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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2003-07-09 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING JULY 9, 2003 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 7:02 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) 2. Roll Ca,Il Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Garbadno and Green, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez Absent: None 3. Public Comments None. o Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation, Costco v. City of South San Francisco, and Aetna v. City of South San Francisco Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 7:03 p.m. 7:23 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Direction given/no action taken. 5. Adjournment Motion-Garbarino/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: City of South San Francisco Approved: City of South San Francisco MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2003 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino, and Green, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Gonzalez INVOCATION: Given by Reverend John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATION'S · Proclamation - Recreation and Parks Month, July 2003 - Mayor Gonzalez presented the proclamation to Parks & Recreation Commissioners Judy Bush and Prudencia Nelson AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMISNTS Mr. Rick Gomez, 208 Armour Avenue, president of Historic Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association (HOTHRA), speaking in support of the construction of a sound wall along Sister Cities Boulevard, stated that the meeting held at the Terrabay gym on July 8, provided an opportunity for information to be brought before the community for discussion. Mr. Tom Carney, 66 Randolph Avenue, representing residents of Pecks Lot and Paradise Valley, read a prepared letter requesting consideration be given to a public hearing to address the sound wall issre. (Letter submitted to Council.) Ms. Kristina Zaldaaa, 106 Edison Avenue, speaking in support of the construction of a sound wall along Sister Cities Boulevard, spoke at length regarding the impact of noise on health and quality of life. Mr. Sonny Koya, 111 Claremont Avenue, speaking in support of the construction of a sound wall along Sister Cities Boulevard, suggested Council schedule a public forum in September that will give ample time to study all the reports, including the 1999 noise analysis. ~pb3 Mr. Ignacio A. Otozco, 86 Randolph Avenue, stated his support of the construction of a sound wall along Sister Cities Boulevard and that he is concerned for the safety of his children. (Spanish translation was provided by a member of the audience.) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and fimdraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilman Fcrnekes reported that the Annual Day in the Park subcommittee (Femekes/ Matsumoto) tr et and the event is close to being fully funded by sponsors. He further reported attencing the League of California Cities Administrative Policy Committee meeting that reviews bills and makes recommendations to the State legislature. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, Police Chief Raffaelli reported on the recent visit by President Bush to San Mateo County and the mutual aid that was provided by the City, at the City's expense. At the request >f Councilman Green, Police Chief Raffaelli and Fire Chief Lee reported on Fourth of July activities and the amount of illegal fire works confiscated and discharged within the City's limits. Chief Lee reported one small grass fire, but no injuries. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto reminded staff to send attendance letters to Board and Commission rr_embers who have missed three meetings. With consensu ~ from the Council, Mayor Gonzalez announced that Councilman Fernekes is designated the South San Francisco delegate to the 2003 Annual League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento and the alternate is Councilman Garbarino. Mayor Gonzalez reported on attending several regional meetings including a Federal Highway and Transit Administration meeting to review the Bay Area transportation planning process and voiced his support for ferry service and increasing bus service. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to ~pprove the minutes of the June 25 and July 1, 2003 special meetings and June 25, 20~3 regular meeting 2. Motion to oonfirm expense claims of July 9, 2003 in the amount of $1,445,210.38 o Resolution No. 64-2003, authorizing the endorsement of the Cities that Read campaign for literacy Resolution No. 65-2003, approving a lease agreement between San Mateo County Harbor Distfct and State Department ofFish and Game for construction of improveme:~ts to the fishing pier at Oyster Point Marina REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 9, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 2 Resolutior No. 66-2003, authorizing a budget amendment (No. 03-25) to adjust various Sewer Fur d revenues for FY 2003-04 6. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Father Bill Justice, June 29, 2003 Motion-G~_rbarino/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of an ordinance adding SSF Municipal Code Chapter 15.30, new constructicn or replacement of wood burning appliances Public hea:'ing opened. Staffrepor: presented by Assistant City Manager Van Duyn. Public hearing closed. In response to questions from Councilman Garbarino regarding the level of air pollution in South San Francisco, Assistant City Manager Van Duyn reported that wood burning pollution is not a problem in South San Francisco. For the bevefit of the public, Mayor Gonzalez read SSFMC Section 15.30.030(b) that lists the prohibited fuels to be burned. Assistant City Manager Van Duyn stated that information regarding the wood-buming ordinance ~nd prohibited fuels will be included in the citywide newsletter. Mayor Pro Tem Matst~moto suggested a hand out be made available at Day in the Park. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance adding SSFMC Cl~apter 15.30, new construction or replacement of wood burning appliances. Unanimous, y approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Resolution ~pproving classification descriptions, adjustments to salary schedules, and/or unit desigm_tions Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. Councilmar_ Green questioned the restructuring of the Recreation and Community Services Department regarding the current and future number of Recreation Supervisors. Staff respor ded that there are no intentions to increase the number of Recreation Supervisors. REGULAR CITY CO[NCIL MEETING JULY 9, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 3 Councilman Green verified, and staff confirmed, that the positions being reclassified are budgeted and funds have been allocated in the FY 2003-04 budget. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 67-2003, approving personnel changes, including classification descriptions, salary ranges and unit designatioa for specified positions. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implemen' Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. (No discussion.) Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending gSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 10. Resolution urging the Califomia legislature to use a balanced approach in adopting the State budg ~t Staffrepor: and visual presentation presented by Finance Director Steele. He stated that staff is seelcing authorization to forward necessary letters on behalf of Council to the State legislature when time is of the essence. City Manager Wilson requested that the Mayor sigr the letters. (A memo on language omitted from the staff report was distributed to Council.) Mayor Gor.zalez stated his opposition to any tax increases and that he was uncomfortable agreeing to the resolutions unless an amount was specified. After a lengthy discussion between Council and staff, City Manager Wilson suggested the current process not be changed and that letters continue to be reviewed by the full Council be_-'ore the Mayor signs. No action txken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Fernekes/S econd-Garbarino: To adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvia M. Payne, 12 ity Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: ~ Pedro Gonzalez,~Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 9, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 4