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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1968-05-06REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, MAY 6, 1968 TIME: PLACE~ CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: ROLL CALL~ MINUTES CLAIMS: PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1CLAIMS~ CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 CiA.IMS~ CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2A CLAIMS~ STONEGATE RIDGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1CLAIM~ PUBLIC HFJ%RING SA-3 - SUBDIVISION APPLI- CATION FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITE~ / o / 8~00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertucelli at 8:12 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after which the Invocation was given by Reverend Donald Wertz of the Good News Chapel. Present= Absent~ Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick f. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp None Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1968 and the adjourned regular meeting of April 16, 1968. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1968 and the adjoucned regular meeting of April 16, 1968 be approved as submitted. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if there was a motion approving the regular claims as submitted for payment. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $152,798.30, be approved for payment. Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the claims for Parking District No. 1 as submitted for payment. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling, $211.96, be approved for payment Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Claims~ Wilsey & Ham claim dated April 17, 1968 covering Invoices Nos. 3911, 3912, 3913, 3914 and 3915, totaling $2,932.62, for Engineering Services through March 30, 1968. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A Claims~ Wilsey & Ham claim dated April 17, 1968 covering Invoices Nos. 3911, 3912, 3913, 3914 and 3915, totaling $2,932.6I, for Engineering Services through March 30, 1968. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A be approved for payment. Stonegate Ridqe Assessment District No. 1Claim~ Request of the Director of Public Works for transfer of $723.50 to the Stonegate Ridge Assessment District from 1966-67 Capital Improvement Fund - Chestnut : Storm Drain. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claim as submitted for Stonegate Ridge Assessment District No. 1 be approved as submitted. The next item for Council's attention was the continued Public Hearing on Appeal - Subdivision Application SA-3 - Foxridge School Site. Mayor Bertucelli commented that if there were no objections, the matter would be referred back to the Planning Commission to meet again with the South San Francisco Unified School Board. Councilman Ahern suggested {hat since the green area was involved, the Recreation and Parks Commission be in attendance at the meeting. Councilman Rocca remarked that he noted that representatives of the School District were present this evening and asked Dr. Nielsen if this meeting was agreeable to them to which he replied that it would be. A homeowner present in the audience requested that representatives of the Westborough Homeowners Association be invited to be in attendance as well. City Attorney Noonan suggested that motion be made that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission to meet with the Recreation Commission and Westborough Homeowners Association and School Board. PUBLIC HEARING SA-3 - SUBDIVISION APPLI- CATION FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITE~ (CONTINUED) 5/ol Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem. Mayor Bertucelli asked if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. Length discussion followed at which time the following persons spoke. Mr. $ohn O'Connor, 2570 Wexford Drive, commented on the action taken by the Planning Commission as well as the continuances requested by the School District. Mayor Bertucelli asked Mr. O'Connor if his group met with the School Board to which he replied that a meeting was held on a Tuesday with representatives of the School Board who informed them of the School Board's decision which was taken the previous evening at their meeting on Monday. Mr. Edward Toby, 2570 Bantry Lane, President of the Westborough Homeowners AssOciation, remarked that they were to have had a meeting with the School Board and instead, met with Mr. $oseph Smith of the School District and Mr. Stan Haney, their engineer. He commented that they were shown a picture and drawing of what was to be done, that they had not been impressed and felt that the decision should be made this evening by the City Council to deny or grant the subdivision of lots in question. Dr. Neilsen, Superintendent of the South San Francisco Unified School District, outlined the meetings which were held on several occasions with the representatives of the Westhorough Homeowners Association and the phone calls made to the group in an effort to arrange a meeting. Mr. Robert Delaney, 2501Bantry Lane, commented that he had been contacted on a Wednesday for a Friday evening meeting, stating that instead of meeting with the School Board members, they met instead with their representatives. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that the School District was working for the benefit of the people, did not wish to be detrimental and requested the residents to meet with the Planning Commission as previously mentioned. Mm. Thomas Fee, 2501 Donegal Avenue, stated that the residents in the area did not wish the School Board to sell the lots in question, did not wish to keep coming to meetings concerning the matter and wanted the School Board to work in their behalf. He stated that he did not feel the School Board was working for the people. He asked as to what the School Board would do with the money in the event the lots were sold, stating that it was the desire of the residents to have the area landscaped. Mrs. Mary Ortner, 32 Escanyo Drive, remarked that this matter did not concern only the residents of the Westborough area, but all of the residents of the City as well since it concerned tax monies. Mr. O!Connor remarked on the bond issue which was voted by the people and the purposes for which it Was to be used, stating that it was for 100% completion but that the School Board had only completed 75%. He likewise asked why ll lots conveniently remained after the school was constructed. In answer to Mr. O'Connor's statement that he did not know that the City Council met in Study Session earlier in the afternoon, Councilman Rocca remarked that the Council, by law, must meet on the first and third Mondays of the month, that the City Council is governed by the Brown Act, that the City meetings are advertised in newspaper publications and that everyone is welcome to be in attendance at any of the meetings. Councilman Rocca likewise explained his experience with School matters, having worked as a School Board member for another City at one time. He urged Mr. O'Connor to meet in joint session as proposed. Mr. O'Connor requested that the homeowners be present as well to which Councilman Rocca remarked that he would be pleased to broaden his motion to include all homeowners as well as the Westborough Homeowners Association after which Mayor Bertucelli stated that this could include all interested tax payers of the City. A resident of Westborough remarked that one of the School Board members had referred to the residents of the area~:as the "people on the hill;" citing other remarks made hy this School Board member. In answer to this comment, Mr. James Christensen, School Board member, commented that he was the one being referred to and that he was for the total tax payer of South San Francisco and not the minority and that he was representing the majority fbr:~he best interests of the students of this City. Mr. Robert Andre, 2218 Kenry Way, asked permission for a show of hands or for the people to stand to indicate to Council the residents that came to the meeting this evening concerning this matter. Mr. Wesley Slade,2555 Donegal Avenue, commented that the School Trustee who had just spoken, according to the office he hoIds, represents all of the people not just the minority. He remarked that his concern had to do with good faith in that the bond issue passed was to obtain funds to build a junior highschool and what the School District had not shown the residents was a junior highschool; that what had been savings from this particular bond issue had been removed and placed into other areas. He further commented that the homeowners had not been considered and wished to attempt to find a workable agreement and consideration to what they were asking for this evening. Mr. Toby requested that the members of the School Board be present at a meeting and not their representatives. In answer to this, Dr. Nielsen explained the procedures involved that would require the presence of the School Board members in place of their representatives. 25 . PUBLIC HEARING SA-3 - SUBDIVISION APPLI- CATION FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITE, (CONTINUED) /oI INTRODUCTION OF MISS CAROL FUNAI, MISS SOUTH SAN FRANCISO0: RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC HEARING UP-75 - U.S.E., INC.: Dr. Starmer, 2500 Bantry Lane, speaking as a resident and Board member, com~nended the School Board for the work they were doing. ~rs. Pauline Slade, 2555 Donegal Avenue, commented the main issue involved should be the welfare of the children, that they should not be forgotten and that this concern should be regarded. She stated that Foxridge School at the present time is now overcrowded. Mr. Marlo Gaglioli, 760 Grand Avenue, commented on the criticism made this evening about the School Board members and the City Council, stating that everyone should be present and not certain factions. He further remarked that the motion before the City Council at the present time was a good democratic one, expressing his thanks to those who showed their interest. Mr. Richard Linder, 2590 Donegal Avenue, remarked that Dr. Neilsen was firm in his position concerning the meeting of the School Board members on the subject matter and that only representatives would be in attendance. Dr. Neilsen, Superintendent of the School District, outlined the procedure employed in the notification of the School Board meetings, explaining the method of posting the agendas at all of the schools and the notifications which are made. He likewise commented on the development of school areas and the amounts of monies made available for these developments. Mr. Leo Eserini, President of the School Board, stated that the remarks made so far this evening were without facts. He explained in detail how the Unified School District operates, the areas that it covers and its representations. He mentioned what the School District faces in money problems today and in the future. He stated that not everyone present this evening speaking on the matter, attended the meetings of the School District, but that only a few did. He praised Dr. Neilsen for his work and dedication to the School District, remarking on