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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-04-13 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALLTO ORDER: 7:34 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Garbarino, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Green Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Green INVOCATION: Given by Pastor Francisco Baltadano, Mission Espiritu Santo PRESENTATIONS Proclamation: National Library Week, April 10-16, 2005 - Mayor Green presented the proclamation to Library Board President Lando Baldocchi Update on Wet Weather Program - City Engineer Ray Razavi gave a visual overview of the work completed since 1997. He discussed the five phases of the program with the last phase due to be completed in 2007. City Engineer Razavi reported that the Wet Weather Program is on schedule. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel requested Items Nos. 5 and 13 be removed from the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS City employee, Mr. Frank McAuley, reported on his recent sister city visit to Kishiwada where he participated in the Senshu International City Marathon. He presented a gift to Council from Kishiwada in appreciation of his visit and participation in the annual marathon race. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Announcements · Committee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes reported on subcommittee meetings that included the budget subcommittee (Green/Fernekes), Farmers' Market (Matsumoto/Fernekes), and Terrabay Phase III development proposal. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated a Conference Center Authority meeting was recently held that she and Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes attended. With the assistance of Mayor Green, she displayed the City's new flag that began flying this week throughout the city. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated the flag reflects the city's past and present and that South San Francisco is the birthplace of biotechnology and is symbolized with a helix on a blue background. She stated that the flag will also be given to sister cities. Councilman Garbarino reported on the CDBG subcommittee (Matsumoto/Garbarino) meeting and gave further information on Fresno's science mobile program. He stated that when the requested information is obtained he will present it to the school district. Councilman Gonzalez requested a presentation on the Every 15 Minutes Program be given at a future Council meeting. Mayor Green reported on the recent SFO-Community Roundtable meeting and that he attended a Noise 101 training course that included a review of the noise abatement program and the Roundtable's accomplishments. He reported on the Oyster Point Harbor District advisory committee (Green/Gonzalez) meeting to discuss future improvements and general plan. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of March 23, 2005 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of April 13, 2005 in the amount of $2,679,929.88 Motion to accept the Emergency Generator Replacement and Upgrade Project at the Corporation Yard as complete in accordance with plans and specifications o Resolution No. 31-2005, awarding bid to Cagwin & Dorward for the Common Greens Irrigation Upgrade Project in the amount of $56,968 o Resolution awarding contract for Wet Weather Program management services to CSG in an amount not to exceed $585,100 Item removed from Agenda. o Resolution No. 32-2005, authorizing the execution of agreement for EMS software and installation services with ZOLL Medical Corporation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $45,000 7. Motion to renew the local declaration of emergency 8. Recognition of proclamation issued: Arbor Day, April 2, 2005 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 2 Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 5. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of approval of one-year action plan, statement of objectives and projected use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant program for fiscal year 2005-06 Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Housing and Redevelopment Manager Fragoso. The following speakers presented information on their respective agencies and thanked Council for their 2005-06 allocation: Ms. Sue Digre, PARCA Family Support Services (flyer distributed to Council) Ms. Rhonda Ceccato, Sitike Counseling Ms. Michele Jackson, Shelter Network Ms. Angel Barrios, Child Care Coordinating Council Mr. Paul Cohen, La Raza Centro Legal Ms. Ann Marquart, Project Sentinel (flyer distributed to Council) Ms. Sharon Petersen, Samaritan House Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 33-2005, authorizing submittal of the City's one-year action plan and statement of objectives and projected use of funds for the community development block grant (CDBG) program for fiscal year 2005-06. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 10. Consideration of appeal of Planning Commission's decision to revoke the Use Permit (UP-96-090) for live entertainment (karaoke) at Christy's Bar & Grill, an existing cocktail lounge at 309 Airport Boulevard, in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.91.030; Appellant: Kent Sato (continued from the meetings of March 9, and March 23, 2005; public hearing opened) Staff report and visual presentation given by Chief Planner Sparks and Police Sergeant Normandy. Mr. Sato, appellant, discussed his reasons for his appeal and reviewed a hand-out he submitted to Council. Public hearing closed. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 2005 M1NUTES PAGE 3 Council discussed the instances of violence at the club with Sergeant Normandy and Mr. Sato. Council stated concerns regarding the instances requiring a police response, the effect this has on the city due to officers being taken from their normal patrols, and the current shortage of officers due to budget cuts. City Attorney Mattas advised Council of the process Mr. Sato would need to follow to reapply for a karaoke-only use permit in the event Council upholds the Planning Commission's decision. Councilmembers stated support to uphold the Planning Commission's decision, and concurred that Mr. Sato should start the process over and reapply for a use permit in order to work out issues with the Planning Division and Police Department. Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To uphold the Planning Commission's decision and revoke Use Permit 96-090 allowing karaoke and live entertainment until 1 AM, at an existing cocktail lounge as reflected in the findings of denial, and to direct staff to prepare a resolution that formally states the reasons and findings of denial that are contained in the staff report. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 9:10 pm- 9:23 pm) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Green announced that Item Nos. 11 and 12 will be taken in reverse order. 12. Resolution approving Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) as the operator of a certified farmers' market in Orange Memorial Park 11. Staff report presented by Assistant to the City Manager Kennedy. In response to Council's questions, Mr. John Silveira, Director of the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, stated the market will open on the second Saturday in May. He informed Council that it could not open sooner as the sugar crops aren't harvested until May and that he could not guarantee a minimum number of vendors due to weather and other factors. Mr. Silveira stated that he will be meeting with Assistant to the City Manager Kennedy to go over the promotional and marketing plan and that the hours of operation will be 9 am -1 pm. Councilmembers suggested signage be more visibly placed throughout the community. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No 34-2005, approving Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association as the operator of a certified farmers' market in Orange Memorial Park and authorizing an agreement in an amount not to exceed $26,000 over the next three years to promote and operate the South San Francisco Farmers' Market. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Report on South San Francisco's participation in local hazard mitigation planning Staff report presented by Assistant to the City Manager Kennedy. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 4 Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To approve the direction of this project and submission of the necessary documents in draft form to ABAG and FEMA for comments and approval. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 13. Personnel Changes: a) b) Resolution approving job specification and salary placement for newly developed Public Works Inspector classification Waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12, adding Public Works Inspector Item removed from Agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. CLOSED SESSION 14. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel, existing litigation: Miranda v. City of South San Francisco, et al., and Hart v. City of South San Francisco Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 9:44 p.m. 9:57 p.m., all Councilmembers present Direction given/no action taken ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Green adjoumed the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Submitted by: MP "'~ y via . ayne, city Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: Raymond L. Green, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 5