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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 23, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order 7:02 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
2. Roll Call Present:
Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino and
Green, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor
Gonzalez
Absent: None
3. Public Comments
Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation,
Costco v. City of South San Francisco, and Aetna v. City of South San Francisco
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
7:03 p.m.
7:31 p.m. (all Councilmembers present)
Direction given/no action taken.
5. Adjournment
Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
M. Payne, City ClErk
City of South San Francisco
Approved: ,/~
Pedro Gonzalez, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 23, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
7:31 p.m.
Present:
Absent:
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Fernekes, Garbarino, and Green,
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez
None
Led by Mayor Gonzalez
Given by Reverend John Cantley, Grace Covenant
Church
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 3 be removed from the agenda; to be rescheduled
following a subcommittee meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of July 9, 2003
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 23, 2003 in the amount of $2,150,141.08
3. Resolution approving implementation of the City Treasurer's Investment Policy
Item removed from Agenda.
4. Motion to adopt an Ordinance No. 1326-2003, amending SSFMC Section 3.12.010, to
change, modify or delete designated position titles
5. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1327-2003, adding SSFMC Chapter 15.30, new
construction or replacement of wood burning appliances
6. Resolution No. 68-2003, awarding construction contract to Esquivel Grading & Paving
Inc. for the Westborough Boulevard Resurfacing Project in the amount of $571,675
7. Resolution 69-2003, approving agreement with South San Francisco Police Association
8. Resolution of Intention No. 70-2003, to approve an amendment to the contract with the
California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to provide Section 21354.5
(2.7% ~ 55 full and modified formula) for local miscellaneous members
9. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Inez Fitzgerald (retirement), July 18, 2003
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Green: To approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception
of Item No. 3. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Due to the number of speakers, Mayor Gonzalez requested public comments be limited to three
minutes.
Mr. Tom Carney, 66 Randolph Avenue, presented an audiotape ofvahous sound levels to
illustrate the impact noise has on a neighborhood. He stated that a sound wall is a deterrent to
noise that will provide protection.
Ms. Kamala Silva-Wolfe, 111 Drake Avenue, submitted copies of the notices that were mailed
to the residents of Pecks Lot and Paradise Valley in June 2003. She stated the flyers were
confusing and that the low attendance at the community meetings were a result of that
confusion.
The following speakers reiterated the previous speakers request that a sound wall be considered
along Sister Cities Boulevard for the protection of the homes in Paradise Valley and Pecks Lot
areas, citing vehicle accidents, dust, noise and speeding along Sister Cities Boulevard. Several
speakers requested the item be agendized for a City Council meeting in September.
Ms. Laura Lepe, 111 Grove Avenue
Ms. Sonia Padilla, 108 Randolph Avenue
Mr. Emanuel Jimenez Rodriguez, 72 Randolph Avenue (Spanish translation was provided by a
member of the audience.)
Ms. Eneida Orellana, 74 Randolph Avenue (Spanish translation was provided by a member of
the audience.)
Mr. Jose. R. Recinos, 74 Randolph Avenue (Spanish translation was provided by a member of
the audience.)
Mr. Jose Asuncion Guzman, 132 Randolph Avenue (Spanish translation was provided by a
member of the audience.)
Mr. Greg Lepe, 111 Grove Avenue
Ms. Marguerite Eugenio, 109 Grove Avenue
Mr. Milfredo Eugenio, 109 Grove Avenue
Mr. Amer Bakir, 96 Randolph Avenue
Mr. Antonio Rodriguez, 102 Randolph Avenue (Spanish translation was provided by a member
of the audience.)
Ms. Kristina Zaldana, 106 Edison Avenue, read from a prepared letter that was mailed to Mayor
Gonzalez on July 16. She questioned Council's position on the sound wall issue and
Councilmembers agreed that they could not respond until the sound wall study is completed.
Mayor Gonzalez informed the speakers that a notice will be sent when the issue is agendized.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and
fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions.
Councilman Green (Winston Manor Subcommittee members Green/Fernekes) reported that the
traffic signals are installed at Longford and Hickey Boulevard, but are not yet operating.
Mayor Gonzalez reported that he attended the Water Transit Advocacy meeting for the San
Mateo County ferries. He stated that this issue will be voted on as part of extending Measure A
(ballot measure).
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
10. Resolution approving the South San Francisco Conference Center FY 2003-04 budget
Staff report presented by Conference Center Director O'Toole.
In response to Council questions Director O'Toole reported that the increase in business
at the Conference Center has shifted from a strong corporate-type business usage to
advocational/association-type businesses that includes guest rooms, food service, and
bookings being made far in advance. She further reported that although the Conference
Center has not reduced rates, it will negotiate and make amendments depending on the
business.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 71-2003, approving
the conference center fiscal year 2003-2004 budget. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL - continued
Mayor Gonzalez reported that he spent a day shadowing a San Mateo Medical Association
doctor. It is an educational program to learn about the treatment of high-risk diseases.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. in memory of Nancy
Hale, Gloria Costello and James Davis. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
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Sylvih M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
City of South San Francisco
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