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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-07-24\/OL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING JULY 24, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order (Cassette Tape No. 1) 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez 2. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Green and Matsumoto, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez Absent: Mayor Mullin 3. Public Comments None Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation: Aetna Realty v. City of South San Francisco Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 6:31 p.m. 7:17 p.m., Councilmembers present: Femekes, Green, Matsumoto, and Gonzalez. Direction given/no action taken. 5. Adjournment Motion-Femekes/Second-Matsumoto: To adjoum the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. Submitted by: Sylvq M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco The entries of this City Council meeting show the action 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. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JULY 24, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 5'7 (Cassette Tape No. 1) CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Green, and Matsumoto, and Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez Absent: Mayor Mullin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez INVOCATION: Not given PRESENTATION Presentation by Mr. Tony Rosenthal, Western Pacific Housing to Friends of San Bruno Mountain President Kathy Manus - Mr. Rosenthal presented a monetary donation to the Friends of San Bruno Mountain to support its greenhouse project. Presentation by Finance Director Steele on proposed PG&E bankruptcy/re-organization plan, potential need for franchise negotiations and role of San Mateo County Telecommunications Authority JPA (SAMCAT) in negotiations - Director Steele updated Council on the impact the proposed negotiations will have on the City's existing franchise agreement with PG&E. He explained that PG&E is hoping to have negotiations completed by 2003 and that model franchise agreements will be available in the next few weeks for Council to review. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Mark Santa Maria, 528 Hanover Street, Daly City, thanked Council for supporting Unity 2000 by attending its recent social that was held in Burlingame. Ms. Melissa Lambert, address unknown, discussed Unity 2000's future goals. Mr. Santa Maria requested a contribution from the City in the amount of $500-$2000 to help finance future events. Councilwoman Matsumoto offered to meet with the organization to discuss fundraising possibilities. Mr. Steve Dworetsky, 229 Arroyo Drive, announced that the Boys and Girls Club is celebrating National Kids Day, on August 4, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at Orange Memorial Park. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilwoman Matsumoto reported that the Council subcommittee (Femekes/Matsumoto) met regarding the first time homebuyer program and recommendations submitted by Council were incorporated into the program. Councilman Femekes reported that the Day in the Park subcommittee (Femekes/ Matsumoto) met and requested a presentation be scheduled for the August 14th meeting. He stated that he attended the Sister Cities meeting that is focusing on the organization's direction. He reported that the IACC subcommittee (Fernekes/Green) met with IACC representatives to discuss improvements at the Orange Memorial Park bocce ball courts and that the Parks and Recreation Commission will be reviewing the proposals. Councilman Green further reported on the IACC subcommittee meeting and the financing arrangements that are being considered. Mayor Pro Tern Gonzalez reported that he attended a conference on proposed bio-terrorism legislation regulating the use of biotech products. He attended the "Clean Air Season" kick- off sponsored by the Transportation Management Association, and the grand opening of the Aegis Assisted Living facility in Westborough. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2002 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 24, 2002 in the amount of $3,153,516.86 3. Resolution No. 65-2002, supporting a veterans' outpatient clinic in South San Francisco Resolution No. 66-2002, approving Terrabay Phase III Mandalay Pointe (Western Pacific Housing) final subdivision map, accepting the dedication offered on the map and authorizing the recordation of the map, the public improvement agreement, the approved DCC&Rs and any related documents o Stormwater Program Fees ao Resolution No. 67-2002, recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose charges for funding the 2002-03 Countywide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Program Resolution No. 68-2002, approving an agreement with the San Mateo County Flood Control District regarding fees for funding the NPDES program for the County of San Mateo Co Resolution No. 69-2002, recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose additional charges for funding the expanded scope of work for the 2002/03 NPDES General Program REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 24, 2002 PAGE 2 o Motion to accept the Police Department Dispatch Center Lighting Upgrade Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications 7. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Walter Johnson, July 18, 2002 Councilman Fernekes requested Item No. 1 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. Item No. 1: Councilman Fernekes stated his abstention. Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: meeting. Approved by voice vote. Mullin. To approve the minutes of the July 10, 2002 regular Abstain: Councilman Femekes. Absent: Mayor ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS o Resolution authorizing the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds to Sitike Counseling Center in the amount of $10,000 Staff report presented by Manager of Housing and Redevelopment Fragoso Council asked for clarification on how the allocation is to be spent and H&R Manager Fragoso explained it will be at Sitike's discretion. In response to Council, Sitike Director Rhonda Ceccato reported that other cities are also being asked for additional funding. She explained that South San Francisco has a high proportion of the clientele because the clients tend to live in the immediate area where services are provided. She further explained the unique services Sitike provides. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 70-2002, authorizing the allocation of CDBG funds in the amount of $10,000 to Sitike Counseling Center and authorizing a grant agreement and amendment to the City's one year action plan as required by Federal Regulations and amending the 2002-2003 operating budget (No. 03- 2). Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. 9. Resolution authorizing policies and procedures for First Time Home Buyer Program Staff report presented by Housing and Community Development Consultant Sanchez. Councilman Fernekes, subcommittee member, discussed with staff the advantage of having employers and businesses participate in the program, such as the School District, which will help their employees receive FTH loans. Councilman Green requested that Exhibit D, Page 4, Amortized Repayment, be corrected to read "...mandatory payments that will begin on the sixth year of the loan." He also requested that the document stipulate that the residence be owner-occupied. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 24, 2002 PAGE 3 Consultant Sanchez stated that the wording will be added to allow "eleven months owner-occupied per year". Councilwoman Matsumoto, subcommittee member, stated support for the program and reported on the City of San Carlos' first time homebuyer programs. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated support for the program and suggested workshops be held for people to understand the process. He encouraged the School District to participate in the program. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 71-2002, approving a program description for the City of South San Francisco First Time Homebuyer Program and authorizing the City and Agency to use the Countywide Homeownership Investment Program Loan documents for the First Time Homebuyer Program and authorizing the use of $250,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds for the First Time Homebuyer Program and authorizing the City Manager and Agency Director to approve and execute loans on behalf of the City of South San Francisco, including the modifications that Exhibit D, Page 4, Amortized Repayment, be corrected to read "...mandatory payments that will begin on the sixth year of the loan", and the stipulation that residences be owner-occupied. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 10. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 2, Administration, related to term limits for boards and commissions Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas. Council questioned if the ordinance is retroactive and City Attorney Mattas clarified that there is a date certain (August 23, 2002) for determining the completion of full terms. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 2, Administration, related to term limits for boards and commissions. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. 11. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. No discussion. Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Mullin. Submitted by: ~Payne, City Cler~ City of South San Francisco F/fgqne 1L-'Mullin, Mayor /City]of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 5