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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:33 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor
F ernekes
Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor F ernekes
INVOCATION:
None.
AGENDA REVIEW:
City Manager Nagel report no changes. Subsequently, Mayor
Fernekes moved Agenda Item No. 15 after the Consent
Calendar, and Item No. 14 was considered after Item No. 12.
Mayor Fernekes announced the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Dominique
Arotzarena.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional committee meetings and
events, announc~:d upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the
community for their contributions.
Mayor Fernekes recognized Chief Raffaelli for his fundraising efforts related to the building of
the new police academy facility at College of San Mateo and that the California Police Officers
Association recently bestowed upon him the award of distinction for his outstanding act of
accomplishment
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked Public Works Director White to respond to the reports in the
media regarding sewer spills from the Water Quality Control Plant. (A copy of the statement
was read and distributed to Council and the City Clerk.)
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested a Council subcommittee be established to work on
improving public places with the help of volunteers. Mayor Fernekes appointed Councilwoman
Matsumoto and himself to the committee.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked for the status of the CERT program and Fire Chief White
reported that classes are scheduled to held in Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. He further reported
that the City's hazard mitigation plan will be back before Council for final approval in the next
month.
In response to Councilman Gonzalez's concern that information on a flu pandemic response
plan be included, Chief White stated a community workshop is being scheduled.
Vice Mayor Garbarino reported on the ANIP subcommittee (Garbarino/Addiego) meeting to
review program guidelines. He explained that it was decided to make one final offer to the
property owners within the current decibel area who previously declined, and set-aside ten
percent for future: homeowners who may wish to participate. He stated it was also agreed to
offer the program to the Winston Manor II neighborhood (which lies outside the decibel area)
and then possibly go on a block-by-block basis. He reported that the biotech subcommittee
(Garbarino/Matsumoto) is reviewing the bio-conference display booth and staff will be
submitting a report to Council on improving it. He further reported a DVD will be distributed
to Council on the recent Sunshine Gardens School's science expo.
Mayor Fernekes reported on several meetings, including a Conference Center Authority
meeting to review its budget, the City's budget subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) meeting,
and the Day in the Park subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) meeting that will be celebrating
it's 10th year on September 23, 2006. He disclosed a dinner meeting with Mr. Chuck Caldeiro
from Genentech.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of May 17 and 24, 2006
2. Motion to confirm expense claims ofJune 14,2006 in the amount of$2,746,533.18
3. Resolution No. 30-2006, approving the City Treasurer's Investment Policy for FY 2006-07
4. Resolution authorizing filing of application for Federal Surface Transportation Funds
through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Livable Communities Program
for the BART linear park
Councilman Addiego requested Item No. 4 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. Resolution authorizing filing of application to Metropolitan Transportation Commission
for funds from Federal Surface Transportation Program, or the Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement Program funding in the amount of$537,000 for
construction of a segment of the BART linear park
Councilman Addiego requested Item No.5 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. Resolution No. 31-2006, authorizing consultant agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc.
for Engineering Division staff augmentation services in an amount not to exceed
$95,000
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7. Motion to accept the demolition ofthe greenhouse structures project at Orange
Memorial Park as complete
8. Resolution No. 34-2006, recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control
District impose charges for funding the 2006-07 Countywide National Pollution
Discharg~: Elimination System (NPDES) General Program
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1,2,3,6,
7 and 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.4 and 5: Councilman Addiego asked for staffto share information with the public on
the development of the linear park and accomplishments achieved to date. Staff report
and background information presented by Recreation and Community Services Director
Ranals.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 32-2006, authorizing
filing of application for Federal Surface Transportation Funds through the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for Livable Communities Program for the BART linear park
and Resollution 33-2006, authorizing filing of application to Metropolitan Transportation
Commission for funds from Federal Surface Transportation Program, or the Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funding in the amount of$537,000
for construction of a segment ofthe BART linear park. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
Mayor Fernekes requested Item No. 15 be considered next on the Agenda.
15. Resolution amending the City Council Handbook sections related to City Council
reorganization meeting, C/CAG appointments, public facilities dedication ceremony
protocol, responses to City Council requests for information, City Council expense
reimbursement policy, and Board and Commission member absence policy.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas.
Speakers:
Mr. Bill Zemke, Planning Commissioner, asked that when Council applies the numerical
standard, it also take into consideration the number of meetings the Planning
Commission has and that job responsibilities may require that members travel out of
town on occasion.
Mrs. Prudencia Nelson, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, asked for clarification on
whether excused v. non-excused absences was being considered and the timeframe
being applied. City Attorney Mattas stated the policy considers all absences ,md it is
based on a rolling twelve-month period rather than a calendar year.
Mrs. Betty Battaglia, Library Board Member, asked for the definition of "rolling twelve
month period", which City Attorney Mattas explained it as any consecutive twelve
month pt:riod.
