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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2011-02-09 (2)S~°~H~s~F~ MINUT~~ S o`` ~~ CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO c`~LlFOR~~P REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BIJILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2',011 CALL TO ORDER: TIME: 7:02 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilm~embers Addiego Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Mullin. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin. PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Ercie Santos, recipient of Diamond Award from the Peninsula Arts Council. Councilman Gonzalez presented Cultural Arts Specialist Santos wi1:h a Certificate of Recognition honoring her receipt of the Diamond Award from the Peninsula Arts Council. The Arts Council presents Diamond Awards each year to recognize outstanding contributions made by individual artists, educators, volunteers, foundations, corporations, or by government support to the arts in San Mateo County. Cultural Arts Commissioner Nisperos congratulated Specialist Santos and explained she joined the City as a Dance and Exercise instructor in 1986. In 2000 she became a Cultural Arts Specialist and has been responsible for many programs including, facilitating the loan art program, administering the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Scholarship Program, staging rotating exhibits and attending and performing a multitude of tasks related to the cultural arts in South San Francisco. Specialist Santos graciously accepted the Certificate of Recognition and thanked Council for its support of the Arts. • Presentation by Chief of Police Massoni introducing the following Police Department Staff: Neighborhood Response Team Members- Sgt. Danny Gil, Officer Jeff Lee, Officer Josh Cabillo & Officer :Jason Pfarr COPPS Officer- Corporal Elena Dominguez-Brennan School Liaison Officers- Corporal Tony Pinell & Officer Bill Gablin. Chief of Police Massoni explained that Council's recent increase of Police Department Staff had facilitated the creation of a Neighborhood Response; Team that would be stationed out of the Miller Avenue Parking Garage and focu:;ed on walking and patrolling the Old Town Neighborhood. Along with these Officers, he introduced Officers that would be focused on youth and other community building programs. The Officers stepped forward as follows: COPPS Officer- Corporal Elena Dominguez-Brennan School Liaison Officers- Corporal Anthony Pinell & Officer Bill Gablin Neighborhood Response Team ("NRT")- Sgt. Danny Gil, Officer Jeff Lee, Officer Josh Cabillo & Officer Jason Pfarr Chief Massoni explained that Corporal Brennan would facilitate community outreach and the school liaisons would focus on outreach in the schools. The NRT would be supervised by Sgt. Gil and would concentrate on reaching out to residents and business owners in the Old Town Neighborhood. Their uniforms would identify them as NRT Officers. The Officers had offered to serve in this role and had already made some vital inroads in the community in addition to key arrests. Councilwoman Matsumoto thanked the Officers for their willingness to serve in this capacity. She also read excerpts from the daily report related to the NRT. She commented on the degrees of danger and difficulty related to the team's work. Councilman Gonzalez thanked the Police Department for the zero tolerance policy it was implementing. At Councilman Addiego's request, Chief Massoni explained that the residents of the industrial hotel located in the Old Town Neighborhood were iri compliance with both Megan's Law and Jessica's Law. AGENDA REVIEW None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident and Soroptomist Barbara Irli invited Council and tine community to its Step into Spring event that would take place on March 11 from 5:30-f~:30 p.m. in the Social Hall at the Municipal Services Building. Proceeds from the event would sponsor participation by young women at Parkway Junior High School in Skyline College's Expanding your Horizons Program. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 MINUTES - 2 - ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings anti events, including the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Dinner, a Communil:y Meeting at Morelos Hall, and a volunteer cookie packaging and delivery event for seniors. Council congratulated Fire Department staff on a successful CPTF eWaste event that took place on January 21 S` and 22°d at the Main Fire Station. Specific items for further action and/or consideration were set forth as follows: Councilman Addiego congratulated Councilmembers on appointments to various significant regional boards and agencies. Mayor Mullin requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Elsie Borba. The Mayor also thanked Reverend Joel Roman and Annette De la Cruz for organizing a community event/march honoring the victims of the December 22, 2010 shootings. He noted the participation of 100-200 residents. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 26, 2011. 2. Motion to approve expense claims of February 9, 2011. 