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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-09-18 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Femekes, Green and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None Staffpresent: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas, Assistant City Manager Moss, Economic and Community Development Director Van Duyn, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Facilities Director Nagel, Public Works Director Gibbs, City Planner Tom Sparks, Senior Planner Lappen, Senior Civil Engineer Chuck, and Police Sergeant Newell Others present: Consultant Rick Williams, and Sam Bergman of Van Meter, Williams, Pollack 3. Public Comments Mayor Mullin announced that Agenda Item 4b will be taken first on the agenda. 4. Study Session: b) Consideration of consumer privacy legislation City Attorney Mattas asked that Council provide direction for the preparation of a consumer privacy protection ordinance. He explained the origins of the legislation and that San Mateo County and the City of Daly City have adopted ordinances that are being challenged by Bank of America and Wells Fargo. He suggested that Council first decide if they want to consider a privacy ordinance, and then provide direction to staff on how the ordinance would be enforced, by either, a) City Attorney's office to prosecute violations, b) private cause of action, or c) coordinate prosecution through the district attorney's office. He further explained the basis of the banks' lawsuits, suggested Council discuss a time line for the ordinance to go into effect, and mentioned a previous circumstance when Council delayed implementation of an ordinance until after the courts had resolved the issue. Council discussed the time factor and cost for handling/prosecuting a case; the enforcement options; the option to introduce the ordinance and delay the second reading, and potential lawsuits from financial institutions. Mayor Mullin polled Council for a consensus. Councilwoman Matsumoto and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated their preference is to approve a resolution in support of the County of San Mateo and City of Daly City in their actions. Councilmembers Femekes and Green and Mayor Mullin reached a consensus to consider a privacy ordinance at the October 9 meeting. City Attorney Mattas stated he will consult with the district attorney's office for direction and policy as an enforcement option. Mayor Mullin clarified that Council is not anxious to see the City participate in any lawsuits and does support the actions of San Mateo County and the City of Daly City. a) E1 Camino Real Corridor/Chestnut Avenue Land Use and Urban Design Plan Ms. Jeanne Rena, 130 Alta Loma Drive, speaking with concem, stated she did not receive a meeting notice and opined that the urban design plan will increase traffic and housing, and add little open space. She stated that buses and eighteen-wheelers block the Alta Loma Drive/Arroyo Drive intersection and that it is dangerous to cross the street. Brief staff report presented by Senior Planner Lappen. Mayor Mullin requested Police Sergeant Mike Newell follow-up on buses parking at Alta Loma Drive/Arroyo Drive, tracks loading and unloading at the comer, and to report back to Council on the installation of surface lighting at the pedestrian crossing. Mr. Rick Williams reviewed the alternatives and summarized the community meetings and discussions held with business owners. Councilman Femekes commented that his preference is to locate a linear park along the BART right-of-way, noting that the proposal to mn a linear park into Orange Park and connecting with existing linear parks is a "given". He stated that both can be accomplished. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the alternative to place the linear park up to E1 Camino Real and whether there was an expectation that commuter bikers will be using the pathway. Mr. Williams explained that more details will surface with the overall bike master plan which will address the commuter SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 biking issue. She approved of the concept for the Chestnut/E1 Camino "gateway" and asked that the comparisons of the three alternatives be forwarded to Council. Councilman Green stated his concerns include the potential displacement of two businesses at Chestnut/E1 Camino Real, the procurement of the water department land for the proposed route of the linear park into Orange Park, and the opening up of Oak Avenue through to Arroyo Drive which will likely increase the traffic flow up Arroyo Drive through residential neighborhoods. Councilman Femekes discussed with staffhis concems regarding ingress/ egress at South City Car Wash and noted that the site's re-design, as illustrated, hampers circulation. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated his preference to have the linear park on the BART right-of-way and that Oak Avenue open up onto E1 Camino Real, but not through to Arroyo Drive. Director Van Duyn reminded Council that Callander Associates is conducting a parallel public process that is studying the linear parkway concept and that additional public comments will be forthcoming for Council's consideration. He also stated that the Oak Avenue extension requires further study and several options are being reviewed. Mayor Mullin stated he originally preferred the linear park along the BART alignment, but finds the Mission Road concept to be more feasible which will allow substantial upgrades through the aggregation of properties. Councilman Femekes commented that both concepts for the linear parks are doable. Director Van Duyn stated that staff will continue with the public meeting process, will look at cost factors, and will have another draft by mid-October. Mayor Mullin concluded the study session. 5. Adjournment Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylfl, ia M. Payne, City,Clerk Cify of South San Francisco Approved: City of South San Francisco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3