want to see the
park and school lost to development. She stated that
many non-profit organizations use the Avalon build-
ings for services they perform for this community,
such as Head Start which low income people depend
upon, as well as, child care centers.
She noted that there was a drought going on, and
questioned how much water would be needed if the
area was developed with houses.
12/9/92
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
2. Consideration of Letter from Avalon-Brentwood ~
Continued.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
She stated that she had watched Ponderosa School
become over-crowded, and if the area was devel-
oped - where would the children go to school.
Mayor Teglia read a letter from Joseph Stamatis
aloud that expressed concern over the disappearance
of open space during his forty years of living in this
City, and urged the Council to make every effort to
purchase the surplus Avalon School property to
retain as permanent open space.
Discussion followed: that the 60 day period ends on
2/8/93 or 2/10/93; that the City had the first priority
in purchasing the property; Councilman Yee sup-
ported getting surplus land for park sites, but wanted
a strategy developed to pay for it before a decision
was made; the School District/City liaison had been
discussing options to purchase property for the last
four years in the event the property became avail-
able; one of the concerns had been to identify all of
the sites that may potentially be surplus; that many
neighborhoods had open space needs, in addition to
Avalon; the Quimby Act allows a developer to
contribute monetarily for land that is being removed
from open space, and allows each jurisdiction to
establish standards that have to be satisfied, that any
subdivision gives open space or contributes funds;
that a speaker had spoken of using the in-lieu funds
for purchase of the District property; that the funds
do exist from that special and very restrictive source
of revenue for open space; that part of the school
was County land, and the County entertained pro-
posals for institutional uses from time to time that
the neighborhoods viewed as threatening; Coun-
cilman Drago wanted to set goals for the Liaison
Committee on whether the Council wanted to pur-
chase all the surplus property or block out some of
the Alta Loma property, and see if Naylor Act
monies can be used; he felt that saving El Rancho
and Alta Loma were priorities; concern over
ballfield access if part of the property was devel-
oped; for the City to give notice on each surplus
property, but that doesn't mean it has to buy them
all; why the District only declared the field surplus
at El Rancho; that the Liaison Committee should
involve staff and park and recreation in their discus-
sions and come back with a package to serve the
Avalon, Brentwood, and the Buri Buri areas.
12/9/92
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
2. Consideration of letter from Avalon-Brentwood
Continued.
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
11. Resolution authorizing agreement with the State to
obtain $6,905,000 in State Railroad Bond Funds.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE OYSTER POINT INTERCHANGE FUND
TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Consideration of letter from Avalon-Brentwood
Homeowners Association regarding the Avalon
School site.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Councilman Drago wanted it s~led tonight as to
what properties the City was going to pursue for the
edification of the public; he also understood that
under the Naylor Act a Body could only purchase
30% of the offered property - which is 30 acres in
total; Council should be prepared to pay market
value for the other acres; he wanted a copy of the
Naylor Act to pursue; that the Committee had to
meet with people in the neighborhoods; that this
item would come back to the Council on 1/27/93,
and the Council would decide to file the notice of
intention on all or part of the surplus properties, etc.
Mayor Teglia declared a recess at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to order at 9:02
p.m., all Council present.
Director of Public Works Parini stated that there
was a $35,000,000 guaranty to do this project due to
the recently approved eligibility agreement. In
response to Councilman Yee's questioning, he stated
that the estimated construction cost was $22,000,000
- $55,000,000.
Mayor Teglia stated that this project was due to
efforts from staff and Council, and especially Coun-
cilman Drago.
Councilman Drago stated that Bob Yee, and Mr.
Gee of Sam Trans had put this together.
M/S Drago/Penna - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 164-92
Carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Mayor Teglia wanted a letter drafted to Mr. Gee to
acknowledge his efforts on this project.
City Manager Armas stated that Mr. Gee was ac-
knowledged when Councilman Drago was Mayor,
and wanted to commend Mr. Parini for bird-dogging
this through the process.
Handled earlier on the Agenda.
12/9/92
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AGENDA ACTIO_N TAKEN
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Public Hearing - Consideration of adoption of Gener-
al Plan Amendment No. GP-92-45 amending the
Housing Element and approving Negative Declaration
No. 733; conduct Public Hearing; Motion to approve
Negative Declaration No. 733; Motion to adopt Reso-
lution.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT GP-
92-45 AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF
THE GENERAL,PLAN =AND NEGATIVE DECLA--,
RATION NO. 733
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Teglia opened the Public Hearing.
Chief Planner Solomon explained that State law
required the Housing Element be updated every five
years which would have to be again in 1995, and
covered the salient points of the document.
Mr. Pedro Gonzales, 804 Olive Ave., expressed
concern over overcrowding of homes wherein ga-
rages and basements were being converted into
living quarters without sanitary facilities that puts
more cars on the streets.
