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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: e~A.X~ ayne, IZity Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: ~'~ty of S{~uFt~rnseakne~aMn;iYs°cro SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 3 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 4