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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2007-03-14 (2) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,2007 MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1) ROLL CALL: Present: Counci1members Addiego, Femekes and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor Garbarino Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Garbarino INVOCATION: Given by Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATIONS . Recognition of2007 CERT Graduation Class - Paramedic/Firefighters Bryan Saenz and John Grimaldi reviewed a PowerPoint presentation ofthe CERT program and introduced members of the graduating class. Graduate, Eleanor Breite, provided information on the disaster preparedness exercise that was performed by the class on February 24,2007. Councilmembers presented certificates to Amaldine Aires, Dan Aires, Bill Breite, Eleanor Breite, Laura Carapella, Rose DeLeon, Patricia Garzoli, Heide Hermone, Richard Holt, Ezio Nurisio, Rick Ochsenhirt, Rochelle Olson, Brian Perry, Cecile Riborozo, Gloria Rodriquez, Ricardo Saucedo, Diana Serchia, Sue Spillane, Scott Wald, Helen Williams, Jackie Williams, Kamala Silva Wolfe (not all members were in attendance). AGENDA REVIEW No changes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Dennis Rosaia, resident, announced the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Team will be participating in a fundraiser at South San Francisco High School Gym on April 16, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Kamala Silva Wolfe, resident and CER T graduate, presented Firefighter Saenz with a check for $100 on behalf ofCERT Team 5, to purchase CPR masks. Mr. Rick Gomez, resident, representing the San Mateo County Transportation Authority- Citizens Advisory Committee, announced the committee is recruiting new members and seeking another representative from South San Francisco. He asked that the information and application be put on the City's website. Mr. William Sapp, resident, voiced his concern regarding deteriorating conditions in neighborhoods, unkempt lawns, abandoned vehicles, other visual eyesores, and speeding vehicles on Chestnut and Hillside Boulevard. He asked that City services take care of these concerns or be told why they can't be taken care of. Mayor Garbarino asked the City Manager to have Public Works Director White contact Mr. Sapp directly. Following speakers addressed neighborhood concerns for the Spruce/Commercial/Railroad area: Mr. Dan Belsky, non-resident and ACORN representative, submitted a list 408 residents who live in the Spruce/Commercial A venue neighborhood who are concerned with the lack of street lights, street maintenance, and speeding cars. He thanked Council for the improvements that have been completed to date. Mr. Leo Guiriconi, resident, stated concern regarding neglected lanes, loose gravel from potholes spilling over into driveways, and lack of street sweeping. Mr. Thomas Williams, resident, reported some concerns have been addressed, but tree pruning, cars running red lights, and other things still need attention. Ms. Bertha Cerna, resident, asked that the street lighting on Orange Avenue by the park be improved and that the police monitor speeding cars at Orange/Commercial Avenues. Ms. Lucia Hernandez, resident, stated concern regarding feeling safe on the street and at the park. Mr. Sanic Pratap, resident, stated stop signs are needed along Spruce Avenue so that motorists can safely pull out from the lanes. He also asked that the street lighting be improved. Mr. Danny Swarztman, resident, stated concern regarding the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids and requested Council take a position on the illegal rights being violated by the agency. Mayor Garbarino asked the City Manager to follow-up on comments and concerns presented to Council. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL . Announcements . Committee Reports Counci1members 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 requested that information regarding the Redwood Baptist Church public servant appreciation day festivities on April 22, be posted. She requested the item regarding expansion and safety enhancement to transit service (Caltrain) be agendized for the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14,2007 MINUTES PAGE 2 next Council meeting. She disclosed that she met with Captain Cusick of Unite Here; and Mr. Jack Myers of Myers Development. She reported attending subcommittee meetings that included the 2008 centennial, City budget, Orange Park Master Plan, CDBG, public places, and Terrabay performing arts center. Councilman Addiego provided background information on the Caltrain issue, briefly explaining elected representatives on the Peninsula are asking that a scheduling consultant look at the continuing reduction in local train service, while at the same time express service has been increasing. He concurred that the matter be agendized for the next regular meeting. Councilman Fernekes reported on the recent budget subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) meeting with recommendations being presented tonight (Agenda Item No.8). He reported on the meeting with Caltrain Executive Director Scanlon, who assured him that the Caltrain station will be funded with the caveat that the project is supported by the Transportation Authority. He further reported that the 2008 Centennial committee met to discuss proposed events, public places committee met to review projects, and the Terrabay performing arts center committee met with Mr. Myers to discuss a contract. He concurred that the Caltrain matter be agendized for discussion. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jackie Drago. Vice Mayor Gonzalez reported the Community Preservation Task Force is cleaning-up the Juniper A venuelNinth Lane area in April and residents will be notified. Noting that a reporter from the Examiner was in the audience, he requested the paper correct its headline in the March 14 edition that alluded to the Oyster Point Marina costing the County thousands of dollars, but in actuality it is Coyote Point Marina that the article refers to. He further reported on a South San Francisco Unified School District liaison meeting to discuss items of mutual concern. Mayor Garbarino requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ed and Marion Bragg and Bob Menicucci. He reported the pair of tall cranes sculpture was stolen last night from the intersection of Hickey and Junipero Serra Boulevards. (Recess 8:29 p.m. - 8:38 p.m.) CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of February 28,2007 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 14,2007 in the amount of$1,477,550.60 3. Resolutions approving the Terrabay Project Cost Recovery Agreement and the Affordable Housing Agreement with Myers Peninsula Venture, LLC Councilman Addiego requested the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar. 4. Resolution approving agreement with Dyett & Bhatia to prepare an updated zoning ordinance and approve budget amendment in the amount of$101,000 Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar. 5. Resolution awarding contract to Mike Brown Electric Co. for the Westborough Street Lighting Project in the amount of $209,656 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 14,2007 PAGE 3 Councilman Addiego requested the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No.3: Councilman Addiego asked if the site for the affordable housing units could be more than one location and Assistant City Manager Van Duyn stated it could be arranged in any form. Councilman Addiego suggested staff negotiate a partnership with the Myers Development to include affordable housing units on the top floor of the Miller Avenue parking structure. Assistant City Manager Van Duyn responded that it will be looked into. Motion-Addiego/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 14-2007, approving and authorizing execution of a Cost Recovery Agreement in connection with the Final Terrabay Phase III Specific Plan from Terrabay Partners, LLC and Resolution No. 15- 2007, approving and authorizing execution of an affordable housing agreement in connection with the Final Terrabay Phase III Specific Plan from Terrabay Partners, LLC. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No.4: Staff clarified the purpose of updating the zoning ordinance as it relates to strengthening the general plan; its timeframe for completion is 15 months, and difference in bids from other RFP's was $50,000. Report accepted as presented. Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 16-2007, authorizing a contract with Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planner, to prepare the zoning ordinance update. Item No.5: Councilman Addiego discussed the proposed project with Public Works Director White to clarify which contractors did previous street light projects in Westborough and for assurance that there wouldn't be any prevailing wage issues with Brown Electric. Report accepted as presented. Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 17-2007, awarding a construction contract to Mike Brown Electric for the Westborough Street Light Replacement Project. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Mayor Garbarino announced that Mr. Jack Myers, Myers Development, has offered a $5000 reward, no questions asked, for the return of the art work (pair of tall cranes sculpture). PUBLIC HEARING 6. Consideration of Genentech Master Plan - rezoning ten parcels (38 acres) from Planned Industrial Zone District to Genentech Research and Development Overlay District; amending zoning text for SSFMC Chapters 20.39 (Research and Development Overlay District) and 20.40 (Genentech Research and Development Overlay District); updating master plan to address the long-range plan for growth and development in the expanded overlay district covering 200+ acres and Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce drive alone vehicle trips; approving Implementation Plan and certifying final REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14,2007 MINUTES PAGE 4 master environmental impact report (including the draft EIR and recirculated draft EIR); Applicant/Owner: Genentech, Inc. Approve resolutions, and waive reading and introduce ordinances: a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CERTIFYING THE MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE GENENTECH CORPORATE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT EXPANSION AND MASTER PLAN UPDATE, MEIR05-0004 b) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 40 