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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
MUNICIPAL SERVICE BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
WF;DNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Matsumoto, Fernekes;
Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor Garbarino
Absent:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
None
Led by Councilmember Fernekes
Reverend Gabriele Schroeder, Our Redeemer's
Lutheran Church
AGENDA REVIEW-
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
No Changes
None
Councilwoman Matsumoto along with Councilman Fernekes went on a tour of the Myer's
Towers project and commented how awesome the area looks. She requested to agendize under
Items from Council the Cities of Council upcoming election on December 14. At the Improving
Public Places Meeting: business as usual and volunteers are needed; a full update forthcoming
in January by Public Works Director, Terry White.
Councilman Addiego attended a very comprehensive talk in Half Moon Bay on a Global
Warming Topic by a speaker from Stanford University. Some discussion was in regards to
alternative energy sources and several ways of conserving energy related to fossil fuel and wind
power. He also commented on the low turn-out at Library events which are very informative
and perhaps more advertising would help attendance. Downtown Merchants meeting: business
as usual.
Councilmember Fernekes congratulated Councilmember Addiego on being appointed as the
alternate commissioner for BCDC; also congratulated Councilwoman Matsumoto as the
recipient of the IACC's 2007 Person of the Year Award at a ceremony on December 8. The
Turkey Fun Run was a huge success with the most participation this year, he thanked the Ing
Family, owners of McDonald's, who served breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. Report out
from Centennial Finance Committee - 1 Platinum Sponsor, 1 Gold Sponsor, 6 Silver Sponsors
and 1 Bronze Sponsor and half of the tickets for the Gala Event have been sold.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez mentioned he became interested in the Global Warming cause after
viewing a movie entitled "The 11th Hour" and would like to motivate more attendance to these
types of meetings. He is urging for more public support from the Lindenville business owners
after none attended a meeting regarding the Colma Creek Pump Station. He asked for Director
of Public Works, Terry White, to present his report on the project at a future Council Meeting.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez also attended the Historical Old Town Home Owners Association public
meeting in which there was much discussion and concern regarding the graffiti, tagging, and
annoying neighbors in the area. One of the suggestions was to somehow direct the
responsibility to the parents of the youth involved. He attended the very successful Community
Preservation Task Force's (CPTF) electronic waste collection event at the Boy's & Girl's Club
servicing the Mayfair Village neighborhood.
Mayor Garbarino attended the Fire Department Badge ceremony, Thanksgiving Fun Run, and
the Dudley Perkins-Harley Davidson Celebration. He went on to mention that there were
concerns regarding the City's Emergency Operating Center and asked to place the topic for
discussion at a future Council meeting. Mayor Garbarino received several letters asking for
appointment to various regional boards and committees. Councilmember Matsumoto as well as
Councilmember Fernekes voiced their support for Jim Wheeland from Pacifica to be appointed
to the Transit Authority; Councilmember Addiego deferred to Councilwoman Matsumoto as to
who would be most effective in representing the City of South San Francisco in transportation
matters. The item will be agendized for the December 12, 2007 meeting.
Councilman Addiego thanked Councilmembers for their support in getting him appointed to
BCDC.
Councilmember Addiego began discussion on the consideration of Council's Discretionary
Benefit Option program and announced that council had agreed that a better program for the
Council's Discretionary Benefit Option would be 50% of the current cost with a cap.
Councilmember Addiego added that in the year 2000 the cost for benefits was $500 for the
employee in comparison to this year's cost of $1,100. Councilmember Fernekes added this
would be a cost saving for the city and would benefit employees.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1. Motion to confirm expense claims of November 28, 2007
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked staff to research and explain the $30,000+ expense under
Fire Administration/Dispatching Services in regards to if it is an expense for all cities or is
there a formula for the charge. Also, under General Engineering, Sea Bowl Entertainment
Bowling Team building event charge.
