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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-12-28 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vict:: Mayor Garbarino and Mayor F ernekes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor F t:~rnekes. INVOCATION: None given. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs. Lena Vitalie, resident, stated she is a long time resident of the 100 block of Southcliff Drive and related the events that occurred on her street on Sunday, December 18, during a heavy rainfall that morning that flooded her neighbor's propelty. She stated that over the years she has observed the two storm drains in the area will back up, flood the street and cause major damage to cars and garages. She asked if recent construction in the area has caused the stormwater system to overflow. Mrs. LuMarla Dea, resident of Southcliff Drive, voiced her concern regarding the constant flooding and property damage that she has sustained. She qU(~stioned the fire department's lack of assistance during the December 18 flooding and urged Council to address the storm drain problem. Mr. Al Dea, resident of South cliff Drive, gave an account of the flooding that occurred on December 18 and the attempt by a neighbor to clean the storm drain with a rake. He stated that pine needles clog the two storm drains and suggested better street cleaning. Ms. Lisa Hoffman, resident of South cliff Drive, described flood damage that occurred in 1995, the property damage she sustained, and urged Council to correct the situation. Council discussed with staff remedying the situation and Public Works Director White stated that this was the first time he was aware of a problem in the area. It was agreed that a letter will be written to the residents with phone numbers to call in case of an emergency, that the area will be put on high priority for the storm drains to be kept clear of debris, and that the storm drains will be upgraded and improved after the rainy season has endl~d. Ms. Hoffman reiterated the flood damage that occurred in 1995 and that it involved raw sewage. Mayor Fernekes stated that this matter will also be addressed by the Public Works Director in a separate letter. Mr. Frank Vasquez, resident of Southcliff Drive, stated he is a long time resident ofthe block and that five cars have been completely damaged due to flooding. He suggested that storm drains from up the hill also be kept clean. He informed Council that he did not think the 1995 storm caused the sewer system to overflow; he thought that garbagt:~ cans had tipped over. Mrs. Dea stated that the could not get through to the emergency service number on December 18, and that she saw the sewer manhole cover rise in the flood. waters that day. In response to Council's concerns regarding the firefighters not assisting on the morning of December 18, Fire Chief White responded that the issue is being investigated. Mayor Fernekes asked that the Council be kept informed of the outcome of the investigation. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL . Announcements . Committee Reports Mayor Fernekes referenced a memo received from staff regarding the storage of hazardous rail cars by Union Pacific Railroad in South San Francisco and asked that this matter be looked into by the City Attorney's office. Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested that Congressman Lantos' office be made aware of the situation. Mayor Fernekes asked staff to schedule a housing subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) meeting to discuss the housing endowment and regional trust program. He reported that the nepotism subcommittee (Fernekes/ Garbarino) has revised tht:: current policy and the proposed policy will be coming forward to the full Council for review and discussion at a future meeting. Mayor Fernekes reported that he attended a meeting with the Library Director to discuss a new library and she will be preparing a recommendation to Council for a public committee to be formed that includes representatives of Council and the Library Board. The committee will prepare a submittal to the state in anticipation of voter approval of the Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act scheduled for the June 2006 ballot. . Review and direction on City of South San Francisco's vote for Cities Selection Committee Mayor Fernekes asked that this item be scheduled for the January 11 meeting; he explained that he is seeking direction from Council on how it wishes to vote for the transportation authority seats. He stated that copies ofthe official ballot and qualification letters will be provided to Councilmembers for review. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of December 14, 2005 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of December 28,2005 in the amount of $1,841,488.34 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 2 Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To approve the Cons(~nt Calendar as submitted. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Fernekes adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Submitted by: /\ ' .0llJ / \~,tlla / I J; v~:r -;'Yl~i:t M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Aqo.~b ~Seph A. F emekes, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 28, 2005 PAGE 3