HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1994-09-28 Mayor Joseph A. Fernekes
Council:
Jack Drago
John R. Penna
.... Roberta Cerri Teglia
Robert Yee
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
September 28, 1994
128
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
(Cassette No.
1)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
.GENDA REVIEW
Acting City Manager Mattel Requested:
- To add 17a to the Agenda, Resolution of Acceptance
of deeds for the purchase of surplus school proper-
ties, because the item came up after the Agenda was
posted.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ACTION TAKEN
7:51 p.m. Mayor Fernekes presiding.
Council Present: Drago, Teglia, Yee and Fernekes.
Council Absent: Penna.
City Clerk Battaya stated that Councilman Penna
was ill and unable to attend the meeting.
The Pledge was recited.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Fernekes presented the Certificate to Finance
Director Margolis and commended her fine work.
AGENDA REVIEW
M/S Teglia/Drago - To add the Resolution to the
Agenda as Item No. 17a.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Acting City Manager Martel stated a corrected
resolution for Item No. 8 had been given to Council
this evening.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
Acting City Manager Martel reminded Council and
the public of the Town Hall Meeting on 10/5/94,
7:00 p.m., Westborough Community Center. She
stated it was an opportunity for Council and the staff
to discuss items of public concern.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No one chose to speak.
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COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilwoman Teglia stated she spent the last three
weeks in Italy, which was why she missed the last
meeting and wished everyone had the opportunity to
travel abroad today because it reenforces the fact of
how wonderful it is to live in this Country.
She related her impressions: the last few years have
not been economically good for anyone; we see
scandals in Washington but they are child's play
compared to some of the scandals in other countries;
in various parts of Italy the whole government, top
to bottom, is totally corrupt and you can get nothing
done without greasing palms; if you want to remodel
your existing home or build a home and are living in
a zone where they will even let you break ground it
takes any where from two to three years for the
permit process; she told people this Council was
working on the permit process, because it took
weeks, maybe months, and they were amazed we
could do it that quickly and efficiently.
She related: there are no checks and balances in
Italy; there are people today, who are expecting to
retire this year or next year, and their pension fund
is totally bankrupt; there were other scandals, most
especially that the Minister of Health took it upon
himself to authorize the sale of good, Italian, healthy
blood, because it was at a premium, and replace it
with blood from third world countries - where the
blood is inadequate, and now there is a raging AIDS
epidemic.
She met with the Mayor of Lucca, our Sister City,
who had been urged by the Chamber of Commerce
to make a trip to the United States - to Lucca's
Sister City, but he would have to pay for his own
expenses. She told him this City's Councils had
been doing that for many years when visiting other
countries.
Mayor Fernekes related that Councilman Drago
asked that a Cultural Arts Commission be formed
and each Councilmember pick three members to
serve on the Commission as follows: Council-
man Drago - Karyl Matsumoto, Pablo Gonzalez and
Rebecca Sciandri; Councilman Penna - Paul
Frederick, Oliver Gagliano and Angie Biggio; Coun-
cilwoman Teglia - Valerie Lambertson, Joy Ann
Wendler and Margaret Pierson; Vice Mayor Yee -
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COMMUNITY FORUM
Anne Waters, Susan Yau and Mario Zelaya; Mayor
Fernekes - Elsie Pollastrini, Barbara Demattii and
Dennis Crossland.
Councilman Drago stated he wanted to schedule an
orientation meeting of the 15 members to discuss the
organizational structure, selection of chair, goals and
objectives and an overview of the Commission. He
suggested that a meeting be scheduled for Tuesday,
10/25/94.
Councilwoman Teglia stated she and the Mayor met
with staff to discuss the on-going situation with the
School District on the Joint Use Agreement - which
has been going on for nine months. The feeling was
they were at an impasse, even though they have
worked to serve the same community. She stated
staff was at the end of their rope, with nothing pro-
ductive coming from staff meetings, and the
District's Liaison Group keeps changing conditions -
like it is all new stuff. She stated the JPA serves the
same public for both bodies and it should not have
to pay twice for its needs.
