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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2000-10-11MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Matsumoto INVOCATION: Given by Reverend Tate Crisp, Good News Chapel PRESENTATIONS Presentation: Outstanding Superintendent of the Year Award to Superintendent of Public Works Terry White - award presented by City of Campbell's Superintendent of Public Works Lynn Penoyer. BART Monthly Construction Update given by Mr. Rick Teixeira, South San Francisco BART Liaison. Mr. Teixeira reviewed the current status of the parking structure's pile driving activities and Colma Creek improvements that will be completed by the end of October. He stated that hydro-seeding along the BART right-of-way and landscaping at vent structures are in progress. He further discussed BART's claim process. Councilman Penna asked that traffic controllers (flaggers) at the BART sites along Chestnut Avenue and South Spruce Avenue be more aware of the flow of traffic. In response to Mayor Matsumoto, Mr. Teixeira explained the current dust mitigation activities in South San Francisco and that the hydo-seeding will help alleviate the problem. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes discussed with Mr. Teixeira the number of pile driving complaints received and BART's process for handling complaints. Councilman Mullin asked that the pile driving be expedited as it is disruptive to El Camino High School and for those who live nearby. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 6 be removed from the Agenda, Item No. 10 be continued, and Item Nos. 17 and 18 be moved forward. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Melinda Cohen-Huntley, 1700 E1 Camino Real, representing Treasure Island Mobile Home Park Coalition, stated that BART has not been sensitive to the on-going problems at the trailer park. She stated that Council has not been responsive to their problems, the park residents have not received fair treatment, and that Tutor-Saliba and the Town of Colma have been controlling their lives. She stated that park residents are filing a discrimination lawsuit. Councilman Mullin stated he was unaware of continuing problems at Treasure Island Mobile Home Park and asked that staff follow-up on Ms. Cohen-Huntley's statements. He asked that Ms. Cohen-Huntley provide a paper trail of her communications during the past year. Councilman Penna questioned BART's procedure for rejecting claims, and requested staff look into what claims have been filed. In response, City Manager Wilson stated that staff has met with BART's insurance representatives and explained BART's claim process. He stated that staff has had a concern that residents are not being listened to and in response BART representatives are willing to come to a Council meeting and explain the claim process for the benefit of the television audience. Ms. Cohen-Huntley further commented on BART's lack of response to problems and the aggravation mobile home residents have been subjected to. Councilman Mullin reiterated his request that Ms. Cohen-Huntley's paperwork be photocopied. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes concurred with Councilman Mullin's request and suggested that BART keep staff informed of complaints received from South San Francisco residents. Mr. Teixeira confirmed that there are problems with the contractors adhering to work hour schedules and acknowledged the claim process has been frustrating since there has been a change in BART claim adjusters. Councilman Gonzalez stated his concern regarding BART's response to problems and urged that complaints be addressed. Mayor Matsumoto responded to Ms. Cohen-Huntley's statement that Council is not interested in the mobile home park residents. She stated that she has been in contact with residents regarding other issues unrelated to BART and that on-going problems with Tutor- Saliba was not mentioned. Ms. Lisa DeMattei, Historic Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association, announced a collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, the City, and HOTHRA for a health fair, Su Salud Primero, on Sunday, October 15, 10 am - 4 pm, at Martin Elementary School. Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, stated that aircraft noise has increased in her neighborhood and commented that her insulated windows do not help to lessen the noise. She questioned the delay with the Hickey/Hilton signalization project and stated her disappointment that Caltrans will not signalize the Arlington/E1 Camino intersection until 2003, but that plans now include a left turn lane. Councilman Mullin responded to Mrs. Mason's concerns regarding the aircraft noise and reviewed what the SFO/Community Roundtable Committee is doing. He encouraged residents to call (650) 876-2219 to register their aircraft noise complaints. He further discussed the criteria and standards of the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program, noting that Mrs. Mason windows were not installed by the program as she lives outside the ANIP footprint. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11,2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Matsumoto announced that Agenda Item Nos. 17 and 18 will be considered before "Items from Council". LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 17. Consideration of an ordinance creating Title 20, Chapter 20.49 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code entitled school zone use regulations, modifying Table 20.31.020 and adding related definitions to Title 20, Chapter 20.06 (continued from September 27, 2000 meeting, public hearing closed) Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks and City Attorney Mattas. Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, stated her concerns, and asked that school locations be properly identified on the exhibit map attached to the staff report. She further asked that "waiver of fees" be included in SSFMC Section 20.49.35, that attorneys be involved at the beginning of issues between the City and the School District, and that she needed clarification on what uses the County Office of Education is allowed. She alleged that closed meetings were held recently to discuss this matter. City Attorney Mattas stated that closed meetings were not held and that he and other City staff had telephone conversations with County counsel as directed by Council at the September 27 Council meeting. He explained the authority given to County governments and their pre- eminent zoning rights that is dictated by State law. Councilman Mullin stated that sensitive use-types for the site are not proposed and government entities are hesitant to put such uses in residential neighborhoods. Ms. Williams asked for further clarification regarding the exhibit map and she was asked to speak with City Attorney Mattas directly. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance creating Title 20, Chapter 20.49 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled School Zone Use Regulations, modifying Table 20.31.020 and adding related definitions to Title 20, Chapter 20.06. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 18. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing City Attorney to retain Carroll, Burdick and McDonough to represent City in PERS appeal Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas. Staff discussed with Councilman Penna occasions when legal representation has occurred for employees in the past and staff cited the most recent occurrence was the Aetna Health Plan coverage issue. Further discussion included the ability to use employees for temporary assignments and PERS inconsistency in allowing temporary assignments. Councilman Mullin agreed there is a detriment to the City if it loses the ability to maneuver personnel into positions temporarily. He compared the legal representation circumstance to when the City represented Councilman Penna before the FPPC. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes concurred with Councilman Mullin and felt it is important to be able to use the valuable talents of employees in different areas on a temporary basis. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11,2000 MINUTES PAGE 3 Mayor Matsumoto stated her support for the request. City Attorney Mattas stated that PERS has been inconsistent with its decisions and clarified that the City does agree that when a temporary position becomes permanent it is appropriate to reclassify the employee. In response to Councilman Penna, City Manager Wilson explained the three categories for a PERS retirement (Fire, Police and non-sworn). Motion-PennaJSecond-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 115-2000, authorizing the City Attorney to approve an agreement with Carroll, Burdick and McDonough for services related to PERS appeal. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) At the request of Mayor Matsumoto, City Manager Wilson responded to Mrs. Mason concern regarding the Hickey-Hilton Avenue improvement project and stated that the item is on tonight's Agenda. He further explained that the Caltrans' Arlington/E1 Camino signalization project was postponed to 2003 when the scope of the project changed and it missed the State's budgeting cycle. In response to Councilman Mullin, City Manager Wilson stated the City can advance funding for an approved Caltrans project and that there are other avenues that staff can pursue to advance the timing of the Arlington/E1 Camino project. (Recess: 9:09 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Community Forum Subcommittee Reports At the request of Councilman Penna, Chief Raffaelli updated Council on his report to the City Manager concerning a continued Police presence in the downtown. Mayor Matsumoto directed staff to submit a copy of the report to the Downtown Merchants' Association and staff agreed to also meet with the Association. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes requested that Day in the Park be agendized for the next Council meeting under "Presentations". Councilman Gonzalez attended the Colombus Day Italian Heritage Celebration in Redwood City and the South San Francisco Italian American Citizens Club took third place in the bocce tournament. Councilman Mullin reported on attending the Airport's system's upgrade team meeting that will allow portable noise monitors to be placed in residential areas for a week or two to obtain readings of aircraft noise. He reported on the ABAG's general assembly meeting that was recently held to discuss biotech issues and that South San Francisco is well positioned to capitalize on it. He announced the annual Bay clean-up on Saturday, October 14, 9:00 a.m., and REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER I 1,2000 MINUTES PAGE 4 that the County is conducting internet voting demonstrations at 271 92nd Street, Daly City, on October 12-13. Councilman Mullin reported that the Council bond subcommittee (Matsumoto/Mullin) is conducting a survey for community input on several large capital improvement items, e.g., new library, new fire station(s), a Westborough swimming pool, and/or a linear park along the BART right-of-way. He stated that the telephone survey is being conducted for Council to hear what the community is interested in and what it wants. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the September 20 and September 27 special meetings and September 27 regular meeting Motion to confirm expense claims of October 1 l, 2000 in the amount of $1,755,548.25 o Resolution No. 116-2000, accepting the dedication of street right-of-way and vehicular access rights along Westborough Boulevard as offered on Parcel Map PM-99-054 Resolution No. 117-2000, authorizing the Public Works Director to act on behalf of the City in all matters pertaining to the 1998 State Transportation Improvement Program funding for $598,000 for the rehabilitation of Forbes Boulevard o Motion to accept 1999-2000 Street Slurry Seal project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications Motion to accept Magnolia Storm Drain Phase II project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications Item removed from Agenda. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1277-2000, amending Section 3.12.010 of the SSFMC to reflect additions to the Information Technology Department o Resolution No. 118-2000, authorizing the execution of a contract with Dyett & Bhatia for preparation of the East of 101 Area Transportation Implementation Plan Supplemental EIR o Resolution No. 119-2000, accepting grant from California State Library to fund the Bits of History digitization grant project in the amount of $91,856.55 10. Resolution approving revised City Council Handbook Item continued. 11. Motion to adopt a Resolution No. 120-2000, to submit LAFCO application for a single family home at 222 Country Club Drive in the Country Club area for sewer hook ups REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER I 1,2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 12. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 121-2000, to submit LAFCO application for a single family home at 288 Alta Vista Drive in the Country Club Area for sewer hook ups Motion-PennaJSecond-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar, excluding Item Nos. 6 and 10. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 13. Report on Peninsula Transportation Plan 2010 Introduction given by City Manager Wilson, staff report presented by Interim City Engineer Chuck and proposed letter to C/CAG reviewed by Chief Planner Sparks. Councilman Penna questioned the objective of the plan whether it is to encourage people to live closer to work or encourage commuting. His suggestions include: - to encourage people to live close to their jobs, there should be a change in the taxing structure - provide adequate housing - a higher percentage of property taxes should be given to cities rather than the County to take care of the community needs, such as housing - no trucking during commute hours to help alleviate freeway accidents and congestion - parking ratios should be reduced to encourage public transportation - high speed ferry service along the Peninsula He stated he does not support a high speed Caltrain because this encourages people to live away from their job. Councilman Mullin questioned the negative tone of the letter and stated he had made comments for its modification and will submit them to staff. He commented that a multi- faceted approach to addressing transportation problems is necessary. He questioned the assertion in the staff report that building high density housing near transit has little or no effect on the cost of housing or growth of congestion. He stated his disagreement with this comment. He also stated his disappointment that water transit was omitted from the plan. Councilman Gonzalez felt local concerns needed to be address, such as high school students who drive to school. He suggested students bicycle to school rather than drive. He stated there are parking problems, yet downtown merchants want more parking lots to accommodate the lunchtime crowd. Mayor Matsumoto supported staff's position taken in the letter, she stated her support for work force housing and tax incentives. She questioned "park'n ride lots" which staff stated is a generalization and locations are not specified. She stated her support for better local bus service to take drivers off the road. She discussed with staff "auxiliary lanes", which staff compared to hook-ramps. In reference to ramp metering at Interstate 280, Mayor Matsumoto commented that there is currently a gridlock along Westborough REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11,2000 MINUTES PAGE 6 14. Boulevard at Gellert Boulevard in the morning and metering will increase congestion. She asked for more information on "Fiscal Land Use Planning" with regard to new State property tax, sales tax, and revenue sharing legislation. She suggested that non- automobile-using employees keep parking subsidies as an incentive not to drive and felt this should be a condition for our developers. She also suggested a parking tax be considered. With regard to the letter, she noted grammatical errors, stated support for the concept of developer contributions for housing, and suggested transportation in-lieu fees. She asked that the letter be copied (cc) to SamTrans, the Transit Authority, and the Joint Powers Authority. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes stated that he will convey Council's comments to C/CAG and that the letter is forthcoming. Council further discussed with staff the concept of transit oriented developments (TODs). (Cassette Tape No. 2) City Manager Wilson summarized Council comments as follows: there is a tendency to support TOD tax incentives to supply additional housing promote TSM (bicycles) water transit greater emphasis on bus service TDA funds, or funds directed towards transportation emphasis on putting transportation improvements in place before adding more housing units Staff will submit a revised draft letter to Council for review. Hilton Avenue Intersection Widening and Traffic Signals Installation Project a) resolution to reject all bids for project, and b) discussion of revised scope of work Staff report and visual presentation given by Public Works Director Gibbs. Councilman Penna questioned the removal of the pedestrian bridge, and staff explained that by signalizing the intersection, a bridge is no longer necessary. Councilman Penna further discussed the pedestrian traffic count conducted by staff and in response to his concern about the water line easement trail, staff stated that the City may want to work with Hetch Hetchy to make it an all weather pathway. Councilman Mullin stated his support for the pathway to be paved and felt the sidewalk on the north side of Hickey is unwarranted based on the traffic counts. Councilman Gonzalez stated his familiarity with the neighborhood and the number of accidents that occur on Hickey Boulevard. He stated his concern regarding school children crossing the intersection. Director Gibbs stated that during the construction REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER I 1,2000 MINUTES PAGE 7 15. 16. phase, a sign will be posted to warn motorists of upcoming stop signs at Hilton and Camaritas Avenues. Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes asked that a police presence be available for security and safety measures during construction. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 122-2000, rejecting all bids for the Hickey Boulevard-Hilton Avenue intersection widening and traffic signal installation project and instructing staff to redesign and modify the scope of work to meet funding requirements. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor Matsumoto. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilman Gonzalez. ABSENT: None. Councilman Gonzalez abstained, as he owns property within 300' of the project. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Bayshore Realignment and Hook Ramp Project Staff report presented by Public Works Director Gibbs. Motion-PennadSecond Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 123-2000, approving the mitigation monitoring and reporting for the Bayshore realignment and hook ramp project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion to adopt a Resolution approving Property Agreement and Sign Relocation Agreement between Myers Peninsula Company, Eller Media and South San Francisco regarding the acquisition of right of way, conveyance of property and removal/relocation of signs in connection with Oyster Point Interchange/Hook Ramp Project Phase m Staff report presented by Public Works Director Gibbs. City Manager Wilson informed Council that there will be a territorial boundary change where land will be annexed into South San Francisco from Brisbane and this matter will come before Council for approval. Councilman Mullin questioned the removal and relocation of the billboard signs. Mr. David McWalters, Eller Media Company, stated the relocation is not a benefit for his company, but the agreement process has been long and difficult and other parts of the transaction are still being worked out with Myers Development. Councilman Gonzalez asked when work will commence and Director Gibbs responded that beginning October 15 the poles are being relocated. The flyover portion will start late December or early January, and construction on the hook ramps will begin in early Spring. Director Gibbs stated that the road will remain open during construction. Motion-Penna/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 124-2000, approving property agreement and sign relocation agreement between Myers Peninsula Company, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11,2000 MINUTES PAGE 8 Eller Media and South San Francisco regarding the acquisition of right of way, conveyance of property and removal of signs in connection with Oyster Point Interchange/Hook Ramp Project Phase III. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Penna/Second-Fernekes: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 p.m.. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sy la~M. Pay~rk City of South San Francisco Approved: 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 OCTOBER 11,2000 MINUTES PAGE 9