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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 21, 1999
CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM
400 GRAND AVENUE
CALLTO ORDER: 5:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present:
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Mullin and Penna,
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto* and Mayor Datzman.
Absent:
Councilman Fernekes**
*Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto arrived at 5:22 p.m.
**Excused, out of town on vacation
OTHERS PRESENT: Staff:
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas,
Assistant City Attorney Bardos, Director of
Economic and Community Development Van
Duyn, Public Works Director Gibbs, Parks,
Recreation and Maintenance Services Director
Nagel, Finance Director Brooks, Library Director
Sommer, Fire Chief Lee, Police Chief Raffaelli,
Redevelopment Project Manager Beyer, Chief
Planner Sparks, Public Works Superintendent
White, City Engineer Kianpour, CDBG Coordinator
Fragoso, Project Planner Lappen.
Consultants: Stephen Wehr and Mark Seiler, Terranomics
Larry Tartar, Pinnacle
Also Present: Michele Marcucci, Robert Giorgi, Jim Metz, Bill
Borba III, Bill Borba, Jr., and Paul Copland
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
STUDY SESSION
Presentation - Terranomics Downtown Plan
Councilman Penna stated he would be abstaining from participating, citing that he owns
property within the 300' radius of the area being discussed.
Assistant City Attorney Bardos advised Council that it may continue with the study
session since there was a quorum present to open the meeting.
Staff provided background information to Council and brought them up to date on the
Downtown Plan.
Messrs. Wehr and Seiler presented a conceptual plan for the downtown area, bounded by
Highway 101 (east), Linden Avenue (west), Baden Avenue (south) and Miller Avenue
(north). An area diagram indicating potential, immediate and new construction. The
consultants stated they were looking at developing a site at Grand Avenue and Airport
Boulevard for an office building with both tenant and public parking. The second phase
indicated possible future development, which could be additional office, or residential/
retail uses.
Councilmembers discussed Terranomics approach to studying, analyzing, marketing and
implementing the plan. Mr. Wehr felt the first phase could be completed in the year
2001, depending on the process. The consultants stated they concentrated on creating a
"central core area", studied possible uses, and looked at issues such as safety, parking
deficiency, drawing from El01, and interfacing with transit systems. Council stressed its
concern that the strategy include attracting the El01 "11-2" crowd. The consultants
reviewed methods of rejuvenating and promoting the downtown by using attractions that
are "market driven". Messrs. Wehr and Seiler felt their relationship with Council must be
open to discuss changes and be flexible.
Messrs. Wehr and Seiler responded to questions raised by Rob Giorgi and Jim Metz
concerning Terranomics financial interest in the project and the time the consultants
personally spent visiting the downtown area.
With a consensus from Council to move forward with the project, staff stated a report
will be presented to the Redevelopment Agency with specific recommendations.
Councilman Penna rejoined the City Council meeting.
City Attorney Mattas requested a Closed Session be added to the agenda, requiring a vote of
Council.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: Motion to add an item to the Agenda (Closed Session) to
the Agenda. Approved by voice vote.
Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Existing Litigation - Molieri
vs. City of South San Francisco
Convened into Closed Session: 6:31 p.m.
Reconvened into Open Session:
7:20 p.m. Councilmembers Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro
Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman present.
Mayor Datzman announced direction given/no action taken.
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4.b Presentation - Capital Improvement Budget
Councilman Penna announced he would be leaving the meeting due to a scheduling
conflict.
Staff presented opening remarks, indicating staff will provide an update on projects
requiring Council involvement and direction, and will introduce several new projects for
Council's information.
(Cassette Tape No. 2)
Spruce School Learning Center - presentation made by Larry Tartar, consultant
(concept approved)
Library Expansion - presentation made by Director Sommer (further study required)
Flyover/Hook Ramp - presentation made by Director Gibb (Council approved
phasing)
Municipal Parks - presentation made by Director Nagel (concept approved for
Avalon Park and minor items at Orange Park/further study required for major items at
Orange Park)
Fire Station - presentation made by Chief Lee (further study required)
Junipero Serra Slope Repair - presentation made by Superintendent White (concept
approved)
Council raised questions and commented on each of the Capital Improvement items.
Mayor Datzman opened the discussion by proposing a bond to finance the projects to
insure quality community facilities. He suggested looking at other communities (e.g.,
Mountain View, San Leandro) and seeing what they did right or wrong. Councilman
Mullin supported the idea and suggested looking at those communities' funding sources
also.
(Cassette Tape No. 3)
Due to additional items to be discussed staff agreed to schedule another study session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Councilmembers Fernekes and Penna.
Respectfully Submitted:
Sylvia M. Pa~rk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
of South San Fr~cisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral
communications, 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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