the award which he would be recently presented with for his work. As President of the Board, he consented to the holding of a Special Meeting concerning the subject, inviting anyone who wished to be in attendance to he present. Mrs. Arlene Ltnder, 2590 Donegal Avenue, expressed her thanks to the people for their attendance this evening. Councilman Rocca at this time explained that the School Board and the City were two separate bodies. He again explained when each conducts its own meetings, and that the reason for meeting this evening was to get all of the facts. City Attorney Noonan stated that after hearing everything and the concluding remarks and knowing Council's desire, would like to suggest a different motion, a motion that the School District President having offered to conduct a Special Meeting or a Conference with the property owners and Westborough Homeowners Association regarding this matter and that this matter be continued to the second meeting in June after the Special Meeting or Conference meeting; and that the City request the Recreation Commission, Planning Commission he in attendaace either through representative or in a body for the purpose of working out a solution to this matter and that the matter be returned to this Council; Councilman Rocca stated that he amended his motion in accordance with the language recited. Councilman Ahem seconded the motion as amended and suggested that one member of the City Council attend. Mayor Bertucelli requested Councilman Mammini be in attendance to which he replied he would be happy to do so. The motion as made and seconded was regularly carried. Mayor Bertucelli at this time introduced to those present Miss Carol Funai who was completing her term as Miss South San Francisco, calling on her for a few words. Miss Funai outlined the program she was undertaking in college, stating that she was a sociology major. She complimented the members of the City Council on the work they were performing for the City and its people. She stated that she was pleased to have been given the opportunity to represent the people of this City during the past year, giving an account of the number of times she was requested to appear at various functions. She likewise stated that she was pleased to be present tonight speaking on the girls who were to represent the City in its next Miss South San Francisco contest and that the City was well represented and had a fine group from which to make a selection. Mayor Bertucellt at this time stated that he had received a written request from Mr. Hart who asked for permission to have a car caravan through the City on May 22, 1968 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in order to publicize the Miss South San Francisco Pageant. Mayor Bertucelli referred this request to the Police Ch~ who stated that his office had already been contacted and the arrangements had been worked out. Mayor Bertucelli at 9:50 p.m. declared a recess. The meeting was recalled to order by Mayor Bertucellt at 9:55 p.m. The next item for Council's consideration was the Public Hearing on UP-75 - Notice of Hearing on Appeal from Use Permit Order Up-75 of the South San Francisco Planning Commission Granting a Use Permit to U.S.E., Inc. (Department Store, Arroyo Drive at Alta Loma Drive. Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied none had been received by his office. PUBLIC H~ARING UP-75 U.S.E. INC., ((I)NTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED ASSESSMENT NO. 22 SERIES 60 LOWRI E-BOTHI N-SWANSON PROJECT ~ PROCLAMATIONS: U.S. AIRMAIL ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT MONTH,- MAY 1968 LAW DAY U.S.A. - MAY 1 NATIONAL GOODWILL WEEK MAY 5-11, 1968 REALTOR WEEK - MAY 19-25, 1968 MISS SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PAGEANT WEEK - MAY 19-25, 1968 NATIONAL MARITIME DAY - MAY 22, 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 4833 CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESS- MENT ~3~ 22 SERIES 60 LOWR I E - BO TH I N- SWANSON PROJECT ~ Mayor Bertucelli then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to offer an oral protest. There being none, Mayor Bertuce111 ordered the Public Hearing continued for further study by Council. Mr. Murray Waldman, present in the audience, requested permission to speak, stating that he was the attorney representing the applicant and that the Planning Commission had unanimously approved their request and that earlier this afternoon at the Study Session meeting, a question was raised concerning the adequacy of parking facilities. He remarked that there were other representatives of businesses in the area in which they wished to locate present tonight, requesting that Council give consideration to their comments. He stated that they were Mr. Charles Kara of Quality Foods, Inc., Mr. Lagomarsino of Select Property and Mr. Dorenzini of the Bank of America. Mr. Charles Kara stated that the firm of U.S.E. was their neighbor in San Francisco, have been fine neighbors and the property in question in which they wished to locate in Burl Burl had been unoccupied for a long period of time. The area is available for development and would be an asset. He further remarked that when the parking area is lost because of the enlargement of the E1 Camino Real, parking can then be re- designed to make up for this loss. Mr. Ray Lagomarsino remarked that a survey had been made by the businesses in the area with regard to parking, that they had contacted Rexall Drug Stores regarding the matter of parking and that this did not present a problem in their regard. He remarked that he had submitted the matter to his Board of