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CITY COUNCIL
C1TY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 16, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
Call to Order
Roll Call
6:07 p.m.
Present:
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto
and Penna*, Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and
Mayor Fernekes
Absent:
None
Staff Present:
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas,
Assistant City Manager Moss, Police Chief
Raffaelli, Assistant Fire Chief Lucia, Public
Works Director Gibbs, Economic & Community
Development Director Van Duyn, Parks,
Recreation & Maintenance Services Director
Nagel, Finance Director Steele, Human
Resources Director Bower, Deputy Director of
Maintenance Services White, Interim City
Engineer Chuck, Environmental Compliance
Coordinator Honan, Assistant Finance Director
Mezak, and Financial Analyst Oam
*Councilman Penna arrived at 6:11 p.m.
Public Comments
Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, stated her concern is the Arlington Drive/E1
Camino Real signalization project and whether or not it is scheduled in the CIP. Staff
responded that the project is included in the CIP.
Resolution requesting National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Stormwater Management Plan general program and fee be approved
Staff reported presented by Public Works Director Gibbs. In response to Mayor Pro
Tem Mullin, Director Gibbs explained that the stormwater revised scope of work and
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proposed increase was approved at the May 9 City Council meeting and that Council is
now taking action on its budget.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 40-2001,
recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose charges for
funding the 2001/02 County-wide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) General Program. On the question: Ms. Williams reported a discharge
problem on San Mateo Avenue. Mayor Femekes directed Ms. Williams to speak to Mr.
Honan or Mr. Gibbs, as the question does not pertain to the item before the Council.
City Attorney Mattas informed Ms. Williams she may address Council on the item at its
next regular City Council meeting. Motion continued: Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
Study Session: Review of Capital Improvement Program Budget
Staff report presented by Public Works Director Gibbs. The program was reviewed
page by page, and staff responded to Council questions.
Page 8, New Appropriation by Fund - Mayor Pro Tem Mullin requested the page
include a legend to indicate that the appropriation dollar amounts are expressed in
thousands. Staff stated the format will be corrected.
Major Street Projects, Page 1 - Councilman Penna suggested a footnote be added to
indicate the total project cost and balance for the Oyster Point Flyover Project.
Director Gibbs updated Council on the current status of the flyover and hook ramp
bidding process. He stated that the bids for the two projects came in too high. New
strategies were formulated to repackage the two bids into one. He stated that bid packets
were sent out two weeks ago, and a bid opening date is scheduled for June 14.
Major Street Projects, Page 4, North Canal Extension - City Manager Wilson explained
that the new appropriation is a way of diverting truck traffic off of Baden Avenue,
between Linden Avenue and Airport Boulevard. It is anticipated that a grant from the
Transportation Authority will fund the project. Mayor Pro Tern Mullin requested a map
of the proposed project be given to Council for site identification.
Major Street Projects - Mayor Pro Tem Mullin discussed with staff the status of re-
paving King Drive, between Southcliff Drive and Junipero Serra Boulevard. Acting
City Engineer Chuck stated he will follow-up on the item and check the resurfacing
program schedule. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin asked that staff get back to him with the
information.
Public Facilities, Page 4, Item No. 22, Oyster Point Landfill Remediation - in response
to Mayor Pro Tem Mullin, Director Gibbs and City Manager Wilson clarified the subject
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appropriation and that a monitoring program for the landfill is being studied, as well as
the extent of participation. A report to Council will be submitted after a meeting with
the San Mateo Harbor District.
Public Facilities, Page 4 - City Manager Wilson requested an appropriation for a new
library be included in as Item No. 31.
Parks, Page 1, Item No. 2, Various City Green Spots - Mayor Pro Tern Mullin stated he
will forward to staff a newspaper article that discusses ideas for green spots other than
vacant parcels.
Information Technology, Page 1 - Councilwoman Matsumoto pointed out
inconsistencies between the subject page and the spreadsheet "New Appropriations by
Fund". Staff will correct.
City Manager Wilson advised Council that the IT Department will eventually be
relocated and explained the options that staff are evaluating, including the possibility of
a small office building.
Mayor Pro Tem Mullin asked that a "total" appropriation column be added to the table
and spreadsheet.
Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor
Negotiator Jennifer Bower on I.A.F.F. negotiations
Entered into Closed Session:
Reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
7:38 p.m.
8:10 p.m., all Councilmembers present.
City Attorney Mattas reported direction given.
7. Adjournment
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
Sylvia M. Payne lty Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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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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