HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2004-07-28 (2)CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2004
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
7:32 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino and Gonzalez,
Vice Mayor Green and Mayor Matsumoto
None
Led by Ms. Linda Dellanini
Pastor Tate Crisp, Good News Chapel
Project Read's Learning Wheels- Literacy Program Manager Holly Fulghum-Nutters
and Literacy Services Coordinator Pat Jarvis reviewed the components of the program.
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No changes.
Ms. Maria Martinucci announced the Kiwanis' annual garage sale will be held over the
weekend of August 21-22, 2004 at the Morning Brew cafe.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Announcements
· Committee Reports
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and
fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions.
Councilman Gonzalez reported that he attended the monthly meeting of the Lindenville
business owners to discuss the status of the Colma Creek channelization project and commented
that the work is a big improvement.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of July 14, 2004
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 28, 2004 in the amount of $4,122,223.43
Resolution No. 78-2004, approving Amendment No. 9 to the professional services
agreement with Meyers Nave Riback Silver and Wilson
Resolution No. 73-2004, authorizing acceptance of funds for the SSFPD/ABC training
and enforcement grant project in the amount of $30,000
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Resolution No. 74-2004, amending master fee schedule to increase parking meter rates
for certain areas within Parking District #1 from $.25/hour to $.50/hour
6. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Roberto Mendez, 7/23/04
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Resolution authorizing inclusion of two ballot measures related to the City's transient
occupancy tax and new commercial billboard tax on the next municipal election ballot in
November, 2004, authorizing the ballot title and statement, authorizing preparation of an
impartial analysis by the City Attorney, and authorizing specified City Council members
to prepare and sign a ballot argument in favor of the proposed initiative measures
Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by Assistant City Attorney Johnson.
Public heating closed.
Councilmember Femekes and Vice Mayor Green volunteered to prepare and sign a
ballot argument in favor of the transient occupancy tax ballot measure and
Councilmembers Garbarino and Gonzalez volunteered to do the same for the billboard
tax ballot measure.
Councilman Gonzalez suggested the billboard tax be increased from 8% to 8.25% to be
consistent with the local sales tax. City Attorney Johnson stated that due to the timing
constraints and the public heating process the modification could not be made at this
time, but the increase could be re-considered by Council before the 2005 general
municipal election. Councilman Fernekes stated that the 8% tax rate was proposed
because it is consistent with the 8% commercial parking tax.
In response to Mayor Matsumoto's question about revenue derived from double-sided
billboards, staff clarified that the tax is based on the revenue generated by a billboard,
which is based on the square footage of advertising space.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 75-2004, establishing
November 2, 2004 as the date for a special municipal election on a proposed ballot
measure seeking voter authorization to impose a one percent (1%) increment to be added
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to the City's existing excise tax on the privilege of using hotel accommodations in the
city raising the total tax from eight percent (8%) to nine percent (9%) with the
incremental amount being used for park, library, public safety and recreation services;
establishing policies and procedures in connection with such an election; amending the
City Clerk budget; and requesting the County Clerk to conduct the election.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 76-2004, authorizing
placement on the November ballot a measure seeking voter authorization to collect a
business license tax on those entities having advertising signs located within the city
based upon the gross receipts of those entities from revenue derived from said signs and
amending Title 6 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, Business Regulations, to
specify entities subject to the license requirement and establishing procedures for
collecting the business license tax. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Report on neighborhood meetings related to BART parking restrictions
Staff report presented by Chief Raffaelli.
Vice Mayor Green discussed with Chief Raffaelli the low response to the survey, but it
was agreed that most homeowners are complacent and if the program is cancelled the
residents may then become more vocal. Chief Raffaelli suggested suspending the
citation writing for four months and report back to Council if complaints are received.
Mayor Matsumoto stated support to leave the program as is for now, at least until after
the results of Measure A on the November ballot are known. Vice Mayor Green agreed
that there was no need to modify the program at this time, but asked that residents with
special needs be allowed guest passes if justified. ChiefRaffaelli stated that special
circumstances could be authorized. Council also agreed that the citation process should
continue and not be suspended.
9. Resolution approving the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY 2004-05
Staffreport presented by Interim City Engineer Chuck.
Vice Mayor Green asked for explanation on several proposed
projects, which staff clarified.
Mayor Matsumoto requested that next year a study session be held prior to adoption of
the program for a more comprehensive review.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 77-2004, approving
the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2004-2005 and approving plans and
specifications for projects under this program. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjoumed the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Submitted by:
Sylvia M. Payne, City Cl~(rk
City of South San Francisco
Karyl l~latsumoto, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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