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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1998-09-09 Mayor Eugene R. Mullin Council: James L. Datzman Joseph A. Fernekes ~'-'Karyl Matsumoto Iohn R. Penna MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room September 9, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: AGENDA (Cassette No. 1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: PRESENTATIONS .~AFR Award - Assistant Director of Finance Allison ceeman Proclamation - 50th Anniversary of Aldersgate United Methodist Church .5-0 e/ Proclamation - National adult Day Care Week 9/13/98 - 9/18/98 - Joe Hunziker .5-0 e~ Day In the Park and 90th Anniversary of S.S.F. - Coun- cilman Fernekes ACTION TAKEN 8:17 p.m. Mayor Fernekes presiding. Council Present: Council Absent: Datzman, Fernekes, Matsumoto, Penna and Mullin. None. The Pledge was recited. A minister was not present to give the invocation. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Mullin presented the award to Assistant Director of Finance Freeman. Mayor Mullin read the Proclamation aloud and presented it to former employee Jean Sprouse. Mayor Mullin read the Proclamation aloud and presented it to Mr. Hunziker. Councilman Fernekes stated, it is a pleasure that the Day in the Park and 90th Birthday celebration is ready for 9/19/98: the events are funded; there will be 181 booths; local entertainment; fire and police demonstrations; a birthday celebration with cake and a drawing; 8:00 a.m. is a pancake breakfast at the Corp. Yard on North Canal put on by the police and fire; next is Orange Park where the main events will occur from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; he proceeded to introduce Steve Firpo who will be the MC for the event. Mr. Firpo thanked Councilman Fernekes for the opportunity to promote the entertainment portion on 9/19/98: the two local high schools are well repre- sented by the El Camino Jazz Band, S.S.F. High will have the Ballet Folkloric group and Jazz En- semble will perform, S.S.F. Community Theatre 9/09/98 Page 1 AGENDA -t?RESENTATIONS ~autification of City - Police Chief Raffaelli 9/09/98 Page 2 ACTION TAKEN PRESENTATIONS and ArtRise Theater and several of the P&R classes will be represented; Irish and Polynesian dancing; Ron McDonald the Clown; he gave credit to Councilman Fernekes, Sue Parotti and other P&R people for their assistance in keeping him up to date; etc. Councilman Fernekes introduced the following people and extended appreciation for their efforts for the coming Day In the Park: Ray Green, Fire Dept. (pancake breakfast); Susan Kennedy, Fire Dept. (for the equipment displays); Dag Alstrom, President of the Widows & Widowers Club, (will cut the cake); Valerie Sommer, City Librarian, (coordinator of the raffle where the total sales benefit the non-profit organization selling the tickets). He stated that all the booths are all operated by non-profit organiza- tions and any sales will benefit that organization. He acknowledged contributions from Genentech, Britannia, Energy Services and Hines Development that will make this a success for the community; he mentioned many of the local companies, BART, SFIA, CALTRANS, SAMTRANS, California Wa- ter, PG&E, Congressman Lantos, Assemblyman Pappan and Supervisor Griffin, ANIP and others that will have manned booths distributing informa- tion on what is happening now and in the future; he gave special thanks to employee Dennis Crossland for designing the logo on the t-shirts this year and last year, whereas the wine glass and beer mug have the same design; the City pins will be sold by the Historical Society; he commended Barry Nagel and his Department for making this a great success last year and for their work this year; he also thanked Vice Mayor Datzman for assisting him on the Sub- committee; etc. Mayor Mullin stated the Council is fortunate that the actual day, is the actual day, 90 years ago, that the City was incorporated. He feels the day is going to be remarkable and looks forward to 25,000 attend- ing. He stated the idea originated with Councilman Fernekes last year and he has brought forward a wonderful event for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, 9/19/98. Chief Raffaelli stated, the Council is probably wondering why the Chief of Police is talking about the beautification of the City. The police have AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3'7 PRESENTATIONS eautification of City - Police Chief Raffaelli South San Francisco Energy Services - Juan Nagore ,troduction of New Employees PRESENTATIONS noticed an abundance of signs for garage sales, lost pets and political signs. There are a number of other signs and people are leaving the signs there, and you drive through and it deters from the City. When people take the signs down, tape is left on the poles and the City employees go and take down the tape and wire. The Police Department has been removing signs as well as other departments but, we get an abundance on the weekends. The people have the newspapers and the TCI Channel 3 to advertise garage sales, and he is asking their coop- eration rather than an impact on the City. He wants the people to take down the signs, for he is not going to do enforcement now and he is asking for the cooperation of the public. He stated another area is abandoned vehicles on public streets and private property. If you drive around neighborhoods you see them and they do not add to the value of life. He sees that people have a tendency to mirror that image and when neighbor- hoods are