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REGULAR MEETING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: TIME: 7:07 P.M.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego
Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor
Garbarino and Mayor Mullin.
ABSENT: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin.
Mayor Mullin began the meeting by requesting that it be adjourned in memory of Joseph
Majaraj, the young victim of the gun violence tragedy that took place on September 18
On behalf of his Council colleagues and the entire city family, he offered
heartfelt condolences to the Majaraj family as well as to the family of the young man
recovering from gun shot wounds. He stated this kind of violence was an affront to the
entire community and the City would not accept this level of violence as the new norm in
South San Francisco.
He asked to take a moment to talk about the Community Coalition on Safe
Neighborhoods. The coalition is made up of the City Council, Police Department, school
district and non - profit partners. The Coalition met in the days following the incident as it
does every month. The coalition is moving with a renewed sense of urgency about
developing ways to better engage parents and community members in working to create a
safer community. Recently, he met with City Manager Nagel, Police Chief Massoni and
the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to discuss efforts to create safer
neighborhoods. Given this very recent incident he intended to submit a concrete proposal
actively pursuing outside funding to help support the coalition's strategic planning efforts
and to help support parent education and police- neighbor dialogue.
Chief Massoni addressed Council and stated the Police were actively investigating the case
and pursuing a couple of leads. He noted the challenge of obtaining information from the
community in these types of instances.
Councilwoman Matsumoto mentioned a drug killing on the same street in 2008.
Chief Massoni replied the persons responsible in that crime were apprehended.
Councilman Addiego stated that the Sheriff's Department has offered to assist South San
Francisco.
Chief Masson replied that one South San Francisco officer works in the Sheriff's Gang
Intelligence Unit which brought resources in circumstances such as this.
Mayor Mullin announced an account has been established at Wells Fargo Bank to help the
Majeraj family. Those wishing to donate could contact Ken of Domenis Insurance at 650-
871 -6511.
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation establishing October as Fire Prevention Month in the City of South
San Francisco.
Mayor Mullin presented and read a proclamation establishing October as Fire Prevention
Month in the City of South San Francisco.
Fire Department Safety Inspector Rosaia thanked Council and accepted the proclamation.
He explained Fire Prevention Month started because of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. It
was made official in 1925 to educate the population on techniques to prevent fires and
actions that should be taken to prevent them. In the spirit of Fire Prevention education, he
announced an open house on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Station 61 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There would be safety demonstrations, a safety trailer and a trivia booth. Breakfast, lunch
and carnival rides would also be provided. During the month of October, Firefighters also
planned to make children aware of fire safety by visiting every elementary school in South
San Francisco making presentations to 4,000 kids between the ages of K and 6th grade.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
• Announcements.
• Committee Reports.
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events including, a
HEART Meeting, a Council of Cities Dinner, a School District Parent Meeting, an ABAG
Executive Board Meeting, an MTC Meeting, the League of California Cities Annual
Conference and the Fiestas Patrias Celebration. Council congratulated Fire Depaitment
staff on a Community Outreach program for special needs individuals and their caretakers.
An announcement was made regarding the Lions White Cane Days, October 7th and 8th at
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South San Francisco Car Wash. Specific items for further action and /or consideration
were set forth as follows:
Councilman Gonzalez reported that the Community Coalition had been meeting monthly
since it was formed. It met after the September 18 shooting and is dedicated to
preventing other incidents. He expressed appreciation for the outpouring of residents and
community partners offering assistance during this time. He noted he had simultaneously
witnessed the best and the worse in our community.
Councilman Addiego requested that staff provide information regarding South San
Francisco's truancy program and the Police Department's interface with the School
District in this regard.
Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on South San Francisco's HEART contribution
and questioned whether HEART receives 32 cents per resident.
Councilman Gonzalez replied the City pays 32 cents per resident. He noted that loans
issued by the Agency are for people with good income that work and can repay the loans.
The loans are between $100,000 to $150,000. Five loans have been given to South San
Francisco residents.
Assistant City Manager Van Duyn said the dues have been a little over $25,000 for
sometime.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Jeanette
Holt's brother, Skip Walsh.