She realized that times are tight, the City has looked
at wages and a reorganization and the School Dis-
trict is also looking to maximum their buildings to
get finances into a business frame. She stated the
City has spent over $300,000 on a lot of programs
for Spruce Gym and improvements to try to relieve
the taxpayers from building another building.
She stated the money was accessed for after school
programs and to pick up our share, but we are
getting bogged down. She felt it was time for both
elected bodies to have a joint meeting, if that is
okay, contact the Board, look at 10/19/94 and lay
things on the table talking one on one.
She stated the City has an affordable day care pro-
gram that is in jeopardy and, if it fails, we will
have kids on the streets with nothing to do, after we
worked so hard several years ago to get kids out of
gangs with something to do.
Mayor Fernekes stated he brought Councilwoman
Teglia up to date on his report, given two weeks ago
to the community, on negotiations with the School
District and where they were headed. He stated the
School District asked for a one year agreement and
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
COMMUNITY FORUM
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
7/27/94, Special Meeting of 8/10/94, Special Meeting
of 8/10/94 and Regular Meeting of 8/10/94.
Motion to confirm expense claims of 9/28/94.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and
authorizing advertisement of construction contract for
the Municipal Services Building Hardwood Floor
Replacement. .~0 ~'D
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK
AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICES BUILDING HARDWOOD FLOOR
REPLACEMENT
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Resolution authorizing an agreement with Corlett,
Skaer and DeVoto Architects, Inc. for the Aircraft
Noise Insulation Project Phase IX. .5~2-,~ "/
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT-
ING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITEC-
TURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUP-
PORT SERVICES FOR THE AIRCRAFT NOISE
INSULATION PROJECT PHASE IX
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Resolution approving extension of professional ser-
vices agreement with Beyer and Associates as Interim
Director of Economic & Community Development.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF
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it was found that the District was going to attempt a
bond issuance, but the Council and staff learned this
through the newspapers. He felt that a joint meeting
of the two bodies would get things out and on the
table, so we can get an agreement and the public
will not suffer.
Vice Mayor Yee had no problem with a joint meet-
ing but it's important not to set a date until we find
what is convenient for both bodies.
Mayor Fernekes stated the 19th would be suggested
but a mutual date would be agreed upon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Approved in the amount of $1,709,119.50
RESOLUTION NO. 119-94
RESOLUTION NO. 120-94
RESOLUTION NO. 121-94
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
i. Resolution - Continued.
AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT F. BEYER TO
SERVE AS INTERIM DIRECT OR ECONOMIC &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
6. Motion to adopt an ordinance adding and deleting
certain classifications. ]>-Ot>~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER
3.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
AND DELETING CERTAIN POSITIONS TO AND
FROM THE COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPET-
ITIVE SERVICE
Resolution approving budget recommendation from
the Citizens Review Committee for the Pianca Build-
ing, 400 Linden Avenue, in the Downtown Com-
mercial Rehabilitation Program. 5g) ~3 ~
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET RECOM-
MENDATION FOR THE PIANCA BUILDING
LOCATED AT 408 LINDEN AVENUE
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Resolution establishing the Public Safety Managers
Association as a "representation unit" as defined in
the Municipal Code.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS ORGANIZA-
TION AS AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE ORGA-
NIZATION AND REPRESENTATION UNIT
Resolution establishing the Public Safety Managers
Association as a "representation unit" as defined in
the Municipal Code. /7,_~OO
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS ORGANIZA-
TION AS AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE ORGA-
NIZATION AND REPRESENTATION UNIT
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE NO. 1148-94
RESOLUTION NO. 122-94
Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion
by Councilman Drago.
M/S Teglia/Yee - To approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Item No. 8.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilman Drago stated he was disappointed that
his list of suggested positions to be absorbed into
this Unit was rejected, even though there is com-
monality among them, because now he wonders
what ramifications will come forward from the
remainder of the Mid-Management Group.
Police Lt. Varney related: the City Manager, the
Assistant Fire Chief, the Personnel Director and he
met, for over a year, on the suggestions that Coun-
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
8. Resolution - Continued.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
16. Report on Colma Creek drainage plans.
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cilman Drago made and how those positions would
fit into the representation group; there had been
problems with the positions in relation to safety,
call-out, shift work, hazardous duty, differences in
retirement and supervisory issues; he felt the safety
managers were unique to their group and positions
like Chief Planner did not fit the criteria of the
group; etc.
