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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2021-01-13 @7:00OV�H SAq,� c9LIF0ttt �A CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW No Changes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 7:00 p.m. Teleconference via Zoom City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with California Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 and COVID-19 pandemic protocols. Mayor Addiego called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Coleman and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF None REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Members of the public wishing to participate were encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting to all-cc(a)ssfnet by 4: 00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The following individuals provided remote public comments: • Eddy Holman • Liliana Rivera COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Mayor Addiego requested a moment of silence to honor the lives lost due to COVID-19 and the Capital insurrection. Chief Azzopardi recognized Capital Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood. Vice Mayor Nagales requested the Council establish a pilot program using universal basic income to help South San Francisco residents during the pandemic. He directed city staff to study the program's implementation and asked Council to show leadership to become the county's first city to provide such assistance. City Manager Futrell stated city staff would look into the program's feasibility and report back to Council at a future meeting. Councilmember Nicolas commended Parks and Recreation staff for the Winter Wonderland event and requested an update from Fire Chief Magallanes on the Zonehaven Community Evacuation project. She requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Alejandro Aguilar, Evelina Tanada, James Mose, and her niece Veronica Rachel Carpio La Madrid. CONSENT CALENDAR The Assistant City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar: 2. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of October 28, 2020, November 9, 2020 and November 18, 2020. 3. Report regarding Resolution No. 01-2021 authorizing the acceptance of $8,800 in grant funding from the United Way of the Bay Area to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at Project Read and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 21.030. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 4. Report regarding Resolution No. 02-2021 authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo to support COVID-19 outreach throughout South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 21.032. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director) 5. Report regarding Resolution No. 03-2021 approving the second amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Baden Developments LLC for 432 Baden (Julie Barnard, Economic Development Coordinator). 6. Report regarding Resolution No. 04-2021 approving the filing of an application for Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds allocated through the State of California in their Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget in the amount of $16,951 to support beverage container recycling programs in City parks and authorizing the Finance Director to adjust the City's Fiscal Year 2020-2021 revenue budget upon receipt of funds pursuant to budget amendment #21.033. (Josh Richardson, Parks Manager) 7. Report regarding Resolution No. 05-2021 determining the continued existence of an emergency and the need to continue emergency repairs in response to the Sign Hill Diamond Fire. (Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation) 8. Report regarding Resolution No. 06-2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO with KITCHELL CEM, of Sacramento, California for Program and Construction Management Services to the Community Civic Campus project in an amount not to exceed $862,307 for consulting services. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) 9. Report regarding Resolution No. 07-2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City and County of San Francisco acting through its Public Utilities Commission for the SFPUC Regional Groundwater Storage and Recovery Well Site Access and approving a future access easement on South San Francisco owned property. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) 10. Report regarding a Resolution No. 08-2021 authorizing the acceptance of $15,070 in grant funding from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) to support the City Manager's office communications outreach relating to climate action throughout South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 21.034. (Katie Donner, Library Assistant II) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 2 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 09-2021 approving a consulting services agreement to provide Geotechnical, Special Inspection and Material Testing services with Ninyo and Moore, Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants of Alameda, California for the CIVIC CAMPUS: PHASE II LIBRARY, PARKS & RECREATION AND COMMUNITY THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBER (LPR) (Project No. pf2103) in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Consent Calendar items 2-11 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nicolas and Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 12. Report on Resolution No. 10-2021 approving the Annual Development Impact Fee and Sewer Capacity Charge Report (AB 1600) for the Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Janet