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RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
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Call to Order
Roll Call
7:27 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1 )
Boardmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna,
Vice Chair Fernekes and Chair Matsumoto
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Public Comments
None
(Recess: 7:28 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
(Cassette Tape No. 2)
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Motion to approve minutes of the November 10, 1999 special meeting.
Motion-PennaJSecond-Mullin: To approve minutes of the November 10, 1999
special meeting. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Boardmember Gonzalez*.
*Boardmember Gonzalez was not a member of the Board on 11/10/99, and therefore abstained.
Resolution approving a joinder to ground lease assignment by Raiser Resources
LLC to Corporex Oyster Point LLC
Staff report presented by Board Counsel Mattas.
Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 132-2000 (R&PD),
approving transfer of lease by Raiser Resources LLC to Corporex Oyster Point
LLC.
6. Adjournment:
Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
y ' . ayrff, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved: ,
~~ tsumoto, Chair
City of South San Francisco
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:47 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna,
Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto.
Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Matsumoto
INVOCATION:
Given by Reverend Francisco Baltadano, Mission
Espirito Santo Church
PRESENTATIONS
Annual Beautification Awards presented by Beautification Committee Chairperson Jose
Rapadas - An award was presented to Carmello and Anna Troia, 722 Park Way. Other
recipients (not present) were Robert and Nancy Sciandri, 721 Almond Avenue, and Carlos
Cajiig, 559 Grand Avenue.
Report from BART insurance representatives - Ms. Terry Hodges, manager for third party
liability claims program for BART, Messrs. Sandy Natelson and Steve Chats, Pierce and
Frankman, and Ms. Cindy McCool, BART Construction Insurance Administrators (BCIA),
addressed concerns that were discussed at the October 11 City Council meeting. Mr.
Natelson gave a short presentation of the claim process. Councilman Mullin asked that an
informational sheet outlining the process be sent to the City Manager's office for public
information purposes. Ms. McCool listed the number of claims that have been filed and
reported that 15 claims are currently open. Assistant City Manager Moss informed Council
that pre-inspection videos of pre-existing conditions are available for the insurance adjusters
to refer to. City Manager Wilson reported that a meeting is being scheduled for the residents
of Treasure Island Mobile Home Park to meet with BART insurance representatives. City
Manager Wilson introduced Mr. Paul Cohen, La Raza Central Legal, who is also invited to
attend the meeting. Mr. Cohen stated he would meet with any resident that has a claim.
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AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson reminded Council that the Recreation and Park District meeting will
reconvene as a Joint Meeting when Council considers Agenda Item No. 13.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Joseph Burke, 36 Bessie Street, San Francisco, stated he is an employee of See's Candies
and has been on strike for five weeks. He explained the employees' position, the low wages for
seasonal workers, and management's unwillingness to negotiate. He asked Council to help the
employees by encouraging management to resume negotiations. Councilmembers stated their
sympathy and distress that the situation has not been resolved and appreciated Mr. Burke taking
the time to come before the Council. City Attorney Mattas briefly addressed Council's first
amendment rights as individuals related to walking the picket line or writing letters of concern to
See's Candies.
Ms. Judy Rivera, 499 Poplar Avenue, San Bruno, concurred with Mr. Burke's comments and
stated that the employees' union is actively working to settle the strike.
Mr. Ray Urbancic, 1700 E1 Camino Real, informed Council that Costco is making late
night/early morning deliveries that is disturbing the mobile home park residents. He stated his
concerns regarding the San Francisco Water Department easement and residents being told they
have to move. He reported on an increasing crime problem in the park, including automobile
tires being slashed. He asked if there was some type of Council action that will allow the
residents, in conjunction with the City, to govern the park. City Manager Wilson stated the issue
regarding the easement has not been resolved, but the City is monitoring discussions to see that
the parties involved are meeting their obligations. He further reported that there is a state law
that allows mobile home park residents to purchase their park and govern it. He suggested Mr.
Urbancic contact his office.
(Cassette Tape No. 2)
Ms. Virginia Williams, 1700 E1 Camino Real, Rue 17-2, stated her concerns regarding the San
Francisco water easement and events that have occurred since February, 2000. She concurred
with Mr. Urbancic's report on the tire slashing, that residents are being told they must move and
it is unknown if they can relocate. Mayor Matsumoto asked the City Manager to schedule a
meeting with the mobile home park residents who are affected by the easement.
Mr. Don Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, directed his comments to Councilman Mullin and stated his
concern regarding the proposed bond issue and that he believed that the Costco store would bring
the City additional revenue. He asked Councilman Mullin for the results of the survey.
