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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1990-06-27Mayor Richard A. Haffey Council: Jack Drago Gus Nicolopulos John R. Penna Roberta Cerri Teglia MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room June 27, 1990 015C AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to confirm expense claims o~o~ 6/27/90. 2. Motion to waive fees for the 1991 S.S.F. Girl Scout Assn. for the use of the Municipal Svcs. Bldg. A & B rooms on March 10, 1991. 3. Motion to waive fees for the 1991 S.S.F. High School Band Guild Annual Dinner Dance on 2/23/91 for the use of the Municipal Svcs. Bldg. Social Hall. 4. Resolutions approving appropriation limits for the City pursuant to .the California Constitution. a) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1986-87 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ACTION TAKEN 7:30 p.m. Mayor Haffey presiding. Council present: Drago, Nicolopulos, Penna, Teglia, and Haffey. Council absent: None. The pledge was recited. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Armas stated that there were no modifications to the Agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one chose to speak. COMMUNITY FORUM No one chose to speak. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved in the amount of $1,327,097.76. So ordered. So ordered. RESOLUTION NO. 72-90 6/27/9O Page i A_GENDA ACTION TAKEN 0157 ~ - CONSENT CALENDAR ® Resolutions - Continued. PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION b) c) d) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1987-88 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1988-89 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1989-90 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Be Resolution approving budget recom- mendations of the Citizens Review Committee for the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation Program. e A RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITIZENS REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Resolution approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the advertisement of sealed bids for Alta Loma Pathway Project. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE ALTA LOMA PATHWAY PROJECT 0 Resolutions approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the advertisement of sealed bids for Winston Manor Parks III and V Rehabilitation and for playground equipment purchase. a) A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 73-90 RESOLUTION NO. 74-90 RESOLUTION NO. 75-90 Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Vice Mayor Drago. RESOLUTION NO. 76-90 RESOLUTION NO. 77-90 6/27/90 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 158 .... CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Resolutions - Continued. AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE WINSTON MANOR PARKS III & V REHABILITATION b) A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECI- FICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE WINSTON MANOR PARKS PLAYGROUND Resolution approving an engineering services agreement with CH2M Hill for WQC Plant Capital Improvement Program. 0 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR WQCP CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ENGINEERING SERVICES Resolution approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the advertisement of sealed bids for the Buri Buri Park Improvements Project. 10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE WORK AND CALLING BIDS FOR THE BURI BURI PARK IMPROVEMENTS Motion to adopt two ordinances: on temporary signs; and on the Historic Preservation Commission. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 8.20.170 AND AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20.76 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.58 COMMISSION"ENTITLED "HISTORIC PRESERVATION 11. Resolution approving the Capital CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 78-90 RESOLUTION NO. 79-90 RESOLUTION NO. 80-90 ORDINANCE NO. 1082-90 ORDINANCE NO. 1083-90 Removed from the Consent Calendar for 6/27/90 Page 3 0159 CONSENT CALENDAR 11. Resolution - Continued. Improvement Program. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1990-91 TO 1994-95 12. Resolutions related to the Pointe Grand Business Park Development: ~04oo a) Pointe Grand Business Park Assessment District: 1) 2) A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE POINTE GRAND BUSINESS PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE POINTE GRAND BUSINESS PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 3) A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER OF WORK FOR THE POINTE GRAND BUSINESS PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 4) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES WITH JONES HALL HILL & WHITE FOR THE POINTE GRAND BUSINESS PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 5) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE POINTE GRAND BUSINESS PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 6) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSENT CALENDAR discussion by Councilman Penna. RESOLUTION NO. 81-90 RESOLUTION NO. 82-90 RESOLUTION NO. 83-90 RESOLUTION NO. 84-90 RESOLUTION NO. 85-90 RESOLUTION NO. 86-90 6/27/90 Page 4 ..GE N DA ACTION TAKEN ...... CONSENT CALENDAR 12a) - Continued. EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE POINTE GRANDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 7) A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS AND DIRECTING ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE POINTE GRAND BUSINESS PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT THERETO b) Resolutions related to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District: 1) A RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF LAND TO THE PROPOSED CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2) A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ORDER ANNEXATION OF LAND, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF HEARING 5. Resolution approving budget recom- mendations of the Citizens Review -. Committee for the Downtown CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 87-90 RESOLUTION NO. 88-90 RESOLUTION NO. 89-90 M/S Nicolopulos/Penna - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items No. 5 and 11. Carried by unanimous voice vote with the exception of an abstention by Councilman Penna on the second portion of Item No. 10. Vice Mayor Drago stated that the recommendations added five new buildings to be refurbished in the 6/27/90 Page 5 AGENDA ^CT O, TAKE, 0i ! Be 11. Resolution - Continued. Commercial Rehabilitation Program. A RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITIZENS REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Resolution approving the Capital Improvement Program. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1990-91 TO 1994-95 downtown area, and commended the Committee for their work which made this happen. M/S Drago/Teglia - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 90-90 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Councilman Penna stated that he had asked for this to be removed because of the conference center renovation, and he would be abstaining from the Oyster Point Overcrossing and the Grand/Cypress commercial center. He stated that originally when the conference center came up it was sup- posed to have a cost factor of $3,100,000, and the Council was now looking at $4,000,000 due to the addition of 7,000 sq. ft. He felt that $150 per sq. ft. was extremely expensive, and felt the costs should be cut back with a better handle on expenses before including them in the Capital Improvement Program. Mayor Haffey stated that the money could be put in abeyance and later on if Mr. Penna would consider an amend- ment, to increase those monies after the cost factors have been put together. Councilman Penna stated no, because an architect gets paid based on the cost of the project. He stated that he would prefer to see the original $3,000,000, and once cost factors have been substantiated - take another look at it. Councilwoman Teglia stated that the funds were not being expended, and bids were not being called for, however, the money needed to be allocated and this was an expenditure plan. 6/27/90 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 11. Resolution - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 13. Motion to authorize the Request for / Proposals for the Westborough/ ~b Gellert urban design concept. Councilman Penna had a concern that once a figure was put in the program it was difficult to back away from, as well as the fact that government costs escalated. M/S Teglia/Drago - To approve the balance of the Capital Improvement Program, holding in abeyance the con- ference center renovation until Council had an opportunity to discuss Item No. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 91-90 Carried by unanimous voice vote with the exception of the abstention by Councilman Penna on the Oyster Point Overcrossing and the Grand/Cypress commercial center. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Director of Planning Smith stated that the Advisory Subcommittee had met on several occasions, and had approved the RFP. She stated that they had recommended a change in the scope for the proposed studies, so it focuses on being an urban design plan rather then the originally proposed specific plan, and proceeded to read the recommen- dations. She stated that Mark Callan and his father's architect had met with staff to review some possible design schemes for the vacant parcel, and all had included a mix of residen- tial and commercial usages. She stated that there were items to be resolved with the General Plan as to what was being proposed. Vice Mayor Drago stated that because it was a sensitive area, this was a Subcommittee that one preferred not to serve on. He stated that it was not an easy chore to get something accep- table to the neighborhood, the City, and the Developer. He stated that for those reasons they had gone towards an urban design rather than the technical specific plan dealing with traffic and noise - which the Developer could deal 6/27/90 Page 7 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN .... ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 13. Motion - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS with for the area. He stated that they were looking at the concept of a village atmosphere, etc. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he had successfully argued against a spe- cific price because he did not want the Subcommittee to be boxed in. Councilwoman Teglia questioned what had happened to the study on traffic. Vice Mayor Drago stated that the area had been overly traffic studied what with Orchard Supply and Pak'N'Save, and the statistics did not merit stopping those projects for the so- called traffic such as in the case of McDonalds. He stated that rather than have the Developer continue to be turned down on new projects - this new approach was being proposed. Mayor Haffey stated for the record, that he had been contacted by McDonald's for a meeting on their concern over having a drive through window approved. He stated that this would be in violation of the General Plan, and would require a general plan amendment. He stated that in this urban concept he hoped those kinds of things were considered, because there was a real perception that traffic was untenable in the Westborough area. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that the urban design factor was found to be interesting by the Subcommittee, and the cost factor had been left open for the full Council to discuss. Discussion followed: the idea of an urban design had come from a Planning Commissioner; that the unused money from the commissioned specific plan would be used; concerns were addressed 6/27/90 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 13. Motion - Continued. 14. Motion to approve the Conference Center Building Program, and a policy statement preventing use of the Center for a sit down restaurant serving the general public. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS by the Subcommittee; Councilman Penna wanted the same village concept con- sidered for the R-3 District for Oldtown. Mr. Dell'Angela, Professional Planning Consultant, gave his viewpoint on the Westborough area: the area had been over studied; the process was a waste of time and money because the Council already had the tools; this was an environmental issue on building inten- sity, traffic and land use; spin-off issues; City has qualified technical staff to deal with the area; how could the Council impose a village concept on areas already built out; should have a specific proposal before going through workshop process; let the tools you have now do what they have to do and use the $20,000 elsewhere. Councilwoman Teglia stated that the area had been developed piecemeal and without having a specific plan for the area which had hurt both the Developer and the City. M/S Drago/Nicolopulos - To authorize the request for proposals for the Westborough/Gellert urban design concept. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Director of Economic & Community Development Costello stated that the Conference Board had developed this concept of creating large banquet and ballrooms, with the ability to sub- divide for smaller groups. She stated that the Board had approved a full service catering kitchen that could cater for 1,200 persons, and prepare the food on site without supporting a restaurant for the general public. Mayor Haffey stated that in past 6/27/90 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. Motion - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS projects on which he had served there had not been an interim detailed pro- ject report in this manner, but he felt it was appropriate because of the importance of the project. Councilman Penna stated that this was a whole new business venture, and the group of people that had been discussing this since December con- sisted of two Councilmembers and three Council appointed Boardmembers. He continued, who on their own are very well qualified, but as a group have never put together a project like this. He requested information on the project in the past, which had not come forward, and had gone to the Clerk's Office for minutes for January, February and March. He was told that the minutes had been requested, but the only ones made available were for April forward. He stated that he was concerned as to what had been discussed in those closed meetings, because as a Councilman he had to vote on the project. He stated that he was concerned over this overrun of $150.00 per sq. ft. if approved. He stated that he had written a memo on 6/18/90 citing concern over the speed in opening the center, rather than using a careful marketing approach, etc. Councilwoman Teglia stated that there had been preliminary meetings without minutes. She related the following: that the election that had permitted this center had been approved nine months ago; that the Executive Director will be on board soon; the Council was giving direction to the architect to put something on paper; the Council wanted to be cautious, but 6/27/90 Page 10 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. Motion - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS move expeditiously as there is a $25,000 monthly lease, etc. She stated that there were professionals on the Board in this field, etc. Mayor Haffey stated that Council had set a goal to accomplish this in a year, but they could be delayed as it had with hiring an Executive Director. He stated that he had worked with each of the majority of Council to get various projects done, and the issues Councilman Penna brings up will cause more money to be spent, take more time, and in the end hurt the City. He stated that Councilman Penna's experience was dealing primarily with private commercial buildings, and pri- vate residential buildings. He stated that the City was talking about a municipal project that has substan- tially more requirements for han- dicapped and other State requirements, and that is why the cost per sq. ft. is substantially higher. He stated that the question from the Subcommittee was - does the Council want us to move in an expeditious manner, do we want to see this confer- ence center open and have it meet the needs of this community by filling hotel rooms. Councilman Penna cited his concerns: realities of the configuration of the building; originally estimated that the center could fit 1,500 people, now the size has been diminished down to 700-850 people; with addition of 7,000 sq. ft. we may be able to seat at least 1,100 people and possibly stand up to 1,400 people; with the additional footage the costs are esca- lating; speeding of the process gave the possibility of making mistakes that could cost a $1,000,000; should be something to put into the contracts to make it competitive, etc. 6/27/90 Page 11 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. Motion - Continued. 