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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: TIME: 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: All Present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilwoman Normandy.
AGENDA REVIEW
At the City Manager's recommendation, Council agreed to hear Item No. 14 of Administrative
Business before the Consent Calendar.
PRESENTATIONS
• Drought Contest Poster Winners. (Leslie Arroyo).
The following contest winners were congratulated by Council:
Kindergarten Winners 1st grade Winners
1st place: Donovan Rodriguez 1st place: Kadence Yip
2nd place: Peony Hui 2nd place: Jazel Lexine Oblepias
3rd place: Lilliann Piper 3rd place: Lucille Esquivel
2nd grade Winners 3rd grade Winners
1st place: Agnes Qiu 1st place: Calan Ciardella
2nd place: Cammie Rodriguez 2nd place: Devan DeNatale Nava
3rd place: Monique Geronimo 3rd place: Jeremiah Diosomito
4th grade Winners 5th grade Winners
1st place: Kaitlyin Campos 1st place: Caitlyn Leung
2nd place: Andrea Abraham 2nd place: Nikaella Mariano
3rd place: Charlize Mae Rodriguez 3rd place: Christian Ibarra
• Presentation of New Employees and Promotions. (Mich Mercado, Human Resources
Manager).
The following new employees were introduced to Council:
LaTanya Bellow- Human Resources Director
Antonio Lucia—Waste Water Operator I
Matthew Schaffer—Park Maintenance Worker
Cristina Rodriguez—Recreation Leader III
Frank Ruybal—Building Maintenance Worker
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation in honor of Juliana Pena and the Julian's
Journey Foundation.
Mayor Garbarino presented the Proclamation recognizing National Childhood Cancer Awarness
Month in Honor of Juliana Pena, a young South San Francisco resident who tragically lost her battle
against relapsed Neuroblastoma in February 2012. Reading the Proclamation, the Mayor noted that
South San Francisco wished to honor and support "Going Gold" during the month of September for
Childhood Cancer Month on behalf of the Juliana's Journey Foundation.
Juliana's parents, Patricia Watson and Jesus Pena, accepted the Proclamation with gratitude and
shared the importance of supporting research and raising awareness with Council, staff and the
public.
• Presentation on City History Week. (Leslie Arroyo).
Communications Director Leslie Arroyo announced the upcoming City History Week and detailed
some of the media, decorations, activities and events that will occur throughout the week leading up
to the City's birthday on September 19, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Long-time resident Elmer Madrid addressed Council as an advocate for local Veterans. He spoke
of Veterans' specialized needs, emphasizing high rates of suicide and depression among these
heroes who served the Country. Mr. Madrid encouraged Council to consider ways to help veterans,
recommending the City provide more gathering spaces for them.
Mayor Garbarino thanked Mr. Madrid and Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she would follow-up
with him.
Brentwood resident Carrie Bagocian inquired about the traffic impact at Brentwood and El Camino
related to new construction in the area.
Director of Economic and Community Development Greenwood assured Bagocian that Planning
staff would investigate permitting information including the relevant traffic analysis and share it
with her.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked staff to incorporate a "New Construction" section on the South
San Francisco website.
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Chris Ornellis addressed Council as a representative from Ygrene Energy Fund, the nation's largest
PACE (Property-Assessed Clean Energy) provider. Ornellis explained that Ygrene does funding for
water projects, low flow irrigation, and drought tolerant landscaping among other conservation
projects.
Sunshine Gardens resident Davelyn Perez thanked Council for reopening the El Camino High
School track for public use. She encouraged Council to consider the Sunshine Gardens
neighborhood as a space for more playgrounds and community areas.
Councilwoman Normandy thanked Mrs. Perez for her time, and suggested that she thank the School
Board at their next meeting. Councilwoman Normandy listed the hours El Camino track is open
and promised she would follow up with the School District regarding access points.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Mayor Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Norman Denardi and Isabelle
Masollo.
Councilwoman Normandy mentioned September would be declared both Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. She requested that a Proclamation
recognizing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month be agendized for the next Council Meeting.
Councilwoman Normandy reminded residents that Council is accessible and open to conversation.
