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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-01-13 SPECIAL M_E_ETING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO January 13, 1999 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, that the South San Francisco Recreation and Park District of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, the 13th day of February 1999, at 7:05 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: Resolution Approving a joinder for third amendment to the Ground Lease between King Ventures and the San Mateo County Harbor District. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINDER FOR THIRD LEASE AGREEMENT RAISER RESOURCES LLC AND THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT Dated: January 28, 1999 Acting Gi~ Clerk, Deputy City Clerk City of South San Francisco Mayor James L. Datzman Council: Joseph A. Fernekes Karyl Matsumoto Eugene R. Mullin John R. Penna MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room JANUARY 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: ...I~OLL CALL: AGENDA (Cassette No. 1) ACTION TAKEN 7:40 P.M. Chairman Datzman presiding. Boardmembers Present: Fernekes, Matsumoto Mullin and Penna Boardmembers absent: None _.Resolution approving a Joinder for third amendment ~ Ground Lease between Raiser Resources LLC and m San Mateo County Harbor District. ADJOURNMENT RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Mary L.~lgoit, Acting Clerk, Deputy Clerk City of South San Francisco Staff report was given by Counsel Mattas who stated, the Council had previously approved the Joinder to the Ground Lease the First Amend- ment and the Second Amendment between Raiser Resources LLC and the San Mateo County Har- bor District. There was a study and an estimate of $1,650,050 had been provided by consultant Kleinfeider for remediation of the property and to install a monitoring system to potential expo- sure from a sump located at the edge of the site. The cost will be made availablebe at the next Council meeting. The third contains an indemni- fication provision establishing consistent terms of the JPA of the City and Harbor District. The developer will be accountable for any past, pres- ent or future remediation cost as a result of preexisting hazardous materials previously buried on-site. The agreement also provides the devel- oper is responsible for those remediation costs. There is past History of a former landfill. M/S M011in / Fernekes - to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. RPD 1-99 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment 7:40 p.m. APPROVED. The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken ~y the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, 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. 1/13/99 Page 2 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 13, 1999 PEOPLE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO You are invited to offer your suggestions. In order that you may know our method of conducting Council business, we proceed as follows: All communications received by noon on the Wednesday following the regular Council meeting will be placed on the next Agenda. The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Under Oral Communications, at the beginning of the meeting, any person wishing to speak on any subject not on the Agenda will have 5 minutes to discuss their item. The City Clerk will read successively the items of business appearing on the Agenda. As she completes reading an item, it will be ready for Council action. When the Council is "on the question" you may offer your suggestions. Participants will be permitted five minutes time to discuss the item. Additional time will be permitted by the Mayor or City Council if the discussion is not repetitious. Items submitted under Good and Welfare, at the end of the Meeting, may be referred by the Council to the City Manager for recommendation and report. JAMES L. DATZMAN Mayor EUGENE R. MULLIN Councilman J'OSEPH A. FERNEKES Councilman MARY L. BOLT Interim City Clerk MICHAEL A. WILSON City Manager KARYL MATSUMOTO Vice Mayor JOHN R. PENNA Councilman STEVEN T. MATrAS City Attorney BEVERLY BONALANZA FORD City Treasurer Hearing Assistance Equipment available for use by the Hearing Impaired at City Council Meetings. Mayor James L. Datzman Council: Joseph A. Fernekes Karyl Matsumoto '-"Eugene R Mullin Iohn R. Penna MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room January 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: AGENDA (Cassette No. 1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: PRESENTATIONS RCN - Paul Sigmund The Grand Hotel Before And After- Norma Fragoso ACTION TAKEN 7:45 P.M. Mayor Datzman presiding Council Present: Council Absent: Fernekes, Matsumoto, Mullin and Parma None The Pledge was recited. Not Given. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Paul Sigmund is Executive Vice President RCN's West Coast operations. RCN is a Princeton, New Jersey based residential Communications Net- work using fiber optics for cable, telephone and the internet. He stated in his presentation their market was successful in Boston and Washington D.C. they are now expanding their market from San Francisco to San Jose he plans to finish permits and agree- ments tomorrow morning. They were very success- ful in industrial and expanded into residential with a proven finished product. Council was very excited as it gives the community a choice. Housing Manager Norma Fragoso stated, the project was a cooperative effort between the owners, the City Redevelopment Agency and Federal Home Investment partnership program which funds pro- jects through San Mateo County. The Grand Hotel an eight unit apartment building are in the process of being restored. The Grand Hotel has just been com- pleted, construction will begin the week of January 18 on the apartment building. She showed photo's before and after, where prior tenants were primarily men and now with the new more private bathrooms and appearance will perhaps draw female tenants as well. Basically the hotel was gutted and rebuilt. This was a one million dollar restoration process. 1/13/99 Page 1 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PRESENTATIONS - Continued. Library Update - Valarie Sommer Resolution Mills Peninsula Hospital - Bill Carpenter and Diana Russell AGENDA REVIEW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There is a new entry to Darby Dan's. New win- dows and disabled access at the lower level. A new sidewalk was created along side the building on Cypress Avenue. There was a historical discovery of an original Coke-a-cola sign under 50 years of exterior changes and layers. Coke-a-cola was called and a representative stated they would restore the sign and will once again hang in Darby Dans pre- mier room. Director Valerie Sommer gave an update on new library services, the return of morning hours at the West Orange Library. It opens at 12 noon on Mon- day, Tuesday, and Thursdays. The new hours are at 10:00 a.m. every week day morning as of February 1. Monday February 1 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Datzman will preform a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a reception. Flyers and notices will go out to the community. She introduced Anna Linder the manager of the new Community Learning Center. Manager of The New Community Learning Center, Anna Linder, spoke of the grand opening yesterday and 300 to 350 people attended. The center is now open and 20 people called and dropped by. Classes will begin February 10, 1999 and they are register- ing people. Classes are in computer support, Eng- lish as a Second Language, after school homework, tutoring and activities for children. They will be open four days a week, as time permits will expand hours and as we recruit more volunteers. The ad- dress is 200 Linden Avenue at Linden and Baden. She left materials at the back of the room. To be presented later. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson removed Item No. 3, it will be continued to the next meeting, and moving Item no. 8 to the Consent Calendar to be read with the Special Park and Recreation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Pedro Gonzalez, 804 Olive Avenue, SSF., is 1/13199 Page 2 AQENDA O_RAL COMMUNICATIONS - Continued. COMMUNITY FORUM 1/13/99 Page 3 A~!!Q~ TAKEN announcing a Valentines celebration with ArtRise. It will be held February 5, 1999, and have Mariachis, who will play while you dine. They will play from 7:00-8:00 p.m., diner will be served buffet style from 8:00-9:00 p.m. and dancing from 9:00-12:00 and Music from the forties to present with Latin American Flavor. The menu is chicken tamale, roast beef, green salad, baby carrots, green beans almandine and dessert. It is a fund raiser to raise money for repair of the building. They are located at 616 Linden Avenue; they hope to have preformances in May or June. The cost is $40 per person, $75.00 per couple, $35 for members and you can reserve a table of 10 for $350. We have mailed out 2,000 fliers. They hope to have a good event. The telephone numbers are (650)873-2442 Pedro's (650)589-7170. COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Datzman announced the open position for City Clerk which was posted and advertised, salary depended upon qualifications, some of the duties are, being responsible for maintaining city records, preparing minutes, providing information to the public, administering municipal elections, processing initiatives, recalls, referendum, petitions, processing conflict of interest statements, and preforming other clerical duties. The requirements are of elected position, being 18 years of age, a registered voter of this City, and a resident of South San Francisco. The job line is (650)829-6699 Human Resources is (650)877-8522 the closing date is Friday January 22, 1999 the City Council will hold interviews for quali- fied applicants Thursday January 28, 1999. Councilman Fernekes announced we are still seeking applicants for Boards and Commissions through Human Resources until Friday, January 15, 1999. Councilman Mullin said he was still trying to get over the talk about recall, but seriously he wanted to congratulate Library Director Valerie Sommer, the staff and Heather Quinn for getting the Learning Center up and running. He also thanked the Mayor for the opportunity to make some remarks regarding the opening, he felt it was a wonderful turn out, many faces he did not know which states the interest and concerns of the community and the outreach done by Maggie Cuardos and all the groups. He looks forward to volunteering in the student AGENDA OMMUNITY FORUM - Continued. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1/13/99 Page 4 facility and congratulations to Mike Wilson for spear heading the project. He noted Genentechs recogni- tion as being one of 100 best businesses to work for in the United States, and recognition of their childcare facility. Mayor Datzman had the pleasure of attending the opening of the Learning Center, but to attend as Mayor Genentechs Second Generation Celebration where they planted a tree to celebrate 10 years of original attendies that are now in the 12 year range age. It is a nice event and the entire organization takes pride in the Fortune Magazine recognition. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Fernekes attended the CCAG meeting of the January 7, 1999. We received a grant. The Metropolitan Transportation Committee or (MTC) final project will be paid by the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century or (TC21) that will be a 75% sum. That is a portion of the (T21) that will be allocated to each county. San Mateo County will receive a minimum of $6.3 million. From the $6.3 million South San Francisco will receive $1.5 million. The second comment since both he and the Mayor sit on the subcommittee is a comment on RCN, they met with RCN January 6, 1999 and asked many questions. The key is they want the community to have a choice in a cable provider in the near future. Third is Council's frustration with the current provider TCI and he mentioned the City Mangers recent outage and time spent trying to get service. He requested that the City Manager write a blanket letter for the entire community to receive a refund. City Attorney Mattas gave direction that it be a request to staff. Mayor Datzman concurred. Councilman Mullin at the Airport Community Roundtable brought up two items, one a complete list of questions to be responded to on the overflights on runway 28, coming over the com- munity for safety or convenience. They want this item fast tracked and be responded to by next month. ACT!QN TAKEN COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - Continued. c. ONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of 11/18/98, Special Meeting of 11/24/98, Special Meet- ing of 11/24/98, Special Meeting of 12/1/98. 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 1/13/99. Motion to accept the ANIP, Phase XVII Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. 4. Resolution of award of contract to EQE for seismic retrofit of apparatus doors in Fire Station 2,4, and 5. A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED $39,000 TO EQE INTERNATIONAL TO COMPLETE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATES FOR THE SEISMIC UPGRADE OF APPARATUS DOORS FOR FIRE STATION g2,//4, AND//5. THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT He is also on a committee with Menlo Park, Pacifica and the Airport to reconstruct the noise complaint department and process. They nexxl to better track the source of the noise complaint. The ABAG meeting with a report from John Martin on their regular agenda talked of the airport runway recon- figuration study and reiterate two alternatives; both will provide significant reduction in overflight. Mayor Datzman thanked him as that is one of the major time consuming and complex committee assignments and about midnight tonight he will be announcing the 1999 subcommittee assignments. Vice Mayor Matsumoto said she wanted to know where we are on consultants where we approved a quarter million funding. City Manager Wilson stated he saw a letter and was working with Sandy Fidell and will get back to her. We are still working out the details. Councilman Penna requested all concerns with the committee he serves on, the Visitor Convention Bureau be direct through him. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved with corrections of the Special 11/24/98 and 12/1/98. Approved in the amount of $3,096,670.22. Approved. Removed for question by Councilman Mullin. RESOLUTION NO. 4-99 1/13/99 Page 5 ACTION T.A K E N _.CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. Amendment to the 1998-99 Capital Improvement Budget for Airport Blvd. Landscape Improvement Project. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE 1998-99 CAPITAL IMPROVE- MENT PROGRAM BUDGET (CIP 99-4) BY ADD- ING $225,000 TO THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. Motion to accept the Grit Chamber Modifications Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. Resolution authorizing acceptance of a one year grant from the California State Library in the amount of $7,000. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEP- TANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN AMOUNT OF $7,000 AP- PROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1998-99 OPERATING BUDGET (NO. 99-10) UPON RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Resolution approving a joinder for third amendment to ground lease between Raiser Re, sources and San Mateo County Harbor District. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINDER AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY, SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT, AND RAISER RESOURCES LLC, RELATED TO PROPERTY AT THE OYS- TER POINT MARINA 1. Minutes of 11/24/98 and 12/1/98. RESOLUTION NO. 1-99 Approved. RESOLUTION NO. 2-99 M/S Penna/Mullin - To approve the Consent Calen- dar with exception of items 1 and 4. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Moved to the Consent Calendar by City Manager Wilson. RESOLUTION NO. 3-99 Vice Mayors Matsumoto concerns were corrections. City Attorney Mattas suggested make the correction of the 24th to the appropriate name of the Mayor, and if there are many for 12/1/98 then place it on the next agenda. M/S Mullin/Penna - To approve item 1. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 1/13/99 Page 6 AGENDA A~I!Q~ TAKEN _._4. Resolution of award of contract to EQE for seismic retrofit of apparatus doors in Fire Station 2, 4, and 5. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilman Mullin had a question on seismic retrofiting Central and # 3 are slated for complete renovation or approval, his question is if the roll up doors would not function then it places them out of service? What guarantee do we have keeping these stations preforming in the event of a catastrophe? Director Public Works stated, they will not open automatically with the alarm and it would take some time to open them, but they can be opened. In the event of a shake it jams. The older station will take more effort and may not be able to repair. We have not made a study as it is part of the big picture in new site. The new station needs repair it was de- signed in 1987 and needs to meet requirements. Councilman Mullin asked the City Manager what are the figures or is it on a back burner. City Manager Wilson stated, he spoke with Fire Chief Lee and his staff is currently working on the initial site studies, and there are three potential sites. M/S Mullin/Penna - To approve item 4. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Mullin requested a investigation and enacting an ordinance that would ban the sale of laser pointers in this City. They have lead to four deaths in Monterey as they were used to distract the driver. Councilman Penna stated he had, had an incident while driving. Vice Mayor Matsumoto asked about the Cities plan for Y2K, how will this impact with vendors and suppliers. She would like a contingency plan and time line with a status report in Fridays packet. City Manager Wilson stated, he is well versed on this issue all departments are taking defensive steps preparing for it, we are waiting for a comprehensive report. We will provide this. Councilman Mullin also asked about relocating the podium for better coverage, of speaking to the Council and the audience. 1/13/99 Page 7 AGENDA ACTIO__N TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL - Continued. 1/13/99 Page 8 Mayor Datzman had the 1999 Council Subcommittee assignments; he stated, they vary rarely disappear, the seem to grow, we now have 23 committees and 39 assignments; beginning with liaisons 2 people to the Oyster Point Advisory Committee Mayor Datzman and Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto. The School District is 2 people Mayor Datzman and Councilman Fernekes. Cultural Arts is one person Vice Mayor Matsumoto. Sister Cities Relations a primary and an alternate Councilman Fernekes and Councilman Penna as the alternate. BART 2 persons Mayor Datzman and Vice Mayor Matsumoto. Cable fiber optics 2 people Mayor Datzman and Councilman Fernekes. The Airport and Airport Noise Insulation 2 people Councilman Mullin and Councilman Penna. Senior Housing a new commit tee 2 people Councilman Fernekes and Vice Mayor Matsumoto. The South San Francisco Chamber liaison Councilman Mullin and Penna. There are four local committees the Conference Center and two designates and that will continue this year as a Councilman Penna and Councilman Fernekes. He asked them to take a look at a process for a more orderly rotation. Finance Budget and Audit Councilman Fernekes and Councilman Mullin, he asked they take a look at Boards and Commis- sions and Planning in the City, they spend a lot of time with lengthy agendas reading thick documents he would like to see the committee and the City Manager and Human Resources look into the current compensation level no one is impressed that it is only $25.00 and look at what might make sense in view of the time spent on duties. The Community Development Grant 2 people Councilmen Penna and Vice Mayor Matsumoto, and Day in the Park Coun- cilman Fernekes and Vice Mayor Matsumoto. Regional Assignments CCAG Mayor Datzman is the delegate and Councilman Fernekes as alternate. The Airport Committee Roundtable Land Use Committee Councilman Mullin and Councilman Penna as alter- nate. The San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services Mayor Datzman, ABAG Councilman Mullin and Fernekes. MTSMA Councilman Penna. Legislative Committee of San Mateo County Vice Mayor Matsumoto. The County Convention Visi- tors Bureau Councilman Penna. Kaiser Hospital Liaison Committee Mayor Datzman and Fernekes. JPA ALS EMS Councilman Fernekes and League of California Cities Councilman Mullin. A~ENDA ACTION TAKEN GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION Closed Session, pursuant to OC 54956.9, existing litigation - Hutchings vs. City of S.S.F. Closed Ses- sion, pursuant to GC 54956.9, existing ligation - Molieri vs. City of S.S.F. GOOD AND WELFARE No one had anything. CLOSED SESSION Council entered into closed session at 10:20 p.m. going back to the Redevelopment closed items of which Councilman Penna stepped out of due to the FPPC rulings on Realtors and Land Use issues of which he does not take any part in the vote. RECALLED TO ORDER ADJOURNMENT ~SPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, eputy Clerk City of South San Francisco RECALLED TO ORDER Council reconvened at 11:15 p.m. Direction was given no action was taken. M/S Mullin/Fernekes - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous Voice Vote Time of adjournment was 11:17 p.m. APPROVED. ! es~'~, Dat2~mal, M r 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. 1/13/99 Page 9