Discussion followed: why was there a substitute
resolution; because the original resolution included
positions that were not true public safety managers;
if this resolution is adopted, staff is not proposing to
take any action on the remaining positions, however,
there could be a similar request from the remaining
unit to also be a recognized unit; Vice Mayor Yee
had problems in separating one unit into three units
and had other reservations; State law gives the po-
lice element the ability to do this and there were
conversations with Fire safety to come into this pro-
posed public safety managers unit; the fire people do
not have the same rights, because they have not
been granted through the Courts; etc.
M/S Drago/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-94
Carried by majority voice vote, Vice Mayor Yee
voted no.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Mayor Fernekes stated a request had been received
to hear this item earlier on the Agenda, however, it
is a report and no action will be taken.
Interim Director of Public Works Wykoff presented
a map of the Colma Creek area from Oak Street up
through the Treasure Island Trailer Park to El
Camino. He related history of this area: in 1972
and 1973 there was significant rain and flooding in
the basin and, as a result of that, the Colma Creek
Flood Control District adopted a program of im-
provements in 1974 but not all have been made; in
1993 Daly City started environmental studies as-
sessing the effects of proposed drainage improve-
ments in a portion of Daly City and the Project was
put on definite hold, because of inadequate informa-
tion related to down stream impacts; since the
early studies, the project scope has expanded to
~ENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
6. Report on Colma Creek - Continued.
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include the entire length of Colma Creek as recom-
mended by the Colma Creek Advisory Committee
and approved by the Flood Control District; Daly
City's early environmental studies will need to be
reworked to comply with CEQA and NEPA require-
ments; Daly City has requested the District provide
additional funds for the environmental consultant to
revise the environmental impact report/assessment in
conjunction with the new expanded project area; it is
important to be aware of the fact there is no ap-
proved project, authorized funds nor acceptable EIR
for any construction work in Colma Creek adjacent
to the Treasure Island Trailer Court; staff will stay
on top of any activities arising and so inform Coun-
cil, due to the concerns of the Trailer Park people;
etc.
He related: there is a Corps. of Engineers project
that is in the permit process and are attempting to
get a notice out; there is nothing in the plans for any
construction northerly of Oak Street; the County
approved resolutions to provide studies and an envi-
ronmental assessment for $67,000; those studies will
also be of value to the City for future projects; the
EIR is not out yet on the BART extension; BART
indicated by telephone the EIR will be out sometime
next month; there were discussions with BART peo-
ple on the action they may take adjacent to the
Trailer Court and they recognize a desire to not
disturb the area; it is very important for the City to
analyze the EIR; etc.
Discussion followed: whether BART was going to
make changes to the Trailer Park; it is the Acting
City Manager's understanding that BART is not
proposing to change the alignment of the Creek;