Mayor Teglia stated that they were aware of this,
but it was an enforcement problem, and they needed
the community's help to address these abuses.
Chief Planner Solomon stated that the City had a
policy in the Housing Code, however, this does not
address that.
Mayor Teglia closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion followed: Councilman Drago felt this
was a waste of money and felt the cost should be
reported to Assemblywoman Speier or Senator Kopp
for legislation to do away with it or give a longer
time for the State mandate; if this is not done and
the City is sued successfully, we lose the right to
issue subdivision maps and permits; this is
tied to use of discretionary funds; if there is not a
certification the Court would decide if element
complies with State law; if certified the City would
not have to defend it; this was reviewed by Airport
for land use; Councilman Penna felt it should be
sent back to address granny units that speak of 600
sq. ft. units for elderly people who live there and
rent the upstairs; to send it back to look at parking
spaces; page 68 1.C-3 second sentence Design Re-
view Board - add "and or stafff; page 85 3.6-1,
Councilman Yee encourages this kind of facility and
asked that parking be less stringent; that could be
addressed in zoning ordinances; City only has
discretion if facility is over six beds; Page 90, 3rd
line from top "owner occupied" - Councilman Yee
thought the Council had dealt with all properties,
MIS Drago/Fernekes - To adopt the Resolution.
12/9/92
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AGENDA fiCTION TAKEN
011
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Public Hearing o Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
14. Oral Committee Reports ~ ~ ', ' '
15. Unfunded Federal mandates (Councilmember Penna).
~ -~6. Consideration of reorganizing South San Francisco as
a Charter City (Councilmember Jack Drago). ~l-q 3
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 165-92
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Yee stated that he' was onthe Colma
Creek Advisory while an employee, and felt the
Council should ask for a report because there had
not been improvements for at least ten years. He
stated that the money was there for improvements
which the County should be pushed to do, and he
was also concerned on how the Creek would handle
the rain.
Councilman Penna expressed concern over South
Spruce being so bad you could grow rice there, and
wondered if State funds were available.
Mayor Teglia reported on Willow Gardens meeting
with property owners to discuss survey on common
greens, and would report at next meeting.
Councilman Penna stated that Mr. Gonzales had
spoken of an unhealthy situation, and wanted the
Council property owners accountable for mainte-
nance.
City Attorney O'Toole stated that there was a nui-
sance abatement ordinance on the books that dealt
with garbage, and broken windows.
Mayor Teglia reported that the Orange Park Expan-
sion Committee had a problem with the lights for
the bocci ball courts being paid for by the City.
Councilman Penna stated that funds go out of our
City to the Federal Government through mandates
that are of no benefit to the City, and asked for
consensus for a letter to U.S. Representative Condit.
Consensus of Council - To authorize a letter be sent
to U. S. Representative Gary A. Condit.
Councilman Drago stated that he wanted a measure
to be submitted to the voters at the next election for
them to decide if this is the type of government they
want. He stated that the community would have the
ability to make rules, standards, and policies they
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearing - Continued.
~OOD AND WELFARE
CLOSED SESSION
17.
Closed Session for the purpose of the discussion
of personnel matters, labor relations, property
negotiations and litigation.
ECALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
want theft elected officials to work with which
include salaries, term limits, conflicts of interests,
increasing Council seats, and spelling out the powers
of the elected officials, etc.
Discussion followed: percentage of charter cities to
general law cities grouped by populations; that it
seemed the larger populations, over 80,000, were
charter cities; Councilman Penna wanted to look at
regional government to cut costs through combining
cities into four in San Mateo County, and combining
public works, police and fire; whether being a char-
ter city was effective for a city of 55,000 people;
Mayor Teglia had never heard a need for a
change to a charter city, and didn't see the need. to-
change for the sake of change; that people were not
knowledgeable of local government; what were the
pros and cons between the two forms of govern-
ment; giving up the powers of elected officials and
giving it to the people in a charter city; educating
the people on local government; having a chart of
comparisons, etc.
GOOD AND WELFARE
Mr. Jake Jones, 12 El Campo Dr., related a prob-
lem in his neighborhood Saturday night with 65
people in a two bedroom home with a party that
reached the riot stage. He stated that the police had
a problem because the people took bricks out of his
yard and broke car windows; and were running on
people's roofs. He felt there should be an ordinance
wherein over so many people at a party must obtain
a permit from the police.
He stated that in 1972 Walt McNamara had sug-
gested going to a charter city, and he would support
it because of the tax benefits.
CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 10:57 p.m.
for discussion of labor negotiations for Police Unit
C pursuant to GC 54957.6, property negotiations on
the Basque Cultural Center pursuant to GC 54956.8.
Mayor Teglia recalled the meeting to order at 11:33
p.m., all Council present, no action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, City Clerkff//
City of South San Francisco
MIS Femekes/Penna - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 11:33 p.m.
APPROVED.
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica-
tions, 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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