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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 23, 2001
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 Tem Mullin and Mayor
Fernekes
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Fernekes
INVOCATION:
Given by Deacon Ken Weare, All Souls Church
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of new and promoted employees - City Manager Wilson introduced Technical
Information Director Doug Hollis (new hire). Library Director Sommer introduced Library
Assistant Wendy Sinclair Smith (part time to full time). Finance Director Steele introduced
Accountant I Charly Yang (new hire). Chief Raffaelli introduced Communications
Dispatcher Karen Whitley (promoted) and Police Captain Mike Guglielmoni (promoted); he
further announced the promotions of police officers Mike Massoni to lieutenant, Ron Carlino
to sergeant, and Doug Smith to corporal. Director Van Duyn introduced Office Specialist
Patricia Cotla (new hire).
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, asked for an update on Council activities related to
the Serramonte Corporate Center development. She informed Council that a No. 8 Amendment
petition is circulating in the Winston Manor Community Association concerning the sewer hook-
up to the development. Mayor Fernekes responded that a letter was received from Daly City
requesting a sewer hook-up and that this information was previously shared with Ms. Williams
and the homeowners association. He stated that the subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) has met
separately with four homeowners who are effected by the development. He stated that he and
Councilman Gonzalez have been invited to meet with the homeowners' association on Friday,
May 25. City Attorney Mattas stated the Serramonte Corporate Center Council Subcommittee is
acting as an ad hoc subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated the ad hoc committee met once
with Daly City at the community meeting (November 15, 2000) and there was no mention of
Amendment 8.
Mayor Femekes declared Ms. Williams out of order.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
Mayor Fernekes reported on the events he recently attended, including the police badge
ceremony and retirement reception for Police Captain Jim Cooper, the annual Senior Volunteer
Luncheon, the re-opening of the farmers market, the grand opening of the picnic quadrant, the
Youth Art Show, and the annual police pancake breakfast. He reported that the budget
subcommittee (Fernekes/Mullin) has completed its review of the City's budget and will make
their recommendation to Council at the May 30th special meeting. He briefly discussed the
community meeting on the energy situation that gives Council an the opportunity to hear from
residents.
Councilwoman Matsumoto reported that she attended the police pancake breakfast, the opening
of 801 Gateway Boulevard office building (Hines Development), the police badge ceremony, the
Youth Art Show, the farmers market's re-opening, and the girls scouts award's ceremony. She
requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Mike Nichols, husband of Cultural Arts
Commissioner Shirley Nichols, and Mr. Mark Bowdish, husband of Reverend Lynn Bowdish of
St. Elizabeth's Church.
Councilman Gonzalez reported on a letter he received that commended the Housing and
Community Development Division's CDBG program. He and Mayor Pro Tern Mullin gave
tours of City Hall to third grade students from Spruce School on May 22, and attended a
recognition ceremony for South San Francisco and El Camino High School seniors who earned
3.0 grade point average or higher. He announced the upcoming dinner and fashion show
fundraiser for the Historical Society's Plymire Schwarz House and that Senator Jackie Speier
will be the commentator.
Councilman Penna reported on attending the grand opening of the picnic quadrant and the
community meeting on the energy situation. He encouraged residents to attend these community
meetings. He asked for fi~rther information on the READ California program. City Manager
Wilson stated that the program is to promote literacy and a ceremony is scheduled for May 31,
10:00 p.m., at Orange Avenue Memorial Park with the installation of two benches and a tree.
Mayor Pro Tern Mullin reported on the third graders who toured City Hall on May 22 to learn
more about local government. He attended the school liaison subcommittee (Mullin/Gonzalez)
met with School Board counterparts to discuss maintenance issues and to set up a quarterly
meeting schedule. He attended the ABAG executive board meeting and reported that the
housing allocation for the Bay Area's 107 cities and counties was finalized. He stated that there
are two bills before the state legislature to impose penalties on cities and counties that fail to
meet their obligation. He stated his support/:'or the two bills.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2001 regular and special meetings
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of May 23,2001 in the amount of $1,852,086.45
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Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1289-2001, adding Title 15, Chapter 15.58 related to real
estate disclosure of aircraft noise
Resolution No. 41-2001, accepting $5,410 in grant funding from the Peninsula
Community Foundation to support the South San Francisco Public Library Children's
Services Program and the South San Francisco Community Partnership
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Resolution No. 42-2001, accepting $15,215 in grant funding from the San Mateo County
Human Services Agency for the South San Francisco Community Partnership's
Community Health Initiative
Resolution No. 43-2001, consenting to an agreement for the reconveyance of ownership
of the pedestrian bridge on Hillside Boulevard back to the South San Francisco Unified
School District
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Resolution authorizing the execution of the 90-day revocable permit and the permanent
revocable permit with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to obtain use of a
piece of land 11 feet by 90 feet to construct a new right turn lane on Chestnut Avenue
between El Camino Real and Antoinette Lane
Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
Resolution No. 44-2001, of intention to form a Bayshore Boulevard Underground Utility
District and calling for a public hearing on July 11, 2001 to determine whether or not the
public health, safety, or welfare requires the formation of said district
Resolution awarding a contract for the purchase of data communications hardware to
Planetary Networks, Inc. in the amount of $76,572.79
Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar, see below for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Mullin requested Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7 and 9 be pulled.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Penna: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No. 7: Mayor Pro Tern Mullin discussed with Acting City Engineer Chuck the elimination
of the existing parking lane going northbound on El Camino Real between Chestnut
Avenue and Arroyo Drive. Acting City Engineer Chuck stated the two outside lanes will
merge and that street parking will still be available in t¥ont of Kaiser Hospital.
