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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 o Motion to confirm expense claims of April 14, 2004 in the amount of $2,947,812.16 o 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 . 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 . 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 o 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 o 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 o 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 o 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2004 PAGE 2 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2004 PAGE 3 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 14, 2004 MINUTES PAGE 4 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2004 PAGE 5 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2004 PAGE 6