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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino, and Green,
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Gonzalez
INVOCATION:
Not given.
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of new and promoted employees - Fire Chief Lee introduced new
employees: Paramedic/Firefighters Jason Bezemer, Alex Mengell, and Brad Setterlund;
and promoted employees: Fire Captain Travis Nuckolls and Fire Marshal Maurice
Dong. Police Chief Raffaelli introduced new employees: Police Records Specialists
Rose Meere and Corinne Hoenisch, and Communications Dispatcher Elizabeth Baros;
and promoted employees: Corporals Danny Gil, Bruce McPhillips and David Kennan,
Lieutenant Mike Newell, and Sergeant Paul Ritter.
Caltrain construction update - Mr. Joe Siino, Caltrain Construction Manager, provided
information on the current status of the project to be completed November, 2003. He
responded to Council questions regarding the recent flooding along the Colma Creek
Canal caused by pumps being accidentally turned off. He explained that corrective work
has been implemented; crews monitor the water flow 24 hours a day and a back-up
system is in place. Ms. Denise Donovan, Caltrain Public Outreach, stated appreciation
for the cooperation and responsiveness she has received from City staff.
· Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week, May 18-24, 2003. Mayor Gonzalez
presented the proclamation to EMS Coordinator Rich Porcelli.
Lawndale Drive construction and adjacent preferential permit parking area update,
Public Works Director John Gibbs and Police Lieutenant Mike Newell - Director Gibbs
reported that Lawndale Drive will be open to traffic on June 3, and traffic surveys will
be conducted before and after the opening. Lieutenant Newell gave a visual presentation
that included information on neighborhood meetings that were conducted in the past
year, details on the preferential parking permit process, neighborhood parking signage,
upcoming distribution dates for the permits, parking enforcement and a reminder that
BART revenue service will begin on June 22.
Report on Terrabay Development slide area and soundwall design - Public Works
Director John Gibbs reported that Western Pacific Construction and Terrabay
Development have responded proactively to the slippage area that was aggravated by
irrigation. He stated that corrective work will begin in approximately two weeks and
will take one to two weeks to complete.
Director Gibbs gave a visual presentation on the proposed soundwall to be built along
Sister Cities Boulevard above Randolph Avenue and the negative impact it will produce.
Council stated their dissatisfaction with the unattractive design of the proposed fence,
that vegetation can be more effective as a soundwall and be more aesthetically pleasing.
Council discussed safety issues, including the current barrier railing, noisy trucks, and
high wind. With the consensus of Council, Mayor Gonzalez requested that the
neighborhood be notified of Council's recommendation to install landscaping as a
soundwall and to include information on the reverse effect a wooden fence will have.
AGENDA REVIEW
No change.
PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Community Forum
· Subcommittee Reports
Councilman Garbarino reported on his personal effort to gather reading materials and athletic
equipment for disadvantaged children who live on Christmas Island. He asked that anyone
wishing to contribute could reach him at City Hall.
Councilman Fernekes reported attending many City events and fundraisers during the past
month and also participated in a police ride-along. He reported that the Investment
Subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) met with staff and City Treasurer Ford. The
subcommittee requested that the City Treasurer and staff meet with a financial advisor and
come back with recommendations to the subcommittee.
Councilman Green reported attending several City volunteer recognition events and the annual
firefighters' golf toumament/fundraiser for the Alisa Ann Ruch Bum Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto reported on City events and the regional committee meetings she
attended. She asked staff for an update on the Junipero Serra restoration project. Maintenance
Services Director Terry White reported that work was delayed due to recent rains, a schedule is
being worked out with the contractor, and the plastic sheeting is scheduled to be removed from
the slope during the week of May 19.
