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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2013-09-25 (2)O . `9L Fu' o c9LIFOlk % CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 7:00 P.M. Time: 7:06 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by: Mayor Gonzalez PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Fire Prevention Month accepted by Fire Safety Inspector Tom Carney. Mayor Gonzalez read presented to proclamation to Fire Safety Inspector Tom Carney Inspector Carney thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing the importance of Fire Prevention Month by issuing the proclamation. • Presentation of Annual Beautification Awards by Beautification Committee Chair Dorothy Buhagiar. Residential awards presented to: Milfredo and Marguerite Vall of 109 Grove Ave, Ramona Neri of 227 C Street, Benedict Paras of 1757 Hillside Blvd, and Tito and Edith Arias of 438 Commercial Ave. Commercial Awards presented to: Boracay Garden Grill at 269 El Camino Real, and Dental Associates at 1131 Mission Rd. Councilmember Addiego thought all the winners served as great candidates for the Mayor Pro Tern's Improving Public Places Committee. He made special note of Dental Associates and the Paras property on Hillside, characterizing it as a game- changer. Councilmember Garbarino expressed his gratitude for the work all of the winners put into their properties and the inspiration they provide to the entire community. Their work goes to show that it doesn't take a fortune, just careful planning. Councilmember Gupta congratulated the winners and encouraged community members to work towards the same goal. He hoped the plaques provided would help add value to their properties. Mayor Gonzalez hoped the awards would serve as inspiration and encourage people to step outside to see what changes they could make to beautify the City. • Recognition of Esposto's Inc, and Your Party Rental Co. for obtaining their Green Business Certification from the San Mateo County Green Business Program received by Gabe Esposto and Victor Esposto. Mayor Gonzalez presented the certificate accepted by Gabe and Victor Esposto of Esposto's, Inc and Your Party Rental Co. Esposto's is a third generation company that started out in catering. They have been in business for over 50 years and have called South San Francisco home for the past seven. They currently employ 70 people. Council commended the Esposto family on their accomplishment and thanked them for their contributions towards sustainability in South San Francisco. Proclamation - recognizing September 19, 2013 as Online Voter Registration Day accepted by Claudia Lopez from the Office of State Senator Leland Yee. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and accepted by Claudia Lopez from the Office of State Senator Leland Yee. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto added a special thanks to Senator Yee for getting the item through the State legislature. Ms. Lopez thanked Council for their continuous support. AGENDA REVIEW No change PUBLIC COMMENTS None ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmember Gupta announced the Filipino American Heritage Month Celebration taking place on October 15 at the Orange Library from 4 :00 - 5:00 p.m. A special program note was that he would be there to perform with his wooden puppet. Attendance of the San Mateo County Emergency Services Council was reported. Councilmember Garbarino requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Robert Lorenzini, longtime firefighter and friend. Information regarding water storage and updates on several legislative items discussed the League of California Cities (LOCC) conference in Sacramento was reported. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilmember Addiego reported on his attendance of a badge ceremony recognizing several promotions. Being reminded never to forget those who came before, the Councilman eulogized Robert Lorenzini, also known as Babe. Councilmember Addiego also reported his attendance of the Bay Conservation Development Commission (BCDC) meeting where Supervisor Dave Pine allowed him the chance to speak to the merits of the South San Francisco bay front. The Councilman then took the opportunity to recognize Assistant City Manager and Economic and Community Development Director, Marty Van Duyn for all that he has brought to the City. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto announced that October was Disability Awareness Month. She gave thanks to all who attended the Meet n Greet for weeding and planting. She also reported attendance of the LOCC Conference in Sacramento and thanked Councilmember Garbarino for his work as President of our region on the board. Reporting out of the Supervisorial District Mapping meeting, she was pleased to announce that South San Francisco had prevailed by partnering with the Republican AA map, now know as the Equity map. The maps submitted were the Community Unity, the Nakamura map and the Equity map. If the Equity map prevailed, that would move South San Francisco into District 1 and give residents a shot at sitting on the Board of Supervisor. The only person to do that has been Congresswoman Jackie Speier. She gave thanks to Simon Kwong and Mike Lappen for all of their work and to those who came to the meeting at her request: Betty Battaglia, Judy Bush, Rick Ochsenhirt and the Martinucci, Lock, Metz, Ochoa, Garbarino and Gupta families. In other business, Public Works Director Terry White put together a meeting with SamTrans CEO Mike Scanlon, Deputy Director Chuck Harvey