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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-07-28o CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING July 28, 1999 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 6:35 p.m. Present: Absent: Others Present: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Femekes, Mullin and Penna, and Mayor Datzman. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto (excused, attending League of California Cities forum) Assistant City Manager Moss and Human Resources Director Bower None Interview Applicants for Parking Place Commission Director Bower introduced each applicant to the Council. Applicants were interviewed in the following order and responded to questions from each Councilmember: · Barbara Irli · Frances Luster Mayor Datzman requested the applicants remain in the Atrium area as Council will be taking action. Councilman Penna stepped down from his seat. Discussion and Appointment to Parking Place Commission Councilman Penna rejoined the Council. After a brief discussion of the voting process, Council voted by ballot with the following results: · Mary Giusti reappointed, term expiring December 31, 2000. Frances Luster appointed, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of Marie Peterson, term expiring December 31, 1999 and automatic reappointment on January 1, 2000, to a three year term expiring December 31, 2002; · Barbara Irli, effective immediately, to fill the open position held by Barbara Ziegler, term expiring December 31, 2001. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To re-appoint Mary Giusti to the Parking Place Commission, and appoint Frances Luster and Barbara Irli to the Parking Place Commission. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. Ms. Luster and Ms. Irli were invited come back into the Community Room, and Mayor Datzman announced their appointments to the Parking Place Commission and Council offered its congratulations. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m.. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: Sylvia M. Payne,~Eity Clerk City of South San Francisco J~r.es L. Datzman, M~r,~-,j ~idy of South San F a~sco-- 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 1999 PAGE 2 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 1999 Municipal Services Building Community Room CALL TO ORDER: 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, and Mayor Datzman Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto (excused, attending League of California Cities forum) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Datzman INVOCATION: Reverend Richard Neeley, Grand Avenue Baptist Church PRESENTATIONS 1999 Tree City Award - An award banner was presented by Department of Forestry representative David Wachtel to Beautification Committee Chairperson Alphonse Seubert. Mr. Wachtel noted that this was the City's 15th year for receiving the award. BART Monthly Update - Ms. Jaymie Steen presented an update on the BART-SFO Extension through South San Francisco and reported that the bid opening for the South San Francisco station will be August 31, 1999. Ms. Steen indicated that the tunnel is approximately 60' below the surface. Mr. Tom Horton, Supervising Engineer, explained the use of the five ventilation structures for the BART tunnel system in South San Francisco, and stated it is used for emergency purposes to either draw out smoke or pull in air. Fans are tested once a month for fifteen minutes. BART will train the South San Francisco Fire Department to access the system and to coordinate BART evacuation procedures. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Raymond Urbancic, 1700 E1 Camino Real, Rue 19, Space 7, presented an aerial photograph of the Treasure Island Trailer Court area, and showed how close BART construction is to the mobile homes. He presented photographs of damage caused by earth movement and pounding which has affected 44 mobile homes. Photographs were also given to Council and staff for review. Mr. Urbancic requested that all repairs be made by BART and Tutor-Saliba. Ms. Melinda Cohen-Huntley, 1700 E1 Camino Real, Rue 21, Space 37, informed Council of events that have taken place in the past two weeks and read from a prepared letter, dated July 26, 1999 to Tudor-Saliba Construction (copies were given to Council) listing demands to correct ongoing problems. Mayor Datzman requested that this item be agendized for the August 11, 1999 Council meeting for further discussion and consideration. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Fernekes requested staff to prepare a TCI customer service status report for the August 11, 1999 Council meeting. Councilman Mullin reported that he recently attended the National Association to Insure a Sound-controlled Environment (NOISE) conference held in Millbrae on behalf of the City. Mayor Datzman stated that North County Mayors shared concerns regarding Assembly Bill 670 (transit orient destinations near BART stations) with Assembly and BART representatives to discuss local controls. The bill has been amended and will be heard in August. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Mullin reported that the Airport/ANIP Subcommittee (Mullin/Penna) met with staff to discuss the scope of the noise consultant's (Dr. Sanford Fidel) contract. He stated that he attended the fourth meeting of the Airport Community Roundtable subcommittee to discuss revising the noise complaint process and that there are various other meetings scheduled to discuss and improve the reporting system. He also reported that a public comment meeting is being held at the South San Francisco Conference Center on August 4, 1999 to discuss the Proposed Airfield Reconfiguration Project. Mayor Datzman recognized Councilman Mullin for his active and appreciated participation with the Airport/Community Roundtable on behalf of the City. (Cassette Tape No. 2) Councilman Fernekes reported that the Day in the Park Subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) and staff are working diligently toward the September 18, 1999 event. He stated that the subcommittee will be making a presentation at the September 8, 1999 City Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to Approve the Minutes of the July 14, 1999 Special, Special Joint/ Redevelopment and Regular Meetings 2. Motion to Confirm Expense Claims of July 28, 1999 in the Amount of $3,726,764.97 o Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 1248-99, Related to Appointment Procedures for Boards and Commissions, Terms of Cultural Arts Commissioners and Compensation Paid to Commissioners REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 1999 PAGE 2 Councilman Mullin requested Agenda Item No. 4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for a question and No 5 be pulled for a comment. Motion-Femekes/Second-Penna: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Construction of the Americans with Disabilities Act Play Area Renovations at Winston Manor Park #1 to Bauman Landscape, Inc., in the Amount of $135,822 Councilman Mullin asked if there was a penalty for a contractor withdrawing a bid and Director Nagel stated that a contractor must forfeit a $10,000 bid bond that is deposited when a bid is submitted. Motion-MullirgSecond-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 104-99, awarding a construction contract to Bauman Landscape, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $135,822 for construction of the Americans with Disabilities Act Play Area Renovations at Winston Manor Park #1. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto. Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Cooperation Agreement Between South San Francisco and County of San Mateo for the Purpose of Continuing a Consortium Required to Receive HOME Funds Councilman Mullin asked, and staff verified, that the reason the City is part of the consortium is to reach the $500,000 plateau required to receive HOME funds. Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 105-99, authorizing approval and execution of a cooperation agreement between South San Francisco, Daly City and San Mateo County for the purpose of continuing a consortium required to receive HOME funds. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. ADMINISTRATIVE BUS]NESS Resolution Awarding Contract to Bauman Landscape, Inc. for Construction of the Avalon Park Renovation Project in the Amount of $871,125.65 Director Nagel presented the staff report and a color rendering of the site. He advised Council that a protest was received from Watkin and Bortolussi objecting to Bauman's application which had omitted subcontractors addresses and phone numbers. Mr. Jim Davis, Watkin and Boltolussi, 77 Larkspur, San Rafael, stated he submitted his company's bid package, taking great care to see that the form was completed properly. He felt Bauman's bid was non-responsive since it was not completed properly and therefore should be rejected. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that he reviewed the statement by Watkin and Bortolussi and found the omission to be a minor irregularity, the material terms of the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 1999 PAGE 3 contract is the primary emphasis. He informed Council that findings (Exhibit A) have been made for Council to adopt with the resolution. In response to Mayor Datzman question about the park's funding source, Director Nagel stated that a portion of the funding is from the Avalon Terrace Development park in-lieu fees. Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 106-99, including findings, awarding a contract to Bauman Landscape, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $871,125.65 for the Avalon Park Renovation Project. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS .. Motion to Waive Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Adding SSFMC Chapter 8.58, Prohibiting Solicitation of Contributions, Business or Employment from Occupants of Motor Vehicles on City Streets Chief Raffaelli presented the staff report. Councilman Penna asked if this ordinance was a violation of the first amendment and City Attorney Mattas stated he believes it is not a violation of the constitution. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 8.58 to the Municipal Code of the City of South San Francisco regarding solicitations directed to occupants of motor vehicles. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL: None. GOOD AND WELFARE: None. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Labor Negotiations for Executive Management; and Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Existing Litigation - Molieri vs. City of South San Francisco (Recess: 8:45 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.) Convened into Closed Session: 8:50 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session: 11:16 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin, Penna, and Mayor Datzman. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto. Mayor Datzman announced that direction given/no action taken. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 1999 PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT Motion-Femekes/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the City Council meeting at 11:16 p.m. Approved by voice vote. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: ayne, City Clerk th San Francisco 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 5