3. Resolution 16-2011 approving the application for grant funds for the Station Area and Land Use Planning Program funded by the FOCUS initiative, an effort led by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and 'the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). 4. Resolution 17-2011 awarding a construction contract to JMB Construction, Inc. of South San Francisco, California, for the East of 101 Sewer Improvements Pump Station No. 8 Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 710-99999-ss1010) in an amount not to exceed $1,278,690. 5. Resolution 18-2011 authorizing the filing of an application with the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery 2010/2011 tire-derived product grant program, for $14,040 towards construction of the Westborough Park Improvements CIP 510-99999-PK1012/51-13232-0730. 6. Resolution 19-2011 approving the disposition of property located at 636 El Camino Real pursuant to ground leases to two Mid-Peninsula E[ousing Corporation affiliates; approving a reuse report required by Health and Safety Code Section 33433 in connection with the ground leases; and adopting findings required by Health and Safety Code Section 33433. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 MINUTES - 3 - 7. Resolution 20-2011 authorizing the City to accept an assignment of rights and obligations of the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency in the OPA assigned to HCP Life Science REIT, Inc. in the event the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency is terminated during the term of the OPA. 8. Resolution 21-2011 approving Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Barry M. Nagel for service as City Manager and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency. Motion- Councilman Gonzalez/ Second- Councilwoman Matsumoto: to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1-6 and 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion- Councilman Gonzalez/ Second- Councilwoman Matsumoto: to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7. Approved by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Matsumoto and Vice Mayor Garbarino. NAYES: None. ABSTAIN: Mayor Mullin. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC HEARING 9. Bicycle Master Plan City of South San Francisco/applicant Citywide P10-0038: GPA10-0001 & ND10-0002 Resolution No. 22-2011 snaking findings and adopting the initial study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the General Plan Amendment and adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan; Resolution No. 23-2011 making findings and approving a General Plan Amendment and adopting the South San Francisco Bicycle Master Plan. Public Hearing Opened: 7:49 pm Senior Civil Engineer Chuck and Senior Planner Carlson presented the staff report regarding the bicycle master plan and recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the General Plan Amendment Bicycle Master Plan; and adopt a resolution approving the General Plan Amendment and the Bicycle Master Plan. The gentlemen explained that the South San Francisco BPAC, staff and Consultant Alta Transportation had worked over the last year to develop the plan. Current impetus for the Plan was the result of grant agency requirements focusing on a preference for local agencies that had adopted comprehensive bicycle master plans. The proposed plan provided greater connectivity between neighborhoods, places of work and shopping as well as safety, education and outreach programs. Senior Planner Carlson explained the intricacies of the plan including changes to rail spurs and other structural provisions. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned whether the eventual installation of the Ferry Terminal had been considered in the plan. She also expressed support for the plan generally and offered assistance interfacing with local transportation bodies regarding the program. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 MINUTES - 4 - Senior Planner Carlson explained required installation of frontage portions in the area of the future ferry terminal. Public Hearing closed: 8:06 p.m. Vice Mayor Garbarino noted certain businesses in the East of 101 Area that had interest in installing bike lanes for employees. Mayor Mullin and Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on the need for interconnectivity with local municipalities as well as the current and possible future location of the Caltrain Station. Senior Planner Carlson and Senior Civil Engineer Chuck explained the cities on the Peninsula were putting together a coalition to focus on interconnectivity. In addition various bicycle and pedestrian related features of the planned new Caltrain Station were discussed. Motion- Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second- Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No. 22-2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion- Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second- Councilwoman Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No. 23-2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 10. Waive reading and adopt an Ordinance Repealing Chapters 15.06, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code; and adopting Chapters 15.06 (Uniform Administrative Code), 15.08 (California Building Code), 15.12 (California Plumbing Code), 15.16 (California