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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Garbarino,Normandy and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gupta and Mayor Addiego.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by John Aldridge.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Futrell advised that Item No. 2 would be pulled due to construction delays on the
project. He further requested that Item No. 8 be pulled and brought back at the next meeting due to
technical issues. Mr. Futrell recommended that Item No. 13 currently on the Consent Calendar be
heard at the end of the Administrative Business Section of the Agenda.
Council agreed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments were heard before Presentations on the Agenda.
Resident Bill Demeter appeared before Council to challenge the use of the Pecks Lots
Neighborhood for a pilot study on street lighting in the City. He commented on the uniqueness of
the neighborhood. He believed that things learned in this neighborhood would not generalize well
to other parts of the City. He felt the strategy of selecting Pecks Lots for this purpose was an effort
to improve lighting for a small enclave of residents in the City.
City Manager Futrell responded to the comments. He noted that as expressed at the last LED
Lighting Ad Hoc Committee Meeting, it is wrong to call this a pilot study. As was voiced at
previous meetings and as the Ad Hoc Committee directed, the strategy moving forward with respect
to street lighting was to take an entire neighborhood, fix its lighting issues and then move to another
neighborhood. While undoubtedly, lessons would be learned along the way, each neighborhood
would be addressed according to its own unique circumstances. For example, in the Pecks Lots
Neighborhood, where lighting has long been an issue predating the installation of LED, additional
light poles would likely need to be installed at some point. The City's approach in each
neighborhood would be to meet with residents of the area in order to make sure resolution of the
issue is collaborative.
Mayor Addiego commented that solutions from each neighborhood would provide guidance along
the way. He thanked Mr. Demeter for his vigilance on the issue and invited him to speak before the
Ad Hoc Committee at an upcoming meeting on July 19, 2016 that would take place at City Hall.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Gupta sought to reinforce what City Manager Futrell advised about the lighting
situation. He noted that he had previously misspoken about Pecks Lot being a pilot program. He
reiterated the Ad Hoc Committee's strategy of taking one neighborhood at a time.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of New Employees. (Kevin M. Sledge, Human Resources Analyst I)
The following new employees were introduced to Council by Analyst Sledge:
Weiser Manzano, Economic and Community Development Coordinator;
Anthony Solis, Building Maintenance Custodian, City Hall;
Mathew Magiollo, Parks Maintenance Worker;
Howard Tam, Information Technology, ITD Technician.
2. Presentation of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) gas transmission pipeline 132 work
on Antoinette Lane. (Scott Hart, PG&E Government Relations Representative).
Item not heard.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS - continued
Councilwoman Normandy thanked Director Greenwood for his report on the BIO 2016 Conference.
She requested an itemized invoice of the Academic Breakfast totaling over $11,000 and all hotel
bills totaling over$12,000.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Mary C. Yee who
recently passed away at the age of 102. Mary Yee was the mother of dedicated CERT member
Richard Yee.
Councilwoman Matsumoto then invited Chief of Police Azzopardi to the podium to address the
current National situation involving Police Officers.
Chief Azzopardi addressed Council and the Public thanking them for their support during a very
unsettling time for law enforcement in the Country. He recounted stories of support from the
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community that made it easier for officers to continue their daily work despite recent killings of
Police Officers Nationwide. He also addressed the work the Department does to train Police
Officers in strategies that minimize escalation to deadly force. He noted de-escalation of force is
difficult and requires a careful balance. He began by discussing community policing efforts,
stressing that Officers in the City of South San Francisco must get to know and be involved in the
community. He referenced programs, including the Police Citizens' Academies held in both
English and Spanish Languages. He further stated that Critical Incident Training in strategies for
using less than lethal force is routine for the Department. The Department has also long used
methods that minimize threats, including tasers, pepper spray,batons, mace,bean bag rounds and
K-9s.
Mayor Addiego commented that it was unnerving that despite all this effort, the impact of an
individual like the one seen in Dallas reacting to National injustice was something that could not be
prevented.
Councilman Garbarino thanked the City's Police Department and its Officers for all that they do.
He requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of all Police Officers that had recently lost
their lives in the line of duty.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the meeting also be adjourned in honor of Alton Sterling
and Philando Castile.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested information from staff, some of which included the following:
(1) A list of departments and employees participating in the 980 Program (10 hrs./4 days week); (2)
Study related to the possibility of residential parking permits in the City; and (3) Prominent
placement of information related to Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) on the City's website.
Vice Mayor Gupta suggested a general website revise and stated that PCE information needed to be
more prominently featured.
Mayor Addiego raised questions brought to him by former Mayor and Councilmember Pedro
Gonzalez concerning traffic signal installations at the intersections of Magnolia and Grand Avenues
and the intersection of Evergreen Drive and Old Mission Road.
Public Works Administrator Lovell advised that just that day the installation at the intersection of
Grand and Magnolia began flashing red. This would continue until July 25, 2016 when the signal
light would go live. The preliminary period allows for testing of hardware and gives commuters
time to adjust to the new signal light. The Evergreen and Mission installation should be following
suit soon.
Mayor Addiego stressed the importance of having the latter installation operational before El
Camino High School resumed on August 17, 2016.
Administrator Lovell so confirmed.
Mayor Addiego also recounted Mr. Gonzalez' request for follow-up on a lead study that had been
done in 2007 identifying parts of South San Francisco, including the Old Town Neighborhood, as a
hot spot for lead.
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City Manager Futrell advised of the 2007 study and remedial measures that had been put in place
since that time. He further advised of a recent conversation with County Health Chief Louise
Rogers regarding the need for updated testing to determine whether progress had been made on the
issue.
Mayor Addiego closed by thanking the South San Francisco School District and Parks and
Recreation Director Sharon Ranals and staff members Greg Mediati and Lyndsay Pinell for their
work on making the El Camino High School Swimming Pool available to residents for swimming
this summer.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
3. Report regarding amendment of Section 2.60.050 ("Meetings") of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code to change the regular meeting time for the Parks and
Recreation Commission from the fourth Thursday in the month to the third Tuesday
in the month. (Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation)
3a. Ordinance amending Section 2.60.050 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to
change the regular meeting time for the Parks and Recreation Commission from the
fourth Thursday in the month to the third Tuesday of the month.
Director of Parks and Recreation Sharon Ranals presented the report to Council. Ms. Ranals
recommendation was to change the regular meeting time from the fourth (4th) Thursday in the
month to the third (3rd) Tuesday in the month to better accommodate the Parks and Recreation
Commissioners' attendance at meetings of the South San Francisco Unified School District's Board
of Trustees.
Motion— Councilman Garbarino/Second: Vice Mayor Gupta: to waive reading and approve
introduction of the Ordinance. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
4. Report regarding approval of a professional services agreement between the City of
South San Francisco and OpTerra Energy Services for the preparation of an Energy
Efficiency Plan. (Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager)
4a. Resolution No. 80-2016 approving: (1) selection of OpTerra Energy Services for the
Energy Efficiency Project and (2) execution of a Professional Services Agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and OpTerra Energy Services for the
preparation of an Energy Efficiency Plan for$50,000.
Senior Planner Adena Friedman presented a PowerPoint regarding the Energy Efficiency Plan for
municipal facilities. Previous studies identified opportunities for additional energy reduction/cost
savings. Ms. Friedman mentioned some of the goals pertaining to this project which include,
auditing current energy use, expediting energy reduction projects, reducing city energy costs and
implementing the Climate Action Plan. Ms. Friedman continued regarding the approach which
consisted of opportunities for additional energy reduction and cost savings, obtaining a qualified
energy consultant team and turnkey scope, and planning, implementation and monitoring. Ms.
Friedman gave a brief overview of the RFP process. In November of 2015, nine (9) RFP's were
issued and the City only received one (1)response. Staff reached out to the eight (8) firms that
didn't respond,but heard only that (1) firm didn't have enough experience with the City and was
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concerned another firm was preselected. Staff reached out to Salinas, Livermore and South San
Francisco Unified School District. Livermore had a higher than projected energy and cost savings
in the first two (2) years. The action in front of Council tonight was to approve Phase I for$50,000.
Phase I would take approximately 6 months to complete. Phase II would require Council action if
Council chose to continue. OpTerra staff was present to answer any questions. Emily Douglas and
Dave Baldwin presented themselves to Council.
