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CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
July 12, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
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1. Call to Order:
2. Roll Call:
Present:
Absent:
Staff Present:
6:16 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna,
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto
None
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas,
Director of Human Resources Bower
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Public Comments:
None
Interview applicants for Library Board
Director Bower introduced each applicant to the Council. Applicants were interviewed
in the following order and responded to questions from each Councilmember:
· Ms. Jacqueline Kay Olson (incumbent) - unable to attend due to a family
emergency
· Ms. Betty Battaglia
Ms. Ann Marie Domm
· Mr. Willie McCrary - unable to contact
· Mr. Mark Johnson
(Recess 7:00 - 7:03 p. m.)
5. Discussion and Appointment of Library Board Members
A discussion ensued regarding the reappointment of Ms. Jacqueline Kay Olson. A
decision was made that the re-appointment vacancy will not be filled until the
incumbent is interviewed, but the vacant position will be filled tonight.
After a brief discussion of the voting process, Council voted by ballot with the
following results:
Ms. Betty Battaglia was appointed to the Library Board.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To appoint Ms. Betty Battagia to the Library Board.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
6. Adjournment
Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. On the
question: Councilman Mullin asked if the meeting is adjourned or recessed to another
date. City Attorney responded that the meeting be adjourned and renoticed for the next
Council meeting. On the question: Mayor Matsumoto asked if Mr. McCrary could be
interviewed at this later date. Director Bowers answered that if he responded, that yes,
he would be interviewed. Motion continued: Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
Linda Patrick, Deputy~City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:[
City of Sd/uth San Francisco
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Penna, and
Mullin, Mayor Pro Tem Femekes and
Mayor Matsumoto
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE:
Led by Mayor Matsumoto
INVOCATION:
Reverend Gary Smith, First Baptist Church
PRESENTATIONS
· Proclamation recognizing Ms. Denise Bilbaeno, inductee into the San Mateo County Hall of
Fame - presented by Councilman Mullin
· Proclamation recognizing Pacific Bell Employees - presented by Mayor Matsumoto
The Alliance Downtown Dasher Program - Mr. Michael Stevenson gave a brief presentation
on the status of the shuttle program and invited Council to their grand opening celebration at
Cecilia's Restaurant on July 25, 2000 at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA REVIEWS:
City Manager Wilson requested Agenda Item Nos. 9 and 10 be heard after the Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, read a statement in regards to the Serramonte Park
Plaza Project, at 395 Hickey Boulevard, in Daly City. Her concerns were traffic, South San
Francisco sewers, and the validity of the current EIR for the project. In response to her
questions, Mayor Matsumoto indicated that Council would address those issues under Items
from Council.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes indicated that as an ad-hoc sub-committee, he and Councilman Mullin
attended two community meetings between the City of Daly City and the City of South San
Francisco regarding the Serramonte Park Plaza Project. He proceeded to tell the history and
status of the project. He asked the City Attorney to respond to Ms. Williams' questions. The
City Attorney summarized the 1986 Settlement Agreement between the City of South San
Francisco v. City Council of the City of Daly City and McKinley Property Company, and
Serramonte South Associates. City Attorney Mattas gave a synopsis of the agreement including
information on CEQA 15162, that states, further analysis may be necessary, if there have been
substantial changes in the project between the time that the EIR was certified or approved, and
the date that the project will move forward. The proposed building site is not within the area of
the Joint Agreement between the City of Daly City and the City of South San Francisco for
sewer hookup service. The agreement acknowledges that the final decision is to be made by Daly
City since the project is within their city limits. Councilman Mullin stated the City of Daly City
has not met their requirements under the Settlement Agreement. Councilman Penna questioned,
whether the landowners sold property in 1985 to the developer and if there were any conditions
attached to the land sale. City Attorney Mattas stated, he was not aware of any conditions.
Councilman Penna questioned Finance Director Steele on why there has not been an increase
from business to business sales tax and if Internet sales are effecting the City. His response was
that we receive use tax on the equipment that is purchased out of state, not sales tax. City
Manager Wilson added that the companies still need to pay a tax, but it goes to the State pool and
we receive only a proportionate share.
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes mentioned that Office Depot is closing because of a rent increase of
200%. He and Mayor Matsumoto recently attended a meeting on Day in the Park and plans are
on schedule.
Mayor Matsumoto announced that she has received phone calls from small business owners
regarding the closing of Office Depot. They are being told that the Council voted them out and
that was the reason they are leaving.
Councilman Gonzalez requested an explanation from the Fire/Police Departments on the
explosion that occurred Monday night. Police Chief Raffaelli responded that two containers of
picric acid had been discovered at a location in the industrial area. The acid had been stored for
five years and crystallized, making them volatile. It was detonated later that evening; there has
been no reported damage.