kept up, it is psychological. When you get your car cleaned or do it yourself, you probably don't notice you drive more careful and take more pride. We want you to take more pride in the City, and see the weeds and the birds nestling on the top of abandoned cars. He described the abandoned vehicle process for citation and removal. The City has a task force that is made up of different depart- ments and we want the public to help keep the City clean, for each department has representation on the task force, etc. Mr. Juan Nagore thanked the City for allowing his company to participate in the festivities on 9/19/98. He gave an update from the mailers: they have approximately 220 meters they are processing, so those are in the process of getting handled and pro- cessed through PG&E; they will begin to see more promotions for another letter will be going to all residents and businesses on 9/15/98; we will be available to answer questions from our booth at the Day in the Park; they are trying to get the word out that there is an opportunity to save another 5%, and we want to get the word out. Introduction of New Employees: Director of Eco- nomic & Community Development Van Duyn - Senior Typist Clerk Bertha Hernandez; Assistant 9/09/98 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN _PRESENTATIONS ~troduction of New Employees: Announcement of S.S.F. Web Page Address - City Li- brarian Sommer AGENDA REVIEW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM PRESENTATIONS Fire Chief Sciandri - Bert Ramirez, Battalian Chief; Acting Director of Finance Freeman - Bev Tam, Account Clerk. City Librarian Sommer stated Day In the Park is on the web site and asked the public to dial in using http://www.ci.ssf, ca.us/as the address. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson stated there were no changes to the Agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Pedro Gonzales, 804 Olive Ave., and Ida Penna, Old Town Homeowners Assn., thanked the Council and the various Departments for their assis- tance with the festivities on Sunday, 8/30/98 at the Old Town Annual Social. He stated they turned it into a picnic for the community, which was a lot of fun and work. He stated the rewards were great and they appreciated what the City gave to the communi- ty. He thanked all of the donors that provided them with many things, the volunteers who assisted with the 300 who attended. He invited the Council to attend the Mexican Independence Day on 9/13/98, at 1:00 p.m. in front of City Hall. He agrees with Police Chief Raffaelli about the signs on electrical poles, for their organization also wants to complain about the signs - they do not look good, they give a bad impression of the City. COMMUNITY FORUM Vice Mayor Datzman stated a water ferry presenta- tion will be held at the Oyster Point Yacht Club and encouraged people to attend. Councilwoman Matsumoto related: she will not be present for the 9/23/98 Council meeting, for she will be attending an out of town conference; the competition is closed for the Cultural Arts, and three pieces were selected by the Subcommittee; she attended a meeting with Mayor Mullin on NASA with Kopp and Sher; she participated in a leadership seminar for women put on by the Cham- ber of Commerce which was rewarding. 9/09/98 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of __ 8/11/98, Special Meeting of 8/11/98 and Special Meeting of 8/11/98. 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 9/09/98. ~ I~ COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Penna related: a retreat from the Visi- tors & Convention Bureau on 9/16/98 that he will be attending at 8:00 a.m. and asked for input from the Council; he stated the Vice Mayor had given him several thoughts he will air; there was a MTSMA meeting two weeks ago, and one of the items is the issue on transportation, bus, and shuttle service; one of the items mentioned is that we are providing so much parking that is creating a problem in transpor- tation; maybe we could reduce the amount of park- ing in order to force people to use transportation and not have the image there is so much parking that they can drive to work. When he looked at the discussions on the Redevelopment Agency he was thinking sometimes it would be better to have so many roads, where they have to walk, where now they can park right there. Mayor Mullin stated that is a dilemma that is plaguing Silicon Valley and that is something we have to look at. He stated he went to the Airport Community Roundtable and they are going to put our concerns of Runway 28 and NASA, at the Ames Research Center, is going to look at noise patterns because we are going to be doubling nationally the number of flights So, if we don't reduce the noise, it will increase. While we face an increase of 3 decibels, and they have a substantiation that deals with the flight safety and the noise. Also, this coming Monday will be Genentech Goes To Town, an annual event where Genentech gives its employees funny money to spend on Grand Ave- nue with the merchants or it can be spent at the Day In The Park and there will be a ceremony on the steps of City Hall on Monday, the 14th. He attended the celebration of the North Peninsula's 25th Year Anniversary which had a wonderful turn- out. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved. Approved in the amount of $3,148,197.00. 9/09/98 Page 5 AGENDA AC!!ON TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance for RZ 98-004 Southpark/Kaiser Founda- tion, Summerhill Homes and an ordinance approving the development agreement. ,.