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CITY COUNCIL
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Nagales, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor
Garbarino, Mayor Matsumoto.
Absent: Councilmember Addiego.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Matsumoto led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation honoring the month of February as Black History Month. (Karyl Matsumoto,
Mayor)
Mayor Matsumoto introduced South San Francisco resident Monte Gordon and thanked him for his
numerous contributions to the City. Mr. Gordon read into the record the proclamation celebrating
the achievements and contributions of African Americans in U.S. history.
2. Presentation and demonstration by Alta Planning and Design Inc. of the City of South San
Francisco's interactive Active South City website (Otto Melara, Alta Planning and Design
Inc.)
Otto Melara, Alta Planning and Design Inc. presented the report and provided an overview of the
City's website www.activesouthcity.com and the resources available for members of the public to
provide feedback about the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The website contains an
interactive map that allows residents to provide input based on location.
3. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Reginald Brown, 14 -year-old South San
Francisco resident, for being named 2019 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of
North San Mateo County. (Mark Nagales, Council Member)
Councilmember Nagales congratulated and presented South San Francisco resident Reginald Brown
with a Certificate of Recognition for being named 2019 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls
Club of North San Mateo County. Mr. Brown thanked Council, his mother, and the Boys and Girls
club for their support and motivation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Shannon Wells addressed the Council and stated that she is a new resident of South San Francisco
and lives in the "No Smoking" corridor and inquired about the installation of signs. Mayor
Matsumoto indicated that staff is aware of the lack of signage and is currently in the process of
reviewing proposed signage.
Corey David addressed the Council and read into the record a letter expressing his concern with the
lack of community input pertaining to the PUC project and requested that Council call a special
public meeting with the developer, Council and staff to allow additional public input and an open
dialogue with Councilmembers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Garbarino requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Robert Easterday, former
employee of the Public Works Department.
Councilmember Nagales reported that he participated in "The Game", a PenTV show, with several
newly elected Councilmembers of the Bay Area and provided an update to Council. He thanked
Parks & Recreation, IT, Police, ECD and Public Works Departments staff for their time and
presentations while he toured their departments. He praised the Public Works Department for their
prompt response to 282 service request in the month of January 2019.
Councilmember Nicolas stated that she toured the Public Works, Library, and Fire Departments and
thanked staff for their time and dedication. She attended the Gardiner Park planning workshop and
thanked the residents and staff for their participation. She attended the Asian Art Museum
presentation and provided an update to Council.
Mayor Matsumoto stated her concern with Harbor District meetings being held at Pillar Point and
requested that staff follow-up to ensure accessibility for community residents. She requested that
staff review the Oyster Point Overpass to explore the feasibility of the temporary installation of K -
rails for bicyclist. City Attorney Rosenberg will follow-up and report back to the Council. Mayor
Matsumoto requested that staff assess the current signage in the eastbound right turn lane on
Westborough Boulevard at El Camino Real. She requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of
former employee Mike Aquilina's mother, Margaret Aquilina.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as. follows:
Item No. 5 and 8: Mayor Matsumoto pulled the item for additional questions.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of December 12, 2018, January 9, 2019 and
January 23, 2019.
6. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the City Hall Roof
Replacement Project (Project No. pfl 804) as complete in accordance with plans and
specifications (Total Construction Cost $192,436.50). (Matt Ruble, Sr. Civil Engineer)
7. Report regarding Resolution #17-2019, authorizing the acceptance of $25,000 in grant
funding from the California State Library to support Project Read's family literacy services
through the Families for Literacy (FFL) program and, approving Budget Amendment 19.043.
(Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
9. Report regarding Resolution #19-2019, approving a Joint Maintenance Agreement with the
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board for the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Joint Maintenance Agreement, in coordination
with the SSF Caltrain Station Project (st1603). (Jason Hallare, Associate Civil Engineer)
Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second—Councilmember Nagales: to approve Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 4, 6, 7, and 9. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Nagales and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Matsumoto; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
Councilmember Addiego; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Opened 7:38 p.m.
10. Report recommending approval of a Zoning Text Amendment, a Type C Sign Permit, and
Design Review to allow for an electronic changeable copy sign at the Best Western Grosvenor
Hotel located at 380 S Airport Blvd in the Freeway Commercial (FC) Zone District in
accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.110, 20.360 & 20.480, together with other
considerations. (Billy Gross, Senior Planner)
I Oa. Resolution No. 20-2019 approving a Type C Sign Permit and Design Review to allow for an
electronic changeable copy sign at the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel located at 380 S Airport
Blvd in the Freeway Commercial (FC) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters
20.110, 20.360 & 20.480 and determination that the proposed project entitlements and Zoning
Amendments were sufficiently analyzed in the 2010 Zoning Ordinance Initial Study/Negative
Declaration and 2015 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act.
I Ob. Ordinance making modifications to the South San Francisco Zoning Code related to Signage
Citywide.
