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CITY COUNCIL
AND
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
MARCH 28, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order
6:59 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. I )
2. Roll Call Present:
Councilmembers/Boardmembers Gonzalez and
Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Mullin and
Mayor/Chairman Fernekes
Absent: Councilman/Boardmember Penna
Resolution approving release and assignment agreement between Summit Marine, King
Ventures, and San Mateo Harbor District
Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas.
Council stated their dissatisfaction with King Ventures' lack of progress and inactivity at the
Marina. City Manager Wilson and City Attorney Mattas discussed a recent meeting with Mr.
John King and his continued interest in developing the Marina and to work with the City to
prepare a master plan. City Manager Wilson stated that Council's concern has been conveyed
to Mr. King; he recommended Council approve the request and to invite Mr. King to come to a
future meeting for further discussion.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 22-2001 (R&PD), approving
an assignment of interests in the ground lease between the City, the San Mateo County
Harbor District and San Mateo Realty related to property at the Oyster Point Marina.
Approved by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers/Boardmembers Gonzalez and
Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tern]Vice Chair Mullin and Mayor/Chairman Fernekes. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman/BoardmemberPenna
4. Adjournment:
Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Approved by voice
vote. Absent: Councilman/Boardmember Penna.
Submitted by:
Syl i~M. Payne, City CJ~rk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 28, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER: 7:51 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1)
Mayor Fernekes announced that due to technical difficulties the audio portion of the television
broadcast is not being transmitted this evening.
Mayor Pro Tern Mullin informed the audience of the Youth In Government Program and
introduced the Council counterparts that were in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Present:
Absent:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
PRESENTATIONS
Councilmembers Gonzalez and Matsumoto,
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and Mayor Fernekes
Councilman Penna
Led by Mayor Fernekes
Rev. Gary Smith, First Baptist Church
Proclamations:
California Earthquake Preparedness Month (April); Mayor Pro Tem Mullin presented the
proclamation to Fire Department Management Analyst Susan Kennedy
National Library Week (April 1-7, 2001); Councilwoman Matsumoto presented the
proclamation to Library Board President Bill Boldenweck
Cesar Chavez Day, March 31,2001; Councilman Gonzalez presented the proclamation to
Sur San Francisco Unidos representatives Pablo Gonzalez and Blanca Avelar
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation by the West Winston Manor Community
Association to Police Officer Dave Kennan
Introduction of new and promoted employees - Chief Raffaelli introduced new employees:
Keawe Sham, Adam Plant, Mark Buell, Stella Gamble, Valerie Bier and Roxane Moran; and
promoted employees: Corporal Danny Gil and Sergeant Mike Brosnan.
Monthly BART Update - Nia Crowder, South San Francisco BART Liaison, reviewed the
work has been completed at the parking structure and along the South San Francisco route.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 9 be continued to April 11, and Item No. 10 be
continued off calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Raul Reyes, 129 Longford Drive, requested Council approve Item No. 5, the Junipero Serra
slope repair project.
Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, iterated her concern regarding the number of power
plants being proposed in South San Francisco and requested Council direct staff to investigate
the number of megawatts needed per household. She reported that there is a proposal to relocate
transmission line Route 2 and a new power plant proposal between E1 Paso, SFO and Hetch
Hetchy. Mayor Femekes advised Ms. Williams that Council is only seeking information and is
not proposing a 500 megawatt power plant in South San Francisco. He directed staff to look into
the new proposal that Ms. Williams discussed.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Community Forum
Subcommittee Reports
Councilwoman Matsumoto announced a community meeting on March 29, at El Camino High
School, to discuss neighborhood parking and transit oriented development. She attended a
County forum on housing alternatives for single mothers and victims of domestic violence, a
Lions Club dinner recognizing local public safety officers, and the annual Greek Independence
Day celebration.
Councilman Gonzalez reported attending the Community Learning Center grand opening.
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin invited the public to visit the Community Learning Center and reported on a
meeting of the City Council bond subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) that is reviewing possible
upgrades for either relocating or rebuilding four of the five fire stations, and that the subcommittee
will be making recommendations to the full Council. He further reported on attending
SFO/Community Roundtable subcommittee meetings, and an organizational meeting to look at
noise concerns and cooperation on a regional approach that included representatives from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Bay Conservation and Development Commission,
Commission of Bay Area Governments, San Jose Airport, Oakland Airport and SFO. A second
meeting is scheduled for May.
Mayor Fernekes announced that the City Council meeting will be adjourned in memory of former
Mayor Ron Acosta, Councilman Gonzalez's brother Antonio Gonzalez, and City Manager Wilson's
mother Villette Wilson.
