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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2011-03-09 (2) So �TH SANE MINUTE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN Fl{:ANCISCO c gLIFOR�� P REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: TIME: 7:06 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Mullin. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin. PRESENTATIONS • Presentation by Chandler Asset Management pertaining to investment portfolio. Chandler Asset Management provided an update on the City's investment portfolio through the period ending February 28, 2011 as well as an overview of current economic trends and projections. The Economic Update included information pertaining to the unemployment rate, which demonstrated that the labor market was slowly improving. Inflation was projected to remain moderate over the next 12 months, although inflation levels might begin to pick up somewhat. Economic growth would continue, but uncertainty remained as to the durability of economic recovery. Current unemployment levels in the San Francisco Bay Area were 9.9 %, which was better than the California rate of 12.5 %. The local housing price index had decreased by .4% and the local consumer price index of 1.5% was generally inline with the 1.4% rate in California. The account overview advised that the investment objectives of the City are first, to preserve principal in the overall portfolio; second, to provide liquidity; and third, to earn a market rate of return. The performance objective for the City is to achieve an annual total return on its portfolio that exceeds return on a market index of one -to -five year government securities. In order to achieve this objective, Chandler invests in US Treasury and government agency securities on behalf of the City. Chandler reported that during the last quarter, portfolio activity was primarily influenced by net contributions of $14.96 million. Newly purchased securities included a diversified mix of Agency securities with maturities ranging from October 2012 to November 2015. Chandler continued to invest in agency holdings to take advantage of favorable relative valuations for the sector on the City's behalf. The total market value of the City's portfolio as of February 28, 2011 was $160,836,606 up from $135,084,555 as of November 30, 2010. • County Department of Mental Health discussion regarding Industrial Hotel Presented by: Louise Rogers, Director, San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and associates. Louise Rogers of the County Department of Mental Health provided a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to the Industrial Hotel on Cypress Avenue. The presentation included photographs of the units within the hotel as well as descriptions of programming received by 29 participants in the County's Program that reside at the hotel. The program is run in accordance and in compliance with the mental health services act of 2004, which is aimed at helping persons with mental health circumstances to achieve meaningful goals in their lives. Chris Cuppola spoke of other services provided at the hotel, including medication management. The security features of the hotel, including 24 hour surveillance cameras were also discussed. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned monitoring efforts as she had heard complaints from local restaurateurs regarding harassment of customers by the hotel's inhabitants. Councilman Gonzalez stated it was not the first time people had complained about this hotel and he believed the location was not suitable for the program. Ms. Rogers advised that the program had positive aspects in that it reduced homelessness. She noted that the County tried to place patients in locations where they could be successful. She welcomed ideas from Council and the City as to alternative locations where patients might be successful. Councilman Addiego noted the confining nature of the space and commented that there is no space for residents to enjoy the outdoors without being in neighbors' front yards. Mayor Mullin asked for information pertaining to the advantages of having patients in a group setting as opposed to their own home environment. Ms Rogers advised that to recover and gain productive lives patients need an environment with hope. The semblance of a normal life is critical to recovery through meaningful relationships. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested information as to the types of mental disorders experienced by residents of the program. Ms. Rogers advised that many of the County's clients placed at the hotel have serious diagnoses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel advised of minor revisions to proposed Resolutions relating to items 4 and 7 that were provided to Council. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES - 2 - PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Khalfin of SAMCAR presented information pertaining to the Organizations' program for Senior Adults, including minor home repairs. Resident Nancy Coliz, who lives near the Industrial Hotel, stated the environment created by its residents was not positive for the neighborhood and its children. Neighborhood residents experience cat calls, drug solicitations and other harassment that she alleged were perpetrated by residents of the hotel. She commented on the five (5) murders that occurred in the neighborhood over the past year and noted the neighborhood did not need additional issues. She stated that she was scared to walk down the street and that younger family members were afraid to go outside. She questioned how long participants of the program remained at the hotel and whether they could graduate from it and move out. Cynthia Arias noted the outside of the hotel building looked like a clump and would make it difficult for her to sell her home to escape the situation. She stated the police had