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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-01-09 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 6:03 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: o o (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Fernekes, Green and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None Public Comments Interview applicants for the Personnel Board Mayor Mullin informed each candidate that there are currently two vacancies on the Personnel Board and a third vacancy is anticipated in the near future. Candidates were interviewed in the following order and the questions were consistent with those asked at previous interviews. Mrs. Jeannette Acosta Ms. Rhonda Ceccato Mr. Aldo DeTomasi - Mayor Mullin informed Council that Mr. DeTomasi has withdrawn his application Mr. Charles Elliott Mr. Richard Irli (Mr. Efrain Roman's application for the Personnel Board is also under consideration, and his interview was conducted at the December 12, 2001 special meeting.) Discussion and appointment to the Personnel Board Mayor Mullin asked Councilmembers to cast their votes for two candidates. On the first ballot Mr. Elliott was selected by a majority vote. On the second and third ballot a majority vote could not be reached. Mayor Mullin recommended that the fourth ballot be limited to Ms. Ceccato and Mr. Irli. Councilmembers concurred. On the fourth ballot Mr. Irli was selected by a majority vote. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To appoint Charles Elliott and Richard Irli to the Personnel Board to fill the remaining terms of Carleton Rowlands and Ray Green, terms expiring 12/31/04. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 6. Adjournment Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: approved by voice vote. Submitted by: - . ~ Sylv~. Payne, City Clerk~-/'~R-~ City 6f South San Francisco To adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Unanimously SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:39 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Green, and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin INVOCATION: Given by Rev. Richard Neely, Grand Avenue Baptist Church PRESENTATIONS · Bay Area Water Users Association - Mr. Art Jensen City Manager Wilson informed Council that Mr. Jensen was unable to attend the meeting. BART Construction Update - Ms. Nia Crowder, South San Francisco BART Liaison, reviewed construction work recently completed, work currently in progress and BART's community outreach efforts. Council discussed with Ms. Crowder the anticipated date of opening the South San Francisco station, scheduled for Fall 2002. Ms. Crowder stated that BART was considering opening the South San Francisco station earlier than the other stations. Council was unanimous in its concern that BART open all four stations simultaneously, rather than making South San Francisco an "end-of-line" station, even for a short period of time. Ms. Crowder stated she will convey Council's concern to BART management. The discussion also ensued regarding the paving of Chestnut Avenue and staff advised Council that BART is responsible for paving the roadway and bringing it back to its original condition. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, expressed her concerns regarding Kaiser medical offices relocating to the Serramonte Corporate Center development. She suggested that Daly City be asked to conduct a new traffic study. She further asked if a meeting of the school liaison subcommittee has been scheduled. Mayor Mullin stated a subcommittee meeting has not been scheduled as the survey has not yet been completed. Chief Planner Sparks updated Council on the Daly City Planning Commission meeting and reported Daly City has concluded that the 1986 environmental document covers the concerns raised by the City of South San Francisco. Chief Planner Sparks and City Attorney Mattas discussed the importance of a bio- hazard plan being prepared as a condition of approval and that a copy of the plan will be provided to the City of South San Francisco. City Manager Wilson informed Council that Kaiser plans on relocating and/or expanding some of its clinics from the 1200 E1 Camino Real facility to the Serramonte site. Chief Planner Sparks further reported that a shuttle bus is to transport patients to and from BART to help alleviate traffic, Daly City is to coordinate with South San Francisco the timing of signals along Hickey Boulevard to improve the flow of traffic, and that the Interstate 280 Hickey Boulevard off-ramp "free right turn" is to be modified to a "no turn on red" sign. Senior Civil Engineer Chuck advised Council that it has been planned as part of the Hickey/Junipero Serra improvement project to install a flashing signal at the Longford Drive intersection, for the purpose of keeping traffic clear at that intersection. Council directed staff to stay on top of the freeway right-turn issue as it proceeds. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilman Fernekes corrected a previous comment that the school liaison subcommittee members are Mayor Mullin and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez. Councilwoman Matsumoto announced that the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Department's monthly newsletter "Fixin' It" is available on the City's website. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez reported that the Tri-County Apartment Association is coordinating with the American Red Cross a program to help family members and dependents of the military reserves or National Guard resolve rental housing issues. Mayor Mullin introduced externs, Ms. Akia Green and Mr. Cleo Abellana, University of San Francisco students, who are studying local government and spending two days visiting City offices. · Appointments to Council Subcommittees and Conference Center Authority Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, requested a copy of the Council subcommittee assignments including ad-hoc committee assignments. She asked if the Serramonte and school liaison subcommittees are still active. Mayor Mullin offered a copy of the assignment list to Ms. Williams. City Attorney Mattas stated a list of ad hoc committees is not kept, but staff can notify a member of the public when an ad-hoc committee is created. Council concurred with committee assignments. Mayor Mullin announced that he and Councilman Fernekes are appointed to the Conference Center Authority. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To appoint Mayor Mullin and Councilman Fernekes to the Conference Center Authority (commencing 3/27/02 and expiring 3/27/04). Unanimously approved by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2001 special and regular meetings 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of January 9, 2002 in the amount of $3,430,293.50 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 Pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion. Resolution No. 01-2002, authorizing acceptance of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Service Fund Program (SLESF) allocation in the amount of $123,398 Resolution No. 02-2002, awarding a construction contract to ASF Electric, Inc. for the Police Department Dispatch Center Lighting Upgrade Project in the amount of $9,565 o Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Dr. Bhishma Kumar Agnihotri (India's Ambassador-at-Large), December 9, 2001 Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item No. 2 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Green: To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 2. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 2: Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned expenditures for the line item "Community Organizations". City Manager Wilson explained that the Sister Cities budget is setaside under "Community Organizations" and recent monies were expended for official visits. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: 2002 in the amount of $3,430,293.50. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS To confirm the expense claims of January 9, Unanimously approved by voice vote. o Resolution approving the amendment to the Public Agency Retirement System Legal Documents (PARS) Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. Ms. Judy Stockwell, PARS representative, and Mr. Andrew Brown, Union Bank, gave a visual presentation on the plan. Mr. Brown clarified for Mayor Mullin the income strategy and strategic ranges. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: A Resolution No. 03-2002, approving the amendment to the Public Agency Retirement System Legal Documents (PARS). 7. Motion to approve the naming of the linear park along Colma Creek "Sister Cities Park" Staff report presented by Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Nagel. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her support for the recommendation to name the linear park "Sister Cities Park". Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To name the Colma Creek linear park "Sister Cities Park". Unanimously approved by voice vote. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 8. Motion to adopt an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 20 to reflect a change from REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 C-1 Commercial to R-3-L Multi-Family High Density Residential for the Marbella Housing Subdivision Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she was recusing herself from voting as she lives within 500' of the project area. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To adopt Ordinance No. 1305-2002, amending the South San Francisco Zoning Code to reflect a change from C-1 Commercial to R-3-L Multi-Family High Density Residential for the Marbella Housing Subdivision. Unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Fernekes, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Green and Matsumoto. ABSENT: None. Motion to adopt an ordinance adopting a development agreement with DUC South San Francisco for the Marbella Housing Subdivision Project Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she was recusing herself from voting as she lives within 500' of the project area. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To adopt Ordinance No. 1306-2002, adopting a development agreement with DUC South San Francisco for the Marbella Housing Project. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Femekes, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin. NOES: Councilman Green. ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Matsumoto. ABSENT: None. CLOSED SESSION 10. Closed Session: a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation: Aetna v. City of South San Francisco b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, City Attorney evaluation Time entered into Closed Session: 8:45 p.m. Time reconvened into Open Session: 9:24 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Report from Closed Session: Direction given/no action taken on both items. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: approved by voice vote. Submitted by: '"Sylvcj~f M' Uayne, City ~lerk~~ City of South San Francisco To adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Unanimously //~Approved: ,//' , ~/i'ty 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4