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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2006-08-09 - ~ '\: \\ S::4.N & ~ . ~~\ (0 (") >-0 .... ~ ~ v 0 C'. <~ 4lIFO~~~ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2006 MUN1CIP AL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: 7:40 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. I) Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor F ernekes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor F ernekes INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Gabriele Schroeder, Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church PRESENTATIONS . Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program - Fire Chief Phil White gave a visual overview of the 17 hour course that will be starting up in late September and the alternate program, Business Emergency Response Team (BERT). AGENDA REVIEW No changes. Mayor Fernekes requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Nick Tomasito Bireo and Sandy Potter. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Robert Lorenzini, resident, suggested a monument be erected on Sign Hill in recognition of the biotech industry and that it be large enough so that it could be seen from miles around. Mayor Fernekes asked that the matter be referred to the Council naming subcommittee. Mr. Greg Cochran, representing the Chamber of Commerce, invited the public to participate in the 2006 North San Mateo County Leadership Program beginning September 6 at Skyline College (informational packets were distributed to Council). ITEMS FROM COUNCIL . Announcements . Committee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional events and meetings, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilman Addiego reported on a meeting of the emancipated foster youth program that included Vice Mayor Garbarino, Supervisor Church, Deputy County Manager Mary McMillan and staff. He commented that it is a worthy program for the City to support, and several other Councilmembers agreed. Vice Mayor Garbarino reported that the Fairfield subcommittee (Fernekes/Garbarino) met to discuss project issues. . Discussion: Sister Cities Program Mrs. Polly Cortez, representing the Sister Cities Program, reiterated her request from the July 1 ih meeting that Council give consideration to expanding the current program of four sister city partnerships to an unlimited number. Councilmembers discussed the pros and cons, including comparisons to other communities, the financial aspects and sister city committee support. Mayor Fernekes stated that the Basque and Portuguese communities have expressed interest in developing sister city relationships and the sister city committee would like the opportunity to explore those requests. He addresst:d the necessary criteria for sister city relationships, purpose and history of the sister city program in South San Francisco. Mayor Fernekes rationalized that the committee will make recommendations and the City Council will have final approval. Mrs. Cortez confirmed that any proposals would need to be approved by Council. Councilmembers voiced their consensus for the sister city committee to explore the possibilities. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of July 26, 2006 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of August 9, 2006 in the amount of$4,877,829.34 3. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1374-2006, amending SSFMC Section 11.32.10, streets enumerated 4. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1375-2006, amending SSFMC Section 11.40.210, parking commercial vehicle in restricted district 5. Resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funding from California Library Literacy Services and Peninsula Community Foundation to support Project Read Servic:es, in the total amount of$105,079 Mayor Fernekes requested Item No.5 be pulledfrom the Consent Calendar. 6. Resolution approving the South San Francisco Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. 7. Resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for emergency work to repair a potentially unstable sanitary sewer trench at 148 Beacon Street in an amount not to exceed $300,000 Vice Mayor Garbarino requested Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2006 PAGE 2 8. Resolution No. 60-2006, approving Amendment No. 11 to the Professional Services Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson 9. Motion to cancel meeting of August 23,2006 Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. ],2,3,4, 8, and 9. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No.5: Staff report presented by Library Director Sommer. Councilmembers recognized and thanked Project Read staff for its program accomplishments and numerous grant funding successes. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 61-2005, authorizing the acceptance $105,079 in funding from California Library Literacy Services and the Peninsula Community Foundation to support Project Read Services and amending the Library Department's FY 2006-07 Operating Budget. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No.6: Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed plan format with staff and staff explained that it is actually strategies and objectives rather than a plan. She asked for additional time to read the information. Staff suggested the item be postponed until the meeting of August 16. Councilmembers concurred. Item No.7: Vice Mayor Garbarino asked staff if the City would be seeing (financial) recovery on the repair work and City Manager Nagel stated "no", Motion-Garbarino/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 62-2006, adopting findings and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract for emergt~ncy work to repair a potentially unstable sanitary sewer at 148 Beacon Street. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 8:43 pm -- 8:55 pm) PUBLIC HEARING 10. Consideration of draft environmental impact report assessing development-related impacts, including a statement of overriding considerations; a planned unit development permit allowing a reduced rear yard setback; use permit allowing a one-story 124,000 square foot building, an open 24,698 square foot garden center, retention of an existing 15,178 square foot retail store, outside storage, outdoor display area, a use generating in excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips and off-site employee parking on an abutting PG&E parcel; design review of same; parcel map merging several parcels into a single parcel; transportation demand management plan reducing daily vehicle trips and voluntary hiring agreement; Project location: 600-790 Dubuque Avenue; Applicant: Lowe's HIW, Inc.; Owner: Project 101 Associates Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Senior Planner Carlson. He clarified that the parcel map will be filed as a condition of approval, which will corne back to Council REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2006 MINUTES PAGE 3 for approval. He stated that revised conditions of approval were distributed to Council prior to meeting and noted that an amount for the public art piece needed to be determined by Council and the applicant. Mr. Anthony Farmand, Cadsbad, CA, representing Lowe's, introduced the project design team and presented a visual overview of the project. Mr. David Gates, landscape architect, reviewed the landscape drawings and Mr. Martin Mendez, architect, reviewed the general layout, elevations and floor plan. A computer-generated video of the proposed project was presented. Mr. Bill Nack, representing the Building and Construction Trades Council, read a prepared statement related to Lowe's commitment to hire union labor, which will generate numerous constructJionjobs for the local community. Public hearing closed. Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed with Mr. Farrnand, a contribution of $50,000 for Lowe's public art contribution. With a consensus from Council, Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested the artwork be off-site. In response to concerns regarding the landscaping, Mr. Gates detailed his strategy for plant growth and to include fast growing trees. Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested the planting of palm trees be at the discretion of Mr. Gates. Mr. Gates stated he would work with staff. She stated her concern that the landscape maintenance program be rigidly adhered to, and Mr. Farmand stated his assurance. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the traffic impact from the project be reviewed after one year, as similarly made with the Horne Depot project. She questioned the use of city banners on street lamps and Mr. Farmand acquiesced. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the legal obligation of the City relative to train/pedestrian safety at the site, and Assistant City Attorney Spoerl stated that he did not believe the City was liable but would research it and report back to Council. Councilman Gonzalez stated support for the project. He suggested a store sign be at the rear of the building for visibility to passengers on trains and stated support that palm trees be included in the landscaping. He further suggested that directions for alternate routes to the store be included in the company's website. Councilman Addiego stated his support for the project and asked if the store was unionized and Mr. Farmand stated "no". He suggested the plant materials be left to the discretion of Mr. Gates and commented that one home improvement store should not look like the other. He also stated skepticism whether a sign to the rear of the building would serve any purpose. Councilman Addiego commented on employee and customer safety (products falling from shelving) and Mr. Farmand reviewed the training that employees go through. Vice Mayor Garbarino disclosed that he met previously with project representatives and stated support for the project. Councilman Gonzalez stated disappointment that child care fees were not included as a condition and disclosed that he met previously with project representatives. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2006 PAGE 4 Mayor Fernekes disclosed that he met previously with project representatives and stated support for the project. He thanked Lowe's for sponsoring and participating in Day in the Park and agreeing to maintain Jack Drago Park for five years. He questioned where the customers will be corning from and Mr. Farmand responded that they will be residents of South San Francisco who have been patronizing the San Bruno store and those using 101. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 63-2006, certifying the final environmental impact report, including findings concerning signi:ficant and potentially significant impacts, findings concerning alternatives, a statement of overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring program, and approval of entitlements, and a planned unit development, use permit, and transportation demand management plan for a new 148,749 square foot Lowe's facility at 600-700 Dubuque Avenue, including authorizing the execution of a landscape maintenance agreement for the maintenance of Jack Drago Park for a five year period in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorizing the execution of a local hiring agreement, and modified conditions of approval as submitted to Council. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11. Prop 90, initiative measure, and potential impacts for city government Staff report presented by Assistant City Attorney Spoerl. Councilwoman Matsumoto commented that the proposition limits local government and stated objections to the requirement that City's will have to compensate on future value. She stated that it has been the City's policy to not use eminent domain on residential property and to use due diligence. She suggested Council take a position on this matter and Councilmembers concurred. Staff stated a resolution will be prepared for Council's consideration at its next meeting. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that staff research what organization is supporting Prop 90 and to report back to Council. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Gonzalez reported on upcoming community programs. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor F~~rnekes adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m. in memory of Nick Tomasito Birco and Sandy Potter. ~b~ Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: U ?~/ ~emekes,~r / City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2006 PAGE 5