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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2003-09-24 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALLTO 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 · Beautification Awards - Committee member Saundra Nichols introduced and presented plaques to the three award winners for 2003: Joseph and Eileen Hanna, 824 Miller Avenue; Richard and Sally Busalacchi, 406 Forest View Avenue; and Hecilo Ong, 152 Ramona Avenue (not present). · Families on Track - Ms. Julene Hunter Johnson, Executive Director provided information on program activities as Families on Track enters its fifth year serving the students at Parkway Heights Middle School. (Written material was submitted to Council.) · Colma Creek Update - Public Works Director John Gibbs provided information on meetings held with various groups, status of impending Corps of Engineers and BCDC permits, grubbing work underway by City crews along the Canal between South Spruce and South Linden Avenues. He stated that by the first week of November work should be completed to allow free flow through the Canal. He gave a visual presentation on the proposed temporary flood control measures (refer to Agenda Item No. 10) that will include a new tide gate box to help alleviate flooding in the South Linden/Victory Avenue area. Director Gibbs stated that staff will continue to meet with Lindenville business and property owners. (Copies of presentation were distributed to Council.) · Caltrain Station and Linden Grade Separation Project Update - Public Works Director John Gibbs introduced Mr. Daryl Macksey, Caltrain JPB Project Manager. He provided information on the relocation of the South San Francisco train station, service and infrastructure improvements. (Copies of presentation were distributed to Council.) AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. '2¢1 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilman Garbarino reported attending a meeting of the San Mateo County Area Office of Emergency Services and that the emergency system is in its final stages and will be completed by the end of the year. Councilman Femekes reported the Day in the Park subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) met with staff for its final meeting fight before the September 20 event. He requested the item be agendized as a presentation for the next regular meeting. Councilman Green reported on the Airport Land Use Committee meeting that he recently attended. Mayor Gonzalez asked the public to not post signs to the street light poles along Linden Avenue. The masking tape is taking off the paint. Mayor Gonzalez appointed Councilman Green and Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto to sit on the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) program subcommittee. Councilman Femekes stated that there is a concern regarding airplane flights over Westborough and requested Councilman Green bring the issue before the SFO/Community Roundtable. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of September 10, 2003 Motion to confirm expense claims of September 24, 2003 in the amount of $1,484,311.10 Motion to approve recommendation for loan art pieces at the Orange Memorial Park Sculpture Garden Item pulled from Consent Calendar. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 1328-2003, to amend the contract with the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), to provide Section 21354.5 (2.7% at 55 full and modified formula) for local miscellaneous members o Acknowledgement of proclamation issued to Rose C. (Sousa) Kennedy, 98th birthday, September 9, 2003 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 2 Original motion: Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Mayor Gonzalez requested Item No. 3 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Amended Motion: Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 3. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 3: Mayor Gonzalez queried if a particular sculpture piece was being loaned for display at Orange Park, and Recreation and Community Services Director Sharon Ranals stated, "No". Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve recommendation for loan art pieces at the Orange Memorial Park Sculpture Garden. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 8:47 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) PUBLIC HEARING Resolution authorizing submittal of the 2002-2003 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluations Report to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Staff report presented by Housing and Redevelopment Manager Norma Fragoso. Public hearing opened and closed. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto requested copies of any comments received during the public comment period. She requested the report be consistent when counting individuals instead of households for a clearer picture on the number of people being assisted in South San Francisco. She asked for clarification on the format of the report, noting that some areas of the one-year summary included Five-Year Consolidated Plan accomplishments, and pointed out a minor typo on the matrix. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: Resolution No. 82-2003, authorizing submittal of the 2002-2003 consolidated annual performance and evaluation report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Discussion: Noise analysis report for Sister Cities Boulevard and sound wall design Director Gibbs informed Council that the discussion is to bring information to Council for review and direction and that a formal staff report will be presented at a later date. Mr. Richard Rodkin, acoustical engineer with Illingworth and Rodkin, Inc., Petaluma, provided background information on previous noise studies prepared for the Terrabay development since 1982. He gave a slide presentation on the study area measured along Sister Cities Boulevard, the noise levels ascertained, and the recommendation that a 1060' long x 8' high wall be placed along a portion of Sister Cities Boulevard. He stated that although there has been a reduction in traffic and aircraft noise there are large portions of the study area that justifies a sound wall. Mr. Rodkins stated that bounce- back reflective noise will not make a measurable difference. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 3 Mr. Ron Hamburger, structural engineer with Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger, Inc., San Francisco, stated he looked at the feasibility of constructing a sound wall along the south side of Sister Cities Boulevard. He discussed his process, with the assistance of City staff and a geotechnical consultant. He recommended that the post borings be 14' deep and the wall be constructed of timber, masonry wall, or pre-cast concrete planks, and costing approximately $100 per linear foot. He stated that there is only a twelve-inch space for plantings that will limit vegetation to vines. Mr. Del Schrembari, 321 Alta Mesa Drive, member of San Bruno Mountain Watch, suggested that native plant material be planted where possible, and asked for further information on using trees to block sound. Mr. Jack Myers, CEO Myers Development, requested he be included in meetings with staff and consultants regarding construction of the sound wall as Myers Development is funding a substantial portion of the wall. In response to Mr. Schrembari, Mr. Rodkin stated that vegetation cannot substitute for a sound wall because it does not have the density. He stated the height and length determines the performance of a sound wall. Council discussed with staff and consultants the wall thickness, acoustical and aesthetic differences. Staff stated that a guardrail is being considered for a portion of the study area or possibly the full length. There was a consensus from Council for staff to study the pre-cast and plank-type wall, 1060' long, and 8' high, to incorporate native plant material, and that the wall blends in color with the retaining wall on the north side of Sister Cities Boulevard. Staff stated the issue of plant material will be looked at, that the walls will be applied with anti- graffiti paint, the report will be made available through the Public Records Act, Mr. Myers will be included in the meetings, and a staff report will be presented at the next regular Council meeting. o Resolution supporting AB 1546 to support programs that address the impact of automobiles Councilman Green verified with staff that there is a sunset provision related to AB 1546 and staff confirmed (January 1, 2009). Mayor Pro Tem Matusmoto stated her support for the bill and reminded Council that this bill will give the C/CAG Board the authority to approve or deny funding for a specific program. Mayor Gonzalez stated he could not support the bill at this time due to the associated assessment of up to $4 per vehicle registration fee. He discussed other proposed tax increases and felt the public will be hit hard next year. (Cassette Tape No. 2) Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed funding sources for stormwater pollution REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 4 programs if the bill does not pass, and staff stated that funding will come fi.om the gas tax and the sewer fund. City Manager Wilson stated the City could afford the funding shift but resurfacing street projects or other capital improvement projects would end or be delayed. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she does not normally support increases such as this, but AB 1546 will save capital improvement projects. Councilmembers Green, Garbarino and Fernekes agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and stated their support for AB 1546. Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbafino: Resolution No. 83-2003, supporting AB 1546 to support programs that address the impact of automobiles. On the question: Mayor Gonzalez asked for a roll call vote. Motion continued: Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino and Green, and Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. NOES: Mayor Gonzalez. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. o Reimbursement resolution authorizing the Wet Weather Program (Phases 1 through 5) for the approved $45 million State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan as required by the State Water Resources Control Board Staffreport presented by Public Works Director Gibbs. No discussion. Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Reimbursement Resolution No. 84- 2003, authorizing the Wet Weather Program for the approved $45 million State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan as required by the State Water Resources Control Board. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 10. Motion to approve an addendum to the John Carollo Engineers contract to design and produce all contract documents for the Lindenville Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $400,000 No staff report~no discussion. Motion-Femekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve an addendum to the John Carollo Engineers contract to design and produce all contract documents for the Lindenville Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $400,000. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Garbarino/Second-Fernekes: approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Sylvya M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES To adjourn the meeting at 10:21 p.m. Unanimously City of South San Francisco SEPTEMBER 24, 2003 PAGE 5