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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2013-06-12 (2)S�vTti S.q�yF49 o� 2 U O cR11FOR�tA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Gonzalez. AGENDA REVIEW None. PUBLIC COMMENTS MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013 7:00 P.M. TIME: 7:03 p.m. PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez, ABSENT: None. Frank McAuley, President of the South San Francisco Sister Cities Committee, announced a get together in the Butterfly Room at the Municipal Services Building on June 18th from 7 -8:30 p.m. in honor of the runner from Kishiwada, Japan, South San Francisco's Sister City. The runner would be participating in the San Francisco Marathon on June 16, 2013. PRESENTATIONS • State of the City Address by Mayor Gonzalez Mayor Gonzalez delivered the State of the City Address. He outlined the City's recovery from the recession and discussed the impact of the dissolution of Redevelopment funding. He discussed progress on various projects, including highlights such as the solar panel installation on the City Hall Annex, the Downtown Parking Garage, affordable housing at 636 El Camino Real, the new Westborough Square, Westborough Park, Centennial Towers, the Climate Action Plan and Pedestrian Plan and the new Ferry Terminal. He encouraged residents to look optimistically towards the City's future and engage in the community input process on upcoming plans and projects. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events, including the Memorial Day Event in Orange Memorial Park, the Ribbon - cutting for the Westborough Walgreens Grand Opening, Airport Land Use Committee and Airport Roundtable Committee Meetings, a Peninsula Partnership Leadership Council Meeting, the SSFUSD Liaison Subcommittee Meeting, the Big Lift to Education Breakfast Meeting, Transportation Authority and SamTrans Meetings and the last session of the Citizen's Academy. Councilmembers congratulated the First National Bank of Northern California on its 50 Year Anniversary. Announcements were made regarding upcoming events, including: the Fire Department's Special Needs Picnic and Safety Program on June 15, 2013; the 5t' Annual Back to School Backpack Program; and a Climate Action Plan meeting on July 17d' at 6:30 pm at the Magnolia Center. Specific items for further action and/or consideration were set forth as follows: Councilman Addiego raised concerns regarding the aggressive protestors on Grand Avenue and requested that staff monitor the situation. He further requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Daniel Campbell. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Library Director Sommer discussed the Library Department's efforts to apply for funding under County Measure A for repurposing of the Grand Avenue Library. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto further requested that the City Attorney look into whether the City was eligible for such fiends. Councilman Addiego voiced objection and requested that Council be involved in the application process earlier on. Director Sommer acknowledged Councilman Addiego's concerns and advised time was of the essence in submittal of the application and that Council would have input as to the use of the funds if obtained. Mayor Gonzalez requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of William Edward Morrison, a retired South San Francisco Fireman. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the Minutes of the Meetings of May 1, 2013, May 13, 2013, May 22, 2013, and May 28, 2013. 2. Motion confirming payment registers for June 12, 2013. 3. Motion to accept the Stonegate Tennis Court Replacement Project (Project No, pk1302) as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications 4. Resolution No. 47 -2013 approving Amendment No. 9 to the Employment Agreement between Barry M. Nagel and the City of South San Francisco for service as City Manager. S. Resolution No. 48 -2013 calling a General Election to be consolidated with the Special Election called by Resolution 110- 2012, setting candidate statement requirements pursuant to Section 13307 of the California Elections Code and requesting (1) that the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 2 Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County consolidate the General Election with the Regular Election to be held on November 5, 2013; and (2) that the County Registrar perform certain election services in connection with such election; and authorizing the City Manager to reimburse the County for election services. 6. Resolution no. 49 -2013 accepting donations in the amount of $5,650 to support the Library's Summer Reading Club and Reader Leader Program, and amending the Library Department's 2012/2013 Operating Budget. 7. Resolution No. 50 -2103 authorizing the filing of an application for funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission ( "MTC ") and committing any necessary matching funds and stating the assurance to complete the South San Francisco Grand Boulevard Project. 8. Resolution No_ 51 -2013 authorizing the acceptance of $71,100 in Grant Funding from San Mateo County Office of Education to implement Safe Routes to School Projects and amending the Parks and Recreation Department 2013/14 Operating Budget. 