Vice Mayor Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Renette
Ungaretti who together with her family was a longtime resident.
Mayor Mullin said he read with interest a San Francisco Business Times article noting that
SK Shorenstein is looking to sell the Oyster Point property which was the subject of a
three -way deal with the City and the Harbor District. He hoped the quality of the plan
presented to Council earlier in the year would still be achieved.
City Attorney Mattas replied that the agreement included specific requirements for
development and that the requirements must be met.
Mayor Mullin further reported that a meeting was convened with hoteliers and
Congresswoman Jackie Speier to discuss exploitation and prostitution, particularly in
hotels near the airport. He requested that Chief Massoni provide an update on this
meeting.
Chief Massoni advised the meeting addressed the topic of exploitation and prostitution.
He noted that for select hotels this was a problem given proximity to the airport and 101
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freeway. A Sergeant with the SSFPD provided a training program for hotel personnel.
Hotel managers were given ideas of what to be on the lookout for.
Councilwoman Matsumoto thanked Best Western Manager Jim McGuire for hosting and
putting the event together. She mentioned the hoteliers who needed to be there were not
present.
Mayor Mullin agreed it was a productive meeting.
Councilman Addiego mentioned many years ago, the law permitted the City to prosecute
derelict hotels as nuisance violations.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of September 14, 2011.
2. Motion to approve expense claims of September 28, 2011.
3. Motion approving response to Grand Jury regarding Aircraft Noise Report.
4. Resolution No. 116 -2011 approving an agreement with Miracle Playsystems, Inc. for
the purchase and installation of Playground Equipment at Orange Memorial Park in
an amount not to exceed $307,743.
5. Resolution No. 117 -2011 awarding a construction contract to Bayview Painting and
Construction of Burlingame, California for the City Hall exterior lead based paint
stabilization (Abatement), and City Hall, Tower, and City Hall Annex painting project
in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
Items 4 and 5 were pulled by Councilwoman Matsumoto and Vice Mayor Garbarino
respectively.
Motion— Councilman Addiego /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 3. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item 3: Councilwoman Matsumoto's questions actually pertained to Item 3. She stated
that at one point South San Francisco was the Peninsula's City most impacted by airport
related noise.
City Planner Kalkin replied it was a subjective issue- Millbrae, San Bruno and Brisbane
might say the same.
Councilwoman Matsumoto noted it was agreed at one time that South San Francisco faced
the most severe impact. She asked why the response characterized the City as an
inappropriate agency to comment on the best method to implement the Fly Quiet Program.
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Councilman Addiego stated that this would most likely come from the operator of the
airport.
Councilwoman Matsumoto further stated that she would prefer that the chair and vice chair
be elected officials since they represent constituencies.
Mayor Mullin noted that this issue had been called out at an earlier meeting of the
Roundtable and that he would obtain information as to how it was ultimately resolved.
City Planner Kalkin further stated that elected official membership is present at the
Roundtable such that constituencies are represented.
After hearing the responses to her questions pertaining to Item No. 3, Councilwoman
Matsumoto indicated she did not wish to reopen the vote on the subject.
Item 4: Motion— Councilman Addiego /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve
Consent Calendar Item 4. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item 5: Vice Mayor Garbarino asked about the separate cost to repair the City Hall Stairs.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ranals replied that the stair repairs would be funded as a
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) for $17, 000. She further explained that the original
project was to paint the stairs. However, upon evaluation it was determined repairs were
necessary.
Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second— Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Consent
Calendar Item 5. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
6. Waive reading and introduce an ordinance relating to Franchise Towing Agreement
and Resolution approving Franchise Towing Agreement.
Lt. Wall presented the staff report recommending changes to Chapter 6.64 of the
Municipal Code relating to the regulation of tow vehicle services and amendment of the
City's Master Fee Schedule to include franchise tow fees for tow service franchises. The
City currently regulates all tow services within the city, including those providing Police
generated tow services. The City rotates providers for Police related tows. The
Department tows vehicles that are disabled or abandoned and/or have expired registration,
unpaid parking citations, a driver with a suspended license or a driver under the influence.
