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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2000
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:31 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Councilmembers Gonzalez and Mullin,
Mayor Pro Tern Femekes and Mayor Matsumoto.
Absent:
Councilman Penna (absent due to illness)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Matsumoto
INVOCATION:
Not given
PRESENTATIONS
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bay Area - presentation of check for $20,000 to the
Community Learning Center: Check presented by Wai-Ling and Steve Eng to Ana Linder
C~,C Manager.
Mrs. Eng extended an invitation to the public to attend the Fourth Annual Thanksgiving
Breakfast at McDonald's, 587 El Camino Real, on Thursday, November 23.
CLC Manager Linder informed Council that the opening of the new CLC site on Tamarack
Lane will be in January, 2001, but an exact date is unknown.
Monthly BART Update - Rick Teixeira, South San Francisco BART Liaison reviewed the
current project status. Councilman Mullin requested the City Manager's office receive
BART's current contact and claim telephone numbers for public information purposes. He
also asked if the pile driving was ceased and Mr. Teixeira confirmed that the work has been
completed. In response to Mayor Matsumoto, Mr. Teixeira informed Council that hydro-
seeding has been completed up to the Spruce Avenue vent structure. Councilman Mullin
reiterated Council's previous request that flaggers be aware of the flow of traffic before
bringing it to a halt.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson requested Item Nos. 8, 9, and 15 be removed from the Agenda and Public
Hearing Item No. 14 be continued to November 21.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, stated her concerns regarding the traffic problems
related to the recent opening of the Costco store on El Camino. She stated her objection to
police officers being used for directing traffic. She questioned how long residents must live with
the traffic problems. Mayor Matsumoto responded that the police were present for the public's
safety. City Manager responded that Costco paid for the police presence, the surge in traffic may
only be temporary, and that the City is sensitive to the traffic problems and are looking at ways
of eliminating congestion.
Mr. Roy Bava, 412 Larch Avenue, invited the public to the Historical Society's Craft Boutique
to be held November 17-19, at the Plymire-Schwarz House, 519 Grand Avenue.
Mr. Ray Urbancik, 1700 El Camino Real, stated his concern related to noise from Costco's
loading dock that receives deliveries late at night, compactors operating during the night and
refrigerator trucks running all weekend. He asked that Costco be considerate of park residents
and that a sound wall be built. Mayor Matsumoto directed staff to follow-up on Mr. Urbancik' s
request. In response to City Manager Wilson, Mr. Urbancik stated that this problem has
persisted since he voiced his complaint at the October 25 meeting. Councilman Mullin suggested
Costco be told to build a sound wall and stop late night activities.
Ms. Joyce Christiansen, 1700 E1 Camino Real, stated her objection to the manager of the mobile
home park from prohibiting the Jehoviah Witnesses from delivering their magazine to the
residents of the park. Mayor Matsumoto directed the City Attorney to follow-up on Ms.
Christiansen' s concern.
Ms. Melinda Cohen-Huntley, 1700 El Camino Real, expressed her dissatisfaction with Council's
representation of the citizens of South San Francisco and favoring the needs of big business. She
voiced her concerns regarding the City' s quality of life.
Mr. Dan Shattuck, 111 Belmont Avenue, commented on the amount of litter around the Costco
store and asked that trash containers be placed in the parking lot. He suggested the gas tanks be
properly inspected and pumps be locked to prevent topping-off. He complained that he has had
problems receiving notices on time from the City. He submitted information on biodiversity to
the Clerk for Council's information. He further requested that parking enforcement be imposed
at the Paradise Valley Shopping Center, streets be properly painted and pot holes be filled.
Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, speaking with concern regarding the Serramonte
Corporate Center development, asked if the recently adopted sewer rate connection fee ordinance
applied to the development. She stated her concern regarding Council subcommittee meetings
and wanting reports from those meetings. She stated that there are conflicting reports regarding
the estimated cost for a pump station and its piping (force main). She requested that the
November 15 community meeting be recorded. Councilman Mullin discussed Ms. Williams'
concerns and requested that an estimate of the cost for the pump/lift station, piping and street
work be made available, and asked that the November 15 meeting be recorded. He further
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requested information on who is responsible to pay for the infrastructure upgrades for the lateral
to either South San Francisco's or Daly City's sewer system. Mayor Matsumoto asked if
minutes are necessary and City Attorney Mattas responded that minutes are not required, but it is
also not prohibited to record the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes reported that the
infrastructure cost is to be borne by the Daly City Sanitation District and City Attorney Mattas
substantiated that information.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes asked staff to verify that the Mayor' s response letter to C/CAG has
been sent and City Manager Wilson stated he will find out.
