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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 23, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
1. Call to Order 6:47 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present:
Councilmembers Fernekes, Garbafino and
Green, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor
Gonzalez
Absent: None
3. Public Comments None.
4. Interviews for the Cultural Arts Commission and Housing Authority
Council interviewed the following applicants (questions were consistent with those asked at
the February 12 meeting):
Housing Authority:
Cultural Arts Commission:
Mr. Jim Claar (reappointment)
Ms. Sandra Ige
(Recess:
Ms. Patricia Fourie
Mr. Anthony Violanti
Mr. Arthur Tognazzini
Ms. Debbie Carey
7:05 pm - 7:08 pm)
Mayor Gonzalez announced that appointments will be considered at the end of the regular
City Council meeting.
(Recess: 7:39 pm - 8:48 pm)
5. Discussion and appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission and Housing Authority
· Housing Authority - 1 seat open, 1 applicant
Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To reappoint Jim Claar to the Housing Authority for a
third full term, term expiring March 31, 2007. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Cultural Arts Commission - 3 seats open, 5 applicants
1st Ballot
Patricia Fourie
Anthony Violanti
2nd Ballot
Debbie Carey
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To appoint Patricia Fourie, Anthony Violanti and Debbie
Carey to the Cultural Arts Commission, no term limit. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
6. Adjournment
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
City of South San Francisco
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:48 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Femekes, Garbadno, and Green,
Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Gonzalez
INVOCATION:
Reverend John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church
PRESENTATIONS
· Proclamation: National Historic Preservation Week, May 5-11, 2003 - presented by Mayor
Gonzalez to Historic Preservation Commission Chairman Bob Masuda
· Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 13-19, 2003 -
presented by Councilman Fernekes to Dispatcher Karen Whitley
· Teen Poetry Contest Winners - Librarians Ann Mahon and Ann Kerin announced the
contest winners Tabitha Bender, Frank Romero, Janelle Mamini (not present) and Allison
McKay. Mayor Gonzalez presented awards to each of the students.
· Emergency Preparedness Update - Battalion Chief Jim Selvitella provided information on
home emergency supply kits. He reviewed guidelines for keeping them accessible and well
maintained.
· BART Construction Update - Ann Marie Cullen, informed Council that she will be the
South San Francisco BART Liaison until June 22. She gave a visual overview on the
current status, reported that the South San Francisco station is complete and that correction
work is virtually complete. She announced opening day celebrations will be held on June
21 and the Millbrae art unveiling is Saturday, May 3.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Joe D'Angelo, 310 Evergreen Drive, announced that the South San Francisco Sister Cities
Committee is hosting a Filipino Fiesta Night Dinner on Sunday, April 27, in the Municipal
Services Building. He stated concern regarding the impact BART will have on Sunshine
Gardens, and requested that an update be provided on traffic calming measures, a timeline on
the opening of the McLellan Extension and posting of permit parking-only signs. He also
requested further information on regulations associated with the City issuing parking passes,
enforcing parking violations, and if additional parking will be provided for high school students.
City Manager Wilson stated that a response to Mr. D'Angelo's concerns will be provided at the
May 14 meeting.
Mr. Steve Savage, 308 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco Classroom Teachers Union,
thanked Council for its support of AB 264 and for attending the April 10 public support rally.
He explained the purpose of the bill and asked that the public send letters of support to
Assemblyman Mullin.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
Councilman Green reported that he attended the San Mateo County Progress Seminar, AB264
rally at City Hall, Safe Harbor's graduation ceremony, a Community Preservation Task Force
meeting, the Airport noise subcommittee (Green/Garbarino) meeting and a budget
subcommittee (Femekes/Green) meeting. He announced that the South San Francisco
Firefighters Union is sponsoring its 16th annual golf tournament that benefits the Alisa Ann
Ruch Bum Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she attended a C/CAG meeting, the Progress Seminar, and
the Fire Department badge ceremony for Fire Marshal Maurice Dong.
Councilman Garbarino reported attending the AB264 rally, homeless shelter graduation
ceremony, Progress Seminar, County emergency services meeting, toured the Grand Avenue
Library's History Room and Community Learning Center, and attended the Recreation
Department's annual Easter egg hunt. He acknowledged Library Director Sommer for her
efforts associated with the Transaction Based Reimbursement bill.
Councilman Femekes reported on the Council budget subcommittee meeting and acknowledged
Mr. Steve Savage and Ms. Karen Stanfill for their educational efforts in the community. He
stated concem regarding his recent tour of the Terrabay site and a collapsed section of hillside.
He asked that Council be provided with a report on what caused the collapse and corrective
measures. He stated his disappointment with the current design of the Terrabay soundwall. He
suggested staff re-visit the current version, look for an alternative and return to Council for
review.
Mayor Gonzalez stated he attended the events previously mentioned by Councilmembers, and a
press conference with Oakland State Senator Perata regarding SB916, toll bridge revenues to
expand ferry service.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of April 9, 2003
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of April 23, 2003 in the amount of $1,849,000.01
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Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1322-2003, amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12,
implementing Council approved position title additions for the position of Safety
Inspector
Resolution No. 36-2003, approving a stop sign at the intersection of Zamora Drive and
Alhambra Road
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matusmoto: To approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Resolution designating a survey area for amendment of the Gateway Redevelopment
Project Area and approve by motion issuance of a request for proposals for the lead
consultant to prepare the plan amendment
Staff report presented by Housing and Redevelopment Manager Fragoso.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto questioned if this amendment had an impact on the Harbor
Commission's project review process. Staff clarified its purpose, that the Harbor
Commission must bring any long-term leases (joiners) before City Council for approval,
and that a master plan for the marina has never been adopted.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 37-2003, designating a
survey area for the amendment of the Gateway Redevelopment Project Area.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Green: To issue a request for proposals for the lead
consultant to prepare the plan amendment. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To adjoum the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
Syl~a M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
(~Pe d~onzalez,9~~, ,~ M~or
City of South San Francisco
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