On average there are 1,300 Police - related tows annually. Lt. Wall explained state law
changes made it necessary to protect the City and residents' best interests by setting a fee
methodology.
Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the rotation methodology and whether any of the
Companies utilized were outside of the City.
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Lt. Wall explained the Department maintained two separate rotating lists - one for regular
tows, the second for abandoned vehicles. The lists rotated on a daily or hourly basis as
needed. For example, Company #1 might have a tow at 8 in the morning. The next need
for a tow would be assigned to Company #2. The Computer system maintained the
records and both present companies were located in South San Francisco, but one had
recently moved to San Bruno.
The Councilman Gonzalez advised he had heard complaints about the location of towed
cars, including from some residents who had to go to San Francisco to retrieve their
vehicles. He noted this was a particular burden on Seniors who might mistakenly park in
tow zones.
Lt. Wall explained that by state law, companies within a 10 mile radius were eligible for
South San Francisco tows. Accordingly, San Francisco companies could be employed as
long as such companies were in compliance with the vehicle code. Lt. Wall then continued
with the staff report explaining that in addition to tow fees, an illegally parked offender
would also be subject to a parking citation. However, he noted that the City dedicated
numerous resources to administering this program. Accordingly, pursuant to section
12110(b) of the Vehicle Code, based on the Police Department's experience managing the
existing rotational list, the Department recommended a franchise fee charged to the tow
companies of $40 per vehicle in the first year of the agreement, $45 per vehicle in the
second year of the agreement, and $50 per vehicle in the third and any subsequent years of
the agreement, unless modified in the renewal franchise agreements.
Councilman Addiego questioned whether efforts were made to encourage tow companies
to maximize efficiencies.
Lt. Wall explained that the Traffic Division reviews the quality of service to ensure good
service for a reasonable fee. He added as an aside that the proposed fees were pretty well
below what other agencies throughout the County were charging. He stated the
Department understood that having vehicles towed was an imposition. Accordingly, the
Department traditionally tended to err on keeping the maximum allowable fees below the
average of other agencies throughout the County.
Councilwoman Matsumoto observed the $40 fee would certainly be passed to the violator.
Lt. Wall advised the Police Department maintained control over the maximum allowable
fees.
Councilwoman Matsumoto next observed that during DUI checkpoints, she had observed
phenomenal amounts of tows- upwards of 30 -40 at a time.
Lt. Wall replied that the 1300 tow count number included vehicles towed as a result of
DUI checkpoints and that the most he had ever seen towed as a result of a checkpoint were
40 vehicles. He further advised that with respect to the towing of vehicles with an
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unlicensed driver, state law had changed preventing towing if other options for removing
the car from the scene were present.
Councilwoman Matsumoto next questioned the process for investigating damage to
vehicles from the towing process.
Lt. Wall responded it is treated as a civil matter and the vehicle owner would have the
same remedies available to him as if he had taken his car to a car wash and it had been
damaged in that process. In any event, the tow company- not the City- would be
responsible for the damage, if any.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested clarification of the term "storage fees ".
Lt. Wall replied the towing companies are entitled to charge a 1 day storage fee.
Councilman Addiego noted the multitude of fees associated with having your vehicle
towed, particularly if a citation was issued as part of the process.
Lt. Wall advised that the proposed fee was still one of the lowest in San Mateo County.
Mayor Mullin pointed out that even considering all the fees, the revenues collected do not
come close to covering the actual costs to South San Francisco.
Vice Mayor Garbarino noted many good points were raised regarding the towing process
during the course of the discussion, but tonight, Council was confronted with specific
issues pertaining to franchise fees and towing regulations.
Councilman Gonzalez expressed a preference for continuing the discussion to a later
meeting.