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, INCLUDING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTIONS, AND OPEN SPACE AND PUBLIC PARKING STANDARDS, AS WELL AS CLARIFY IMPACT FEES TO BE PAID c) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 39 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, ADDRESS REMOVAL OF PROPERTY FROM THE DISTRICT, AND CLARIFY CONTENTS OF THE ANNUAL REPORT d) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF TEN PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 36 ACRES AND LOCATED AT 560 FORBES BOULEVARD, 342, 410, AND 444 ALLERTON AVENUE, 400-428/448 AND 425 GRANDVIEW DRIVE AND 345 EAST GRAND AVENUE, FROM THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (P-I) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE GENENTECH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING THE GENENTECH FACILITIES TEN YEAR MASTER PLAN UPDATE, MP05-0001, AND APPROVING THE GENENTECH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN, TDM06-0003 Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Chief Planner Kalkin, Traffic Engineering Consultant Cyrus Kianpour, and City Engineer Ray Razavi. City Attorney Mattas distributed to Council two attachments to the Mitigations and Monitoring & Reporting Program, entitled "Attachment to Exhibit A - Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program" and "City Sewer Fee Proposal". Introduction of project given by Mr. Stephen Juelsgaard, Genentech Executive Vice President; visual presentation and overview of project given by Ms. Lisa Sullivan, Director of Strategic Facilities Planning; Mr. Rajeev Bhatia, Dyett & Bhatia; and Ms. Elizabeth Hughes, The Hoyt Company. (Scale model of Genentech campus area displayed and Ms. Hughes distributed a TDM commuter packet to Council.) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 14,2007 PAGE 5 Mr. Rigo Laguardia, representing the San Mateo County Building Trades and Construction Council, stated the organization endorsed and supported the project. Public hearing closed. Councilman Addiego stated his support for the project, focusing on the overriding considerations, the proposed TDM plan, and discussed the purpose of the tri-annual reports, prepared by Hoyt Company, with Ms. Hughes. Councilman Fernekes stated support for the project, disclosed that he had discussions with Ms. Sullivan and Mr. Juelsgaard. He asked Ms. Sullivan to review the pedestrian loop on the former rail easement and Genentech's efforts to connect paths from Caltrain to the bay trail. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her support for the project and reviewed several concerns with staff and Genentech representatives. She stated concern regarding the mitigation measure that allows the replacement of trees by the director ifthere are sufficient trees on the property and asked that it be removed with Council's concurrence. She suggested that water used to purify products be recycled for landscaping. She commented that the County is trying to establish universal bike signs in green rather than blue. She further stated concern regarding gridlock on Bayshore, scenarios and mitigation measures for obtaining acceptable levels of service, eliminating street parking with assurances that all parking remains in the district, modular buildings aren't built, and banners aren't replaced with an electronic board. She asked that the media be reminded that South San Francisco is the birthplace of biotechnology. Vice Mayor Gonzalez agreed with many of Councilwoman Matsumoto's concerns. He discussed the use of solar energy, and Genentech staff explained that more and more implementation is used in the design of buildings to use low energy consumption, but using panels doesn't always work for laboratory buildings. He suggested additional flyovers at Oyster Point for traffic from the south, and eventually at Mitchell and Airport Boulevard. He stated support for the project. Mayor Garbarino confirmed from Ms. Sullivan that the proposed child care center will handle 500 children, commented on other amenities of the project, and stated support. Councilman Addiego disclosed that he spoke with Mr. Juelsgaard prior to the meeting, and expressed concern with the use of on-site vendors. He suggested that opportunities to use local businesses over on-site vendors be encouraged. Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor Gonzalez disclosed that they had discussions with Ms. Sullivan prior to the meeting. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the condition allowing construction on Sunday, and concern with the noise impact on residents who live on boats. She asked that this portion of the municipal code come back to Council for review. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that in reference to the mitigation measure allowing the replacement of protected trees is a discretion allowed in the municipal REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14,2007 MINUTES PAGE 6 code, and if Council expresses a preference that it be minimized to the greatest extent by the Planning Director it can be factored in during the decision making process. Councilmembers concurred. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that the section in the municipal code be brought back to Council for review. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 18-2007, certifying the Master Environmental Impact Report for the Genentech Corporate Facilities Master Plan Research & Development Overlay District Expansion and Master Plan Update, MEIR05-0004. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance, amending Title 20, Chapter 40 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to revise development standards, including off-street parking requirements, growth and development projections, and open space and public parking standards, as well as clarify impact fees to be paid. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 39 ofthe South San Francisco Municipal Code to require submission of an implementation plan, address removal of property from the district, and clarify contents of the annual report. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Addiego/Second-Fernekes: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending the City of South San Francisco zoning map to change the land use designation often parcels totaling approximately 36 acres and located at 560 Forbes Boulevard, 342, 410, and 444 Allerton Avenue, 400-428/448 and 425 Grandview Drive and 345 East Grand Avenue, from the Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning District to the Genentech Research and Development Overlay District. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 19-2007, approving the Genentech Facilities Ten Year Master Plan Update, MP05-000 1, and approving the Genentech Research & Development Overlay District Transportation Demand Management Plan, TDM06-0003. Unanimously approved by voice vote. (Recess: 11:18 p.m. -11:30 p.m.) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Resolution approving Amendment No.2 to Employment Agreement with City Manager Staff report presented by City Attorney Mattas (resolution distributed.). Motion-Addiego/Second-Fernekes: To Resolution No. 20-2007, approving Amendment No.2 to the Employment Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Barry M. Nagel. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 8. Mid-year financial review and resolution approving budget amendment Staff report and visual presentation given by Finance Director Steele. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 14,2007 PAGE 7 In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's concern regarding the decrease in traffic citation revenue, Chief Raffaelli explained that the number of citations had gone down due to the traffic unit moving to patrol last year, but the unit returned to the Traffic Section in January. In response to Councilman Addiego's question regarding installation of red-light cameras, Chief Raffaelli stated that an issue is being worked out with Caltrans regarding medians needing to be 12' wide. Councilwoman Matsumoto confirmed with Director Steele that current BLS revenues are at a breaking point for the year and clarified that non-salary examples are contract services, supplies, materials, gasoline, etc. Report accepted as presented. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Resolution No. 21-2007, amending the 2006-07 General Fund Operating Budget to increase General Fund Revenues by a total of$2,343,338 and to increase General Fund Expenditures by $250,000. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 9. Discussion related to business license tax Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. Councilman Fernekes stated the subcommittee had looked at applying new fees to the larger companies who are currently at $1000, but not smaller businesses. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that there have only been two business license increases in the past 10-15 years and those were related to a parking tax and solid waste recycling prOVISIOns. Councilmembers reached a consensus to have staff continue discussions with the budget subcommittee to explore the next steps to place a business license tax increase on the November ballot and to consult with the Chamber of Commerce. 10. Resolution awarding bid to various contractors for the Orange Memorial Park Recreation Building project, authorizing re-bid for electrical package and budget amendment in the amount of $2,172,000 Staff report presented by Recreation and Community Services Director Ranals. Councilman Addiego stated his dissatisfaction with the architectural elements ofthe proposed building and its construction cost. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her support for the design as it was approved by the project subcommittee. She stressed that the additional funds will be coming from developer fees, the increased construction cost is a disappointment, and valuable lessons have been learned. Mayor Garbarino rationalized that expenditures have already been made for the project and did not support starting over. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 14,2007 PAGE 8 Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 22-2007, awarding bids for construction of the Orange Memorial Park Recreation Building Project No. PB- 05-01, authorizing re-bid for Electrical Package No. 2458, and amending the 2006/07 Capital Improvement Budget. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 11 :53 p.m. in memory of Jackie Drago, Ed and Marion Bordick and Bob Menicucci. Submitted by: 6)}7 a~ Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: ~ti~ Richard A. 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