Councilman Mullin responded that the City is looking for capital outlay funds, approximately
$30 million, for major improvement projects. He stated he has not yet seen the results of the
survey, but will announce them when they are available. Mr. Mason recollected comments made
by Councilman Mullin regarding Costco having no effect on traffic along E1 Camino Real.
Councilman Mullin suggested Mr. Mason research his statement for accuracy.
Ms. Marcy Cisneros, Executive Director for Sor Juana Inez Center for Abused Women, thanked
the City for its support through the CDBG program since 1993. She announced the
organization's project to build transitional housing in four locations throughout the County. The
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organization is looking for a one acre parcel of land in the North County area. Mayor
Matsumoto announced that October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month and recognized Sor
Juana Inez for its accomplishments.
Ms. Melinda Cohen-Huntley, 1700 E1 Camino Real, responded to comments regarding the
BART claim process with Pierce and Frankman and stated her dissatisfaction with the company.
She informed Council that many residents were apprehensive with regard to letting strangers into
their homes to photograph and videotape. She reiterated her previous comments that BART
should fix what it has broken and residents should not have to take their claims to small claims
court. She further stated that she has not seen the police department patrolling the mobile home
park.
Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, asked for an update on the sewer connection request
for the Serramonte Corporate Center project and why it has not been acted on. She reported that
the site is unsecured. She requested that any meetings be held in the open. Mayor Matsumoto
stated there will be a report from Council under "Items from Council".
(Recess: 8:53 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.)
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Community Forum
Council Subcommittee Reports
- Report on Annual Day in the Park: Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes
Councilman Penna invited residents to view "Shades of California - South San Francisco" on
the City's website. In response to Councilman Penna's question regarding a police report
being furnished to the Downtown Merchants' Association, Chief Raffaelli stated he will be
attending a Chamber meeting to discuss the report, but agreed to leave copies of the report at
the Chamber of Commerce office prior to the meeting. Councilman Penna asked for a status
report on his request to have a U-turn on Airport Boulevard, south of Oyster Point (refer to
minutes of 9/27/00) and Director Gibbs responded that he is looking into it.
Councilman Mullin reported that the Council subcommittee (Mullin/Fernekes) met with Daly
City Councilmembers Tissier and Torres and a public meeting is being scheduled. He stated
the meeting is to solicit input from nearby residents and Ms. Williams will be notified.
Councilman Mullin gave a brief update on the recent meeting regarding the Airport runway
reconfiguration. He reported that San Francisco has brought on board a new team to deal
with EIR issues and to look at constructing the new runways on piles rather than on landfill.
Councilman Gonzalez asked for a status report on the City's recycling program and Public
Works Director Gibbs stated the City is on target, currently at 37%, and South San Francisco
was recently recognized by the state for its efforts.
Mayor Matsumoto announced that Easy Reader Voting Guides and an Absentee Ballot Box
are located in the City Clerk's office, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that
Joe Hunziker, Senior Services Coordinator, was nominated for the "People Who Care"
award.
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Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes reported on attending the recent C/CAG meeting that discussed the
proposed Transportation Plan. Comments from other cities will be forwarded to Council for
their information. He asked for a status report on his request for lane direction signage at the
intersection of West Orange and Westborough Boulevard. He reported that weeds and other
debris need to be cleared from San Francisco Water Department's easement near West
Orange/Fairway/E1 Camino Real. He congratulated Frank Drago and Bob Masuda as
recipients of the Historical Society's Men of the Year Awards. He stated he attended the
Peninsula's Legislative Breakfast and the four San Mateo County legislators were present.
He reported on this year' s Day in the Park activities and on behalf of the Council
subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto), he recognized those that helped with Day in the Park,
including city staff and the Day in the Park Committee (Rick Oshsenhirt, Lois Dewart, Paul
Formosa, Judy Bush and Jim Metz). Next year's Day in the Park will be held September 15,
2001. As a follow-up to Councilman Mullin, Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes stated that taking
action on the Serramonte Corporate Center sewer connection has been postponed until after
the subcommittee (Mullin/Fernekes) and Daly City's Council's subcommittee have an
opportunity to meet with the community.
Councilman Mullin also congratulated Frank Drago and Bob Masuda for their work at the
Historical Society Fire Museum.