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Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego To approve Consent Calendar Item #1
unanimously approved by voice vote, 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
2. Motion to approve the request to allow consideration of a late filed appeal
Chief Planner, Susy Kalkin explained to Council for consideration, a request of a late filed appeal
of a Planning Commission decision for property address of 435 Grand Avenue. She informed
Council that the Planning Commission conducted a hearing and affirmed her decision to deny the
appeal regarding a General Plan policy interpretation involving the property. Mr. John Penna,
owner, did not meet the deadline for an appeal to the Council claiming he had not received the
written Notice of Action outlining the procedure and timing for filing the appeal. Staff received a
letter of appeal from Mr. Penna on November 19, 2007 and recommends that City Council allow
consideration of a late filed appeal and all required documentation be filed no later than Monday,
December 3, 2007.
Councilmember Addiego asked Mr. Penna if he would be able to make the December 3 deadline
to which Mr. Penna requested a few more days. After further discussion and explanation from
City Attorney Mattas, Council approved request and set the deadline of December 3, 2007 for all
required documentation to be submitted.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve the request allowing of a late
filed appeal unanimously approved by voice vote, 5-0.
3. Adopt resolution No. 112-2007 amending sections of the City Council Handbook
regarding City Council Expense Reimbursement Policy and City Council Discretionary
Benefit Option
City Attorney, Steve Mattas explained the amendments to the City Council Handbook
summarizing the new $1,500 cap per fiscal year on reimbursement of costs, certain costs that are
not subject to the $1,500 cap (conferences, seminars, etc. outside of the Bay Area), family
expenses are no longer reimbursable, and a $70 meal cap per day. New expense forms will be
submitted and both the City Manager (or designee) and the Finance Director (or designee} must
review and approve expense form. A log will be placed in the City Council's city vehicle for
Councilmembers to log their travel :mileage, dates and destinations. In regards to the City Council
Discretionary Benefit Option, the City will pay up to 50% of the average of medical, dental and
vision costs into an account, not to exceed $550.00 per month.
Councilmembers expressed their agreement to the amendments with few questions namely the
vehicle log in should be made available in the City Council car to document each mile used by
anyone who drives the vehicle and the City's responsibility to fuel the vehicle.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 112-2007 amending
sections of the City Council Handbook regarding City Council Expense Reimbursement
Policy and City Council Discretionary Benefit Option; unanimously approved by voice
vote, 5-0
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4. Adopt resolution No. 113-2007 approving application of City of South San Francisco to
Housing Endowment and Regional Trust organization (HEART)
Genentech's Local Government Affairs representative, Geraldine O'Conner and HEART
Executive Director, Chris Mohr, briefed Council of the benefit to the City of South San
Francisco and the County of San Mateo by the City becoming members of HEART.
Genentech's commitment of $1 million over a 5-year period would enable the City of South San
Francisco to provide additional housing.
Several questions regarding joining HEART were asked by Council. Some of the questions
were: are there any housing projects on the horizon in the City of South San Francisco, how
does the City draw funds from HEART, how do HEART Boardmembers get appointed, and
when would be the best time to join. Councilwoman Matsumoto explained City policy in
regards to membership dues by joining HEART; annual contribution would cost a total of
$22,404. Assistant City Manager, Marty Van Duyn, added that the contribution from
Genentech would allow for better leveraging for additional dollars. There was discussion as to
when to join being that the Council of Cities election is on December 14 and in order to apply
for a seat or sit on the HEART board, the City of South San Francisco must be a member.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 113-2007
approving application of City of South San Francisco to Housing Endowment
and Regional Trust organization (HEART); unanimously approved by voice
vote, 5-0.
COMMUNITY FORUM
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned in memory of Vicky Guisti and Paul Serizawa; there being no further
business before the Council, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m. and
reconvened into RDA meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
G'
Irene Soto, Interim City Clerk
Approved:
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ichard A. " arbarino, Mayor
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