Directors at which time no objections were voiced. He stated that they met with the owners of U.S.E. Stores and their architects and that a corridor could be placed in their building compleX'connecting the two areas for easy access.' Mr. Angelo Dorenzini of the Bank of America stated that the City was fortunate in having a store of this type located within the City and that it appeared parking area was adequate as shown on the plans. Mr. Murray Waldman, attorney for the applicant, U.S.E., remarked that his client cooperated with the Planning Commission, had met all of the requirement~ requested when the matter would again be scheduled for Council's attention. Mayor Bertucelli replied that the Council had before them already a full agenda for their Study meeting of May ~7, 1968 but that it would he scheduled for the agenda of the Study meeting of May 14, 1968 after which it would again be scheduled for the City Council meeting of May 20, 1968. Mayor Bertucellt further remarked that the City always welcomed new businesses, wanted businesses to locate within the City, and that they did not wish to create furture problems because of increased traffic. He briefly commented on the widening of E1 Camino Real and the results which it would have to traffic problems in the area, stating that it was the wish of the City Council to make a correct decision. Councilman Steinkamp stated that he would like to stress one question: "What will be the overall effect if this Use Permit goes through and the building is constructed once the highway is put in? Will the parking he adequate7" City Planner Daniel Pass replied that it will not be adequate, after which Councilman Steinkamp remarked that he would like to see the plan provide adequate parking for the whoIe area when the road is widened. The next matter was the Notice of Hearing - Amended Assessment - Assessment No. 22, Series 60 - Lowrie-Bothin-Swanson Project. Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied none had been received. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if anyone present in the audience wished to offer an oral protes There being none, Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing closed. City Attorney Noonan stated that he had S&venProclamations to present for City Council's attention and they.were as follows~ NATIONAL HOME IMPROVF~NT MONTH - U.S.': AIRMAIL GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - MAY 1968 LAW DAY U. S. A. - MAY 1, 1968 - NATIONAL MARITIME DAY - MAY 22, 1968 NATIONAL GOODWILL WEEK - MAY 5 - 11, 1968 RSALTOR WEEK - MAY 19 - 25, 1968 MISS SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PAGP-ANT WEEK - MAY 19 - 25, 1968. Mayor Bertucelli so proclaimed. Mayor Bertucelli at this time called on Mr. William Borha, Sr., President of the local Chamber of Commerce for a few words on the coming Miss South San Francisco Pageant. Mr. Borba briefly explained the background of the Miss South San Francisco Pageant as it existed over the years, the number of entrants in this pageant, the date that it was to be held, extending an invitation to the members of the City Council to be present on this occasion. City Attorney Noonan explained that the first resolution was related to the Public Hearing, after which Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitled~ "A RESOLUTION CONFIR- MING AN AMENDED ASSESSMENT - ASSESSMENT NO. 22 SERIES 60 - LOWRIE-BOTHIN-SWANSON PROJECT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. 25' RESOLUTION NO. 4834 AWARD OF CONTRACT 1968 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 4835 ESTABLISHING PUBLIC SERVICE F. ASEMENT: The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 24, 1968 from the Director of Public Works submitting compilation of bids received and recormmendation for the 1968 Traffic Signal Project. Di~of Public,Works declared the bids received, stating that the Iow bidder was Steiny and Mitchell, Inc. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution which had been prepared after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 1968 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The communication dated April 9, 1968 from Pacific Gas and Electric Company requesting grant of easement on west side of Oyster Point Boulevard and north of Eccles Avenue, to cover installation of gas line to provide service to Seimer Ship Repair and future development of the area was the next item to he considered. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 23, 1968 from the Director of Public Works recommending execution by the City. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution a~ter, which Councilman Ahem introduced: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC SERVICE F. ASEMENT.[~SIEMER/REPAIR GAS)." RESOLUTION NO. 4836 GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO ARTHUR HASKINS, INC.: :Fo RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANTING OF REVOCABLE PERMIT UNITE/) COLD STORAGE: RESOLUTION CERTIFICATE OF ~CAL ~NING CO~LZANCE - OUTDOOR AD- VERTISING ~T: 51 RESOLUTION NO. 4837 ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT ROADWAY PURPOSES - MARTIN SCHOOL PROJECT: 50 RESOLUTION NO. 4838 REGARDING TRANSFER OF CAPITAL STOCK WFBTERN TV CABLE: RESOLUTION NO. 4839 COMMENDING GUIDO ROZZI FOR HIS SERVICES TO CITY: Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next matter was the Grading Permit Application of Arthur "Buzz" Haskins for fill land known as Purdy Parcel on Harbor Boulevard north of Mitchell Avenue, consisting of 4.5 acres (810' on Harbor Way, 215' on Mitchell Avenue). Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated May 7, 1968 from the Director of Public Works recommending issuance of the Grading Permit, subject to conditions. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Rocca introduced: "A RESOLUTION GRANTING A GRADING PERMIT TO ARTHUR HASKINS, INC." Roi1 call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item was the communication dated April 19, 1968 from United Cold Storage requesting a permit for a concrete pad at the southwest corner of the building at 233 East Grand Avenue to support a new electrical service panel. Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 22, 1968 from the Director of Public Works recommending approval, subject to condition. Also accompanying was the resolution authorizing granting of the revocable permit. Mayor Bertucelli commented that if there were no objections, this matter would be con- tinued pending the receipt of complete landscaping plans prior to final Council action. No objections having been registered, it was so ordered. The next resolution was entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING CERTIFICATE OF LOCAL ZONING COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ACT." Accompanying were the communications from N[r. I. V. Denny, Asst. Maintenance Engineer, and Mr. J. A. Legarra, State Highway Engineer, Division of Highways, together with Amending Chapter of Business and Professions Code. City Attorney Noonan requested the continuance of the resolution pending the receipt of the resolution from the State Agency. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. The next item was Resolution No. ll of the Board of Trustees, South San Francisco Unified School District, County of San Mateo, State of California entitled= '~ESOLUTION AUTHORIZ- ING EXECUTION OF DEED GRANTING EASEMENT TO CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution after which Councilman Ahern introduced: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSHS FROM THE SOUTH SAN FRAN- CISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - MARTIN SCHOOL PROJECT." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank 3. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution would approve the transfer of stocks from Western Cable TV which is a subsidiary of the parent company after which Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSFER OF CAPITAL STOCK OF WESTERN TV CABLE." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Stetnkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained the resolution which had been prepared after which Council- man Ahem introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO C~MENDING GUIDO ROZZI FOR. HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION." 25' RESOLUTION NO. 4839 Roll call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, -9--0/7 F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. (CONTINUF_D) RESOLUTION N0,4840 CO,V~NDING EMILIO CORTESI FOR HIS SERVICES TO CITY= ~O00 City Attorney Noonan then explained the resolution honoring former Councilman Emilio Cortesi after which Councilman Steinkamp introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMM~NDING EMILIO CORTESI FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION." Roi1 call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 4841 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM STEPHENSEN, DECEASED City Attorney Noonan presented to Council for their attention a resolution expressing sympathy to the family of William Stephensen, deceased, after which Councilman Ahem introduced the resolution entitledl "A RESOLUIION IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM STEPHENSEN, DECEASED, AND EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY." Roll call vote was as followsl Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Man~nini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 4842 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF ARCHI- TECT AND SITE FOR SWI~ING POOL= City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution would authorize the Recreation Commission to submit a panel of architects for seIection by Council and then would authorize the Commission to confer with the architect and submit to Council a list of the most feasible sites. Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitled= "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRO- CEDURE fOR SELECTION OF ARCHITECT AND SITE FOR SWIMMING POOL PROJECT." Roi1 call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. RESOLUTION NO. 4843 DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A CULTURAL AND ARTS COMMISSION= RESOLUTION NO. INTENTION TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS FOR WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION: ORDINANCE ZONING PARCEL - NEIGHBOR- HOOD 17 OF GF.N~RAL PLAN WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK = City Attorney Noonan explained the next resolution which had been proposed by Council- man Mammini after which Councilman Bertucelli introduced the resolution entitled= "A RESOLUTION OF DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A CULTURAL AND ARTS COMMISSION." Roi1 call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan expiained the next resolution which had been prepared for Council's attention after which Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitled= "A RESO- LUTION OF INTRNTION TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTF_NSION." Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item to be considered was the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance entitled= "AN ORDINANCE ZONING A PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 163 ACRES KNOWN AS NEIGHBORHOOD 17 OF THE GENERAL PLAN (A PORTION OF WESTBOROUGH KNOWN AS WESTBOROUGH-WEST PARK UNIT 3) AND DESCRIBED HEREIN A PLANNED COMNIJNITY OR PC DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC DISTRICTS OR ZONES THEREIN; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR SAID PC DISTRICT OR ZONE AND SPECIFIC DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 353 AS AMF. ND~D ENTITLED 'ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,' ADOPTED AUGUST 10, 1954." City Attorney Noonan requested the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance continued pending the conciuston of some engineering problems which still existed. No objections having been registered, Mayor Bertucellt so ordered. ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAN MATEO OONTY GRADING AND PRODUCING STANDARDS FOR MILK~ 1st Reading/~ntroductton Mayor BertuceIIi ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance was read. City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding procedure for introduction. Councfiman Ahern moved that 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, seconded by Councilman Rocca and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Rocca moved that the ordinance entitled= "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SAN MATEO COUNTY GRADING AND PRODUCING STANDARDS FOR MILK," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be introduced, and seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by the following roll call vote= Roll call vote was as follows= Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick ~. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. ORDINANCE Mayor Bertucelli ordered the title of the ordinance read. The title of the ordinance OONSENTING TO ESTABLISH- was read. MENT OF PORTION OF WESTBOROUGH BLVD. EXTENSION City Attorney Noonan then explained the ordinance and advised the Council regarding WITHIN CITY AS PART OF procedure for introduCtfon. Councilman Ahem moved that reading of the ordinance in COUNTY HIGHWAY SYSTEM= 1st reading/Introduction its entirety be waived and that the ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Rocca moved that the ordinance entitIed= "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD F. XTfNSION WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AS A PART OF THE COUNTY HIGHWAg SYSTEM OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO," the entire reading of which has been duIy waived, be intro- duced, seconded by Councilman Mammini and passed by the following roiI cai! vote: Roll call vote was as follews~ Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick f. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. CITY PLANNER'S REPORT: P.C. RESO. NO. 2093 PROPOSED REVAMPMENT OF CITY'S GENERAL PLAN~ CHANGE ORDER TENNIS COURT CONSTRUCTION~ I~{PROVEMENT OF SPRUCE AVENUE DRAINAGE ~ DISCUS$ION CONCERNING FLOOD WATER PROBLEM: The next item was the City Planner's Report to the City Council with respect to Use Permit and Variance Requests ~nsidered on April 22, 1968. No action was taken inasmuch as a postponement of this meeting had been made by the Planning Commission. The next item to be considered was Planning Commission ResOlution No. 2093 entitled= "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECOMM~ENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE PROPOSED COMPREHF~NSIVE REVAMPNEiNT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN BE ADOPTED." City Attorney Noonan requested that this resolution be transferred to the Study agenda of the City Council. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. The communication dated April 10, 1968 from David Mayes, A.S.L.A., submitting quotations for extra work on the Tennis Court Project by A. J, Shooter, Inc., was the next item. Acco~pan~i.ng is Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 22, 1968 from the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks recommending the Change Order. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Steinkamp and regularly carried, that the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks be approved and accepted. The next matter for Council's attention was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated April 11, 1968 from the Director of Public Works submitting recommendations for the improvement of Spruce Avenue drainage. Lengthy discussion followed at which time the following spoke on the subject matter. Director of Public Works Louis Goss stated that he and City Manager Aiello had met with residents of Francisco Terrace and that copies of the report had been given to them as well as to the members of the City Council. Mr. Donald Grimes, 123 Francisco Drive, commented that representatives had met with Mr. Goss and Mr. Aiello and that it was the wish of the residents of Francisco Terrace that the full project as reported by Mr. Goss he installed. Director of Public Works Goss explained and discussed his alternates from the report he had submitted and in answer to the inquiry of Mayor Bertucelli, recommended Alternates 1 and 4 be installed prior to the next winter. Mayor Bertucelli then asked the Director of Public Works if this would correct the situation to which he replied that it would take care of a five-year storm. Mayor Bertucelli then asked the City Manager if Council approved the work, could it be done from Capital Improvement Funds. City Manger Aiello commented that if it was the wish of Council to start at this time, the Director of Public Works could be instructed to proceed with plans and specifications and that hy the time all of the preliminary work had been