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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2016-10-12 @7:00 MINUTES �o�Tx SAN% CITY COUNCIL „ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO o C4LIFO'01\P REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Garbarino, Normandy and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gupta and Mayor Addiego. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Addiego. AGENDA REVIEW None. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing October 16 - 22 as "Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week” accepted by Linda Martinez and Catherine Hart of California Healthy Workplace Advocates. (Mark Addiego, Mayor) Councilwoman Normandy presented the Proclamation recognizing the Week of October 16, 2016 as Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week. Ms. Hart of California Healthy Workplace Advocates thanked Council for the recognition. She emphasized the importance of the commitment to ending work place bullying as its impact contributes to an unhealthy work environment. Mayor Addiego commented that whether illegal or not, no one should have to suffer through the work day while being bullied. Vice Mayor Gupta thanked Ms. Hart and California Healthy Workplace Advocates for their work to bring attention to this issue. He commented that where workplace bullying exists, the corporate culture needs to change from the top down. 2. Proclamation recognizing Cow Palace's 75th Anniversary, accepted by Lori Marshall, CEO and Mara Kopp, President. (Mark Addiego, Mayor) Mayor Addiego presented the Proclamation recognizing the Cow Palace's 75th Anniversary to CEO Lori Marshall and President of the Cow Palace Board of Trustees, Mara Kopp. Mayor Addiego commented on the History of the Cow Palace and the numerous historic events it had hosted over the years. President Mara Kopp thanked Council for the recognition and commented on the longevity and versatility of the facility over the years. She further advised the facility would serve as a resource to the community in the event of a natural disaster thanks to the size of the arena and presence of indoor generators. PUBLIC COMMENTS Brian Rodgers representing the South San Francisco Elk's Lodge addressed Council. On behalf of the Elk's membership, he queried privacy issues related to the mandatory installation of camera systems at certain businesses under a recent City Ordinance. City Attorney Rosenberg advised that his Office had reviewed privacy issues under the ordinance generally and concluded that where installation was required, there was no Constitutional expectation of privacy. With Council's consent, he could look into the issue with respect to the Elk's facility specifically. Mayor Addiego requested that the privacy issue as applicable to the Elk's Lodge be reviewed. Resident Mike Harris addressed Council. He thanked City Manager Futrell and the CPTF for their efforts to clean up the City. He then relayed instances in which he perceived he was bullied by former City staff including Jim Steele, Kathy Mount, Jim Kirkham Susan Kennedy and Brian McMinn. He also alleged bullying by Police Sergeant Don Olson. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilwoman Normandy requested an update from Interim Director of Public Works Towne regarding the possibility of shrink wrapping signal lights as the currently painted lights are susceptible to peeling and chipping. Interim Director Towne agreed to look into this option and report findings to Council. Councilman Garbarino recognized City Manager Futrell for his upcoming appearance at a Biotech Job Growth Event sponsored by CBRE that would take place on October 28, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the San Mateo Marriott. He further acknowledged Finance Director Lee for the Finance Department's receipt of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Councilman Garbarino noted it had been five (5) years since the City received this recognition and it was the highest form of recognition in government budgeting. Councilwoman Matsumoto attended the SamTrans and TA meetings. She had information from the meetings to pass on to Council and the City Manager. There is a lot of movement on the Peninsula REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 2 that will impact the City. The Water Transit service is growing. Genentech is concerned about fair box recovery. She further reported a possible influx of 18,000 new employees to City businesses. Regarding the free South San Francisco Shuttle, she noted that many people still don't realize it exists as was expressed at a Citizens' Academy session the previous evening. Finally, she announced she would be putting an event together consisting of a free ferry ride from South San Francisco to the Ferry Building around the Holiday time. Passengers could enjoy the Holiday offerings at the Ferry Building and return to South San Francisco around 2:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Gupta commented on the successful Citizens' Academy Program. He was pleased to see the energy and enthusiasm coming from the group. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 3. Report regarding an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 15.06, 15.08, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.22, 15.24, 15.26, repealing Chapter 15.60 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and adding Chapters 15.32, 15.34, and 15.36, Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2016 Editions of the California Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Fire, Green Building Standards, Existing Building, and Referenced Standards Codes. (Alex Greenwood, Economic and Community Development Director) 3a. An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 15.06 (California Administrative Code), 15.08 (California Building Code), 15.12 (California Plumbing Code), 15.14 (California Residential Code), 15.16 (California Mechanical Code), 15.20 (California Electrical Code), 15.22 (California Green Building Standards Code), 15.24 (California Fire Code), 15.26 (California Energy Code), and Repealing Chapter 15.60 (Recycling and Diversion of Debris from Construction and Demolition) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code; and Adding Chapters 15.32 (California Historical Building Code), 15.34 (California Existing Building Code) and 15.36 (California Referenced Standards Code) to the South San Francisco Municipal Code in order to adopt by Reference and Amend provisions of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Building Inspector Perry presented the staff report recommending that Council introduce the 2016 edition of the California Building and Fire Code with local amendments and set a public hearing for adoption on November 9, 2016. Councilwoman Matsumoto noted support for the proposal. She queried whether there has historically been an ordinance for heavy construction East of 101 and for the Downtown. She noted that with the bump to local construction many buildings would be torn down and she wanted to make sure tarping and other precautionary measures were required. Inspector Perry confirmed such precautionary measures were required. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Garbarino, Inspector Perry confirmed the update to the Code would bring the City into parody with the new California Building Code. Every three (3) years since 1928, this Code was updated and adopted. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 3 Councilwoman Normandy queried whether the hours for new construction were the same as those for residential construction under the amendment. Inspector Perry so confirmed. In response to a question from Councilwoman Normandy, Inspector Perry highlighted the following proposed areas of amendment to the 2016 Code: green energy and clean building, waste diversion and reduction and photovoltaic charging infrastructure requirements. He further advised Building Division Personnel is continuously trained on Building and Fire Code updates, including fulfillment of state mandated training obligations. Motion—Councilman Garbarino/Second—Vice Mayor Gupta: to waive reading and introduce an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 15.06 (California Administrative Code), 15.08 (California Building Code), 15.12 (California Plumbing Code), 15.14 (California Residential Code), 15.16 (California Mechanical Code), 15.20 (California Electrical Code), 15.22 (California Green Building Standards Code), 15.24 (California Fire Code), 15.26 (California Energy Code), and Repealing Chapter 15.60 (Recycling and Diversion of Debris from Construction and Demolition) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code; and Adding Chapters 15.32 (California Historical Building Code), 15.34 (California Existing Building Code) and 15.36 (California Referenced Standards Code) to the South San Francisco Municipal Code in order to adopt by Reference and Amend provisions of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 4. Report regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.50 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to ban smoking throughout multi-unit residences (Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney) 4a. Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.50 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to ban smoking throughout multi-unit residences. Karen Licavoli of the San Mateo County Tobacco Education Coalition addressed Council. She stated the group had reviewed the proposed Ordinance and was pleased with the language, but hoped Council would consider including e-cigarettes in its definition of"Smoking." She stated that the same toxins found in regular cigarettes are present in e-cigarettes. She further requested that the separate ventilated area exception be removed from the Ordinance, as in any event, it was clear to City staff that option was not feasible for most complexes. Atila Lambino of Asian American Recovery Services addressed Council. He stated that since 2009, the entity had coordinated its substance abuse prevention services with the Tobacco Education Coalition of San Mateo County. Mr. Lambino echoed Ms. Licavoli's sentiments. He thanked Council for its work in this area. Mayor Addiego thanked the speakers for their comments and observed correspondence received from Ms. Antonio of the California Apartment Association. He noted the Association's request that Council consider a longer phase-in of the Ordinance as well as consistency of signage and posting requirements. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 4 Councilman Garbarino stated his opinion that e-cigarettes and vaping should be included in the definition of"Smoking" under the Ordinance. City Attorney Rosenberg advised the proposed Ordinance could be amended to include e-cigarettes and any other changes Council desired before introduction this evening. Council requested the City Attorney's input regarding the point raised by the California Apartment Association concerning the Property Owner's potential liability for a tenant's breach of the Ordinance. City Attorney Rosenberg advised the Property Owner would specifically be liable under the Ordinance if the required signage was not posted. Further, while not expressly codified in the Ordinance, an argument could be made that a property owner would be liable if he or she was aware of smoking in the common areas. Councilwoman Matsumoto advised she wanted to resolve introduction of the Ordinance this evening. Vice Mayor Gupta stated he was in favor of the currently stated phase-in period. He further believed that if the property owner placed proper signage, any violation should be the responsibility of the smoker, not the property owner, even if in a common area. Finally, he strongly supported the inclusion of e-cigarettes in the Ordinance. Mayor Addiego queried enforcement of the Ordinance and invited Chief of Police Azzopardi to address this topic. Chief of Police Azzopardi advised enforcement of the Ordinance would be complaint driven. He had discussed enforcement with Chiefs from local cities adopting similar Ordinances and noted the Chiefs did not report a substantial amount of enforcement calls. Council directed the City Attorney to make the following revisions to the Ordinance during the course of the evening: 1) A clarification establishing that the property owner's obligation to post signs does not extend to inside the residential units; 2) Language confirming the property owner is not responsible for the smoking of persons on the property if the owner is in compliance with the Ordinance's sign posting requirements; and 3) The inclusion of e-cigarettes in the Ordinance's definition of"Smoking." Council would move on in the Agenda and introduce the Ordinance once the changes had been made. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Report regarding the Sister Cities Program Guidelines for review and discussion by the City Council. (Mike Futrell, City Manager) City Manager Futrell presented the staff report recommending that the City Council review and discuss the Sister City Program Guidelines. In 1996, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing program policies and protocols for the City's then existing Sister City relationships with Lucca, Italy, Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico, Kishiwada, Japan, and Pasig City, Philippines. The guidelines provided consistency in planning exchanges over the years. On October 28, 2009, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing a Sister City relationship with the Basque City of REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 5 Donibane Garazi. At that time, a City Council Sub-Committee for Sister Cities, consisting of Councilmembers Gonzalez and Garbarino took the opportunity to review the Sister City Policy and made changes. Since that time and based on recent Sister Cities events, Councilmembers have requested to revisit the policies. Councilmembers should discuss the policies and the shared responsibilities between the Sister Cities Committee and the City. President of the Sister Cities Committee Frank McAuley addressed Council and provided an update on the Committee's activities. He noted that the Committee was interested in reinvigorating its activities and working with the City to come up with policies to assist the Sister Cities process. Councilwoman Matsumoto thanked Mr. McAuley for his work on the Committee. She commented on the importance of the Sister Cities Program over the years noting a time when she and former Mayor and Councilman Joe Fernekes and others brought wheelchairs to the people of Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico. She noted that from the City's standpoint, there needs to be equity in treatment of Sister City relationships. She recommended that the Mayor appoint two (2) members to an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to work on defining current policies. Mayor Addiego agreed the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to study the issue would be helpful. He commented on the importance of the program and its ability to bring people of different cultures and worldwide communities together. Vice Mayor Gupta commented on the hospitality extended by the people of the City's Sister Cities. He hoped the City could return this hospitality and felt it was important to review the City's policies in this regard. Councilwoman Normandy stated support for formation of the Ad Hoc Committee. She thought the program required more frequent policy review. Mayor Addiego appointed Vice Mayor Gupta and Councilwoman Normandy to the Ad Hoc Committee. 6. Report regarding a resolution approving a third amendment to an existing Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs in an amount not to exceed $60,000, extending the contract 12 months from June 2016 to June 2017 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment. (Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager) 6a. Resolution approving the third amendment to the consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant consulting services in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for an additional 12 months from June 2016 to June 2017 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment. Assistant City Manager Lee presented the staff report recommending that the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing a third amendment to a Consulting Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant consulting services in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for an additional 12 months from June 2016 to June 2017 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment. Niccolo De Lucca, Senior Director at Townsend Public Affairs addressed Council. He advised Townsend had over 20 years' experience of specializing in grant writing and traditional advocacy REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 6 and lobbying work. He advised the City could consider the Company as an extension of its staff with a presence in Sacramento and Washington DC. He noted that in coordination with City staff, the Company had great success securing grants for the City and looked forward to future successes in ongoing work with the City. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she would agree to this amendment, but no more. She was unhappy with the process, which included approval for certain work that had already been performed and monies that were already owed. Assistant City Manager Lee advised the first agreement was for $60,000 for work in 2015. In early 2015, the first amendment for $15,000 was approved, authorizing work for three (3) additional months. The second amendment authorized work through the end of the Fiscal Year at $12,500. Since the contract expired in June of 2016, the third amendment would be for 12 months at $60,000. City Manager Futrell advised that according to the City's business practices, a new RFP would be issued in January so that the process could be completed and a contract in place at the end of the fiscal year. Councilwoman Normandy noted an error in the calculation of the total contract price including all amendments in section B3 of the amendment. She requested that these calculations be reviewed before approval at this this meeting. Assistant City Manager Lee agreed to revisit the calculations during the course of the meeting. Accordingly, Council moved on to consideration of the City Attorney's revisions to the proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 8.50 of the Municipal Code banning smoking throughout multi-unit residences. 4a. Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.50 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to ban smoking throughout multi-unit residences. City Attorney Rosenberg presented the changes he had made to the proposed Ordinance at Council's earlier request. He presented the revisions to Council in writing and all changes were highlighted in red text. The changes included the following: 1) A clarification establishing that the property owner's obligation to post signs does not extend to inside the residential units; 2) Language confirming the property owner is not responsible for the smoking of persons on the property if the owner is in compliance with the Ordinance's sign posting requirements; and 3) The inclusion of e-cigarettes in the Ordinance's definition of"Smoking." Motion—Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second—Vice Mayor Gupta: To waive reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.50 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to ban smoking throughout multi-unit residences. Approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmember Normandy, Matsumoto and Garbarino and Vice Mayor Gupta; NAYS: Mayor Addiego; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of September 7, 2016, September21, 2016 and September 28, 2016. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 7 8. Motion confirming payment registers for October 12, 2016. (Richard Lee, Finance Director) 9. Report regarding a resolution awarding the construction contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. of Hayward, California for the 2016 ADA Ramps Project in an amount not to exceed $599,613 and authorizing a total construction budget of $725,237. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer) 9a. Resolution No. 119-2016 awarding the construction contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. of Hayward, California for the 2016 ADA Ramps Project in an amount not to exceed $599,613 and authorizing a total construction budget of$725,237. 10. Motion to accept the Permit Center Upgrades Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $206,697.37). (Patrick Caylao, Associate Civil Engineer) 11. Report regarding a resolution approving commitment of$300,000 of Fiscal Year 2015-16 General Fund Operating Surplus to the Gateway Assessment Improvement Project Budget, amending the existing construction contract with Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. for additional work, and amending the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer) 11a. Resolution No. 120-2016 approving commitment of $300,000 of Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 General Fund Operating Surplus to the Gateway Assessment Improvement Project Budget, amending the existing construction contract with Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. for additional work and amending the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget. 12. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$15,500 in donations for the September 24, 2016 Concert in the Park event and amending the Parks and Recreation Department operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016/17. (Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation Director) 12a. Resolution No. 121-2016 approving the acceptance of $15,500 in donations for the September 24, 2016 Concert in the Park event and amending the Parks and Recreation Department operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016/17. 