She encouraged residents to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns citing recent
complaints regarding Council's concern for inconvenience caused by the City Ventures
Construction project.
City Manager Futrell responded that City Ventures construction is ongoing. He had notified the
Company its construction crew was working outside of the posted hours and planned to meet with
the Company's President to reinforce operating times. He added that fines would be levied if this
continued.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed concern over the after-hours dumping of debris at the Salvation
Army site in Sunshine Gardens. He stated that he intends to review the original agreement with
Salvation Army to check operating procedures. He continued to mention the Airport Round Table
meeting, indicating his frustration surrounding lack of discussion concerning North County cities.
Accordingly, the Chairman created two subcommittees — Departures and Arrivals — for Northern
and Southern counties, respectively.
Mayor Garbarino discussed his recent tour of the Dublin/San Ramon Water Treatment Plant where
he sought to observe how the entity distributes water for free. He warned the process was
expensive, consisting of an advanced filtration system and expansive physical accommodations.
The Mayor added this is something the City would look into implementing in the future.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
14. Resolution No. 104-2015 authorizing the acceptance of$500,000 in Measure A funding
from the County of San Mateo to support the Grand Avenue Library Renovation Project,
committing a local match funding in the amount of$500,000, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign grant-related agreements with the County to secure this funding. (Valerie
Sommer, Library Director; Hon. Supervisor Dave Pine)
Library Director Sommer stated that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors awarded the City
$500,000 in funding for the Grand Avenue Library Renovation Project, which required local match
funding as a term of acceptance toward the partnership on the project. Director Sommer identified
elements of the upgrade including new paint, carpet, shelving, and additional electrical and data
outlets for increased online services. Community outreach feedback was reflected in suggested floor
plans, as well as program and service enhancements for expansion including: a second public
restroom, quiet study and meeting room, outdoor room for summer food program and year-round
children's programs, as well as upgraded security and accessibility. Director Sommer thanked San
Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine for his encouragement and assistance in securing funding for
the project.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that the numbers be revisited to verify proper allocations and
funding sources since her calculations were coming up short.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed excitement in recommitting to this legacy facility for the
community, thanking Supervisor Pine for his support throughout the process.
Councilman Gupta expressed gratitude and support for the project.
Motion — Councilman Gupta/Second — Councilwoman Normandy: to adopt Resolution No. 104-
2015. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Supervisor Pine addressed Council sharing his enthusiasm regarding the County's partnership with
the Community on this endeavor given the significance of library services to the community.
Supervisor Pine explained the half cent Measure A sales tax enables the County to invest in core
areas that have been neglected and allows revitalization to happen by providing innovative services.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion approving the Minutes of meetings of July 22, 2015.
2. Motion confirming payment registers for August 26, 2015.
3. Motion to waive reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1504-2015 adding Chapter 15.62 to the
South San Francisco Municipal Code relating to expedited permitting process for small
residential rooftop solar systems. (Alex Greenwood, ECD Director).
4. Motion approving the City's response to the Grand Jury Studying Sea Level Rise. (Brian
McMinn, Director of Public Works.)
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5. Resolution No. 95-2015 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Covenant to Restrict Use
of Property at 736 Tennis Drive (Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 014-041-170 & 014-041-180).
(Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer).
6. Resolution No. 96-2015 identifying the terms and conditions for Fire Department response
away from the City of South San Francisco, their official duty station, and assigned to an
emergency incident authorized by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, State of
California. (Gerald Kohlmann, Fire Chief).
7. Resolution No. 97-2015 authorizing the donation of surplus Fire Engine to the College of
San Mateo Fire Technology Program. (Gerald Kohlmann, Fire Chief).
8. Resolution No. 98-2015 authorizing the acceptance of $2,300 in donations to support the
Library's Summer Learning Challenge and amending the Library Department's 2015-2016
Operating Budget. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director).
9. Resolution No. 99-2015 awarding the Construction Contract to Columbia Electric, Inc. of
San Leandro, California for the Evergreen Avenue and Mission Road Traffic Signal and
Intersection Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $373,125. (Lawrence
Henriquez, Associate Civil Engineer).
