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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2018-10-10 @7:00MINUTES H SAN CITY COUNCIL o� CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO �gtfp REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino, and Gupta, Vice Mayor Matsumoto and Mayor Normandy. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by San Mateo County Harbor Commissioner Robert Bernardo. AGENDA REVIEW None. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF City Manager Futrell reminded the community that placing signs in the public right of way is not allowed. Unlawfully placed signs would be removed by City staff and retained for 30 days. Leslie Arroyo, Communications Director, announced the Sign Hill Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which would take place on October 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. She further promoted the workshop for businesses on immigration rights that was being co- sponsored by the City and Chamber of Commerce. The workshop would take place on October 16, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and October 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Eunejune Kim, Public Works Director, provided an update on the South Airport Bridge Project. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation recognizing Bimbo Bakeries USA for their $5,300 donation to support the Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatics Program, including hosting a Family Night Swim on Fridays, August 31, 2018 and volunteer efforts to maintain the pool facility. (Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation Director) Devin Stenhouse, Aquatics Supervisor, acknowledged Bimbo Bakeries USA for its donations to the Orange Memorial Park Swimming Pool and its programs. Councilman Garbarino thanked Bimbo for being an excellent corporate neighbor. Councilman Addiego concurred. 2. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing October as Filipino American History Month. (Karyl Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tempore) Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto presented the proclamation recognizing October as Filipino American History Month to the South San Francisco Asian Alliance members. Allen Wong of the Alliance provided an overview of the organization and thanked the Council for the recognition. Hilda Barradas of the Alliance advised on Filipino American History Month. 3. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Louis Cordova on the celebration of his 100th birthday on September 28, 2018. (Richard Garbarino, Councilmember) Councilman Garbarino recognized Louis Cordova on his 100th birthday. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Harris addressed Council to request action on the August 20, 2009 light pole incident and alleged the City Attorney and Police Chief were failing to address and ignoring the issue. Renee Sera requested a stop sign at the intersection of Baden Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue in the City. Robert Richardson discussed the recent Foxridge Focus Group at which low income housing was proposed. He suggested an alternate location be determined. COUNCIL COMMENTS /REQUESTS Mayor Normandy requested adjourning the meeting in memory of Melissa May McNichol. Councilman Addiego recapped the 150th Anniversary Italian Heritage Parade that took place in North Beach over the weekend. Councilman Garbarino thanked Rick and Bill Benavides for their work on the float that the Sister Cities Committee entered in the Parade. Councilman Gupta announced the upcoming completion of the Rotary Senior Housing project in November and the Peninsula Clean Energy ground- breaking near Fresno. Councilman Garbarino advised residents that the FCC voted to limit authority and standards regarding small cell wireless facilities. He thanked the City's grounds crew for clearing the brush around City Hall. He commended staff on the Youth Services Summer Learning Challenge. He reviewed the Police Department Neighborhood Watch Brochure. He announced grant funds available under the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. Vice Mayor Matsumoto expressed concern related to cell towers and health impacts. She requested recognition of Disabilities Awareness Month each October. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Normandy requested that images of the floats entered in the Italian Heritage Parade be shared on social media. The Mayor also requested that the Police Department have a list of resources available for emergencies. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4. Report regarding a resolution approving revised Sister Cities Program Guidelines and Responsibilities. (Sheri Boles, Community Programs Manager) 4a. Resolution No. 172 -2018 approving revised Sister Cities Program Guidelines and Responsibilities. City Manager Futrell presented the staff report recommending that Council approve a resolution accepting revised Sister Cities Program Guidelines and Responsibilities. He stated, if approved, an action would be brought back to allocate $10,000 to the Sister Cities budget this year. Frank McAuley thanked Mayor Normandy, Councilman Gupta, the Italian American Citizens Club, and the South San Francisco Scavenger Company for their work on the agreement. He announced a group coming from the Sister City of Kishiwada, Japan. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto pointed out inconsistencies in the staff report and resolution. She stated allowing one (1) new sister city per year was unmanageable. Mr. McAuley stated the last new sister city was added in 2010. In response to a suggestion from Mr. McAuley, Councilman Addiego suggested allowing flexibility with respect to the number of attendees budgeted at an upcoming Sister Cities dinner. City Manager Futrell indicated a change to Section 1 of the proposal indicating one (1) new sister city each five (5) years. Councilman Gupta discussed the subcommittee's recommendation for $10,000 each year. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed the 2010 guidelines. She requested clarification on fundraising. City Attorney Rosenberg stated the fundraising provision was not included in the proposed resolution. City Manager Futrell stated there was a provision that Sister Cities could use City facilities for meetings and events at standard rates. He stated the intent was for the City to provide $10,000 to be used for their expenses. City Attorney Rosenberg read the three proposed changes to the resolution regarding allowing one (1) new sister city every five (5) years, the hosting of dinners subject to budget availability and participation in gift exchanges. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 3 Motion - Councilman Gupta /Second - Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 172 -2018 as amended. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 5. Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. of San Carlos, California for the 2018 Surface Seal Project (Project No. st1903) in an amount not to exceed $1,179,717 and authorizing a total construction budget of $1,375,000. (Matthew Ruble, Senior Civil Engineer) 5a. Resolution No. 173 -2018 awarding a construction contract to G. Bortolotto Company, Inc. of San Carlos, California for the 2018 Surface Seal Project (Project No. stl903) in an amount not to exceed $1,179,717 and authorizing a total construction budget of $1,375,000. Senior Civil Engineer Ruble presented the staff report recommending that Council adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract to G Bortolotto Company, Inc. of San Carlos, California for the 2018 Surface Seal Project in an amount not to exceed $1,179,717 and authorizing a total construction budget of $1,375,000. Councilman Garbarino asked if slurry seal would be used. Engineer Ruble explained the surface, which was safe for cars. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto requested the work be inspected prior to payment. She asked which neighborhood was next in line and the time frame. Engineer Ruble stated the five (5) -year pavement projections were on the website and confirmed that he would provide the information to the Council. In response to a question from Councilman Addiego regarding the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood, Engineer Ruble explained the intent to capture the entire neighborhood with slurry seal and overlay fixes. Councilman Gupta asked how surface seal worked. Engineer Ruble stated the roads would look darker, be protected from future weather, and striping repainted. He stated it was desirable to resurface every five (5) to ten years. In response to Councilman Addiego, Engineer Ruble stated protection of roads in good condition was the most economical way to protect the City's investment. Motion — Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto/ Second - Councilman Gupta: to approve Resolution No. 173- 2018. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 6. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the write -off of $146,612 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts receivable. (Richard Walls, Emergency Medical Services Chief) 6a. Resolution No. 174 -2018 authorizing the write -off of $146,612 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts receivable. Emergency Medical Services Chief Walls presented the staff report recommending adoption of a REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 4 resolution authorizing the write -off of $146,612 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts receivable. Councilman Addiego asked about write -off accounts from 2015. Emergency Medical Services Chief Walls anticipated writing off 20% of the accounts. Councilman Gupta discussed the three (3)- minute shorter response time. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto asked if contract costs were included. Emergency Medical Services Chief Walls stated it was included under supplies. The Mayor Pro Tem queried whether monitoring could be done in house. Emergency Medical Services Chief Walls discussed the benefits of utilizing a contractor, including software. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto discussed costs absorbed by the City and uncollectables. Emergency Medical Services Chief Walls discussed programs subsidizing the City. Councilman Garbarino stated he was comfortable contracting collection services. He commended the department on the improvement in collections. Motion — Mayor Pro Tem. Matsumoto / Second - Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 179 -2018. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of July 13, 2018 and September 26, 2018. 8. Motion confirming payment registers for October 10, 2018. (Richard Lee, Director of Finance) 9. Report regarding a resolution accepting the award of $7,500 from the Local update of Census Addresses Incentive Fund, a grant from the California Department of Finance, to reimburse the City for staff time and expenses incurred to update the City's Census files and approving Budget Amendment 19.018 (Eliza Manchester, Special Projects Manager) 9a. Resolution No. 175 -2018 accepting the award of $7,500 from the Local Update of Census Addresses Incentive Fund, a grant from the California Department of Finance, to reimburse the City for staff time and expenses incurred to update the City's Census files and approving Budget Amendment 19.018. 10. Report regarding a resolution designating the Economic and Community Development Deputy Director as the City of South San Francisco's Authorized Representative on the San Mateo County Housing and Community Development Committee (Alex Greenwood, Economic & Community Development Director) KEUULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 5 10a. Resolution No. 176 -2018 of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco designating the Economic and Community Development Deputy Director as the City of South San Francisco's Authorize Representative on the San Mateo County Housing and Community Development Committee. 11. Report regarding a resolution approving the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Funding Agreement with the Bay Area Quality Management district, in the amount of $120,106, authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement, amending the fiscal year 2018 -19 Capital Improvement Program creating the South Connectivity Bicycle Lanes Project (Project No. trl907), establishing a total project budget of $300,000 pursuant to budget amendment 19 -024. (Richard Cho, Principal Engineer) 11 a. Resolution No. 177 -2018 approving the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Funding Agreement with the Bay Area Quality Management District, in the amount of $120,106, authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement, amending the fiscal year 2018 -19 Capital Improvement Program creating the South Connectivity Bicycle Lanes Project (Project No. trl907), establishing a total project budget of $300,000 pursuant to budget amendment 19 -024. 12. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $25,000 in grant funding from the Woodlawn Foundation to support the Community Learning Center's after - school homework program and approving Budget Amendment 19.022. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 12a. Resolution No. 178 -2018 authorizing the acceptance of $25,000 in grant funding from the Woodlawn Foundation to support the Community Learning Center's after - school homework program and approving Budget Amendment 19.022. 13. Report regarding a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to send a response to San Mateo County Grand Jury Report "Smoke -Free Multiunit Housing: No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts." (Leslie Arroyo, Communications Director) 13a. Resolution No. 179 -2018 approving and authorizing the City Manager to send a response to San Mateo County Grand Jury Report "Smoke -Free Multiunit Housing: No Ifs, Ands, Or Butts." The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific items as follows: Item 7: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto provided corrections to the September 26, 2018 minutes. Councilman Addiego provided a correction to the July 13, 2018 minutes. Item 9: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked if the City had a current list of the census. Special Projects Manager Manchester explained the 400 address changes. Councilman Addiego asked if the update was in anticipation of the next census. Special Projects Manager Manchester confirmed that to be correct. Item 13: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto suggested the project be given to the new Youth Advisory REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 6 Council. Councilman Addiego asked when the Grand Jury would be released. Councilman Garbarino remembered receiving a letter after the first of the year requesting recommended members. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Addiego thanked Anita Palafox for graciously providing Clerk services for the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Normandy adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. in honor of Melissa May McNichol. tted by: City of Approved by: *Lizaoandy, Mayor Francisco uth San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 7