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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 2001-04-25MINUTES C1TY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 2001 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:31 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and Mayor Fernekes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Fernekes INVOCATION: Reverend John Cantley, Grace Convenant Church PRESENTATIONS · Proclamation - Soroptimist International of the Americas, presented by Councilwoman Matsumoto to Barbara Irli and Debbie Hofmeister AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilman Penna reported attending the Monterey Progress Seminar and an interesting workshop on the energy crisis. He distributed a flyer announcing the Santa Clara County Housing Action Coalition's Annual Whistle Stop Housing Tour, on May 18, 2001, 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin reported attending the ABAG General Assembly on April 12 that focused on housing and transportation. He stated he observed the demolition of the Hilton/Hickey pedestrian over-crossing and the Copacabana structure on Grand Avenue. He reported that the Kaiser subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) met to discuss parking and that he attended a Airport /Community Roundtable subcommittee meeting on April 17 to discuss issues dealing specifically with noise in classrooms, expanding the noise footprint to include schools outside the noise footprint, and insulating portable buildings that have been relocated within the noise footprint. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin reported attending the open house for the renovated 339-341 Commercial Avenue aftbrdable housing project on April 17, and the South San Francisco Job Fair at the Conference Center on April 19 that was well attended by high school seniors. Councilwoman Matsumoto recognized Administrative Professionals Week, April 22-28, and acknowledged the continual support Council receives from the City Manager's administrative staff. She reported receiving many calls that RCN Cable TV is not televising Council meetings and asked for a status report. She reminded the audience of the upcoming BART Art workshop on April 28 at the Municipal Services Building. She reported attending the Monterey Progress Seminar's workshoP on how to build high density housing while preserving our values, and participating on a Census 2000 panel discussion. She reported on several census figures, including South San Francisco's population increasing from 54,300 to 60,500. Councilman Gonzalez reported attending the City's Health Fitness Fair, the 339-341 Commercial Avenue renovation project, the Conference Center Job Fair, and a seminar entitled, "Water - Protect and Conserve", on April 19 at the College of Notre Dame. He further reported on the critical issue of water conservation and the distance drinking water travels to get to the Bay Area. He suggested a community program be held to discuss water conservation measures. Mayor Femekes reported on attending the Monterey Progress Seminar and that he received beneficial information from the transportation panel discussion. He reported on subcommittee meetings, including the Kaiser subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) meeting with top Kaiser officials to discuss the expansion of Kaiser's parking facility and to look at other options. He reported that the Historical Society subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) held a preliminary meeting with the Historical Society Board of Directors to discuss a permanent museum site. Mayor Fernekes met with the Sister City committee to plan visits to Mexico in June, 2001 and Italy in September, 2001. He commented that the Job Fair was successful and advantageous for high school students to meet with businesses. Lastly, he reported attending the 339-341 Commercial Avenue open house, which will house residents from the Willow Gardens project when it begins renovation. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the April 11,2001 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of April 25, 2001 in the amount of $1,800,812.35 o Resolution No 34-2001, endorsing the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development draft "compact" 4. Resolution supporting the Industrial City Rail-Trail Project Item pulled from Consent Calendar. Resolution awarding contract to Able Painting & Construction Co. for the painting of Siebecker Center, Magnolia Center, and MSB/Recreation Division in the amount of $41,100 Item pulled from Consent Calendar. 6. Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Liceo Scientifico Statale, April 11, 2001; Mary Janney, April 17, 2001; Administrative Professionals Week, April 22-28, 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilman Gonzalez requested Item No. 4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar and Mayor Pro Tem Mullin requested Item No. 5 be pulled. Motion-Matsumoto/SecondoPenna: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 6. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Consent Calendar Item No. 4: Councilman Gonzalez requested the Rail-Trail project be explained for the television audience. Public Director Gibbs and City Manager Wilson explained that the proposal is to acquire Union Pacific abandoned tracks/spurs, link them with the Bay trail for hiking, and eventually for different modes of transportation, including bicycles, shuttle buses or motorized carts. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution 35-2001, in support of the Industrial City Rail-Trail Project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Consent Calendar Item No. 5: In response to Mayor Pro Tem Mullin, Director Gibbs stated the work will be interior painting only. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 36-2001, awarding the construction contract for the painting of the Siebecker Center, Magnolia Center, and MSB/Recreation Department to Able Painting & Construction Company in the amount of $44,100. Unanimously approved by voice vote. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS o Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance adding Title 15, Chapter 15.58 related to real estate disclosure of aircraft noise Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas. Mr. George Mazingo, Governmental Affairs Director for San Mateo County Association of Realtors, stated his support for the ordinance. He asked for a clearer copy of the noise exposure map that includes addresses of homes affected. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin suggested posting the Airport's noise exposure map on the City's website, and possibly the Airport's and Roundtable's websites. City Attorney Mattas stated staff will work with Mr. Mazingo and that the 1983 map is the specific map identified for reference. Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco regarding real estate transfer disclosure of Airport Noise. On the question: Councilman Penna asked if he was permitted to vote on the matter and City Attorney Mattas responded to the affirmative. Motion continued: Unanimously approved by voice vote. 8. Motion to adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 20.63 (Terrabay Specific Plan District) for the remaining parcels of Phase II and Phase III of the Terrabay Development REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 3 City Attorney Mattas explained that the item was placed under Legislative Business due to the 4-1 vote when introduced. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she is withdrawing her nay vote and that her concerns have been addressed by staff. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Mullin: To adopt Ordinance No. 1288-2001, amending Municipal Code Chapter 20.63 (Terrabay Specific Plan District) for the remaining parcels of Phase II and Phase III of the Terrabay Development. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CLOSED SESSION o Closed Session items: a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Labor Negotiations for Public Safety Managers; b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 - existing litigation: Clyburn v. South San Francisco Entered into Closed Session: Reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 8:10 p.m. 8:48 p.m., all Councilmembers present City Attorney Mattas reported direction given/no action taken on both items .... ADJOURNMENT Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Approved: S_.y~)a~M~. Payne, City (~lferk City of South San Francisco (Z,4y 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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