there has always been the intent for improvements in
that area - it is required for the extension; she was
advised by the Project Manager that BART's posi-
tion is that the Creek will not have any impact on
the subway alignment; how many phases of the
Colma Creek improvements have been done and
how many are to be done; the portion of Colma
Creek, from Oak Avenue all the way down to the
bay, is the approved project that has to be done
before any other portions of Colma Creek; what is
not done is from Airport Blvd. to Spruce - the re-
mainder is complete; the Colma Creek Flood Con-
trol District has been working on the portion
AGENDA
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
6. Colma Creek Report - Continued.
ECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
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between Airport and San Mateo Avenue and, be-
cause of the railroad tracks crossing the creek, there
are difficulties getting permits; Colma Creek goes
through the Trailer Park, to Colma and to Daly
City; there has been flooding around A or B Street
for a long time and they brought that to the Colma
Creek Advisory Committee; they wanted to get a
project going from Oak to Daly City; to do that they
must have some sort of master plan; it was clear to
staff that, in order for Colma Creek to accommodate
the flow, the City has to enlarge the creek some-
how, so there may be some impact to the Trailer
Court; this is what the Board authorized the two
consultants to look at; the upstream cannot be im-
proved without the downstream being improved, for
which there are plans and money, however, the
permits from different agencies have not been is-
sued; the Trailer Court would be part of a future
project; there will be a need to improve the
Colma Creek somewhere near the Trailer Court but
there are alternatives to look at to minimize the
impacts; history of the Advisory Committee and its
members; the City needed to continually make them
aware of their concerns on the lack of progress on
the permits from the Corps. of Engineers and other
agencies; Vice Mayor Yee was quite familiar with
the delay, was frustrated with the process and want-
ed the Mayor to prepare a letter to the Board indi-
cating S.S.F.'s concern and ask what it would take
to get S.S.F.'s Colma Creek portion completed and
ask for a response; Councilwoman Teglia agreed but
questioned if the funds that come from the contri-
buting agencies are squirreled away or if the County
could borrow the funds; a financial update could be
requested; etc.
Ms. Patricia Burke, 1700 El Camino Real, stated
Mr. Wykoff answered her questions, because she
went to the Advisory Board to have something done
quickly, due to the anxiety about future flooding,
since winter is right around the corner.
Mayor Fernekes stated that when a response to the
letter to the Board was received it would be sent to
Ms, Burke.
Mayor Fernekes declared a recess at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor Fernekes recalled the meeting to order at
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
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RECALL TO ORDER- CONTINUED.
UBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing - Consideration of submittal of Com-
munity Development Block Grant 1993-94 Grantee
Performance Report to HUD; Conduct Public Hear-
ing; Resolution authorizing submittal of the Report to
the Department of Housing and Urban Developn~t~c/
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITFAL OF
THE 1993-94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE
REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
10.
Motion to approve the recommendation of the Con-
ference Center Authority for approval of Performance
Criteria for the San Mateo Convention and Visitors
Bureau. .~0 ~
9:02 p.m., all Council was present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Fernekes opened the Public Hearing.
CDBG Coordinator Fragoso gave a very brief staff
report.
Mayor Fernekes invited those wishing to speak for
or against the item to step to the dais - no one did
and he dosed the Public Hearing.
Discussion followed: if the $622,000 of unexpended
funds have been earmarked; yes, for housing rehab
and improveme.nt of the downtown; this year there is
a possibility that some funds could be reprogrammed
in the amount of $100,000-$150,000; the purpose of
the money is to deal with low income housing and,
if the money keeps carrying over, it indicates that
efforts are not being made; there were large funds
still pending on the Metro Hotel; Vice Mayor Yee
wants a report on the funds; the CDBG Coordinator
will supply a report and an analysis of the funds;
Councilwoman Teglia questioned what happened to
the County property the City was looking at for low
income housing; that would be addressed in a study
session on the development of low rent housing;
Councilwoman Teglia wanted an emphasis on family
housing; Vice Mayor Yee asked if the Council
should get excited about the $51,000 unreconciled
difference; that is an unprogrammed, unallocated
amount that builds up; etc.
M/S Yee/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-94
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Conference Center Executive Director Carl related:
in May of this year the Council adopted a resolution
designating the Authority as the agent in monitoring
the Convention & Visitors Bureau; the City contrib
utes $110,000 annually to the Bureau and now that
the Conference Center has opened and is underway
it is felt that the Authority should be the agent in
terms of getting more involved in the activities; the
Conference Center Authority was to develop perfor-
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
~). Motion - Continued.
11.
Resolution approving Budget Amendment 95-5 to the
1994-1995 Operating Budget for the Fire Department,
Planning Division and other modifications. :5'IZD
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CHANGES IN
THE 1994-1995 OPERATING BUDGET AND
ADOPTING BUDGET AMENDMENT 95-5
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mance criteria - which it has done; there are nine
goals of performance expected and the convention
marketing plan was the basis for the development;
the criteria is specific and deals with the number of
leads, sales calls and promotion activities for S.S.F.;
the Authority will come back to the Council with a
report and a resolution on a quarterly basis on the
performance and make a recommendation on fund-
ing after this is approved; she thanked Commission-
er Rosaia and Councilman Drago for accompanying
her to present the criteria to the Executive Board of
the Bureau and, after that, the Board adopted it and
recommended it to the full Board; the full Board
also adopted the criteria with a couple of changes
and it went to the Bureau and the Conference Center
Authority with agreement by ali parties; etc.