10. Resolution No. 100-2015 awarding the Construction Contract to Mike Brown Electric, Inc.
of Cotati, California for the Grand Avenue and Magnolia Avenue Traffic Signal and
Intersection Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $390,011. (Lawrence
Henriquez, Associate Civil Engineer).
11. Resolution No. 101-2015 approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the
Confidential, Teamsters Local 856 Unit dated July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. (LaTanya
Bellow, Human Resources Director).
12. Resolution No. 102-2015 re-authorizing an agreement with the County of San Mateo for
Communications Services provided to the South San Francisco Fire Department. (Gerald
Kohlmann, Fire Chief).
13. Resolution No. 103-2015 approving Amendment No. 19 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson. (Steve Mattas, City Attorney).
Item No. 1: Councilwoman Matsumoto reminded staff that as the minutes specified in Item No. 1
reflected, she had she had requested to see three (3) months of certified payrolls.
Item No. 2: Councilwoman Matsumoto provided a list of questions to City Manager Futrell
regarding the payment registers for later follow-up.
Item No. 3: Councilman Gupta fully supported Director Greenwood's direction with expediting
solar projects in the City and meeting requirements put forth by the state. He added that he wants
to ensure safety of installation by confirming with the applicant that the Electricity Code is being
followed.
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Director Greenwood clarified the state law is only applicable in expediting the permit process, and
does not compromise the City's public safety duties or requirements. Furthermore, he stated the
City has an inspection process and an extensive checklist on installation of solar panels,
highlighting all of those requirements must be met.
Item No. 4: Councilwoman Matsumoto asked Director of Public Works McMinn if construction
ordinances would be implemented due to sea level rises, what the planning and impact would look
like in one hundred (100) years and whether studying sea levels was needed. Director McMinn
referred to the Grand Jury Report, which stated local agencies were to adopt changes in their
General Plans in order to mitigate sea level rising. He proceeded to assure Councilwoman
Matsumoto everything that is being done now is according to the current flood maps. He added
staff was working with Supervisor Pine through grants in order to identify vulnerable areas.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked Director McMinn to provide Council with a report within the next
six (6) months to outline the City's response.
Vice Mayor Addiego and Councilman Gupta agreed on the severity of the situation and voiced
shared concerns. Councilman Gupta noted he would support a cautious and responsible solution.
Item No. 6: Councilwoman Matsumoto queried whether the City is being reimbursed for backfill
and overtime for firefighters that are sent to assist with fires in cities outside South San Francisco.
Fire Chief Kohlmann advised that the state takes the firefighters reporting on the mutual aid
agreement response off the City's books. As a result, the costs stay relatively the same and the net
to the City is zero.
Item No. 9: Associate Civil Engineer Henriquez replied to a question posed by Councilwoman
Matsumoto stating the project had just started, and the contractor would follow the Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise's goal of 11%. He assured her staff would stay on top of this.
Item No. 13: Council thanked long time City Attorney Steve Mattas for his remarkable and
dedicated 21 years of service to the City. They congratulated him on his impressive work and
thanked him for sharing his wisdom with the City. Current Assistant City Attorney Jason
Rosenberg would take over as the City's new City Attorney in October. Council welcomed
Attorney Rosenberg.
City Attorney Mattas thanked Council for the years spent working together. He stated it was a true
honor to serve the City. As he had taken on increased City Attorney duties in other cities served by
his firm, he felt the time was right to step into the Assistant City Attorney role for South San
Francisco and allow Mr. Rosenberg the opportunity to assist the City in a new capacity.
Motion — Councilwoman Normandy/Second — Councilwoman Matsumoto: to approve Consent
Calendar Items Nos. 1-13. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
[Item No. 14 heard previously as indicated above]
15. Resolution No. 105-2015 awarding the Construction Contract to Southland Construction of
Pleasanton, California, for the Grand Avenue Library Renovation Project in an amount not
to exceed $1,032,423 and rejecting all bid protests. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer).
Principal Engineer Bautista advised that staff synthesized input from Council, the Planning
Commission, the Library Board, staff and the community to recommend the following
improvements to the Grand Avenue Library: paint and flooring, technological infrastructure,
interior and exterior signage, modifications to the public entrance and staff check-in area,
remediation of ADA concerns, expansion of restroom facilities, the addition of a water fountain,
construction of an outdoor reading room, and the inclusion of a reading and meeting room.
