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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2000-03-22 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Absent: Others Present: Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna*, Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto None City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas, Assistant City Manager Moss, Human Resources Director Bower *Councilman Penna arrived at 6:36 p.m. Interview Applicants for Boards and Commissions · Personnel Board · Housing Authority Director Bower announced that Personnel Board interviews were cancelled due to the candidates withdrawing their applications. Director Bower introduced each applicant to the Council. Applicants were interviewed in the following order and responded to questions from each Councilmember: · Rev. Gary Smith (incumbent) - 6:30 p.m. · Ms. Colleen Bedrosian - 6:45 p.m. Mr. Ken Restivo did not appear for his 6:40 p.m. interview. Discussion and Appointment of Boardmembers and Commissioners After a brief discussion of the voting process, Council voted by ballot with the following results: Rev. Gary Smith was re-appointed to a four-year term, expiring March 31, 2004. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To m-appoint Rev. Gary Smith to the Housing Authority. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 5. Adjournment Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully submitted: S~y. I~[~M~. Payne, City C14fk City of South San Francisco Approved: & U' yor City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City 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. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:55 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) Youth in Government Day students joined their counterparts on the dais and Councilman Mullin briefly reviewed the program. Councilmembers introduce their respective counterparts. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto. None Led by Mayor Matsumoto Given by Reverend Gary Smith, First Baptist Church of South San Francisco PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Chamber Community Awareness Week, April 3-7, 2000: Chamber President Norm Faria received the proclamation on behalf of the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Measure A Expenditure Plan Policies and Programs - Mr. Howard Goode, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, gave an overview on a proposed statewide ballot proposition for a ½ cents sales tax increase for transportation purposes. He stated that this will be in addition to Measure A, which is not due to expire until 2008. He stated the Authority is currently working on programs, policies and goals, identifying individual projects, and formulating a new expenditure plan for the proposed statewide ballot proposition. He stated the League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a public meeting on March 31 at the Basque Cultural Center and a transportation summit is being held on April 28 at Oracle. He submitted informational materials to Council regarding the program. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested Agenda Item Nos. 3, 9 and 12 be removed; Agenda Item No. 5 be held in conjunction with Redevelopment Agency Item No. 6; Agenda Item No. 14's title be 225' amended to read "Motion", and labor negotiations for City Manager be removed from Closed Session Item No. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Sylvia Lynch, 124 Miriam Street, Daly City, stated her objection to the Redevelopment Agency's action regarding 201 Grand Avenue. She stated her support for the coffee house and felt the rights of the Latino community were being violated. Ms. Jennifer Tejeda, 37601 Farwell Drive, city unknown, stated her objection to the Agency's action and felt its actions were discriminatory. Ms. Rosa Cruz, 205 Pine Avenue, (spoke Spanish and Ms. Lynch translated) stated her objection to the Agency's action; she questioned the appraisal and felt it was inequitable. Concepcion Pulido, 205 Pine Avenue, stated her objection to the Agency's action and agreed with the previous speaker. (Cassette Tape No. 2) Mr. Ulises Garza, 846 Commercial Avenue, stated his objection to the Agency's action, that the customers at the coffee house are like a family, and felt their rights were being violated. Ms. Christie Chavez, 75 Minerva Street, San Francisco, stated her objection to the Agency's action; she questioned the need for a parking lot and felt people should be encouraged to take public transportation which would help reduce air pollution. Ms. Maria Suarez, 5212 Blue Sky Court, Antioch, stated her objection to the Agency's action and felt it was targeting the Latino community; she questioned the appraised value and whether the parking lot was just a temporary use. Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, read two recent newspaper articles regarding Measure B that opposed Costco. Ms. Jo-Ann D'Angelo, 60 Calvert Avenue, stated her concerns regarding the environmental issues related to Costco's service station pumping gasoline with MTBE. She urged residents to write to their legislative representatives with their concerns. She also asked if the Treasure Island Trailer Court was going to be displaced due to the Hickey Boulevard Extension. City Manager Wilson stated that the trailer court was not being affected. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum Councilman Penna stated the CDBG Subcommittee (Matsumoto/Penna) met with staff and will be making a report to Council at the appropriate time. Response to health and traffic questions related to Costco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 22,6, City Engineer Kianpour reported on his recent meeting with Mr. Carl Lewis of the San Francisco Water Department; it was determined that there are no regulations regarding the placement of gas tanks near water lines, but there are underground storage regulations that must be followed. He briefly discussed the lower standards that existing service stations were regulated by compared to the standards the Costco facility will have to meet. He stated that after considering all hypothesis MTBE would not be able to contaminate the San Francisco water line, unless there was a major disaster that raptured both the water line and the underground fuel tanks at the same time. City Engineer Kianpour discussed the traffic study prepared by Costco that looked at 18 different intersections and five different scenarios for each intersection. He stated that the City's consultant prepared an independent analysis and Costco's report was found to be adequate. He stated he is preparing responses to questions from residents regarding traffic concerns. Greystone City Manager Wilson reported that the sod is in at Alta Loma Park, a letter was received and PG&E will be installing the transformer. He stated the access to Alta Loma Park by Greenridge residents is still a dilemma, one option is viable which the developer is to communicate to the homeowners and then will respond back to the City. Subcommittee Reports Councilman Fernekes stated his satisfaction with the progress that was made in the last two weeks. He also related an incident that he observed the previous evening When the City's paramedic's team responded to a medical emergency and praised their performance and sensitivity. Councilman Penna informed staff that he had observed a possible mudslide problem at the Greystone Homes development. Councilman Mullin responded to comments made by speakers regarding Measure B and the misinformation that was discussed. He explained the recent Federal ANIP allotment of money to Daly City and the City of South San Francisco's effort to have the decibel level in South San Francisco lowered to 60 dbl. Councilman Mullin reported on his recent trip to Washington DC to discuss two major concerns: 1) institute a new system at the airport for landing airplanes more quickly, and 2) a new air traffic control facility in Sacramento. He also reported that the San Mateo County Homeless Emergency Shelter Committee has identified a new site on San Mateo Avenue that is a possibility, but is still looking at other sites concurrently. Mayor Matsumoto reported on attending the Greenridge Project grand opening with Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes. She attended the Council of Cities Legislative Committee meeting recently and that Burton's SP 402, binding arbitration, was discussed fervently and will be further discussed at the April Council of Cities' meeting. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3 Mayor Matsumoto announced that she and Councilman Datzman have agreed to sit on the Oyster Point flyover subcommittee. She also announced that the March 29 study session on housing has been postponed until April. CONSENT CALENDAR (Recess: 9:05 p.m. - 9:18 p.m.) Motion to approve minutes of the March 8, 2000 (two) special meetings and regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 22, 2000 in the amount of 3,639,440.09 Resolution authorizing acceptance of a California State Library award to augment Project Read's Families for Literacy activities in the amount of $10,200 o Item removed under Agenda Review. Resolution No. 2 2000, awarding contract for the Harbor Way Sanitary Sewer Extension Project to KJ Woods Construction in the amount of $274,000 and increase the project budget in the amount of $101,700 Resolution authorizing the execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with Te~anomics Development Removed from Consent Calendar, to be considered in conjunction with Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item No. 6. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1266-2000, amending SSFMC Chapter 8.54, entitled Community Preservation Ordinance to authorize summary abatement of immediate dangers to health and safety Resolution executing an agreement with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) committing the necessary funds for the installation of a traffic signal system at the intersection of E1 Camino Real and Arlington Drive Removed from Consent Calendar for discussion (see below), no action taken. o Motion to accept Winston Manor Itl ADA Play Area Renovations as complete per plans, specifications and contract documents o Resolution rejecting bids received from Golden Pacific Construction, Inc. for the Magnolia Avenue and Harbor Way storm drain projects and to re-advertise the projects Removed under Agenda Review. Councilman Penna requested Item No. 7 be removed from the Consent Calendar and Mayor Matsumoto stated that a speaker's card was also received for Item No. 7. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 4 Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8. Approved by voice vote. Consent Calendar Item No. 7: Councilman Penna stated he wish to acknowledge a letter received from a student who lives on Arlington Drive requesting a stop light at E1 Camino Real and Arlington Drive. Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, stated her opposition to the installation of a signal because it will not allow traffic heading north to make a left hand turn onto Arlington Drive. She stated that drivers will be forced to use the Hilton Avenue entrance to the tract. She also felt that Winston Manor residents were not properly noticed. City Engineer Kianpour stated this is a Caltrans decision, and that funds allocated from their operating budget is for signalization only. In response to questions he stated it is extremely dangerous to make a left turn onto Arlington Drive and that a majority of the neighborhood residents are already accessing the tract by Hilton Avenue. He stated his support for Caltrans' decision, which is to benefit pedestrians crossing E1 Camino Real, and that Caltrans will not put stop signs along E1 Camino Real. He further discussed the neighborhood meeting that was conducted with only four residents attending. He stated notices were mailed to the entire neighborhood. With a consensus from Council it was agreed that a traffic count will be taken during peak hours of traffic at the Arlington Drive entrance and a report will be brought back to Council. Item tabled, no action taken. PUBLIC HEARING 10. Antenna and Tower Ordinance - Introduce and waive reading of an ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code adding Chapter 20.105, antenna and tower standards and regulations of telecommunication facilities throughout the City (Case No.: ND 98-094 & ZA 98-094) Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks. In response to Council questions, Chief Planner Sparks stated that the antenna permits are licensed to the owner of the antenna, and in absence of that, they are licensed to the property owner. He stated this ordinance is for commercial communication type antennas and not residential TV satellite dishes. Public hearing closed. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance repealing Chapter 20.77 and 20.83 and adding Chapter 20.105 entitled "Antenna and Tower Regulations". Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11. Oakmont Vistas: Consideration of Negative Declaration, ND-98-054; Planned Unit Development, PUD-98-054; Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, SA-98-054; Tentative Parcel Map, PM-98-054 - a 33-unit single family residential subdivision; Applicant: John Hansen PSC, Inc. (continued from January 26, and February 9, 2000 meetings) Continued to April 26, 2000. 12. Policy direction regarding sewer connections in the Country Club area/outside city boundaries Item removed under Agenda Review. 13. Resolution approving Terrabay Phase II Woods East and Woods West subdivision final map, accepting offers of dedications, approving a subdivision improvement agreement and authorizing the recording of the final map and its related documents Staff report presented by City Engineer Kianpour. Final bonds have been filed with the City. Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 22-2000, approving the Terrabay Phase II, Woods East ad Woods West subdivisions final map, accepting offers of dedications, approving a subdivision improvement agreement and authorizing the recordation of the Final Map and its related documents. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Datzman, Mullin and Penna, and Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes. NOES: Mayor Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 14. Resolution authorizing allocation of funds to San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau Staff report presented by City Manager Wilson. Allocation is in the amount of $50,000. Motion-Mullin/Second-Datzman: Motion to approve the allocation of funds to San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 9:55 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.) o Resolution authorizing the execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with Terranomics Development Item removed from Consent Calendar and heard in conjunction with Redevelopment Agency Item No. 6, Refer to Redevelopment Agency minutes for discussion. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 6 (Cassette Tape No. 3) Motion-Datzman/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 23-2000, authorizing the execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement between the City of South San Francisco, the Redevelopment Agency, and Terranomics Development. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Datzman, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto. NOES: Councilmembers Mullin and Penna. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. CLOSED SESSION 15. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, labor negotiations for City Manager; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9; existing litigation - Arthur Thomas vs City of South San Francisco Labor negotiations for City Manager was removed under Agenda Review. Entered into Closed Session: 10:54 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session: 10:58 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Report from Closed Session: Mayor Matsumoto reported direction given/no action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To adjourn the meeting at 10:59 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: a M. Payne, City Cl~fk f South San Francisco Approve4: , '\ · Karyl-~ tsu o , Mayor City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 22, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 7