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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-09-11MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 6:03 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) 2. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Green and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tern Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None 3. Public Comments None 4. Interview applicants for Library Board The following applicants responded to questions from Council (questions are consistent with those asked at the March 27, 2002 special meeting): o · Cynthia Smith · Enamari Roque-Vizzini Joan Marvier Mayor Mullin advised each of the applicants that additional interviews are scheduled for the September 25 meeting and appointments to the Board will be considered at that time. Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation: Aetna Realty v. City of South San Francisco Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 6:38 p.m. 7:05 p.m., all Councilmembers present Mayor Mullin reported direction given/no action taken. 6. Adjoumment Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: ~Sylqia M. Payne, City/Clerk City of South San Francisco A~pproved: CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 7:48 p.m. Present: (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Fernekes, Green, and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None Mayor Mullin briefly commented on the events of September 11, 2001 and the failed attempt to disrupt our country's democratic system. He announced that the meeting is to adjourn in memory of the fire, police, and other safety officers and civilians whose loss is marked this evening. Mayor Mullin requested a moment of silence in memory of the victims of September 11, 2001. POSTING OF COLORS: Presented by Police Explorer Post #850 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin INVOCATION: Reverend John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATIONS · Day in the Park 2002 Update - Ms. Judy Bush, Day in the Park Committee member, presented a visual presentation on the activities planned for the September 21 event. Councilmembers Femekes and Matsumoto further discussed planned activities and displayed souvenir wine and beer glasses to be sold. · Introduction of new City employees - Police Chief Raffaelli introduced seven new members of the Police Department: Brad Osbom, Mike Delfino, Christian Stenquist, Mark O'Sullivan, Dave Stahler, Blake Molyneax, and Dexter Lawley. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports · Positive Attendance Program - Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez Councilman Green reported that he attended State Senator Jackie Speier's public health forum at Mills-Peninsula, and a senior picnic sponsored by the Fire Department. He reported that the Fire Department raised over $250,000 for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. He also attended the Basque festival at Orange Park, the community preservation subcommittee meeting, the North San Mateo County Council of Cities' dinner meeting, the Sculpture Garden dedication, and the Westborough Learning Club open house. Councilwoman Matsumoto announced that on Wednesday, September 18, during Pollution Prevention Week, the City is sponsoring a mercury thermometer exchange at the Municipal Services Building; she reported that she attended a Police Department ride-along and attended today's 9/11 ceremonies at the County Exposition Center. Councilman Femekes reported that members of the sister cities program requested a park bench with a plaque recognizing its founding members be placed at Orange Park. The facilities' naming subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) recommended that the sister cities' program purchase either a small plaque or a park bench and plaque that meets City specs, for the City to install at Sister Cities Park. He further reported that he attended the Historical Society's executive board meeting, and that the Society will hold its annual dinner on October 18. He attended the Chamber pee wee golf tournament, the Basque festival, a Police Department ride- along, visited Fire Station 61, the Council of Cities' dinner, the Sculpture Garden dedication, the Westborough Learning Club open house, and the Historical Society's flag raising ceremony. Mayor Mullin reported on events he attended, including the Westborough Learning Club open house, the Sculpture Garden dedication, the Chamber's miniature golf tournament, and the Council of Cities' dinner. He reported that the City Council will be meeting in the near future to discuss consumer privacy legislation. Chairman Pro Tem Gonzalez reviewed the activities he attended, including a Water Transit Authority presentation before the Chamber of Commerce; he announced that the draft implementation and operation plan for the proposed ferry transit system is being presented October 1, at the Municipal Services Building. He reported on the recent funeral services for Mr. Joseph Peace and Mr. Javier Juarez. He further reported on the Las Fiestas Patrias festivities to be held on the front steps of City Hall on September 15, the Basque festival, the USS McCampbell commissioning ceremony, and a Parks and Recreation karate tournament. Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on the vandalism that has occurred at Sister Cities Park and encouraged residents to report these types of acts to the City Manager's office. Councilman Green reported that the bocce ball court subcommittee's (Green/Fernekes) recommendation will be going to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the August 14 and 21, special meetings and August 14, 2002 regular meeting Motion to confirm expense claims of September 11, 2002 in the amount of $5,033,654.53 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1 I, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 o ° o ° o o 10. Resolution No. 78-2002, designating the Director of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services as administrator for six licensed childcare facilities operated by the City of South San Francisco Motion to accept Police Department HVAC Replacement Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications Resolution No. 79-2002, awarding construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc. for the Mission Road Resurfacing Project in an amount not to exceed $135,976.94 Motion to accept the dedication of a sanitary sewer and storm drain easement as offered on Parcel Map No. 00-060, Lands of Hines at Bay West Cove Resolution No. 80-2002, authorizing the execution of agreement between the City/County Association of Governments and the City of South San Francisco to participate in the Revenue Aligned Budget Authority for street pavement activities Motion to accept the Chestnut Avenue at E1 Camino Real Right Turn Lane Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications Resolution No. 81-2002, approving and authorizing execution of second amended joint powers agreement between the City of South San Francisco and other agencies within the County of San Mateo for the purpose of establishing a joint telecommunications regulator and public utility franchise negotiation structure Item pulled from Consent Calendar Resolution amending list of designated positions for the Conflict of Interest Code Item pulled from Consent Calendar 11. Resolution accepting $128,573 in revenue to support the South San Francisco Community Partnership's Community Health Initiative Item pulled from Consent Calendar Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item Nos. 10 and 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar; Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez requested Item No. 9 be pulled. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Green: To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item Nos. 9, 10 and 11. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 9: Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez requested that Finance Director Steele present the staff report. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 81-2002, approving and authorizing execution of second amended joint powers agreement between the City of South San Francisco and other agencies within the County of San Mateo for the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 purpose of establishing a joint telecommunications regulator and public utility franchise negotiation structure. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 10: In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's question regarding the Conflict of Interest Code, City Attorney Mattas explained that the City Attorney's office determines the disclosure categories for the designated positions; he briefly explained each of the disclosure categories. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 82-2002, amending the list of designated positions subject to the City of South San Francisco's Conflict of Interest Code. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 11: Councilwoman Matsumoto asked if the insurance program was "ethnicity specific" and requested a definition of "Old Town". Community Outreach Director Quinn introduced grant funded employee, Jennifer Chancay, who will be responsible for managing the grant funded program. Director Quinn explained that the boundary for Old Town is Airport Boulevard to Chestnut Avenue and Hillside Boulevard to Railroad Avenue, and that the insurance program has no ethnicity requirement. She further explained the origin of the program, Prop, 10 funding, survey responses, and briefly discussed other community outreach health programs. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 83-2002, accepting $128,573 in revenue to support the South San Francisco Community Partnership's Community Health Initiative. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (continued) Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez introduced Mr. Bruce Grantham, Community Relations Coordinator and Principal of Adult Education. Mr. Grantham presented an overview of the Positive Attendance Campaign Program, explaining that improved student attendance will increase revenues for the School District. He stated that the program originated as a coordinated effort between the School District, Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the City. He presented campaign slogans, advertising banners and flags that will be part of the publicity effort. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 12. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 11, to establish preferential parking areas, and resolution approving a preferential permit parking area for residential property near the South San Francisco BART station Staff report presented by Police Chief Raffaelli. In response to Councilman Fernekes' concern that the street entrance to the Promenade development be included in the permit area, Chief Raffaelli confirmed that the area already has limited parking signs posted. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's questions regarding the permit issuing process, Chief Raffaelli explained that community meetings will be held and a REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4 systematic process will be conducted to distribute the permits. He further responded to questions regarding the citation process. In response to questions from Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, Chief Raffaelli explained that the projected budget to enforce the program will be reduced for FY 2003-04. Mayor Pro Tern Gonzalez asked that a six-month report be provided to Council. Chief Raffaelli informed Council that BART's parking fee structure has not yet been decided. Mayor Mullin clarified that the bulk of the 200 block of Alta Loma Drive is not within the parking area. Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 11, to establish preferential parking areas. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 84-2002, approving a preferential permit parking area for residential property near the South San Francisco BART station. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. in memory of the fire, police, and other safety officers and civilians who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: S ylvi~. ~a~e, C~ity'Cle~~7t''~'~ City of South San Francisco Approved: //E_~gen~e_R. M. ullin, Mayor ~ity of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 5