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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1968-11-18REGULAR )4EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO HELD MONDAY, NOVF. N[BER 18, 1968 TIME ~ PLACE s CALL TO ORDERs PLEi)GE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONs ROLL CALL ~ NINUTES5 CLAIMSs PAP. KING DISTRICT NO. 1 CLAIMS5 CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2 CLAIMSs CABOT, CABOT & FORBES INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2A CLAIMSs PUBLIC HEARING SA-6 FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITE s 51o I 8500 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bertucelli at 8500 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited after whiCh the Invocation was given by Father Robert F. Hayburn of Mater Dolorosa Church. Presents Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E; Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Absents None Mayor Bertucelli asked if there was a motion approving the Minutes~of;the regular meeting of November 4, 1968. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Ahern and regularly carried, that the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 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 Nammini and regularly carried, that the regular claims, totaling $42;236.80, 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 Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that claims as submitted for Parking District No. 1, totaling $56.98, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2 Clatmss (a) Lowrie Paving Company claim dated November 1, 1968 in the amount of $6,238.35 for work performed through October. (b) Carlisle Company claim dated November 7, 1968 in the amount of $794.85 for the printing of Improvement Bonds, Third Sale, Series 68. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, be approved for payment. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park. Unit No. 2A Clatms~ (a) Lowrie Paving Company claim dated November 1, 1968 in the amount of $6,238.35 for work performed through October. (b) Carlisle Company claim dated November 7, 1968 in the amount of $794.85 for the printing of Improvement Bonds, Third Sale, Series 70. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried, that the claims as submitted for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2A, be approved for payment. The next item was the Notice of Hearing - Appeal from Order of South San Francisco Planning Commission regarding SA-6, Foxridge School Site. Mayor Bertucelli declared the Public Hearing opened, asking if any written protests had been received to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received by his office. Mayor Bertucelli at this time called on Councilman Mammini for a report as the representa- tive for the City Council in this regard. Councilman Mammini requested that the appellants first be heard. A lengthy discussion then followed at which time the following spoke5 Nr. L. Sumey, Deputy District Attorney of the County of San Mateo representing the South San Francisco Unified School District, spoke in their behalf, summarizing the appeal from the Planning Commission's decision in which they requested a de novo hearing; also commenting on whether or not the Planning Commission had exceeded its authority in this regard. ~tr. Sumey then called on Mr. Joseph Smith, member of the South San Francisco School District, who, from a rendering which included a photograph, explained the manner in which the School District proposed to develop the area. A discussion then followed between Mayor Bertucelli and Nr. Smith concerning the opening of the driveway after which the Mayor requested that Mr. Smith show this rendering and photograph to those present, which he did. 333 PUBLIC HEARING SA-6 FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITEs (CONTINUED) RECESS 9s25 p.m. RECALL 9135 p.m. Mr. Thomas Fee, 2501 Donegal Avenue, at this time challenged the rendering and the photograph, stating that it was distorted. Mr. Sumey replied that the rendering and photograph were accurate in every respect, and at this time requested that the photograph and rendering be introduced as evidence. Mr. Sumey at this time called on Dr. Paul Nielsen, Superintendent of South San Francisco Unified School District, to explain the background on the site purchased, the development and the opening as well as the previous meetings which had been held in this regard. Dr. Nielsen then read a letter which had been submitted by Dr. LaFranchi, Professor of Education, who had conducted a survey in this regard. Mr. Sumey then commented that the School District wished to conform completely in this matter, He at this time called on tar. Rusty Mitchell., Director of School Planning, to review a survey which had been made on other like cases within the County. Mr. Mitchell, from photographs taken, cited entrance sizes in other areas within the County, stating that what was requested by the School District should benefit the school, City and residents of the area. Mr. Sumey then commented on whose responsibility it was to furnish open space and recrea- tional areas in neighborhoods, stating that the School District would like to do so, but that education was their first obligation and that they were unable to undertake such a project. He again remarked that he felt the Planning Commission had exceeded their authority in this regard, commenting on the Planning Director's comments in their SA-6. He at this time explained to the members of the City Council and those present the courses of legal action which were available to the School District in this regard, but since they wished to be a good neighbor, preferred not to follow these courses. Mayor Bertucelli then asked if anyone present in the audience had anything they wished to offer in this regard. Mr. Donald Jacobberger, 2231Delvin Way, requested information