Councilman Garbarino asked OpTerra representatives for the dollar amount savings Livermore had
realized in the first two (2) years. Year one (1) savings was $468,000 with year two (2)being
$457,000. Councilman Garbarino asked what type of savings the City of South San Francisco could
expect, and OpTerra representatives responded that it all depends on the program the City chooses
to go with.
Councilwoman Matsumoto showed concern regarding only getting one (1) response to the RFP
when other entities are getting better responses. Councilwoman Matsumoto was also concerned
that staff was perhaps doing this a little prematurely since there will be a new Police Department,
Library and Parks and Recreation facility in the near future and asked if staff had the capability to
use OpTerra for the new construction. Assistant City Manager Marian Lee confirmed that the
Measure W Project is totally separate from this and a separate contract for those buildings would be
required.
Vice Mayor Gupta expressed concern about the perception by possible bidder companies that South
San Francisco had preselected a vendor. He wished for this perception not to continue.
Mayor Addiego queried enforcement of the guaranty. Ms. Douglas responded by saying OpTerra
would cut the City a check for the difference. Ms. Lee reassured Council there is an exit ramp at
the end of Phase I.
Motion— Councilman Garbarino/Second: Councilwoman Normandy: to approve Resolution No.
80-2016. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Garbarino, Councilwoman
Normandy, Vice Mayor Gupta and Mayor Addiego;NOES: Councilwoman Matsumoto;
ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
5. Report regarding a resolution authorizing a Purchase Agreement with JWC
Environmental for the purchase of parts to repair and refurbish the sewage grinders at
the Water Quality Control Plant's sewage pump stations for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in
an amount not to exceed $140,200 authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco. (Brian Schumacker, Plant
Superintendent)
5a. Resolution No. 81-2016 approving a purchase agreement with JWC Environmental
for the purchase of parts to repair and refurbish the sewage grinders at the Water
Quality Control Plant's sewage pump stations for fiscal year 2016-2017 in an
amount not to exceed $140,200 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said
agreement.
Plant Superintendent Brian Schumacker presented the report to Council. He began by stating this
resolution would allow for the annual refurbishment of all four(4) of their sewage grinders that are
present in the collection system. Mr. Schumacker provided some background on the purpose of this
equipment, followed by the benefits of the refurbishing process and concluded with logistics and
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funding. Mr. Schumacker advised that all refurbishing work done by JWC comes with a one (1)
year warranty.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested to see the certified payrolls once the job is completed by JWC
since it has to pay prevailing wage as stated in the contract.
Councilwoman Normandy requested an invoice detailing the $140,200 amount. She stated that she
would prefer being able to break down the parts and the labor, rather than having to approve a flat
dollar amount.
Mayor Addiego asked if shipping is an additional charge and Superintendent Schumacker
confirmed that it will be an additional charge at around $1,300.
Motion— Councilwoman Normandy/Second: Vice Mayor Gupta: to adopt Resolution No. 81-2016.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
6. Report regarding a resolution approving Program Supplemental Agreement No.
N024-REV 1 with the State of California for the Junipero Serra Boulevard and King
Drive Intersection Improvements Project in the amount of$797,515 and authorizing
the City Manager to execute said Agreement. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer)
6a. Resolution No. 82-2016 approving the Program Supplemental Agreement No. N024-
REV 1 with the State of California for the Junipero Serra Boulevard and King Drive
Intersection Improvements Project in the amount of$797,515 and authorizing the
City Manager to execute said Agreement.
Public Works Administrator Lovell presented Kathleen Phalen who is the program manager for this
particular project who would make the presentation. Ms. Phalen clarified funding for this project is
from a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant that the City obtained in 2012. She
continued by saying the reason it's being revised at this time is because the project is moving into
its construction phase.
Vice Mayor Gupta queried whether a ratio was being worked on related to funds the City would
have to return based on certain contingencies. Ms. Phalen clarified that the City's match is fixed.
However, the City would only be able to invoice funds actually used and would not receive the full
contingency if the project came in under budget.