15. Resolutions: approving the 1990-91 Operating Budget; and approving appropriation limits for the City for 1990-91. a) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND ADOPTING CORRESPONDING APPROPRIATIONS b) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1990-91 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Haffey stated that with all public projects there would be a com- petitive bidding process. Discussion followed: Boardmembers wanted to understand the extent and magnitude of the decision before it originally scheduled 2/91 for the center to open; the issue is whether the Council agreed with the Board; important to not override budget; Councilman Penna thought Council could go into closed session to discuss pro- perty negotiations; State laws were intended to conduct City business in public, otherwise it was a violation of the Brown Act; only labor nego- tiations, lawsuits, and negotiations of land uses under City control, etc. M/S Drago/Teglia - To approve the Conference Center Building Program, and a policy statement preventing use of the Center for a sit down restaurant serving the general public. Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna voted no. City Manager Armas stated that the Operating Budget as in prior years was based on sound, solid financial mana- gement and a healthy economy as opposed to other cities. He proceeded to give an overview of the revenues and expenditures. Mayor Haffey stated that he and the Vice Mayor had served as the budget subcommittee, and had only disagreed on two minor things. He complimented the City Manager and the Acting Finance Director for the budget docu- ment to leverage funds to make impro- vements to the Corporation Yard, expand Orange Park, and to improve the libraries. Councilman Nicolopulos thanked staff 6/27/90 Page 12 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN - ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 15. Resolutions - Continued. (Cassette No. 2) ~-- 16. Resolution concerning compensation for members of the Management and ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS for the budget objectives on overtime and leaves. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he wanted quality work from the employees, and again requested three additional workers for $90,000 which would also take care of the employee coverage for absences. Councilwoman Teglia stated that Buri Buri Park was going to be closed for the expansion, and the workers could be used elsewhere for this year. City Manager Armas stated that the Council had to incorporate the $20,500 for the downtown lighting and the City Treasurer. Councilwoman Teglia stated that one aspect of the budget she was not sup- portive of was the reorganization of the Fire Department. She stated that she was not convinced the City would save money. She stated that she would watch the emergency preparedness - which was being turned over to a new employee without experience in that area. M/S Teglia/Drago - To adopt the two Resolutions and incorporate the addi- tionsal $20,500. RESOLUTION NO. 92-90 RESOLUTION NO. 93-90 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. M/S Teglia/Drago - To set in abeyance the Capital Improvement Program as it relates to the Conference Center. Carried by unanimous voice vote. City Manager Armas stated that the recommendation was to act on the three 6/27/90 Page 13 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 16. Resolution - Continued. Confidential Employees Group. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 41-86 AND ESTABLISHING NEW PAY RATES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE GROUP oo0 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS year package, 4% the first year, and between 4-6% in each of the succeeding years based on the CPI factor. He stated that the item came from lengthy discussions between represen- tatives of the group and himself over a number of years, and he recommended its approval. Mayor Haffey stated that he had asked that it be agendized because there was a change of opinion after Council direction was given, but negotiations had continued and there was an agreement with City staff to negotiate in good faith. Police Lt. Tognetti stated that he was a member of this Unit and was repre- senting 70 people for Mr. Meloni who was on vacation. He stated that he had worked in negotiations on both sides of the table for 16 years, and in spite of difference of opinions these negotiations were the most pro- fessional, expeditious, and courteous that he had ever been involved in through all parties bargaining in good faith within the parameters set by our respective constituents. He stated that the professional cordial manner in which this agreement had been reached tended to increase the level of trust that we have for our City decision makers and their represen- tatives. He stated that any Council action at this time that would fail to implement this agreement would greatly