Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2000-12-13 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order: 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Present: (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto* and Penna, Mayor Pro Tern Mullin and Mayor Fernekes o Absent: None *Councilwoman Matsurnoto arrived at 5:40 p.m. Public Comments Mrs. Sophie Mason, 10 Arlington Drive, asked that the public be given an opportunity to speak before any appointments are made to the Planning Commission. She stated her support for the current composition of the Planning Commission. Mayor Fernekes stated an opportunity to speak will be given to the public. Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, stated her agreement with Mrs. Mason's comments. She suggested "Good and Welfare" be added to the end of the regular Council agenda. Mayor Fernekes stated the suggestion will be taken under advisement. Interview applicants for Planning Commission Council agreed to go through one interview process for all Boards/Commissions before making any appointments. It is estimated that three to four meetings will be necessary to complete the process. The following applicants were interviewed: · Mr. Rick Ochsenhirt- 5:37 p.m. · Mr. Pablo Gonzalez - 5:52 p.m. · Mr. Haresh Gidwani- 6:01 p.m. · Mrs. Judith Honan - 6:18 p.m. · Mr. Marc Teglia- 6:29 p.m. · Mr. Eugene Sim- 6:44 p.m. The following questions were asked: Mayor Fernekes: We have read your resume, could you talk about any work experience, background, or interests that would help you be an effective member on this particular commission? Mayor Pro Tem Mullin: All commission positions involve working with other people, both staff, commissioners and the public appearing before the commission. Could you describe your style of working with people? Councilman Penna: Do you have any specific goals if you were appointed/reappointed to the Commission to which you are applying for the next four years? How would you make South San Francisco a better place to live? · Councilwoman Matsumoto: Can you briefly describe your vision for South San Francisco? Councilman Gonzalez: Could you summarize why you would like to be appointed/reappointed to this commission? If you are not selected for this particular board/commission, would you be interested in being contacted for other commission openings in the future? · Mayor Fernekes: Each candidate is given an opportunity to discuss any areas that were not covered. This is also your opportunity to ask Council questions. 5. Discussion and appointment (Postponed until all applicants are interviewed.) 6. Adjournment Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. On the questions: In response to Mayor Pro Tem Mullin's concern regarding the public be given an opportunity to speak, Mayor Fernekes confirmed that prior to the appointments there will be an opportunity to take comments. Motion continued: Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: · Payt,, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 7:08 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) Boardmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and Penna, Vice Chair Mullin and Chairman Femekes 3. Oral Communications None 4. Motion to approve the minutes of the January 27, 1999 special meeting Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Penna: To approve the January 27, 1999 special meeting minutes as presented. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Boardmember Gonzalez. 5. Adjournment Motion-PennaJSecond-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: y ' . P//yne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: h~4ek~ ~~ f S ~)uth S ane~aCnh~an The entries of this Capital Improvement Financing Authority meeting show the action taken by the Board 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. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and Penna, Mayor Pro Tern Mullin and Mayor Fernekes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Femekes INVOCATION: Given by Reverend Richard Neely, Grand Avenue Baptist Church PRESENTATIONS Monthly BART Update - Rick Teixeira, South San Francisco BART Liaison, briefly updated Council on current activities and work in progress, including grading of access road leading to the Orange Avenue vent structure, foundation work for the first level of the parking structure. He noted that the structure will be three levels and will house 1157 vehicles. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked for confirmation on the delay of BART to SFO and Mr. Teixeira informed Council that the projected completion date for all four stations is July, 2002. Mr. Teixeira responsed to Councilman Penna's concerns regarding the operation of the vent structures and that flaggers are being reminded to be more aware of traffic flow. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported high school students cutting through the BART construction site between E1 Camino Real and Mission Road. Mr. Teixeira stated he will investigate. AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Dag Alholm, 1700 El Camino Real, Rue 10, Space 11, stated he is representing tenants of Rue #1, Treasure Island Mobile Home Park, who are concerned with the noise emanating from Costco during the day and night. He asked Council to do something about the noise factor. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Mullin's request, City Manager Wilson reported that Costco management has been contacted and issues are being discussed that include noise, delivery schedule, litter problems, and shopping cart control. He stated that there was a meeting with park residents and a separate meeting with the manager regarding relocation of the mobile homes that are located on the easement next to Costco. He stated that there has been some positive movement from Costco to address these issues. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin further discussed modifying Costco's delivery hours and that Council is tracking the problems closely. He added that a sound wall is an option, but not preferred. Mayor Fernekes told Mr. Alholm that he will be kept informed. Mr. Kevin Mullin, representing State Senator Jackie Speier, announced an airport runway plan noise forum, sponsored by Senator Speier, on Thursday, January 11, 2001, 7-9 p.m., at the Municipal Services Building. The forum will focus on noise impacts of the competing plans on residents of San Mateo County. Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, discussed concerns regarding the Serramonte Corporate Center development sewer hook-up, including the omission of an agenda at the November 15 meeting, whether or not there has been any recent meetings, and if the pump station feasibility study is available. Mayor Femekes responded that the subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) has not met since the November 15 community meeting, and that the City of Daly City or the North County Sanitation District should be contacted for a copy of the study. City Manager Wilson informed Council that the Daly City City Manager requested that the sewer hook-up request not be agendized at this time. Mr. Jack Myers, Chairman, Myers Development Co., informed Council that an amendment to the Terrabay Specific Plan is anticipated in January for grading. He also informed Council that significant progress is being made on the capitalization project. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum Regional and local sub-committee assignments - Mayor Fernekes announced that assignments were distributed to Council for their review and comments. Hearing no objections, Mayor Fernekes stated the assignments will stand. San Mateo County/City Selection Committee - Mayor Fernekes announced that Committee appointment requests were distributed and asked for Councils comments. Hearing no further recommendations, Mayor Fernekes stated he will go forward with the requests for reappointment. · Subcommittee Reports To clarify a recent newspaper article, Councilman Penna announced there has not been any reduction of police presence in the downtown area due to budget constraints. Mayor Pro Tern Mullin reported that the possibility of doing aircraft noise insulation work on portable classrooms is being studied by the SFO/Community Roundtable. He explained the types of issues that will be addressed at the January 11 noise forum with Senator Jackie Speier. He reported the Council subcommittee (Mullin/Penna) held discussions with the City Clerk and City Treasurer regarding compensation adjustments REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 2000 PAGE 2 and a report will be submitted for consideration at the January 10 meeting. He announced the Homeless Shelter ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, December 21. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported that she and Dennis Crossland are on the BART art committee and that artwork has been selected for the BART station. She stated that the South San Francisco station will be at a greater depth than any other station in the system. She announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the senior housing development at Chestnut and Mission Road was held on November 28. Councilman Gonzalez stated he has been attending several community holiday celebrations and that he recently attended an educational forum of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials and on December 6 he attended the Bay Area Latino Health Summit 2000. He stated that the Safety Harbor Winter Shelter is located at the Samtrans site on North Access Road. Mayor Fernekes announced the San Mateo County Joint Powers Authority for fire and emergency services received the League of California Helen Putnam Award of Excellence, the California Parks and Recreation Society will be recognizing the Parks and Recreation Department for several accomplishments in February, 2001 at an awards banquet. He reviewed many events he has been attending, including Ballet Folklorico, Parks and Recreation Winter Ballet performance, Thanksgiving Day dinner at Police Detective Pat Sullivan's house, McDonalds's breakfast provided by Steve and Wai-ling Eng, Santa Comes to Town Parade, new international terminal at SFO, City employees annual luncheon, ribbon cutting ceremony for Boys Hope/Girls Hope Program at All Souls Church's convent facility, and the IACC annual dinner recognizing Gloria Galeotti. Mayor Fernekes reported on the newspaper article recognizing resident and former Planning Commissioner Bob Mantegani for his extraordinary holiday decorating at Parkway Estates. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 21 and 29 special meetings 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of December 13, 2000 in the amount of $2,654,042.30 o Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1279-2000, adopting a Restated and Amended Development Agreement for remaining parcels of Phase II and Phase III of the Terrabay Development Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1280-2000, amending Title 20, Chapter 20.61 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code related to the Bay West Cove Specific Plan (ZA-97- 027/Mod 1) o Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from California State Library to fund Project READ's Mobile Learning Lab Project in the amount of $156,500 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3 o Resolution No. 149-2000, authorizing the acceptance of funds grant from Peninsula Partnership to support South San Francisco Community Partnership's new Transitional Kindergarten Program in the amount of $41,360 Resolution No. 150-2000, authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Association unit o Resolution No. 151-2000, authorizing an agreement with the South San Francisco Executive Management Group ° Resolution No. 152-2000, awarding contract to Diamond Painting Co. for the interior painting of the Westborough Recreation Center in the amount of $22,149 10. Resolution No. 153-2000, amending the CIP budget and awarding construction contract to Ranger Pipelines, Inc. for the repair of the Shaw Road Pump Station Force Main in the amount of $164,700 11. Resolution No. 154-2000, approving a disadvantaged business enterprise program for Federally assisted projects 12. Motion to cancel the regular meeting of December 27, 2000 Mayor Pro Tem Mullin requested Item No. 5 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on Item No. 11, commending the Public Works Director for the DBE program. A speakers card was submitted for Item No. 1. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Penna: To approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item Nos. I and 5. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Consent Calendar Item No. i: Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, stated that at the November 21 meeting she questioned Public Works Director Gibbs regarding the scope of work for the Hickey Boulevard Signalization project and if it included work at Hickey and Junipero Serra Boulevards. Director Gibbs indicated "no" at the meeting, but following the meeting Director Gibbs stated that there was an alternative proposal that included a right hand turn lane onto Junipero Serra. She asked that the November 21 minutes reflect her unrecorded conversation with Mr. Gibbs clarifying that the Hickey project does include an alternative proposal. Mayor Fernekes directed the City Clerk to review the tape to assure the minutes reflect an accurate account of the discussion that took place before Council. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve the minutes of the November 21 and 29 special meetings, excluding the November 21 minutes that pertained to the Hickey Boulevard Signalization project. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Councilman Penna - November 21 minutes. Consent Calendar Item No. 5: Mayor Pro Tem Mullin asked for staff to expand on the services that the van will provide to the community. Library Director Sommer and Pro. ject Read Manager Fulgham-Nutters gave an overview of the project and indicated that the van will REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 4 be available in April. The project name will be "Learning Wheels, on the Road to Reading". Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 155-2000, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from California State Library to fund Project READ's Mobile Learning Lab Project in the amount of $156,500. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 13. Hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZA-99-017) to the M-1 Industrial District Use Regulations, SSFMC Chapter 20.30 Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks. Ms. Janet Fogarty, Fogarty and Watson, 1633 Bayshore #329, Burlingame, representing the owners of Shaw Business Center, submitted a letter to Council requesting Council amend specific wording in Chapter 20.30. Mayor Fernekes stated that a letter was received from Mr. George Corey, dated December 12, related to the agenda item. Public hearing closed. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin discussed Ms. Fogarty's letter with staff and staff confirmed that the proposed ordinance is not a result of Ms. Fogarty's clients, it will not affect their proposal in any way, and her client's property is not being singled out for unequal zoning treatment. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that the ordinance will impose conditional use permit requirements on particular types of uses, and will not prevent Ms. Fogarty's clients from going forward. Chief Planner Sparks stated the ordinance is re- establishing the urgency ordinance. Councilman Penna felt that the ordinance may hinder projects from being developed in the Lindenville area and that it may affect existing uses if they wish to expand. He further stated his concern that industrial type uses, such as trucking, may be phased out as a result of the ordinance. He stated his concerns are based on comments that he has received in the past several weeks. He suggested the ordinance be delayed for further study related to its affect on businesses in the entire area. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin reiterated Councilman Penna's concern, and further discussed with City Attorney Mattas existing conforming and non-conforming businesses that will not fall under the requirements of the ordinance. Director Van Duyn explained that the ordinance will allow staff the opportunity to review and condition projects adequately, and to address and mitigate traffic impacts in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin felt the ordinance was reasonable. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 5 Councilwoman Matsumoto asked for clarification on what TDM measures would be required and Chief Planner Sparks stated the conditions will be similar to the Terrabay and Bay West Cove developments, but will not result in environmental impacts that can not be mitigated. Councilman Gonzalez stated his concern regarding the traffic in the Lindenville area, the number of cars parked on the street, trucks maneuvering through the streets, and the affect it may have on existing businesses. He suggested the ordinance be delayed for further study. Councilman Penna further discussed his concerns regarding change of use types, defining vehicle trips vs. truck trips and Chief Planner Sparks noted that no distinction is made in the ordinance. He reiterated his recommendation to delay the ordinance at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and Councilwoman Matsumoto stated they are prepared to vote on the ordinance based on staff" s confirmation that the ordinance is not singling out any existing or future businesses. Councilman Gonzalez stated he favored delaying any action. Mayor Fernekes stated he wished to continue. City Attorney Mattas advised Council of its options of voting separately on the reading and introduction of the ordinance, or continue consideration of the ordinance to the January 10 meeting. Councilman Penna stated he wanted to register a no-vote on the ordinance to let the public know that Council is debating the issue. Consensus was reached to separate the reading and introduction. Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 20.30 of South San Francisco Municipal Code, M- 1 Industrial District use regulations to require a use permit for all uses which generate in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips and for "Transportation Services" use types, in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.87. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To introduce an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 20.30 of South San Francisco Municipal Code, M-1 Industrial District use regulations to require a use permit for all uses which generate in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips and for "Transportation Services" use types, in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.87. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilwoman Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tern Mullin and Mayor Fernekes. NOES: Councilmembers Gonzalez and Penna. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. (Recess: 8:58 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.) (Cassette Tape No. 2) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. Resolution consenting to the formation of the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) to fund the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 6 Overview of BID given by Anne LeClair, Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilman Penna provided background information on the Convention Bureau funding difficulties through the TOT. He stated his support for membership in the Bureau and the funding restructuring for a BID. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Mullin, Ms. LeClair explained how the tourism BID proposal was developed, and that consultants interviewed hotel managers throughout the County and that their support was unanimous. Further discussion with staff ensued regarding the funding formula based on meeting space and level of services, and an increase in marketing of San Mateo County in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. Conference Center Director O'Toole discussed advantages for South San Francisco and that the city is well-positioned to capture government rate (per diem) business and to other markets that haven't previously stayed here. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, Ms. LeClair explained how additional Bureau staff will be used at the Bureau and at out of town locations. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Mullin, Ms. LeClair stated a BID is starting up in Sacramento, and San Diego and Huntington Beach currently have BIDs. She further stated that the Airport Hilton will be in Zone A assessment district, the same as South San Francisco, and that this will be spelled out in the agreement. Councilman Mullin stated his concern with the amount of funding the Convention Bureau will be receiving. Ms. LeClair stated the agreement is for one year and South San Francisco can opt out after one year. City Manager Wilson stated the option to allow cities to withdraw was designed to keep the Bureau responsive to the hotel industry. After a lengthy discussion, Ms. LeClair agreed to submit interim reports to Council to gauge the effectiveness of the BID. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, City Manager Wilson explained how smaller motels will benefit from the BID, and the marketing and advertising they will receive. Councilman Gonzalez discussed with staff the meetings held with motel managers and was concerned with the limited response from those in South San Francisco. In response to Mayor Fernekes, Ms. LeClair stated the existing Board of Directors will be dissolved. A new board will be composed of hotel general managers/owners, and managers/owners of tourism related businesses. She further stated that if South San Francisco does not participate in the BID there will be no advertising and marketing for South San Francisco businesses. Councilwoman Matsumoto shared her skepticism on whether or not cities will be able to determine if the Bureau is providing the benefits its alluding to, and the affect the increased assessment will have on smaller hotels. City Manager Wilson stated that REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 7 15. feedback will be solicited from hotel managers and there are contacts through the South San Francisco Conference Center. Further discussion included South San Francisco doing its own marketing with TOT funds. Councilman Penna stated if the BID does not work the business industry will be complaining and there will be many representatives on the Bureau's board. Mayor Fernekes stated his support for the BID and that the business industry will let Council know if it is not working. Ms. LeClair stated that assessments fees that are left over at the end of the year can be directed to the Conference Center or the Chamber of Commerce. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, Ms. LeClair stated South San Francisco will have two representative seats on the Board and possibly Director O'Toole. Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 156-2000, consenting to the formation of the San Mateo County Tourism Business Improvement District. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Addition of Accountant II position in Finance Department a) Resolution approving a mid-year addition of one Accountant II position in the Finance Department in the amount of $33,100 Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. Director Steele introduced Assistant Finance Director Erik Mezack. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 157-2000, approving a mid-year addition of one permanent Accountant II position and authorizing an amendment to the 2000-2001 Operating Budget (No. 01-21). Unanimously approved by voice vote b) Resolution approving classification descriptions, salary levels and/or unit designations for the position of Accountant II and reclassification of Accountant I Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. Motion-Penna/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 158-2000, approving classification description, salary levels and/or unit designations for the position of Accountant II and reclassification of Accountant to Accountant I. Unanimously approved by voice vote. c) Waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Section 3.12.010, to implement Council-approved position title additions Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 8 Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Section 3.12.010, to implement Council-approved position title additions. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CLOSED SESSION 16. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9a Aetna v City of South San Francisco Convened into Closed Session: 10:14 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session: 10:40 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Report from Closed Session: Mayor Fernekes announced direction given/no action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-PennaJSecond-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Approved: S~.~Clerk 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 DECEMBER 13, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 9