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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21,2006
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
(Cassette Tape No.1)
1.
Call to Order
7:02 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
Present:
Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and
Mayor Garbarino
Absent:
None
3.
Public Comments
None
4. Study Session
a. Water Transit Authority Update
Mr. Steve Castleberry, Chief Executive Officer for the Water Transit Authority,
gave a visual presentation covering the project elements (copy of Power Point
presentation was previously distributed to Council) and informed Council that due
to budget constraints he is requesting the landside and breakwater improvements
be postponed. He explained that these issues need to be resolved in the next
month so that final design can be completed by next summer.
Councilman F ernekes suggested Mr. Castleberry approach the biotech businesses
for financial support.
Councilman Addiego suggested that Council also decide what it can do to help
with a contingency plan to fill the funding gap ($1 million shortfall for the
breakwater) if all else fails.
Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed with Mr. Castleberry, and staff, the request
to defer landside improvements. Assistant Director Van Duyn clarified that
landscaping and road improvements can occur with future development and then
it will become a developer's obligation. Mr. Castleberry further explained the
Harbor District's unwillingness to sign an agreement with the WT A unless the
breakwater work is done. Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested a meeting be
held with the Harbor District to hear from them about their concerns.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez agreed that a meeting with the Harbor District was needed.
He stated support for the request to defer landside improvements.
In response to Councilman Fernekes' question regarding the time schedule to
have the issues resolved, and either lower the funding or find additional funding,
Mr. Castleberry stated resolution was needed by the end of January.
Councilmembers concurred to a meeting with the Harbor District and directed
staffto agendize the item for the January 24 Council meeting, and for Mr.
Castleberry to contact the biotech industry for funding to fill the gap. City
Manager Nagel asked if a subcommittee meeting should be scheduled with the
Harbor District prior to January 24, and no objection was voiced. He further
confirmed that all Councilmembers were agreeable to the landside improvements
and there was a unanimous consensus.
b. Orange Memorial Park recreation building project bid results and construction
options
Staff report presented by Recreation and Community Services Director Ranals.
In response to Councilman Addiego's questions regarding the difference in the
estimated bid package and the bid proposals received, specifically carpentry and
glass, Mr. Ralph Caputo, RGM & Associates, explained the method used to
establish those construction costs and the poor response (bid proposals) received
after an extensive outreach was conducted.
Mayor Garbarino stated support for Option 2. Councilmembers concurred.
Councilman Addiego suggested the architectural elements be looked at for a cost-
savings (e.g. extensions over patio area). Director Ranals stated there is a
function to the elements, but it is an option that can be re-Iooked at.
City Attorney Mattas advised Council that the item to reject selected bids will be
placed on the December 27 agenda.
5. Motion to declare Housing Authority Commissioner Jim Lineberger's position vacant
due to change of residency
City Clerk Payne asked Council to discuss the current status of Commissioner
Lineberger's seat on the Housing Authority and to see if there was a consensus to
declare the position vacant.
Councilmembers agreed that there was no other option than to declare the position
vacant and that Commissioner Lineberger had served the City well.
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DECEMBER 21, 2006
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Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To declare the position held by Jim Lineberger
vacant due to his change of residency. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
6. Adjournment
Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
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Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
DECEMBER 21,2006
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