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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
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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
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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
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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.
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