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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2001-10-10 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order: 7:16 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: o (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and Mayor Fernekes Absent: None Public Comments None. Appointment to Library Board of Trustees Mayor Fernekes stated that Mr. John Baker, previously interviewed by Council at its June 27, 2001 special meeting, is being considered for the Library Board's vacant seat (seat vacated by Boardmember Kay Olson). Mayor Femekes asked if Council had any questions of the applicant; hearing none, Mayor Fernekes asked for a motion. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To appoint John Baker to the Library Board, term ending June 30, 2003. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 5. Adjournment Motion-PennadSecond-Gonzalez: approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvph/M. Payne, City Cledk City~f South San Francisco To adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Unanimously Approved: Jose46h A. Fernekes, Mayor City of South San Francisco MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 10, 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: Given by Rev. Francisco Baltodano, Church of Mission Espiritu Santo PRESENTATIONS Annual Beautification Awards - Beautification Committee Chairman Dennis Crossland presented plaques to the following recipients: Residential awards: Mr. and Mrs. Ergur, 771 Circle Court; Mr. and Mrs. Estelita, 901 Gibbs Way; and Mr. and Mrs. Duran, 1205 Miller Avenue; Commercial award: Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue. · BART Construction Update - Nia Crowder, South San Francisco BART Liaison - cancelled Citizens for Higher Education - San Mateo County Community College District: Community College District Trustee Karen Schwartz presented background information on Bond Measure C, and Skyline College President Fran Wright gave a visual presentation on the proposed upgrading, repair and renovation work of college facilities that is anticipated with the passage of Measure C. Report on September 22nd Day in the Park event - Mayor Fernekes reported that the 5th annual event was well attended by 8,000-10,000 people and that 600 pancake breakfasts were served. He recognized each of the participants who made it a successful event. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Greg Cochran, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, announced two upcoming events: the Candidates Forum on Thursday, October 11, and the Annual Taste of South San Francisco on Wednesday, October 17. Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, questioned the delay of a school liaison committee meeting and that she is hearing conflicting reports. She asked that the next meeting be recorded and minutes taken. She reported that AES (power company) has withdrawn its South San Francisco power plant application and urged representatives of the City attend regional meetings regarding PG&E's proposed new transmission lines. City Manager Wilson responded that PG&E is in a preliminary stage of its transmission line alignments and that the City's consultant is apprised of the meetings. Mayor Pro Tern Mullin (School District Liaison subcommittee member) stated that the meeting with the School District has been delayed because the teachers' housing needs questionnaire is still in the process of being constructed by City staff and has not yet been administered. City Manager Wilson stated staff has been surveying school fields with BRIDGE Housing and a report will be prepared for the School Liaison committee meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated that an option under consideration for teacher housing has been the District's excess land. He informed Ms. Williams that it is not productive to hold a meeting until all reports are completed. He reiterated that it is not necessary for committee meetings to be recorded since subcommittee members report-out at the City Council meetings. City Manager Wilson stated he was not aware that AES is no longer interested in the Jamie Court site. Ms. Irene Jimenez, Papa Joes Pizza, 608 Linden Avenue, stated her objection to a mobile food truck that is parking in her neighborhood and is taking away her customers. She asked for the City's assistance. Mayor Femekes asked staff to follow up with Ms. Jimenez. Ms. Rebecca Huerta, 415 Linden Avenue, further addressed the concern of a mobile food truck parking in her neighborhood and that it is affecting several businesses in the area. She felt there were health and safety code violations and asked that the City address the issue. City Manager Wilson stated that staff is looking into the matter, the mobile truck was parked on private property and that concern has been abated. He stated that the City does have a thirty-minute law that can be enforced if the truck is parked on the public street. He further advised Council that mobile food trucks are throughout the town and equal enforcement will have to be applied. Councilman Penna stated that the intent for mobile food truck vendors is to service the industrial area and not City parks and the downtown area. City Manager Wilson further advised Council that court decisions have addressed this issue. He stated a meeting will be held with local merchants and a report to Council will be prepared. Mr. Cotlin Post, 118 Arroyo Drive, commented that the mobile food truck issue can be resolved by enforcing the City's posted regulation that three-ton commercial vehicles are not allowed in residential areas or along Linden Avenue. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Mayor Pro Tem Mullin reported that he and Councilman Penna met once regarding the inclusionary housing issue and will meet again before coming back to Council with a report. Councilman Gonzalez reported that he participated in San Mateo's domestic violence walk, and he attended the Chamber's Women in Business luncheon with guest speaker Jeanne Woodford, Warden at San Quentin Prison. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she has been precinct walking and she received feedback on several issues, including a positive response to the city-wide garage sale, reinstating the block parent program, instituting a program similar to Youth in Government Day for adults, and a concern that cars are blocking sidewalks along West Orange Avenue. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated his support for conducting a citizens' academy for local government. He mentioned that Skyline College offers a training course and that the City has had intern programs for high school and college students. He suggested that pedestrians carry notes to put on vehicles that are blocking the sidewalk. Mayor Femekes reported that he attended South San Francisco High School Band's fundraising breakfast, a recent dinner honoring Coach Bob Brian, Ballet Folklorico's celebration dinner, the city-wide garage sale, ParkSFO's grand opening, and AXyS Pharmaceutical's ribbon cutting ceremony. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2001 special and regular meetings 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of October 10, 2001 in the amount of $1,908,571.20 Item pulled from Consent Calendar. Resolution accepting grants from the San Mateo County Health Service Agency in the amount of $44,537 and from Partnership for the Public's Health for the South San Francisco Community Partnership in the amount of $90,000 Item pulled from Consent Calendar. Resolution No. 101-2001, authorizing the execution of an agreement for local assistance funds in the amount of $147,750 from the State of California for installation of two modular classrooms adjacent to the Westborough Park Recreation Building o Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1299-2001, amending S SFMC Section 3.12.010, Competitive and Non-Competitive Service Resolution No. 102-2001, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the Program Supplement Agreement with the State of California for the Street Resurfacing Project Resolution No. 103-2001, amending list of designated positions that are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Park SFO, October 4; Bob Brian (Retirement), October 6; Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13; Genentech 25th Anniversary Items pulled from Consent Calendar: Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item No. 2 be pulled, and Mayor Pro Tem Mullin requested a brief staff report on Item No. 3. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 3 Motion-PennaJSecond-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 2: Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on the amount of money non-profit organizations raised from the sale of Day in the Park raffle tickets, and one organization raised $7900. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Mullin: To confirm expense claims of October 10, 2001 in the amount of $1,908,571.20. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 3: Community Outreach Director Quinn reported that the grant funds are being used to do a community health initiative. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated that South San Francisco is one of only two cities in the County to receive the funds. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 104-2001, accepting grants from the San Mateo County Health Service Agency in the amount of $44,537 and from Partnership for the Public's Health for the South San Francisco Community Partnership in the amount of $90,000. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to increase parking rates in Parking District No. 1 Staff report presented by ECD Director Van Duyn. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, Director Van Duyn explained that the rates have not been increased since 1988 probably due to the Parking District has been operating in the black. He stated that the driving need to increase the parking rates is due to adding spaces, buying land and improving the surface of lots. He further discussed potential land acquisition with garage components. Councilwoman Matsumoto commented that the proposed increase will penalize those who do not buy their permits on a yearly basis. She further discussed the option of gradual increments over a period of time. Councilman Gonzalez stated support for incremental increases over a three-year period. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated his support for the increase and felt it was an increase of a modest amount of money. He further stated support that the increase be implemented in January, 2002. Mr. Jim Metz, 301 Grand Avenue, chairman of the Downtown Merchants' Committee, stated his concern for residents who used the lots, and made several suggestions, including increasing the per hour cost of meters on Grand Avenue to 50 cents, doubling the cost of all other meters off Grand Avenue, and increasing the monthly parking permit fee to either $20 or $25 per month, but keeping the current $15 level for people who buy their parking permits on a yearly basis. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 4 7.20 Councilman Penna commented that the main purpose of the parking lots is to provide parking for customers and merchants, not residents. He stated his support for the increase. Mr. Metz stated that he has received complaints that permit holders are having a hard time finding a permitted parking space, and on top of that will now have to pay higher fees. Councilman Penna discussed with staff the City's inability to restrict parking to only merchants and customers, and asked that staff look into having spaces designated to specific merchants. He further discussed with staff that the lots on Miller Avenue are not being used to their capacity. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated the intent of the increase is to generate revenue for structured parking. He further discussed with staff outside businesses using the lots and the potential for a parking structure to be used by commuters if one is located near the train station. Motion-PennaJSecond-Mullin: Approve Resolution No. 106-2001, amending the Master Fee Schedule to increase the daily parking rates and that staff look into the possibility of merchants be assigned designated spaces. On the question: In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, Director Van Duyn indicated that 39 people take advantage of the annual parking permit with one free month. Councilman Gonzalez stated he could not support an increase all at once, he stated he could only support an incremental increase. Motion continued: Approved by voice vote. Noes: Councilman Gonzalez. 10. Motion to adopt military leave policy (impending military action) Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. A revised staff report and resolution was submitted to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin suggested an employee be given the option of receiving a supplemental income from the City, because his military pay may be higher. City Manager Wilson stated this will be clarified. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin questioned the repayment of supplemental income if the employee does not return, and if new employees will be extended the benefit. Staff explained that the policy will apply to employees who are currently in the national guard/reserves and will be extended to those employees who decide to join up. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin questioned the mechanism for recapturing supplemental income if the employee does not return to the City. City Manager Wilson stated the expectation is that the employee will return and the intent of the supplemental income is to make the employee's salary whole. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated his support for the policy, but a concern for the repayment caveat. In response to Councilman Penna, Director Bower clarified that the intent of the repayment policy is for workers who are not injured. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin, noting that war has not been declared by Congress, requested information on the insurance policy provision and Director Bower stated that the terms and conditions are currently being determined by the providers. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 5 In response to Councilman Penna, staff indicated that Council may revisit this issue at any time if a modification to the policy is necessary. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 105-2001, adopting a military leave policy for non-career National Guard or military reserve personnel. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Penna/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvia/M. Payne, City Clerl~ City of South San Francisco Approved: {3~ity'o~JSouth 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 6