In response to Councilman Penna, Acting City Engineer Chuck stated that the stacking
problems on Chestnut Avenue usually occurs around 4:00 p.m.
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Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To approve Resolution No. 45-2001, authorizing the City
Manager to execute the 90-day revocable permit and the permanent revocable permit
with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to obtain use of a piece of land 11
feet by 90 feet to construct a new right turn lane on Chestnut Avenue between E1 Camino
Real and Antoinette Lane. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No. 9: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Mullin concern that two South San Francisco
businesses did not submit their proposals on time, Communications consultant, Daryl
Jones explained the bidding process and the selection of Planetary Networks, Inc.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 46-2001, awarding a
contract for the purchase of data communications hardware to Planetary Networks, Inc. in
the amount of $76,572.79. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
10.
Hearing to consider Rezoning (RZ-01-22), Parcel Map (PM-01-22), Zoning Amendment
(ZA-01-22), and Negative Declaration (ND-01-022) for 1 DNA Way: 1) An amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco, Chapter 20.40; 2) An
amendment of the Zoning Map to change to "reclassify" five existing parcels from
Planned Industrial (P-I) to Genentech Research and Development Overlay District, 3)
two proposed Tentative Parcel Maps, and 4) adopting a Negative Declaration.
Owner/applicant Genentech, Inc.; waive reading and introduce an ordinance, and approve
resolution
Public hearing opened.
Staff report and visual presentation was given by Senior Planner Mike Lappen.
Public hearing closed.
Mr. Peter Yee, representing Genentech, Inc., stated his agreement with the
recommendation and the conditions of approval.
Councilman Gonzalez stated his concern regarding energy and water conservation. Mr.
Yee described the efforts Genentech has been utilizing with regard to construction,
landscaping, and back-up systems. Mr. Yee responded to questions regarding child care
and that Genentech has a premier facility for its employees with over 400 children in
attendance. Mr. Yee further explained the parking management program and the bi-
annual parking analysis that is conducted. He stated that the employee shuttle bus service
to BART and Caltrain is increasing.
In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's, Mr. Yee explained that not only "new"
employees will be located in the new buildings, but also researchers are being relocated
from older buildings. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked if Genentech will consider
participating in the City's sculpture garden and Mr. Yee stated he will follow-up on the
request.
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Councilman Penna complimented Genentech's proposed parking standards and its efforts
to encourage employees to take mass transit.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Mullin, Director Van Duyn stated Genentech's annual
report is submitted to the Planning Commission annually. Mayor Pro Tern Mullin
suggested Power Point presentations be submitted to Council beforehand so that they
may help clarify a project proposal. Mayor Pro Tern Mullin questioned whether or not
the treatment plant can handle the additional waste, and staff responded that it can be
handled, that the recycling of gray water is an option that Genentech can consider, and
Genentech's service demands for sewer use were calculated and factored in as part of the
analysis done for the general plan. Mayor Pro Tem Mullin stated his concerns that the
parking ratio is being reduced to 1.6 parking spaces per one thousand square of gross
floor area and that the number of employees taking public transportation is minimal given
the size of Genentech. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Mullin, staff and Mr. Yee
explained the rationale for the parcel mergers, which is basically to take care of some
housekeeping issues that have occurred since the adoption of the master plan and the
overlay district.
In response to Councilman Penna's questions regarding Genentech's water usage, Mr.
Yee stated he will furnish a list of projects Genentech is developing, and that Genentech
does not use heavy water.
Mayor Fernekes stated his support for the project and the standards Genentech sets for
the community.
Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 47-2001, adopting negative
Declaration ND-01-022 related to amendments to the Genentech Research and
Development Overlay District (Chapter 20.40) and approving Tentative Parcel Map (PM-
01-022) located in the East of 101 Area. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending Chapter 20.40 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to modify
development and parking standards in the Genentech Research & Development Overlay
District and rezoning five exiting parcels from Planned Industrial to Genentech Research
& Development Overlay District. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
11.
Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 11.68 to
change the radar enforced speed limit on Railroad Avenue from 30 mph to 25 mph
Staff report presented by Acting City Engineer Chuck.
Council discussed with staff the basis lbr the speed reduction due to a development
change along Railroad Avenue. Staff stated that there is a one-month warning period
given to violators and that sign boards announcing the speed change are posted and police
officers use discretion when using citations.
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Motion-Mullin/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending Chapter 11.68 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. in memory of Mike Nichols,
husband of Cultural Arts Commissioner Shirley Nichols, and Mr. Mark Bowdish, husband of
Reverend Lynn Bowdish of St. Elizabeth's Church. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an }tern. 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.
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