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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2002-06-26 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 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 Tate Crisp, Good News Chapel PRESENTATIONS · Proclamation - Recreation and Parks Month, July 2002; recipient: Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Janine Greenwald. Proclamation presented by Mayor Mullin. ArtShare Diamond Award - Cultural Arts Commissioner Gloria Lagomarsino presented the award to Council and explained that the Commission received the award in the category of Arts Organization for placing pieces of public art in the community, sponsoring art shows, and establishing a scholarship program for graduating high school art students. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested Item No. 3 be removed from the Agenda and Item No. 14 be considered only in the event that Item No. 13a is not approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS Laurie Masetti, representing the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, presented copies of the new City map to Council and stated that it was produced in cooperation with the City. She invited the public to attend the Chamber's annual dinner/dance, South San Francisco Goes Country, on July 26 at the Elks Club, 6:30 pm, and noted that part of the proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. Ms. Chun Lee, 2375 Fallingtree Drive, San Jose, informed Council of the plight of members of Falun Gong (a Chinese spiritual practice) and described the persecution and atrocities that practitioners have been subjected to by the Chinese government during the past three years. Informational packets were submitted to Council. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on the recent meeting of the BART subcommittee (Gonzalez/Matsumoto) to discuss the proposed BART linear park and stated that meetings with the stakeholders are being scheduled. She reported that the bond subcommittee (Gonzalez/Matsumoto) met to discuss the need and strategy for a new fire station and library and that the urgency is due to the value of land. She deferred the report to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez. Councilman Gonzalez reported on the deteriorating condition of the Grand Avenue Library, the need to prepare the community for the next generation, and that the subcommittee is working on a two year plan to gain support in the community. Councilwoman Matsumoto further reported that the naming subcommittee (Matsumoto/Femekes) met and she deferred the report to Councilman Fernekes. Councilman Fernekes stated the naming subcommittee reviewed a request to name a street or place a plaque at the new BART station. He stated the request has been referred to BART. He further reported on attending the grand opening celebration of Sugen's third building. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez reported that he attended Sugen's grand opening, and cautioned parents on the danger of Cosmo jumps that can be overturned by strong winds if not grounded. Councilman Green reported on attending Council of Cities legislative committee meeting in San Mateo, the ArtShare Diamond Award Ceremony, and the Harbor District's project completion ceremony at Pilar Point. He requested a subcommittee be appointed to work with the Italian American Citizens' Club regarding improvements at the Orange Park bocce ball courts. Mayor Mullin appointed Councilmembers Green and Femekes to the subcommittee. Mayor Mullin appointed himself to serve on an investment policy subcommittee to review the City's policies and appointed Councilwoman Matsumoto to also sit on the subcommittee. He reported on the financial difficulties of a local family, Melanie and Jeff Bingham, and the medical expenses that incurred from Jeff's recent heart transplant. A series of fundraisers are planned, including a garage sale on June 29 at Hope Methodist Church. He urged community members to help the Bingham family. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 12 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of June 26, 2002 in the amount of $5,262,974.26 3. Resolution No. 52-2002, approving the Mid-Year 2001-02 budget changes REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 o o o Resolution approving implementation of the City Treasurer's Investment Policy Item removed from Agenda. Resolution No. 53-2002, authorizing Amendment No. 8 to Professional Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson Resolution No. 54-2002, authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000 from the California Council for the Humanities in Partnership with the California Center for the Book and the California State Library for participating in the "California Stories: Reading The Grapes of Wrath" book and film discussion project Resolution approving a utility relocation agreement between the City of South San Francisco and PG&E related to the Oyster Point Grade Separation Phases II & III Item pulled from Consent Calendar, see below for discussion. Motion to accept the Hickey Boulevard-Hilton Avenue Intersection Widening and Traffic Signals Installation Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications o Resolution No. 55-2002, awarding the contract to Bramic Creative Business Products Ltd. for new dispatcher workstations in the Police Department Communications Center in the amount of $120,000, and awarding construction support contract to Roebuck Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $25,000 Mayor Mullin requested Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Femekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 7: In response to Mayor Mullin, Public Works Director Gibbs clarified the request before Council authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement. He further clarified the costs associated with the project, the City's share of the cost, and indicated that the overall cost of the project is in excess of $8 million. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 56-2002, authorizing an agreement between Pacific Gas & Electric and the City of South San Francisco for the Oyster Point Grade Separation Phase II & III Pacific Gas & Electric Utility Relocation Project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 10. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Terrabay II and III - Consideration of Amendment to Precise Plan (PP-01-020), Zoning Amendment and Specific Plan Text Amendment to allow a different unit mix, reduced height, width and length of Terrabay condominium mid-rise tower; residential units to remain the same as previously approved May 2001; Owner/Applicant: Myers Development Corp; motion to approve resolution, waive reading and introduce an ordinance JUNE 26, 2002 PAGE 3 Staff report and visual presentation given by Planning Consultant Allison Knapp. informed Council that the Planning Commission held a study session on the modification. She Public hearing opened. Mr. Jack Myers stated his agreement to staff's recommendation and provided a visual presentation. Project design consultants, Messrs. David Lukes and Andreas Grechi reviewed the revised floor plans and architectural elements. Public hearing closed. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated support for the project and confidence in Myers Development that the building's architecture will not look institutional. She questioned the price of the units, which Mr. Myers stated will mn $400,000-$800,000. She further discussed the type of market the development will attract, which Mr. Myers explained that there was a necessity to include more one-bedroom units that will appeal to empty- nesters, as well as biotech/management employees, airport workers, and teachers. Councilman Femekes discussed with Mr. Myers the amenities of the development that will be used by association members. Mr. Myers confirmed that construction will commence in late July and will take seventeen months to complete. In response to Councilman Femekes' concern regarding neighborhood complaints during construction, Project Planner Knapp and Mr. Myers reviewed current procedures and stated that complaints are responded to the same day. Mr. Myers further stated that work on the "Point" area (comer of Sister Cities Boulevard and Airport Boulevard) is underway and will be completed before the building is done. Councilman Green verified with the applicant the square footage of the units and the number of guest parking spaces. Mr. Lukes indicated that there will be two spaces per unit and 14 guest spaces will be available. Pro Tem Gonzalez stated his support for the proposed project and asked if residents will have access to San Bruno Mountain. Project Planner Knapp stated that access is not permitted, as the County does not want trails in this area. Mr. Lukes further addressed children safety issues in high rises and building and fire safety requirements. Mayor Mullin discussed with staff the TDM program which will include a shuttle stop directly in front of the building for easy access. Ms. Knapp stated the TDM document will be reviewed yearly. In response to Mayor Mullin's question regarding design review, Ms. Knapp stated that the Design Review Board reviewed the revisions one month ago. Mayor Mullin and Councilman Green pointed out that the street names listed in the staff report conflicting with current City street names and staff stated that the names are being changed and have not yet been determined. Mr. Myers stated he has met with local Native Americans who are involved in the project and they are not interested in having street names that are associated with their culture. Mayor Mullin asked for clarification on the circulation of traffic and the measures that are to be taken to lessen the possibility of stacking occurring on Sister Cities Boulevard. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4 27 Councilman Green questioned the limited number of visitor parking spaces, realizing the occupancy of the recreation room will accommodate up to 120 guests. Mr. Meyers stated special arrangements will have to be made and will be specified in the association rules. Councilman Green stated his support for the project and the new architectural features. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 57-2002, amending the Final Terrabay Specific Plan and Precise Plan. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Green/Second-Femekes: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 20.63 (Terrabay Specific Plan District). Unanimously approved by voice vote. Recess: 8:51 p.m. - 9:02 p.m. 11. 