Discussion followed: equate the City's financial
participation with the T.O.T. generated by the Bu-
reau to see if the City was getting its money's
worth; those figures will be developed according to
the criteria; the Bureau needed to drive prospective
clients through the City and point out areas or stop
to be hosted at a hotel; etc.
M/S Teglia/Yee - To approve the recommendation
of the Conference Center for approval of the Per-
formance Criteria for the San Mateo Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Acting City Manager Martel related: during budget
approval a number of changes were suggested and
staff was directed to go back and adjust figures to
accommodate the addition of certain positions and
deletion of others; to evaluate a proposal that had
been presented to the Council for a reorganization of
the Fire Department; in subsequent budget sessions
the reorganization remains the single issue outstand-
ing; the Fire Chief presented an innovative plan to
restructure his Department; subsequently, staff
received direction to work with the fire fighters to
determine if there was a mutually acceptable plan to
accommodate the same kind of services proposed by
the Fire Chief that would meet certain concerns that
the fire fighters articulated to the Council; that
proposal has been considered by the Council and as
of this time it has been rejected; the savings estimat-
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AGENDA
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Resolution - Continued.
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ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
ed on the Fire Chief's proposal could not be
achieved with the fire fighter's proposal.
Fire Chief Stark related: on 7/27/94 Council di-
rected him to meet with the Union and effect a
compromise or alternate proposal; they presented a
plan that he felt did not meet our needs but he met
with Ray Green and the Local and they worked to-
gether to try to develop an alternative plan that
would meet the goals; while the plan the Union
came up with had merit, it did not meet the
Council's goals, was not as cost effective as pro-
posed by the Council and the plan was rejected; he
went back, reviewed the staffing options, looked at
the service enhancements and he could not propose
any of the Union's options as being as cost effective;
he was convinced that the proposal he brought for-
ward is the most viable with cost effective measures
and is the best to meet the needs of the City, as well
as the changing role of fire services, as he sees it;
he continued to meet with the
Union on the questions raised on the fire equipment
but he still believes the quint does not compromise
the citizens and, based on that, believes the City
should proceed forward and asked Council to imple-
ment the plan.
Vice Mayor Yee recalled the firefighters and line
personnel had questions on the ability of the quint to
meet certain conditions at the July meeting and
askea if their concerns had been addressed.
Fire Chief Stark stated they had not.
Vice Mayor Yee also recalled Council asking for a
third party to reevaluate the quint, based on the
firefighters concerns about the quint not being able
to go into cul-de-sacs and the longer time element in
the quint responding. He asked for a demonstration
of the quint with both sides present and to then have
Council make a determination either way. He stated
the Chief indicated he could do that in a couple of
weeks and, rather than speculate on who is right, to
postpone the decision until we see a demonstration.
He wanted to see a list of the items the quint can
perform and cannot perform.
Mayor Fernekes agreed with Vice Mayor Yee.
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Resolution - Continued.
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Councilwoman Teglia reminded Council that the
Vice Mayor mentioned having a third party evaluate
the demonstration, so we have a fair evaluation.
Vice Mayor Yee stated no, not as long as we have a
criteria everyone agrees on.