13. Report regarding adoption of an Ordinance repealing Section 11.40.240 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, pertaining to the parking of vehicles for sale. (Michael Rudis, Master Sergeant) 13a. Ordinance No. 1525-2016 repealing Section 11.40.240 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, pertaining to the parking of vehicles for sale. 14. Report regarding adoption of an Ordinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance to rezone three vacant parcels (APN 015-114-420, APN 015-114-480, and APN 015-114-490) from the Freeway Commercial to the Mixed REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 8 Industrial zoning district to allow the expansion of a vehicle rental facility at 1440 San Mateo Avenue in accordance with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. (Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner) 14a. Ordinance No. 1526-2016 amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance to rezone three vacant parcels (APN 015-114-420, APN 015-114-480, and APN 015-114-490) from the Freeway Commercial to the Mixed Industrial zoning district to allow the expansion of a vehicle rental facility at 1440 San Mateo Avenue. 15. Motion to cancel the regular meeting of the City Council on October 26, 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: Item No. 8: Councilwoman Normandy inquired as to consortium fees paid to Redwood City. Director of Finance Lee advised the Consortium of San Mateo County Cities is managed through Redwood City. By pooling funds, the Consortium is able to obtain and offer training to employees of Consortium member cities at great economies of scale. Councilwoman Normandy further inquired about a hotel charge of $455.23 related to a hotel stay for the former Public Works Director. City Manager Futrell advised that the policy which paid for hotel rooms for late working City Executives was abolished and that such charges would not reappear. Councilwoman Matsumoto queried a food related expense payable to Specialties Bakery. Human Resources Director Bellow advised the food fed 80 employees attending a Succession Development Training over a meal hour. The Councilwoman was comfortable with the amount given the number of employees concerned and suggested that including the number of meeting participants in the subject line of the warrant may better assist Council's understanding of the expense. The Councilwoman next questioned a payment of $444 to Ng's cooking for a Public Works Department Meeting. Mayor Addiego noted that meetings held over a meal hour enhance camaraderie and team building amongst employees. With regard to questions about these charges he suggested that Councilmembers might provide Department Heads with the questions in advance so that they could research the charges. Councilwomen Normandy and Matsumoto advised they were not trying to confuse staff and were simply trying to understand the charges they were being asked to approve. Accordingly, they would consider his suggestion, but operate according to how they saw fit. Item No. 9: Councilman Garbarino raised concerns about the large discrepancy between the bid selected and the alternate bid. He stated that such a large disparity might be indicative of potential change orders in the future. Principal Engineer Bautista advised that this was a low point in the construction season for Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. Further, since the work was concentrated and the Company understood REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 9 the required ramps were not located all over town, it believed it could be more efficient as was reflected in the price. Item No. 12: Councilmembers thanked Director Ranals for her work on Concert in the Park. Director Ranals thanked Council and praised the work of her staff and Recreation and Community Services Manager Mediati. Councilwoman Matsumoto queried whether the costs for the event included Police Officers' time. Director Ranals advised the cost to the Police Department was modest as on duty staff was used to patrol the event. Motion–Councilman Garbarino/Second—Councilwoman Normandy: to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 6a. Resolution No. 118-2016 approving the third amendment to the consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant consulting services in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for an additional 12 months from June 2016 to June 2017 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment. Assistant City Manager Lee advised the language in Section B3 of the third amendment should be revised to state that the sum was not to exceed $60,000 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, consistent with the approved Fiscal 2016/2017 Budget. Councilwoman Normandy queried how this impacted the total amount of$135,000 reflected in item B3. She believed the total amount that should be reflected was $147,500. Director of Finance Lee advised that the entire authorized contract amounts were not spent, which contributed to the noted discrepancy. Motion—Vice Mayor Gupta/Second—Councilman Garbarino: to adopt Resolution No. 118-2016. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Garbarino, Gupta and Addiego; NAYS: Councilwomen Normandy and Matsumoto; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL - COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Addiego reminded the public of the Grand Opening of the Grand Avenue Library, which would take place on Saturday, October 15, 016 at 10:00 a.m. CLOSED SESSION 16. Closed Session: Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Mike Futrell, City Manager Unrepresented employee: City Attorney. Closed Session Opened: 9:28 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 10:00 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 MINUTES PAGE 10 Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Addiego: Direction given. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Submitted by: Approved by: A.J -14•1 ista a , City • erk Mark • ddiego, Mayor City of t = San Franc.- o City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12,2016 PAGE 11 MINUTES