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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1996-06-12Mayor Jack Drago Council: Joseph A. Fernekes Eugene R. Mullin Iohn R. Penna Robert Yee MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room June 12, 1996 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: AGENDA (Cassette No. 1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: PRESENTATIONS '-"ammer Reading Program - Librarian III Cynthia Baird AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson Requested: Continue Items 5 and 6 to the next meeting to be con- sistent with the Redevelopment Agency. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ACTION TAKEN 7:56 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding. Council Present: Council Absent: Fernekes, Mullin, Perma, Yee and Drago. None. The Pledge was recited. Rev. Francesco Baltodano, Mission del Espiritu Santo Church, gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS Librarian III Baird gave her report: this is one of the busiest programs, especially for children starting to read; targeting the various age groups; outreach programs; the dinner/play sponsored by Friends to the Library; teenagers volunteering to help young- sters read, which she feels develops leadership; story telling; library staff; Elde Gonzales reads Spanish stories at the Grand Avenue Library; Project Read; puppet shows; childrens books are the fastest grow- ing segment; etc. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Angelo Romanini, 338 Alta Mesa Dr.: "Good evening Mr. Mayor and Members of City Council. I am here in absolute amazement that you, members of City Council, as of three weeks ago have not had the apparent time to read the Molieri public hearing transcripts. I definitely encourage every citizen to take some time and read those transcripts. 6/12/96 Page 1 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN QRAL COMMUNICATIONS 6/12/96 Page 2 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I have been following this case since the hearing. I have heard about issues of discrimination and retali- ation within the South San Francisco Police Depart- ment. Now, after reading those transcripts, I know that those issues exist in the Police Department. On pages 273-276 in the transcripts, a caucasian officer, under penalty of perjury, admits that a Hispanic citizen complains to the investigator of being thrown against a car. The Chief then informs the accused officer that he did not do anything wrong and that he would not be the subject of an investigation. On pages 208 and 209 another caucasian officer is again accused of unnecessary force against another Hispanic citizen. Rather than worry about what took place in that separate incident, the City Attor- ney is upset because the defense somehow obtained the information. Yet a Hispanic officer is accused of similar misconduct and the Chief says suspend him. My question is why does a caucasian officer remain on the street without an investigation and a Hispanic officer is placed on administrative leave? Why the different set of rules? On page 507, the head investigator states, 'Open that can of worms right now and expose the City to liability.' What does that mean? I know what that means and you should to. If you can keep it hidden, do so. Members of City Council, I could stand here for hours and point out these types of problems, but if you have read the transcripts, you now know they exist. Finally, I understand that the independent investiga- tion was supposed to address and resolve these problems, however, now I hear from the City Attor- ney that the citizens of South San Francisco might not be allowed to read what their tax dollars were spent on. With all due respect Mr. Mayor, there has been enough talk about these problems for you and mem- bers of City Council to show us how you will cor- AGENDA ACTION TAKEN _ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6/12/96 Page 3 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS rect this type of differential treatment, rather than continue to tell the citizens that these issues are still being investigated. Everything you need to know is in those transcripts. We have been waiting patiently for 3 months for some answers. I request that this statement be attached to the City Council minutes." Councilman Yee stated Mr. Romanini stated Coun- cilman Yee had not read the transcripts - how does he know that. Mr. Romanini stated another speaker asked the members and he believes the response was no, they were not read. Councilman Yee stated, for Mr. Romanini's infor- mation, he is in the process of reading all of those pages. Mayor Drago stated he had read them. He related: you are aware that an individual investigation was made into each allegation and it was unfounded and you also realize that Officer Molieri has over a $3 million claim against the City; the individual agent concluded that all of the allegations were unfounded and that is after going through the rules and regula- tions and interviewing many people; unfortunately the context of the report cannot be released because State law prohibits that in the privacy of the police officer's record; the Council has been briefed on it and he guesses it will come out when it goes to the Court; the Council is being advised to refer any questions to the City Attorney. Mr. Romanini replied: the Mayor mentioned that the individual investigation that was required by the City