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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2013-07-10oQ y 4 c�11 FORA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CA LT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013 7:00 P.M. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. • Certificate of Recognition presented to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 42 Eagle Scout Badge Recipient, Christian Villanueva. Laura Fanucchi from HIP Housing introduced Christian Villanueva and his father Tony Villanueva who had been on HIP Housing's Board of Directors for over 10 years. She described the project Christian completed for his Eagle Scout Badge, which included refurbishment of a HIP Housing residential site in South San Francisco. Council presented Christian with a Certificate of Recognition and thanked him for his hard work. Certificate of Recognition presented to Lifesaving Hero Youth, Kaylee Schirmer. The City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to 7 year old Kaylee Schirmer for her life saving efforts, which saved her Grandmother from choking. After the conclusion of the presentation of certificates, Mayor Gonzalez invited Public Safety Chief Masson to give an overview of the rescue efforts undertaken after the Asiana Airlines plane crash at San Francisco International Airport. Public Safety Chief Massoni noted that the initial call came at 11:33 am on Saturday July 6, 2013 and the airport was advising of a crashed plane adjacent to the runway. The whole South San Francisco Fire Department responded to the scene. The Police Department also responded and was stationed for perimeter and site security. The officers assisted the NTSB with evidence gathering. Fire personnel assisted with the suppression of the fire and triage for the victims. Certain of the City's paramedic staff entered the aircraft and helped 7 victims escape and a South San Francisco paramedic also accompanied the Coastguard to transfer a critical patient to Stanford by helicopter, Every piece of equipment and apparatus in South San Francisco was there assisting with the rescue operation. In response to a question by Councilman Addiego, Chief Massoni confirmed that the Fire Department did indeed use the Rescue Fire Boat to search for victims in the bay and it was an integral part of the process. Councilman Gupta shared his personal experience, having witnessed the crash while walking the Bay Trail. He thanked the Fire and Police Departments for their efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto also thanked the City's Public Safety staff and added that she was very impressed by their response. In response to inquiry by Mayor Gonzalez, Chief Massoni confirmed that all persons on the aircraft had been accounted for; however the death toll amongst the injured could rise. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wynn Grcich addressed the issue of fluoride in our water and pointed to an article posted by the South San Francisco Patch that linked fluoride with certain health risks. Dave Radcliffe with the South San Francisco Grocery Outlet spoke about independence from hunger. Hunger is a reality for over 50 million Americans, affecting one in 7 people living in the United States. He advised South San Francisco Grocery Outlet would be kicking off its third Annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive, a month -long companywide campaign. In the past 2 years, the Company had raised over $500,000 in cash, gift cards and food donations. During the month of July, the Grocery Outlet was encouraging customers to donate food and cash to support North Peninsula Food Pantry and Dining Center in Daly City which serves 2,500 families each year. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events, including the Pacific Islander Interfaith Music Festival organized by the Pacific Islander Initiative, the HOPE meeting, and a Mayors' meeting on water infrastructure. Announcements were made regarding the National Night Out on August 6th, the Community Outreach program which distributes backpacks to needy school children, the Climate Action Plan Meeting on July 17th at Magnolia Center, and events for first time homebuyers' loans on July 13th in the City Council Chambers. Councilman Addiego commented on the high interest rates he observed being offered while he was present at the opening of the Appoyo Financario on Grand Avenue. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto requested that the Meeting be adjourned in honor of Dr. Howard Cohen and Primo Repetto. Motion to approve League of California Cities Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates. Motion- Councilman Addiego /Second- Councilman Gupta: to approve Councilman Garbarino as the designated voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto as alternate at the upcoming League of California Cities Conference. Approved by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the Minutes of the Meetings of June 26, 2013, 2. Motion confirming payment registers for July 10, 2013. 3. Resolution No. 66 -2013 accepting grant funds in the amounts of $357,000 and $1,000,000 from the City /County Association of Governments of San Mateo County OneBayArea Grant ( "OBAG ") and amending the 2013 -2014 Capital Improvement Program Budget. 4. Resolution No. 67 -2013 approving an amendment to an Existing Consulting Services Agreement with URS Corporation of San Jose, California for an additional scope of the work to include Engineering Services during the construction of the US 101 Ramp Improvement Project (Project No. tr1010) in an amount not to exceed $60,620. 