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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 22, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and
Penna*, Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor
Matsumoto
None
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas,
Assistant City Manager Moss, Human Resources
Director Bower
*Councilman Penna arrived at 6:36 p.m.
Interview Applicants for Boards and Commissions
· Personnel Board
· Housing Authority
Director Bower announced that Personnel Board interviews were cancelled due to the
candidates withdrawing their applications.
Director Bower introduced each applicant to the Council. Applicants were interviewed
in the following order and responded to questions from each Councilmember:
· Rev. Gary Smith (incumbent) - 6:30 p.m.
· Ms. Colleen Bedrosian - 6:45 p.m.
Mr. Ken Restivo did not appear for his 6:40 p.m. interview.
Discussion and Appointment of Boardmembers and Commissioners
After a brief discussion of the voting process, Council voted by ballot with the following
results:
Rev. Gary Smith was re-appointed to a four-year term, expiring March 31, 2004.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To m-appoint Rev. Gary Smith to the Housing Authority.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
5. Adjournment
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Respectfully submitted:
S~y. I~[~M~. Payne, City C14fk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
& U' yor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral
communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on
file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying.
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 22, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER: 7:55 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1)
Youth in Government Day students joined their counterparts on the dais and Councilman Mullin
briefly reviewed the program. Councilmembers introduce their respective counterparts.
ROLL CALL: Present:
Absent:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna,
Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto.
None
Led by Mayor Matsumoto
Given by Reverend Gary Smith, First Baptist
Church of South San Francisco
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Chamber Community Awareness Week, April 3-7, 2000: Chamber President
Norm Faria received the proclamation on behalf of the South San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce.
Measure A Expenditure Plan Policies and Programs - Mr. Howard Goode, San Mateo County
Transportation Authority, gave an overview on a proposed statewide ballot proposition for a ½
cents sales tax increase for transportation purposes. He stated that this will be in addition to
Measure A, which is not due to expire until 2008. He stated the Authority is currently working
on programs, policies and goals, identifying individual projects, and formulating a new
expenditure plan for the proposed statewide ballot proposition. He stated the League of Women
Voters will be sponsoring a public meeting on March 31 at the Basque Cultural Center and a
transportation summit is being held on April 28 at Oracle. He submitted informational materials
to Council regarding the program.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson requested Agenda Item Nos. 3, 9 and 12 be removed; Agenda Item No. 5
be held in conjunction with Redevelopment Agency Item No. 6; Agenda Item No. 14's title be
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amended to read "Motion", and labor negotiations for City Manager be removed from Closed
Session Item No. 15.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Sylvia Lynch, 124 Miriam Street, Daly City, stated her objection to the Redevelopment
Agency's action regarding 201 Grand Avenue. She stated her support for the coffee house and
felt the rights of the Latino community were being violated.
Ms. Jennifer Tejeda, 37601 Farwell Drive, city unknown, stated her objection to the Agency's
action and felt its actions were discriminatory.
Ms. Rosa Cruz, 205 Pine Avenue, (spoke Spanish and Ms. Lynch translated) stated her objection
to the Agency's action; she questioned the appraisal and felt it was inequitable.
Concepcion Pulido, 205 Pine Avenue, stated her objection to the Agency's action and agreed
with the previous speaker.
(Cassette Tape No. 2)
Mr. Ulises Garza, 846 Commercial Avenue, stated his objection to the Agency's action, that the
customers at the coffee house are like a family, and felt their rights were being violated.
Ms. Christie Chavez, 75 Minerva Street, San Francisco, stated her objection to the Agency's
action; she questioned the need for a parking lot and felt people should be encouraged to take
public transportation which would help reduce air pollution.
Ms. Maria Suarez, 5212 Blue Sky Court, Antioch, stated her objection to the Agency's action
and felt it was targeting the Latino community; she questioned the appraised value and whether
the parking lot was just a temporary use.
Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, read two recent newspaper articles regarding Measure
B that opposed Costco.
Ms. Jo-Ann D'Angelo, 60 Calvert Avenue, stated her concerns regarding the environmental
issues related to Costco's service station pumping gasoline with MTBE. She urged residents to
write to their legislative representatives with their concerns. She also asked if the Treasure
Island Trailer Court was going to be displaced due to the Hickey Boulevard Extension. City
Manager Wilson stated that the trailer court was not being affected.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
Councilman Penna stated the CDBG Subcommittee (Matsumoto/Penna) met with staff and
will be making a report to Council at the appropriate time.
