HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2004-04-14 (2) MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2004
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:43 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Fernekes, Garbarino and Gonzalez
Vice Mayor Green and Mayor Matsumoto
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by City Treasurer Dick Battaglia
INVOCATION:
Captain Chris Yaeger, Salvation Army
Mayor Matsumoto announced that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of San Francisco
Police Officer Isaac Espinoza and Mr. Bert Tissier, father of Daly City Council Member
Adrienne Tissier.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - National Library Week, April 18-24 - Councilman Femekes read and
presented proclamation to Library Board President Betty Battaglia.
Proclamation- South San Francisco Community Development Week, April 1.2-18 -
Councilman Garbarino read and presented proclamation to Community Development
Assistant Brooke Atherton.
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No changes.
Mr. Chris Regan, South San Francisco resident, stated that the neglected area of land owned by
Caltrans and adjacent to his apartment complex is a garbage dump. He requested the City take
action to have it cleaned up. Mayor Matsumoto directed staff to follow up and report back to
Council and Mr. Regan in two weeks.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Announcements
· Committee Reports
Councilmembers announced upcoming events and fundraisers.
Councilman Femekes reported that the housing subcommittee (Matsumoto/Fernekes) met with
staff to discuss the Susie Way revitalization project and a study session is scheduled for April
21. He further reported that the subcommittee recently met with the members of the Housing
Authority Commission to discuss an administrative matter.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of March 17, 24, and April 1, 2004
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Motion to confirm expense claims of April 14, 2004 in the amount of $2,947,812.16
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Resolution No. 26-2004, authorizing acceptance of grants from BEA Foundation, in the
amount of $10,000, and the Town of Colma, in an amount no greater than $9,000, to
support Project Read programming
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Resolution No. 27-2004, awarding construction contract to American Asphalt R&R Inc.
for the FY 2003-04 Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $119,420.38
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Resolution No. 28-2004, awarding construction contract to L&B Environmental, Inc. for
the Wet Weather-Infiltration/Inflo Program Phase I, rehabilitation of nine manholes, in
the amount of $93,000
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Resolution No. 29-2004, awarding construction contract to Blackburn/RTS for the
removal hazardous material generated at the WQCP, Wet Weather Program Phase I in
the amount of $450,000
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Resolution No. 30-2004, approving emergency sewer replacement at Golden Gate
Produce Terminal by Northwest Construction Inc. in the amount of $48,700 from the
sewer enterprise fund
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Resolution No. 31-2004, awarding a construction contract to Mike Brown Electric Co.
for the Eccles/Forbes Signal Installation Project in the amount $95,340.00
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Resolution No. 32-2004, authorizing execution of agreement with the Peninsula
Congestion Relief Alliance for the management of the South San Francisco Shuttle
Program
10.
Resolution No. 33-2004, authorizing acceptance of funds from Queenie Chiu Belloni for
the naming of rooms at the Municipal Services Building for William M. and Louis
Belloni in the amount of $100,000 and appropriate funds to the FY 2003-04 capital
improvement budget
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
11.
Consideration of One Year Action Plan and Statement of Objectives and projected use
of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for FY 2004-
05; approve resolution
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Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by Housing and Redevelopment Manager Fragoso. She reported
to Council that an additional $525 was received from San Mateo County and
recommended that the amount be allocated to Project Sentinel.
Speakers: The following agencies thanked Council for their CDBG allocation:
Mr. Joe Wagennofer, Sitike
Ms. Angel Barrios, 4 Cs
Sue Digre, Parca (informational material submitted to Council)
· Mr. Paul Cohen, LaRaza Centro Legal, Inc. Material on how not to become a victim
of housing discrimination was distributed to Council. Mayor Matsumoto suggested
the information be made available on the City's website.
· Ms. Sara Kimberlin, Shelter Network
· Ms. Natasha Guest, CORA, requested that CORA's allocation be increased by $1000
to the $5000 level, as was allocated in 2003-04
· Ms. Geetha Thaker, Samaritan House-Safe Harbor Shelter
· Mr. Steve Eckert, North Peninsula Family Alternatives
· Ms. Barbara Osinski, Project Sentinel
· Mr. Bruce Hamilton, HIP Housing
Public hearing closed.
Council discussed the dilemma of increasing CORA's allocation and staff advised
Council that the funding would need to be shifted from another agency's allocation as
additional funds are not available.
Motion-Green/Second-Garbarino: To accept the $525 and increase Project Sentinel's
allocation. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution 34-2004, authorizing
submittal of the City's one-year action plan and statement of objectives and projected
use of funds to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
12.
Consideration of appeal of the Planning Commission's decision upholding
determination of Chief Planner that expansion of laundry services use at 915 Linden
Avenue in the C-1 Retail Commercial Zoning District is inconsistent with the General
Plan in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.90.020(b);
Applicant/Owner: Elisa Sandoval
Staff report presented by Chief Planner Tom Sparks.
Public hearing opened.
