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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2013-02-27 (2)REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA CALL TO ORDER: TIME: 7:00 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS 0 Public Safety Awards. PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez. ABSENT: None. Led by Mayor Gonzalez, Fire Chief White and Chief of Police Massoni presented the awards to members of their staff, citizens and public safety personnel from other agencies in recognition of outstanding public service in the area of public safety. Awards were presented as follows: By Fire Chief White: Certificates in recognition of assistance with Urban Shield: Boston Properties Genentech First Alert Team Union Pacific Railroad 95'h Civil Support Team South City Lumber Certificates for service to the community and the Fire Department: Management Analyst, Christina Crosby Resident and volunteer, Joan Coleman Raymond's Sourdough Bread Resident and volunteer, Dr. Mark Barradas Members of the Community Emergency Response Team ("CERT") By Chief of Police Massoni: Detective Bob Collins, Certificate and Medal of Valor Detective Ken Chetcuti, Certificate of Meritorious Conduct Detective Tony Bordigon, Certificate of Meritorious Conduct Detective Mike Garcia, Certificate of Meritorious Conduct Officer Ed Markey, Certificate of Meritorious Conduct Officer Richard Amador, Certificate of Meritorious Conduct and Certificate of Commendation Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security Anthony Tillett, Certificate of Commendation Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security Mike Ciapas, Certificate of Commendation. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto expressed gratitude to the residents who serve in public safety volunteer capacities as well as to the City's Police and Fire Departments. She also expressed thanks to the public safety personnel from the Department of Homeland Security that received awards this evening. Councilmembers joined in this sentiment and noted extra thanks to personnel from the Department of Homeland Security that assisted with capturing the suspects in gang shootings that had taken place in South San Francisco. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel recommended that Item 11 be heard first under Administrative Business. Council agreed. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wynn Greich urged Council to support measures to reduce Chloramine contamination. Pastor Gary Smith stated a blessing and gave thanks for public safety members. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 0 Announcements. 0 Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events, including a meeting of the Budget Subcommittee, a CCAG Meeting, a Downtown Subcommittee meeting, a Mills Peninsula Community Benefit and the Ponderosa Elementary School Art Exhibition. Chamber of Commerce Director Maria Martinucci was congratulated for the Chamber Awards Dinner held on February 15, 2013. Announcements were made regarding upcoming events, including the Year of the Snake Celebration that would be kicked off in the Downtown District on March 1, 2013 and a Spaghetti Feed benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs that would take place on March 1, 2013. Specific items for farther action and/or consideration were set forth as follows. Councilman Garbarino requested that the issue of zoning options for the Matagrano Distribution use be agendized for discussion at the next Regular Meeting of the City Council. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Pearl Harbor Survivor, Ray Kangelberg. Councilman Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Personnel Board Commissioner Emeritus, Gloria Taormina. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the Minutes of the meetings of January 12, 2013 and February 13, 2013. 2. Motion confirming payment registers for February 27, 2013. 3. Motion to accept the Sicbecker Center Playground Enhancement Project (Project No. pk1205) as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications, 4. Motion to accept the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 2011 Project (Project No. ssI009) as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. 5. Motion to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1467-2013 amending Chapter 6.72 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to clarify the Vehicles for Hire Certificate of Convenience and Necessary Application process. 6. Motion to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1468-2013 amending the South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 to provide for City Manager Oversight of the Conference Center Executive Director and removing the City Manager as Ex-Officio member of the Conference Center Authority Board of Directors. 7. Motion to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1469-2013 making revisions, corrections and clarifications to the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Dissolution of Redevelopment Agency) -related to the elimination of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) references. 8. Resolution No. 11-2013 approving the conveyance of real property identified as San Mateo County Assessor's Parcel number 093-331-050 and 093-331-060 to the Successor Agency of the City of South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. 9. Resolution No. 12-2013 revising the Magnolia Senior Center Elevator Refurbishing Project budget and amending the 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Program budget by replacing the General Fund portion of the construction contract with CDBG funds. Motion— Councilman Gupta/Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4 and 6-8. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No, 3: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto congratulated staff on the park improvements and childcare operations at Siebecker Center. She noted the childcare center's value to the community and commented that the children there feel very much at home. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2013 MINUTES PAGE Item No. 5: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto noted she would support the item but requested to agendize a study session to review the pros and cons of the sole source taxi cab policy at some point in the future. Item No. 9: Councilman Garbarino questioned the status of the elevator repairs. Manager of Housing and Community Development Fragoso advised the project was a couple of weeks away from completion. Director of Parks and Recreation Ranals advised the project would be complete by the end of March. Councilman Garbarino requested more frequent updates on projects such as this one in the future when necessary. Motion— Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto/Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3, 5 and 9. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11. Resolution No. 14-2013 awarding the construction contract to Blocka Construction, Inc. of Fremont, California for the Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) Standby Generator and Elevated Bus Duct Replacement Project (Project No. ss1302) in an amount not to exceed $4,548,000 and amending the 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Program project budget by appropriating additional funds from the Sewer Enterprise Operating Reserve to the project budget. This item was heard before Item 10per agreement under Agenda Review, above, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer McMinn presented the staff report relating to the WQCP Standby Generator and Bus Duct Replacement. He explained that Items 10, 11 and 12 were related and recommended approval of each. He then provided a PowerPoint presentation explaining the need for removal and replacement of the Standby Generator and Building as well as removal and replacement of the Bus Duct. Councilman Gupta stated he understood the need for the project. He questioned how the new technology involved would enhance operations. Assistant Director McMinn advised response time would be enhanced and noise would be minimized. Councilman Gupta farther questioned whether the old generator could be utilized by another municipality. Assistant Director McMinn advised that certain municipalities had inquired about using the old generator; however upon learning more about it, acquisition was declined. Motion— Councilman Gupta/Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve Resolution No. 14- 2013. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 4 10. Resolution No. 13-2013 approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Harris & Associates for the Water Quality Control Plant Standby Generator and Bus Duct Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $436,040. Assistant Director McMinn presented the staff report recommending approval of an agreement with Harris & Associates for consulting services related to construction management of the replacement generator and bus duct. He explained the scope of work includes material submittal review and to ensure all construction requirements are met. Mayor Gonzalez queried whether the construction work would provide jobs for any local residents. Assistant Director McMinn responded that he could not say for certain, but noted work would come out of local union halls. Motion— Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto/Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve Resolution No. 13-2103. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 12. Resolution No. 15-2013 approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers of Walnut Creek, California, for Engineering Services for the Water Quality Control Plant Standby Generator and Bus Duct Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $195,248. Assistant Director McMinn advised the continued involvement of Carollo Engineers in the technical aspects and specifications related to the project was required. Carollo's involvement would ensure that the design of the project would be realized. Motion— Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto/Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve Resolution No, 15-2103. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 13. Resolution No. 16-2013 approving a contract with City Manager Position Recruitment Firm. City Attorney Mattas stated that based upon interviews conducted at earlier meetings, Council determined to hire the fin-n of Peckham & McKenney to conduct the City Manager recruitment. The proposed contract was for an amount not to exceed $26,500. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto requested that a boilerplate provision of the agreement located at page 2, Item no. 7 be stricken. City Attorney Mattas advised that portion of the agreement was not required and could be stricken. Motion— Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto/Second— Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 16-2013 as amended. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2 7, 2013 MINUTES PAGE COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Gonzalez congratulated Director of Public Works White for his work on the Baykeepers matter. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. in honor of Personnel Board Commissioner Emeritus, Gloria Taormina and Pearl Harbor Survivor, Ray Kangelberg. Submitted: ista ti Jo r r City C�errkitytuth San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Approved: Pedro Gonzalez Mayor, City of South San Francisco FEBRUARY 27, 2613 PAGE 6