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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 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, Fernekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor
Garbarino
Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Garbarino
INVOCATION:
Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church
PRESENT A nONS
. Recognition of Winter Ballet Performance, Nutcracker Suite - Councilmembers praised
Instructors Maria Spremich and Kristen Quok for their choreography and dedication to the
City's ballet program and students. (The certificates of recognition were not available for
presentation and are to be forwarded to the recipients when prepared.)
. E-Waste Collection Event - Fire Prevention Officer Dennis Rosaia and South San Francisco
Scavenger Company representative, Barbara Bernardini, provided information on the
February 9-10, 2007 event.
. Project Read Trivia Challenge Recap - Holly Fulghum-Nutters, Library Program Manager
provided a visual presentation on the November 17,2006 event and introduced the winners:
Infomaniacs (1 st place), The Colts (2nd place), and Usual Suspects (3rd place) and various
other contributors.
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No changes.
Mr. James Chang, representing State Senator Leland Yee's office, announced there will be a
town hall meeting on Saturday, March 10,2007, 1 :30 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building
Community Room.
Mr. Luis Duran, resident, commented on the lack of street lighting in the vicinity of Maple and
Railroad Avenues, cars speeding along Railroad Avenue, reducing the posted speed limit (30
mph), installing a stop sign and crosswalk at the Spruce/Commercial Avenue intersection. He
asked that these concerns be looked into by the City.
Mr. David Grandou, resident, stated concerns similar to Mr. Duran, speeding traffic on Railroad
Avenue, numerous hit and runs, area considered to be commercial rather than residential, non-
response to complaints and requests for stop signs/speed bumps along Railroad. He stated he is
a member of ACORN and urged Council to help the neighborhood.
Mayor Garbarino asked that ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform
Now) be explained. Mr. Dan Belsky, non-resident, stated he has organized a group of200
residents to address neighborhood concerns. He stated he will provide Council with
information of past complaints that have not been addressed.
Ms. Lucille Hernandez, resident, stated the Railroad Avenue neighborhood is neglected, there
are numerous pot holes on First Lane, that early morning street sweeping and garbage pick-up
have conflicting days and makes it difficult for the residents to find parking. She asked that the
City Manager join the residents for a tour ofthe neighborhood.
Mr. Sanil Pratap, resident, reiterated concerns, e.g., potholes, poor visibility to see oncoming
traffic when exiting First Lane, and that a four way stop sign and crosswalk are needed at the
Commercial/Spruce A venue intersection.
Mr. Thomas Williams, resident, stated his complaints about installing a stop sign, cracks in the
sidewalk and numerous other things, have gone unanswered by the City, and that he recently
complained again and was told it would be spring before the work can be done.
Mr. George Bernal, resident, submitted photographs to Council of Railroad Avenue, depicting a
general neglect in the area. He reiterated concerns regarding the poor street lighting, potholes
and a neighborhood crime element. He urged Council to drive the area at night and to
understand the residents' frustration.
Mayor Garbarino directed the City Manager to have the appropriate department heads follow-up
on the situation and report back to Council. Public Works Director White was directed to meet
with the group for contact information.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
. Announcements
. Committee Reports
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional events and meetings,
announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for
their contributions.
Councilman Addiego suggested that an update on the parking changes along EI Camino Real at
Kaiser Hospital be presented at a Council meeting. He also asked that staff verify if the
landscape contactor at the Fairfield site has an encroachment permit, the terms of the permit and
if it includes a portable toilet to be placed in the street. He discussed a newspaper article with
Police Chief Raffaelli that reported on the results of a state-wide public records act request
made by a company and how police departments scored on their response time. Councilman
Addiego questioned the process and policy for opening Council mail by staff and City Manager
Nagel confirmed that mail addressed to any councilmember is opened and copied to all
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councilmembers. Councilman Addiego suggested the public direct personal mail to his home
and that this matter be discussed at the upcoming retreat. In a matter related to the dog shooting
incident, Councilman Addiego asked that Chief Raffaelli respond to why several council
meeting videos were put on the police computer share drive, and it was explained that staff
could hear comments directly rather than secondhand. Councilman Addiego reiterated that he
never said an officer was guilty, never mentioned the officer's name and would like to speak
personally to the police association regarding the matter.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked the City Manager to have the "button" property at
Westborough and Junipero Serra inspected to see if contaminated soil is being dumped there.
She asked that staff provide a status report to Council on the discussions related to the SFO
parking structure as the facility has impacted private airport parking businesses.
Councilman F ernekes reported on the T errabay performing arts subcommittee meeting
(Fernekes/Matsumoto) to re'view the developer's proposal. He stated it was rejected and
referred back to staff to re-work the plans with the developer.
Mayor Garbarino requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Robert Delahoussaye.
. Appoint subcommittee to meet with Historical Society
Mayor Garbarino appointed Councilmembers Fernekes and Addiego to the subcommittee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 10, 2007
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of January 24,2007 in the amount of$1,396,201.98
Councilman Addiego requested the item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
3. Motion to accept the common greens tree removal project as complete in accordance
with plans and specifications
4. Resolution No. 02-2007, awarding contract agreement to Pioneer Americas, LLC, for
the purchase of sodium hypochlorite solution for the Water Quality Control Plant in an
amount not to exceed $371,000
5. Resolution awarding contract agreement to Terra Engineers for the Oyster Point Landfill
Gas Investigation in the amount of $94,273 and amending the 2006-07 CIP budget in the
amount of$120,000
Vice Mayor Gonzalez requested the item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion.
6. Resolution No. 03-2007, authorizing the installation of four way stop signs at the
intersection of Eucalyptus and Commercial Avenues
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7. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Chinese New Year Global Gala, 1/6/07
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1,3,4,
6 and 7. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.2: Councilman Addiego asked staff to report back with a memo on the entry that
Council was being assessed 16 dinners for the annual Chamber of Commerce
installation dinner. He also asked for clarification on a harassment claim entry that he
was not aware of and City Attorney Mattas explained that not all personnel
investigations elevate to the council level.
Item No.5: Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Councilman Addiego discussed with Public Works
Director White the schedule for investigating the migration of the methane gas, the sites
to be investigated, and the possibility of capturing the gas as part of the mitigation
process. Vice Mayor Gonzalez asked that Council be kept informed.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Addiego: To confirm expense claims of January 24, 2007 in
the amount of $1,396,201.98, and Resolution No. 04-2007, amending the 2006-07 CIP
budget and approving additional funding for Oyster Point Landfill Gas Investigation and
award contract. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
CLOSED SESSION
8. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, conference with labor negotiator, Elaine
Yamani, for all units
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
9:15 p.m.
9:58 p.m., all Councilmembers present.
Direction given/no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. in memory of
Mr. Robert Delahoussaye.
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Approved:
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Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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