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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-06-12MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:37 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Green, and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Mayor Mullin Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin INVOCATION: Given by Reverend John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church Mayor Mullin announced that the meeting will adjoum in memory of Mr. Jim Keegan, community activist. PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Recognition to Meghan McNab, Library volunteer and recipient of the 2002 College Student Youth Service Leader Award - Mayor Mullin presented the certificate. Report from Ms. Jayme Maltbie, Caltrain Public Information Officer, and Joe Siino, Project Construction Manager- Mr. Siino reviewed phase one of the baby bullet train development and the potential impacts on South San Francisco. He indicated that there will be fourteen weeks of pile-driving that will occur Thursdays through Sundays, 8 am to 7 pm. Mayor Mullin directed staff to obtain information on the decibel level of the pile driving before it commences. Mayor Mullin asked Mr. Siino if consideration can be given to the City to advance the construction date of the new South San Francisco train station. Councilman Femekes requested Caltrain provide regular updates to Council and that a contact number be provided to the community for the purpose of reporting insurance claims due to damage from the pile driving. Ms. Maltbie reviewed the proposed strategy for the community outreach program and introduced Caltrain's Community Relations Project Manager, Ms. Roscia Batarce, who will be meeting with affected businesses and neighborhoods. Ms. Maltbie stated a community newsletter will be provided and regular updates to Council will be given. AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENTS No changes. Mr. Rick Gomez, 208 Armour Avenue, thanked Council for creating beautification projects in the Old Town neighborhood. Mr. Kevin Kone, 55 Bay Court, stated his concerns regarding the Orange Park mobile food vendors and that the situation has gotten worse since he first spoke before Council on April 17. Chief Raffaelli stated that the vendors are being monitored and were told not to hold spaces or drive through the Parc Place neighborhood. He stated that the Administrative Citation Ordinance, once it becomes enforceable, will be used to cite those who violate the law. Council discussed with staff several options that have been considered, including painting designated parking spaces on the park side of the street, and the possibility of painting the curb red on the opposite side of the street. Mr. Kone also informed Council that the vendor trucks are still driving through his neighborhood daily and that the Parc Place HOA is now contracting to clean up trash along North Canal Street. Mayor Mullin requested staff keep Mr. Kone apprised. Mr. Cliff Billings, 114 Dundee Drive, stated his concerns regarding excessive speeding at the intersections of Junipero Serra and Hickey Boulevard, Hickey Boulevard and E1 Camino Real, and Westborough Boulevard and Camaritas Avenue. He submitted photos for Council's information and offered suggestions to mitigate the problems. Mayor Mullin directed staff to contact Mr. Billings to further discuss his suggestions. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez reviewed the community events he recently attended that included the Families on Track graduation ceremonies, a Leave Our Community Assets Local (LOCAL) rally, a Water Transit Authority meeting, a Memorial Day ceremony at Golden Gate National Cemetery, a meeting with families that are participating in the Baseball Without Boundaries exchange program, and the PAL Booster installation dinner. Councilman Green stated he attended the Families on Track dinner and the PAL Boosters installation dinner. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported that the Housing Subcommittee (Matsumoto/Fernekes) met and reviewed information regarding Item No. 9 on the agenda. She asked for information on the possibility of extending Board and Commission term limits to three terms. Staff stated that term limits are set by ordinance and suggested a study session be scheduled to discuss a policy change. Mayor Mullin directed staff to schedule a forum to discuss the matter and prepare a comparison to other general law cities. Councilman Fernekes stated that the Day in the Park Subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) met and plans are proceeding for the September 21 event. He reported that events he attended included the Special Olympics fundraiser's Tip-A-Cop Dinner, a dinner recognizing Paul Hamann of Families on Track, the Chamber's annual State of the City luncheon given by Mayor Mullin, and the Chamber's Women In Business luncheon with special guest speaker Dorian Rinella, Senior Vice President of Operations for SUGEN, Inc. He further stated that he attended the PAL Booster installation dinner and the Baseball Without Boundaries dinner meeting. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Mullin reported that he has been hosting visitors from the Philippines who are touring our recycling and treatment plant facilities. He attended the monthly SFO/Community Roundtable meeting with a presentation given by the Chief Acoustical Engineer for Boeing who reported that the new generation of 747's will be significantly quieter than the current fleet. Mayor Mullin also reported that the Roundtable will be publicizing the rating information for the airlines participating in the Flight Quiet Program. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the May 22 regular meeting and May 22 and May 29 special meetings 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of June 12, 2002 in the amount of $1,446,223.64 o Resolution authorizing consulting services agreement with Van Meter Williams Pollack for land use and traffic study of the Lindenville/San Bruno BART Station area in the amount of $88,200 Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion. Resolution No. 40-2002, authorizing the City to apply and accept the 50% grant up to $75,000 from the Water Recycling Facilities Planning Grant Program Resolution No. 41-2002, awarding construction contract to D.L. Falk Construction Inc. for alterations to Fire Station No. 62 in an amount not to exceed $649,499 Resolution No. 42-2002, awarding the construction contract to Interstate Grading and Paving, Inc. for the 2001-2002 Street Resurfacing Project in an amount not to exceed $574,927 7. Acknowledgment of proclamation issued: Paul Hamann, June 6, 2002 Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez requested Item No. 3 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Femekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Councilman Green, minutes of May 29. Item No. 3: Staff report presented by Principal Planner Kalkin. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez stated his concern that San Bruno homeowners will be affected by the proposed development in the Lindenville area. Planner Kalkin stated that San Bruno residents in the area are noticed, as required by law. Mayor Mullin requested that representatives from San Bruno be included in all stakeholder meetings. (A letter in support of the study from the Lindenville Property Owners Association was distributed to Council.) Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 43-2002, authorizing a contract with Van Meter Williams Pollack in an amount not to exceed $88,200 for planning services related to the Lindenville sub-area land use and urban design plan. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS Water Quality Control Plant Wet Weather Program Update, consideration of stormwater and sewer fees for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 and discussion of East of 101 sewer fee Public Works Director Gibbs presented update on Wet Weather Program (copy of Power Point presentation was submitted to Council). a) Resolutions establishing Stormwater Management Program Fees for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 pursuant to SSFMC Chapter 14.04 (Public Hearing) Staff report presented by Director Gibbs. Public hearing opened and closed. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 44-2002 approving stormwater management service charges for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 and Resolution No. 45-2002, adopting a report of stormwater management services fees for fiscal year 2002-2003 pursuant to South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 14.04.100. Unanimously approved by voice vote. b) Resolution requesting San Mateo County Board of Supervisors use the San Mateo County Flood Control District as the funding mechanism to support the County-wide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Management Plan Staff report presented by Director Gibbs. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 46-2002 recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose charges for funding the 2002-2003 Countywide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Program. Unanimously approved by voice vote. c) Resolution establishing the annual sewer service charges for FY 2002-2003 pursuant to SSFMC Chapter 14.12 (Public Hearing) Staff report presented by Director Gibbs. Public hearing opened and closed. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 47-2002, approving sewer rates effective Fiscal Year 2002-2003, amending the Master Fee Schedule to include the rates and adopting a report of Annual Sewer Rental and charges for 2002-2003 pursuant to Chapter 14.12 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. Unanimously approved by voice vote. d) Resolution declaring intention to reimburse sewer capital expenditures from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the City REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4 Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas. Finance Director Steel stated the item is a formality and staff will come back to Council if selling bonds is required. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 48-2002, declaring intention to reimburse sewer capital expenditures from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the City. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 9:28 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Motion authorizing policies and procedures for First Time Home Buyer Program Staff report presented by Housing and Community Development Consultant Armando Sanchez. Council reviewed with staff the terms of the loan program, its intended goals and priorities. Mayor Mullin stated his reservations regarding the School District being able to participate financially in a matching loan program, and stated support that City employees and School District employees be prioritized equally. Councilman Green stated his support for the first priority be given to City employees, and suggested that potential retirees not be excluded because of clause requiring repayment when employees stop working for City. Councilman Fernekes suggested that staff research the possibility of the School District participating in the program and report back to the Council subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez suggested that if the School District participates in the program, City employees and School District employees be given equal priority. After a lengthy discussion, a majority of Councilmembers concurred that the first priority of the loan program be given to City employees and the second priority be given to School District teachers. Options for the third priority include current residents of South San Francisco and people who work within South San Francisco. Councilman Fernekes suggested the third option include School District employees. Mayor Mullin suggested School District administrators be excluded. Councilman Green reiterated his support for a variable interest rate and limiting the deferral period to five years. It was agreed that the subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) work further with staff on items including program priorities, length of time to defer payment, whether the interest rate be fixed or variable, the School District's participation and the level of its participation (equal share or by percentage). Director Van Duyn stated that Council is not restricted from modifying the program later on, if Council so desires. By consensus of Council the item was continued to July 24. (Cassette Tape No. 2) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 12, 2002 PAGE 5 10. 11. Resolution consenting to the proposed change of control of AT&T Broadband Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. In response to Mayor Mullin's question regarding an increase to the franchise fee, staff indicated that discussions regarding that issue can be held after the transfer process is complete. Mayor Mullin directed staff to verify that cable leads exist into all schools and if not, it be a condition of approval of the transfer. In response to Councilman Fernekes question regarding a cable lead into the Conference Center, Director Steel stated he will verify if this was agreed to in the original franchise agreement and if it was not, he will talk with AT&T representatives about it as a separate item from the transfer request. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 49-2002, approving the proposed changes of control of AT&T Broadband. Unanimously approved by voice vote. McLellan Drive Extension Joint Venture Project: Director Gibbs asked to take the items in reverse order. b) Resolution awarding construction contract to Bauman Landscape in an amount not to exceed $1,854,989 Staff report presented by Director Gibbs. In response to Councilman Green, staff reported that the Town of Colma is in agreement with the proposal. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, staff indicated that the road is to be maintained by both the City of South San Francisco and the Town of Colma, but the formal name of the roadway has not yet been agreed to. Motion-Green/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 50-2002, awarding the construction contract for McLellan Drive Extension to Bauman Landscape, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,889,259 and amending the 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Program Budget (No. 02-17) for this project to add $258,000 from the funds to come from Measure A ($188,000) and Gas Tax ($70,000) and amending the 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Program Budget to add $1,660,000 ($810,000 from San Mateo County and $850,000 from the Town of Colma) to the Project from the reserve fund to pay for Colma and San Mateo County's share. Unanimously approved by voice vote. a) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Town of Colma and the County of San Mateo for construction project Staff report presented by Director Gibbs. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 6 Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 51-2002, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Town of Colma and the County of San Mateo for the construction of the McLellan Extension. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CLOSED SESSION 12. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with Labor Negotiator Bower on AFSCME Local 1569 and Public Safety Management negotiations Time entered into Closed Session: Reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session 10:55 p.m. 11:40 p.m., all Councilmembers present Mayor Mullin reported direction given/no action taken ADJOURNMENT Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Syl~i M. Payne, City Cler/lfl Cit:~ of South San Francisd'o To adjourn the meeting at 11:40 p.m. Unanimously I ~ .ugy, n~e ~. tVl. ~nn,_~vtayo. r C~t~f/~outh San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 7