said it was unfounded; he saw a copy of it which said it was unsubstantiated; there is a differ- ence between that and unfounded. Discussion followed: Mayor Drago admitted the report did say unsubstantiated which he took as without foundation, but that is up to the Courts; what the Council says here is immaterial; the Mayor read the transcript and attended two nights of the hearings and feels well versed on the hearings; etc. AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6/12/96 Page 4 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Dennis Neil, 113 Verano Dr., thanked the Council for listening to him a few weeks ago and for being promoters of free speech. He related the following on the complaint form: everyone is entitled to get a complaint form, so says the disclo- sure on the form; the form is valid for six months; the processing is done in-house by the Police, who have their own supervisors writing up the report on their people; this ends up in the Chief's Office; if a citizen is not satisfied, who is the auditor - where is the watch dog - are the police policing themselves; who is protecting the people; he wants to see a bull dog protecting the citizens not a passive one person judging complaints, for our rights are at risk; there should be someone to look over the Chief's shoulder and he thinks it is done in other cities; he has questions about the Molieri case; he has questions about the police in Oakland that he read about in the paper where they are increasing the beat cops 50%; these officers will be dealing with the public and issues to make the streets safer; the cost is $100,000 to hire and train a police officer and his question is why treat Officer Molieri or anyone else in this manner at public expense. Mayor Drago stated the City's bull dog is the City Manager. Mr. Kenneth Buhagiar, 232 Alta Loma Dr., stated he is a homeowner and appreciates this City. He stated a large part of what makes it great are the excellent services for which he commends the City. He stated that he and his wife walk daily in the Buri Buri area, enjoy the fresh air and are concerned with the typical curb structure that eliminates the drive- way cuts so people park on the sidewalk, there is no barrier for the street and sidewalk as one attempts to walk in any direction - it is difficult. One always has to walk into the street dodging cars, it is particu- larly difficult if one is pushing a stroller and it is a daily hazard to all pedestrians. He cited the ordinance prohibiting the parking of any vehicle on a public walkway and urged the Council to find a solution. Mr. Eugene Sims, Art Rise, spoke of upcoming drama classes for children 6 to 16 that will be held at the Boys & Girls Club between June 19th and AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ~..~ '7 ~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM 6/12/96 Page 5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS August 23rd; etc. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Penna asked staff to investigate how many cars are blocking the sidewalk and maybe forewarn the drivers. Mayor Drago agreed that the matter should be turned over to the City Manager. Councilman Penna stated he represented the Council on the Convention & Visitors Bureau who recently had a meeting on their funding shortfall due to the fact that the County is thinking of cutting back all funding because the S.F. Hilton is closing and they will be losing Transit Occupancy Tax. The County will no longer be funding the Bureau until another hotel opens. He took a position on the cutback, when the cities were asked to contribute more, that the cities should not because the County should be the main entity to promote the entire County which is supported by the agreement signed 25 years ago. The County still has other hotels and motels they receive TOT from and it is not reasonable for them to stop funding. He spoke at length of realignment by the State and County in the taking away of revenue from cities. He had other cities agreeing with him on no addi- tional funding to the Bureau and he said that S.S.F. will contribute but not as much as in the past. He stated what the City contributed in the past is far in excess of what we receive in return and proceeded to give figures on prior contributions compared to what the City received and what other cities received compared to their contribution. He feels the Coun- cil should reconsider its contribution and, since he serves on the Conference Center, he asked the Di- rector to put together a proposal of reducing the $119,000 to $30,000, which is the same as Redwood City pays, and give the additional money to the Conference Center for events. He stated the Direc- tor has put together some questions and answers which he plans to pursue on the matter. Mayor Drago stated this is a budget item and should be discussed during the budget session in 30 days, so Councilman Penna should give the information AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of 5/15/96, Regular Meeting of 5/22/96, Adjourned Regular Meeting of 5/29/96 and Special Meeting of 6/4/96. 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 6/12/96. 3. Motion to adopt ordinances related to attendance at regular meetings by Library Board Trustees, Planning Commissioners, Conference Center Authority Com- missioners, Historic Preservation Commissioners, Parks & Recreation Commissioners, Cultural Arts Commissioners and Personnel Board Members. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.52.040 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY LIBRARY BOARD TRUST- EES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.030 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY PLANNING COMMIS- SIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.78.050 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE CENTER AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS -- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN 50 FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.58.050 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY HISTORIC PRESERVA- COMMUNITY FORUM prior to that. Discussion followed: Councilman Yee wants infor- mation from staff, on the past 3 or 4 years, what is the TOT vs. the amount contributed to the Bureau; Mayor Drago wants staff to go back 5 years; Coun- cilman Mullin stated he had the same problem Mr. Buhagiar had in walking the Buri Buri area, except that he was pushing a stroller; etc. CONSENT CALENDAR Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilman Mullin. Approved in the amount of $2,728,198.95. ORDINANCE NO. 1179-96 ORDINANCE NO. 1180-96 ORDINANCE NO. 1181-96 ORDINANCE NO. 1182-96 6/12/96 Page 6 AGENDA _A_CIIQN TAKEN .~7 q _.~ONSENT CALENDAR Motion - Continued. TION COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.60.030 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY PARKS AND RECRE- ATION COMMISSIONERS ~' ! ~; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN ..6'tgD FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.80.090 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY CULTURAL ARTS COM- MISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN to-Ooo FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.62.030 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY PERSONNEL BOARD MEMBERS Resolution to award contract to Precision Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $38,596.00 as the lowest re- sponsible bidder, for the West Orange Avenue Li- ~30 brary Roof Replacement Project. .fi't> A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND PRECISION ROOFING, INC. FOR THE WEST ORANGE LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT 5. Resolution approving a ground lease with Robert and Kathleen Giorgi for Baden and Linden Avenues. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND ROBERT AND KATHLEEN GIORGI FOR PROPERTY ON BADEN AVENUE IDENTIFIED AS APN NO. 012- 335-600 Resolution approving the Owner Participation Agree- ment with Robert and Kathleen Giorgi for Parcel No. 012-335-059 and 012-335-610. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OWNER PAR- TICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ROB- CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE NO. 1183-96 ORDINANCE NO. 1184-96 ORDINANCE NO. 1185-96 RESOLUTION NO. 93-96 Removed from the Consent Calendar by the City Manager under Agenda Review. Removed from the Consent Calendar by the City Manager under Agenda Review. 6/12/96 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Resolution - Continued. ERT AND KATHLEEN GIORGI FOR PARCEL NOS. 012-335-590 and 012-335-610 (S/E CORNER OF BADEN AND LINDEN AVENUES) Resolution of intention to form an underground utility district, and call a public hearing for Tennis Drive on 7/24/96. fi'OS O A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT, AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETER- MINE WHETHER OR NOT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF SAID UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT Motion to approve Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of 5/15/96, Regular Meeting of 5/22/96, Adjourned Regular Meeting of 5/29/96 and Special Meeting of 6/4/96. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - West Park 1 & 2 Parks and Park- ways Maintenance District; Conduct Public Hearing; resolution approving Engineer's Report, confirming diagram and assessment and levy of assessment for fiscal year 1996-97. .3'3 9, CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 94-96 M/S Fernekes/Mullin - to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 1, 5 and 6. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Mullin asked that the following minutes be changed: 5/15/96, page 4, second paragraph, from "40% are charter cities" to "of cities over 50,000, 40% are charter cities"; 5/22/96, page 3, "Pitch's motion" should read "Pitches Motion"; 5/22/96, page 5, he asked for a clarification of the number of gangs be presented that evening. Vice Mayor Fernekes asked that the minutes of 5/22/96, page 4, second paragraph be changed from "2/3 vote" to "simple majority rather than a 2/3 vote". M/S Mullin/Fernekes - To approve the Minutes with the changes noted. Carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing. Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Ser- vices Nagel gave a brief staff report on the three landscape districts: bonds had been issued; the 6/12/96 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - Continued. A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S RE- PORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESS- MENT, ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEST PARK 1 & 2 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Public Hearing - West Park 3 Parks and Parkways Maintenance District; Conduct Public Hearing; reso- lution approving Engineer's Report, confirming dia- gram and assessment and levy of assessment for fiscal year 1996-97. ~'3 ,~ -b- A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S RE- PORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESS- MENT, ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEST PARK 3 PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10. Public Hearing - Willow Gardens Parks and Parkways Maintenance District; Conduct Public Hearing; reso- lution approving Engineer's Report, confirming dia- gram and assessment and levy of assessment for fiscal year 1996-97. 