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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:36 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Councilmembers Garbarino, Gonzalez and
Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Femekes and Mayor
Green
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Green
INVOCATION:
None given
PRESENTATIONS
Peninsula Family YMCA - Maurice Henry, Senior Director of Child Care &
Community Programs, presented Council with gifts from the children in day care and a
plaque in recognition of the City's continued support.
Holiday Safety Tips - Fire Prevention Technician Dennis Rosaia gave a visual
presentation to ensure a safe holiday season around the home when decorating and
cooking.
2004 Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive - Fire Captain Norm Payne provided
information on the annual Miracle of Christmas Toy Drive that will culminate on
December 16.
· Public Safety Awards - Fire Chief Phil White and Police Chief Mark Raffaelli
Fire Chief Phil White presented certificates of recognition to South San Francisco
Women's Club President, Kathleen McCaffrey; EMS Coordinator Rich Porcelli,
Paramedic/Firefighter Steve Mann; Fire Prevention Technician Liza Garcia;
Paramedic/Firefighter Paul Medeiros; and Interim Assistant to the City Manager Susan
Kennedy.
Police Chief Raffaelli presented certificates of recognition to San Francisco Police
Officer Ivan Sequeria; Building Maintenance Custodian James Stacy; Police Corporal
Bruce McPhillips; Police Officer Don Ibarra; Police Sergeant Joni Lee; Police Officer
Ryan Hyink; Police Corporal Keith Wall; Police Corporal Mike Toscano; Mrs.
Josephine Huynh, on behalf of her husband Police Officer Brian Huynh; Detective Bill
Lucia; and Police Sergeant Bill Carter.
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No changes.
Mr. Mike Harris, resident, suggested the City provide information on residential earthquake
retrofitting on the City's website, similar to what the City of San Leandro is doing. City
Manager Nagel stated he will follow-up on the matter.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Announcements
· Committee Reports
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and
fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions.
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Kay Prouty.
Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested, and Council agreed, to participate in the holiday adopt-a-
family program. She also suggested that staff participate.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of November 10 and 17, 2004
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of December 8, 2004 in the amount of $4,302,412.83
o
Resolution No. 110-2004, authorizing acceptance of grant from Kaiser Permanente to
fund Community Partnership's Community Health Initiative in the amount of $44,000
Resolution No. 111-2004, authorizing acceptance of grants from the South San
Francisco Foundation for Youth to support the Library Children's Services Reader
Leader program in the amount of $1,000 and the California State Library to support
Project Read in the amount of $6,446
o
Resolution No. 112-2004, authorizing acceptance of a grant from Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company to apply towards the purchase of a fire safety house in the amount
of $48,000
o
Motion to accept the new metal beam guard rail installation project along portions of
Junipero Serra and Hickey Boulevards as complete in accordance with plans and
specifications
o
Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application to C/CAG Bike/Pedestrian
Advisory Committee for TDA Article 3 Funds for FY 2005-06
Item removed from the Consent Calendar.
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Resolution No. 113-2004, awarding bid to Pioneer Americas, LLC for the purchase of
sodium hypochlorite solution in an amount not to exceed $206,000
Resolution No. 114-2004, authorizing agreement with Placemakers to perform
environmental review and prepare a focused supplemental environmental impact report
for Terrabay Phase III in the amount of $134,845
10.
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with Action
Signs, Inc. for the real property located at 178-190 Airport Boulevard to allow
modifications to the existing billboard sign and incorporating state required relocation
language
Item removed from the Consent Calendar.
11. Motion to cancel the regular meeting of December 22, 2004
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Agenda Item Nos. 7 and 10 be pulled.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exceptions of Item Nos. 7 and 10. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No. 7: Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed the proposed local funding matches and felt
the "% local match" percentages were too high. Assistant City Manager Van Duyn
responded that these amounts are to let Council know how high the City is willing to go
during the negotiations with C/CAG. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she would
further discuss the item with staff later on.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No 115-2004,
authorizing submittal of grant application to C/CAG Bike/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee for TDA Article 3 Funds for FY 2005-06. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
Item No. 10: Councilwoman Matsumoto asked for assurance that the sign owner is responsible
for sign relocation. Assistant City Manager stated that the purpose of the amendment is
to stipulate the billboard owner's responsibility to pay for relocation and no obligation
by the City. City Attorney Mattas further clarified that the City's agreement allows the
relocation of the sign on the site or to an adjacent site once every twenty years at no cost
to the Agency and the City.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 116-2004,
authorizing an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with Action Signs, Inc.
for the real property located at 178-190 Airport Boulevard to allow modifications to the
existing billboard sign and incorporating state required relocation language.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Resolution declaring election results of November 2, 2004 special municipal election
Staff report presented by City Clerk Payne.
Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned if the report on the number of voters who voted
absentee will be provided by the County and City Clerk Payne stated the information
was requested and it will be forwarded to Council once it is received.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 117-2004, declaring
election results of November 2, 2004 special municipal election. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
13.
Consideration of approval of resolution of necessity related to 225 Shaw Road, Wet
Weather Program
Staff report presented by Assistant City Manager Van Duyn.
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she was unaware of a staff report being distributed to
Council prior to the meeting.
Mayor Green discussed the purpose of the approximate 700 square foot easement,
located in the parking lot area, and the access rights the City will retain. Staff explained
it's a temporary construction easement that will be capped.
Councilman Garbarino asked if there was a delay that impacted the project and Assistant
City Manager Van Duyn clarified that if the action is not taken tonight there will be an
impact.
City Attorney Mattas advised Council that this is a public heating for the property
owner. Mayor Green asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the item and
there was no response. City Attorney Mattas stated the property owner was notified of
the meeting on November 19, he further clarified the condemnation process and that the
item requires a 4/5 vote of Council to be effective.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution of Necessity No. 118-
2004, related to 225 Shaw Road, Wet Weather Program. Approved by the following
voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Garbarino and Gonzalez, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes
and Mayor Green. Noes: Councilwoman Matsumoto. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Councilwoman Matsumoto explained that she voted no because she feels strongly about
necessity (eminent domain) and did not have the opportunity to read the staff report.
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LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
14.
Resolution approving personnel changes, including classification description and
placement for newly developed Community Development Coordinator position; and
motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12
Staffreport presented by Assistant City Manager Van Duyn.
In response to Council, staff explained that the position is not currently frozen, it is
funded with CDBG funds, and that temporaries have been in the position for several
years.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 119-2004, approving
personnel changes, including classification description and placement on the mid-
management group salary schedule. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12, Community Development Coordinator. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
Mayor Green wished everyone happy holidays and announced that the next regular City
Council meeting will be January 12, 2005.
CLOSED SESSION
15.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): conference with legal counsel -
existing litigation: Hart v. City of South San Francisco
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
9:04 p.m.
9:17 p.m., all Councilmembers present.
Direction given/no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Green adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. in memory of Kay
Prouty.
Submitted by:
Sylvia M. Payne, City Cl~rk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
Raymond L. Green, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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