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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:41 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:
INVOCATION:
Led by Mayor Garbarino
Given by Rev. John Cantley, Grace Covenant
Church
PRESENTATIONS
· Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association - Opening Day, May 12, 2007
· Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-12,2007; Recipient: Tom
Coddington, President South San Francisco California Teachers Association; Mari
Avila-Suarez, President, South San Francisco PTA Council
· Proclamation: Historic Preservation Month, May 2007; Recipient: Historic
Preservation Commission Chair Cyrus Kon
AGENDA REVIEW - City Manager Barry Nagle recommended that Item #13 be withheld from
discussion until after the Closed Session, Item #14.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Bernal, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN),
presented photographs to Council. He stated ACORN had addressed Council in January
regarding concerns about police, maintenance and code enforcement issues, stating there has not
been resolution or improvement.
Kamala Silva Wolfe, citizen, acknowledged staff and Council for moving forward with
consideration of the adoption of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Program.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Announcements
. Committee Reports
Councilman Addiego announced an E-Waste event to take place on Saturday, May 12, at the
Boys and Girls Club. He said members of the Airport Roundtable were encouraged to tour the
Control Tower at SFO, commenting on the success of the Noise Abatement Project in South
San Francisco. He said he had attended a presentation at SMCCC (San Mateo County Council
of Cities) meeting where there was a presentation of a simulation of an earthquake matching the
magnitude of the 1906 Earthquake and how it might impact San Mateo County.
Councilwoman Matsumoto met on the Improving Public Places Committee, and there will be a
table at Day in the Park where people can get information about the program. She mentioned
some discussion about meeting with the Salvation Army and staff concerning zoning
requirements for a rehabilitation center, as well as stores. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested
a monthly report from staff outlining what is happening in the Biotech. She also requested a
similar report on retail. She also talked about the 5th grade biography project at Martin School,
reading a portion of one book.
Councilmember Fernekes attended the Employee Recognition Lunch, as well as an award
ceremony where State Senator Yee presented a small business award to Royal Auto. He
attended the Police Reserves and Volunteer dinner. He visited one site of Rebuilding, the
Victorian Tea given by the Historical Society, the Downtown Merchants meeting, HOTHRA
meeting where the Police Department talked about gangs and graffiti. He also attended the
Centennial subcommittee meeting. He met with a community group (ACORN) and followed up
by meeting with the City Manager and visiting some of the sites involved. Councilman
Fernekes thanked many citizens for the Cinco de Mayo celebration recently held in South San
Francisco. He spoke about three hybrid vehicles recently purchased for the City, thanking Mr.
Van Duyn for the advance purchase process he had facilitated.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez attended the Inter-Agency Council which oversees the agencies that work
for the betterment of the homeless, housing and social issues. A report to be forthcoming will
show a slight increase in homelessness in San Mateo County. An event has been scheduled to
assist people in understanding what programs are available to assist them. Vice Mayor
Gonzalez attended a Notre Dame University graduation honoring several South San Francisco
students. He went to the Unite in Prayer event, encouraging sensitivity to the needs of people
who are serving time injail and the needs of their families. He felt Youth Government Day was
a success. He also attended the HOTHRA and ACORN meetings. He congratulated the owner
of Royal Auto for his work with immigrants.
Mayor Garbarino attended many of the same events already mentioned. He attended (along
with three other council members) the Tree Planting honoring the 70th anniversary of the
bombing of Grenega, a Basque city. He worked on Del Monte Avenue at the Rebuild America
project, and thanked Tom Carney for coordinating these efforts, also stating how gratifying it is
to do such work. He mentioned that in November, he and his wife expect their seventh
grandchild.
Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on her experience at Rebuild America. Vice Mayor
Gonzalez said he had worked at the Hemlock address.
. Consideration/discussion of a resolution endorsing the adoption of the U.S. Mayors
Climate Protection Program
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her support for this, even though she will not be voting on it
as a City Councilwoman. She felt many resolutions of this nature coming forward and she said
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the City is already involved in many efforts and programs already moving in this direction. She
would like this to be discussed by Council in the future.
Councilman Fernekes agreed about numerous resolutions. He stated his understanding of this
resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign it. He would also like to see such a resolution as a
councilmember.
Councilman Addiego stated he would also sign a resolution where the entire Council would be
signatory.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez commented on the City's current efforts. Discussion followed about how
to achieve 7% compliance by the year 2012.