Salisbury, Director of Finance) Finance Director Salisbury introduced Management Analyst Enders whom presented the report. State law authorizes the city to collect impact fees from new development to fund public facilities that are needed due to further growth. In FY19-20, City administered nine impact fee programs and one sewer capacity charge. These programs support new development's share of certain capital infrastructure projects. The impact fees are charged based upon a pro -rata share of the cost of the recent improvements. The sewer capacity charge was a cost recovery charge based on the proportional benefit to the person or property being charged. It was associated with providing collection and treatment capacity through the existing infrastructure available and future capital projects. The city was required to review the status annually of the collected impact fees and capacity charges. Vice Mayor Nagales requested the number of projects that would be completed this year and incoming fees from the projects. Finance Director indicated they would be working with Economic Development to anticipate the number of projects to be completed and update the Council in a Thursday memo. Vice Mayor Nagales requested that the Parks 11 plan be updated and work on a plan for the library site. Councilmember Coleman stated he was interested in looking at the child care impacts fees and incorporating them into the old library site. Mayor Addiego requested the City Manager to schedule study sessions on various items. City Manager stated he would work with him to get the study sessions on the calendar. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: to approve Resolution No. 10- 2021, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nicolas and Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 3 13. Report regarding Resolution No. 11-2021 approving the draft response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report titled, "Second Units: Adding New Housing In The Neighborhoods" (Nell Selander, Deputy Director, Economic & Community Development Department). Deputy Director Selander presented the report and provided background information on San Mateo County Grand Jury report. The city's response must include a statement as to whether or not the city agrees or disagrees with each finding, as well as a response to each recommendation. Responses to recommendations must state whether the recommendation has been implemented, will be implemented, requires further study, or will not be implemented. The statements must be accompanied by a detailed explanation. Councilmember Nicolas requested that the HEART program pre -approved plans and loan products be available when marketing the program. Deputy Director Selander stated the pre -approved plans were still under review; however, they would be shared once they are approved. Councilmember Nagales requested clarification on the process for getting homeowners into compliance. Deputy Director Selander stated that State law passed a five-year amnesty program for the unpermitted ADUs, provided they met with essential health and safety requirements. Deputy Director of Public Works Bockhaus provided an overview of the Code Enforcement process. Councilmember Coleman inquired about the reasoning behind homeowners not getting permits. Deputy Director Selander indicated that cost was the primary reason and stated that permit costs were between 10% to 30% of the total project cost. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Councilmember Coleman: to approve Resolution No. 11-2021, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nicolas and Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 14. Report regarding Resolution No. 12-2021 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and San Mateo County establishing the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team Pilot Program (Sharron Watts, Management Fellow) Management Fellow Watts presented the report on establishing the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team Pilot Program and provided background information. The South San Francisco Commission on Racial and Social Equity (Commission), formed in July, 2020, set as its top priority the creation of a police -mental health response team for mental health crises, substance use, and homelessness, focused on conflict management/de-escalation and linking people to supportive services. The work of the Commission was a driving force for the creation of the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) pilot program in South San Francisco. The CWCRT program is a partnership between the police departments of South San Francisco, Redwood City, Daly City, and the City of San Mateo (the Cities) and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), designed to optimally respond to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This collaboration aims to provide a co -response model to better support mentally ill individuals and their families in crisis, as well as the community. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 4 The city would be responsible for 12.5% of the personnel cost of the pilot program for the two-year term of the MOU, plus the cost of equipment and other support of the assigned BHRS clinician. The estimated annual personnel cost for the pilot program is estimated at $615,492 in FY 2021/22, and $633,956 in FY 2022/23. The County will pay for half of these costs, and each individual City will pay for one quarter of the remaining cost (or one eighth of the total program cost). This results in the City of South San Francisco paying $76,937 in FY 21/22, and $79,245 in FY 22/23. Public comments were submitted from the following: • Russell Lee • Kimberly Hui Councilmember Coleman inquired whether one mental health clinician would be sent to the city for eight hours of the day and the possibility of officers not being in uniform when responding to mental health calls. Police Chief Azzopardi stated the program would bring one mental health clinician and they would work a 40 hours a week. He stated that it would not be possible to have only certain officers assigned to these calls due to staffing issues. Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the process and requested clarification on the reporting of the mental health calls. Police Chief Azzopardi provided an overview of the process and reporting procedures. Councilmember Nicolas inquired whether a bilingual clinician would be assigned given the demographic of the city. Scott Gilman, Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services stated there had been a lot of discussion around that topic; however, it would be unlikely given the specific requirements needed for the position. Councilmember Coleman inquired whether other Racial and Social Equity Commission priorities would come to fruition similar to this program. Management Fellow Watts stated that addressing mental health issues was at the top of the commissions' priorities and there would still be other programs the commission would be exploring. Mayor Addiego inquired about the recruiting process for the clinician position. Mr. Gilman provided an overview of the recruitment process. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Councilmember Coleman: to approve Resolution No. 12-2021, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Nicolas and Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 15. Report on the Police Operations and 911 Dispatch Center parking canopy design. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist presented the report on the Police Operations and 911 Dispatch Center parking canopy design. As installation of the canopies began in October 2020, staff learned that some Councilmembers were concerned about the height of the canopy - particularly the section closest to Chestnut Avenue. To explore options for altering the design, staff worked with the architects and general contractor to develop options for this section of the canopy. While 43 parking spaces are covered by the canopy at the perimeter of the facility, the section closest to Chestnut covers the 7 southernmost spaces, making it a discreet component that is relatively simpler and less expensive to alter compared to making changes to the complete set of perimeter parking canopies. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 5 Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist introduced Reynaldo Royo from the Smith Group, whom provided a presentation on the exterior and public spaces. Public comments were submitted from the following: • Russell Lee • Kimberly Hui • Marcela Rivera • Eddy Holman • Liliana Rivera Councilmember Coleman inquired about the total cost of the canopy and whether all the funds had been exhausted. Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist stated the total cost was $1.8 million dollars and about $180,000 remained. Councilmember Coleman inquired about the purpose of the canopy and whether the city considered a natural alternative. Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist stated that the purpose of the canopy was to protect the police station's views and the vehicles. He noted that the city did explore a natural alternative; however, it would take years to develop. Mayor Addiego provided background information on the design of the police station, as he was the last standing member that worked on the project. Police Chief Azzopardi provided additional information on the project and expressed that he wanted a building that was safe for his officers. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with option two, which removed a portion of the canopy along Chestnut Avenue. 16. Report regarding a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 15, the Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021, and authorizing the Mayor to send a letter in support to the state legislature. (Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager) Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez present the report and provided background information. The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020, enacted by Assembly Bill 3088 (AB 3088), was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on August 31, 2020. The act prevents eviction of residential tenants enduring financial hardship due to COVID-19 through January 2021, and delays rental recovery by landlords until March 2021. Passage of AB 3088 was intended to stabilize the housing situation in California and establish a framework for tenants and landlords to negotiate and avoid as many evictions and foreclosures as possible in the face of the state of emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Assembly Bill 15 (AB 15), authored by Assemblymember David Chiu (D -San Francisco), is titled the Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021. This bill would extend the moratorium on residential evictions from nonpayment of rent from January 31, 2021 to December 31, 2021, based on the fact that since AB 3088 was adopted the COVID-19 crisis in California has grown worse and millions of renters remain vulnerable to eviction. The premise of the legislation is that, "mass evictions would be calamitous both for public health and for the state's economic recovery" by forcing some individuals and families to move in together, creating conditions that promote the spread of the virus, as well as causing many people to REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 6 become homeless. The intent of the legislation is that the act remains in effect temporarily until such time as a long-term solution to the housing instability caused by the pandemic is enacted. Councilmember Coleman provided comments on his support of AB 15 and encouraged the Council to support the item. City Manager Futrell provided information on a meeting with the Mayor and Assemblymember Ting. There was unanimous consensus with the Governor and the legislature that an extension was required; however, there was no consensus on the length of the extension. Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez stated that the potential date of extension would be July 2021. Public comments were submitted from the following: • Lorena Melgarejo, Executive Director, Faith in Action Bay Area • Russell Lee • Roderick Bovee • Lisa Marie Wong, Communications Coordinator, Faith in Action Bay Area • Eddy Holman • Hon. John Baker • Jordan Grimes • Barbara Lopez Councilmember Nicolas expressed her concerns for the tenants and small building owners. Given the influx of the various bills, she was unclear on which bill to support. Vice Mayor Nagales stated that something had to be done given the potential of mass evictions and suggested writing a letter of support to extend the moratorium, not tied to a specific bill. Mayor Addiego inquired whether Council would have another opportunity to weigh in at the next Council meeting. Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez stated Council could revisit the item at the next meeting since the deadline was January 31 st Councilmember Coleman agreed to revisit the item at a future date and concurred with Vice Mayor's suggestion of writing a letter of support not tied to a specific bill. The consensus of the Council was to draft a letter supporting extending the moratorium not tied to a specific bill. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 17. Policy regarding public comments at City Council meetings (Mark Addiego, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman provided background comments at Council meetings. He requested the during the meetings with the hand raise function. Vice Mayor Addiego expressed his concerns with present. He requested the item be postponed until given her expertise. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES information on the issues regarding public Council consider allowing the public to weight in having the conversation without the City Clerk the City Clerk was available to answer questions JANUARY 13, 2021 PAGE 7 Mayor Addiego stated that access was important and agreed that the Elected City Clerk should be present for the conversation. Councilmember Nicolas agreed that the City Clerk should be present to address this item. Public comments were submitted from the following: • Russell Lee • Eddy Holman The consensus of Council was to move the item to the following Council meeting. 18. Process for Council vacancy appointment. (Mark Addiego, Mayor) Assistant City Clerk Avila stated there were six qualified applicants and additional information was available on the city's website. Councilmember Coleman suggested allowing the public to submit questions during the interview process and have specific questions for each candidate. The Council had a discussion on the process and the consensus of the Council was to solicit questions from the public then rank the top three questions. The top three questions would be asked to all the candidates so that the public would be part of the process. Public comments were submitted from the following: • Anonymous • Kimberly Hui • Daniel Baker • Eddy Holman 19. Council discussion on changing the time of the Regular City Council meetings. (Mark Addiego, Mayor) Mayor Addiego provided his reasoning behind requesting the time change for the regular City Council meetings. Vice Mayor Nagales expressed his concerns with changing the time of the meetings and was in agreement to changing the time while holding zoom meetings. The consensus of Council was to change the regular City Council meetings to 6 p.m. City Attorney Woodruff stated that the regular City Council meeting time was adopted by ordinance; therefore the municipal code needed to be amended. 20. Discussion of C/CAG Committee Vacancies for Elected Officials. Congestion Management & Environmental Quality (CMEQ) Committee (4) vacant seats, Legislative Committee (3) vacant seats, Resource Management and Climate Protection (RMCP) Committee (1) vacant seat. (Mark Addiego, Mayor) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 8 Mayor Addiego requested input from the Council on the C/CAG Committee Vacancies. There was a consensus of the Council to nominate the following elected officials: Congestion Management & Environmental Quality Richard Brown, Reuben Holober, Tom McCune, and Patrick Sullivan Legislative Committee Michael Salazar, Lisa Gauthier, Karen Cunningham, and Anders Fung Resource Management and Climate Protection Diana Reddy ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting in the memory of Alejandro Aguilar, Evelina Tanada, James Mose, Veronica Rachel Carpio La Madrid, George Corey, Barbara Bergamaschi, and Andy Ottman at 10:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: A,./1- - Cindy ala Assistant City Clerk Approved by: -114-1 C Mark Addiego Mayor Approved by the City Council: 2 / 2 7 / 2—C-32-1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 2021 MINUTES PAGE 9