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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2016-04-13 @7:00 MINUTES Oho SANwp CITY COUNCIL ARm__-17,71 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Ur+rr__ O REGULAR MEETING c9LIFORe0P MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:04 p.m. • ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Normandy and Garbarino, Vice Mayor Gupta and Mayor Addiego. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by former Chief of Police, Mike Massoni. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Futrell recommended that Council hear Item No. 11 before hearing the Consent Calendar. Council agreed. PRESENTATIONS • Presentation of new employees. (Mich Mercado, Human Resources Manager). Human Resources Manager Mercado introduced the new employees identified below: Parks and Recreation Sergio Contreras, Park Maintenance Worker Kathleen Gately, Pre-School Teacher Joseph Hanson, Park Maintenance Worker Cristina Simmons, Office Specialist/Childcare Tech Erika Young, Pre-School Teacher Public Works Janee Carter, Management Analyst I Steven Mack, Maintenance Worker • Recognition of Corporal Rick Amador and Officers Patrick Ferretti, Daniel Finnegan and Daniel Zhang upon achievement of a 10851 Pin (award involving stolen vehicle recoveries). (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief). Police Captain Carlino presented the 10851 Pins to Corporal Rick Amador and Officers Patrick Ferretti, Daniel Finnegan and Daniel Zhang on behalf of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in recognition of their recovery of stolen vehicles. To be eligible for the pin, officers must recover 12 stolen vehicles in a 12 month period. Council members thanked the Officers for their diligence and congratulated the Department. • National Library Week 2016 Proclamation presented to Library Board President Pat Fitzpatrick. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director). Mayor Addiego presented the Proclamation recognizing National Library Week to Library Board President Pat Fitzpatrick. Mrs. Fitzpatrick accepted the Proclamation and thanked Council for its continued support of the Library. PUBLIC COMMENTS On behalf of the Historic and Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association (HOTHRA), resident and former Mayor Pedro Gonzalez addressed Council. He advised of several events, including an informational meeting on childhood lead poisoning and a tree planting and clean-up event. He further requested that Council allocate as much of the remaining community benefits money from the Sares Regis Project to a Park in the Old Town Area. Resident Sonny Koya encouraged Council to consider using the Sares Regis community benefits monies in the Old Town Area. Mr. Gonzalez noted that HOTHRA members had planned to circulate a petition regarding the building of a park in their area. However, he planned to recommend a community meeting regarding a proposed park as opposed to the circulation of a petition. Resident Elizabeth Nisperos thanked Council and staff for assistance during her experience with the flooding of her home due to recent storms. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilwoman Normandy requested a future update from staff on the Brentwood area parking lot. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Gary Arbasetti and Paul Robert Bartolozzi. Councilman Garbarino advised of a recent City of Pacifica City Council Meeting at which a nine (9) year old boy was honored for saving his classmate's life by performing the Heimlich Maneuver. He commented on the importance of making sure local children were trained to react in such circumstances. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13,2016 MINUTES PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING 11. Request to approve a Mixed-Use Senior Affordable Housing Project at 310-314 Miller Avenue and an adjacent parking lot (APN 012-311-060), collectively referred to as "300 Miller Avenue" including: Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Bonus Residential Density, Waiver/Modifications, Parking Reduction, Environmental Consistency Analysis, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement, Development Agreement and a determination that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Ron Gerber, Housing and Redevelopment Manager). Public Hearing Opened: 7:38 p.m. Director of Economic and Community Development Greenwood presented the staff report recommending approval of a senior affordable housing project sponsored by the Rotary Club. He advised the project was the culmination of months of work amongst, the Rotary Club, Beacon Development and American Baptist Homes of the West. He described the proposed project space and explained the project would include 80 affordable housing units and one (1) unit for live-in staff. He thanked the Planning Commission and the Housing Standing Committee for their work on the project and noted that at their last meeting, the Commission had voted to recommend that Council approve the project by unanimous vote. In addition to the project approvals, the Development Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement were up for approval. Director Greenwood noted that several public benefits adhered to the project, which would transform the four(4) small vacant blighted parcels that were the subject of the agreements. Cindy Proctor addressed Council on behalf of Beacon Communities. She advised the project would fill a very pervasive community need for affordable senior housing. Further, the project was designed to fill the need for very low income housing. Mrs. Carapella of HOTHRA addressed Council. She noted approval for the current project, which would significantly benefit seniors, but urged Council to consider parking issues with more scrutiny on future projects. Mr. Heery of Brookwood Equities addressed Council and expressed support for the project. Lea Tuonwoco addressed Council on behalf of the Peninsula Young Democrats. She spoke in favor of the project, which met many of the characteristics for which the group advocates, including transit availably and minimal surface parking. Resident and Sheet Metal Workers Union Representative Danny Campbell addressed Council and urged support of the project, which would pay prevailing wage to Union Workers during the build- out phase. Public Hearing Closed: 8:00 p.m. Councilman Garbarino congratulated the Rotary Club and its members for their persistence on the Project. He observed the Project was sorely needed in the community. He noted that he supported all aspects of the Project with exception of the paint color scheme presented in the staff report. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13,2016 MINUTES PAGE 3 Councilwoman Matsumoto noted she approved of the color scheme. She questioned shadowing of surrounding properties. Director Greenwood advised that no shadowing issues were identified outside of the typical shadowing one would expert in a Downtown Urban Area. City Attorney Rosenberg observed that the shadowing was studied and found to have no significant impact. Councilwoman Matsumoto proposed a $5000 contribution from each of the participants on this project in support of the free City Shuttle which would conceivably be used by residents of the project. Mayor Addiego expressed displeasure at the timing of this request. Councilman Gupta noted the Free Shuttle would be a valuable service to seniors and suggested a stop in front of the area. Councilmembers expressed general appreciation for the project and thanked the applicants for bringing it forward. Motion—Councilwoman Normandy/Second—Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 41- 2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Motion—Councilman Garbarino/Second—Vice Mayor Gupta: to approve Resolution No. 42-2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Motion—Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second—Councilwoman Normandy: to waive reading and introduce an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement with Rotary Plaza, Inc. for 300 Miller Avenue. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Motion— Vice Mayor Gupta/Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 43-2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Motion—Councilwoman Normandy/Second—Vice Mayor Gupta: to approve Resolution No. 44- 2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Motion— Councilman Garbarino/Second- Councilwoman Normandy: to approve Resolution No. 45- 2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Recess: 8:29 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 8:43 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion approving the Minutes of meetings of February 17, 2016, March 8, 2016, March 9, 2016 and March 16, 2016. 2. Motion confirming payment registers for April 13, 2016. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13,2016 MINUTES PAGE 4 3. Motion to waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1515-2016 adding Chapter 8.66 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code Requiring the installation of video surveillance systems by certain categories of businesses in the City. (Adam Plank, Police Sergeant). 4. Motion to waive reading and adopt an Ordinance 1516-2016 adding Chapter 8.65 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code pertaining to the installation and use of Video Surveillance Systems on City of South San Francisco property. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director). 5. Motion to waive reading and adopt an Ordinance 1517-2016 Zoning Text Amendment to the South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.380 ("Inclusionary Housing Regulations")to provide greater flexibility to increase the supply of affordable housing by eliminating the 20% requirement related to any residential projects of four or more units receiving financial assistance from the City. (Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner). 6. Resolution No. 46-2016 approving a second amendment to an existing Consulting Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for Grant Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $12,500. (Jennifer Shimabukuro, Assistant to the City Manager). 7. Resolution No. 47-2016 renaming "Grandview Drive" (between Pt. San Bruno Boulevard and East Grand Avenue)to "DNA Way". (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer). 8. Motion to accept the Junipero Serra Boulevard Asphalt repair/root barrier project in accordance with the plans and specifications. (Total construction cost $209,520.00). (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer). Item No. 2: Councilman Garbarino questioned whether the operation of the coffee machine in the Library was covered by revenue from coffee sales. Library Director Sommer confirmed sales covered costs. Item No. 6: Regarding the portion of the staff report relating to a Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant, Councilwoman Matsumoto observed the Consultant's letters to local elected officials were irrelevant to the process and a misdirection of resources. Councilmembers concurred. Item No. 7: Councilman Gupta sought confirmation that appropriate outreach was performed regarding the proposed street name change. Staff confirmed such outreach was accomplished. Motion—Vice Mayor Gupta/Second—Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13,2016 MINUTES PAGE 5 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Resolution No. 48-2016 to approve the addition of staff for the Economic and Community Development Department and approval of the amended 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget. (Alex Greenwood, ECD Director). Economic and Community Development Greenwood presented the staff report recommending that Council approve the addition of staff for the Economic and Community Development Department. Councilwoman Normandy questioned the types of licenses that were referenced in the proposed job descriptions. Director Bellow advised the licensure language was broadly drafted in order to accommodate future and/or unknown needs. Councilwoman Matsumoto expressed a preference for staffing requests to be included in the regular budget process. She further observed that the savings referred to in the staff report, did not account for or value the experience of the City's former consultants. Motion—Councilman Garbarino/Second—Vice Mayor Gupta: to approve Resolution No. 48-2016. Approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmembers Normandy and Garbarino, Vice Mayor Gupta and Mayor Addiego; NAYES: Councilwoman Matsumoto; ABSENT: none; ABSTAIN: None. 10. Resolution No. 49-2016 awarding the construction contract to Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. of San Rafael, California, for the Gateway Assessment Improvement Project (Project No. st1302) in an amount not to exceed $468,725. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer). Associate Civil Engineer Henriquez presented the staff report recommending approval of a Resolution awarding the Construction Contract to Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. of San Rafael California, for the Gateway Assessment Improvement Project (Project No. st1302) in an amount not to exceed $468,725. Engineer Henriquez advised the Assessment District was established in 1981 and comprised of various businesses and merchants. He advised that landscaping, new irrigation technologies and green technology would be applied. Councilmembers expressed concern over the receipt of only one bid on the project. Motion— Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second— Vice Mayor Gupta: to approve Resolution No.49- 2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilwoman Normandy identified the subject of linkage fees and queried their use in South San Francisco due to recent HEART proceedings. Councilwoman Matsumoto thanked the Senior Volunteers for their assistance with a recent event. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13,2016 MINUTES PAGE 6 Mayor Addiego requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Veteran and resident, Robert Carl Faria. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m. in honor of Gary Arbasetti, Paul Robert Bartolozzi and Robert Carl Faria. Sub itted . : Appro ed by: railh Krista a • e , Ci Clerk Mark ddiego, Mayor City of S,,u San Francisco City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13,2016 MINUTES PAGE 7