performed, it would be ready for the start of the new fiscal year. He further commented that funds were not available at this time but could he committed. Further discussion followed concerning funds from the Capital Improvement Budget and the alternates after which the Director of Public Works explained the restrictive flo~ which presently takes place under the railroad tracks. Further discussion followed concerning the availability of funds to perform the work after which Councilman Rocca explained the reaction that flood tides have against the flow of water coming down Colma Creek which causes sand to be deposited~tn the creek bed. Mr. Robert Whitehead, 5 Sonora Avenue, requested that the full report he considered and not be determined by cost factors, likewise commenting on the revisions that should be made to Colma Creek. He further commented on the report as made some time earlier by the firm of Wilsey & Ham with regard to Colma Creek as well as the matter being solved by the Army Corps of Engineers. He urged Council's consideration to the entire work being performed and not by alternates, Discussion followed concerning the amount of water which is contributed by the areas west and north of the City after which Councilman Mammini asked Director of Public Works Goss as to the effectiveness of the culvert corrections, which he listed in his memorandum, as compared to the correction of the Colma Creek drainage. Director of Public Works Goss stated that Colma Creek should be corrected in order to work properly. Mayor Bertucelli asked Director of Public Works Goss if he had consulted with an outside engineering firm on his report to which he replied that his office staff had worked on the matter and that outside agencies had not been employed. Councilman Mammini suggested that the City should not spend money in the culvert if the solution could be made in Colma Creek. Mr. Fred Karas, 121 Francisco Drive, commented on the catch basins which existed at the White Front properties and Colonial Bakery property and which contributed to the flood problem as well. He urged the Council to consider doing the whole project rather than by alternates. Councilman Ahem suggested that construction of Alternates 1 and 4 if they would alleviate the problem. IMPROVEMENT OF SPRUCE AVENUE DRAINAGE: (CONTINUED) .5 O MONTHLY REPORTS DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAG~ CONTROL ~ ABSENCE REQUEST OF MAYOR BERTUCELLI TO ATTEND MAYORS' CON FERENCE: GOOD AND WELFARE: AD3OURNNENT -' RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Councilman SteinkamP requested information on the velocity of water going through the City!s culvert. Mr. David Friedenberg.asked concerning the definition of five, ten and fifteen-year storms which were explained by the Director of Public Works. Nlr. Friedenberg also commented on the contributing causes which result from the change in topography in other areas of the City, suggesting that this matter be studied as land development takes place. Discussion followed on the development of the western regions of the City after which Mr. Friedenberg urged the City Council to proceed with alternate installations. After disucssion, Mayor Bertucelll instructed the City Manager to have Director of Public Works Louis Goss employ a consulting hydraulic engineering firm to review his calcu- lations and figures before the City Council proceeds further. Director of Public Works Goss commented that he would welcome such a review by a consulting engineering firm. Councilman Rocca so moved, seconded by Councilman Mammtni and regularly carried. Councilman Steinkamp voted "NO" stating that he felt Director of Public Works Louis Goss, in his experience in the City through the many floods, is well qualified to consider the problems and to make recommendations. Mr. Edward Kaminski, 115 Francisco Drive, briefly spoke on the flooding which occurs during the night and that when the tide goes out, the flood waters recede quite rapidly. He suggested a ponding area for these flood waters. A resident of 15 Sonora Avenue commented that the tide had nothing to do with the flood waters. Monthly Reports were received from the following: City Clerk's Report - March 1968 Parking District No. 1 - March 1968 Fire Department - March 1968 Library - March 1968 Police Department - March 1968 San Marco County Department of Public Health and Welfare Sanitation Section March 1968 There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli declared the reports accepted and placed on file Department of Alcoholic Beveraqe Controls Application as filed by Sun Valley Dairy, Inc., for Off-Sale Beer and Wine at 1119 E1Camino Real. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the report placed on file. Mayor Bertucelli at this time requested permission of the City Council to be absent from the State between the period of June 12 to 15, 1968 in order that he might attend the United States Conference of Mayors Meeting in Chicago. Councilman Steinkamp moved that the Mayor be granted permission to be absent in order to attend the conference. Councilman Mammini seconded the motion which was regularly carried. Mayor Bertucelli asked if any member of the City Council had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. There being none, Mayor Bertucelli then asked if any member of the audience had anything they wished to offer under Good and Welfare. Thee being no response from the audience, Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the meeting be adjourned to Monday, May 13, 1968 at 5:30 p.m. Time of adjournment: 11:56 p.m. APPROVED *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.