if any of the eleven lots blocked the 10-ft. access right of way to which Mr. Daniel Pass, City Planner, replied that the easement that the School District provided, would be maintained by the School Distrtc Mr. David Friedenberg, attorney representing the Westborough Homeowners Improvement Associatio remarked that this was something whichwould affect the whole area, and that the School District in other instances could likewise declare other property as surplus. He summarized the meetings which had been held, including the Ad Hoc Committee meeting, stating that it was their opinion that all eleven lots should be maintained for landscaping and that the SchOol Board should go along with the wishes of the people. Mr. John O'Connor, 2570 Wexford Avenue, disagreed with the statements of the School representatives, remarking that the schools in other peninsula areas had been beautifully landscaped. He disagreed with the sale of any of the lots, stating that the School District should completely landscape all eleven lots. Mr. Thomas Fee again spoke on the rendering and photograph which had been shown earli~, remarking again that such photographs and renderings could be distorted. He then commented on the property having been bought with bond money and that he did not feel it right to sell the property for revenue. He objected to the sale of this property for monetary purposes. Mr. Leo Eserini, President of the School Board, stated that the School District requested the sale of the lots in order that they could realize money which would assist in build- ing the community in such a manner that it would invite further industrial development. He stated that the main obligation to the School District was education and that the monies realized would go to further provide better education for the youngsters in the community. Discussion then followed between Mr. GO~'don Boblitt, Planning Commissioner, and Dr. Nielsen regarding the number of parking stalls in the Foxrtdge School and the area which could be utilized in this regard; also discussed was the matter of portable buildings for educational purposes which was explained in detail by Dr. Nielsen. Mayor Bertucelli at this time called on Councilman Mammini for his comments. Councilman Mammini briefly outlined the background of the meetings which had been held after which he statedl "My recommendation would be and nothing can be decided tonight - so I close with the recommendation that the School Board give up an additional two lots and possibly, the people give up one lot more, making it a compromise of seven and four; and, if it is approved, the School Board immediately landscape this passive area. This can be made in a form of a motion and carried from there." Councilman Steinkamp then asked if Councilman Mammini were making this as a motion to which Councilman Mammini so moved, after which Councilman Steinkamp seconded the motion. Discussion then followed at which time Councilman Rocca commented that he felt the motion would be beneficial to everyone. Mrs. Ruth Fee, 2501 Donegal Avenue, commented that she did not feel that the Foxridge School should be surrounded by homes. The meeting was recessed at 9s25 p.m. The meeting was recalled at 9~35 p.m. Discussion then followed at which time City Planner Daniel Pass, with the permission of Mayor Bertucellt, asked Councilman Mammini some questions on his recommendation which were as follows~ 334 PUBLIC HEARING SA-6 FOXRIDGE SCHOOL SITE: (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 4990 GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION - BOTIEFF ANNEXATIONs RESOLUTION NO. 4991 AWARD OF CONTRACT HARBOR WAY WIDENINGs RESOLUTION NO. 4992 CALLING FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION REs SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN PARK: RESOLUTION NO. 4993 AUTHORI ZING APPROPRIATION FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVEs ORDINANCE NO. 580 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT ~F~s ~E 2nd Reading/Adoption 7 ~ / ~.~ If his motion included the applicants' provisions of an easement between Walkway J and the school site, a 10 ft. easement to allow the school children to use it to which Councilman Mammtni stated that it did. Mr. Pass then asked if his recommendation included provisions that the landscaping to be provided by the School District was required to meet the standards of the Planning Commission to which he replied that it did. Would his motion include provisions that the four lots, plus the existing entrance, would be combined to provide a 300 ft. width opening to the school. Councilman Mammint replied that in the map, the first two lots represented 60 ft. each and two lots along side, represented another ~0 ft. each, totaling it out to 300 ft. Further discussion followed during which time Councilman Ahern asked Mr. Sumey if the money realized would go to reducing the tax money to which he replied that the method of spending the revenue derived was the discretion of the School Board. Councilman Ahern then asked Mr. Esertni if the sale of these lots were allowed, would it start a trend for sales in other areas to which he replied that the School District would sell surplus lands unusable educationally. Further discussion followed at which time Councilman Ahern asked Deputy District Attorney Sumey where he had obtained his opinions concerning the matter to which he explained the case laws in California which provide in this regard after which Mayor Bertucelli made mention to Mr. Sumey of those sections of the Educational Code which provided for the School District to purchase land and landscape itl that if the School District did nOt do so, then the County Superintendent could perform this function and draw a warrant in this regard. Mr. Sumey stated that the School District makes the policy decision and that in this regard, their decision was made to sell the surplus land. Mr. Marlo Gagliolo, 760 Grand Avenue, remarked that he favored Councilman Mammtni's motion and that the City Council had extended every effort to benefit everyone con- cerned and that no special interest or segments were being represented. Further discussion followed which covered generally the discussions made earlier after which the motion as made and seconded was regularly carried.