90 Oak Avenue - Consideration of Rezoning (RZ-01-054) classification from Medium Density Residential Zoning District (R-2-H) to High Density Residential Zoning District (R-3-L); Zoning Amendment (ZA-01-054) to SSFMC Chapter 20.69 Density, to comply with the General Plan density standards; Density Bonus of 25% allowing three dwelling units to be restricted as affordable housing in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.130; Affordable Housing Agreement between the applicant and the City of South San Francisco restricting three of the dwellings as affordable housing units in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.125; Design Review (DR-01-054) of a 15 unit apartment building situated at 90 Oak Avenue in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zoning District; and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND-01-054); Owner: Spiros Kakoniktis; Applicant: Antonio Brandi; approve resolution; and waive reading and introduce ordinances to rezone from medium to high density residential, and amending Chapter 20.69 Staff report and visual presentation given by Chief Planner Sparks. Visual presentation given by project architect, Tony Brandi. (Cassette Tape No. 2) Public hearing opened and closed. Councilman Green asked for clarification on strip of land that will be used for the play area, refuse site and manager's parking. Staff stated that buildings are not being constructed on the strip. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, staff stated that the play area can only be accessed by pedestrians. Staff also indicated that the home to be demolished at 90 Chestnut is not of any historic value and nothing there is salvageable. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez questioned the landscaping palette and staff responded that the DRB revised the palette and suggested shrubs instead of trees that would throw shade on a neighbor's property. Councilman Fernekes questioned the main sewer line that runs through the property and staff stated that the line will be reconstructed. Staff stated that this main line is also REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 5 serving the development. Staff confirmed that the landscaping requirements (percentage) are being met as per code. Councilwoman Matsumoto recommended that the on-site manager unit be located in the designated handicap unit, and the handicap unit be located elsewhere. She also suggested that the garbage container be located further away from the play area. Mr. Brandi agreed to make the handicap unit change and to place the garbage container further away from the play area. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's concern regarding the rental range, the owner, Ms. Nicky Kakoniktis, responded that the below market units will be dictated by the City and the other rental units will be between $1200 and $1800 depending on the market. Mayor Mullin sthted support to increase the size of the dormers and drop the level of the chimneys. Mr. Brandi stated his agreement to the modification. Mayor Mullin questioned the paving of Oak Avenue and staff indicated that street improvements will eventually be made and it is anticipated to occur upon completion of the Oak Farms development. Mayor Mullin stated support for the project. Councilman Green confirmed with staff that the number of parking spaces in the development will be 34. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Code to reflect a change from R-2-H Medium Density Residential to R-3-L Multi-Family Residential for 90 Oak Avenue. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 20.69, Density Regulations. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 58-2002, adopting mitigated Negative Declaration No. 01-054 and approving an affordable housing agreement with density bonus, and design review with the conditions of approval proposed by staff and as considered by Council on a 0.41 acre site located at 90 Oak Avenue. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 12. Resolution approving the South San Francisco Conference Center FY 2002-03 budget Staff report presented by Conference Center Director O'Toole. Councilman Fernekes, Authority member, stated his support for approving the Conference Center's budget. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's question regarding utilizing SFO REST's shuttle system to supplement parking, Director O'Toole responded that it has been explored and is doable, but the parking pressure has lessened due to reduced REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 6 occupancies in the nearby hotels making parking more available. Mayor Mullin briefly commented on the Conference Center's slogan, "Excellence Within Reach" and Director O'Toole stated it was market-tested. She responded to Mayor Mullin's concern regarding the budget surplus and how it can be used for infrastructure purposes or in the next phase of the Conference Center's expansion study. Director O'Toole further explained sales incentives and that the process is based on budget and goal/ability to sell. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 59-2002, approving the Conference Center Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Budget. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 13. Approval of FY 2002-03 budget: a) Resolution approving the operating budget for the City of South San Francisco for FY 2002-03 and appropriating the corresponding funds Recess: 10:02 p.m. - 10:12 p.m. Staff report and visual presentation given by Finance Director Steele. He stated that the proposed general fund operating budget for 2002-03 is $48.3 million in revenue, $48.6 million in expenses and a recommendation of drawing $300,000 in reserves. Mayor Mullin questioned the designation of emergency and contingency revenues as discretionary reserves, and staff explained that discretionary reserves are unrestricted and can be used as Council desires. Staff indicated that there are no State standards on the amount of revenue each community is to keep in reserves, but the average is between 10%-25% (combining emergency, discretionary and undesignated reserves) and is higher in wealthier communities. Councilman Fernekes provided background information that during the previous recession of the early 1990's, the Council had concerns and set a special category of emergencies and contingencies funds, separate from undesignated reserves. Mayor Mullin commented that State vehicle license fee revenue being taken from the City will not occur. b) Resolution approving the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY 2002-03 Staff report and visual presentation given by City Engineer Hawkins. Mayor Mullin questioned the resurfacing of the SFO batch plant area and staff responded that either the airport will do the resurfacing or will give the City funds to do the work. In response to Mayor Mullin's question regarding the 32 homes being insulated as pa:t of the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program, staff responded that the homes had previously declined insulation and are now being included. Mayor Mullin reminded staff that the Council subcommittee (Mullin/Green) has requested a meeting with the current operator of the program to take a look at any extra revenue. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 7 REGULAR MINUTES In response to Mayor Mullin's question regarding the location of the surface level crosswalk lights, staff responded that the lights will be placed at the Grand and Magnolia Avenues intersection and mid-block on Grand Avenue between Linden an~ Maple Avenues. c) Resolution approving classification descriptions, adjustments to salary schedules, and/or unit designations Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the old salary range be provided in the staff report next year. City Manager Wilson stated this year's information will be included in Council's Friday report. Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez asked for the total adjustment and staff indicated it will be less than $50,000 and explained that the new supervising librarian title is a new classification not a new position. d) Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes Staff report presented by Director Bower. No discussion. e) Resolution modifying certain sections of the master fee schedule for FY 2002-03 Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. Mayor Mullin reviewed the recreation class fees with Superintendent of Recreation Sharon Ranals. A discussion ensued on how some of the fees are calculated per hour rather than per session in the fee schedule that produced odd (uneven) amounts. Mayor Mullin pointed out that the adult swim script was being increased more than the non-resident and requested that there be an equitable adjustment. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez questions regarding the recreation programs, Superintendent Ranals explained that some programs were eliminated due to insufficient enrollment and that non-residents do not participate in the before and after school day camps. Mayor Mullin questioned the new fees for pediatric advance life support and re- recognition classes and Fire Chief Lee explained that these are training classes to generate revenue and are being taught by fire department staff. City Attorney Mattas responded to Mayor Mullin's question regarding the City Attorney cost recovery fee, stating that the fee allows the City to recover direct costs it pays for attorney services for residential projects that are more than 20 units and commercial developments that are over 10,000 square feet. The previous process was inefficient. CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 PAGE 8 Parks, Recreation & Facilities Maintenance Director Nagel discussed with Council the direction on recreation fees and it was agreed to increase the non-resident adult swim script to $20 and to keep the hourly calculations as currently shown in the master fee schedule as it is not used by the public. Motion-Femekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 60-2002, approving the 2002-2003 Operating Budget for the City of South San Francisco and appropriating the corresponding funds. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 61-2002, approving the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 62-2002, approving job specifications, salary levels and unit designations for specified positions. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 63-2002, modifying certain sections of the Master Fee Schedule for the 2002-03 Fiscal Year, including modifications as suggested by Director Nagel. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 14. Resolution providing interim spending authority for the first 60 days of the fiscal year in the event the 2002-2003 budget is not approved on June 26, 2002 Item removed from Agenda. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Femekes: To adjourn the meeting at 11:02 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: SylCta M. Payne, City ~lerk City of South San Francisco Approved: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 9