Mayor Gonzalez reported on City events he attended and upcoming community fundraisers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2003 regular and special meetings
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2. Motion to confirm expense claims of May 14, 2003 in the amount of $2,663,311.50
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Resolution No. 38-2003, authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the Peninsula
Community Foundation in the amount of $43,954
Resolution No. 39-2003, amending FY 2002-03 Capital Improvement Program budget
to include the Gull Drive/Forbes Boulevard traffic signal project and transfer $50,000
from the Eccles Avenue/Forbes Boulevard traffic signal project
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Resolution No. 40-2003, authorizing utility relocation agreements with PG&E for the
Oyster Point Grade Separation Phases II and III project
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Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Police Services Volunteer Appreciation
Day and Police Reserve Officer Appreciation Day, April 25, 2003; Library Volunteer
Week, April 27-May 3, 2003; and Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus
Awareness Week, April 28-May 4, 2003
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Femekes: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
(Recess: 8:51 pm- 9:03 pm)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of Zoning Amendment (P03-0007) amending SSFMC Chapter 20.79,
Residential Second Unit Regulations, Chapter 20.06, Definitions; Chapter 20.14 R-E,
Rural Estates District Use Regulations; Chapter 20.16, R-1 Single-Family Density
Residential District Use Regulations; Chapter 20.18, R-2, Medium Residential District
Use Regulations; Chapter 20.20, R-3 Multi-Family Residential District Use Regulations;
Chapter 20.74, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations; and Chapter 20.85, Design
Review Procedure, to amend the development standards for residential second units to
be consistent with the South San Francisco General Plan Housing Element and State
law; motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance
Staff report and visual presentation given by Chief Planner Tom Sparks.
Public hearing opened.
Mr. Joe D'Angelo, 310 Evergreen Drive, speaking in favor of the item, addressed
advantages of the 2nd unit ordinance and that it ads to the city's housing stock. He felt
that 2nd units would have less of an impact on the City than the proposed high density
Mission Road housing development. He stated his support for more flexibility in the
size of the second unit and suggested it be increased from 640 s.f. to 1000 s.f.
Mrs. Joy-Ann Wendler, speaking with concern, addressed the negative effects 2nd units
can have on a community if the zoning ordinance is not administered with caution. She
discussed how 2nd units could change a neighborhood's quality of life and character.
She stated support for staff's original recommendation of limiting second units to 400
s.f., addresses be limited to one address or an "A" or "B", owners must live on site, that
current lot coverage regulations be complied with, and applications be subject to design
review.
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Mr. Rick Gomez, 208 Armour Avenue, president of the Old Town Homeowners and
Renters Association, speaking against the item, urged Council to not allow 1000 s.f. 2nd
unit additions. He addressed the impact illegal second units have had on his
neighborhood, that there is no way to track if the property owners are living on the
premises, that units will not be affordable, units can be rented out to large groups of
people, and that there are impacts on traffic, parking, noise and garbage.
Mr. Alex Ku, 107 Valleyview Way, speaking in favor of the item, stated that the
proposal to allow 1000 s.f. 2nd unit additions is reasonable. He rationalized that with the
current lot coverage standards few lots will qualify for 2nd units and therefore few
applications will be submitted. He stated his home sits on a large site and that a 1000
square foot addition is small. He urged Council to approve the zoning amendment as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mr. John Prouty, 705 Hill Avenue, speaking in favor of the item, addressed numerous
problems associated with 2nd units in his experience as a realtor, and urged Council to
consider amnesty. He stated that the number of bedrooms in a unit will dictate the
impact on the neighborhood, carports work better than covered garages, and owners will
eventually move out and leave both units as rentals.
Public heating closed.
Councilman Femekes discussed with staff AB 1866, the City's current 2nd unit standards,
how other cities are addressing the State mandate, the definition of 2nd units,
setbackrequirements, the anticipated number of applications, and other State legislation
being considered. Councilman Fernekes stated he is not opposed to amnesty and that 2nd
unit additions be in proportion to a home so that the home's integrity is maintained.
Councilman Garbafino agreed with Councilman Fernekes that a home's integrity be
maintained and that a formula be considered that will keep additions in proportion to a
home. He suggested that a use permit process be considered if a property owner wishes
to exceed the standards.
In response to Councilman Green, staff clarified that the Planning Commission did not
recommend separate entrances, but they did recommend a minimum size of 400 s.f., and
in certain instances tandem parking.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, staff clarified that a process for conditional
use permits was not addressed in AB 1866; a city cannot limit the number of occupants
per unit; the use of"A" or "B" in the address did not pose a problem; the size of the
Chestnut Creek units are 550-~= s.f.; design review guidelines are recommended, but not a
DRB heating, and the number of applications anticipated is hard to quantify.
