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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2006-03-08 MINUTI~S CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRA.NCISCO REGULAR MEETING 'iVEDNESDA Y, MARCH 8, 2006 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, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Fernekes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Fernekes PRESENTATIONS · Certificate of Appreciation- Vice Mayor Garbarino presented the certificate to Ms. Carolyn Dilena, owner of Blue Ribbon Supply, for her generosity in providing personal care products to the homeless shelter. · Certificates of Recognition- Mayor Fernekes presented certificates to Mary Crans and Sue Miller for their community work. · Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) - San Mateo County Supervisor Richard Gordon provided information on the collaborative effort to secure funding from public and private sectors to construct new affordable housing or rehabilitation of existing housing in the County. He stated that the administrative cost for the City to join is $13,000 per year and the fee is based on population. He urged the City to participate. Mayor Fernekes requested that information be provided regarding the agencies that have received funding to date and the amount the cities received. (Folders were distributed to Council. ) · 2006 Summer Camp Program - Recreation Program Supervisors Kelli Cullinan, Tim Chenette and Elaine Porter provided a visual presentation on the traditional summer camp, enrichment camp, and sports camp activities.. Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested bocce, and programs provided by Friends of San Bruno Mountain and San Bruno Mountain Watch be included next year. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel requested an emergency item "authorizing the execution of an agreement for repair of a storm drain line at 479 South Airport Boulevard in the amount of $132,263.82", be added to the agenda under Administrative Business. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that a 4/5 vote was required for the item to be added to the agenda. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To add an emergency item, as reference above, to the agenda. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Margie Casagrande and Ms. Barbara Irli spoke regarding the community work Soroptimists International of North San Mateo County has been doing in South San Francisco and invited the public to their Step into Spring fundraiser to be held April 7, 2006. (Flyers were distributed to Council. ) 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 Addiego reported on a well-attended meeting with downtown merchants and their concerns included parking and sigrlage. He stated a second meeting would be scheduled in the next few weeks. Vice Mayor Garbarino reported that the Fairfield subcommittee met (Garbarino/Fernekes) and that there are issues that still need to be resolved. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on the Terrabay subcommittee (Fern ekes/Matsumoto) meeting with Myers Development and the downsizing of the project from 22 acres to 8 acres. Mayor Fernekes followed up on subcommittee reports regarding the downtown merchants meeting and that there is a desire to continue dialogue as soon as possible, and that the Fairfield project is being more closely scrutinized due to its numerous problems. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of February 15 and 22,2006 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 8, 2006 in the amount of$1,359,841.08 Councilman Addiego asked that the February 22 minutes, under roll call, be corrected to reflect Mayor Fernekes rather than Mayor Green as present. Motion-Addiego/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar, with correction to February 22 minutes as referenced above. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2006 PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING 3. Community Development Block Grant Program review of proposed activities requesting CDBG funding; and provide direction regarding funding priorities for the FY 2006-07 program year Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Community Development Coordinator O'Shaughnessy. Speakers: (Each speaker briefly described the services their agency provides, funding requests, and responded to questions for clarification when called upon.) Mayor Fernekes requested a letter received from Ms. Rosa Perez on behalf ofP ARCA be submitted for the record. · Ms. Sue Digre, P ARCA · Ms. Tippy Irwin, Ombudsman Services · Ms. Marcia Summer, Leo J. Ryan Child Development Center · Ms. Rhonda Ceccato, Sitike · Mr. Ray Pittsinger, Center for Independence Disabled · Ms. Karla Molina, North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center · Ms. Kitty Lopez and Ms. Sharon Petersen, Samanltan House · Ms. Gloria Castro and Ms. Emmaline Mathews" North Peninsula Family Altenatives · Ms. Thao P. Nguyen, Rape Trauma Services · Ms. Brandi Painter, CORA · Mr. Bruce Hamilton, HIP Housing · Mr. Aldo Ibarra, La Raza Centro Legal · Ms. Tami Cardenas, Second Harvest Food Bank · Ms. Ann Marquart, Proj ect Sentinel · Mr. Greg Greenway, 4 Cs · Ms. Kristina Knudsen, Rebuilding Together Public hearing closed. Councilman Addiego questioned the guideline that staff suggests to the public service agencies to hold funding levels to last year's allocation and that some agencies do it and others do not. Councilwoman Matsumoto explained the process, that the detailed history of each agency is available in Council's office, and that the CDBG subcommittee (Matsumoto/Garbarino) seeks recommendations from Council by a specific date. Mayor Fernekes requested that Councilmembers review the binder and submit recommendations to the subcommittee (by Friday, March 10th). ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS (Added as an emergency item.) 4. Motion authorizing execution of agreement for repair of storm drain line at 479 South Airport Boulevard in the amount of$132,263.82. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2006 PAGE 3 Staff report presented by Assistant City Manager Van Duyn. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To authorize the execution of an agreement for the repair of a storm drain line at 479 South Airport Boulevard in the amount of $132,263.82. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. CLOSED SESSION 5. Conference with Legal Counsel, pursuant to Govemment Code section 54956.95 _ liability claims: claimants Pooi, Douthit, and Riborozo; Agency claimed against: City of South San Francisco; and pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) - existing litigation: Carlino v. City of South San Francisco Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 9:27 p.m. 10:05 p.m., all Councilmembers present. City Attorney Mattas reported the following: Liability claim by Pooi, Douthit and Riborozo: City Council by 5-0 vote authorized payment of $100,000 to ABAG for settlement of three sewer related claims. Carlino v. City of South San Francisco: No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Fernekes adjourned the meeting at lO:05 p.m. Submitted by: <oJ /. . I'll 1:--) / ':7 ul/ a ~ / , ,..L;/~'- Sylvia M. Payne, City Cleft: City of South San Francisco Approved: l:t:t: City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 8, 2006 PAGE 4