jeopardize, if not devastate the feeling of trust. Vice Mayor Drago explained his pro- posed no vote on the contract: that the proposal was subjective and not based upon any standard of consisten- cy; the salary study was made using five benchmark cities - San Mateo, Redwood City, San Bruno, Daly City and San Leandro which revealed that 80% of 6/27/90 Page 14 '"- ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 16. Resolution - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS our salaries were higher than those surveyed; 40% were 4-9% higher than benchmark cities; 40 very fairly close and 20% were lower; the study was brushed aside without comment, and staff recommended a straight 4% across the board raise be given to all of the group regardless of the survey; this also includes additional leave and longevity which he had questioned during the closed session, and asked the legality of paying twice for the same benefit; this method is unfair to the taxpayers, but those employees who are below the market survey would still be; he had not seen a copy of the MOU; and believed it was not true equity. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he would also vote no for the following reasons: at the 5/9/90 meeting he had voted on a MOU, that had passed by majority vote, with the stipulation that all future MOUs show the specific monetary cost break down for salary steps; at a closed session at the same meeting a new vote was taken, and it failed by a 4-1 vote and he questioned which vote was valid; the salary sur- vey showed that S.S.F. employees were already paid more than the benchmark cities; that 4% across the board was unfair to the lower salaried employees. Mayor Haffey stated that if this was not adopted, it would demonstrate the fact that our employees are not that important; that we negotiate with them, but don't count on us because we can change our opinion at any moment. He hoped that the Council would act in a responsible manner, negotiates in good faith, and adopts the MOU. City Attorney Armento stated that each negotiation was different, and if the Council chooses to change it, it has that ability. 6/27/90 Page 15 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 16. Resolution - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he was also voting against the MOU because S.S.F. salaries are 4-10% higher than benchmark cities. He felt that the cost of living adjustment had to be disected because this only benefited the higher salaries and was not equitable. Mayor Haffey again encouraged the Council's approval of the MOU. Vice Mayor Drago stated that in that closed session he had been voting to stay with the twelve benchmark cities, and it had nothing to do with pro- viding Councilman Nicolopulos with information. Discussion followed: philosophical differences on the Council; Councilwoman Teglia felt that clear direction had been given to the City Manager by three of the Council for the agreement; the importance of good faith in negotiations; possibility that an action could be brought against the City by the employee group. Councilman Penna stated that when he had first walked into the negotiations he had asked for a standard for pro- ductivity to be given to the labor force, so management could see how labor should be reacting. He stated that perhaps he was not as forceful as he should be in seeing to it that the Manager pursued that thought. He questioned the result on negotiations that have taken place to date on a no vote. Mayor Haffey stated that if the majority of the Council disagrees - he hoped that they would go back to the table and speak to staff again. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the Resolution. 6/27/90 Page 16 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN '-' ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 16. Resolution - Continued. RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. Public Hearing - To consider the ~9 renewal of franchise agreement and request by S.S.F. Scavenger Co. for a rate increase; conduct Public Hearing; Resolution - Continued. from the 6/13/90 meeting, and there is a further request for a con- tinuance. 18. Public Hearin9 - General Plan Amendment GP-89-39 to revise and update the City's Housing Element; Conduct Public Hearing; Motion to approve Negative Declaration No. 684; Resolution approving GP-89-39 - Continued from the 6/13/90 meeting. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Discussion followed: service indica- tors; that a study session would be scheduled for structuring employee productivity; a performance pay program that had not worked; that productivity measurements had to be done citywide, rather than just with one unit; Vice Mayor Drago was not in agreement with three year contracts in an unknown economy; he felt that there was an on- going inequity with Battalian Chiefs; Mayor Haffey felt that tonight's action would be a reaffirmation of organizational principles and our value of employees, or rescind it; would rather have negotiations in sunshine, because there was always this same kind of debate, etc. Motion and Second failed by majority voice vote, Councilwoman Teglia and Mayor Haffey voted yes. Mayor Haffey declared a recess at 9:50 p.m. Mayor Haffey recalled the meeting to order at 10:00 p.m., all Council present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Consensus of Council - to continue the item to the 7/11/90 meeting. Director of Planning Smith read the staff report aloud. Mayor Haffey stated that this was con- tinued Public Hearing and invited those wishing to speak for or against the item to step to the dais - no one chose to speak, and he closed the Public Hearing. 