Discussion followed: Councilwoman Teglia wanted
to see the demonstration and wanted the quint
brought from a community that has one, along with
the people who drive it there now; at a prior meet-
ing the Council went ahead and adopted this propos-
al and augmented the Fire Department budget for a
period of time with a maximum of manning that
Council would revisit but, at the moment, we have
adopted the reorganization plan; Acting City Manag-
er Martel pointed out that when the initial test of the
quint was conducted there were in fact personnel
there who use the quint from Half Moon Bay; part
of the quint testing time was done by City fire-
fighters and the other by Half Moon Bay personnel;
people unfamilar with the quint are not going to
provide good results on the maneuverability of the
quint; this was a lay body that had to make a deci-
sion on the quint; Mayor Fernekes felt the dispute
really centers on performance; Councilwoman
Teglia's concerns involved emergency situations;
Mayor Fernekes wanted a test date set, to get the
equipment up here, to set criteria and to have the
Union involved; Councilwoman Teglia wanted
Councilman Drago present at the demonstration,
because of his fire expertise; Councilman Drago
stated he was going to sit back on this one, because
a year ago he had been accused of meddling in Fire
Department business and felt the National Fire
Protection Agency should make the evaluation;
Councilwoman Teglia also wanted a third party to
make the evaluation; staff would look for someone
with expertise; Mayor Fernekes also wanted to be
present for the demonstration; etc.
Mr. Ray Green, Local 1507, stated he agreed
wholeheartedly with the suggestion. He stated that
the quint was brought in to see if it fit or not and
not particularly as a test drive.
He related: it is fair to compare a quint to an en-
gine and its response; the Chief wanted to use the
quint as a truck company but Redwood City and
AGENDA _A C_T!Q_N .TAKEN
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Resolution - Continued.
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Daly City do not use it to respond to emergency
calls; Burlingame just received brand new equipment
and again does not use the quint to respond to
emergency calls; this is their concern, the response
time, so they are 100% in favor of the test.
Fire Captain Philip White presented the firefighters
concerns regarding impacts, the reorganization, as it
relates to the staffing based on the quint, and felt the
decision should be postponed to see the performance
of the quint. He stated, at that time, he would make
a presentation.
Acting City Manager Mattel related: action had been
taken on the position of Permit Coordinator in the
City Manager's Office with an anticipated annual
cost of $70,000.00; a reduction of $47,500.00 in
property tax from the State; revenue in sidewalk
repairs had been eliminated from the budget, due to
Council direction; eliminated $45,000 for the hous-
ing element; staff was to investigate the possibility
of using CDBG funding for the Historic Preser-
vation Commission's grant program and found the
funds could not be used for that purpose; a reduction
in the City Attorney's Office, due to the change in
personnel; solid waste program is reduced because
of not filling a position, however, a proposed pro-
gram was put together that requires an additional
$11,000 appropriation, subject to the program
changes outlined later in the meeting; included
$300,000 to the Capital Improvement Program;
these changes bring the budget in balance, assuming
we go forward with the Fire Department reorgani-
zation, and any future changes would come back to
the Council; $50,000.00 is for purchase of the
defibulators and training; one time revenue adjust-
ments; the budget was out of balance by
$20,000.00; the Finance Director did not have an
opportunity to review the figures and was not sure
the one time revenue number is accurate; if the
reorganizational plan is adopted, there is an
added personnel expense for manning, yet there is
supposed to be a balanced budget; where are the
cuts coming from to balance the budget; the City
could be affected after the State budget is adopted
and after the report is received from Arroyo Seco;
etc.
M/S Teglia/Yee - To adopt the Resolution.
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Resolution - Continued.
12.
Resolution appropriating $5,260,000 in Fiscal Year
1994-95 for Phase IX of the Aircraft Noise Insulation
Project andMotion to give direction on funding
single family homes by neighborhood to insulate
homes from aircraft noise. ,5-2,~J ~
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE 1994-1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUD-
GET (AIRCRAFT NOISE INSULATION PROJECT-
PHASE IX)
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
13.
Resolution approving the 1994-95 Capital Improve-
ment Budget.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1994-1995
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 125-94
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
City Engineer Von Dohren related: the City had
received $5,000,000 a month ago and will receive
another $400,000; staff needed an understanding on
funding single family homes, because there was not
sufficient money to do all of the homes in the City;
his recommendation was to do all single family
homes first and, after a year, petition the Airport for
funds to do multiple family homes; etc.
Discussion followed: the City has $10,000,000 in
reserve; there is the MOU from the Airport of
$120,000,000 for expansion of the Airport for the
1983 map; some cities sued and now the FAA has a
1993 map; Airport is still on the hook for
$120,000,000; most cities do not have an accurate
home count; always thought we would have FAA
backing; our City's house count was audited, how-
ever, audit is not completed for other cities; the
audit confirmed 39.11% is our percentage of the
$120,000,000; 39.11% equates to $47,000,000; we
still have the additional $10,000,000, which must be
clearly defined, and then we can extend out into that
when we run out of money; Phase IX is Brentwood/
Avalon and there are 100 homes left in area after the
451 homes are finished.