5,,~5'q A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEER'S RE- PORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESS- MENT, ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WILLOW GARDENS PARKS AND PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE DIS- PUBLIC HEARINGS over 8 years and the $54.00 per unit per parcel is the same as the current year. Councilman Mullin stated there was a 1983 class action settlement on West Park 1 & 2 and in West Park 3 that are absolved from the assessment. Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Servic- es Nagel stated those districts were paid from resid- ual funds awarded by the Court. Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Yee asked for information on the fund balances in each district. M/S Yee/Mullin - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 95-96 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing. Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Ser- vices Nagel stated this is the same action as previously described, however, the assessment is $60.00 per unit per parcel. Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing. M/S Penna/Yee - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 96-96 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing. Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Ser- vices Nagel stated that this assessment was $230.00 per unit per parcel. Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing. M/S Fernekes/Penna - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 97-96 6/12/96 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS 0. Public Hearing - Continued. TRICT 11. Public Hearing - Implementation of Stormwater Man- agement Program fees for Fiscal Year 1996-1997. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGES TO PRO- VIDE REVENUE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND APPROVING THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 12. Motion to accept the Terrabay sanitary sewer for maintenance upon the submittal of a $626,483 corpo- rate surety bond in accordance with the provisions of the Terrabay Subdivision Improvement Agreement dated 6/13/90. ,o~t9 b"/ PUBLIC HEARINGS Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing. Coordinator of Stormwater Management Program Wade stated if the resolution is adopted by Council the tax will be entered on the individual property tax rolls. Discussion followed: Councilman Yee stated there are two reserves, one we have and another if we retain the fee structure; there will be a balance if the resolution is adopted; this was supposed to be a 10% reduction in taxes; the Coordinator stated that the administrative fees were not included at the study session; Councilman Yee questioned how much the County Assessor's fee will be; the Coordinator does not believe the fee will change. Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Drago stated he will continue to vote no on this item, because he does not believe in unfunded mandates. M/S Mullin/Penna - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 98-96 Carried by majority voice vote, Mayor Drago voted no. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Director of Public Services Gibbs stated this action is required by the Subdivision Improvement Agree- ment and is a dedicated trunk line from the devel- opment to Linden and Canal St. He continued: this was built in 1991, dedicated and approved by the City; since that time it has sat waiting for the devel- opment to get started; the development was taken over by Sunchase; there are a number of infiltrations with the sewer and remedial action through the trunk line and he now finds it acceptable to hook up with the homes; the bond requirement is part of the agreement of 1990. 6/12/96 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ~,~-~ ~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Motion - Continued. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 13. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance related to attendance at regular meetings by Parking Place Commissioners. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.64.030 RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT REG- ULAR MEETINGS BY PARKING PLACE COM- MISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Discussion followed: the off-site sewer line goes south on Linden and ties into an existing line; it comes all the way to the Hillside Extension, Sister City Blvd. and turns on Airport and Armor and Cypress and Baden and connects on Canal St.; the City is responsible for maintenance; the construction was paid for by the development; at one time the City was considering combining the existing flow to the new line on Cypress, the line was too old and the City was going to upsize it, but did we; no, we did not, it is strictly sized for Terrabay; are the lines on Sister City Blvd. within the right-of-way; yes, it runs down the center of the street; Councilman