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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-01-26 (2) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:37 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Garbarino, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Green Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Green INVOCATION: Given by Pastor Mike Coutts, Hillside Church of God PRESENTATIONS · Project Read Update - Literacy Program Manager Holly Fulghum-Nutters gave a visual presentation on the program's background, purpose and accomplishments. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel requested Agenda Item No. 5 be removed from the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Mike Henwood, reiterated his concerns regarding the rights of bicyclists that are being violated by motor vehicle drivers. He suggested a public awareness program be started similar to Sonoma's. Mayor Green suggested an article be included in the next citywide newsletter. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Appointments to Council Subcommittees - Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested the Farmers Market Subcommittee be added to the list. Councilmembers agreed to the Mayor's 2005 subcommittee appointments. · Announcements · Committee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, regional meetings, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Mayor Green and Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes reported on their recent meeting with the Kaiser Permanente subcommittee and the purpose of the subcommittee. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on a recent C/CAG meeting and that priorities are being set for the coming year. She asked that if there are any legislative issues of personal importance to bring it to her attention. Mayor Green announced that the budget subcommittee (Green/Fernekes) will be meeting on Tuesday, February 1. Councilman Fernekes requested tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Joanie Bonanno. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 11 and 12, 2005 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of January 26, 2005 in the amount of $1,810,400.08 3. Resolution No. 10-2005, authorizing a master lease agreement through the Association of Bay Area Governments for vehicle purchases 4. Resolution awarding construction contract to Cagwin & Dorward for the Common Greens Tree Removal Project in the amount of $66,560 Item removed from Consent Calendar. 5. Resolution authorizing a license agreement with Shell California Pipeline Company for operating petroleum pipeline Item removed from Agenda. 6. Resolution No. 11-2005, supporting an application for the City/County Association of Governments' Transit Oriented Development Incentive Program 7. Resolution No. 12-2005, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from Genentech, Inc., to the Police Department to benefit community youth, in the amount of $10,000 8. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Mike Rozzi, retiree, 1/14/05 Councilman Gonzalez requested Agenda Item No. 4 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No 4. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Agenda Item No. 4: Councilman Gonzalez asked for clarification on how many trees are being removed and questioned if the public is being made aware of the project. Acting Public Works Superintendent Gok presented the staff report and stated that neighbors have been notified. (Photos of examples of damaged trees were distributed to Council.) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned if the City is held to the same standard as the public regarding the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Acting Superintendent Gok stated the City is held to the same standard and permits are being applied for. He further explained the tree replacement and location program. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 13-2005, awarding a construction contract for the Common Greens Tree Removal Project to Cagwin & Dorward in the amount of $66,560. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS o Discussion and appointments to Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Authority, Parking Place Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Personnel Board and Planning Commission Mayor Green reviewed the interview process held on December 15, 2004 and January 25, 2005, and thanked those who applied for the various boards/commissions. Mayor Pro Tem Femekes suggested that applicants be put through an orientation process and become more informed by attending commission meetings, a review of the Brown Act and parliamentary procedures. He stated that it would not be a prerequisite to being appointed to a board/commission, but it would be helpful. Councilmembers agreed and staff was directed to start developing a process. Ballots were distributed and appointments were made as follows: Historic Preservation Commission (3 seats open, 10 applicants) First ballot: · Bertha Iskra, reappointed · Frank Vieira, reappointed Second ballot: · Cyrus Kon Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To appoint Bertha Iskra, Frank Vieira and Cyrus Kon to the Historic Preservation Commission, full terms, expiring 12/31/08. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Housing Authority (1 seat open, 8 applicants) First ballot: · M. Alan Patrick Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Femekes: To appoint M. Alan Patrick to the Housing Authority, full term (balance of term is in excess of 24 months), expiring 3/31/07. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Parking Place Commission (1 seat open, 4 applicants) First ballot: · Barbara Irli REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 3 Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To appoint Barbara Irli to the Parking Place Commission, full term, expiring 12/31/07. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Parks & Recreation Commission (4 seats open, 16 applicants) First ballot: Pablo Gonzalez · Janine Greenwald David Taumoepeau Second ballot: · Gary Levene Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To appoint Pablo Gonzalez, Janine Greenwald, David Taumoepeau and Gary Levene to the Parks & Recreation Commission, full terms, expiring 12/31/08. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Planning Commission (4 seats open, 22 applicants) First ballot: · Judith Honan · Eugene Sim · Marc Teglia Second ballot: · John Prouty Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To appoint Judith Honan, Eugene Sim, Marc Teglia and John Prouty to the Planning Commission, full terms, expiring 12/31/08. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Green adjourned the meeting in memory of Joanie Bonanno, at 8:34 pm. Submitted by: Sy~l ia M~.. ;~~e,~City~C[erk~~-~'~ City of South San Francisco Approved: Raymond L. Green, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 4