- City Attorney Noonan explained the first resolution which would give Notice of Proposed Annexation of a parcel designated "Botieff Annexation" to the City of South San Francisco after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitleds "RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED 'BOTIEFF ANNEXATION' AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. 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 award the contract for the Harbor Way Widening and was prepared at the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. Director of Public Works Louis Goss declared the bids received, stating that the low bidder was F. D. Sperry Company. Councilman Rocca introduced the resolution entitleds "A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT HARBOR WAY WIDENING." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan stated that the next resolution concerned open space areas on San Bruno Mountain and the resolution was ready for introduction after which Councilman Ahern introduced the resolution entitleds "A RESOLUTION CALLING POR IMMEDIATE COUNTY POLICY AND ACTION REGARDING THE SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN PARK." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. City Attorney Noonan explained that the next resolution was prepared in accordance with Council's instructions after which Councilman Mammini introduced the resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION ~ROM THE CONTINGENCY RESERVE." Roll call vote was as followss Ayes, Councilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahern, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. Mayor Bertucelli 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 adoption and passage. Councilman Steinkamp moved reading of the ordinance in its entirety he waived and that the ordinance be passed and adopted by reading title only, seconded by Councilman Ahern and passed by unanimous vote. Councilman Ahern moved that the ordinance entitleds "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING r~E AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT B~TWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM," the entire reading of which has been duly waived, be passed and adopted, seconded by Councilman Rocca and passed by the following roll call vote. 335 ORDINANCE NO. 580= (CON~NU~D) ORDINANCE APPROVING ANNEXATION - ROTARY PLAZA ANNEXATIONs 2nd Reading/Adopti on STATEMENT CONCERNING OPEN SPACE - SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN ~ REQUEST OF CAESAR CALLAN HOMES, INC. TO BE ALLO~ED SIGN AT WESTBOROUGH AND CALLAN BOULEVARDS s P.C. RESO. NO. 2097 AMENDN~NTS TO SECS. 7.28 AND 7.33 OF ZONING ORD. s WESTBOROUGH BOULEVARD EXTENSION = AWARDS Cl: CONTRACTS FOR VEHICLES TO BE USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS s Roll call vote was as follows= Ayes, Counilmen Frank J. Bertucelli, Patrick E. Ahem, F. Frank Mammini, Andrew Rocca and Warren Steinkamp. Noes, none. Absent, none. The next item to be considered was the second reading and adoption af the ordinance entitled= "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 'ROTARY PLAZA ANNEXATION' TO THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO." At the request of the City Attorney that a continuance be granted, pending receipt of certain documentsl and there being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli so ordered. Councilman Steinkamp at this time referred back to the resolution concerning the matter of open spaces on San Bruno Mountain, commenting that the City was always interested in a policy of open space and the resolution adopted would beastep:towards the preservation of part of San Bruno Mountain as an open space area. The next item was the communication dated October 24, 1968 from Caesar Callan Homes, Inc., requesting permission to allow sign at Westborough and Callan Boulevards to remain. (Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of October 14, 1968, requested Caesar Cai]an Homes, Inc., to remove certain signs in Westborough.) Mayor Bertucelli at this time stated that the only sign to remain for a period of six months would be the one at Westborough and Callan Boulevards and that it was the City Council's hope that by that time, some development would have taken place and that the sign would no longer be required. Discussion then followed concerning the signs still remaining, those which were to be removed, and the one which would be allowed to remain. City Planner Daniel Pass then explained the matter in detail after which Councilman Mammint then moved that the three signs which had been recommended by the Planning Commission to be removed, be removed; and the one sign at Westborough and Callan Boulevards be allowed to remain. Further discussion followed at which time Councilman Rocca stated that he would second the motion if Councilman Mammtni would include in his motion that it be allowed for a period of six months and that it be repaired to a proper and presentable condition. Councilman Mammtni accepted the amendment after which Councilman Rocca seconded the motion as amended which was regularly carried. The next matter was Planning Commission Resolution No. 2097 entitleds "RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECONaN{F~DING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THEREOF THAT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 7.28 Ara) 7.33 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, RE GARAGE AND PARKING SPACES, BE ADOPTED INTO ORDINANCE." Accompanying was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated October 9, 1968 from the City Planner to the members of the Planning Commission. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli set the Public Hearing for December 16, 1968 at the regular City Council meeting, since a Public Hearing was necessary in this regard. The Westborough Boulevard Extension was the next matter for Council's consideration. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that if there were no objections, the matter would be continued, pending further report from the County Board of SuPervisors. Brief discussion followed at which time Mr. Friedenberg discussd the matter of the overpass as it affected the Westborough Extension and the one which they had requested in the Westborough Subdivision, commenting that if it were not appropriate in one place, that it might not be needed in another. Discussion was concluded by a comment from Council that overpasses were not the answer in all cases. Mrs. Fee briefly commented that it was her feeling that an overpass in the Westborough area was necessary in order to provide safety for those persons using the park after it had been developed. The next item was the Inter-Office Memorandum dated November 6, 1968 from Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Rodondt submitting compilation of bids and recommendations for two sedans - Building Department; two,s-ton Pickups - Treatment Plant and Fire Department; two 3/4-ton Pickups - Street Department and Park Department; four 3-wheel Utility Trucks - Park Department, with concurrence of the Acting City Manager. Acting City Manager Rodondi declared the bids received, stating that the low bidder for two sedans - Building Department - was Arata Pontiact the low bidder for the ~-ton Pickup - Treatment Plant - was Fred Lautze Motors, Inc.,; the low bidder for thee-ton Pickup - Fire Department - was Learner C~; the low bidder for 3/4-ton Pickup - Park Department - was Fred Lautze Motors, Inc.; the low bidder for two 3/4-ton Pickups - Dump - one for Street Department and one for Park Department - was Arata International; the low bidder for four 3-wheel Utility Trucks - Park Department - was HuCat Electric Car Company. Councilman Ahern moved, seconded by Councilman Stetnkamp and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for two sedans for the Building Department be made to Arata Pontiac. Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for one{--ton Pickup for the Treatment Plant be made to Fred Lautze Motors, Inc. AWARDS OF CONTRACTS FOR VEHICLES TO BE USED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS ~ (CONTINUED) ~ONTHLY REPORTS DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEYEEAGE CONTROL ~ /- GOOD AND WELFARE~ DISCUSSION CONCERNING ARTICLE WHICH APPEARED IN S.F. EXA~INER~ ADJOURNMENT ~ RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried that the recon~aendation of the Acting City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for thee-ton Pickup for the Fire Department be made to Learner GMC. Councilman Ahem moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for the 3/4-ton Pickup for the Park Department be made to Fred Lautze Motors. Councilman Mammini moved, seconded by Councilman Stetnkamp and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for two 3/4-ton Dump Pickups - one for the Street Department and one for the Park Department - be made to Arata International. Councilman Steinkamp moved, seconded by Councilman Mammini and regularly carried that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be approved and accepted and award of contract for four 3-wheel Utility Trucks for the Park Department be made to HuCat Electric Car Company. Monthly Reports were received from the followings Building Department - October 1968 City Clerk's Reports - July, August and September 1968. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Reports accepted and placed on file. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control~ Application as filed by Safeway Stores, Inc., for Off-Sale General at NWC Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough Boulevard. There being no objections, Mayor Bertucelli ordered the Report placed on file. There being nothing further, 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. Mr. Dona~ Sacobberger brought to Council's attention a recent a~ticle which had appeared in the San Francisco Examiner in which a survey of peninsula cities had been made and that South San Francisco had been listed as the third least City which had been chosen in which to re- side, stating that he agreed with the writer of the article, stating that it was not a unified City but consisted of sections. Councilman Ahem remarked that he had read the article and had taken the time to make a reply objecting to its contents. Discussion then followed at which time Mayor Bertucelli called on Superintendnet of Recreation and Parks to explain to those present the development of park areas for recre- ational purposes which had been developed by the City in an effort to unify the City as a whole. Further discussion followed concerning the development of future recreational areas at which time Councilman Mammihi remarked that over 10~ of the City's budget is spent for recreational developments and that revenue from the Hotel-Motel tax would go to beautify areas within the City. He concluded by stating that the City, in his opinion, was doing a fine job in this development. Mr. John O'Connor commented that he felt South San Francisco was a growing community and disagreed with the article which appeared in the San Francisco Examiner. Mayor Bertucelli remarked that the meeting this evening would be adjourned to Wednesday, November 20, 1968, at 7~30 p.m. for a Personnel meeting. Councilman Steinkamp so moved, seconded by Councilman Rocca and regularly carried. Time of adjournment~ 11~20 p.m. APPROVED *The discussions contained herein are excerpts and not verbatim.