Mayor Garbarino stated that he would sign the resolution with consensus of Council. He did
express, however, his concern about just signing resolutions as Mayor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 2007
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of May 9,2007 in the amount of$2,789,499.01 (Two
million seven hundred eighty nine thousand four hundred ninety nine dollars and one
cent)
3. Resolution No. 36-2007 authorizing execution of a loan agreement and related
documents with HIP Housing for acquisition of residential apartment building located at
317-321 Commercial Avenue and adopting Relocation Plan
4. Motion to approve recommendation from Parking Place Commission to approve an
application to grant petitions filed for annexation into Parking District No.1 by Louis
Poletti for property at 515 Airport Boulevard (APN: 012-177-030)
5. Resolution No. 37-2007 authorizing execution of the Program Supplemental Agreement
with the State of California tor the Grand Avenue Resurfacing Project
6. Resolution No. 38-2007 awarding construction contract to Mountain Cascade, Inc. for
the Industrial Sewage Pumping Station No.4 Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
$3,959,000
7. Resolution No. 39-2007 awarding construction management contract to Mendoza &
Associates for Industrial Sewage Pumping Station No.4 in an amount not to exceed
$400,000.00
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar; unanimously
approved by voice vote (5-0).
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Motion to accept the Aircraft Noise Insulation Project Phase 18 (XVIII) as complete in
accordance with the plans and specifications
Construction Manager Jeff Baca presented the staff report, including sound effects.
Discussion followed concerning policy and procedural issues and future expansion of
the program as funds become available.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To accept the Aircraft Noise Insulation Project
Phase 18 (XVIII) as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications;
unanimously approved by voice vote (5-0).
9. Resolution accepting an increase in refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2007 as
submitted by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company and amending the franchise
agreement to approve an increase in the franchise fee
Finance Director Jim Steele presented the staff report.
Councilman Addiego asked about the Scavenger Company's use ofbio-diesel and
commented on the rate increase.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez commented about the need to remind customers to remove their
containers from the sidewalks following pickup, graffiti on trash cans and the increase in
rates. He also expressed his interest in having the boxes back in the neighborhoods for
disposal of furniture and large items not usually getting into the trash receptacles.
Discussion followed concerning additional scheduled pickups for customers as part of
their regular service and rate. Councilmember Addiego raised the issue of the costs for
hauling wet sludge from the Water Quality Control Plant.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego; To adopt Resolution No. 40-2007 accepting a 2.49%
increase in refuse collection rates effective July I, 2007, and amending the franchise
agreement to approve an increase in the franchise fee; unanimously approved by voice
vote (5-0).
10. Report and Transmittal of various year end financial reports and audit findings for FY
2006/07.
Finance Director Jim Steele presented the staff report.
No formal action by Council was requested on this item.
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11. Resolution approving emergency sewer replacement at 945 Airport Boulevard by Pacific
Liners in the amount of$27,9l5 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Director of Public Works Terry White presented the staff report. Staff recommended
approval of this emergency repair as necessary to insure sewage flows properly to the
Water Quality Control Plant and to avoid nearby utility and building damage.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Gonzalez: To adopt Resolution #42-2007 approving
emergency sewer replacement at 945 Airport Boulevard by Pacific Liners in the amount
of$27,9l5 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund; unanimously approved by voice vote (5-
0).
12. Resolution adopting the awarding of the construction contract for the Orange Memorial
Park Recreation Building, Electrical System package to ASF Electric of Daly City, in
the amount of$557,289
City Engineer Ray Razavi presented the staff report.
Councilwoman Matsumoto inquired about the costs of this project. Mr. Razavi
discussed the bid process and modifications.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To adopt Resolution #43-2007 awarding the
construction contract for the Orange Memorial Park Recreation Building, Electrical
System package to ASF Electric of Daly City in the amount of$557,289; Ayes,
Fernekes, Gonzalez and Garbarino; Noes, Addiego and Matsumoto. Motion carried, 3-2.
13. Resolution approving an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco related to
business license taxes - Item to be discussed follOWing Closed Session, Item 14.
CLOSED SESSION
14. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) - conference with legal counsel;
pending litigation - one case.
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
9:25 p.m.
9:37 p.m.
City Manager Nagle stated there is no
action taken; Item #13 was removed from
the Agenda for discussion at a future
meeting.
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned to the Reconvened Redevelopment
Agency meeting at 9:40.
Submitted by:
'!t:rb~~ Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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All:ed: I fI ~
~arbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
MAY 9, 2007
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