confirmed that residents of the hotel had vandalized her car on two separate occasions. Residents of the hotel were shooting bebe guns from the top floor of the hotel and shattering windows on cars in the neighborhood. She had lived in the neighborhood for 30 years and this is the worse the situation at the hotel had become. She and her children felt like prisoners in their own home because they couldn't go outside. Teresa Huerta, owner of La Perla Restaurant recounted instances where her customers were harassed by residents of the hotel who had entered her restaurant. She called the police to remove a resident on one occasion, but the police were not able to respond for an hour. Her restaurant had been in operation since 1962, business is now slow and complications with the residents of the hotel were making it worse. She stated that the residents should be supervised 24 hours. Mrs. Huerta's husband Tino Huerta, echoed her concerns. Lupita Huerta expressed concern over the safety of herself and her children due to the number of sexual predators housed in the building. She commented that parks and schools were close to the hotel and noted the uncertainty over what residents were capable of doing. Karla Garcia, who together with her husband owns an auto body business in the vicinity of the hotel, commented that the hotel had hurt business in the area. She noted her customers commented they were scared to come to the area and had been harassed by residents of the hotel on several occasions. Prostitution and drug solicitation were taking place in the neighborhood. Her family's business was struggling to grow and this situation was exacerbating the problem. She commended the County for trying to improve the lives of its patients, but she noted that residents and business owners in the neighborhood have lives too. Mayor Mullin offered Ms. Rogers the opportunity to respond to questions raised during the aforementioned Public Comments. Ms. Rogers stated that patients' average stay at the hotel is very long and encompasses a number of years. She reiterated the County's belief that it has a good relationship with law enforcement and remains willing and able to coordinate with the police to prevent illicit REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES - 3 - activities. She did not believe that all of the crimes discussed were perpetrated solely by the 29 residents of the hotel placed by the county. She invited concerned citizens to contact her directly at 650 -573 -2544. Further, Kevin Jones, the Manager of the program who oversees its program provided his number to residents as 650-817-9070 and suggested a community meeting at the hotel to further discuss these issues. Councilman Addiego invited Chief Massoni to speak to the sex offender issue raised by the speakers. Chief Massoni confirmed that there were four (4) registered sex offenders presently living at the hotel and that the respective individuals were presently In compliance with California law. Councilman Addiego questioned City Attorney Mattas as to whether the City had the right to move against the landlord given some of the activities attributed to the residents. City Attorney Mattas advised that such actions are often brought under public /private nuisance theories. Councilwoman Matsumoto commented on the unacceptability of the hotel's location in the City. She noted that 2/3 of the residents were placed there by the County Department of health and four (4) registered sex offenders were residents. She noted that residents and businesses in the neighborhood felt like captives in their own homes and places of work. She requested to set up a meeting with Supervisor Tissier to discuss the issue. Mayor Mullin appointed Councilmembers Addiego and Gonzalez to meet with County representatives on the issue. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events, including a CPTF Meeting, a Transportation Authority Meeting, the Ombudsman Volunteer Awards Breakfast, MTA Meetings, a Downtown business subcommittee meeting. Council congratulated newly appointed members of the City's Boards and Commissions. Director of Information Technology Hollis was congratulated on his successful efforts to reduce City Cell Phone bills and the NRT was congratulated on its work in the Old Town Neighborhood. Specific items for further action and /or consideration were set forth as follows: Councilwoman Matsumoto advised that she had worked with the City Attorney and the Police Department to revisit the issue of raising fines for unlawful parking in disabled parking spaces. She anticipated an item would come before Council on an agenda in the near future. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES - 4 - Councilman Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Patty Meyer. Mayor Mullin advised that Mayor Matthews of San Mateo had proposed a Rail Corridor Partnership and invited South San Francisco to join. Mayor Mullin requested that the item be agendized for Council's consideration at an upcoming meeting. He also requested that a presentation on Census results be agendized for discussion at a future date. c. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting the Clean Cars Campaign. Councilman Mullin presented the resolution proposing support for the Sierra Club's Clean Cars Campaign. Motion— Councilman Gonzalez /Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 36 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve expense claims of March 9, 2011. 2. Resolution No. 37 -2011 awarding the construction contract to Calstroy Construction for the Siebecker Childcare Center Expansion (Project No. 510- 99999- pf1018) in an amount not to exceed $115,000. 3. Motion to submit San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 grant applications. 4. Resolution No. 38 -2011 authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute Master Agreements for Federal -Aid projects and Program Supplemental Agreements with the State of California Department of Transportation. 