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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2000-08-23 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order: 7:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Present: (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto Absent: None 3. Public Comments: None 4. Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel, anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation, pursuant to Subdivision B of Section 54956.9:1 case Convened into Closed Session: Recessed: 7:04 p.m. 7:38 p.m. - 9:55 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 2) Reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 10:51 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Mayor Matsumoto announced direction given/no action taken. 5. Adjournment Motion-Mullin/Second- Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvia M. Pay~fe, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: City of Sbuth San Francisco MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:38 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto. Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Matsumoto INVOCATION: Not given. PRESENTATIONS · Day in the Park, September 16, 2000 - Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes discussed the events that will take place at this year's event and displayed the t-shirts and polo shirts that will be on sale to commemorate the day. He invited everyone to participate in the festivities and to attend the free pancake breakfast at the Municipal Services Building, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. · BART Monthly Update - Mr. Rick Teixeira reported on construction progress, including information on the parking and vent structures and the Colma Creek Improvement Project (U-channel) due to be completed by mid-October. He stated his office will be conducting a tour on September 13, at 10:00 a.m. Councilman Penna asked for the width of the channel and Mr. Teixeira stated he will get back to him with the information. City Manager Wilson asked Mr. Teixeira to explain the production pile driving that is planned for mid-September. Mr. Teixeira stated an impact hammer is being used, work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and it will be completed by the end of October. He stated El Camino High School has been notified and a notice will go out to the general public. Mayor Matsumoto announced that BART will be spending $400,000 on art for the South San Francisco BART station and encouraged the public to pick up copies of the BART Community Profile Questionnaire in the City Clerk's office. Councilman Mullin asked for more information on the operation of the pile driving impact hammer and suggested pile driving near the school be conducted after 3:00 p.m. He also asked for information on the approved BART noise limit and Mr. Teixeira stated he will find out and submit the information to the City Manager. · Introduction of New and Recently Promoted City Employees - Chief Raffaelli introduced new Police Officers Ryan Hyink, Jacqui Ketchum, Matthew McNichol, John Stankewicz, and Matthew Hayes; Communications Dispatchers Monica Castellanos, Heather Howell, and Michelle Guiney; and Police Service Technician John Bower. Assistant Fire Chief Lucia introduced Building Inspector Michael Connor. Certificates of Recognition to Leadership Academy Participants - Human Resources Director Bower recognized City employees Tom Ahrens, Dan Canfield, Tom Carney, Dave Casagrande, Norman Gok, John Lucia, John Neal, Holly Fulgum-Nutters, Sylvia Payne, Cassie Prudhel, and Dave Venturini. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson reminded Council that Agenda Item No. 7 will be held in conjunction with Redevelopment Agency Item No. 3 (Giorgi). City Manager Wilson and City Attorney Mattas requested Item No. 3 be removed as it was previously acted upon by Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Rosa Perez, 521 Hillside Boulevard, invited Council to attend Sur San Francisco Unidos' "Las Fiestas Patrias", being held at City Hall on Sunday, September 17, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Victor J. Feudale, 565 Palm Avenue, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, stated the Commission's concern regarding the proposed demolition of the Lux Barn. He informed Council of the progress he has made regarding funding and the possibility of using Proposition 12 funds. He suggested relocating the barn to Orange Park as part of the Greenhouse Project as an agricultural center. Mayor Matsumoto directed staff to explore the Commission's request. Councilman Penna stated his support for having the matter looked into. Ms. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, asked for an update on her request to have a Caltrans' representative meet with Winston Manor No. 1 homeowners. She also discussed a recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle regarding residents participating in local government. She urged citizens to take matters into there own hands and not leave it up to civic leaders. City Manager Wilson informed Council that Caltrans has agreed to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Arlington Drive/El Camino Real signalization. The date of the meeting has not yet been determined. Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, discussed the events that she encountered on August 18, regarding the soil preparation work at the Serramonte Corporate Center site. She stated the work is being done without the proper permits and without a perimeter fence. She read two letters from concerned residents (Messrs. Donald Espino and Jesse Palafax) and questioned what measures the City is taking to have the work cease. She read a notice that was mailed to residents from the contractor, South Bay Construction (contact: Dan Farmer, 408-591-8923). She stated her dissatisfaction with the lack of communication between the City of South San Francisco, the City of Daly City and the residents of West Winston Manor. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilman Mullin asked staff to bring Council up to date on events that have occurred. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Matsumoto asked that Ms. Williams be provided with a copy of a memo prepared by Interim City Engineer Chuck. City Attorney Mattas responded to Councilman Mullin's request in reference to the limited terms of the settlement agreement, Daly City's decision to issue a partial grading permit to the contractor and that staff is working with Daly City within the confines of the agreement. Councilman Mullin stated his concern for the safety of those who live below the grading site and City Attorney Mattas responded that a court order could be sought if the contractor does not comply with terms of the grading permit, but it's in the best interest of Daly City and the contractor to have a perimeter fence installed. City Attorney Mattas further discussed Daly City's requirement to have the permit pulled if the contractor doesn't provide requested information by August 31, and the City and adjacent property owners can take action against the contractor, such as public nuisance action, if there are violations of the grading permit. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes stated he was informed of the events that occurred on August 18 at the Serramonte site, and is disappointed by Daly City's actions. He stated he supports taking action against the contractor if there are violations of the grading permit. Councilman Mullin commented on a recent article in Kiplinger's financial newsletter highlighting South San Francisco as the home of Genentech. As previously mentioned by Mrs. Mason, Councilman Mullin recommended the Chronicle article as an excellent article for residents to read and that Council supports community involvement. Mayor Matsumoto reported that the Basque Cultural Center will be hosting a North American Basque Cultural Exchange on August 24-26, 2002, and they would like to use an area in Orange Park. She directed staff to follow up on the request. She reported that she attended a ground breaking ceremony for AXyX Pharmaceuticals, who have been impressed with the City's permitting services and customer oriented attitude. Councilman Mullin reported on recent meetings concerning the Airport/Community Roundtable, including a meeting with Foster City officials concerning aircraft noise, a Roundtable subcommittee meeting on developing possible devices to mitigate back-blast noise, a meeting with the associate editor of Aviation News regarding the City's noise insulation program, and a meeting with the systems upgrade team at the Airport regarding noise monitoring systems. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the August 1 special meeting, August 9 regular meeting and August 10 community meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of August 23, 2000 in the amount of $3,180,802.73 o Resolution authorizing acquisition of right of way easement at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard (John M. Malcolm property) and authorizing issuance of a certificate of acceptance Item removed from Agenda. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3 o o Resolution No. 101-2000, awarding construction contract to Western Roofing Service for the Orange Park Pool Re-roof Project in the amount of $81,442 Resolution No. 102-2000, approving a funding agreement and a loan agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Oyster Point Phases II and III Resolution No. 103-2000, supporting Proposition 35 related to contracting for architectural and engineering services Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, as presented. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Councilman Mullin - minutes of the August 1 special meeting. Mayor Matsumoto announced the reconvening of the Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution making findings related to lease agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Robert and Kathleen Giorgi for 212 Baden Avenue Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Redevelopment Project Manager Beyer. Public hearing closed. (No discussion.) Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 104-2000, approving a lease agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Robert and Kathleen Giorgi for 212 Baden Avenue. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 8. Motion to approve funding for the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau Staff report presented by City Manager Wilson, recommending a $50,000 funding for the SMCoC&VB Councilman Penna (liaison to the SMCoC&VB) stated his support for the City Manager's recommendation and suggested the funding level be re-evaluated later this year for an increase if warranted. Councilman Mullin stated he will support the funding of $50,000, but expressed reluctance for the Business Improvement District (BID) concept until he sees further information on how the City will benefit from it. Councilman Penna concurred that he has had concerns regarding the Bureau and his concern continues. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 4 Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: Motion to approve funding for the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Presentation on Hickey Boulevard/Hilton Avenue Intersection Widening and Traffic Signals Installation Project Public Works Director Gibbs presented a visual presentation highlighting the scope of work at a current cost of $1,350,000. He informed Council that neighborhood meetings were held and additional improvements were suggested as part of the modified scope of work for an increase of $550,000. He reviewed the list of upgrades and asked for Council's direction on the additional scope of work for the project, noting that this will delay other capital improvement projects due to a reallocation of funds. Council discussed the source of funding, the proposed upgrades to the project, whether or not a sidewalk should be installed along the north side of Hickey Boulevard, possible improvements to the dirt pathway leading down to Hickey Boulevard, conducting a survey on the number of people who use the path and their direction of travel, conducting a survey on the number of people who use the pedestrian bridge, the impact on CIP projects, what projects will be deferred if an increased scope of work is considered, or defer the additional scope of work to the five year CIP. By consensus, Council requested staff prepare further information on what CIP projects will be postponed and directed that staff undertake a pedestrian count (as discussed above). Staff noted this project must be in place by November, 2000. Item to come back to Council September 27. (Recess: 9:13 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.) LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 10. Waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Section 14.08.200 to discharge radioactive waste into the City's sewage system as required by Federal and State regulations Staff report presented by Public Works Director Gibbs and Superintendent of Water Quality Control Castagnola responded to Council questions. Councilman Penna discussed the degree of radioactive discharge that the City receives and the method for its treatment. Supt. Castagnola, stated that the levels of concentration are very low and that safeguards have been put into place for City employees who work at the Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP). Councilman Mullin discussed the option that companies prefer to transfer there own radioactive waste rather than use the City's system. Supt. Castagnola stated that Kaiser has notified WQCP that they will not use the City's sewer system, and that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission still prohibits certain materials from being discharged into the system. He stated that the State performs yearly inspections and he briefly reviewed the monitoring activities that the WQCP carries out. Councilman Penna emphasized that the level of radioactivity discharge is extremely low and impossible to detect. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 In response to Mayor Matsumoto's questions regarding how the WQCP monitors the twenty businesses that discharge radioactive waste, Supt. Castagnola explained that the State Department of Health will be notified of any increase in activity and they will investigate any significant increases. Further discussion included businesses establishing a chain of custody for radioactive materials with the State, and that the treated discharge that goes into the Bay is diluted but not neutralized. Mayor Matsumoto stated her concern for the Bay's fish and wildlife. Councilman Mullin asked if the State monitors the cumulative effect of the radioactivity that goes into the Bay and Supt. Castagnola stated no monitoring is being done at this time. In response to Councilman Penna, Supt. Castagnola indicated that the amount of radioactive waste going into the Bay will be insignificant in comparison to the amount of cadmium, lead and other hazardous waste that is currently on the Bay floor. Councilman Mullin, noting that this will bring the City into compliance with Federal and State laws, stated his concern regarding the effect radioactive discharge will have on the Bay's fish. He mentioned some of the legislation that is currently being pursued to address Bay pollution. Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Section 14.08.200 to discharge radioactive waste into the City's sewage system as required by Federal and State Regulations. On the question: Councilman Gonzalez stated that he could not support the ordinance due to the effect the discharge will have on the environment and the fish that people eat. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes suggested the motion be divided. Councilman Mullin withdrew his motion. Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To waive reading beyond the title of an ordinance amending Section 14.08.200 to discharge radioactive waste into the City's sewage system as required by Federal and State Regulations. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Section 14.08.200 to discharge radioactive waste into the City's sewage system as required by Federal and State regulations. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto. NOES: Councilman Gonzalez. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. CLOSED SESSION 11. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiator Jennifer Bower on Mid-Management and Firefighters negotiations Entered into Closed Session: Reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 9:55 p.m. 10:51 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Mayor Matsumoto announced direction given/no action taken. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 23, 2000 PAGE 6 ADJOURNMENT Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvia M. Pa~/'jte, City Clerk City of Southv San Francisco Appr°ved: 1 ~tsumoto, M y City of ~outh 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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