HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2001-01-24 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order: 5:41 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
2. Roll Call: Present:
Councilmembers Gonzalez and Matsumoto
and Mayor Fernekes
Absent:
Councilman Penna and Mayor Pro Tem Mullin
Staff Present:
City Manager Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Moss, Human Resources Director Bower, and
Police Sergeant Massoni
3. Public Comments: None
4. Interview applicants for Boards and Commission
· Ms. Alexis Winters - 5:42 p.m.
· Ms. Janine Greenwald - 5:48 p.m.
· Ms. Nancy Stamfer- 5:58 p.m.
Mr. Carlton Rowlands - 6:07 p.m.
Mayor Femekes reminded Council that no action will be taken until all interviews are
conducted. He stated that Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and Councilman Penna will review the
audio tape of the interviews.
The following questions were asked:
Mayor Fernekes: We have read your resume, could you talk about any work
experience, background, or interests that would help you be an effective member on
this particular commission?
Councilwoman Matsumoto: All commission positions involve working with other
people, including staff, fellow commissioners, and persons appearing before the
commission. Can you describe your style of interacting with other people?
Councilman Gonzalez: Do you have any specific goals for the commission to which
you are applying? In other words, how can service on this commission make South San
Francisco a better place in which to live?
Councilwoman Matsumoto: As a follow-up, could you briefly describe your vision for
the future of South San Francisco in a more general way? What has been done well in
this city in recent years, and what changes would you endorse to be made in the months
and year to come?
Councilman Gonzalez: Could you summarize why the Council should consider
appointing or reappointing you to this commission? If you are not selected for this
particular commission, would you want to be considered for other commissions as
vacancies occur?
Mayor Fernekes: I would like to give you an opportunity to discuss any areas about
which you were prepared to talk, but that we haven't covered. This is also your
opportunity to ask Council any questions.
5. Discussion - no discussion
6. Adjoumment
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Approved by
voice vote.
Submitted by:
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City of South San Francisco
Approved:
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Present:
CouncilmembersGonzalez and Matsumoto
and Mayor Fernekes
Absent:
Councilman Penna and Mayor Pro Tem Mullin due
to illness
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Fernekes
INVOCATION:
Given by Rev. Cynthia Smith, First Baptist Church
PRESENTATIONS
Monthly BART Update - Mr. Rick Teixeira introduced his replacement, Ms. Nia Crowder.
Ms. Crowder gave a construction update on the BART station site, the Chestnut Avenue
ventilation system and completed back filling work. She stated the temporary sound wall
near the Treasure Island Mobile Home Park has been replaced with a temporary chain link
fence. Notification of the remediation work has gone out to residents of the mobile home
park.
Energy Update - Director Nagel, Department of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance
Services, updated Council and the public on the efforts the City has taken to conserve energy
and the savings incurred. He discussed measures the City is taking during black-outs, and
suggested residents visit the City's or PG&E's website for further energy savings
information.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 8 be pulled.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. William Biggs, 16 Randolph Avenue, reported an auto repair business opened up in his
neighborhood and he was not notified. He is concerned with the traffic, noise, and pollution that
it will bring to the area. Mayor Fernekes stated staff will follow up on the matter.
Mr. Robert Ortiz, 19 Randolph Avenue, voiced his concern regarding the same issue as Mr.
Biggs. He also stated that the parking area at the end of Randolph Avenue is not being
maintained by the City and cited other problems that are occurring at the site. Mayor Fernekes
stated staff will respond to these concerns.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Gonzalez reported attending the County Operational Area Emergency Services
meeting on January 18. He stated an MOU has been entered into with the San Jose State
University Foundation, sponsored by FEMA, to find ways to prevent damage during disasters
and translate documents into foreign languages. The program is to be evaluated in one year. He
reported attending an assessment workshop for Phase I of the United Golden Gate Power Project,
on January 18, and that it was not well attended. He explained that the plant is to be located at
the SFO United Maintenance Facility, and the meeting was to discuss concerns, including
pollution, noise, the smokestack, and an above ground storage tank. There will be another
workshop on January 26, 9:00 am, at the Holiday Inn, 275 South Airport Boulevard. There will
also be a presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting.
Mayor Fernekes stated he and Councilwoman Matsumoto attended Peninsula TV's Quiz Kids on
January 20, and that South San Francisco High School students were participating in this round.
He announced that E1 Camino High School will be participating in two weeks.