9. Acknowledgement of a Proclamation issued honoring the retirement of Public Works Program Manager Frank McAuley. Motion — Councilman Garbarino /Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 5: Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto requested clarification regarding the candidate statement fee and word limit requirements set forth in Resolution 110 -2012, which set the Special Election for the Council seat formerly held by Councilman Mullin and the proposed terms for the same set in the proposed resolution pertinent to the General Municipal Election. City Clerk Martinelli explained the current proposed resolution amended Resolution 110 -2012 to bring both the candidate statement word limit and fee requirements in line with traditional City standards so that the same terms would apply to both the upcoming Special and General Municipal Elections scheduled for November 5, 2013. Item No. 7: In response to inquiry from Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto, Assistant Public Works Director and City Engineer McMinn explained the funds would be used to implement elements of the Complete Streets Initiative, specifically from Chestnut to Arroyo on El Camino Real. It would include widening of sidewalks, greening, pedestrian, bulb -outs and bus -stop improvements. The $129,600 in matching funds was currently earmarked from Measure A funds. In response to a funding concern stated by Councilman Gupta, Assistant Director McMinn explained that if funding limits appeared to be nearing, bid alternatives would be established within the bid to accommodate apportioned awards permitting the City to stay within the confines of the grant funding. Item No. 8: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto encouraged staff responsible for the Safe Routes to School Program to consider Community Volunteers for the Walking Bus Program. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 3 Motion— Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto /Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve Consent Calendar Items 5, 7 and S. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 10. Genentech Master Plan Genentech/Owner and Applicant Shar Zamanpour /Applicant's agent HCP Life Science Estates/ Owner and Applicant John Bergschnieder /Applicant's agent P05- 0141:RZ13 -0001, MPM13 -0002, ZA13 -0001 Master Plan Amendment and Zoning Text and Map Amendments to include additional parcels in the Genentech Master Plan Zoning District, including 530 Forbes Blvd. (APN 015- 210 -150), 1511 Grandview Dr. (APN 015- 240 -270), 500 Forbes Blvd. (APN 015- 210 -140) and 450 - 660 East Grand Avenue (APNs 015- 101 -090, 015 -102 -360 & 015- 102 -370); modifications to the 2007 Genentech Master Plan, including the Implementation Program; Zoning Text Amendments to clarify certain sections of Chapter 20.260 ( "Genentech Master Plan District "); and approval of a Notice of Special Restriction for property that is leased to Genentech to modify and give notice, respectively, of the requirements for a child care facility and retail/restaurant space at "South Campus" (formerly "Britannia East Grand "), 450 -660 East Grand Avenue, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.220, 20.450, 20.460, and 20.550. Principal Planner Beaudin presented the staff report introducing the application by Genentech to amend the Genentech Master Plan Zoning District. He circulated a copy of the Genentech campus map with building numbers, municipal addresses and references to building numbers and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Principal Planner Beaudin explained that in 2012, Genentech was focused on site improvements including paving and landscaping at various locations around the campus. It came to an agreement with the City for improvements and new landscaping on Forbes Boulevard. There were also plans for a new office building with nearby open green space. The Transportation Management Plan called GRide resulted in 44% of employees using a form of transport other than a single occupancy vehicle during peak hours. This plan has eliminated over 100 million miles of driving since 2006. A flyover video of the Genentech Campus called "A Place for New Perspectives" was played. In overview, 4 parcels, the largest being the South Campus (formerly Britannia East Grand) would be added to the Genentech Master Plan Zoning District and provisions dealing with the removal of property from the zoning district would be re- inserted. The 2007 Master Plan, including Implementation Program, would include programmatic changes to address new parcels and Implementation Plan Changes. If Genentech were to leave the South Campus, the project conditions had been modified so that the child care facility and a retail /restaurant space would be part of the standalone campus. The Notice of Special Restriction maintains these requirements beyond the life of the Development Agreement. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment re- inserts regulations addressing the requirements should a property be removed from the Genentech Master Plan Zoning District by adding back section 20.260.005. The requested modifications to the Implementation Program include: removing the obligation for food concession and public restrooms, adding an implementation trigger for recreation fields and parking along Forbes Boulevard and removing the requirement for a History Hall since Genentech was acquired by Roche. New benefits proposed were the Bay Trail Public Restrooms contribution, meaning Genentech would fund up to $250,000 for a new public restroom on the Bay Trail, which the City would construct and operate, and the Downtown Shuttle Service, a Pilot Program, which would service the campus to Downtown area from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 4 minimum of six months. In closing, Principal Planner Beaudin advised that staff recommended that City Council: 1) Waive reading and introduce an Ordinance adopting Zoning Map amendments to the Genentech Master Plan District to include several properties in the District, Zoning Amendments making clarifications to the Genentech Master Plan District and adding two conditions of approval applicable to specified parcels ( "South Campus ") added to the District; and 2) adopt a Resolution making findings and relying on the previously certified EIR, including a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for amendments to the 2007 Genentech Master Plan., including the Implementation. Program and approving a Notice of Special Restriction and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Special Restriction. Public Hearing opened and closed: 8:39 p.m. Councilman Gupta queried whether the update was based on the same assumption of employee numbers as in 2007. Principal Planner Beaudin responded that the numbers were the same and that the ultimate build out is 6 million square feet as opposed to the current 3 million square feet. Councilman Addiego shared his disappointment that the history hall was considered no longer feasible. Shar Zamanpour of Genentech advised the Company was equally proud of Genentech's history in South San Francisco. The Company believed the best way to exhibit that history would be to have an exhibit somewhere in the City that is most accessible to the public. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto's query on the responsibility of the upkeep of the proposed recreation fields, Principal Planner Beaudin responded that Genentech would have the obligation to maintain and operate the park. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto expressed doubt on the feasibility of the Downtown Shuttle Service. Ms. Zamanpour advised that with the success of GRide, the Company anticipated that the shuttle would be attractive for utilizing services in the Downtown area. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto suggested that bike routes be enhanced instead, since there is a healthy bicyclist community at Genentech. She requested a monthly ridership report for the shuttle service. In response to questions about the proposed public restroom, Principal Planner Beaudin noted that public visibility and a public location were part of the search process and the team was looking most seriously at the harbor district area. From a public access and opportunity perspective, the Marina is a more utilized area during the day. Mayor Gonzalez suggested that the public restroom be located near the area of grills at the Harbor. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto recommended that the restroom be located on Grand Avenue. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NNE 12, 2013 MINUTES PAGE Assistant City Manager Van. Duyn clarified that the final proposal would come to Council for consideration and a determination regarding location could be made at that time. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto added that 23 Genentech employees ride the ferry on a daily basis. Mayor Gonzalez stated his agreement with Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto on the issue of focused efforts on bike lanes for the public. He would like for the City to focus on improving the Downtown and East of 101 connections for bicycles. Motion — Councilman Garbarino /Second— Councilman Addiego: to waive reading and introduce an Ordinance adopting Zoning Map amendments to the Genentech Master Plan District to include several properties in the District, Zoning Amendments making clarifications to the Genentech Master Plan District and adding two conditions of approval applicable to specified parcels ("South Campus ") added to the District. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion— Councilman Gupta/Second- Councilman Addiego: to approve Resolution No. 52 -2013. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11. Resolution No. 53 -2013 accepting an increase in Solid Waste Collection Rate as submitted by the Scavenger Company Effective July 1, 2013. Finance Director Steele presented the staff report stating the terms of the City's franchise agreement for solid waste collection require that a survey be done every three years, and in the intervening 2 years, rates be adjusted by 80% of CPI. This year, the cycle called for a partial rate increase, which the Scavenger Company agreed to split in half with the other half ofthis current year included in the next rate increase. Councilman Addiego thanked Scavenger Representatives Button and Formosa for dividing the fee increase. He shared his ongoing concern pertaining to refuse exceeding the limitations of customers' bins and spilling into the streets. He queried whether the industry had anything in the works pertaining to more securely fastening lids. Doug Button, President of the South San Francisco Scavenger Company, noted the Company shared this concern. He stated the general problem as being that people do not compact their trash and have more trash than the service level they are paying for. He advised the Company attempts to educate customers regarding recycling, compacting and paying for the appropriate level of service. He stated the Company would include a reminder to customers regarding the importance of such efforts in its upcoming customer newsletter. Resident Mike Harris suggested magnetic tape could be utilized to hold the bins closed. Motion — Councilman Garbarino /Second Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No. 53 -2013. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NNE 12, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 6 COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Gonzalez advised of reports Council received regarding increased residential and vehicle burglaries. He encouraged efforts to raise public awareness of this threat. Public Safety Chief Massoni stated the Police Department had utilized its website and Twitter Account for these purposes and continues efforts to enable citizens to form Neighborhood Watch Groups. Mayor Gonzalez announced that on September 28th he would host a Spaghetti Feed for the Boys and Girls Club and requested help from any willing volunteers. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. in honor of William Edward Morrison and Daniel Campbell. Submitted: Approved: Y / Krist 'JoyMarti lli Pedro Gonzalez City Clerk, Cit of South San Francisco Mayor, City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2013 MINUTES PAGE 7