Principal Engineer Bautista noted Southland Construction was the lowest bidder, its license
verification was confirmed, and the Company was in good standing with references. He proceeded
to recommend that Council reject bid protests and award the contract accordingly.
Councilman Gupta inquired as to whether the bid protest was still pending. Principal Bautista
stated a response was issued from the City, which was met by no further communication from the
protestors.
City Attorney Mattas stated Council was free to make a motion.
Motion — Councilman Gupta/Second — Vice Mayor Addiego: to adopt Resolution No. 105-2015.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
16. Resolution No. 106-2015 authorizing the acceptance of$75,000 in Measure A grant
funding from San Mateo County to conduct a feasibility study to find an alternative
permanent housing site to replace the Industrial Hotel and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Grant Agreement with San Mateo County. (Mike Futrell, City Manager).
City Manager Futrell characterized this Grant Agreement as an opportunity to perform research and
find potential solutions to resolving recurring issues at the Industrial Hotel. He hoped that this
collaboration between the City and County would encourage the establishment of a new location.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed frustration with the excessive use of City resources in an
emergency capacity to supplement a County function.
Councilman Gupta queried whether the County would be a funding partner in the ultimate project.
City Manager Futrell replied that the City would likely be acting independently, but staff hoped to
find a suitable solution and aimed to enlist the aid of many to try and get support from the County.
Motion — Councilman Gupta/Second -- Councilwoman Normandy: to adopt Resolution No. 106-
2015.
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17. Resolution approving a Purchase and Installation Services Agreement with IPS Group, Inc.
of San Diego, California for the Smart Parking Meters, Installation, and Related Services
Project in an amount not to exceed $522,000. (Dave Bockhaus, Public Works Program
Manager).
Public Works Program Manager Dave Bockhaus stated that residents had requested that the City
consider installation of smart meters that accept credit cards and smart phone payment applications.
Accordingly, a review and evaluation of available technologies was conducted by the City, which
resulted in staff's recommendation that Council approve a resolution authorizing the installation of
single space meters, which are less expensive, more convenient, and used by many other cities.
Councilwoman Matsumoto was not convinced of the need for this investment. She cited upcoming
parking stall adjustments for the Downtown Improvement Plan which likely render the project
premature.
Vice Mayor Addiego requested the possibility of a trial run to get a reasonable idea of anticipated
use, proposing the 100-400 block of Grand Avenue from Airport Boulevard to Walnut Avenue.
Mayor Garbarino and Councilman Gupta shared Councilwoman Matsumoto's concerns. Mayor
Garbarino advised he would be open to conducting a trial run. Councilwoman Normandy advised
of her support for the innovative smart meters.
Staff and Council agreed to postpone the item for further study and consideration at the September
9, 2015 Regular Meeting of the City Council.
18. Resolution No. 107-2015 approving the purchase of a Quint 103 Foot Aerial Ladder Fire
Apparatus in the amount of$1,033,218.66; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Purchase Agreement with Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Services Inc. for the purchase and
construction of a Quint 103 Foot Aerial Ladder Fire Apparatus; and approve the purchase of
tools and equipment related to this apparatus purchase not to exceed a combined total of
$1,100,000.00. (Gerald Kohlmann, Fire Chief).
Fire Chief Kohlmann advised of the Fire Department's need for a replacement aerial device
referencing high miles and high maintenance costs on the existing reserve Quint. Chief Kohlmann
reasoned that given increased building heights and setbacks, the new engine was necessary to allow
for greater horizontal and vertical reach.
Motion — Councilman Gupta/Second — Councilwoman Matsumoto: to adopt Resolution No. 107-
2015. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
19. Resolution No. 108-2015 amending the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adopted Budget in an amount
not to exceed $360,000 for purchase of a new ambulance and associated equipment.
(Gerald Kohlmann, Fire Chief).
Chief Kohlman presented the staff report recommending that Council approve a resolution
amending the budget and authorizing the purchase of a new ambulance and associated equipment
for an amount of$360,000.