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Councilman Gonzalez requested the policy include reimbursements for out-of-pocket
expenses related to his community television show, and purchasing Council of Cites
dinners for a student who is preparing the meeting minutes. Councilmembers concurred
that the policy include reimbursement for expenses related to a community television
show. City Attorney Mattas suggested the student's expenses be submitted to the City
Manager for reimbursement.
Councilmembers concurred with the proposed language for the board and commission
absence policy. Mayor Fernekes stressed the importance for commissioners to be in
attendance, that commissioners are made aware of the policy when being interviewed for
the position, and that there is a mechanism that gives members an opportunity to explain
their absences.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that the limitation on expenses also be applied to
board and commission members. City Attorney Mattas stated a separate resolution
setting policy for board and commission members will be prepared. Councilmembers
concurred.
City Attorney Mattas suggested for purposes of clarity, the handbook include a policy
addressing mileage and videotape reimbursement for community television programs,
recognizing that reimbursement can never be in the context of a show that involves
political advocacy, as it would be an improper expense of public funds.
Councilmembers concurred.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 35-2006, amending
the City Council handbook sections related to City Council reorganization meeting,
C/CAG alPpointments, public facilities dedication ceremony protocol, responses to City
Council requests for information, City Council expense reimbursement policy, and
Board and Commission member absence policy, including language to be inserted after
"Authorized Expenses" #(6), as follows: (7) Direct expenses, including mileage
reimbursement and videotape/DVD costs related to participation in community outreach
programs that do not involve any political advocacy. On the question: Mayor Fernekes
asked if Councilman Gonzalez's concerns were addressed and Councilman Gonzalez
concurred. Motion continued: Unanimously approved by voice vote.
(Recess: 9:01 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Resolutions approving stormwater management service charges for FY 2006-07 and
adopting Report of Stormwater Management Services Fees, pursuant to SSFMC Chapter
14.04
Staff report presented by Technical Services Supervisor Prudhel.
Public he:aring opened and closed.
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Council discussed with staff outreach efforts and the program's limited fund reserves.
WQCP Superintendent Castagnola responded to questions regarding the method used to
calculate fees, which he stated is based on lot size.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 36-2006, approving
stormwater management service charges for fiscal year 2006-2007 and Resolution No.
37 - 2006, adopting a report of stormwater management services fees for fiscal year 2006-
2007 pursuant to SSFMC Section 14.04.110. Unanimously approved by voic~: vote.
10. Resolution approving increase for sewer rates effective FY 2006-07, amending master
fee schedule and adopting Report of Annual Sewer Rentals or Charges, pursuant to
SSFMC Chapter 14.12
Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by Public Works Director White.
Public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that the attachment "Residential Survey Sewer Service
Charge for San Mateo County", include a column with the current status of each cities'
rate or whether adjustments are forthcoming.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 38-2006, approving
an increase for sewer rates effective fiscal year 2006-2007, amending the master fee
schedule to include the rates, and adopting a report of annual sewer rentals or charges
for 2006-2007 pursuant to Chapter 14.12 ofthe SSFMC. Unanimously approved by
voice votle.
11. Consideration of use permit (UP-05-00 1 0) and design review (DR-05-0020) to allow
constructlon of a Home Depot store, garden center and parking structure at 900 Dubuque
Avenue; Applicant: Home Depot; Owner: Levitz SL San Francisco - Request to
continue item to June 28, 2006
Acting Chief Planner Kalkin requested the item be continued to July 26,2006.
Public hearing opened.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To continue the public hearing for UP-05-00l0,
Home Depot application, to July 26, 2006. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Motion to approve tentative subdivision map for property located at 90 Oak Avenue,
allowing thirteen residential condominiums and common area; density bonus of nine
percent allowing one additional dwelling unit; affordable housing agreement restricting
three dwdlings as affordable housing units; and design review allowing construction of
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a three story, thirteen unit, residential condominium building with thirty parking spaces
and common area; P06-00l6: SA06-000l, AHA06-000l, DB06-000l and DR06-000l5;
Owner/Applicant: Patrick Doherty (Continued from May 24, 2006; public hearing
closed)
Staff report presented by Senior Planner Carlson. A color and material board was
distributed to Council.
Project architect, Tony Brandi, gave a visual presentation of project.
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated concern regarding the proposed landscape materials
and asked to be involved in the review and approval process for the landscape plan
(Planning Division Conditions of Approval, A.3).
Councilman Gonzalez stated concern that the garages would be used for storage rather
than parking and asked that the word "park" be substituted for "storage" (Police
Department Conditions of Approval, D. Garages). Mr. Brandi stated the CC&Rs also
address this issue and are specific on what condominium owners can and cannot do.
