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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-03-27MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 6:31 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: o (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Femekes, Green and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None Others present: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas, Assistant City Manager Moss, Conference Center Director O'Toole Public Comments None. Interview applicants for the Housing Authority and Conference Center Authority The following applicants were interviewed: Alfred Salogga, reappointment to Housing Authority Commissioner, 4 year term Nancy Britt, appointment to Housing Authority/Tenant Commissioner, 2 year term* Mr. Jim McGuire, appointment to Conference Center Authority, 3 year term *Mr. Efrain Roman's application for the Housing Authority/Tenant Commissioner vacancy is also under consideration; his interview was conducted at the December 12, 2001 special meeting. Applicants responded to the following questions: Mayor Mullin: We have read your application. Could you talk about any work experiences, background or interests that would help you be an effective member on this particular commission? Councilman Green: Tell us what you know about the commission. What interested you about the commission? Councilwoman Matsumoto: What motivates you? Can you describe your style of interfacing interacting with other people? Councilman Fernekes: Consider and choose one word that best describes you and explain why? Mayor Pro Tern Gonzalez: Could you summarize why the Council should consider appointing (re-appointing) you to this commission? If you are not selected for this particular commission, would you want to be considered for other commissions as vacancies occur? Mayor Mullin: I would like to give you an opportunity to discuss any areas about which you were prepared to talk that haven't been covered. This is also your opportunity to ask Council any questions. o Discussion and Appointment/Reappointments to Housing Authority and Conference Center Authority Mayor Mullin asked Council to consider the reappointment of Alfred Salogga to the Housing Authority, 4-year term. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: term expiring March 31, 2006. To reappoint Alfred Salogga to the Housing Authority, Mayor Mullin asked Council to cast their vote for either Nancy Britt or Efrain Roman for the Housing Authority/Tenant Commissioner vacancy, 2-year term. The results of the ballot gave Ms. Britt a unanimous vote. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that information on the placement of ads and notices be made available to Council as part of the packet. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To appoint Nancy Britt to the Housing Authority/Tenant Commissioner, term expiring March 31, 2004. Mayor Mullin asked Council to consider the reappointment of Conference Center Authority Members Masetti, daCunha and Palmer, 3-year terms. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To reappoint Laurie Masetti, Phil daCunha and Michael Palmer to the Conference Center Authority, terms expiring March 27, 2005. Mayor Mullin asked Council to consider the appointment of Mr. Jim McGuire to the Conference Center Authority, 3-year term. Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: To appoint Jim McGuire to the Conference Center Authority, term expiring March 27, 2005. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Existing Litigation: Aetna Realty v. City of South San Francisco and Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 conference with Labor Negotiator Wilson on Executive Management labor negotiations Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 7:01 p.m. 7:23 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Mayor Mullin reported direction given/no action taken. 6. Adjournment Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: ~Payn~,~ity Clerk City of South San Francisco Eug, c'n~R. Mullin, Mayor Cit~-eff 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. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:31 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Green, and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin INVOCATION: Given by Michael Coutts, Hillside Church of Christ PRESENTATION Certification of Recognition to Mr. Merv Harris: Mayor Mullin recognized Mr. Harris for bringing recognition in the Bay Area to the value of high school sports and declared March 27, 2002 as Merv Harris Day. AGENDA REVIEW No change. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Yolanda Bradshaw, 839 Stonegate Drive, representing San Mateo County Association of Realtors, stated SAMCAR's opposition to AB 680 in its current form. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilwoman Matsumoto reported that she attended the monthly CCAG meeting that included discussion on the expiration of the gas tax and AB 680. She further reported attending the Chamber mixer and the Council of Cities dinner meeting. She announced an upcoming Traffic Summit on May 6 at the Municipal Services Building, and that the CDBG Subcommittee (Matsumoto/Green) met with staff and have prepared a recommendation. Cotmcilman Green reported that he attended the Parks and Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Pee Wee Opening Day Celebration at Alta Loma Park, and the Council of Cities dinner meeting held in Pacifica. Councilman Fernekes reported that he attended the Pee Wee League Opening Day Celebration, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Chamber mixer at Associated Business Solutions, the Police Association' s St. Patrick' s Day dinner prepared by Pat Sullivan, the Historical Society' s membership meeting, the opening of the Boys' Club computer room, and the Council of Cities dinner meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated that he attended a Water Transit Authority meeting that is narrowing down the sites to locate future ferry terminals. He stated the basis for locating terminals will be based on ridership. He reported that he participated in the annual American Heart Association Celebrity Luncheon and attended the annual San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame induction dinner. Mayor Mullin reported on attending many of the events previously mentioned by Councilmembers. He reported that ABAG's Executive Board has been discussing AB 680 and he will be pulling Agenda Item No. 6 from the Consent Calendar. He visited the Bay TRACON facility located in Oakland and reported that it is being relocated to Sacramento in August. He announced that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of former City employee, Carolie Gibson. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2002 special meeting and March 13, 2002 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 27, 2002 in the amount of $2,438,408.03 Resolution No. 15-2002, authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the Human Services Agency of San Mateo County in the amount of $130,000 for the Community Learning Center Westborough Extension Resolution No. 16-2002, approving a fund balance transfer of $27,000 to the Conference Center Operating Budget for the hotel development/partnership analysis in conjunction with the potential Conference Center development o Resolution No. 17-2002, approving amendment to employment agreement between City Manager and City of South San Francisco o Resolution opposing AB 680, Reallocating Sales Tax and State Revenues Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion. Mayor Mullin requested Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 6. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Abstain: Mayor Mullin, Item No. 1, minutes of the March 13, 2002 regular meeting. Consent Calendar Item No. 6: Mayor Mullin stated that ABAG is taking a "watch position" on AB 680 because the bill is expected to be revised. He asked City Attorney Mattas if his REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 vote tonight in opposition to AB 680, in its current form, will preclude him from casting a vote as an ABAG representative on a revised AB 680. City Attorney Mattas stated he would not be precluded, but suggested that the resolution be amended to include wording that Council opposes AB 680 in its present form and provide direction to staff to bring back the revised version for further direction from Council. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 18-2002, of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco declaring the City Council's opposition to Assembly Bill 680 - Reallocating Sales Tax Revenues in its present form. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Resolution awarding contract to Bay Construction Company for the Orange Memorial Park Sculpture Garden Project in an amount not to exceed $393,238.50 Staff report presented by Director Nagel. Cultural Arts Commissioners Susan Yau and Ron Burgess stated their support for the garden and the benefits its will bring to the community. In response to Councilman Fernekes, Director Nagel stated the garden is scheduled to be completed in August, 2002, and that the concept of the garden was unanimously supported by the Commission. Councilman Green stated his support for the garden, the eventual upgrade of the recreation building, and repair work on the Eternal Flame. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her support for the project and acknowledged the continuing amenities Orange Park offers the community. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated his support for the project, but mentioned he would have liked more time to study the proposal. In response to Councilman Green, Director Nagel explained that shrubs will be placed along the bocce ball area fence and will not affect the courts. Mayor Mullin asked for clarification on advancing funds from the CIP budget and if this affects other CIP projects. Director Nagel stated there will be no affect on other CIP projects. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 19-2002, awarding a construction contract for the Orange Memorial Park Sculpture Garden to Bay Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $393,238 and amending the 2001- 2002 Capital Improvement Program (No. 02-11) to include an additional $113,239 for the completion of this project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 8. Resolution approving revised City of South San Francisco Personnel Rules and Regulations REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 Staff report and visual presentation given by Director Bower. In response to Councilman Green, Director Bower clarified that closed promotional and open competitive rules are covered separately, as in the previous version of rules and regulations. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 20-2002, approving amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. in memory of former City employee, Carolie Gibson, April 16, 1944 - March 11, 2002. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco ?,proved: Cit)(..9g 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4