Yee is concerned, what if this line is Phase II and comes into a street and we don't have an easement; we do have an easement to maintain it; what is holding up the bonds for usually it is the other way around - we get the surety bond first; the Director of Economic & Community Development Van Dyun feels Coun- cilcilman Yee's point is correct, however, the mech- anism laid out is that the dedication is on the sub- mission of the bond, but we are not going to accept the dedication until the bond comes forward; Coun- cilman Yee felt the bond should have been set up before it came to Council; the expediency is the hookup of the homes and if they don't give the bond they cannot hookup the homes; in the future bring the bond in first; there could be a performance bond instead; etc. M/S Yee/Fernekes - To accept the Terrabay sanitary sewer for maintenance upon the submittal of a $626,483 corporate surety bond in accordance with the provisions of the Terrabay Subdivision Im- provement Agreement dated 6/13/90. Carried by unanimous voice vote. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in its entirety. Mayor Drago noted the difference in the staff re- port and the ordinance in the wording "removed by petition of the voters". City Attorney Mattas stated it was shown correctly in the ordinance. 6/12/96 Page 11 AGENDA _AC!IQ_N TAKEN ~."7 ~/ LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 3. Motion - Continued. 14. Motion to waive reading, introduce and adopt an urgency ordinance mending the PERS contract 2 % at age 55 that becomes effective upon adoption, to_ O t90 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE BOARD OF ADMIN- ISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 5. Resolution appointing a designee for the visit to Pasig for Sister City documentation. ,~/~_~ A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELIZABETH S. NISPEROS AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AT THE SISTER CITY CELEBRATION AT PASIG CITY, A RE- PUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES GOOD AND WELFARE LEGISLATAIVE BUSINESS M/S Fernekes/Yee - To waive reading and introduce the ordinance. Discussion followed: why it takes a 415 vote to remove a Commissioner when it does not for other Boards and Commissions; it is due to the State statute; etc. Carried by unanimous voice vote. City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in its entirety and stated it was an urgency ordinance to take effect immediately upon adoption. M/S Yee/Fernekes - To waive reading, introduce and adopt the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1186-96 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Ser- vices Nagel gave a brief staff report: there are no Councilmembers available for the visit; Sister City Committee elected a Vice President, Elizabeth Nisperos, whom Mayor Drago and Councilman Penna met with last week; she will be designated to carry documents and presents to Pasig for the event; he is putting together a collage which includes a picture of the Council. M/S Penna/Yee - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 99-96 Carried by unanimous voice vote. GOOD AND WELFARE No one from the public chose to speak. Mayor Drago received a letter from the County Manager regarding the County Library District's funding cuts, and it requested a response. He be- lieves the County should come up with the shortfall. City Manager Wilson stated the County wants cities 6/12/96 Page 12 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 16. Closed Session pursuant to GC 54956: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation - International Association of Firefighters vs. City of South San Francisco. RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: GOOD AND WELFARE to form a joint powers authority that benefit from the library. They want to have a ballot measure for additional sales tax for County regional parks, also suggested adopting a parcel tax to pay for City libraries and those with facilities would run their own or the JPA would run the libraries. Mayor Drago stated the County is cutting parks and the libraries, yet spending millions on the County Hospital. Discussion followed: Councilman Penna does not feel it is right to ask the Council constituency for more money when it is the County's responsibility; City Manager will encourage County to pursue either option, for a healthy library in another com- munity is good for SSF, but we are not interested in being part of the JPA. Mayor Drago stated the second letter he has is to put LAFCO under the County. Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Mayor Drago - disagree with it becoming part of the County and want it kept in its current status. Councilman Penna is concerned about Pacific Bell changing the 415 prefix and feels the County should all be area code 415 and Marin should change. City Manager Wilson stated he will draft a letter to that effect. CLOSED SESSION Council entered a Closed Session at 9:32 p.m. to discuss the items noticed. Mayor Drago recalled the meeting to order at 9:55 p.m., all Council was present, no action was taken and direction was given. M/S Fernekes/Penna - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 9:56 p.m. 6/12/96 Page 13 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, City Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED. Jack Drago, Mayor City of South San Francisco 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. 6/12/96 Page 14