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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-04-21CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 21, 1999 6:02 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin, and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, and Mayor Datzman. Absent: None. o Oral Communication: Study Session: None · Oyster Point Flyover Gateway Intersection and Brisbane Hook Ramp Agreement Director of Public Works John Gibbs gave a visual presentation on the Oyster Point Project. He explained the three phases of the project and how the funding would be accomplished to complete the project. Councilmembers discussed residential and business development within the City; funding participation from other agencies; future transportation needs of the area and projected traffic increases; satisfying funding requirements, finalizing the designs and beginning construction for the flyover in the spring of 1999 and the hook ramp in the summer of 1999. Direction was given for changes in the presentation of City of South San Francisco's Meeting the Transportation Challenges - Oyster Point Project. · AB939 Solid Waste Update Director of Public Works John Gibbs presented a report on the Solid Waste Update and the effects of AB939. He explained that the goal of AB939 was to reduce the amount of waste by 50% in the year 2000. He proceeded to discuss the implemented and planned expansion of programs to comply with AB939; 75% of waste comes from industrial businesses; the importance of newsletters and updating the public on recycling; the goal will be easily obtainable with the proposed MRF/TS site. And how the base line amount is calculated for reporting purposes. Councilmembers discussed how AB939 would effect the collection and disposal of waste in the future; applying for an extension in accordance with SB 1066, proving that the Scavenger Company is making every effort to meet the 50% reduction rate; diverting types of waste to other areas; composting; impact the forthcoming Preservation Ordinance would have in maintaining a clean city; condominium units are not included in the Scavenger's Clean Up days and were treated the same as apartment complexes by being charged for additional pickups, and how this should be addressed; there are no mandates for a Source Recycling Coordinator; and how South San Francisco Scavenger Company differs from BFI. Ms. Stephanie Uccelli-Menner, South San Francisco Scavenger Company, spoke concerning the Company' s plans for the future, how the needs of the residents are being met and how the City, residents and Scavenger Company work well together to address current and future issues. Mr. Paul Formosa, South San Francisco Scavenger Company, spoke about the base line figures; that the City will easily obtain their goals by the year 2003. Ms. Theresa Grosso, commented briefly on the recycling programs and how effective they were in reducing solid waste. Discussion followed on where the process would begin to reduce the waste; that the dump sites publish figures of tonnage by using one week per quarter as their basis; that the Hillside dump site is not monitored properly; and funding for various programs. ADJOURMENT Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: C~olie Gibs~on, Deputy City Clerk City of South San Francisco The entries of this City Council meeting show the actions taken by the 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. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 21, 1999 PAGE 2