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MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006
MUNICIPAL SERVICE BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
7:03 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL
Present:
Boardmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and
Matsumoto, Vice Chairman Garbarino and
Chairman F emekes
Absent:
None
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of March 8, 2006
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 22, 2006 in the amount of$14,588.43
Motion-Addiego/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
3. Resolution awarding construction contracts for the new Fire Station 61 Emergency
Operations Center Building Project, the Training Tower Building Project and a
Construction Management Contract for both projects
Staff report and visual presentation given by Fire Chief White.
The following speakers spoke in favor of the item and urged the Board to approve the
projects:
. Mr. Ray Green, resident
. Ms. Kimberly Carelli, resident
. Mr. Dennis Rosaia, resident
. Mr. Rolando Delgadillo, business owner
. Mr. Ivan Segueira, resident (submitted petitions)
. Ms. Maria Collins, resident
. Mr. Alan Perez, resident (submitted letter and drawing)
Boardmember Gonzalez stated he could support only one of the items at this time due to
other monetary commitments that the City currently has. He felt the EOC was the more
important project, but was not committed at this time.
Boardmember Matsumoto expressed concerns regarding the cost of the two projects and
that roads, infrastructure and other items need attention. She stated that the City Council
is fully committed to training staff. A discussion ensued with Chief White regarding
training; using neighboring agencies training facilities and related costs, the time it takes
to set up the current EOC room, the proposed EOC facility v. a temporary fix and other
options.
Boardmember Addiego commented that he felt the immediate need was a fire-training
tower due to the current condition of the existing training tower. He suggested a different
funding mechanism, other than the bond funds, be explored.
Vice-Chairman Garbarino stated support for both items since the money is available to
finance both projects. He rationalized that a value cannot be placed on a life saved.
Chairman Fernekes discussed the financing strategy for phasing the new fire station
(purchasing the property and tenant improvement work) by using redevelopment funds.
Discussion ensued with staff regarding a full use fire facility and the costs of doing the
work a year from now. Chairman Fernekes stated his support for approving both projects
now and the benefits the projects will bring to residents.
Boardmember Addiego suggested the resolution be separated into two. He reiterated his
support for the training tower, commented that the location of the EOC needed further
study and that he was interested in having other departments' input.
Vice-Chairman Garbarino reiterated his concern if the EOC was deferred, including the
escalated costs, the infeasibility of a temporary fix, and questioned what was the cost of
saving a life.
Boardmember Addiego suggested the storage problem in the EOC infirmary be corrected.
Boardmember Gonzalez reiterated that he can only support one ofthe two items.
Chairman Fernekes stated his support for both projects. He felt the proposed location of
the EOC is appropriate since the facility is maintained by the Fire Department. He
further discussed the benefits the projects will bring to the city. He stated the safety and
security of the public is vital.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 05-2006, awarding
construction contract for the new Fire Station 61 training tower building project.
Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Boardmembers Addiego, Gonzalez,
Matsumoto, Vice Chairman Garbarino and Chairman Fernekes. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
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Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: To approve a resolution awarding construction
contract for the new Fire Station 61 emergency operations center building. Failed by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Vice Chairman Garbarino and Chairman Fernekes.
NOES: Boardmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Chairman Fernekes adjourned the meeting at 8.37 p.m.
Submitted by:
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' Sylvia M. Payne, Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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Jts;pJ A. Fernekes, Chairman
City of South San Francisco
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