Mayor Fernekes appointed Councilwoman Matsumoto and Vice Mayor Garbarino to the
subcommittee to review the landscape plan and provide comments to the Chief Planner.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 39-2006, approving
a tentative subdivision map, a density bonus, an affordable housing agreement and a
design review on a O.4l-acre site situated at 90 Oak A venue, including the creation of a
subcommittee comprising of Councilmembers Matsumoto and Garbarino to consult with
the Chief Planner on the landscape plan. On the question: Councilwoman Matsumoto
asked if Councilman Gonzalez's concern regarding the garage parking was addressed
and City Attorney Mattas stated that the applicant has indicated a concurrence to have it
in the CC&Rs and staff will work with the applicant. Motion continued: Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Mayor Fernekes requested Item No. 14 be considered next on the Agenda.
14. Resolution accepting an increase in refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2006 as
submitted by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company and authorizing adjustment
to sludge hauling rates
Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele.
In response to Councilman Addiego's question regarding the name of the landfill that
the sludg1e is being hauled to, Mr. Paul Formosa, SSF Scavenger Co. CFO, stated the
landfill site is on Vasco Road, near Livermore. Mr. Formosa explained why this site is
preferred as an "alternative daily cover" material site and that it is more economical than
others.
City Manager Nagel addressed the recommendation to include authorization for a $7 per
ton rate increase for sludge hauling from the treatment plant, effective July 1, 2006, at an
approximate $70,000 per year increase.
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Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzales: To approve Resolution No. 40-2006, accepting
an increase in refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2006 as submitted by the South
San Francisco Scavenger Co and authorizing the City Manager to approve a further
adjustment to sludge hauling rates. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
13. Approval ofFY 2006-07 operating budget
a. R~:solution approving the operating budget for the City of South San Francisco
for FY 2006-07 and appropriating the corresponding funds
b. Resolution modifying certain sections of the master fee schedule for FY 2006-07
c. Resolution approving the capital improvement program budget for FY 2006-07
d. R~:solution approving personnel changes, including classification descriptions
and salary ranges and/or unit designations for various departments
e. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter
3.12 to implement Council-approved position, title additions, deletions, and/or
changes
Staff report and visual presentation given by Finance Director Steele.
Councilman Addiego suggested a discussion regarding the health care situation,
and expressed concern regarding the cash in-lieu discretionary benefit option that
is offered to Council and employees. He commented that the deferred comp
benefit is excessive, the cash in-lieu for Council is almost twice the amount of its
stipend and not disclosed as compensation. He referred to a previous remark that
Council "lead by example", and felt that reform should start with this benefit as
it is costing the City a lot of money.
Mayor Fernekes commented that the benefit is an individual and personal
dt:cision with respect to how it is used, and that the funds can eventually be used
to supplement health costs upon retirement.
The discussion continued regarding Council having the same benefits as the
executive management unit and any changes with its benefit package will then
effect Council.
Councilman Garbarino rationalized that the cost to the City is the same whether
you take the health benefit or not. He commented that it is up to the individual
how it is to be used, including supplementing one's income upon retirement from
Council. He stated that future councilmembers needed to be considered and he
did not support eliminating the benefit.
Councilman Addiego, stating concern that the public is not aware of Council's
full salary when the cash in-lieu is applied, suggested that Council look at
increasing it's monthly stipend as allowed as a general law city.
(Cassette Tape No.2)
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Councilwoman Matsumoto clarified that the suggestion was to lead by example
and then to look further on. She concurred with the suggestion to look at health
costs.
Councilman Gonzalez stated the benefit as presently offered by the City, should
be up to the individual on how it is used and did not want to have it eliminated as
he is also concerned that future councilmembers may need the in-lieu benefit.
St:veral Councilmembers stated interest in looking at moving the in-lieu benefit
to the Kaiser level (capping) and other possible options. With concurrence from
Council, Mayor Fernekes stated the discussion would be continued to a future
meeting.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 41-2006,
approving the 2006-07 operating budget for the City of South San Francisco and
appropriating the corresponding funds, authorizing the City Manager to make
specified expenditures and approving the Gann spending limit; Resolution No.
42:-2006, approving specified fees and approving an amendment to the master fee
schedule to incorporate those fees; Resolution No. 43-2006, authorizing approval
of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal Year 2006-2007 and also
approving plans, specifications, and construction advertising for projects under
this program; and Resolution No. 44-2006, approving personnel changes,
including classification descriptions, adjustments to salary schedules, and
changes in unit designations. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Garbarino: To waive reading and introduce an
ordinance amending Section 3.12.010 ofthe South San Francisco Municipal
Code. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Fernekes adjourned the meeting in memory of Mr.
Dominique Arotzarena at 10:53 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Sylvia M. Paynel, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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City of SOuth San Francisco
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