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Motion — Vice Mayor Addiego/Second— Councilwoman Matsumoto: to adopt Resolution No. 108-
2015 amending the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Adopted Budget in an amount not to exceed $360,000 for
purchase of a new ambulance and associated equipment.
20. Centennial Village
SHAMAIN PARTNERSHIP/Owner
WT Mitchell Group, Inc/Applicant
180 EL CAMINO REAL
P11-0065: DA13-0002
Centennial Village Development Agreement Amendment Resolution No. 109 - First
Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and El
Camino and Spruce, LLC ("First Amendment") for the previously entitled Centennial
Village Project to allow a 7-month extension to the timeframe to commence construction of
the project at 180 El Camino Real in the El Camino Real Mixed Use Zoning District in
accordance with SSFMC Chapters 19.60 & 20.090. (Bill Gross, Senior Planner).
Senior Planner Gross presented the staff report and reviewed fundamental aspects of the project.
He detailed the following changes to the general layout including: wrapping apartments around the
parking structure to allow residents to park on the same level they live on, revising the residential
unit layout to provide all units with views to rooftop open space areas and moving underground
parking from below Safeway to below the main parking field to provide more convenient parking
for buildings along the periphery of this site. As far as primary aesthetic changes were concerned,
Senior Planner Gross stated there would no longer be residential placed above the health club on the
South Spruce frontage. In addition, Gross reported staff recommended adjustment of the
commencement date to include a nine (9) month extension for Phase 1 and include minor revisions
to the relevant description of improvements.
Vice Mayor Addiego and Councilman Gupta approved, finding the revisions to be more balanced
and attractive.
The project developer admitted the original plans were overly ambitious and ultimately unrealistic,
but assured Council that despite challenges the Partnership remained focused and hoped to save
time in the overall project schedule.
Councilwoman Matsumoto inquired about green spaces and public art, particularly due to the multi-
use element.
Senior Planner Gross confirmed that the agreement did not include a public art component.
Motion — Councilwoman Normandy/Second — Councilman Gupta: to approve Resolution No. 109-
2015. Approved by the following Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmembers Normandy and Gupta,
Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Garbarino. NOES: Councilwoman Matsumoto. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
21. Digital Billboards
Park N Fly/Owner
Clear Channel Outdoor/Applicant
101 Terminal Ct
P12-0021: ZA12-0001, GPA15-0002, DA15-0001, SIGNS12-001, DR12-0008 &ND12-
0002
Digital Billboards — Zoning Text Amendment Resolution No. 110 to SSFMC Chapter
20.360 Signs to allow approval of Digital Billboards pursuant to a Relocation Agreement,
General Plan Amendment Resolution No. 111 to revise the East of 101 Area Plan Design
Elements related to Billboards, and Billboard Development including a Development
Agreement, A Relocation Agreement, an Amendment to a Relocation Agreement, Sign
Permit, Design Review and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in order to allow
for the installation of a 70 foot tall, double-faced, Digital Billboard on property located at
101 Terminal Court in exchange for the removal of one double-sided billboard along El
Camino Real, and to allow an existing double-faced, Static Billboard on property located at
the intersection of Dubuque Avenue and Grand Avenue to be increased in height by 20 Feet,
together with other considerations, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.360, 20.540 And
20.550. (Bill Gross, Senior. Planner). Continued from July 8, 2015 Meeting.
Public Hearing Opened: 9:56 P.M.
Senior Planner Gross presented the staff report recommending that staff approve changes to the
Zoning Code, several agreements and related resolutions to permit the installation of certain
billboards in City limits. He advised the Zoning Text Amendments proposed would allow
billboards to be subjected to a relocation agreement and include specific standards. The second
amendment to the relocation agreement would limit digital billboard locations.
A representative from Clear Channel provided brief background information that was stated at the
previous meeting, including the location, description of the proposed project, the Development
Agreement, and the Zoning Text Amendments. The representative followed up on previous
questions that Council posed, including those regarding building height impacts and renderings.
Public Hearing closed: 10:02 P.M.
Councilmembers Gupta and Normandy expressed support for the item.