Council agreed to bring the item back at a later date for further consideration.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Project #: P10-0031 — GPA10 -0002, UP 10 -0031, DR10 -0015 & ND 10 -0003
GIMBAL'S FINE CANDIES
John M. Ward — Applicant
Gimbal, Lance North & P L TR — Owner
250 HILLSIDE BLVD. APN - 012070360
General Plan Amendment, Use Permit, Design Review and Negative Declaration to
construct an 8,810 sf addition to an existing 28,902 sf food preparation use and to
allow a 6 space parking reduction at 250 Hillside Blvd in the Community Commercial
(CC) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.090, 20.330, 20.460,
20.480, 20.490 & 20.540.
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Public Hearing opened: 9:04 p.m.
Associate Planner Gross presented the staff report recommending that the application be
granted. He advised that Gimbal's had occupied its current location at 250 Hillside Blvd
since 1951. It was presently proposing to expand the existing building to the rear with an
approximately 8,800 sf addition. The addition would provide an expanded staging area for
Gimbal's candy products and an additional machine shop. The proposed project was
consistent with the applicable Community Commercial Zoning, with the exception of
parking, for which the applicant requested a Use Permit allowing a 6 -space parking
reduction. In support of this request the applicant was proposing to implement trip
reduction measures. The applicant held a series of community meetings, the latest
occurring in early June 2011, to inform the surrounding neighborhood of its plans to
expand. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 2, 2011 to consider the
amendments and forwarded the approval recommendation to Council. Regarding the
parking exception, the recommendation was for a conditional approval with a 6 month
review of the use permit. If after the 6 month period, it was determined that parking in the
neighborhood was more difficult after construction/expansion, other solutions such as
shared parking with the adjacent property could be reviewed. In closing staff'
recommended the City Council follow the recommendation and approve the requested
entitlement subject to the recommended conditions of approval.
John Ward provided a brief introduction on behalf of the applicant highlighting Gimbal's
candies and its recent successful entry into new and bigger markets. He advised that the
proposed expansion was essential to laying the framework for the company's continued
success.
Lance Gimbal explained the history of Gimbal's Fine Candies and his family's
commitment to the Company. The Company was started in 1898 by his great grandfather.
In 1950, the Company was moved from San Francisco to its current location in South San
Francisco. He began working for the Company in 1981 and during these thirty one years,
he had worked to improve the Company's stature among competing candy companies. A
large contract with Safeway was recently negotiated. Expansion was necessary to meet the
demand associated with the business' growth plans.
Mr. Ward commented on the remarkable growth the Company had achieved in the face of
a difficult economy.
Resident Valerie Lambertson spoke in support of the project and commented on the
Company's positive role in the community.
Resident Leo Pedretti spoke in support of the project and noted the Company acted as a
good corporate citizen. After looking at the project and meeting with the Company he was
no longer concerned that the height of the project would affect residents.
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Councilman Gonzalez had no problems with the project. He thanked the applicant and
stated that he would approve it.
Councilman Addiego noted the Company had been thorough in its outreach to the
community regarding the project. It had shown the utmost respect to the surrounding
residents and businesses. He was pleased that Gimbal's was a member of the South San
Francisco Community.
Councilwoman Matsumoto mentioned that she had received calls from people in the
neighborhood pertaining to parking concerns.
Associate Planner Gross explained that at any time there are typically 27 employees on the
site. With approval of the project there would be 20 spaces for 27 employees. He noted
that some of these employees take alternative means of transportation to work. He did
note the potential for some offsite employee parking.
Councilman Gonzalez confirmed seeing Gimbal's employees walking or riding bikes to
work.
Vice Mayor Garbarino praised Gimbal's involvement in the community including
donations to charitable events. He noted the Company had been extremely generous to the
City of South San Francisco. He disclosed he met with Mr. Ward and Mr. Gimbal and
took a tour of the facility.
Councilwoman Matsumoto disclosed she took a similar tour.
Mr. Ward discussed a parking survey the Company had run that showed during the course
of the day 8 -10 employees park offsite.
Mayor Mullin applauded the Company's approach to the entire approval process. He
noted the Company's engagement of the community in the process should serve as a model
for future applicants. He stated Gimbal's was a source of pride for the community and
wished it continued success and growth.
Public Hearing Closed: 9:27 p.m.
Motion - Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second Councilman Addiego: to approve Resolution No.