Councilman Gonzalez announced that Caltrain is stopping service between San Mateo and San
Francisco on the weekend of November 11-12.
Councilman Mullin asked that an update on the signalization of Hickey Boulevard be given at
the next Council meeting. He reported that next month the City's website will carry a bi-
monthly newsletter related to airport issues, e.g. aircraft noise, runway reconfiguration and how
these issues affect the community. Copies of the newsletter will be available at the City
Manager's office. Councilman Mullin reported on the community survey given to 400 residents
related to the City's infrastructure (new fire station(s), library, linear park, Orange Park
expansion, or Westborough swimming pool). He stated a majority supported the fire station(s),
but it did not receive a super majority. Libraries and parks issues fell short of a majority. The
Council subcommittee (Mullin/Matsumoto) is recommending that other options be looked at
rather than considering a bond. He complimented Project READ for the trivial challenge event
held on November 3, and Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Department for the
Halloween Extravaganza on October 27.
Mayor Matsumoto announced the Farmers Market is ending November 18 and reopening May
19, 2001. It will run May through December, 2001.
CONSENTCALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2000 regular meeting
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of November 8, 2000 in the amount of $1,198,160.01
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Resolution No. 133-2000, accepting award from Ronald McDonald Charities of the Bay
Area in the amount of $20,000
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Resolution Nos. 134-2000 and 135-2000, authorizing the execution of a cooperative
agreement with the City of Brisbane related to acquisition of right-of-way for Oyster
Point FlyoveffHook Ramp Project and authority to submit application to LAFCO for a
boundary line adjustment
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5. Resolution No. 136-2000, authorizing the transfer of $40,262.40 from the Sewer Fund to
the Harbor Way Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and accepting the project as complete
in accordance with plans and specifications
6. Motion to accept ANIP Phase XX as complete in accordance with plans and
specifications and to file a notice of completion
7. Motion to accept Cypress and Pine Park Project as complete in accordance with plans and
specifications
8. Motion to accept the Magnolia Storm Drain Phase II Project as complete in accordance
with plans and specifications
Item removed from Agenda at the request of the City Manager.
9. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Association unit
Item removed from Agenda at the request of the City Manager.
10. Resolution No. 137-2000, authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mid-
Management unit
11. Resolution No. 138-2000, amending the Community Development Block Grant budget to
incorporate recent allocations to new activities in the amount of $440,000
12. Resolution No. 139-2000, accepting Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund
(SLESF) Program Allotment from the State of California, in the amount of $135,821
13. Resolution accepting Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) from the United
States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $49,056
Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
Councilman Mullin requested Item No. 13 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 10, 11, and 12. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
Consent Calendar Item No. 13: Councilman Mullin discussed with Police Chief Raffaelli
appropriating a portion of the grant to extend the downtown bicycle program, and it was
agreed that the program can be extended on a part-time basis. Mayor Matsumoto
discussed with Chief Raffaelli crime in the downtown, which Chief Raffaelli stated has
lessened. He stated that problems occur late at night and attributed them to the high
concentration of alcohol in the area.
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Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 140-2000, approving an
amendment to the 2000-2001 operating budget (No. 01-12) to include the $49,056 the
Police Department will receive from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Bay West Cove
a) Resolution certifying a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR-97-
027/Mod 1) for the Bay West Cove Project, adopting a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for said project and approving a mitigation and monitoring program
for said project
b) Waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 20.61 of the
South San Francisco Municipal Code related to the Bay West Cove Specific Plan
(ZA-97-027/Mod 1)
c) Resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment (SP-97-027/Mod 1) for Hines Oyster
Point, LLC
Mayor Matsumoto opened the public hearing, deferred the staff report and requested a
motion to continue the public hearing to November 21, 2000.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To continue the public hearing to the November 21
meeting. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
15.
Resolution amending the Capital Improvement Program budget for the placement of a
sculpture in the Municipal Services Building Atrium in the amount of $40,000
Item removed from the Agenda at the request of the City Manager.
CLOSED SESSION
16.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiator
Jennifer Bower on Executive Management negotiations
Entered into Closed Session:
8:34 p.m.
Reconvened into Open Session:
9:15 p.m., Councilmembers Gonzalez and Mullin,
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto
present
Report from Closed Session:
Direction given/no action taken
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Approved by voice vote.
Absent: Councilman Penna.
Submitted by:
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City of South San Francisco
Approved:
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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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