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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY R001\1
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Garbarino and Matsumoto, Mayor
Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Green
Absent:
Councilman Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Green
INVOCATION:
Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church
PRESENTATIONS
· Certificate of Recognition - Councilwoman Matsumoto presented certificate to Mr. Mark
Morris, Westborough Middle School Science Teacher, for his participation in the annual
Coastal Clean-Up Day.
· On-Line Library System - Library Program Manager Mark Henderson and Librarian II
Mary Torres Volken gave a visual presentation on the new enhanced and user-friendly web-
site for accessing public library services.
· Colma Creek Update - Public Works Director Terry White gave a visual presentation on the
progress of the canal renovation work which is scheduled to be completed in November,
2005.
· Disaster Preparedness and South San Francisco - Fire Chief Phil White gave a visual
presentation on how to be prepared before, during and after a disaster. Councilwoman
Matsumoto asked for a copy of the City's disaster preparedness plan.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Sonny Koya, resident, suggested the CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) program
be reactivated and refresher classes be given by the Fire Department. Fire Chief White
responded that the program will be revitalized and former participants will be contacted for
additional training.
Mrs. Kamal Silva-Wolfe, resident, stated concerns regarding the parking in the downtown
business district, that the City has been discussing this issue for many years, and that the 300
block has a need for a parking lot. She asked that this issue be addressed in the proposed list of
redevelopment projects and that the information be given to the downtown merchants. City.
Manager Nagel stated a parking structure was previously looked at, the information can be
updated, and other options and costs can be provided in the redevelopment package. On
another matter, Ms. Silva-Wolfe stated it has been two years since information has been
provided regarding a sound wall for Paradise Valley/Pecks Lot area and asked that a status of
the matter be made available. City Manager Nagel stated he would look into the matter.
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.
Councilman Garbarino suggested that senior care facilities be included in the CERT program,
and that the BLS non-emergency ambulance program be publicized in newspaper articles, flyers
and other forms of media.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested information on the outcome of the annual citywide garage
sale. Staff stated a report will be provided to Council.
Councilman Fernekes suggested the BLS information be included in the citywide newsletter.
Mayor Green appointed Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Councilman Garbarino to a
subcommittee on employee nepotism.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Councilman
Gonzalez's relative, Mike Ramirez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of August 17, 20, and 24, 2005
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of September 28, 2005 in the amount of
$5,154,431.51
3. Resolution No. 102-2005, approving Amendment No. I to Employment Agreement with
City Manager
4. Resolution supporting AB 438 (Parra), to protect families living in rental communities
from serious and high risk sex offenders
Item pulled from Consent Calendar.
5. Resolution No.1 03-2005, endorsing and supporting the 2006 California State Library
Bond
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6. Resolution approving acceptance of $50,000 for the designated public art funds received
from Slough Development and appropriating $40,000 lto the Cultural Arts Commission's
public art acquisition trust account
Item pulled from Consent Calendar.
7. Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an installment purchase agreement
with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to fund sewer
improvements
Item pulled from Consent Calendar.
8. Resolution No. 104-2005, authorizing the execution of an amended revocable license
agreement with Parking Company of America Airports on a City-owned property
located at 160 Produce Avenue
9. Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Stepfamily Day, 9/16/05 and Constitution
Week, 9/17/05
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item Nos. 4 and 7 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar and Councilman Garbarino requested Item No.6 be pulled.
Item No.4: Councilwoman Matsumoto requested information on behalf of Councilman
Gonzalez who asked if provisions # 3 and #7 were contradictory. City Attorney Mattas
stated the purpose of #3 allows a landlord to deny rental to registered sex offenders, but
is constrained to the extent of what is permitted by law.
Item No.6: Councilman Garbarino suggested the Cultural Arts Commission consider a statue
be placed on the slope part of the lawn in front of the City Hall Annex on Maple
A venue.
Item No.7: Councilwoman Matsumoto stated that Councilman Gonzalez wanted a synopsis
of the item be explained to the public. Finance Director Steele presented the staff report.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Item No.4,
Resolution No. 105-2005, requesting the State Legislature pass Assembly Bill 438
(Parra) to protect families living in rental communities from serious and high risk sex
offenders; Item No.6, Resolution No.1 06-2005, approving acceptance of $50,000 for
the designated public art funds received from Slough Development and appropriating
$40,000 to the Cultural Arts Commission's public art acquisition trust account; and Item
No.7, Resolution No.1 07-2005, authorizing the execution and delivery of an
installation purchase agreement, a bond purchase agreement, an official statement and a
continuing disclosure certificate and authorizing certain related matters. Approved by
voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
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PUBLIC HEARING
10. Resolution authorizing submittal of the 2004-2005 Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by CDBG Coordinator Seana O'Shaughnessy.
Public hearing closed.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No.1 08-2005,
authorizing submittal of the 2004-05 Consolidated Ammal Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Approved by
voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Report on the close of the FY 2004-05 budget and resolution approving various budget
actions
Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No.1 09-2005,
approving various budget actions that allow staff to close the books for fiscal year 2004-
05. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Green adjourned the meeting at in memory of Michael
Ramirez at 8:52 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
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Raymond L. Green, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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