Mayor Matsumoto noted that Day in the Park is a free event and asked that attendees and
vendors be courteous to staff and other workers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2000 regular meeting
Motion to confirm expense claims of October 25, 2000 in the amount of
$2,595,187.97
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Motion to cancel the regular meeting of November 22, 2000 and schedule a special
meeting for November 21
Resolution No. 125-2000, dispensing with bidding procedures for rehabilitation work at
339-341 Commercial Avenue and authorizing the execution of a negotiated contract with
Carlin Company, Inc. to complete the rehabilitation work in the amount of $360,000,
CDBG funding
Resolution No. 126-2000, amending list of designated positions that are subject to the
Conflict of Interest Code
Resolution approving an agreement with the Colma Police Protection District relating to
provision of Police Dispatch Services during designated periods of the day for 2000-2003
Item pldled from Consent Calendar, ,tee below for discussion.
Resolution accepting State funding for law enforcement technology in the amount of
$121,640
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Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
8. Resolution approving revised City Council Handbook
Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
Motion to adopt an Ordinance No. 1278-2000, creating Title 20, Chapter 20.49 of the
South San Francisco Municipal Code entitled school zone use regulations, modifying
Table 20.31.020 and adding related definitions to Title 20, Chapter 20.06
10.
Resolution No. 127-2000, authorizing the execution of an agreement with PG&E to
relocate utility poles in relation to the Oyster Point Flyover/Hook Ramp Project
11. Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Patricia Bragg (retiree), October 20, 2000
Councilman Gonzalez requested Agenda Item No. 6 be pulled, and Councilman Mullin
requested Item Nos. 7 and 8 be pulled.
Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos.
6, 7, and 8. Unanimously approved by voice. Vote.
Agenda Item No. 6: Councilman Gonzalez's questioned why this service is being provided and,
Chief Raffaelli explained that dispatch services have been provided to Colma for 15-20
years because their communications center closes down from 12:00 midnight to 7:00
a.m., or there may be times of emergency. The City of South San Francisco is
compensated for this service.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 128-2000, approving an
agreement with the Town of Colma to receive dispatch services during designated
periods of the day. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Agenda Item No. 7: Councilman Mullin questioned the use of the grant and if it can be used to
benefit other departments. Chief Raffaelli stated that it is designated for the Police
Department only and it will be used for a software program that will interface with the
Department's records management system.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 129-2000, authorizing the
acceptance of a grant in the amount of $121,640 from the State of California for
technology in the Police Department and approving an amendment to the 2000-2001
Operating Program Budget (No. 01-10) to add $121,640 to the Police Department budget
Agenda Item No. 8: Councilman Mullin asked that on Page 6, Paragraph 1, Equipment and
Supplies Provided to City Council, include language, such as "other electronic
equipment, as needed" be added to the paragraph. City Attorney Mattas stated he will
include the comment and it will be reflected in Appendix 5. Councilman Gonzalez stated
he could not support the policy that an employee or contract employee be on a board or
commission (Page 26). Councilmembers discussed the issue with City Attorney Mattas
and it was agreed that the proposed language gives Council the option to evaluate
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candidates on a case by case basis. Councilman Gonzalez suggested that the recruitment
brochures indicate Council's policy that the applicant not be in a position to contract for
the type of services that particular body contracts for.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 130-2000, approving the City
Council Handbook. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
12.
Resolution waiving notice requirement for San Mateo County related to the homeless
shelter project at 301 North Access Road and allocating an additional CDBG grant in the
amount of $30,000
Councilman Gonzalez asked if the project will be ready this year and Mr. Tom Roberts,
San Mateo County Housing, stated that it is anticipated that the shelter will be opened on
December 15.
In response to Mayor Matsumoto, Mr. Robert's explained the funding formula and stated
that the first round of funding was CDBG money and the second go-round is based on a
city's size and what the city can afford. Mayor Matsumoto felt that South San Francisco
will be spending more than other cities and wanted to be assured that all cities participate.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 131-2000, waiving notice
requirement for San Mateo County regarding emergency homeless shelter and allocating
an additional CDBG grant of $30,000 to the project. Approved by the following voice
vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes, Councilmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna.
NOES: Mayor Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
Mayor Matsumoto opened a joint meeting with the Recreation and Park District.
13.
Resolution approving a joinder to ground lease assignment by Raiser Resources LLC to
Corporex Oyster Point LLC
Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 132-2000, approving the
assignment of lease by Raiser Resources LLC to Corporex Oyster Point LLC.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Joint meeting closed.
CLOSED SESSION
14.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiator
Jennifer Bower on Mid-Management, Police Association and Executive Management
negotiations.
Time entered Closed Session:
10:03 p.m.
Time reconvened into Open Session:
10:31 p.m. All Councilmembers present.
Report from Closed Session:
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Mayor Matsumoto announced direction
given/no action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adjourn the meeting at 10:32 p.m. Unanimously approved
by voice vote.
Submitted by:
· Payne, City Clerk//
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
l{aryl lW'~t~umoto, Mayor
City of Sotlth 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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