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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-03-09 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:38 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Garbarino, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Femekes and Mayor Green Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Youth Government Day Mayor Jonathan Lam INVOCATION: Given by Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel informed Council that Mr. Sato, appellant for Agenda Item No. 9, requested the item be continued to March 23, 2005. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Joan Lopiccolo, resident, stated concern that people who are low income and homeless are unable to afford housing in South San Francisco. She felt the City should do more to provide housing for the homeless. Mayor Green directed City Manager Nagel to contact Ms. Lopiccolo. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Announcements · Committee Reports · Appointment of Francisca Larios Hansen to the Peninsula Library System Advisory Board Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional events, announced upcoming events, fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilman Gonzalez requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of South San Francisco School District employee Eugene Ravaglioli. Mayor Pro Tem Femekes reported on the investment subcommittee's (Matsumoto/Femekes) meeting with staff to review the City's investment policies. Councilwoman Matsumoto announced that two of the City's applications presented to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee were approved. She requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of long time resident Irene Rozzi. Councilman Garbarino reported on the recent CDBG subcommittee (Matsumoto/Garbarino) meeting. Councilmembers and staff introduced their Youth Government Day counterparts. Mayor Green requested Council members consider Francisca Hansen as the Library's representative to the Peninsula Library System. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To appoint Library Board Member Francisca Larios Hansen to the Peninsula Library System. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of February 23, 2005 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 9, 2005 in the amount of $1,302,232.33 Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1348-2005, amending the Britannia East Grand Master Plan Development Agreement Resolution No. 22-2005, authorizing the execution of a license agreement with Shell California Pipeline Company Resolution No. 23-2005, accepting report on proposed redevelopment plan amendments and fiscal merger for all redevelopment project areas; adopting findings that a project area committee is not required, that adequate environmental review has been completed, and consenting to a joint public hearing on the plan amendments and fiscal merger with the Redevelopment Agency Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING To approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. (Recess 7:58 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.) Consideration of Housing and Community Development needs for the one year action plan; review proposed activities requesting CDBG funding; and provide direction regarding funding priorities for the FY 2005-06 program year Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Housing and Redevelopment Manager Fragoso. Speakers: (Each speaker briefly described the services their agency provides, funding requests, and responded to questions for clarification when called upon.) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 2 · Michele Jackson, Shelter Network · Ms. Brooke Ross, Second Harvest Food Bank · Mr. Aldo Isarra, La Raza Centro Legal · Ms. Karla Molina, North Peninsula Neighborhood Services · Ms. Diane Papan, John's Closet · Ms. Tippy Irwin, Ombudsman Services · Mr. Ray Pittsinger, Center for Independence Disabled · Ms. Natasha Guest, CORA · Ms. Rhonda Ceccato, Sitike · Ms. Laura Fanucchi, HIP Housing Public hearing closed. Staff requested that Council provide feedback, funding priorities or recommendations by Friday, March 11, 2005. Consideration of Use Permit (UP03-0027), Preliminary TDM Plan (TDM03-0001), Development Agreement (DA04-0001), and Environmental Impact Report (EIR03- 0001) to construct a 3 building R&D complex on an 8.84 acre site at 333 Oyster Point Boulevard; Applicant: Jon Bergschneider; Owner: Slough BTC/LLC; waive reading and introduce an ordinance and approve resolutions Public hearing opened. Visual presentation and staff report given by Principal Planner Kalkin. Councilmembers reported meeting with Mr. Jon Bergschneider prior to tonight's meeting. Mr. Bergschneider gave a visual presentation of the proposed project. Public hearing closed. Concerned that bicyclists do not have a direct route to Oyster Point Boulevard, Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that staff look at east-west bike routes and striping as developments come up in the future. She stated concern with the landscape palate, which staff explained was a draft proposal to be better defined when the construction drawings are reviewed. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she could not find the referenced Table 20.4.1, which the consultant stated was not part of the final EIR. Councilman Gonzalez suggested that Slough try to use local businesses for ground and building maintenance. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 24-2005, certifying an environmental impact report including a statement of overriding consideration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the 333 Oyster Point Boulevard Slough Estates Project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2005 PAGE 3 o Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 25-2005, approving Use Permit 03-0027 and Transportation Demand Management Plan 03-0001 to allow development of an 8.84 acre site for an office/research and development project on the north side of Oyster Point Boulevard in the P-I Planned Industrial Zone District. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To introduce and waive reading of an ordinance adopting a development agreement for the 333 Oyster Point Slough Estates Project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 9:30 pm- 9:38 pm) Consideration of Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA04-0004) for a 43 unit residential development on an approximately 1.15 acre parcel located at the SW comer of Oak and Grand avenues; Applicant: BRIDGE Housing; Owner: County of San Mateo Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Principal Planner Kalkin. Ms. Lydia Tan, BRIDGE Housing representative, spoke briefly of the project construction timeline and ground lease negotiations. Visual presentation given by Rick Williams, Van Meter Williams Pollack. Ms. Diane FitzGibbon, resident, presented a resolution from the Oak Farm Homeowners Association opposing the low-income housing project for various reasons, including that it will decrease the value of their homes. Mr. Steve Cervantes, Human Services Agency, County of San Mateo, stated his support for the project, that the development is for working people and will not have a detrimental effect on the adjacent neighborhood. Mayor Green informed Ms. FitzGibbon that the development will have on-site management and Ms. FitzGibbon stated she was not aware of that fact. Public hearing closed. Councilmembers Matsumoto and Gonzalez reiterated their previous concern that was discussed at the 1/19/05 study session regarding washers and dryers in each of the units. Ms. Tan and Mr. Williams stated the issue had been studied for its economic feasibility and it was concluded that it wasn't as desirous to tenants as other amenities and the hook-ups would increase the project cost. Motion-Femekes/Second-Matsumoto: Motion to approve Affordable Housing Application 04-0004 and findings of approval. On the question: Councilmember Gonzalez asked for clarification on the process for bringing the item back before the Redevelopment Agency for further funding the washer and dryers per unit. Assistant City Manager Van Duyn stated a cost analysis would be required. A lengthy discussion ensued. Motion continued: Mayor Green called for a roll call vote. AYES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2005 PAGE 4 Councilmembers Garbarino, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem Femekes and Mayor Green. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Consideration of appeal of Planning Commission's decision to revoke the Use Permit 96-090 for live entertainment (karaoke) at Chfisty's Bar & Grill, an existing cocktail lounge at 309 Airport Boulevard, in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.91.030; Appellant: Kent Sato Mayor Green opened the public hearing and asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to March 23, 2005. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To continue consideration of appeal of Planning Commission's decision to revoke Use Permit 96-090 for live entertainment at 309 Airport Boulevard to March 23, 2005. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Pro Tem Femekes stated his concern regarding a proposed development for the "button" property (unincorporated) located at the comer of Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough Boulevard. He requested that City Attorney Mattas write a letter to the County of San Mateo to put the city on an "all notice list". Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that information regarding issues such as this be included in Friday reports to Council. · Mayor Green appointed Mayor Pro Tem Femekes and Councilwoman Matsumoto to serve on an ad hoc committee for the Myers commercial development (Terrabay Phase III). Mayor Green reported that Slough Development suggested $25,000 of its $250,000 commitment for public art be used to supplement the CDBG social service allocations for FY 05-06. Councilman Gonzalez reminded the viewing audience to call the South San Francisco Scavengers for their semi-annual clean-up service, and to keep lanes and sidewalks clear of trash. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Green adjourned the meeting in memory of Eugene Ravaglioli and Irene Rozzi at 10:30 p.m. Submitted by: M. Payne, City~]'Clferk- City of South San Francisco Approved: Raymond L. Green, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2005 M1NUTES PAGE 5