Mayor Gonzalez stated his displeasure with the State mandating these types of
regulations on cities. He discussed with staff the idea of imposing a mechanism to
assure that 2nd units stay affordable and rented to those who are low income. Assistant
City Attorney Johnson clarified State law G.C. Section 65852.2, and the standards that
will take effect July 1 if the city takes no action.
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Councilman Femekes discussed the timeline for adopting the ordinance and that it is
critical that Council passes the ordinance tonight. Council agreed that it would be
beneficial to impose restrictions, rather than those being imposed by the State. Council
questioned if the number of occupants per unit can be limited and if the Planning
Commission needs to review it first. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that it
needed to articulate direction to staff to research and provide language related to the
number of occupants that can reside in a 640 s.f. unit, and that the language can be
considered at the second reading of the ordinance without going back to the Planning
Commission.
After discussing the matter further, Council reached a consensus to, a) limit 2nd units to a
maximum of 640 s.f.; b) no minimum square footage; c) amnesty for illegal units subject
to requirements of the 2nd unit ordinance; d) separate addresses will be limited to "A"
and "B"; and e) tandem parking is acceptable.
(Cassette Tape No. 2)
Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbadno: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending Chapter 20.79, residential second units. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending Chapter 20.06, Definitions, Chapter 20.16, Single-Family Residential District,
Chapter 20.18, Medium Density Residential District, Chapter 20.20, Multi-Family
Residential District, Chapter 20.74, Off-Street Parking, and Chapter 20.85, Design
Review Procedure, implementing regulations for the residential second unit ordinance,
for consistency purposes. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Consideration of Zoning Amendments (ZA-01-021/Mod 1 and ZA-01-041/Mod 1) to
adopt revisions to SSFMC Chapter 20.27, Transit Village District; Chapter 20.14 R-E,
Rural Estates District Use Regulations; Chapter 20.16, R-1 Single-Family Density
Residential District Use Regulations; Chapter 20.18, R-2, Medium Residential District
Use Regulations; and Chapter 20.20, R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, to require a
use permit for all projects that generate 100 or more vehicle trips per day (ADT); and
Chapter 20.120 Transportation Demand Management to include child care as an
additional measure not originally listed in the chapter; motion to waive reading and
introduce an ordinance
Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks.
Public hearing opened and closed.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: An ordinance amending the City of South San
Francisco Municipal Code, Chapter 20.27, Transit Village Zoning District to require a
use permit for all projects that generate 100 or more average vehicle trips per day (ADT)
and Chapter 20.120, Transportation Demand Management to include childcare as an
optional TDM measure. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Consideration of a request by the San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District for
annexing South San Francisco, including request for a property tax sharing agreement
Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele with the recommendation that Council
approve a letter, signed by the Mayor, to the Abatement District outlining the City's
concerns and requesting the district place a parcel tax proposal on the November ballot
(copies of letter distributed to Council).
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Motion-Green/Second-Femekes: To forward a letter, as recommended by staff and
signed by the Mayor, to the San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement District.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Resolution naming a baseball field at Alta Loma Park in honor of the late Gus
Nicolopulos
Staff report presented by Recreation and Community Services Director Ranals.
Mr. John Prouty, 705 Hill Avenue, speaking in favor of the item, discussed Gus
Nicolopulos' involvement and dedication with PAL and the compassion he showed for
the children who participated in the program.
Councilmembers stated their support for the request. Director Ranals announced that
the dedication ceremony will take place June 22, 2003.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 41-2003, naming a
baseball field at Alta Loma Park in honor of the late Gus Nicolopulos. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
CLOSED SESSION
11.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation: California
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) v. City of South San Francisco
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
11:08 p.m.
11:29 p.m., all Councilmembers present.
City Attorney Mattas reported that Council
approved by a 5-0 vote the approval of the
Phase II PRP agreement and gave direction
to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 11:29 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
Sylkia M. Payne, City CClerk
City of South San Francisco
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