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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2006-04-12 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,2006 MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Fernekes Absent: Councilman Addiego PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor F ernekes INVOCATION: Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church Mayor Fernekes requested the meeting be adjourned in memory ofMr. Alfonse Seubert, Beautification Committee Member, affectionately known as Mr. Sign Hill. PRESENTATIONS · Proclamation: TV-Turnoff Week - April 24-30, 2006, Mayor Fernekes read the proclamation and requested it be forwarded to Mr. Stephan Wahl, Kaiser Permanente. . Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force - Library Director Valerie Sommer introduced Dr. Anand Chabra, San Mateo County Health Department, who provided information on the task force. (Information distributed to Council.) . Tree City USA - a plaque, pin, and flag were presented by Mr. Rich Samson, California, Department of Forestry, to Beautification Committee Chair Saundra Nichols. Chair Nichols stated the flag would be flown on Arbor Day and as a tribute to former Beautification Committee Member Al Seubert. . Butterflies and Bulldozers: Documentary on San Bruno Mountain - Mr. Steve Dunsky of David 1,. Brown Productions, presented a sample film of his documentary to be completed next year. (Information distributed to Council.) AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel requested the Cultural Arts Commission ordinance be removed from Items from Council and that Item "a" be removed from the Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Fernekes reported a speaker card was received for Agenda Item No.7 and the item will be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Mr. Tom Carney, resident, provided volunteer information on Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in ApIil), and announced upcoming work sites in South San Francisco. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Announcements . Committee Reports · Discussion: Cultural Arts Commission ordinance (removed from Agenda) Councilmembers reported on attendance at an international biotech conference in Chicago, community and regional events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilman Gonzalez reported on a meeting he attended with Congressman Lantos on proposed legislation related to cable companies providing cable service without paying a local franchise fee. Mayor Fernekes requested stafflook into the matter and report back to Council with a presentation and recommendation to oppose the legislation. Mayor Fernekes and Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested the Westborough Water District be included in future EOC exercises because oftheir phone tree and other ideas the district director has. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 7, March 15 and 22,2006 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of April 12, 2006 in the amount of $2,302,461.34 3. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1368-2006, approving a modification of Fairway Plaza Specific Plan No.2 to allow for greater allowable building sizes 4. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1369-2006, amending SSFMC Code Chapter 20.65 restricting the locations of and requiring security for the cultivation of medical man Juana 5. Resolution No. 19-2006, authorizing an amendment to the Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for the maintenance of specific areas of the Oyster Point Hook Ramps 6. Resolution No. 20-2006, authorizing funding for the Orange Memorial Park bocce ball courts enclosure in an amount not to exceed $18,000, and amending the FY 2005-06 CIP budget REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12,2006 PAGE 2 7. Resolution awarding bid to Cagwin & Dorward for common greens tree removal in the amount of$74,860 -Item pulledji-om the Consent Calendar. 8. Resolution No. 21-2006, authorizing funding for the Orange Memorial Park tree removal/pruning project and awarding bid to S&C Tree Service in the amount of $52,100 and amending the FY 2005-06 CIP budget 9. Motion to accept Lindenville Storm Water Pump Station Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications -Item pulled from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilman Gonzalez. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3,4, 5,6 and 8. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilmember Addiego. Item No.7: Mr. Wayne Torine, resident, stated concerns regarding the cutting down of historic and stately trees in Westborough and that they are being replaced with smaller trees or none at all. He asked that a plan be prepared to show the City's intentions. Maintenance Services Supervisor Frank McAuley responded to questions regarding the tree replacement program and stated that the tree ordinance is being adhered to, that diseased and inappropriately planted trees are being replaced and that it is a three-year program that began last year. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated concerns regarding the program, that a tree be planted for every tree removed and requested that staff take her on a tour of the tree removal sites. Mayor Fernekes requested Mr. Torine be contacted by staff for follow-up and that Supervisor McAuley make a report to Council. Item No.9: Councilman Gonzalez asked for assuredness that the water pumps were working and staff indicated that the system is currently online and has been working well for the past month or two. Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 22-2006, for the Common Green Tree Removal Project to Cagwin & Dorward in an amount not to exceed $74,860. Approved by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilman Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Fernekes. Noes: Councilwoman Matsumoto. Abstain: None. Absent: Councilman Addiego. Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Garbarino: To approve accept the Lindenville Storm Water Pump Station Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Addiego. PUBLIC HEARING 10. Resolution authorizing: a) Submittal of One Year Action Plan, Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for FY 2006-07 and all required documents to the Department of Housing & Urban Development b) Authorizing a budget transfer to incorporate the CDBG and HOME funds into the FY 2006-07 operating budget c) Authorizing execution of all documents necessary to secure and award CDBG, HOME Administrative and Redevelopment funds for the City REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12,2006 MINUTES PAGE 3 Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Community Development Coordinator O'Shaughnessy. The following speakers thanked Council for funding and the City's continued support: Ms. Rhonda Ceccato, representing Sitike Mr. Bruce Hamilton, representing HIP Housing Public hearing closed. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 23-2006, authorizing submittal ofthe City's one year action plan and statement of objectives and projected use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant Program for fiscal year 2006-07; authorizing a budget transfer to incorporate the CDBG and HOME funds into the 2006-07 operating budget; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to secure and award CDBG, HOME Administrative Funds and Redevelopment Agency Funds for the City. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Addiego. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11. Resolution authorizing agreement with CSG Consultant, Inc. to provide program management services for the Wet Weather Program in an amount not to exceed $195,000 Staff report presented by City Engineer Ray Razavi. Vice Mayor Garbarino asked for confirmation that the project is on schedule and City Engineer Razavi reported that the project is on track and will be completed two months early. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 24-2006, awarding a program management services contract to CSG Consultants, Inc. for the Wet Weather Program not to exceed $195,000. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Addiego. CLOSED SESSION 12. Closed session items: a) Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiator Elaine Yamani, for all units - Removed from Agenda b) Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95, Conference with Legal Counsel, liability claims - claimant: Reardon REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2006 PAGE 4 Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: 9:02 p.m. 9: 15 p.m., Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor F ernekes present. Assistant City Attorney Spoerl reported that Council voted (4-0) to authorize ABAG to settle claim for sewer back-up in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Report from Closed Session: COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor F ernekes adjourned the meeting at 9: 16 p.m. in memory of Alfonse Seubert. Submitted by: 3 - Y--~ I Lola.. If}. I' . Syl a M. Payne, City CI~ City of South San Francisco Approved: li;{~ City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2006 PAGE 5