and major players from Joint Powers Board. Other attendees included City Manager Nagel and Assembly member Mullin. $7 million was available and the City's presence was made known. Consent calendar item 3 would be approving a grant application for a tunnel project, helping the City gain further ground. A major hang up still is the Union Pacific Railroad but there is at least direction and support. Further grants worth $290,000 were being applied for through the CCAG and B/PAC and which should appear for a vote on upcoming agendas. Lastly, after careful consideration, Mayor Pro Tem. Matsumoto announced she would not be running for the two -year term for City Council. While she noted it was too late to be removed from the ballot, she would be shutting down her campaign. She thanked her supporters and apologized, but noted it was a personal decision that she had to make. Mayor Gonzalez stated he was sorry to hear her announcement, but understood. Mayor Gonzalez began his report by asking Council if they wished to draft a letter opposing the legislative items the LOCC wished to oppose. Council agreed. Mayor Gonzalez continued his report and noted his attendance of the Success Summit held at Skyline College, thanking Gene Mullin for alerting him to the event and requesting attendance from a South San Francisco representative. The summit held three sessions on the topics of transportation, communication and jobs. Mayor Gonzalez asked Chief Massoni to speak about the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Chief Massoni explained, how cities throughout the County participate one day per month by pulling traffic officers to a specific city and targeting areas for certain traffic violations. Recently they were in South San Francisco, where they wrote over 100 citations in a four -hour period. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 3 Mayor Gonzalez provided further detail as to the citations issued and stated his hope for the program to continue with a focus on afternoon hours. Mayor Gonzalez issued a reminder about the Boys and Girls' Club upcoming Spaghetti feed and ongoing health care forums throughout the community. Lastly, he noted the community workshop for the downtown plan station was very well attended and hoped the trend would continue. Councilmember Garbarino requested a five minute recess after the consent calendar. Farmers' Market Student Volunteer Program. Councilman Gupta requested this item after he saw a number of high school students performing community service at the farmer's market. He was very impressed, so he invited George Vega, Regional Manager of the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, to speak about the Student Volunteer Program. George Vega thanked Council for the support and the time to explain the program and its benefits. The program began as a continued effort to make community markets a family destination that tied the community together. After collaborating with Aaron Boyd, the program began with just three students participating to receive extra credit and since then, it has seen a steady increase in participants. Students who have participated say it has helped increase their self confidence, improved their communication skills, improved their math skills and inspired them to look into careers in business. Overall, the real life experience has proven to be a positive thing in their lives and in the community. Mayor Gonzalez thanked Mr. Vega for working with the students, understanding the importance of getting them involved with something positive. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of September 11, 2013. 2. Motion confirming payment registers for September 25, 2013. Motion to approve submittal of a Grant Application for the Safe Routes to Transit Cycle 5 Program. 4. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between Nilmeycr & Nilmeyer Associates Architects and the City of South San Francisco for architectural design services for the retail space at 636 El Camino Real in an amount not to exceed $52,250. 5. Resolution accepting $99,215 for personnel overtime, training expenses, and high school traffic safety presentations from the State of California- Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program" and amending the Police Department's operating budget for fiscal year 201312014. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 4 6. Resolution amending the salary schedule effective July 5, 2013 by assigning a new salary range for sworn classifications in the Police Association Bargaining Unit pursuant to a classification and compensation study and the 2012 -14 Memorandum of Understanding with the unit. 7. Resolution amending the salary schedule effective July 5, 2013 by assigning a new salary range for all police classifications in the Public Safety Managers Bargaining Unit pursuant to the 2012 -2014 Compensation Plan, and amending the Compensation Plan to add an additional classification. 8. Resolution awarding a Construction Contract to Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc. of Milpitas, California, for the Repair of City Bridges Project (Project No. st1009) in an amount not to exceed $335,360; rejecting all bid protests; and amending the 2013 -2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget by accepting additional grant funds in the amount of $100,224 and addition of a City match of $11,495.69. 9. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Program Supplemental Agreement No. 022 -N with the State of California, for the preliminary engineering of the Mission Road/Evergreen Drive traffic signal located in the City of South San Francisco (City). 