118 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion - Councilman Gonzalez /Second Councilman Addiego to: approve Resolution No.
119 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote
8. Resolution No. 120 -2011 authorizing submittal of 2010 -2011 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD); and CDBG -R Budget .
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Public Hearing opened: 9:31 p.m.
Manager of Housing & Community Development Fragoso delivered the staff report
pertaining to submission of the 2010 -2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report ( "CAPER ") which was to be submitted to HUD on the upcoming
Friday. She noted this was a Senate mandated deadline. She stated she was well aware of
Council's knowledge that the Community Development Block Grant Program ( "CDBG ")
entailed a wonderful myriad of funds for much needed social services and housing
programs in the community. She stated the very comprehensive report addressed these
programs and explained the treatment of certain carry -over funds for incomplete projects.
Those funds were designated to be placed into the 2011 -12 CDBG Budget to help offset
deficits and cuts.
Mayor Mullin requested that Manager Fragoso consider using the figures from the 2010
Census in the Report.
Councilwoman Matsumoto noted that some of the demographic categories were puzzling.
Manager Fragoso stated the demographic categories were set by the federal government
and agreed some of them were difficult to discern between and/or among.
Public Hearing Closed: 9:35 p.m.
Motion — Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No.
120 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Recess: 9:36 p.m.
Meeting resumed: 9:40 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
9. Motion to approve transmittal of Annual Financial and Audit Reports for Fiscal Year
2009 -2010.
Director of Finance Steele presented the staff report recommending that Council accept by
motion the Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 Financial and External Auditor's Reports. The staff
report summarized highlights and recommended following the recommendations of the
City's External Auditor, Maze and Associates. Director Steele pointed out findings of the
reports as follows:
In the Memorandum of Internal Controls, the Auditors requested that certain revenues be
booked as deferred revenues. The funds at issue pertained to a series of deposits the City
received from Genentech to construct sewer capital improvement projects and coded as
revenue. Fortunately, the Engineering Department completed the projects 1.2 million
dollars under budget. The Auditors recommended recoding this 1.2 million as deferred
revenue and recommended booking such revenue as deferred revenue upon receipt in the
future. Director Steel pointed out that the comment did not involve the mishandling of
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cash and was merely an accounting adjustment. He next noted the Single Audit Report
referenced a minor overcharging by ECD staff of CDBG funds due to a coding input entry
error pertaining to the payroll system. This technical error had been corrected by the
Department and there was no remaining issue.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested clarification with respect to GASB 51.
Director Steele advised the auditors were required to address every single GASB
requirement that might be relative to the City. However, in this circumstance there was
nothing to report.
Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve the transmittal
of Annual Financial and Audit Reports for Fiscal Year 2009 -2010. Unanimously approved
by voice vote.
10. Resolution No. 121 -2011 approving the Conference Center FY 2011 -12
Operating/Capital Budget.
Director of the South San Francisco Conference Center Sandra O'Toole presented a staff
report recommending approval of the Conference Center FY 2011 -2012 Budget. She
advised that the Conference Center achieved its revenue projections and came in under
budget. The proposed budget increased revenue projections, because while growth was
limited, the Center continued to achieve some modicum every year. TOT was budgeted
for 70 %. Projections maintained the 75% occupancy estimate for FY 2011 -12.
Councilwoman Matsumoto noted a 4.3% increase in the interest projection. She praised
the Center for this achievement.
Ms. O'Toole replied that the Center had a reserve for the bond. The investment was taken
seriously. In addition, everyone in the facility worked very hard to reduce spending.
Motion - Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution
No. 121 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote
11. Resolution No. 122 -2011 authorizing Shelter Network to submit a grant application to
the County of San Mateo Continuum of Care (COC) for the Permanent Supportive
Housing Bonus of $215,065 in order to implement a Permanent Urban Supportive
Housing Program and a Homeless Outreach Team in South San Francisco; including
a letter of support from the City of South San Francisco committing to the provision
of housing, consisting of 18 bedroom, for program participants.