Motion— Councilwoman Normandy/Second: Councilman Garbarino: to adopt Resolution No. 82-
2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
7. Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to Interstate Grading
and Paving, Inc. of South San Francisco, California for the Junipero Serra and King
Drive Intersection Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $699,959 and
authorizing a total construction budget of$839,951. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer)
7a. Resolution No. 83-2016 awarding a construction contract to Interstate Grading and
Paving, Inc. of South San Francisco, California for the Junipero Serra and King
Drive Intersection Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $699,959 and
authorizing a total construction budget of$839,951.
Kathleen Phalen presented the item to council.
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Councilwoman Matsumoto requested certified payroll records for this account.
Vice Mayor Gupta wanted to understand why islands are necessary for traffic flow. Ms. Phalen
advised that there was a level of service drop with removal of islands. Vehicles would be idling in
stops for longer periods which results in an increase in vehicle emissions.
Councilwoman Normandy commented that she appreciates the chronological order in which the
report was written.
Motion— Councilwoman Normandy/Second: Vice Mayor Gupta: to adopt Resolution No. 83-2016.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
8. Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to Southwest
Construction &Property Management of San Bruno, California for the Fire Station
64 Roof Girder Replacement Project based on the Base Bid and Bid Alternate#2 in
an amount not to exceed $119,207 and authorizing a total construction budget of
$160,929. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer)
8a. Resolution awarding the construction contract to Southwest Construction& Property
Management of San Bruno, California for the Fire Station 64 Roof Girder
Replacement Project based on the Base Bid and Bid Alternate#2 in an amount not to
exceed $119,207 and authorizing a total construction budget of$160,929.
Item not heard.
9. Report regarding a resolution approving the Cooperative Agreement No. 04-2619 in
the amount of$120,816 with the State of California Department of Transportation for
City improvements identified in the Gateway Monument Sign Project and authorizing
the City Manager to execute said agreement. (Lawrence Henriquez, Associate Civil
Engineer)
9a. Resolution No. 84-2016 approving the Cooperative Agreement No. 04-2619 in the
amount of$120,816 with the State of California Department of Transportation for
work elements performed for the Gateway Monument Sign Project and authorizing
the City Manager to execute said Agreement.
Associate Civil Engineer Lawrence Henriquez presented the item to council.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested to move the sign back and place a spot light underneath a
simple sign.
City Manager Mike Futrell mentioned Public Works Director Brian McMinn couldn't be here
tonight due to jury duty but would have him respond in writing. When the City Manager asked this
same question of Director McMinn, his answer was that because of the proximity of the sign to
Highway 101, it would require an encroachment permit by Caltrans and additionally require
breakaway bolts and other items just in case a vehicle crosses the pavers and hits the sign. Mr.
Futrell concluded the struggle is with Caltrans.
Motion— Councilman Garbarino/Second: Councilwoman Normandy: to approve Resolution No.
84-2016. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
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13. Report regarding required response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report
"Body Cameras-The Reel Truth". (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief)
Item moved to Administrative Business off of the Consent Calendar.
Police Chief Jeff Azzopardi presented the report to Council. He began that on May 24, 2016, the
Grand Jury released the report, "Body Cameras-The Reel Truth." Chief Azzopardi advised
operational policies are available and training is minimal with staff being on board with body
cameras. The report directs each affected agency to submit a response to the findings and
recommendations by August 22, 2016. Chief Azzopardi advised staff has prepared a draft response
letter for Council's approval. In general the response letter indicates that the City generally agrees
with the findings and will implement the following two (2) recommendations. One (1), develop an
appropriate body worn camera implementation plan and advise the public of that plan by November
30, 2016. Two (2), they will then implement a body worn camera system as soon as practicable but
in any event no later than October 31, 2017. Chief Azzopardi estimates the funding of the project is
$75,000 and hopes to use grant sources and will return to Council at a future meeting for a budget
amendment. Chief Azzopardi presented Sergeant Sean Curmi, President of the Police Association.
Sergeant Curmi mentioned the association's executive board supports Chief Azzopardi's decision to
obtain body cameras for personnel. He continued by saying he is realizing this is becoming the new
industry standard. Sergeant Curmi thanked Council for its support.
Councilman Garbarino stated he fully supports the project and sees this as a benefit to not only the
officers but also to the public.