~t ~ '7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT VACANT 18.9 ACRE SITE BOUNDED BY WEST ORANGE AVENUE, RAILROAD AVENUE AND THE FUTURE EX- TENSION OF NORTH CANAL STREET, AND THE CITY CORPORATION YARD FROM PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (P-I) TO MEDIUM DEN- SITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2-H) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH PARK Motion to adopt an ordinance establishing regulations for cremation facilities. ~'l/a'7 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 20.06.007(Q) TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CREMATORI- UMS Motion to adopt an ordinance on the use of bidding procedures for purchase of supplies. ~Tt/~'7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.04.070 REGARDING THE USE OF BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Motion to adopt an ordinance relating to claims for money, damages and refunds. ~- I ~ 7 AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 4.32 TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR MONEY, DAMAGES, AND REFUNDS Motion to accept as complete the ANIP Phase XV in accordance with the plans and specifications. ~5'~ ~J CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE NO. 1226-98 ORDINANCE NO. 1227-98 ORDINANCE NO. 1228-98 ORDINANCE NO. 1229-98 ORDINANCE NO. 1230-98 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilwoman Matsumoto. 9/09/98 Page 6 ACTION TAKEN AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR I. Resolution approving a right-of-way certification for Caltrans Local Assistance Program. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECU- TION OF THE "NO RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFI- CATION'' FORM FOR THE CALTRANS LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO THE GRAND AVENUE/AIRPORT BOULEVARD SIGNAL RE-TIMING PROJECT Resolution to increase loan/grant from State Water Resources Control Board in an amount not to exceed $49,500,000 from the previous amount of $44,000,000 and repeal Resolution No. 6-98, and to enter into SRF Loan and Application, Project #71- 13234-9742 (C-06-4614-11). A RESOLUTION REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 6- 98 ADOPTED ON JANUARY 14, 1998 TO INCREASE THE DEDICATED REVENUE SOURCE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE STATE REVOLVING FUND APPLICATION (SRF) LOAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT FROM $44,000,000 TO $49,500,000 7. Motion to accept as complete the ANIP Phase XV in accordance with the plans and specifications...q'Ze3 z./ CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 110-98 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilwoman Matsumoto. M/S Penna/Fernekes - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 7 and 9. Carried by unanimous voice vote, with the exception of Item No. 3 wherein Councilman Penna abstained. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the time frame and the administrative cost. Director of Public Works stated the cost is for the management staff, clerical, computers, outside in- spectors and contract employees. Project Manager Valkenaar stated the time frame is 14 months. City Manager Wilson stated he will have the Project Manager put forward a schedule from the beginning to the end to satisfy the owner. M/S Penna/Matsumoto - To accept as complete the ANIP Phase XV in accordance with the plans and 9/09/98 Page 7 ACTION TAKEN ~'/'~"' AGENDA Motion - Continued. Resolution to increase loan/grant from State Water Resources Control Board in an amount not to exceed $49,500,000 from the previous amount of $44,000,000 and repeal Resolution No. 6-98, and to enter into SRF Loan and Application, Project//71- 13234-9742 (C-06-4614-11). .~ff'D cg A RESOLUTION REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 6- 98 ADOPTED ON JANUARY 14, 1998 TO INCREASE THE DEDICATED REVENUE SOURCE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE STATE REVOLVING FUND APPLICATION (SRF) LOAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT FROM $44,000,000 TO $49,500,000 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Resolution amending the City Clerk's compensation ~ .... package - continued from the 8/11/98 meeting. A RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CITY CLERK specifications. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilwoman questioned why it was being in- creased $5 1/2 million. Director of Public Works Gibbs stated it is because the amount the City qualifies for is $49 million. City Manager Wilson stated the State loan is 2.6% rather than to float a bond a 5% or greater, and this is the maximum amount we can get. He will have an in-depth report at the next meeting. M/S Penna/Fernekes - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 111-98 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Mullin stated he and Councilman Penna met with the City Clerk as a Subcommittee, just re- ceived the staff report, and have not had time to read it, but asked the Personnel Director to profile the project. City Clerk Battaya stated there was a problem on the staff report, but she realizes the Personnel Director is new. Personnel Director Bower stated, the staff report recommends an increase in the City Clerk's salary and a change in benefits. The City Clerk presented to the Council at the last regular meeting in August a proposal for an increase in her salary. The Coun- cil recommended delaying that and a Subcommittee looked at the results of a salary survey and found that the position of City Clerk was under compen- sated and provided direction on how to pay the position. City Clerk Battaya stated there is no agreement with the City Clerk, the agreement she has is with the people in being elected. She stated, all that is re- quired, if Council agrees with the Subcommittee's recommendation is to adopt the resolution. 