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MINUTE,S
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2007
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:36 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 Gabriele Schroeder, Our Redeemers
Lutheran Church
PRESENTATIONS
. Presentation of Flag - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4103 South San Francisco
Junior Vice Commander Patrick Rosenthal introduc1ed presenters South San Francisco
police officers, Army Lt. Colonel Bill Carter and Major Howard Zimmerman; both officers
were recognized for their heroism during their recent tours in Iraq; they thanked Council for
their support by having previously adopted a military leave policy. (A flag flown over the
49th m~litary police brigade headquarters in Baghdad, on the occasion of the 5th anniversary
of 9/11, and a certificate of authenticity were presented to Council.)
AGENDA REVIEW
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No changes.
Mayor Garbarino requested an update on concerns previously expressed by six residents of the
First and Second lanes area on January 24th; Public Works Director White reported on staffs
progress related to code enforcement and maintenance, and efforts the public works' staff have
been making on a regular basis. He stated that input from more of the neighborhood's residents
is needed before the City can implement any major changes to traffic patterns, street lighting,
parking, etc., therefore, a community meeting has been scheduled for March 7, 6:00 p.m., at
Magnolia Center.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comP.1ents.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
. Announcements
· Committee Reports
Councilmembers repOJied 011 attendance at community and regional events, announced
upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their
contributions.
Councilman Addiego asked that a discussion be agendized regarding the opposition to Virgin
America Airlines coming to SFO.
In reference to the Redevelopment Agency meeting, Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that staff
provide Council with information on outstanding redevelopment bonds, the amount, purpose,
age, and yearly interest, and a list ofprojects that might be put in abeyance due to funding the
downtown garage structure. She reported CCAG approved $9 million to be applied to the South
San Francisco Caltrain station, but there's still a $21 million deficit. She reported that there is a
possibility the NPDES (stormwater) fees will double for the City and found that this fee
increase is not subject to the Prop 218 process. She reported that C/CAG Congestion dues are
being increased by $22,000 a year for the next four years. She stated concern that the City is
losing revenue from the airport parking businesses and that information is being provided to
Council late; she suggested stafflook at a better means of reporting rather than on a quarterly
basis. She suggested staff contact Millbrae as to why the Virgin America Airlines item was
pulled from its agenda last night and City Manager Nagel stated he would follow-up on the
matter, and she further .~.sked for the status of the BART-MTC-SamTrans agreement.
Councilman Fernckes askcd for the status of a meeting with Mr. Scanlon (Caltrain executive
director) and staff reported it is still pending. Councilman Femekes stated a Terrabay
committee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) meeting was held with staff to review the performing arts
center proposal and it was once again referred back to staff for further work. The public places
subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) met and areas to enhance are being prioritized. He
requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Ferrari.
Mayor Garbarino verified that a letter is being prepared for U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
soliciting hcr support related to local concerns which City Managcr Nagel confirmcd.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 24, Fcbruary 3 and 5, 2007
2. Motion to confilID expense claims of February 14, 2007 in the amount of$1,843,084.75
3. Resolution No. 1)5-2007, authorizing reimbursement of the $9.6 million State Revolving
Fund Loan for Phase II of the Wet Weather Program as required by tIle State Water
Resources Cont"o] Board
4. Resolution awarding contract to Delta Bluegrass for the Orange Memorial Pad S0ccer
field turf project in the amount of $26,320
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Item pulled from the agenda at the request of Councilman Addiego.
5. Resolution authorizing acceptance of funding from the State Department of Education to
fund ongoing after school programs in the amount of $209,250
Item pulled from the agenda at the request of Councilman Fernekes.
6. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of funding from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission to support a Lifeline Transportation Program at the Community Lcarning
Center in the amount of $54,052
Item pulled from the agenda at the request of Councilwoman Matsumoto.
7. Resolution No. 06-2007, approving and accepting an offer of dedication of the linear
park and recreation parccl in connection with the final subdivision Im~p and the executed
development ag:'eements pertaining to the parcels from Terrabay Partners, LLC
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Item No:-. 1,2,3
and 7. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.4: Councilman Addiego discussed the cost of installation of the sod and progress of
the work with Parks Superintendent Bates and cost of installation. Councilman
Gonzalez asked if artificial turf was being considercd and Superintendent Bates stated it
is expensive and that she will be studying its feasibility in March.
Item No.5: Councilman Fernekes complimented the departments on their grant writing
efforts.
Item No.6: Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that Council be kept informed with the
progress and outcome of the transportation program.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 07-2007, awarding a bid
to Delta Bluegrass of Stockton, California, for the purchase and installation of sod for
the Orange Memorial Park Soccer Field - Project No. 51-13232-0733; Resolution No.
08-2007, authorizing the acceptance of $54,052 in fimding from the Metropolitan
Transportation Co:nmission (MTC) to support a Lifeline Transportation Program at the
Community Learning Center and amending the Library Depaliment's 2006-07 operating
budget; and Resolution No. 09-2007, authorizing acceptance of$209,250 in gri.nt
funding from the California Department ofPducation and amending the 2006-07
Recreation and Community Services and Library departments operating budgets.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Motion to approve the prohibition of parking on a portion of the west side ofEl Camino
Real across from Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Staff report presented by City Engineer Razavi. He further explained the process his
office will be extending to Kaiser to help them find a consultant.
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Report accepted as presented.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve the prohibition of parking on a
portion of the west side ofEl Camino Real across from Kaiser Permanent Hospital.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
CLOSED SESSION
9. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a), conference with legal counsel-
existing litigation: Ayala v. City of South San Francisco, and Masaganda v. San Mateo
County and City of South San Francisco; pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9(c), Initiation of Litigation - One Case*
*Note: City Attorney Mattas did not participate in the Initiation of Litigation closed session
item.
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
8:30 p.m.
10: 1 0 p.m., all Councilmembers present.
Ayala v. City of South San Francisco:
Direction given/no action taken;
Masaganda v. San Mateo County et al: the
City Council, by a vote of 5-0, authorized
the filing of a cross-complaint against the
County of San Mateo.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 10: 1 0 p.m. in memory of
Mary Ferrari.
Submitted by: )
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Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
/fk4t~d~~)g
Rich;d(J A. Garbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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