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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-06-19 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 400 GRAND AVENUE JUNE 19, 2002 (Cassette Tape No. 1) 1. Call to Order 6:07 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Green and Matsumoto, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez Absent: Mayor Mullin Staffpresent: City Manager Wilson, Assistant City Attorney Johnson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Nagel, Economic and Community Development Director Van Duyn, Library Director Sommer, Chief Planner Sparks, and Senior Planner Lappen Others present: Consultants - Ms. Arlene Patton, SamTrans/ Caltrain; Mr. Steve Davis and Ms. Ilaria Salvadori, PPS 3. Public Comments 4. Study Session a) Presentation: Project for Public Spaces City Manager Wilson presented the staff report and background information on the project. He stated the project is being coordinated with other County agencies and is looking at opportunities for additional housing and improving transportation, in an effort to create livable communities. He stated that the focus has been on the Grand Avenue/Airport Boulevard area, but the E1 Camino Real is also being considered. Noting previous conceptual plans for the Grand/Airport area, Councilwoman Matsumoto's stated her support, but frustration that previous concepts have been in vain and delay in moving the train station has been particularly frustrating. Ms. Patton explained Caltrain's role including upgrading the rail system, linking projects together up and down the Peninsula and improving access to the train station. Mr. Steve Davis gave an overview of the program with a Power Point presentation, highlighting recommendations for making public spaces and pedestrian crossing improvements. (Copies of presentation were distributed to Council.) Director Gibbs updated Council on his discussions with Caltrans to have trucks by- pass the Grand Avenue exit and be restricted to the Oyster Point Boulevard or Produce Avenue exits. He discussed other proposed enhancements, including a roundabout at the Grand/Airport intersection. He stated that Caltrans has identified funding for a feasibility study to will look at the practicalities. Discussion ensued with Council to clarify the purpose of the project, how it differs from past proposals, and that Caltrans is taking a more flexible attitude and being more open to new ideas. City Manager Wilson reminded Council that the new train station will only be a platform with a wind break. Councilmembers stated their support for the study and Mr. Davis stated that a more detailed report will be brought back to Council. Ms. Patton explained that 90% of the funding for the PPS study comes from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and the funding for the Highway 101 feasibility study will come from Measure A tax dollars. She advised Council and staff that this is the opportune time to submit proposals to the Transportation Authority in order to get the items into the queue, because based on past experience, projects that are ready to be built are the projects that get funded first. Councilman Green stated concerns regarding limiting truck traffic to certain routes and staff responded that the item is still at the conceptual stage. City Manager Wilson briefly reviewed proposed enhancements for the E1 Camino Real. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez concluded discussion of item. b) Discussion: Board/Commission Term Limits City Manager Wilson reminded Council that this item is to discuss the question if a two-term limit is to continue or if it is to be modified. (A survey of term limits in other communities was distributed for Council's information.) Councilman Fernekes explained his interest in seeing an extension in terms and stated his support. He stated he did not support restrictions and would favor no term limits. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her support for extending the two-term limit and suggested four terms be considered. Councilman Green stated his support to extend the number of terms, that either option (no-term limit or four-term limit) was acceptable, because Council still has the option of not reappointing when someone is not doing his or her job. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 19, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 2,r' Council discussed the quarterly Board/Commission attendance reports and agreed that the policy regarding reoccurring absences will need to be enforced. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated he did not have any problems with the current two- term limit as it allows for a turnover, but after considering the other Council- members' discussion regarding the interview process, he stated support for the four- term limit. City Manager Wilson stated that Mayor Mullin has expressed his support for retaining the two-term limit. City Manager Wilson further explained the process for amending the Municipal Code. Councilmembers reiterated their support to amend the current two-term limit to four consecutive terms and directed staff to prepare the ordinances for the full Council's consideration. 5. Adjournment Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Syl~'/M. Payne, City Clerkv City of South San Francisco lt~oved: C~/6f South San Francisco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 19, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3