Response to health and traffic questions related to Costco
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City Engineer Kianpour reported on his recent meeting with Mr. Carl Lewis of the San
Francisco Water Department; it was determined that there are no regulations regarding the
placement of gas tanks near water lines, but there are underground storage regulations that
must be followed. He briefly discussed the lower standards that existing service stations
were regulated by compared to the standards the Costco facility will have to meet. He stated
that after considering all hypothesis MTBE would not be able to contaminate the San
Francisco water line, unless there was a major disaster that raptured both the water line and
the underground fuel tanks at the same time.
City Engineer Kianpour discussed the traffic study prepared by Costco that looked at 18
different intersections and five different scenarios for each intersection. He stated that the
City's consultant prepared an independent analysis and Costco's report was found to be
adequate. He stated he is preparing responses to questions from residents regarding traffic
concerns.
Greystone
City Manager Wilson reported that the sod is in at Alta Loma Park, a letter was received and
PG&E will be installing the transformer. He stated the access to Alta Loma Park by
Greenridge residents is still a dilemma, one option is viable which the developer is to
communicate to the homeowners and then will respond back to the City.
Subcommittee Reports
Councilman Fernekes stated his satisfaction with the progress that was made in the last two
weeks. He also related an incident that he observed the previous evening When the City's
paramedic's team responded to a medical emergency and praised their performance and
sensitivity.
Councilman Penna informed staff that he had observed a possible mudslide problem at the
Greystone Homes development.
Councilman Mullin responded to comments made by speakers regarding Measure B and the
misinformation that was discussed. He explained the recent Federal ANIP allotment of
money to Daly City and the City of South San Francisco's effort to have the decibel level in
South San Francisco lowered to 60 dbl. Councilman Mullin reported on his recent trip to
Washington DC to discuss two major concerns: 1) institute a new system at the airport for
landing airplanes more quickly, and 2) a new air traffic control facility in Sacramento. He
also reported that the San Mateo County Homeless Emergency Shelter Committee has
identified a new site on San Mateo Avenue that is a possibility, but is still looking at other
sites concurrently.
Mayor Matsumoto reported on attending the Greenridge Project grand opening with Mayor
Pro Tern Fernekes. She attended the Council of Cities Legislative Committee meeting
recently and that Burton's SP 402, binding arbitration, was discussed fervently and will be
further discussed at the April Council of Cities' meeting.
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Mayor Matsumoto announced that she and Councilman Datzman have agreed to sit on the
Oyster Point flyover subcommittee. She also announced that the March 29 study session on
housing has been postponed until April.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Recess: 9:05 p.m. - 9:18 p.m.)
Motion to approve minutes of the March 8, 2000 (two) special meetings and regular
meeting
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 22, 2000 in the amount of 3,639,440.09
Resolution authorizing acceptance of a California State Library award to augment Project
Read's Families for Literacy activities in the amount of $10,200
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Item removed under Agenda Review.
Resolution No. 2 2000, awarding contract for the Harbor Way Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project to KJ Woods Construction in the amount of $274,000 and increase the project
budget in the amount of $101,700
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with
Te~anomics Development
Removed from Consent Calendar, to be considered in conjunction with Redevelopment
Agency Agenda Item No. 6.
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1266-2000, amending SSFMC Chapter 8.54, entitled
Community Preservation Ordinance to authorize summary abatement of immediate
dangers to health and safety
Resolution executing an agreement with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
committing the necessary funds for the installation of a traffic signal system at the
intersection of E1 Camino Real and Arlington Drive
Removed from Consent Calendar for discussion (see below), no action taken.
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Motion to accept Winston Manor Itl ADA Play Area Renovations as complete per plans,
specifications and contract documents
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Resolution rejecting bids received from Golden Pacific Construction, Inc. for the
Magnolia Avenue and Harbor Way storm drain projects and to re-advertise the projects
Removed under Agenda Review.
Councilman Penna requested Item No. 7 be removed from the Consent Calendar and
Mayor Matsumoto stated that a speaker's card was also received for Item No. 7.
