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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2006-12-13 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13,2006 MUJ'l"ICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:35 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor Garbarino Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Garbarino INVOCATION: Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATIONS . Holiday Fire Safety - Presenter: Fire Prevention Technician Dennis Rosaia provided a visual presentation and information to ensure a safe holiday season around the home when decorating and cooking. . Municipal Information Systems Association of California Award - Northern Cali:fi)rnia MISAC Chapter President Joan Schoening presented the annual award to Information Technology Director Doug Hollis and IT staff members Tony Barrera and Elias Husary. . Certificate of Recognition - Mayor Garbarino presented certificate to Mr. Max Poon, Library Volunteer, in recognition of creating the City's downtown virtual website. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. At the request of Mayor Garbarino, City Manager Nagel reported on a recent newspaper article related to a 1945 unarmed torpedo unearthed at 333 Oyster Point Boulevard. He stated that it was most likely used for training purposes during WWII and subsequently used as landfill. Representatives from Moffitt Field removed it and will be displaying it at their museum. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Karla Molina and Mr. Tom Carney, representing North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center, provided a visual presentation on the agency's holiday food program and annual plea for donations. Mr. Stanley Hollenbach, resident, spoke in opposition to the stop sign being installed at the corner of Mira Vista and Alta Vista Drive. He stated he is directly affected by its installation and was unaware of a petition being circulated. He requested installation be delayed until staff does some further investigation into its need. Mayor Garbarino requested staff follow-up on the matter. Ms. Carolyn Moore, HIP Housing, thanked the City for its continued support and presented Council with 2007 calendars. Police Corporal Adam Plank, president of the South San Francisco Police Association, with approximately 40 Association members standing in the audience, reiterated comments made by Councilman Addiego before and after the October 11, 2006 Council meeting related to speaker Dennis Normandy (father of Police Officer A. Normandy) and the Association's position that the comments were inappropriate (e.g. conspiring to promote the thin blue line) causing a hostile work environment. Corporal Plank further commented that the Association stands united against retaliation, and that the organization's working relationship with the City has not been jeopardized. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL . Announcements . Committee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional meetings and events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilwoman Matsumoto reported on the recent budget subcommittee meeting (Femekes/ Matsumoto) and that recommendations will be ready for Council to review during the first quarter of2007. Councilman Addiego responded to the Police Association's comments and stated that questioning an individual's actions was not an attack and his reference to the "thin blue line" was not derogatory. He stated that after conferring with the City Attorney, he had not censored someone from speaking. He further reported on a meeting (Fernekes/Addiego) held with the Downtown merchants and the Redevelopment Agency's actions to purchase 323 Mill(~r Avenue for a future downtown parking garage. Councilman Fernekes reported on the Orange Memorial Park Master Plan/recreation building subcommittee (Fernekes/ Matsumoto) meetings held with Parks & Recreation Commission subcommittee members, the downtown merchants committee (Fernekes/Addiego) meeting, and the Kaiser subcommittee (Fernekes/Garbarino) meeting that was held to discuss the future plans for a new hospital at 1200 EI Camino Real. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of December 5,2006 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13,2006 PAGE 2 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of December 13, 2006 in the amount of $3,981,721.05 3. Resolution amending equipment replacement budget for the new community room projection system Item pulled from Consent Calendar by Vice Mayor Gonzalez. Motion-Addiego/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar with the: exception ofItem No.3. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No.3: Vice Mayor Gonzalez asked for the staff report. Staff report presented by Information Technology Director Hollis. Report accepted as presented. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 96-2006, amending the 2006-07 budget to appropriate $35,000 for upgraded video equipment for the City Council Chambers for improved public viewing. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 8:31 p.m. - 8:41 p.m.) PUBLIC HEARING 4. Consideration of amendment to ARE-East Jamie Court Development AgreemE:nt, DA- 06-0002 for a two-building research and development complex on a 6.13-acre site at the intersection of East Jamie Court and Haskins Way and addendum to mitigated negative declaration; Owner: Richard Haskins; Applicant: Alexandria Real Estate (waive reading and introduce an ordinance and approve resolution) Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Chief Planner Kalkin. Mr. Rob Cane, Alexandria Real Estate, provided information on the project and stated the applicant's intentions to move directly forward with the project upon approval and that the bayside trail project was accelerated at the request of staff. Public hearing closed. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked for clarification on the increase in public art contribution and ChiefPlamler Kalkin stated the amount is based on a contribution of$1 per square foot. In response to Councilman Fernekes' question regarding future tenants, Mr. Cane stated the buildings are constructed for the life science (biotech) industry. Councilmembers stated their support for the project and accepted the amendment to the development agreement as presented. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13,2006 PAGE 3 Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 97-2006, adopting an addendum to the mitigated negative declaration for a two-building office and research and development complex on a 6.13-acre site at the intersection of East Jamie Court and Haskins Way. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending and restating the development agreement with ARE-East Jamie Court LLC for a two-building research and development complex on a 6.13-acre site at thE: intersection of East Jamie Court and Haskins Way. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Direction to the Mayor, or designee, as the voting member on the City Selection Committee, regarding proposed amended Bylaws for the San Mateo County Council of Cities Councilman Fernekes discussed several of the amended articles with City Attorney Mattas related to the "numbE:r of voting cities" being amended to "majority of member cities" and how it is interpreted. He requested the City Attorney Mattas follow-.up with the County counsel on its interpretation so that there is no misunderstanding. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked Vice Mayor Gonzalez to find out the purpose of the program committee and ifhost cities still have the option of choosing its own program. Vice Mayor Gonzalez recommended the secretary/treasurer position be separated. Councilmembers concurred. Councilman Fernekes requested the first meeting in January include a discussion of the vote for Cities Selection Committee. City Manager Nagel reported the list of elected officials for all the County's cities is being ascertained. CLOSED SESSION 6. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, conference with labor negotiator, Elaine Yamani, for all units Closed Session cancelled. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM ADJOURNMENT No report. Being no further business, Mayor Fernekes adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. SU.. b. mitted ,-b/~ {1m ~ Sylvia M. pay&, City Clerk City of South San Francisco ~pr ved: A . .~~~ Ric ard A. Gaarino, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 2006 PAGE 4