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Mayor Fernekes reported attending the following events: Lions Club annual fire and police awards'
dinner (recognizing employees Tony Ribera, Jim Hale, and James Portolan), the Greek
Independence Day celebration started by former Mayor Gus Nicolopulos, Day in the Park
subcommittee meeting (Fernekes/Matsumoto), the Community Learning Center grand opening,
Women's Hall of Fame Dinner, retirement dinner for former employees Ken Metcalf and Steve
Coughlin, Senior Health Fair, author Gus Lee's presentation at the library, bond subcommittee
meeting (Fernekes/Mullin), a visit with Palermo, Sicily student exchange program participants, and
the Youth In Government Day luncheon with a presentation given by Board of Supervisors
President Mike Nevin. He announced that the 1st Annual Opening Day Celebration for South San
Francisco Pee Wee League is Saturday, March 31.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2001 special and regular meetings
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 28, 2001, in the amount of $3,090,442.20
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Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1286-2001, repealing Section 2.16.020 of South San
Francisco Municipal Code repealing of voluntary campaign expenditure limits for
elections to City offices
Resolution No. 23-2001, awarding the construction contract for the Forbes Boulevard
Rehabilitation Project to G. Bortolloto & Co., in an amount not to exceed $1,221,229
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Resolution awarding construction contract to Granite Rock Company DBA, Pavex
Construction Division, for the Junipero Serra Slope Repair Project in the amount of
$2,490,993 and authorizing a budget increase in the amount of $3,250,355
Pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
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Resolution No. 24-2001, approving the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
(DBE)
Resolution amending the FY 2000-01 Capital Improvement Program to include the South
Spruce Avenue/North Canal Improvement Project and establish a budget of $46,615.50
Pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
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Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Greek Independence Day, Daughters of
Penelope, and Greek Independence Day, Ahepa Organization, March 18,2001; Stephen
Coughlin and Ken Metcalf, March 23,2001
Councilman Gonzalez requested Item No. 7 be pulled, and Mayor Pro Tem Mullin
requested Item No. 5 be pulled.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,
and 8. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
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Item No. 5: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Mullin, Deputy Director White verified that the
timeframe for the Junipero Serra Slope Repair Project is approximately May through
October, 2001. Deputy Director White explained the repair work, with retaining walls to
be built at two of the three sites along Junipero Serra Boulevard. Finance Director Steele
and Deputy Director White further reviewed the funding reimbursement/cash flow
process, with repayment from FHWA to begin within thirty days of submittal of
reimbursement requests.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution 25-2001, awarding the
construction contract for the Junipero Serra Slope Restoration project to Granite Rock
Company DBA, Pavex Construction Division in the amount of $2,490,993 and
authorizing a budget increase in the amount of $3,250,355 and amending the 2000-2001
Capital Improvement Program Budget (No. 01-27). Approved by voice vote. Absent:
Councilman Penna.
Item No. 7: In response to Councilman Gonzalez, Public Works Director Gibbs explained the
work to be included in the $29,000 proposal, including a traffic and design study.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 26-2001, amending
the 2000-2001 Capital Improvement Program (No. 01-28) to include the South Spruce
Avenue/North Canal Improvement Project and establish a budget of $6,615.50.
Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
(Recess: 8:57 p.m. - 9:08 p.m.)
PUBLIC HEARING
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Hearing to consider second Amendment to the Final Terrabay Specific Plan and
Amendment to the Terrabay Specific Plan District Zoning Ordinance; waive reading and
introduce an ordinance (public hearing opened on March 14, request to continue to April
11)
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To continue Item No. 9 to the April 11 meeting.
Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
10.
Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment (GPA-01-007 and EIR-99-061, previously
certified) to review the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) permitted for residential low
density established in Table 2.2-1 and in the density/intensity standards in the Land Use
Element (Chapter 2)
Item continued off-calendar.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11.
Resolution approving amendment to employment agreement between City Manager and
City of South San Francisco
Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas. He reported that Councilman Penna is in
support of the contract amendment.
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12.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 27-2001, approving
Amendment No. 7 to the employment agreement between the City of South San
Francisco and Michael A. Wilson. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman
Penna.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Staff report presented by Human Services Director Bower.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To approve the appointment of Domingo Rivera to
the Cultural Arts Commission and rescind his appointment to the Historic Preservation
Commission. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Mullin: To appoint Nancy Stampfer to the Housing Authority,
term expiring March 31, 2005. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Penna.
Council reviewed with staff a policy that when an applicant is appointed to a vacancy that
has less than one-half of a term remaining, it shall not be considered a full term. It shall
be considered a full term if over one-half of the appointed term is remaining.
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin discussed the advertising process for vacant positions, which City
Attorney Mattas advised Council can modify, and it was agreed not to deviate from the
current advertising process.
13.
Water Quality Control Plant Improvement Program:
a) Update report on WQCP Improvements Program
b) Wet Weather Program-Outline discussion
c) Resolution authorizing an amendment to consulting engineer contract (Carollo
Engineers) in the amount of $923,630 for Phase 1 of the WQCP Improvement
Program and authorizing application for state funds for Wet Weather Program
Staff report presented by Public Works Director Gibbs.
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin discussed the bidding process and Carollo Engineer's track
record with the City. Staff stated Carollo's continued work on the project assures
uninterrupted work and a substantial savings to the City.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 28-2001, authorizing an
amendment to the consulting engineer contract (Carollo Engineers) in the amount of
$923,630 for Phase I of the WQCP improvement program and authorizing application for
state funds for wet weather program. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman
Penna.
CLOSED SESSION
14.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, appointment of Information Technology
Director
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Entered into Closed Session:
Reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
9:38 p.m.
10:12 p.m. (Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto,
Mullin and Fernekes present)
Mayor Fernekes reported direction given/no action
taken
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m. in memory of Ron
Acosta, Antonio Gonzalez and Villette Wilson. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Absent:
Councilman Penna.
Submitted by:
Sylv0/M. Payne, City Cle~
City-of South San Francisco
Approved:
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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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