Vice Mayor Addiego disclosed he met with Bruce Qualls and Patrick Powers of Clear Channel,
with whom he discussed earlier negotiations. City Attorney Mattas noted that the City had been in
negotiations with Clear Channel for a few years regarding the billboard sites, evaluating similar
arrangements where the City acted as both landlord and the regulating entity.
City Attorney Mattas stated that there had been issues in the Ordinance presented at the meeting in
regards to the amount of required sign removal, specifying the consideration ratio is between 3:1
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and 1:1. Vice Mayor Addiego and Councilwoman Matsumoto indicated they were only aware of the
2:1 ratio.
Vice Mayor Addiego advised of citizen concerns regarding plans to ensure safety should the
billboards be installed, referencing the one in Redwood City and how it was too bright, serving as a
distraction for drivers.
Councilwoman Matsumoto wanted to clarify the ratio, as she was not in favor of a 1:1 ratio. City
Attorney Mattas interjected that Council could change the ratio to a 2:1 or 3:1.
Mayor Garbarino queried whether the 1:1 ration could be changed to a 2:1 ratio.
City Attorney Mattas replied a change was possible; however Council would need to consider
whether to recognize the billboard near Kaiser that was previously taken down by Clear Channel as
one of the two replacements.
Representative Bruce Qualls from Clear Channel stated traffic safety is of great importance, noting
there have been multiple traffic studies done with no adverse impacts because the digital billboards
show static images and not videos. Qualls also highlighted that the brightness of the billboards is
self-adjusting based on lighting.
Motion — Vice Mayor Addiego/Second — Councilman Gupta: to adopt Resolution No. 110-2015.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Motion -- Councilman Gupta/Second -- Councilwoman Normandy: to adopt Resolution No. 111-
2015 subject to Council's permission of the City Attorney to change those documents in the final
version to reflect the fact that there were two signs to come down in order to meet the 2:1 ratio
requirement. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Motion — Vice Mayor Addiego/Second -- Councilman Gupta: to waive reading and introduce an
Ordinance making revisions to SSFMC Chapter 20.360, modified to read "installation of a digital
billboard containing up to two billboard faces, will result in a reduction of at least two (2) billboard
faces for every digital billboard face installed in the City..." Unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
Motion -- Vice Mayor Addiego/Second -- Councilwoman Normandy: to waive reading and
introduce an Ordinance adopting a development agreement of installation of a seventy (70) foot
double faced digital billboard and to allow the existing double face static billboard to be increased
in height by twenty (20) feet, and to accomplish the change to percentage increase and amend the
incremental increase from 12.5% to 15% on a periodic basis. Unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
Council granted the City Attorney the authority to review all agreements for accuracy prior to
execution. He would advise of any discrepancies noted.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL—COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Gupta discussed the South San Francisco Unified School District Subcommittee
Meeting he and Councilwoman Normandy attended. He shared that there is now public access to
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the El Camino and Alta Loma sports fields and mentioned concerns regarding traffic near Hillside
Preschool as there are no crosswalks or pedestrian bridges present. He continued that the School
Board has asked the City to provide assistance with traffic safety in the area.
Councilwoman Normandy noted the signal light at the nearby Stonegate and Hillside, and suggested
Hillside Blvd. would need to be completely restructured to accommodate installation of an
additional signal.
Councilman Gupta continued to discuss the potential requirements needed to build a park behind
Sunshine Gardens and mentioned conflicting opinions concerning the development of school
surplus properties for teacher and city employee housing.
Councilwoman Normandy noted the City is losing teachers to other schools and Vice Mayor
Addiego recommended the Trustees spend a little time understanding the benefits of such projects
before disregarding them.
Council expressed shared frustration over negative sentiments held by the School Board in
opposition to the proposed housing options for teachers and city staff. City Manager Futrell agreed
there needs to be affordable housing for teachers in South San Francisco. He added that he would
still look into pursuing this for City staff and would present more information to Council in the
future. City Attorney Mattas assured Councilwoman Matsumoto that Assemblyman Mullin is in
support of workforce housing, highlighting the need for legislative change.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 10:52 P.M. in honor of
Norman Denardi and Isabelle Masollo.
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