9/09/98 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS }. Resolution - Continued. 11. Resolution of award of contract to O'Grady Paving, Inc., in the amount of $988,880.00, for the 1998- 1999 Street Resurfacing Project. ,5't~ <gO A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 1998-99 STREET RESUR- FACING PROJECT TO O'GRADY PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $988,880.00, APPROVING THE PROJECT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,000.00 AND APPROPRIATING $74,742.00 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Mullin stated, so, the Clerk's concern is with the wording "agreement." He said, Madam Attor- ney, will you respond to the Clerk's concern, for the Clerk indicates that her agreement is with the voters who elected her and herself, and the phrasing of this suggests there is an agreement between the City and the City Clerk. There is no dispute about the terms of the agreement, there is no concern about the salary which is based on the salary survey and the benefit package. If there is a concern it is about using the word "agreement" between the City and the City Clerk. Assistant city Attorney Wellman stated, no she does not as long as the resolution includes all of the terms that were agreed to by the Subcommittee. She would just add that she took a look at the resolution and does not see a problem. City Clerk Battaya stated salary increases to the City Clerk are historically done by resolution. Mayor Mullin stated the resolution is the carrying document. He stated the Subcommittee did the salary survey, met with the Clerk, and this is a compensation that brings her to the median value of surveyed cities and the 80 hours is consistent and the Subcommittee recommends approval. M/S Datzman/Fernekes - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 112-98 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Director of Public Works Gibbs stated this was before the Council because the capital improvement program has not been adopted at this time. He stated the appropriation will come from the Gas Tax Fund, and proceeded to describe the process being used for the Project. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the criteria and the materials being used for Appian Way is adding to the deterioration. Director of Public Works Gibbs stated, as the program develops they watch the street for the pavement management system. 9/09/98 Page 9 A~ENDA ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS [. Resolution - Continued. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 9/09/98 Page 10 ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS City Manager Wilson stated updates are done to keep up with the regional standards, and staff re- quires developers to participate on Appian Way. Mayor Mullin stated the CIP goes out five years and tracks streets for resurfacing. Discussion followed: there is also a new parking lot at Miller and Baden, so Maple will be without park- ing; 9/28/98 to 11/30/98 is the time frame; Council- man Fernekes is concerned with All Souls Festival while the construction is going on. M/S Fernekes/Matsumoto - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 113-98 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Fernekes asked that a follow-up to the Day In The Park be agendized. Mayor Mullin received letter from a resident on Railroad and wrote a memo, also individuals in Westborough wrote memos. Councilman Penna stated people are finding, after buying a home, there are Code violations and are told that the Planning Commission says there is no latitude. He wants a report from Planning staff to look at a more flexible attitude. Vice Mayor Datzman questioned, if staff does that can all Council participate. Assistant City Attorney Wellman stated no, it is a land use issue. Councilman Penna stated, then he cannot participate. City Manager Wilson stated staff encourages Codes that are flexible because prior Code were very rigid, however, he will spend time with Councilman Penna to see what can be done. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked if the City had a handle on the year 2000. AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 12. Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.9, for a con- ference with legal counsel on existing litigation - Samtrans vs. City of S.S.F. RECALL TO ORDER: ADJOURNMENT: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL City Manager Wilson believes there any number of micro chips to be prepared. Assistant City Attorney Wellman stated Item No. 11 should have read $1,116,180 in the resolution, however, it was not mentioned. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. CLOSED SESSION Council entered a Closed Session at 9:50 p.m. to discuss the item noticed. Mayor Mullin recalled the meeting to order at 10:02 p.m., all Council was present, no action was taken and direction was given. M/S Fernekes/Matsumoto - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 10:03 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, City Clerk ~/ City of South San Francisco APPROVED. The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica- tions, arguments and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. 9/09/98 Page 11