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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2007
MU1~ICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
6:00 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and
Mayor Garbarino
None
Absent:
Staff present: City Manager Nagel, Assistant City
Attorney Woodruff, Assistant City Manager Van Duyn,
Assistant to the City Manager Kennedy, Fire Chief White,
Police Chief Raffaelli, R&CS Director Ranals, Library
Director Sommer, City Engineer Razavi; staff members:
Dennis Chuck, Colleen Tribby, Mich Mercado, Tony
Barrera
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
STUDY SESSION:
4. Operating Budget, Fee Changes and the Capital Improvement Budget
City Manager Nagel presented the staff report, providing an overview of the proposed budget.
Director of Finance Steele addressed the projected revenues, expenditures and proposed
changes to the General Fund Reserves.
City Manager Nagel spoke about the Proposed Fee Changes for the Fire and Public Works
departments, responding to questions from Councilmembers.
Fire Chief White stated the proposed increase for Residential Smoke Detectors is based on
inspection costs.
Director of Recreation & Community Services Ranals explained the basis for increases in fees
to programs. She discussed Child Care fees for residents and employees and also responded to
questions from Councilmembers, with comments from Council about increasing the size of the
pre-school program to include more children. Discussion followed on the non-resident fee
differential.
Economic & Community Development Director Van Duyn presented information on proposed
fees. He mentioned there is a separate schedule for General Plan Update and staff is working
on an ordinance for Council consideration. He responded to questions from Council.
City Manager Nagel commented briefly on the summary of positions by department, noting that
45 frozen positions still exist in the City.
Director of Public Works White discussed options on the Spruce/Commercial/Railroad/Maple
Neighborhood CIP projects (requested by residents) to improve street lighting and/or traffic
controls for the intersection of Commercial and Spruce. Council commented and asked
questions about lighting options and expense, including test areas where lighting issues are
concerned.
Director White discussed options and costs for traffic controls at the intersection of Commercial
and Spruce. Council discussed the impact of additional traffic signals, particularly during peak
times.
At this point, members of the public wished to address Council. Mayor Garbarino stated no one
had come forward at the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Council concurred that two
speakers could comment at this time.
Mr. Jorge Bernal, a resident of the neighborhood, offered insight on stop signs at Magnolia and
Commercial where many drivers do not stop. He felt a 4-way stop sign at Spruce would be
ineffective. He believed a traffic signal would be the most appropriate solution.
Mr. Dave Grendel, a resident, addressed the problem of multiple accidents at Maple and
Railroad. He said he lives at that corner and has observed many accidents over the years,
including injury accidents. He asked the Council to look at that corner. The Police Chief said
he would prefer a three-way stop at that intersection. Director White talked about the
possibility of placement and monitoring of temporary stop signs for a few weeks to measure the
effectiveness before committing to a more expensive solution.
Following discussion, Council would like the traffic signal items for these and other
intersections to be included in a future CIP, with staff to bring a report, including input from the
TAC (Technical Advisory Committee), for additional review.
Recess: 7:58 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.
City Manager Nagel reviewed the Non-Departmental budget for 2007-2008. He responded to
questions from Council with details of proposed increases. Concerning the request of the
Plymire-Schwarz Museum, by consensus, Council preferred leaving the amount at $5,000.
Council had no suggested changes to the proposed Vehicle Replacements, but discussed the use
of a hybrid vehicle for Council in a future replacement schedule.
City Manager Nagel reported on the Equipment Replacement Fund proposed replacements and
deferments, responding to questions from Council.
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Vice Mayor Gonzalez commented on the Library funding, suggesting that four hours rather than
two hours be added to the program in response to increased use of library services. City
Manager Nagel clarified the proposed two hours was for the History Room only, confirming
that Council would have to add four additional hours to increase the general operation of the
Library for a cost of$25,000. Library Director Sommer responded to Council's questions,
providing the history of previous cuts. City Manager Nagel stated staff would return with an
item for future discussion.
Senior Civil Engineer Dennis Chuck presented the staff report on the draft CIP (Capital
Improvement Program) for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. He highlighted new projects and explained
that carry-over projects are funded projects that are taking two years to complete. City Engineer
Razavi updated Council on the Recycled Water Study. He talked about the various phases of
securing funding and facilities to provide up to 1-million gallons per day which could be used in
the City and sold to other agencies. Mr. Razavi highlighted new items under railroad crossings,
public facilities, parks, traffic, information technology and aircraft noise insulation program.
City Manager Nagel stated staff is preparing the final budget documents and requesting interim
budget authority for consideration and adoption on June 13,2007.
There being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Flo Derb~,- I~eri~ ~ity Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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Ricliard A. Garbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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