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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2004
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 Gonzalez
Vice Mayor Green and Mayor Matsumoto
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by County Supervisor Mark Church
INVOCATION:
Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church
PRESENTATIONS
Peninsula Baby Bullet Service - SamTrans Senior Planner Michelle Bouchard gave a
visual presentation on the program's proposed service levels, public involvement and
program implementation. In response to Council's questions, Ms. Bouchard explained
that the Baby Bullet is scheduled to stop at four locations, and that the current ridership
in South San Francisco does not warrant a stop, but the service will be monitored and
adjusted if warranted. (Copies of the presentation and train schedule were distributed to
Council.)
Measure A Expenditure Plan Policies and Programs - San Mateo County Supervisor
Mark Church, Chair of the Transportation Authority (TA), briefly addressed the
importance of Measure A, the role of the Authority, and that public input is being sought
regarding the draft expenditure plan. Mr. Howard Goode, TA Chief Development
Officer, gave a visual presentation and provided detailed information on how Measure A
funds are allocated, program funding proposals, and the strategy for renewing the
measure before it expires in 2008. Mr. Goode responded to Council's questions and
advised Councilman Gonzalez to present any requests for increased ferry service
funding to the City/County Association of Governments or at the TA workshop being
held February 28 in San Carlos. (Copies of presentation were submitted to Council.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Teresa Carfizales, South San Francisco, urged Council to re-open the Grand Avenue
Library on Saturdays and that it has been a hardship for her family to access a library since its
closure. Mayor Matsumoto directed staff to contact Ms. Carrizales.
(Recess: 8:52 pm- 9:03 pm)
AGENDA REVIEW
Acting City Manager Nagel requested Agenda Item Nos. 6 and 7 be removed.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Announcements
Councilmembers reported on community/regional activities and announced upcoming
events.
· Committee Reports
Councilman Garbarino reported that the CDBG subcommittee (Garbarino/Matsumoto)
reviewed the requests for FY 2004-05 and that recommendations will be submitted to the
full Council for approval.
Councilman Gonzalez reported that he attended the monthly meeting of the Lindenville area
businesses to further discuss Colma Creek flooding issues.
Vice Mayor Green reported on the monthly SFO/Community Roundtable meeting and that
SFO is the first airport in the nation to have a PRMSOIA radar system, costing $10 million,
that will allow precision runway monitoring.
As the City's CMAQ representative, Mayor Matsumoto solicited feedback from Council on
the Measure A presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of February 11, 2004
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of February 25, 2004 in the amount of $875,196.94
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1330-2004, repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.08 and adding
Chapter 15.08, adopting and amending the California Building Code, 2001 edition;
Ordinance No. 1331-2004, repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.12 and adding Chapter 15.12,
adopting and amending the Califomia Plumbing Code, 2001 edition; Ordinance No.
1332-2004, repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.16 and adding Chapter 15.16, adopting and
amending the California Mechanical Code, 2001 edition; Ordinance No. 1333-2004,
repealing SSFMC Chapter 15.20 and adding Chapter 15.20, adopting and amending the
California Electrical Code, 2001 edition; Ordinance No. 1334-2004, amending SSFMC
Chapter 15.10, "Uniform Housing Code"; Ordinance No. 1335-2004, amending S SFMC
Chapter 15.06, "Uniform Administrative Code"; and Ordinance No. 1336-2004,
repealing SSFMC Chapters 15.24, 15.32 and 15.44 and adopting Chapter 15.24,
adopting and amending the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition
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5. Motion to accept the Colma Creek Bank Protection project as complete in accordance
with plans and specifications
6. Motion to accept the FY 2002-03 Street Slurry Seal Project as complete in accordance
with plans and specifications
Item removed from Agenda.
7. Motion to accept the Westborough Boulevard Resurfacing Project as complete in
accordance with plans and specifications
Item removed from Agenda.
8. Resolution No. 15-2004, approving a service agreement to provide part-time dispatch
service to the Town of Colma, and an agreement with Hitech Systems, Inc. for the
installation of communication center workstations in the amount of $14,193
9. Resolution No. 16-2004, in support of the Regional Measure 2, traffic congestion relief
plan
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar, as submitted.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Mayor Matsumoto requested Item No. 12 be considered next.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Resolution of necessity and authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the
acquisition of certain land for the Wet Weather Program Phase I (Assessor Parcel
Numbers: 015-113-180, 015-113-290, 015-113-330, 015-113-410, 015-113-450 and
015-115-540)
Staff report presented by Public Works Director John Gibbs.
City Attorney Mattas advised Council on the eminent domain proceedings and that the
issue of value is not before Council for consideration.
Ms. Melissa Wurster, speaking on behalf of Parking Company of America, informed
Council that PCA has not received the required offer of compensation and therefore the
resolution of necessity cannot be adopted. She further stated that PCA objects to the
adoption of the resolution based upon other provisions of eminent domain law.
Mr. Allan Wells, Penske Truck Leasing, stated his company's concern is regarding the
term "eminent domain" and suggested it be called a right-of-easement.
City Attorney Mattas responded to the issues raised and explained that the process is to
ensure that the project timeline is adhered to while negotiations are conducted with
property owners. He stated that appropriate actions have been taken. Staff further
discussed the process with Council, explaining that the temporary construction
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ensure that the project timeline is adhered to while negotiations are conducted with
property owners. He stated that appropriate actions have been taken. Staff further
discussed the process with Council, explaining that the temporary construction
easements are of modest value. Director Gibbs reported on the success of negotiations
with other affected property owners.
Ms. Wurster reiterated her objection that Government Code section 7267.2, offer of
compensation, was not received by PCA. City Attorney Mattas suggested that the
motion include the consideration to omit the two properties (015-113-290/330 and 015-
113-410) from the resolution of necessity if it is found that the property owner was not
properly noticed. He further advised Council that the resolution requires a 4/5 vote.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 17-2004, determining
that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of certain land and directing
the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Wet Weather Project for APNs 015-
113-180, 015-115-540, and 015-113-450, including APNs 015-113-290/330 and 015-
113-410 with confirmation that legally adequate offers have been provided to the parties
as determined by the City Attorney, if not, the matter will be brought back before the
City Council. Unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Fernekes, Garbarino and Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Green, and Mayor
Matsumoto. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
10.
Resolution supporting a statewide ballot initiative to require voter approval before State
government may take local tax funds.
Staff report and visual presentation provided by Finance Director Jim Steele.
Councilmembers stated their support for the initiative.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 18-2004, supporting a
statewide ballot initiative to require voter approval before state govermnent may take
local tax funds. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
11.
Resolution amending the FY 2003-04 operating budget to include the various changes to
revenues and expenditures contained in the Mid-Year Financial Report
Staff report and visual presentation provided by Finance Director Jim Steele.
In response to Councilman Gonzalez's question if layoffs or services are being cut, staff
stated it was not being proposed at this time, but service reductions are being looked at
for the next budget year; recommendations will be brought to the Council subcommittee
and then to a study session.
In response to Mayor Matsumoto, staff stated that salaries and benefits are 80% of the
general fund budget.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 19-2004, amending
the 2003-2004 operating budget (04-16) to include the various changes to revenues and
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COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilman Gonzalez reported that flyers are being taped to street light posts and damaging the
paint. He requested, with the concurrence of Council, that the city ordinance be enforced for
posting no handbills and violators be fined. Acting City Manager Nagel stated that the matter
will be followed up on.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Syl~,ia M. Payne, City Cle~'k
City of South San Francisco
App.roved,: ,
' Karyl"M~tsumoto, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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