Mr. John Ward, applicant's representative, provided background information on AGS
Quality Lindens, stating that it is a commercial business rather than an industrial use and
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that a majority of the proposed expansion is for retail (a copy of the linen price list was
distributed to Council). He suggested that there is a fundamental difference in the
definition of "laundry service". (A letter of support from Gimbals and several petitions
were distributed to Council.)
Mr. John Mascio, South San Francisco resident, stated his support for the project, and
that the business has not been a problem for the neighborhood.
Ms. Fran Wagstaff, Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition, Redwood City, stated that Mid-
Peninsula is interested in buying 950 Linden Avenue for the purpose of returning the
area to residential. She urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission's decision.
Public hearing closed.
Vice Mayor Green stated he had met with Mr. Ward to discuss the project and tour the
site. He questioned the project architect, Mr. Mike Nilmeyer, regarding the site plan and
proposed enhancements. Mr. Nilmeyer stated that the metal rollup doors will remain
closed 99% of the time. Vice Mayor Green stated that he observed the AGS's operation
and felt the use should not be classified as a commercial laundry.
In response to Councilman Garbarino's question regarding the approved expansion at
Hoem-Schurba, 951 Linden Avenue. A discussion ensued regarding wholesale
commercial and retail commercial uses, and the general plan policy envisioning a
neighborhood transition to commercial uses, with an emphasis on a supermarket serving
the neighborhood's needs. Councilman Garbarino stated he had met with iMr. Ward at
the site and toured the facility. He stated he did not have a problem with AGS's request
to expand.
Councilman Gonzalez stated that he also met with Mr. Ward. He expressed concern
regarding the business being inconsistent with the general plan and suggested the
business relocate to another area since continued growth and the need for future
expansion may occur. He stated that he had mixed-feelings, and although he'd like to
see the neighborhood improved, he did not want more cars, trucks and parking
problems.
Councilman Femekes discussed the adoption of the general plan and that amendments
occur as needed. He stated he met with Mr. Ward to discuss the business expansion. In
response to his question regarding the best approach to make the use acceptable for the
site, Chief Planner Sparks stated that options include a general plan amendment,
changing the definition of "laundry services", or a zoning amendment. He stated the
matter would need to be referred back to the Planning Commission to explore.
Mr. Nilmeyer and Mr. Ward responded to questions regarding the percentage of retail
that is projected for AGS with the proposed expansion and a lengthy discussion ensued
with Council and staff.
Assistant City Attorney Johnson clarified several options for consideration, including
modifying the definition of linen supply services to distinguish the difference between
rental and retail, but cautioned that this type of change would be city-wide. She made
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several recommendations including amending the zoning ordinance and moving the
definition to a commercial district as a conditionally permitted use.
Councilman Fernekes stated support for the zoning text amendment.
Mayor Matsumoto stated she met with Mr. Ward and Ms. Sandoval and toured the
facility. She stated a reluctance to modify the general plan as it would set a precedent.
She stated that she would like to see the vision for the area come to fruition.
Councilman Gonzalez further addressed the parking on the street and the need to have
the trucks park in the back of the business to load/unload. He stated he could not
support amending the general plan, but could support referring the item back for a
zoning text amendment.
Assistant City Attorney Johnson clarified that the action recommended is to deny the
appeal and refer to the Planning Commission a zoning text amendment to move the
definition of linen services to the commercial zone district, therefore making it subject to
a use permit.
In response to Vice Mayor Green's question regarding the status of AGS's request,
Chief Planner Sparks stated the applicant would be required to file a use permit
application and it will be processed concurrently with the contingency that: the zoning
text amendment is approved.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Femekes: To deny the appeal and to direct staff to prepare a
zoning text amendment to define linen supply services as a commercial use subject to a
conditional use permit. Approved by the following voice vote: Ayes: Co'uncilmembers
Fernekes, Garbarino and Gonzalez, and Vice Mayor Green. Noes: Mayor Matsumoto.
Abstain: None. Absent: None.
13.
Consideration of adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 20.125, Inclusionary
Housing, clarifying standards for income limits, imposing fines for non-compliance,
modifying the right of first refusal and making other consistent administrative changes;
waive reading and introduce an ordinance
Request to continue to May 26, 2004
Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To continue consideration of adopting an
ordinance amending Chapter 20.125, Inclusionary Housing, to May 26, 2004.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
14.
Resolution adopting FY 2004-05 General Fund Operating Budget
Staff report and visual presentation given by Finance Director Steele.
Vice Mayor Green suggested the parking enforcement officer assigned to the BART
preferential permitted parking district be reassigned to another area now that parking is
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no longer being charged at the BART station. Councilman Gonzalez suggested the
officer be reassigned to code enforcement. City Manager Wilson responded that the
suggestions will be explored and will be reported back to Council.
Finance Director Steele informed Council that page 6, Fire Department organization
summary, was revised and corrected (copies distributed to Council).
Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 35-2004, approving the
2004-2005 General Fund Operating Budget for the City of South San Francisco,
including the Fire Department replacement page. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.. in memory
of Isaac Espinoza and Bert Tissier.
Submitted by:
M. Payne, City
City of South San Francisco
App/roved:
r Kary]~10latsumoto, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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