M/S Teglia/Drago - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 126-94
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Fernekes declared a recess at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor Fernekes recalled the meeting to order at
10:37 p.m., all Council was present.
Acting City Manager Martel stated the Capital Im-
provement Budget had been reviewed by the
Council briefly and it was prepared based on the
funding in the resources limitations and recognizes
that we have only three new projects to be funded.
She stated that included Orange Park Boiler, Fire
Station//3 Improvements and Fire Station #4 Un-
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3. Resolution - Continued.
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derground Storage Tank Removal. Additionally,five
new storm drains and street projects are planned
with funding from Measure A and Gas Tax funds
and two slurry seal parking lot projects will be
undertaken with funding from developer fees and the
Parking District.
She related: the 1994-95 Capital Improvement
Program provides: $680,000 in additional funding
for the seismic upgrade of City Hall, temporary
relocation of employees, disability access and
construction expenditures; improvements to the
existing Park, including construction of a new
ballfield on the Mazzanti property; etc.
She related prior direction of Council: reevaluate
the Orange Park Project and reduce the Project to
lower than $5,000,000 by down scaling with a
ballfield and some enhancement and find money for
the Corporation Yard; come back with figures less
costly for the Corporation Yard; Council may have
to look at undesignated funds or funds from else-
where; look for outside grant funds from Caltrans
for the $1.5 million funding gap for the Oyster Point
Interchange Project; etc.
Councilman Drago suggested going with the entire
expansion and only putting in abeyance the enhance-
ments.
Councilwoman Teglia felt that some things have to
be honored, such as the ballfields, but make them
less labor intensive and do improvements to the
recreation building. She stated that the pool is
closed each year for improvements but the little
things we keep letting go, which affect health in the
pool. She expressed concern over the $4.5 million
for the Corporation Yard and wanted it reduced.
Vice Mayor Yee questioned the $420,000 for the
Price Club.
Director of Finance Margolis stated it was the esti-
mated debt service.
Vice Mayor Yee wanted staff to reevaluate the
$630,000 for the intersection at Hickey and Junipero
Serra and instead overlay the intersection, because
tree roots are a real consideration.
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3. Resolution - Continued.
~.assette No. 2)
14. StatuS report on the Solid Waste Management Pro-
gram and proposed changes for Fiscal Year 1994-95.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Acting City Manager Martel stated that would be
evaluated and staff would come back and propose
projects or the redistribution of funds for projects.
Vice Mayor Yee stated the $680,000 should be put
back into Gas Tax funds, the project should be
removed from the CIP and he wanted staff to look at
ADA requirements.
Acting City Manager Martel stated the City may be
able to use CDBG funds for ADA improvements,
however, she will investigate and meet with the
Council Subcommittee.
M/S Yee/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution without
the $680,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 127-94
Councilwoman Teglia stated she wanted the recre-
ation building included.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Discussion followed: are people going to be relo-
cated on El Camino Real because there is space
available; Acting City Manager will be meeting with
a Broker soon; Councilman Drago wants the library
moved into City Hall; etc.
Solid Waste Coordinator Reider briefly outlined her
staff report concerning the City's estimated solid
waste diversion rate and proposed changes to the
Solid Waste Management Program for Fiscal Year
1994-1995.
Discussion followed: how did staff plan to expand
the residential portion and the curbside recycling; by
diverting paper and having people compost; as the
City reaches the 50% reduction, what happens to the
rate; BFI is raising the rates, because there is more
labor involved in collecting; should not reduce it by
50%, which entails less work and charge more;
Council should oppose the BFI rate increase, be-
cause that rate will be passed on to our residents;
Mayor Fernekes directed the City Manager to write
a letter protesting the increase; Councilwoman
Teglia would rather have a Councilmember go to the
Board's meeting; Mayor Fernekes stated he would
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4. Status report - Continued.