10. Resolution amending the Economic & Community Development operating budget for fiscal year 2013 -14 in the amount of $565,600 to provide for increased services and staffing. 11. Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the Town of Colma for Police Communications Services. 12. Resolution accepting $49,200 for personnel overtime and equipment from the University of California at Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SAFETREC) "Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program" and amending the Police Department's operating budget for fiscal year 2013/2014. Motion - Councilmember Garbarino /Second - Councilrnember Addiego: to approve the consent calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Meeting Recessed: 8:09 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 8:18 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 13. Resolution authorizing submittal of the 2012 -2013 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 5 Community Development Specialist Alin Lancaster presented report highlighting some of the program's accomplishments that included the provision of legal, financial and housing services as well as ADA improvements to public facilities. Mayor Gonzalez opened the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. Being no public comments, Mayor Gonzalez closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. and called for Council discussion. Referencing the goals and accomplishments outlined on page 8 of the staff report, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto asked Ms. Lancaster to clarify the reported percentages. What does this translate into when the fiscal year is over and they've only reached part of their goal? Ms. Lancaster explained it was dependant on the program and there were various reasons for not reaching stated goals. For instance, some of the organizations closed before reaching the goal like the North Peninsula program. Further explanation was offered about the funding received and how it is allowed to be allocated and spent. Councilmember Garbarino asked why the North Peninsula program had been discontinued. Ms. Lancaster explained it was advised by the auditor because they were operating at a deficit. Motion - Councilmember Garbarino /Second - Councilmember Gupta: to approve Resolution No. 107 -2013. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. "Centennial Village" Safeway Shopping Center Shamain Partnership /Owner WT Mitchell Group, Inc, /Applicant 180 El Camino Real (APN014- 183 -110) P11 -0065: UPI 1-0006, DR11 -0019, TDM13 -0001, ND12 -0004 and DA13 -0002 Resolutions recommending that the City Council adopt the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND 12 -0004) and Approve Planning Project P11- 0065:UP11 -0006, DR11 -0019, TDM13 -0001 and DA13 -0002 in accordance with the SSFMC Chapters 19, 20.090,20.3 00, 20.330, 20.350, 20.400, 20.440, 20.450, 20.460, 20.480 & 20.490. City Attorney Mattas explained the item had been continued from the meeting of September 11 and Council had closed the public hearing. If Council wished, they may re -open the public hearing. Mayor Gonzalez opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. and called for public comments. William Knack, representing the Building and Construction Trades Council of San Mateo County detailed a discussion that had taken place on December 4, 2012 between himself, Rich Konig and the developer, Bill Mitchell regarding the project's use of local union labor. While no commitment had been made and no meetings had taken place since, Mr. Mitchell recently sent a proposal which presented a starting point. Mr. Knack requested Council postpone their decision to allow additional time to explore the proposal further. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 6 Steve Aronovsky restated his opposition to the development plan and read aloud a letter he had previously provided to Council. Being no further comment, Mayor Gonzalez closed the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. Associate Planner Billy Gross presented the staff report and reviewed Council's previous position regarding the economic triggers within the development agreement. The current revisions proposed include 1) City would have right to identify developers, lenders and equity investors which wish to negotiate the applicant to obtain the right to build out part or all of the residential development and 2) the economic feasibility triggers have been removed from the agreement. The revised agreement is attached to the staff report. Based on the revisions it is recommended that the Council follow the decision of the Planning Commission. Staff and applicant were available for questions. Councilmember Garbarino wanted to explore the right to identifying developers and lenders a little further. Planner Gross explained that Council would identify people that would help the residential component be constructed as early in the process as possible. The language allows the City to present these parties to the developer and then it would be the sole discretion of developer to enter into any agreements with the selected parties. Councilmember Garbarino commented that he saw no reason not to build some of the residential during the first phase. Councilmember Addiego realized the final economic trigger was more of a firewall and the subcommittee felt there were triggers that would never be met. In determining that, he has decided he would like to change direction and