Manager of Housing & Community Development Fragoso presented the staff report and
advised that the program serving as the subject of the grant application was targeted at
addressing homelessness in the Downtown area. She advised that over the past month the
ECD Department had provided Council with information about the City of San Mateo's
HOT Program. The HOT Program follows the homeless outreach team model. On a
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parallel track with this program was the PUSH Program which stands for Permanent Urban
Supportive Housing Program.
Manager Fragoso advised that Shelter Network proposed to collaborate with the City to
bring HOT and PUSH to South San Francisco. The Department of Housing and Urban
Development had issued a Notice of fund availability for Supportive Housing Programs
like HOT and the Vendome housing utilized in San Mateo. Manager Fragoso then
introduced Mr. Cantor of Shelter Network to further explain the proposed program.
Mr. Cantor explained Shelter Network had been part of the South San
Francisco Community for years; however, its focus had been more on the temporarily
homeless population. The proposed program would focus on the issue of chronic
homelessness. Shelter Network would work in collaboration with the Police and other
City staff to identify chronically homeless individuals accessing the most medical and law
enforcement resources. The goal of the program would be to make these individuals
contributing members of society through an intensive supportive housing program. Mr.
Cantor discussed some examples of success stories relating to San Mateo's Vendome
project. He noted the successes of many of the participants in the Vendome and added that
as an additional benefit the cities expenditures had been decreased relative to the cost of
caring for and managing the homeless population in the area.
Chief Massoni spoke about the chronically homeless population. He noted that in
preparation for this program he had requested that the Police Department's Downtown
Bike Patrol provide a list of the chronically homeless persons dealt with and /or confronted
in the District on a regular basis. He stated that the Department identified 7 individuals
who combined over the past 18 months had been the subject of roughly 250 contacts with
the Police Department. He stated that a significant cost was associated with these contacts.
Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned if the uncertainty surrounding the future of RDA at
the State level would impact the project.
Director of Economic and Community Development Van Duyn advised of the presumption
that funding would be identified as part of a low to moderate income housing fund. He
opined that despite the uncertainty of RDA's future, low to moderate income housing
programs would likely continue.
Councilman Gonzalez questioned the recidivism rate.
Mr. Cantor responded that the program had been very successful at assisting participants in
becoming self sufficient and finding jobs and other life successes that kept them off the
streets upon completion. He noted that in the history of San Mateo's Program, only 2
participants had not succeeded- one of those instances was due to the death of the
participant. He cautioned, however, that he could not guarantee success for every
participant.
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Manager of Housing & Community Development Fragoso advised that sometime in the
period before PUSH dollars became available and after the Redevelopment issue was
settled at the state level, staff would be coming back to Council or the Agency Board
regarding an allocation for Shelter Network.
Motion - Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second Councilman Addiego to: approve Resolution
122 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
12. Resolution No. 123 -2011 amending the 2011 -2012 fiscal year budget table of
organization for the Public Works Department adding the position of Assistant Public
Works Director /City Engineer and deleting the position of City Engineer and revising
the salary schedule for the Mid - Management Unit.
Director of Public Works White delivered the staff report recommending that the 2011-
2012 budget table relating to the fiscal organization of the Public Works Department be
modified to add the position of Assistant Public Works Director /City Engineer and delete
the position of City Engineer in conjunction with a revision of the salary schedule for the
middle Management Unit. Director White presented a PowerPoint demonstrating the near
future of the Public Works Department at the Management level. He advised that there
had been several recent retirements and more were expected by 2014. Retirements,
changed economic circumstances and the City's needs dictated reorganization of the
Department's management. He explained that creation of this position would allow for a
smooth transition and succession plan.
Mayor Mullin commended Director White for presenting this issue which preventatively
dealt with the issue of the wave of expected baby- boomer retirements and the City's fiscal
concerns.
Councilman Addiego commended Director White for suggesting the Public Works
Director /City Engineer combination.
Motion - Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second Vice Mayor Garbarino to: approve
Resolution No. 123 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
COMMUNITY FORUM
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Mullin adjourned the meeting at 10:44 p.m. in memory
of Joseph Majarah, Skip Walsh and Renette Ungaretti.
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