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she and Mayor Fernekes attended a celebration honoring
South San Francisco resident, Alice Bulos, on January 14, as the recipient of the "Year 2000
Philippine Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas".
Mayor Fernekes and City Attorney Mattas clarified that the Serramonte Corporate Center
Council Subcommittee is an ad hoc subcommittee and noticing is not required.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the minutes of the January 10, regular meeting and January 10 and 17,
2001 special meetings
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of January 24, 2001 in the amount of $2,415,943.91
o
Resolution No. 6-2001, authorizing acceptance of a Library Services and Technology Act
Grant in the amount of $8,004.33
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1283-2001, amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to
implement Council-approved position title additions
o
Motion to accept seismic retrofit of the pedestrian bridges on Hillside Boulevard and
Junipero Serra Boulevard as complete in accordance with plans and specifications
o
Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Alice Bulos, January 14, 2001, and
Joseph Milani, January 25,2001
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna and Mayor Pro Tern
Mullin.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of minor text amendment to the Final Terrabay Specific Plan and the
Development Agreement; Applicant/Owner: Myers Development Corporation; Waive
reading and introduce an ordinance amending Terrabay Development Agreement
Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by Project Planner Knapp.
Public hearing closed.
Councilman Gonzalez asked for clarification if the area to be graded was being increased.
Ms. Knapp stated the timeframe for grading has changed, but not the area to be graded.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 7-2001, approving an
amendment to the Final Terrabay Specific Plan. Approved by voice vote. Absent:
Councilman Penna and Mayor Pro Tern Mullin.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
adopting an amendment to the Restated and Amended Development Agreement for
remaining parcels of Phase II and Phase II of the Terrabay Development Agreement.
Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna and Mayor Pro Tem Mullin.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Status report on the Hickey Boulevard-Hilton Avenue Intersection Widening and Signals
Installation Project from the Public Works Director
Item pulled from the Agenda at the request of the City Manager.
o
Reconsideration of San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) to
fund the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Staff report presented by City Manager Wilson.
Mr. Michael Palmer, Embassy Suites, General Manager, stated the hotel assessment
notices were received in mid-December and this comes after hotels have finalized their
2001 budgets and contracts. He stated it would be financially difficult for the hotels to
absorb the assessments and it would be hard to try and pass it onto customers. He stated
19 of the 28 hotel operators have signed a letter opposing the BID at this time.
Mr. Ira Weiss, Travelodge, Director of Sales, stated his objection to the BID and the
Bureau. He stated that contracts were finalized with tourist groups before the assessment
notices were received and can not be changed.
Councilwoman Matsumoto voiced her concern with the comments made by the speakers
and believed that the BID had been well publicized and it was anticipated by the hotels.
Staff substantiated this information.
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Councilman Gonzalez asked what the hotels will do without the Bureau's marketing
efforts. Mr. Palmer stated that the hotels in South San Francisco exceeded 80%
occupancy this past year. He stated that he personally did not know about the BID until
December 22, and that he would have attended the December 13, 2000 Council meeting
if he had been notified.
In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, Mr. Palmer stated that the South San
Francisco hotels are taking a wait and see attitude.
Staff discussed with Council and Mr. Palmer the support that the BID is receiving from
other San Mateo County communities, the heatings that were held in each community,
and the assessment notification process.
Staff clarified the three options for Council: 1) to take no action; 2) to join the BID, but
hold off assessments until 2002, or 3) withdraw from the BID by rescinding the prior
resolution.
Councilwoman Matsumoto, with trepidation, stated her support for staff's
recommendation to request that South San Francisco be included in the BID, but hold off
hotel assessments until January 2002.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To amend Resolution No. 156-2000, requesting
that the City of Burlingame consider including South San Francisco in the Business
Improvement District, but holding services and assessments until January 1, 2002.
Thereby hotels will not pay assessments for 2001 and will not receive services from the
BID for the year 2001. If this request can not be honored by the City of Burlingame, the
Council will amend Resolution No. 156-2000 by requesting the City of Burlingame
withdraw South San Francisco from the current Business Improvement District
agreement and reconsider it for inclusion in the January 1, 2002 agreement. Approved by
voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna and Mayor Pro Tern Mullin.
City Manager Wilson stated that the City of Burlingame's response to the amended
resolution will be made at the final hearing in February.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
Payne/(City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
J i~~eP~ouFe~~~ity dl !h ~ 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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