5. Resolution No. 68 -2013 awarding the construction contract to Roofing Constructors Inc. dba Western Roofing Service of San Leandro, California for the Siebecker Recreation Building Roof Replacement (Project No. pf1303), in an amount not to exceed $104,993. Motion— Councilman Gupta/Second— Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto: to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2. Approved by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto noted that she pulled items 3 -5 to commend and thank staff for thorough staff reports presenting the items. Due to the thoroughness of the reports, she had no questions. Motion— Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto /Second— Councilman Gupta: to approve Consent Calendar Items 3 -5. Approved by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING 6. ARE - Robert Kain/Owner ARE -SF No. 44, LLC /Applicant 249 East Grand Ave. P05- 0019:UPM13 -0002 & DAA13 -0002 Development Agreement Amendment for the previously entitled 249 East Grand Avenue Office /R &D Project, to reflect modifications to the Use Permit to allow a parking space reduction resulting in a ratio of 2.50 Parking Spaces per 1,000 square feet, minor building adjustments and temporary off -site parking at 213 East Grand Avenue during Phase IV Construction at 249 -289 East Grand Avenue in the Business Technology Park (BTP) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 19.60, 20.110 & 20.330. Senior Planner Catherine Barber provided historical background on the project. The amended development agreement included the noted project changes as well as a requirement for the applicant to pay the public safety impact fee that was adopted by City Council in 2012. Changes were made to increase the public art timing requirement as well as modifications to the Rails to Trails terms in order to be consistent with other properties in the area. However, the project modifications would not change the site, building design or square footage. In fact, even as modified the project remains consistent with the City's goals and policies of the General Plan Land Use Element. Public Hearing opened: 8:05 p.m. Public Hearing closed: 8:06 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto requested clarification on the public art timing requirement as well as the Rails to Trails program. Senior Planner Barber explained that the public art timing requirement was increased so that it could be accomplished sooner. In regards to the Rails to Trails program, the obligations were enhanced for earlier completion and access. Ultimately it would be a bike and pedestrian trail and the applicant would be required to provide stair and wheelchair access to the trail. In response to further inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, Senior Planner Barber noted that the new cafeteria and gym would be exclusively for employee use. The intent was to decrease single car trips leaving the campus during the day. In terms of the parking reduction plan, Senior Planner Barber assured Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto that the temporary parking site would be landscaped. Mayor Gonzalez shared his concerns pertaining to maintenance, given his experience in walking the bay trail with his wife and finding that companies failed to properly maintain it. He also touched on the subject of ferry ridership and encouraged companies to subsidize the service for their employees. Motion— Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto /Second- Councilman Addiego: to waive reading and introduce an Ordinance amending the Development Agreement Amendment for the previously entitled 249 -289 East Grand Avenue Office/R &D Project. Approved by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. City Signage Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Director Ranals presented the staff report related to the proposed City Signage Master Plan. She noted that as neighboring cities have installed more sophisticated signage and upgraded landscaping, the City of South San Francisco has retained more rustic wooden signs that are comparatively not as attractive. For that reason, staff recommended that the Council approve the draft Gateway Master Plan for signage and landscaping at key entrances to the City. Brian Fletcher of Callander and Associates was consulted to help guide a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, Parks and Recreation Commissioners Sean Garonne and Doug Reynolds, as well as staff from the Parks and Recreation Department and Planning Division through development of the present proposal. The subcommittee identified 1 I signs that should be replaced over time. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the plan unanimously at a public meeting. There is no funding for the proposed signs at this time. In response to a query by Councilman Gupta related to signage requirements on El Camino Real, Parks and Recreation Director Ranals stated there were no firm requirements and she believed each City had some discretion. Councilman Addiego's question on the need for a review By CalTrans was positively affirmed and Parks and Recreation Director Ranals added that a permit would be required to implement the changes. Mr. Fletcher presented the work done by the subcommittee. The basic purpose was to utilize the Gateway features, to enhance the identity and visibility of the City and to welcome visitors. The Master Plan was intended to be a roadmap for future implementation. Each entry point to the City posed its own set of opportunities and constraints. The proposal represented a large effort to set up a loose framework of guidelines so that as funding becomes available the program could be implemented with consistency. Mr. Fletcher provided a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the themes for the proposed signage. In response to a query by Councilman Addiego on the DNA pattern inspiration, Mr. Fletcher noted the DNA helix was being referenced in a subtle way. Councilman Gupta thanked the group for its efforts, but stated his belief that the roles of the signs were not only to inform but to advertise the City and the direction it is taking. He added that the signage was too subtle and would want drivers to be able to grasp that they are approaching the biotech capital of the world. He thought the signs should reference the double helix more directly. He acknowledged that this was a larger discussion but wanted to make sure that the signage would be consistent throughout the city. He strongly suggested that the subcommittee consider the whole area around each sign which would be just as important as the sign itself. He also cautioned that the fact that the signs would be backlit brought some concerns in the case of power outages. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 5 In response to Councilman Gupta's remark about the scale of the signs, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto noted that as a part of the process, the subcommittee drove around the City, studied the current signage and took into consideration that the size of the sign would be influenced by the surrounding area. Mr. Fletcher added that this was step one of the design process and there would time for revision and input. Mayor Gonzalez liked the idea of locating a sign by the freeway exit at the Holiday Inn and by Highway 101 South. He would have also liked to see a welcome sign by the Pacific Railroad Bridge on Airport Boulevard. Parks and Recreation Director Ranals responded that the subcommittee had focused on City boundary Iocations, but Council could propose more locations in the future. Motion- Councilman Gupta/Second- Councilman Addiego.: to approve the City Signage Master plan concept subject to further review. Approved by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. 8. Resolution No. 69 -2013 adopting Employee Wellness Guidelines for healthy beverage, food, and physical health. Public Works Administrative Assistant and Chair of the Employee Wellness Committee, Marissa Garren, presented a Resolution adopting employee wellness guidelines. She explained that in 2012, Council adopted a Resolution recognizing South San Francisco as a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) City. Staff then formed an employee wellness committee with members from each department who meet on a regular basis to improve health and wellness throughout the City. Staff collaborated with Generations Community Wellness, a nonprofit organization which works with other agencies and organizations to develop such guidelines. The proposed guidelines are not intend to prohibit employees from bringing food from outside that does not meet the guidelines, but rather to change the choices provided by vending machines at City facilities and foods provided at city- sponsored events and employee meetings. The guidelines were shared with local catering companies that the City works with and received positive and supportive feedback. Another element of these guidelines is increased exercise and physical activity throughout the work day and the encouragement for walking meetings instead of meetings held in conference rooms. Furthermore, the implementation of stretch breaks for every 60 minutes during meetings held and stretch breaks at workstations. Through the guidelines, employees are also encouraged to take advantage of free recreation classes and workout rooms provided at some city facilities. The adoption of these guidelines would be a major stepping stone for the employee wellness program and the HEAL campaign while setting a good example for the community. Councilman Gupta agreed with the intent but questioned the limitation on choices and restrictions that would be implemented. He cautioned that there have always been fads that were later discredited and wondered if the guidelines were too officious. He believed good food is a moving target and would depend on who is eating it and under what circumstances. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 6 Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto noted that the school system has the highest obesity rate and school children have access to the City vending machines when taking part in City programs. She opined that the City was inadvertently contributing to the obesity epidemic. Councilman Addiego opined that if unhealthy choices were absent then he and others would be more likely to choose a healthier option. Ms. Garren added that the guidelines would only be required for City - sponsored food and beverages. Employees would still have other choices when bringing their own food and beverages. Mayor Gonzalez believed these guidelines would be good for the City and compared this issue to the choice of smoking. He added that employees and others could eat and drink whatever they wanted once they got home. In response to inquiry by Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto on the accessibility of workout rooms at City facilities for employees from other departments, Ms. Garren clarified that workout rooms at City facilities are open for all employees and added that the swimming pool is also available in the early morning hours. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto suggested that the City send out a memorandum informing employees of these exercise opportunities. Mayor Gonzalez added that the guidelines should be shared with the community and the School District. All Councilmembers encouraged making the School District aware of the City's efforts related to the guidelines. Motion- Councilman Gupta/Second- Mayor Pro Tem. Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No. 69- 2013. Approved by the following voice vote: AYES: Councilmen Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Gonzalez announced a Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club that would take place on September 28, 2013 from 5 -8 pm. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. in honor of Primo Repetto and Dr. Howard Cohen. Submitt d: ; '� Approved: 7� laista y M in Pedro Gonzalez City Clerk, C South San Francisco Mayor, City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 7