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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order: 5:34 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present:
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Absent:
Staff present:
Public Comments: None
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and
Penna*, and Mayor Fernekes
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin
City Manager Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Moss, Human Resources Director Bower
*Councilman Penna arrived at 5:39 p.m.
Interview applicants for Boards and Commissions
Director Bower introduced each applicant to Council. Applicants were interviewed
in the following order and responded to questions from each Councilmember
(questions are consistent with those asked at the December 13, January 10, January
24 and February 14 meetings):
· Mr. Richard Noftsger- 5:34 p.m., applicant for Conference Center Authority
· Mr. Greg Cochran - 5:45 p.m., applicant for Conference Center Authority
Mayor Fernekes informed each applicant that appointments will be made at the March 14
meeting.
5. Adjournment
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Penna: To adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
· Payne, City Cl~rk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
~ity of South San Francisco
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and
Penna, and Mayor Femekes
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Femekes
INVOCATION:
Given by Assoc. Minister Bob Foerster, Grand Avenue Baptist
Church
PRESENTATIONS
Customer Service Recognition Award Recipients - Human Resources Director Bower explained the
program that has been in effect since August 2000, and that ten awards have been presented to date.
Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Nagel introduced his department recipients:
Community Services Site Coordinator Laura Gigi, Senior Equipment Mechanic Mike Aquilina and
Equipment Mechanic Randy Speller. Director Nagel recognized Recreation Supervisor John Wong
and Senior Building Maintenance Custodian Wade Lewkowitz who were unable to attend the
meeting. Library Literacy Program Manager Holly Fulgram-Nutters introduced Office Manager for
Project READ Vivian Padua; City Clerk Payne introduced Office Specialist Angela Byrne; Police
Chief Raffaelli introduced Police Officer James Portolan; and Fire Chief Lee recognized Code
Enforcement Officer Tom Carney (not present).
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
As a follow-up to the February 28 discussion on the United Golden Gate Power Project, Councilman
Penna requested City Attorney Mattas further research what authority the City of South San Francisco has
regarding the building of a power plant on property owned by the City and County of San Francisco, but
within South San Francisco's jurisdiction. He also requested that the City Council revisit the proposal by
AES to build a power plant at their Jamie Court site or near the Water Quality Control Plant. City
Manager Wilson stated AES is still interested in South San Francisco and is looking for directions from
Council. There was consensus from Council to schedule a study session with AES.
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Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on recent events she attended, including the PTA Founders' Day
celebration with other Councilmembers, a Westborough community meeting to discuss a learning center
and additional child care facilities in the Westborough neighborhood, and the February 27 child care
facilities fee nexus study.
Councilman Gonzalez reported attending the San Mateo County Historical Society's exhibit on the early
history of Japanese-Americans in San Mateo County, and the Police Department's badge ceremony on
February 23.
Mayor Fernekes reported that he attended the events previously mentioned by Councilmembers, and the
Chamber of Commerce's February mixer at the Back Doctors on Grand Avenue that included a
celebration of Chinese New Year's, the SAMCEDA presentation on the 20 year outlook for San Mateo
County, the annual little league's pancake breakfast, a celebration recognizing resident and volunteer
Gerald Simotas, the eagle scout ceremonies for Glenn Madrone and Steve Usher, and the groundbreaking
ceremony for Genentech's new five story office building.
Councilwoman Matsumoto announced that the next nexus study on childcare will be April 10.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of February 12, 14 and 21, 2001
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of February 28, 2001 in the amount of $2,290,416.74
Resolution No. 14-2001, approving purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of property
from Hines Development
Resolution No. 15-2001, approving purchase agreement for an easement deed and the temporary
construction easement with John M. Malcolm for the Oyster Point Grade Separation right-of-way
(property located at 200 Oyster Point Boulevard)
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 1285-2001, amending SSFMC Chapter 2.60, regarding
proposed change of meeting time and location for the Parks and Recreation Commission and
Personnel Board
Motion to accept the Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Phase II Project as complete in accordance
with the plans and specifications
Resolution No. 16-2001, authorizing the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Linden
Avenue and Pine Avenue
8. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued to Yolanda Teani, February 13, 2001
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Penna: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Abstain:
Councilwoman Matsumoto - Item No. I, February 21 minutes. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Mullin.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
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Review of City of South San Francisco mid-year 2000-01 financial status, and resolution
approving budget amendment to adjust various revenues and expenditure items
Staff report and visual presentation given by Finance Director Steele. He requested Exhibit A,
Page I, be corrected to read "Litigation Budget" and the word "Personnel" be removed.
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Councilman Penna asked if there are guidelines or policies for cities to follow that recommend a
certain percentage of funds be maintained in reserve accounts. Director Steele suggested Council
develop reserve level guidelines and mentioned that the City's only policy is for maintaining an
emergency reserve. After further discussion Mayor Fernekes stated he will bring the issue
forward for discussion to the budget subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin).
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her concern that the emergency reserve will only last five
weeks and she asked if this was normal. Mayor Fernekes stated that the School District maintains
a 3% reserve, and the City is at 10%. In response to Mayor Fernekes' question regarding other
cities' reserves, Director Steele stated that he will survey other cities in the County and will bring
that information to the subcommittee.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked if vacant Police and Fire positions were funded when the
budget was adopted, and City Manager Wilson stated all billeted positions were fully budgeted.
Councilman Penna stated his concern that the report did not show the amount of overtime being
spent nor other department expenditures. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that a quarterly
report on overtime be submitted to Council. City Manager Wilson stated an in-depth study
session will be scheduled to review overtime next month.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 17-2001, approving various
revenue and expenditure changes as shown in Exhibit A of the 2000-01 Mid-Year Financial
Report and the acceptance of a one-time grant from the Area Agency On Aging in the amount of
$13,81 I and approving an amendment to the 2000-01 operating budget (01-26). Approved by
voice vote. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Mullin.
Councilman Gonzalez invited the public to attend the Historic Old Town Homeowners and Renters
Association meeting on March 5, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at Martin School.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. in memory of Ruth Mullin,
mother of Mayor Pro Tem Mullin. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Mullin.
Submitted by: Approved:
· Pay e, City g:~erk
City of South San Francisco
Jo Fernek~s, ~
~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. Thc tape and documents related to the items are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available Ibr inspection, review and copying.
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