work with the owner. Councilmember Gupta shared in the sentiment. After looking at the triggers in terms of feasibility and applicability, the recommendation was to remove them from the agreement. Based on his understanding, the residential component was very important in terms of the needs, zoning and airport land use restrictions and this project would be the only way to develop housing in the area. He read aloud a statement from the San Mateo County Association of Realtors (" SAMCAR ") regarding the timeline of the residential component, which echoed his feelings on the project. Councilmember Gupta questioned if there was a feasible way to redefine the phases by combining the residential and commercial components. Additionally, he welcomed Mr. Mitchell's letter in regards to the use of local labor, but at this point he wanted to hold his decision until these items received further study. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto asked if other Development Agreements had been 20 years. City Attorney Mattas noted a typical time frame for a Development Agreement was between 10 to 20 years. Oyster Point Ventures and BIOMED were both 20 and an agreement with HCP for 15 years with a 5 year extension was currently being negotiated. This agreement was unique due to the change in the airport contours. If the application before Council now is not ultimately approved, subsequent developers would have to comply with the new airport noise contour rules; effectively no residential absent a Council override. To his knowledge, this Council had not overridden airport land use decisions in the past. The current application is approved under REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 7 previous contours, not those currently adopted. The residential component that is presently proposed would exist for the 20 year duration of the development project and transfer between owners. Mr. Mitchell emphasized this project had been in development for the past six years. Mr. Davidson would like to proceed and see action taken tonight if possible. Councilmember Garbarino wanted to piggyback on Councilmember Gupta's comments. It appeared to him there was an agreement taking shape, but not completely formed. He would also like to hold off on making a decision until the items in question were further explored. Councilmember Addiego acknowledged Mr. Mitchell's overture in regards to South San Franciscans working and benefiting by the development of this project but questioning if the representation was real. He asked for details about the process cited with the Safeway projects completed in Berkeley and Millbrae. From a labor standpoint, he understood the project in Burlingame was far from satisfactory. Mr. Mitchell outlined the process that involved meeting with local unions, encouraging bids from union subcontractors, making affirmative statements in bid documents in regards to local hiring, and working with the low bids from general contractors to identify local, union subcontractors. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto asked Mr. Mitchell if he would agree to prevailing wage. Mr. Mitchell responded he was not prepared to agree to prevailing wage. Councilmember Addiego asked what the outcome was regarding the process he had just outlined. Mr. Mitchell stated a little more that 50% of the project went to local /union labor. Mayor Gonzalez understood Councils' concerns and added his own regarding the design of the project, which he characterized as unattractive. He also noted the additional services that would be needed to serve a community with an additional 280 units. His sense was a decision would not be made tonight. Attorney Mattas stated Council may direct the item to come back on the meeting of October 23. Council consensus was to continue the item until the meeting of October 23 Motion - Councilmember GarbarinolSecond - Councilmember Gupta: to continue the item until the meeting of October 23, 2013. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COMMUNITY FORUM Again, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto wanted to make sure she expressed her thanks to those who attended the Supervisorial District Mapping meeting. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 8 Councilmembers Garbarino and Gupta thanked the Mayor Pro Tern for her work regarding the Supervisorial District Mapping. Her commitment and preparedness was impressive and went a long way to serve the City well. Mayor Gonzalez thanked the South San Francisco Public Library and the Historical Society for the presentation of "A Trip Down Market Street ". The program was extremely interesting and informative. The Mayor also wanted to bring up the reappointment of Christopher Cairo to the Mosquito Abatement District. City Manager Nagel would check with the CIerk's office as to the next scheduled recruitment and agendize the item accordingly. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto noted comments relayed from Maria Martinucci about how impressed the district was with Mr. Cairo and had already appointed him to a very important subcommittee. Mayor Gonzalez wanted to recognize and thank long time business owner .Toe Mirata, who closed his barber shop after 50 years of service. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. in honor of Robert `Babe "Lorenzini. Submitted: QAtA�'kot, _�.- Anna M. Brown, Deputy City Clerk City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ap roved: 1 Pedro Gonzalez, Ma City of South San Francisco SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 PAGE 9