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Councilman Mullin reported that he and Councilman Gonzalez attended the Sewer Rate Increase
Community Meeting and The Childhood Development Policy Institute. He also attended the
Airport Roundtable meeting and will be representing the North Peninsula on the runway
reconfiguration.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve minutes of the June 21, 2000 special meeting
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 12, 2000 in the amount of $1,663,141.05
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Resolution No. 84-2000, approving installation of stop signs at the intersection of A
Street and Second Street
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Resolution No. 85-2000, approving installation of stop signs at the intersection of
Longford Drive and Dundee Drive
Resolution No. 86-2000, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Peninsula
Community Foundation to fund a fourth year of the Project Read Computer Lab in the
amount of $42,275
Resolution awarding construction contract to Valentine Corporation for the seismic
retrofit of the pedestrian bridges on Hillside Boulevard and Junipero Serra Boulevard in
the amount of $176,214, and resolution awarding construction management contract to
Community Service Consulting Group in the amount of $24,860
Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
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Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1273-2000 amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to reflect
Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes
8. Motion to cancel the regular meeting of September 13, 2000
Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion,
Councilman Gonzalez requested Agenda Item No. 6, and Councilman Penna requested
Agenda Item No. 8 be pulled from the Consent Calendar
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and
7. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Consent Calendar Item No. 6: Councilman Gonzalez discussed with Interim City
Engineer Chuck the work that will be done on the Hillsdale Boulevard and Junipero Serra
pedestrian bridges. Councilman Penna questioned if it would be cheaper to tear down
rather than retrofit the two bridges. Interim City Engineer Chuck explained that the two
bridges could not be replaced at the same price. He further explained that there will be
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extensive work on the Junipero Serra Bridge and not the Hillside Bridge. Councilman
Mullin questioned the amount being awarded to the Community Service Group.
Interim City Engineer Chuck explained that daily reports have to be filed, workers
interviewed, and records have to follow federal requirements; if not, the Federal
government will withdraw the money allocated to the project.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 87-2000 awarding
construction contract to Valentine Corporation for the seismic retrofit of the pedestrian
bridges on Hillside Boulevard and Junipero Serra Boulevard in the amount of $176,214,
and resolution awarding construction management contract to Community Service
Consulting Group in the amount of $24,860. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Consent Calendar Item No. 8: Councilman Penna questioned why the meeting of
September 13 was being cancelled. City Manager Wilson responded that it was his idea
and that some of the Councilmembers would be out of town.
Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To approve the motion to cancel the regular meeting of
September 13, 2000. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Mayor Matsumoto announced that Items 9 and 10 would be heard after the Closed
Session.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
11.
Receive Traffic Engineering Survey to justify use of radar for traffic enforcement, and
introduce and waive reading of an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 11.68,
Determination and Declaration of Prima Facie Speed Limits
Staff report presented by Interim City Engineer Chuck
Councilman Penna commented on the use of radar and laser guns for speed enforcement.
He questioned the speed enforcement policies on Hillside Boulevard between Evergreen
and Chestnut. Councilman Penna questioned, how can the City issue speeding tickets on
Hillside Boulevard, when it is a County road. In response to Councilman Penna's
concerns, Sergeant Massoni explained that they are in the process of working on an
agreement with the County to use radar. Councilman Penna commented that the speed
limits should relate to the road that is driven.
Councilman Gonzalez stated, he was speaking in support of residents who want the speed
limits lowered.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To waive reading beyond the title of an ordinance
amending SSFMC Chapter 11.68, Determination and Declaration of Prima Facie Speed
Limits. Approved by voice vote. AYES: Councilmembers Gonzalez and Mullin, Mayor
Pro Tem Fernekes, and Mayor Matsumoto. NOES: Councilmember Penna. ABSTAIN:
None. ABSENT: None.
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Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter
11.68, Determination and Declaration of Prima Facie Speed Limits. Approved by voice
vote. AYES: Councilmembers Gonzalez, and Mullin, Mayor Pro Tem Femekes and
Mayor Matsumoto. NOES: Councilmember Penna. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT:
None.
CLOSED SESSION
12. Closed Session: a)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
conference with legal counsel-existing litigation: California
Department of Toxic Substance Control v. City of South San
Francisco, Docket No.I&SE 99/00-002;
b)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 labor
negotiations for City Attorney with agency negotiator, City
Manager Wilson
(Recess 8:58 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.)
Convened into Closed Session:
9:03 p.m.
Reconvened into Open Session: 9:40 p.m., all Councilmembers present
Report from Closed Session:
Direction given/No action taken
ADMINISTRATIVE
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Resolution approving the Primary Responsible Party Agreement, and Joint Defense, Joint
Prosecution and Information Sharing Agreement pertaining to the Gibson Environmental
Site Remediation, amending the FY 2000-2001 Operating Budget (No. 01-02)
Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 88-2000, approving the
Primary Responsible Party Agreement, and Joint Defense, Joint Prosecution and
Information Sharing Agreement pertaining to the Gibson Environmental Site
Remediation, amending the FY 2000-2001 Operating Budget (No. 01-02). Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
10.
Resolution approving amendment to the professional services with Meyers-Nave and
budget amendment for litigation services related to 201 Grand Avenue aquisition
Staff report presented by City Manager Wilson.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 89-2000, approving
amendment to the professional services with Meyers-Nave and budget amendment for
litigation services related to 201 Grand Avenue acquisition. Unanimously approved by
voice vote.
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ADOURNMENT
Motion-Penna/Second-Gonzalez:
by voice vote.
Submitted:
r~
ick, Deputy City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
To adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Unanimously approved
tsumoto, Mayor
uth San Francisco
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