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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-07-10 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:32 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Green and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: Councilman Femekes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin INVOCATION: Given by Rev. Gary Smith, First Baptist Church of South San Francisco PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - to former Cultural Arts Commissioner Ron Burgess - presented by Mayor Mullin. BART Construction Update - South San Francisco BART Liaison Nia Crowder informed Council of recent construction work and community outreach efforts. She stated that in future updates she will include information on the status of construction work in other communities. She announced that South San Francisco is the temporary control office (CO) for testing the rail and the first train event will be at the end of the July and will run from San Bruno to SFO. Information regarding date and time will be forwarded to Council. Mayor Mullin asked for Ms. Crowder's assistance in facilitating a response from Mr. Steve Heminger, Executive Director/Metropolitan Transportation Commission, to a letter sent June 28, concerning the proposed BART linear park and clarifying BART's contradictory efforts to limit that project. Ms. Crowder stated that she will speak with BART project manager, Mr. Emile Jilwan, about the letter and will request that he attend a future Council meeting if necessary. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked if there was a BART start-up date and Ms. Crowder stated that a South San Francisco station dedication and art unveiling will be held in November. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez's question regarding train speed, Ms. Crowder stated that the speed varies, but will report back to Council with more information at her next presentation. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 6 be continued to the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Messrs. Jim Lineberger, 433 Alida Way, and Jim Contos, resident of South San Francisco, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4103, informed Council of the Post's project to build a Veterans Outpatient Clinic in South San Francisco to meet the needs of the 33,000- 40,000 veterans that reside in this area. It was requested that a Council resolution in support of their efforts be considered at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Mullin directed staff to prepare the resolution for the July 24 meeting and stated that copies will be forwarded to Senator Rockefeller and members of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Mr. Greg Cochran, South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, announced the upcoming South City Goes Country dinner/dance at the Elks Lodge on July 26 and that it will be a tribute to the Grand National Rodeo. Mr. Frank Deering, address unknown, directed his concerns toward BART Liaison Nia Crowder. He stated that he is a BART enthusiast, but objected to BART charging for parking in its garages and that this will have a negative impact on ridership. Ms. Crowder reviewed the proposed fee rates and responded that the BART Board of Directors is reviewing several options and will be voting on the matter on July 26 at its headquarters at 800 Madison Street, Oakland. The Board will conduct a review of the fees after six months. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilman Green reported that he attended a CDBG subcommittee (Matsumoto/Green) meeting and a Italian American Citizens Club ad hoc subcommittee (Femekes/Green) meeting is being scheduled for July 17, 4:00 p.m., with IACC members. He asked that City Manager Wilson, Director Nagel, and Deputy Director Bordi be present if possible. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez reported that he attended a meeting of the Water Transit Authority and that there will be a meeting in October to discuss a ferry terminal site in San Mateo County. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez's request for a report on Fourth of July fireworks, Chief Raffaelli reported that there was an increase in activities with a majority of the fireworks being purchased in San Bruno. Mayor Mullin directed staff to prepare a letter to the City of San Bruno hoping to persuade San Bruno from selling future fireworks. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on the recent CDBG subcommittee meeting to discuss a request for emergency assistance from a local non-profit agency. She further recognized Project Read and Friends of San Bruno Mountain volunteers for their efforts. Mayor Mullin reported on the SFO/Community Roundtable meeting and that the Airport/FAA will be replacing the current remote monitoring stations with more modem equipment. The noise committees for Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco airports will be meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern related to aircraft noise. He reported that the investment policy ad hoc committee (Mullin/Matsumoto) met to look at the procedures for the investment REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 policies of the City to assure they are in-line with State requirements. He announced that the meeting will be adjourning in memory of former South San Francisco Police Sergeant Ken Metcalf. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the June 19 special meeting and June 26 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 10, 2002 in the amount of $1,416,439.32 Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1310-2002, amending Municipal Code Chapter 20.63, Terrabay Specific Plan District Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1311-2002, amending the South San Francisco Zoning Code to reflect a change from R-2-H Medium Density Residential to R-3-L Multi- Family Residential for 90 Oak Avenue Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1312-2002, amending SSFMC Chapter 20.69, Density Regulations Motion to adopt an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council- approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes Item continued to the July 24 meeting. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $208,000 from the Children and Families First Commission of San Mateo County to support Project Read's Learning Wheels Project and a grant in the amount of $42,600 from the Peninsula Community Foundation to support Project Read's computer lab Item pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Green: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Mayor Mullin, Item No. 1, minutes of the June 19 special meeting. Absent: Councilman Femekes. Item No. 7: Library Services Supervisor Holly Fulgram-Nutters gave a brief overview of the vital services and successes Project Read's Learning Wheels Project and new computer lab have brought to the community. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 64-2002, authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $208,000 from the Children and Families First Commission of San Mateo County to support Project Read's Learning Wheels Project and a grant in the amount of $42,600 from the Peninsula Community Foundation to support Project Read's computer lab and amending the 2002-03 operating budget (No. 03-1). Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Fernekes. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 CLOSED SESSION 8. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, labor negotiations for AFSCME Unit Time convened into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m. 8:40 p.m., Councilmembers Green and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin present. Mayor Mullin reported direction given/no action taken. Motion-Green/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Submitted by: /~y~lla M. Payne, City ~ City of South San Francisco Approved: C' y~/South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4