At Mayor Addiego's request, City Manager Futrell confirmed a September study session would be
planned on this topic.
Vice Mayor Gupta stated he fully supported the project and hoped that when it comes time to
implement the project, staff learns from the lessons of other cities.
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she always supported this from the start. She mentioned a news
blurb cautioning some federal legislation and advised staff to research it.
Chief Azzopardi stated that is all part of the research they will need to do. He continued by saying
South San Francisco Police Department is the only local agency with car cameras. His plan is to
replace the car cameras and add body cameras.
Motion— Councilman Garbarino/Second: Councilwoman Normandy: to approve a Report regarding
required response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report"Body Cameras-The Reel
Truth." Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
10. Motion approving the Minutes of meetings of June 22, 2016.
11. Motion confirming payment registers for July 13, 2016. (Richard Lee, Finance)
12. Report regarding Motion to accept the Installation of Turbo Blower#2 Project at the
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Water Quality Control Plant as complete in accordance with the plans and
specifications (Total construction cost $363,712). (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer)
13. Report regarding required response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report
"Body Cameras-The Reel Truth". (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief)
Item heard under Administrative Business above.
14. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a$5,000 donation to the
Parks and Recreation Department from Bimbo Bakeries USA to repave the basketball
court at Francisco Terrace Playlot and amending the Parks and Recreation
Department 2016-2017 operating budget. (Sharon Ranals, Director, Parks and
Recreation)
14a. Resolution No. 85-2016 authorizing the acceptance of a$5,000 donation to the Parks and
Recreation Department from Bimbo Bakeries USA to repave the basketball court at
Francisco Terrace Playlot and amending the Parks and Recreation Department 2016-2017
operating budget.
15. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$15,000 in grant funding
from the Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program to support Project Read's
health literacy programming and amending the Library Department's 2016-2017
Operating Budget. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
15a. Resolution No. 86-2016 authorizing the acceptance of$15,000 in grant funding from the
Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program to support Project Read's health literacy
programming and amending the Library Department's 2015-2016 Operating Budget.
16. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$35,000 in grant funding
from the Woodlawn Foundation to support Project Read's Learning Wheels family
literacy program and amending the Library Department's 2016 -2017 Operating
Budget. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
16a. Resolution No. 87-2016 authorizing the acceptance of$35,000 in grant funding from the
Woodlawn Foundation to support Project Read's Learning Wheels family literacy
program and amending the Library Department's 2016-2017 Operating Budget.
17. Report regarding a resolution approving the Participation Agreement with the County
of San Mateo Sheriff's Office Gang Intelligence and Investigation Unit (GIU). (Jeff
Azzopardi, Police Chief)
17a. Resolution No. 88-2016 approving the Participation Agreement with the County of San
Mateo Sheriff's Office Gang Intelligence and Investigation Unit.
18. Report regarding a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Employment
Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Michael Futrell for service
as City Manager. (Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney)
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18a. Resolution No. 89-2016 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and Michael Futrell for service as City Manager.
19. Report regarding a resolution approving Consulting Services Agreement with Du-All
Safety for Safety Program Consultant, in an amount not to exceed $125,000 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (LaTanya Bellow)
19a. Resolution No. 90-2016 approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Du-All Safety for
Safety Program Consultant services in an amount not to exceed $125,000, as stated in the
2015-16 mid-year financial report and resolution amending the FY 2015 -16 budget,
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
20. Report regarding a resolution approving changes to the Fire Department Records
Retention Schedule related to the format of the records. (Gerry Kohlmann, Fire Chief)
20a. Resolution No. 91-2016 approving changes to the Fire Department Records Retention
Schedule related to the format of the records.
21. Cancellation of the Regular City Council meeting of August 10, 2016. (Mike Futrell,
City Manager)
The Consent Calendar was duly read by the City Clerk, after which discussion was had on specific
items as follows:
Discussion regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 10: Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the
section of the minutes in which the commentary on Consent Calendar Items is routinely presented
be clarified.
The City Clerk so agreed.
Discussion regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 11: Councilmembers asked various questions
regarding the list of warrants as follows:
Councilwoman Normandy queried the following: 1) Page 11 of 66—the bottom portion of a U.S.