Mechanical Code), 15.20 (California Electrical Code), 15.22 (California Green Building Standards Code), and 15.26, (California Energy Code) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code in order to adopt by reference and amend provisions of the 2010 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code o f Regulations; and set public hearing on the record for adoption. Continued from Regular Meeting of 1.12.11 MOTION TO MOVE OFF CALENDAR Motion- Councilman Gonzalez/Second- Vice Mayor Garbarino: to continue off calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 11. Waive reading and adopt an Ordinance repealing Chapter 15.24 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code; and adopting Chapter 15.24 (Fire Code) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code in order to adopt by reference and amend provisions of the 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code; and set public hearing on the record for adoption. Continued from Regular Meeting of 1.12.11. MC)TION TO MOVE OFF CALENDAR Motion- Councilman Addiego/Second- Vice Mayor Garba:rino: to continue off calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 MINUTES - 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 12. Westborough Park Improvement Project update and presentation. City Engineer Razavi presented the staff report apprising the City Council of the status of the Westborough Park Renovation Project and requesting direction upon review of a presentation from the Landscape Architecture Firm Gates and Associates. He noted the project was budgeted with approximately $1.92 million from park-in-lieu developer fees generated by the Marbella residential housing project on Gellert Blvd. David Gates of Gates and Associates provided a Power Point Presentation depicting the Park Design and explaining the flow of traffic and people through the various areas. Councilwoman Matsumoto expressed concern over the adequacy of restroom capacity given that the design of the park would invite greater use. Council agreed and directed staff to seek estimates. Councilman Gonzalez questioned the height of the retaining wall a.nd its capacity to block wind. He also requested clarification regarding the design of barbeque pits. Mr. Gates explained a seven (7) foot zone enhanced by vegetation designed to support a wind screen. City Engineer Razavi explained the barbecue facilities were not the same as what was present at the Joseph A. Fernekes Building, but rather, would. have a long working surface with two gas fire grills. Councilman Gonzalez suggested installation of purple pipe to open the possibility of eventually using recycled water in the area. 13. Resolution No. 24-2011 awarding a consulting services contract with Daryl A. Jones, Inc., DBA Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) for the design and installation of the computer aided dispatch system at Fire Station 63 in an amount not to exceed $33,792. Director of Public Works White presented the staff report recommending that Council adopt a resolution awarding a consulting services contract with Daryl A. Jones, Inc., DBA Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) for the design and installation of the computer aided dispatch system at Fire Station 63 in an amount not: to exceed $33,792.00. Director White explained that the City Attorney's Office hacl ensured that TEA's Contract met the sole sourcing requirements by limiting their scope of work: to only those items that they could perform. Motion- Councilman Gonzalez/Second- Vice Mayor Garl~arino: to approve Resolution No. 24-2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 MINUTES - 6 - 14. Transmittal of Mid-Year 2010-2011 Financial Report rind Resolution No. 25-2011 amending the 2010-2011 Budget. Budget Director Tribby presented the staff report and provided a power point presentation regarding changes to General Fund revenue, expenditures and reserves. She explained there were no significant changes to report in other funds. Sl1e explained that overall, the change to projections for the general fund was positive in that net operating impact was projected at $1.1 million before transfers to the CIP. Expenditures were projected at $229,000 higher that budget, but revenues were projected at $1.7 million over budget. The increase was primarily due to excess ERAF refunds and sizeable gains in sales tax and TOT. Director Tribby cautioned that despite these gains, the (:ity stall had work to do. She noted that PERS increases were higher than originally expected beginning in 2011-2012, restoration of essential City services that had been cut was :necessary, and re-funding of capital improvement program projects that had been temporarily suspended was needed. Motion- Councilman Addiego/Second- Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 25-2011. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Gonzalez announced a meeting for parents with Lnterim School Superintendent Milar. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Mullin adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. in honor of Elsie Borba. Submitted by: ..~ Krist o Mart' lli, C' y Clerk City of Sou San Francisco A~pprgved: _~„~, Kevin Mullin, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2011 MINUTES - 7 -