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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10,2007
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Femekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor
Garbarino
Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Garbarino
INVOCATION:
Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church
Mayor Garbarino announced the meeting was being adjourned in memory of Dick Noftsger,
Mildred Ferrari, Betty Lorenzini and Bryan Tuvera.
PRESENT A nONS
. Gang Task Force Update - Chief Raffaelli provided information on the Police Department's
effort to stop gangs; that the Task Force includes officers from every agency in the County,
and the positive impact the Task Force has had since its inception in 2005.
AGENDA REVIEW
Assistant City Manager Van Duyn requested the Closed Session be cancelled.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Patricia Martinelli, resident, announced that Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico will be
competing in San Francisco this weekend at the Palace of Fine Arts for a regional dance
performance scheduled for June and invited Council to attend.
Ms. Jo Zemke, representing Our Redeemers Lutheran Church, invited the public to attend a
fundraiser for the Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter at the Basque Cultural Center, on February 8,
2007.
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.
Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on the centennial planning committee (Matsumoto/
Fernekes) meeting held with various community organizations to work on multiple events. She
asked that if any interested resident wished to serve on a committee or knew of anyone turning
100 years old in 2008 to contact Susan Kennedy at City Hall. She further reported on the
improving public places committee (Matsumoto/Fernekes) meeting, explaining its purpose to
maintain small landscape areas and to raise funds to develop green spots. She asked that if
anyone wished to volunteer to contact her directly.
Councilman Addiego reported on attending Cultural Arts Commissioner Elizabeth Nisperos' art
exhibit at the San Francisco Library and suggested that her exhibit be displayed at our public
library. He requested Finance Director Steele follow-up on an email related to a website that
lists the City of South San Francisco has unclaimed money being held by the State of
California. Councilman Addiego stated he has reflected on the comments made by the Police
Association on December 13, and asked for an opportunity to speak directly to the Association
to "clear the air". He reported a letter was received from a resident recommending a pet
behavior specialist workshop, which Chief Raffaelli is following up on it. He asked that any
information learned from the workshop be shared with the public. He also reported that the
police department's general orders and policies addresses the authority an officer is given
regarding discharging a firearm and that Chief Raffaelli has informed Council that the word
"dangerous" is being clarified. He asked Chief Raffaelli that he be kept updated on what
transpires.
Councilman Fernekes reported that he and Councilwoman Matsumoto met with representatives
of St. Vincent de Paul and are exploring alternative sites for their Grand Avenue location.
Mayor Garbarino reported a phone conversation with School Superintendent Barbara 01ds and
that future liaison meetings will include discussions on the classroom science program and the
3rd Grade teachers local history program.
· City Selection Committee Assignments - Councilmembers discussed the open seats and
concurred to support the following candidates:
San Mateo County Transit District - Central District Councilman Marc Hershman
(Millbrae), and Northern District Councilwoman Karyl Matsumoto (South San Francisco).
San Mateo County Transportation Authority - Central District Councilwoman Rosalie
O'Mahoney (Burlingame). Councilmembers were split on the Southern District seat, with a
majority in support of Councilwoman Rosanne Foust (Redwood City).
Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Former Councilwoman Sue Lempert (San
Mateo) (unopposed).
· Appoint subcommittee to meet with Historical Society
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For the purpose of clarifying the letter received from former Society president Rick
Ochsenhirt, Mayor Garbarino asked City Clerk Payne (current president of the Society) to
provide Council with more information related to the request to meet with a Council
subcommittee to discuss a future permanent site for a Historical Society museum.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of December 21 and 27, 2006
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of January 10,2007 in the amount of$I,785,254.12
3. Motion to approve the Miller Avenue and South Spruce Avenue Street Resurfacing
Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications
Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
4. Resolution establishing conditions for the approval of transfer of an open video system
agreement and encroachment agreement from RCN Telecom Services, Inc. to Astound
Broadband, LLC
Staff report presented by Information Technology Director Hollis.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 01-2007, establishing
conditions for the approval of a transfer of an open video system agreement and
encroachment agreement from RCN Telecom Services, Inc. to Astound Broadband,
LLC. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
CLOSED SESSION
5. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, conference with labor negotiator, Elaine
Yamani, for all units
Item removed from Agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
ADJOURNMENT
No report.
Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. in memory of
Dick Noftsger, Mildred Ferrari, Betty Lorenzini and Bryan Tuvera.
Submitted by:
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City of South San Francisco
Approyed:
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City of South San Francisco
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