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Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1, 2, 4, 6, and
8. Approved by voice vote.
Consent Calendar Item No. 7: Councilman Penna stated he wish to acknowledge a letter
received from a student who lives on Arlington Drive requesting a stop light at E1
Camino Real and Arlington Drive.
Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, stated her opposition to the installation of a
signal because it will not allow traffic heading north to make a left hand turn onto
Arlington Drive. She stated that drivers will be forced to use the Hilton Avenue entrance
to the tract. She also felt that Winston Manor residents were not properly noticed. City
Engineer Kianpour stated this is a Caltrans decision, and that funds allocated from their
operating budget is for signalization only. In response to questions he stated it is
extremely dangerous to make a left turn onto Arlington Drive and that a majority of the
neighborhood residents are already accessing the tract by Hilton Avenue. He stated his
support for Caltrans' decision, which is to benefit pedestrians crossing E1 Camino Real,
and that Caltrans will not put stop signs along E1 Camino Real. He further discussed the
neighborhood meeting that was conducted with only four residents attending. He stated
notices were mailed to the entire neighborhood.
With a consensus from Council it was agreed that a traffic count will be taken during
peak hours of traffic at the Arlington Drive entrance and a report will be brought back to
Council.
Item tabled, no action taken.
PUBLIC HEARING
10.
Antenna and Tower Ordinance - Introduce and waive reading of an ordinance amending
Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code adding Chapter
20.105, antenna and tower standards and regulations of telecommunication facilities
throughout the City (Case No.: ND 98-094 & ZA 98-094)
Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks.
In response to Council questions, Chief Planner Sparks stated that the antenna permits are
licensed to the owner of the antenna, and in absence of that, they are licensed to the
property owner. He stated this ordinance is for commercial communication type
antennas and not residential TV satellite dishes.
Public hearing closed.
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Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
repealing Chapter 20.77 and 20.83 and adding Chapter 20.105 entitled "Antenna and
Tower Regulations". Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11.
Oakmont Vistas: Consideration of Negative Declaration, ND-98-054; Planned Unit
Development, PUD-98-054; Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, SA-98-054; Tentative
Parcel Map, PM-98-054 - a 33-unit single family residential subdivision; Applicant:
John Hansen PSC, Inc. (continued from January 26, and February 9, 2000 meetings)
Continued to April 26, 2000.
12.
Policy direction regarding sewer connections in the Country Club area/outside city
boundaries
Item removed under Agenda Review.
13.
Resolution approving Terrabay Phase II Woods East and Woods West subdivision final
map, accepting offers of dedications, approving a subdivision improvement agreement
and authorizing the recording of the final map and its related documents
Staff report presented by City Engineer Kianpour. Final bonds have been filed with the
City.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 22-2000, approving the
Terrabay Phase II, Woods East ad Woods West subdivisions final map, accepting offers
of dedications, approving a subdivision improvement agreement and authorizing the
recordation of the Final Map and its related documents. Approved by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna, and Mayor Pro Tem
Fernekes. NOES: Mayor Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
14.
Resolution authorizing allocation of funds to San Mateo County Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Staff report presented by City Manager Wilson. Allocation is in the amount of $50,000.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Datzman: Motion to approve the allocation of funds to San
Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
(Recess: 9:55 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.)
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Resolution authorizing the execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with
Terranomics Development
Item removed from Consent Calendar and heard in conjunction with Redevelopment
Agency Item No. 6, Refer to Redevelopment Agency minutes for discussion.
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(Cassette Tape No. 3)
Motion-Datzman/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 23-2000, authorizing the
execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement between the City of South San
Francisco, the Redevelopment Agency, and Terranomics Development. Approved by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Datzman, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and
Mayor Matsumoto. NOES: Councilmembers Mullin and Penna. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
CLOSED SESSION
15.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, labor negotiations for City Manager;
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9; existing litigation - Arthur Thomas vs
City of South San Francisco
Labor negotiations for City Manager was removed under Agenda Review.
Entered into Closed Session:
10:54 p.m.
Reconvened into Open Session: 10:58 p.m., all Councilmembers present.
Report from Closed Session:
Mayor Matsumoto reported direction given/no
action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 10:59 p.m. Unanimously approved
by voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted:
a M. Payne, City Cl~fk
f South San Francisco
Approve4: , '\
· Karyl-~ tsu o , Mayor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral
communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying.
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