5. Resolution No. 39 -2011 authorizing the acceptance of $36,000 to support Project Read services and amending the Library Department 2010/20/1 Operating Budget. 6. Resolution No. 40 -2011 authorizing the acceptance of $25,000 in Grant funding to support the Picture This - Our Stories project and amending the Library Department's 2010/2011 Operating Budget. 7. Resolution No. 41 -2011 amending the City of South San Francisco's Operating and Capital Budgets to appropriate funds for: the Affordable Housing Project at 636 El Camino Real; a property tax refund; a loan commitment for affordable housing by Giffra Enterprises; Oak Avenue Extension Project; the .Miller Avenue Parking Garage; and the Oyster Point Specific Plan, including Harbor District Public Improvements, funded from the Redevelopment Agency Bond and Tax Increment Reserves. 8. Resolution No. 42 -2011 of the City Council of South San Francisco adopting findings REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES - 5 - required by California Health and Safety Code Section 33445; approving the acquisition of real property from the Gonzalez Family Trust; authorizing the expenditure of tax increment funds in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to finance the acquisition of real property for public purposes; authorizing the execution of an owner participation agreement with the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco; authorizing the execution of a purchase and sale agreement with the Gonzalez Family Trust. Motion— Councilman Addiego /Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1 -7. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 8: At Councilman Gonzalez' request, Community Development Manager Fragoso explained the acquisition of certain properties on Airport Boulevard, Cypress Avenue and Miller Avenue. She noted the properties were commonly known as the "Ford Properties." Councilman Gonzalez noted the Gonzalez Family Trust was of no relation to him or his family, accordingly there was no conflict with the transaction. Motion— Councilman Gonzalez /Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 42 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 9. Public Hearing for the one year 2011 -2012 action plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Public Hearing Opened: 9:05 pm Manager Fragoso introduced the Public Hearing on the 2011/2012 action plan for CDBG. She advised that a number of agencies had applied for funding and several were represented that evening and would be expressing their needs to Council. She advised Council would make its final funding allocations at its April 13 meeting. She noted that federal cuts to CDBG funding in the range of anywhere from 10 -30% were expected. Representatives of the following Agencies came before Council to provide information about their agencies and express their need for funding: Sue Digre of PARCA advised PARCA serves individuals with disabilities and their families. She noted several South San Francisco families participate in PARCA's Programs. Tulin Acikalin of Bay Area Legal Aid advised the Agency addressed legal needs of domestic violence victims. While the Agency's office was located in Redwood City it served clients County wide. Chris Cantor of Shelter Network described the Agency's shelter services for families. He noted that 273 South San Francisco residents were served by the Agency last year. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES - 6 - Shirley Gibson of the Legal Aid Society's Housing Division explained the services provided to families facing the loss of their residence. She noted the Agency has helped several South San Francisco clients to avoid homelessness. Rhonda Ceccato of Sitike Counseling Center advised of the Agency's services to mental health and substance abuse patients. She advised of recovery successes and noted many South San Francisco clients were served. Tom Carney of North Peninsula Neighborhood Services spoke of the Agency's efforts to keep families out of homelessness. He advised of events including the Thanksgiving food and Christmas toy drive that served over 560 local families. Seana O'Shaunessy of Rebuilding Together explained the Agency's efforts to bring communities and other agencies together to provide home repair to help people stay in their homes. She noted several projects that had been performed in South San Francisco Louis Ward of HIP Housing spoke of Housing programs it provides in South San Francisco and throughout the County. She noted a successful home sharing endeavor the Agency had helped to arrange in the City last year. Jacob Lyle of Family Crossroads described the Agency's housing services for families in transition. He noted that the agency has served four (4) South San Francisco families last year and all had moved on to their own housing. Miriam Bimiji of Safe Harbor in South San Francisco explained the increase in homelessness seen in the Community. She noted the Agency's shelter services provided to individuals desiring to improve their lives. Public Hearing closed: 9:44 p.m. 10. Project #: P09 -0002 Stuart Welte, AIA - Applicant METRON, PTP — Owner 1309 Mission Rd Subprojects: UP09 -0001, ND09 -0003 & DR09 -0003 Use Permit, Design Review, Tentative Subdivision Map, Affordable Housing Agreement and Addendum to a certified Environmental Impact Report to construct a new mixed -use development consisting of 20 condominium units, approximately 5,200 sf of commercial space, and authorize a 25 percent reduction in the number of required commercial parking spaces at 1309 Mission Road in the Transit Village (Medium Density Residential proposed to be High Density Residential) Zoning District in accordance with SSFMC Title 19, and Chapters 20.2.50, 20.480 & 20.490. Amendment to the South San Francisco Zoning District Map to (1) correctly reflect Transit Village Commercial (TV -C) on a portion of the subject parcel, as designated in the 2001 South San Francisco BART Transit Village Plan, and (2) reclassify the remainder of the subject parcel from Transit Village Medium Density Residential (TV -RM) to Transit Village High Density Residential (TV -RH); amendment to Figure 20.250.004(D) "Maximum Building Height" to reclassify the subject parcel's maximum allowable building height from 35 feet to 55 feet; and amendment to Figure 20.250.004(E) "Setback Requirements" to reclassify the Mission Road frontage requirement from C -1 -60 to C -1 -80, in accordance with SSFMC 20.550. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES - 7 - Recess: 9:44 p.m. Meeting resumed: 9:56 p.m. Public Hearing opened: 9:56 p.m. Planner Gross provided a PowerPoint presentation describing a mixed use development condominium project located at 1309 Mission Road to include 20 residential condo units with below grade parking, 5,200 sf Commercial space with at grade parking, streetscape enhancements, on- street parking, sidewalks and landscaping and trees. Maps depicting the site plan, design and other amenities were displayed. Planner Gross explained certain zoning code amendments would be necessary for project approval. Entitlements included use permit, design review, tentative subdivision map, affordable housing agreement and addendum to 2000 SEIR. He closed by recommending that the City Council follow the recommendation of the planning Commission and adopt the draft addendum to the 2000 ECRRPA SEIR; amend the zoning map and figures 20.250.004 (D) & (e) of the Zoning Ordinance; approve use permit, design review, tentative subdivision map and draft affordable hosing agreement, subject to draft conditions of approval.. John Suppes of Clarum Homes and Stuart Welte of Environmental Innovations Design provided a PowerPoint presentation reviewing project design and other features. Aerial views of the project area site plan were displayed. The project's sustainability features were described, including solar passive design, thermal envelope and technology applications. Slides displaying design perspectives, roof plans and green features were displayed. Thomas Walsh of the Verano Housing development neighboring the proposed 1309 Mission project expressed concern over the 50 foot height limit attributable to design features of the project that sat atop the structure. He expressed a preference for a 40 foot design. He further expressed concern over parking as he believed the development would diminish available parking in the area by 12 -25 %. Finally, he asked Council to reconsider the yellow color that he opined would attract graffiti due to its high profile nature. Conrad Herreras of the Verano Housing Development expressed concern over the height of the structure. He also questioned the architectural features the Verano residents would be exposed to and noted they preferred not to be viewing garbage cans and dumpsters outside their windows. He noted concern over the amount of noise residents of Verano would hear as a result of the development, given its proximity to the Verano fence line. Mr. Welte advised the distance between the property lines is 25 -30 feet at closest and grows from there. Further garbage, refuse and recycling would be behind the building and not facing the Verano Development. It would also be hidden from view. He noted that the Town Hall Meeting with Verano residents that had taken place early on went well. Public Hearing closed: 10:43 p.m. Mayor Mullin questioned the design benefits of the 50 ft section that popped up beyond the 40 foot height of the remainder of the building. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2011 MINUTES -8- Mr. Welte advised the pop -up design feature accommodates the possibility for two families to expand into four bedrooms. He further noted the features added more interesting design elements at a prominent corner in the City. Councilmembers Matsumoto and Gonzalez noted they participated in a tour with the developer and staff members. Councilwoman Matsumoto opined that views would be obstructed irrespective of the 50 foot pop -up feature due to the fact that the 40 foot base building height already met the viewing level of the Verano Development. She stated her appreciation for the proposed landscaping plan and noted planning staff would be going out to the site to ensure that what was being approved is what would be installed. She commented on the quality of the sustainability features and questioned whether the antenna satellite provision allowed for their elimination from the exterior building. City Attorney Mattas advised that California Law prohibited the complete restriction of antennas. Councilman Addiego commented that he liked the project put was not fond of the pop -up feature. Mayor Mullin agreed. Councilmembers also expressed a preference for the darker exterior color scheme as opposed to the yellow color scheme that was proposed. Motion— Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second Councilman Garbarino: to adopt Resolution No. 43 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second Councilman Garbarino: to waive reading and introduce an ordinance making findings and amending the City of South San Francisco Zoning Map and Text, related to the Mixed -Use Development at 1309 Mission Road. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion— Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second Councilman Garbarino: to adopt Resolution No. 44 -2011 with modifications pertaining to color scheme and design. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Addiego spoke of recent successes at the South San Francisco Boys and Girls Club with respect to obtaining grant funding for programming. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Mullin adjourned the meeting at 11:22 p.m. in honor of Patty Meyer. 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