Bankcorp invoice for a hotel stay. Staff explained this was for crisis negotiation for an employee
with the initials of"LS" and agreed to review the item and provide additional information. 2) Page
13 of 66 relating to a hotel stay for a Water Quality Control Plant employee. Staff explained this
related to reimbursement for training. 3) Page 25 of 66 related to lunch for the Public Works Safety
Meeting. Staff explained this related to three separate charges and would look into why the item
was reported this way. 4) Page 29 of 66 related to the City-wide IPhone and IPad charges. Staff
explained this was a monthly charge for the referenced service and would provide further detail. 5)
Page 44 of 66 for the Ancestry.com license at the Library. Staff advised this was a genealogical
data base that the public had online access to at the library. 6) Page 48 of 66 for staff development
at the Fire Department. Specifically Councilwoman Normandy queried whether this related to
individual employees. Staff responded that each charge related to a hazardous materials response
class. Each employee would have generated four(4) of separate charges. A number of employees
were sent through the four(4) phase class.
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Councilwoman Matsumoto queried the following that she would turn over to Finance Director Lee
for response: 1) A $250 overnight stay for an employee at Great Western. She queried whether this
hotel raised its rates. City Manager Futrell advised the hotel had raised its rates. 2) A $350 charge
for food for the Mid-Management forum hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. She cited
this as an example and expressed general concern about the amount of money spent on food for
employee meetings. 3) A $128 Yellow Cab charge. She raised a concern that this charge was more
expensive than the cost to rent a car. She recommended that less costly options be pursued and
observed tax payer money was being spent on these items.
Discussion regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 18: Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the
record reflect that the contract proposed for approval increased the City Manager's annual base
salary from $242,050.00 to $252,050.00.
Discussion regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 21: Councilwoman Matsumoto observed
Councilman Garbarino would be unavailable for the September 14, 2016 meeting. She suggested
not cancelling the August 10, 2016 meeting and instead cancelling the September 14, 2016 meeting.
Based on staff's provision of information regarding upcoming meeting schedules, Council decided
to cancel the September 14, 2016 meeting instead of the August 10, 2016 meeting. Cancellation of
the September 14, 2016 meeting would come back to Council for approval at an upcoming regular
meeting.
Motion—Councilman Garbarino/Second—Vice Mayor Gupta: to approve Consent Calendar Items
Nos. 10-12 and 14-20. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL - COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilwoman Matsumoto raised a concern regarding HEART. She observed that Daly City is not
a member of HEART, yet HEART granted Daly City's Hillcrest Senior Housing Development
$510,000. She queried the value of membership if grants were provided to non-member cities. She
further requested that the Public Works Department check on the progress at Valley View. Finally,
she requested clarification of the email policy vis-à-vis Council and staff.
The City Manager advised Communications Director Arroyo had been tasked with email responses
and coordination,but he would provide additional clarification of the policy to staff.
Councilwoman Matsumoto queried the frequency of issuance of the Planning Caseload as she had
only received it once since requesting it.
City Manager Futrell advised it does not go out regularly, but would seek clarification as to its
frequency of distribution.
Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested placing the Farmer's Market street banners in areas other than
the Downtown and possibly in locations that would advertise to different neighborhoods in the City.
Finally the Councilwoman noted she had heard good news regarding South San Francisco's
selection as a finalist in MTC's Cap and Trade application process.
City Manager Futrell advised the City was a finalist with an application for $8.8 million dollars to
redo the Downtown. With the endorsement of MTC, the application was on to Sacramento.
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Vice Mayor Gupta advised that South San Francisco's Ferry Service was recently used as a reason
not to support Ferry Service in the City of Redwood City. Both the Vice Mayor and Councilwoman
Matsumoto observed that Redwood City was corrected in this respect as the South San Francisco
Ferry Service was operating at 22% and continuing to increase upwards towards the 40% ridership
goal.
Councilwoman Matsumoto closed by noting that at a recent SamTrans meeting, South San
Francisco's shuttle was favorably discussed. She emphasized that ridership had increased by 150%.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. in honor of Mary C.
Yee, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and all Police Officers having recently lost their lives in the
line of duty.
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