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Senior Planner, Billy Gross presented the staff report recommending approval of a Zoning Text
Amendment, a Type C Sign Permit, and Design Review to allow for an electronic changeable copy
sign at the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel located at 380 S Airport Blvd in the Freeway Commercial
(FC) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.110, 20.360 & 20.480 and take the
necessary recommended actions by resolution and ordinance. He presented a PowerPoint outlining
the project location; sign elevation; design; zoning amendments; zoning and general plan
consistency; environmental review and staff recommendations.
Best Western Grosvenor General Manager, Jim McGuire addressed the Council and stated that the
proposed project will replace the existing reader board with a new full color digital led display.
Public Hearing Closed 7:46 p.m.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the city's parameters on message displays. Senior Planner Gross
indicated that messaging must pertain to the business.
Councilmember Nagales inquired if the City would be allowed to use the message board to promote
City events. General Manager McGuire indicated that the activities of the hotel would take priority
but would display the City's public service announcements, when possible.
Motion—Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second--Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No. 20-
2019: Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nagales and Nicolas, Vice
Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Matsumoto; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Addiego;
ABSTAIN: None.
Motion—Councilmember Nagales/Second—Vice Mayor Garbarino: to waive reading and introduce
an Ordinance making modifications to the South San Francisco Zoning Code related to Signage
Citywide Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nagales and Nicolas,
Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Matsumoto; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Addiego;
ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Oyster Point Phase IC and IIC Cap Repair Construction Project Quarterly Report 1 (October
2018 - December 2018) for Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019. (Eunejune Kim, Public Works Director,
Kilroy/Cummings Representatives)
Deputy Director of Public Works, Dave Bockhaus introduced Senior Vice President of
Development Jonas Vass. Mr. Vass presented the Oyster Point Marina project progress and scope
with a schedule update and completed work. He indicated that as of January 2019, Sump 1 has been
completed excavated, off -hauled and resealed to meet Title 27 compliance. They have addressed
public safety concerns such as repairing potholes at the Temporary Road entrance; the installation
of traffic calming speed bumps and signage and the installation of a pathway and railing at restroom
facilities to deter restroom users from walking onto the Temporary Road. He discussed the current
work and the upcoming work indicating that during the upcoming quarter, the project team will
focus on Public Open Space Landscape Change Order, DDW, Cement Treatment and Grading &
Refuse Relocation (including Offhaul). He presented an overview of the risk items such as Sump
1& 2 contaminated material, excess refuse and winter rains. Cummings Associate Director
presented the executive summary report, and indicated that the project is tracking at 23# completion
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and provided an overview of the current costs and payments of the project. He presented the project
change orders and stated cost implications have been estimated and are being managed closely by
the project team. He indicated that the costs presented are reflective of the figures provided by City
to the Oversight Board on 1/14/2019. The project team, in conjunction with City staff oversight,
continue to drive the project to meet the scope, schedule and cost objectives of the development.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the project design. Mr. Vass stated that the project will be built in
phases, the first phase has been approved and will be completed summer of 2021. He indicated that
the images displayed are conceptual placeholders; a formal submission of the next phases will be
submitted in July. Senior Planner Gross indicated that the building footprint remains the same.
CONSENT CALENDAR- Resumed
5. Motion confirming payment registers for February 13, 2019. (Christina Crosby, Interim
Director of Finance)
Report regarding Resolution No. 18-2019, acknowledging receipt of the Fiscal Year 2017-18
audited financial statements, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (Justin
Lovell, Acting Financial Services Manager)
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the purchase of three Ford utility vehicles from Towne Ford Sales
and inquired if the vehicles are electric or green vehicles. Financial Services Manager Lovell
indicated that the cost of these vehicles is budgeted in the Vehicle Replacement fund. Police Chief
Azzopardi stated that the department explored the purchase of electric vehicles and found that the
costs were not economically feasible.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the Public Works Department expense of $30,000 to CSG
Consultants for SSF Public Storage Exhibit and an expense to West Coast Consultants for on-call
services in the amount of $221,000 for the month of January 2019. Deputy Director of Public
Works Bockhaus will provide a response to Council via a Thursday memo.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about an expense in the amount of $1,182,532 to the Smith Group for
program outreach. Assistant City Manager Lee indicated that the amount paid includes the cost of
design development and outreach and are paid as work is performed.
Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second—Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 5 and 8. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nagales and
Nicolas, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Matsumoto; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember
Addiego; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nagales attended the SFO Airport Roundtable and provided an update to Council.
He stated that residents of Daly City, Millbrae and San Bruno applying for home improvement
under the Airport Noise Program can apply at Flysfo.com. Residents of the City of South San
Francisco can apply through the City of South San Francisco. He inquired about an established
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and SFO. Assistant City
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Manager Lee will follow-up and provide an update to Council. He attended the Council of Cities
dinner where he was appointed to the HEART Regional Board.
Mayor Matsumoto and City Manager Futrell met with Caltrain staff to discuss the electrification
project and provided an update.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. in honor of Robert
Easterday and Margaret Aquilina.
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