15.
Resolution approving an amendment to the contract
with CH2M Hill in the amount of $594,610.00./5, t I {o
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMEND-
MENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL
FOR CONTINUATION OF SERVICES DURING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OYSTER POINT IN-
TERCHANGE AND APPROPRIATING SUCH
FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUD-
GET PROGRAM
17. Motion to direct the Parking Place Commission to .
~,'"'- proceed on limited term parking. .~/~ [
Councilwoman Teglia Left the Podium:
17a. Resolution accepting grant deeds from the S.S.F.
Unified School District for the Avalon and Alta Loma
School properties. S ! O I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AU-
THORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CER-
TIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE FOR THE GRANT
DEEDS CONVEYED BY SOUTH SAN FRANCIS-
CO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FOR THOSE POR-
TIONS OF THE AVALON AND ALTA LOMA
SCHOOL PROPERTIES DESCRIBED INT HE
GRANT DEED
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
attend the Board's meeting,
City Engineer Von Dohren stated there was a $1.5
million shortfall in funding of the Project, recom-
mended no additional contract award, except for this
obligation to CH2M Hill. He stated staff would see
if they could get money from SamTrans.
Discussion followed: if this is approved - is there
money; Finance would move money around in the
project but the total cost will have to be addressed;
Councilman Drago met with CH2M Hill, discussed
their billing methods and the bill is within the $1.5
million.
M/S Drago/Yee - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-94
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Acting City Manager Mattel stated this item was
brought forth from Councilman Penna, who is ab-
sent, however, as he has a conflict of interest, he
can speak as an individual at a future meeting.
Councilwoman Teglia left the podium at 11:22 p.m
City Attorney Mattas stated this required urgent
action on the resolution to accept the grant deeds
from the School District.
M/S Drago/Yee - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-94
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Drago wants a follow-up report on the
rat control program.
Vice Mayor Yee stated that before the former City
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Manager left we were working on getting a Director
of the WQCP and questioned where the process is,
because the Council should move or the City of San-
Bruno will think we are not taking an interest in the
WQCP.
Acting City Manager Martel stated she was not
proceeding on appointments until a new City Man-
ager is hired.
City Attorney Mattas stated he had been in contact
with San Bruno on the WQCP and forwarded a large
packet to their City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Yee stated there was urgency involved
with the WQCP and the hiring of a Director and he
did not understand why the recruitment process had
not begun, because the Council had agreed to the
budget.
Mayor Fernekes stated he was not opposed to the
recruitment process for a Director of the WQCP.
Acting City Manager Mattel stated the former City
Manager did not begin the process because he was
awaiting the Arroyo Seco study of the Plant and she
felt it was best to wait until Council reviewed that
report on the staffing and performance levels for the
Plant.
Vice Mayor Yee stated that was hard for him to
believe, because even the Supervisors were needed
and, if staff just procrastinates for another couple of
months, with the recent spill, this delay could cost
the City a lot, and he was very frustrated with the
delay.
Mayor Fernekes agreed with the Vice Mayor's
recommendation and wanted the process started.
Vice Mayor Yee stated, since two members are
absent this evening, is it meaningful to give direc-
tion, because it is important enough for all members
to be in attendance.
Acting City Manager Martel stated she only needed
general direction and did not need all Council-
members present.
AGENDA A~TION TAKEN
GOOD AND WELFARE
GOOD AND WELFARE
No one chose to speak.
CLOSED SESSION
18. Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54957.6, to meet
with its designated representatives - Acting City
Manager, Director of Personnel and City Attorney on
labor negotiations and the employee organizations
are: AFSCME, Police, Fire, Water Quality Control
Plant Operators and Management and Confidential
Employees Group.
RECALL TO ORDER:
ADJOURNMENT:
i,,ESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, City
City of South San Francisco
CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 11:35 p.m.
to discuss the items noticed.
Mayor Fernekes recalled the meeting to order at
11:57 p.m., all Council was present, no action was
taken.
M/S Drago/Yee - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 11:58 p.m.
APPROVED.
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The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica-
tions, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying.
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