6/27/90 Page 17 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN i72 PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. Public Hearing - Continued. TO THE GENERAL PLAN (HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE) PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilman Nicolopulos commended staff on the report and spoke of ABAG housing requirements. Councilman Penna spoke in detail of the report: day care needs were important for single parents; the report did not address low, low cost housing; memo from Marin County Planning Dept. on salary income levels and affordability of housing; under- estimates the amount of people living in the community that can not afford to live here; four to one ratio of rent to income; should create housing through Redevelopment Agency; labor force is in dire need of affordable housing; should create more density for young people so they will not leave the community, etc. Mayor Haffey stated that in the next six months staff should set aside a study session to talk about the use of low and moderate income funds from the Redevelopment Agency to address increasing density, providing quality moderate income housing development, day care, and other concerns mentioned by Councilman Penna. Discussion followed: that other cities were not doing their share as S.S.F. had been; San Mateo County is wealthy and has costly homes; that the City, when appropriate, had down zoned property for higher density such as in the case of Magnolia Senior Center where it did not decrease the quality of life, etc. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To approve Negative Declaration No. 684, and adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 94-90 Carried by unanimous roll call vote. 6/27/90 Page 18 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS 19. Public Hearing - To consider ~og revisions to the Master Fee Schedule; Conduct Public Hearing; Resolution approving revisions. A RESOLUTION AMENDING CHAPTER i OF THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC HEARINGS Acting Director of Finance Margolis stated that staff had reviewed City fees to assure that they covered costs where appropriate and those to cover cost increases passed on by the State and as a result these modifications were being proposed. Mayor Haffey opened the Public Hearing and included the staff report in the proceeding. He invited those wishing to speak for or against the item to step to the dais. Mr. Lou Dell'Angela, 460 Gardenside, related the following on the proposed fees: no objection to the fees for Police and Fire, but objected to new fees for Economic Development and Planning; that these fees were not justified in the staff report; very severe fees that are 50%, 100% and up to 600% higher; didn't believe there was an attempt to alert the community; use permit fee went from $650 to $1,100; sign permits from $600 to $1,400; home owners were being pena- lized and buried in the process; fees should be reduced because they were high enough. City Manager Armas stated that a number of the areas are not applicable to everyone, and that different methods were employed by cities: flat fees; time element involved; a long time since fees had been raised; making sure the general taxpayer is not subsidizing the fees. He stated that the hearing had been noticed, and included in the Chamber of Commerce bulletin. Discussion followed: what was the planning formula used for the fee increase; average time times hourly salaries; five years since the fees were raised; changes in State require- 6/27/90 Page 19 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS 19. Public Hearing - Continued. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 20. Discussion of Council conflicts of~ interest. /~ PUBLIC HEARINGS ments; that the fees should be modified where they do not affect a person improving their home; have variance removed from the list for homeowners; Vice Mayor Drago agreed with Mr. Dell'Angela, that a 200% increase could not be justified; that the criteria should be how much did the Dept. cost go up; should graduate increases over the years; homes are affected by variances; wrong to charge staff time at $50.00 hr.; certain ser- vices the City should provide without cost; Vice Mayor didn't have a problem with 5% increase in paramedics fee, but there should be an increase for non-residents; the County was reviewing their paramedic rates; Councilwoman Teglia requested a break- down of costs from day one to comple- tion on the various residential applications; Vice Mayor Drago wanted the same breakdown, as well as the paramedic program with the County followed up, etc. M/S Teglia/Drago - To adopt the Resolution with the exception of Planning fees. RESOLUTION NO. 95-90 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilwoman Teglia stated that this item was at her request in that there had been much discussion and memos over the last few months, and the fact that the Council Handbook did not have much information on this subject. She described the types of conflicts: when we are really in an illega~ situation where there is an interest and we are in conflict with the law; potential conflict where we see something that potentially may have a conflict value, and we are attempting 6/27/90 Page 20 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 20. Discussion - Continued. GOOD AND WELFARE ITEMS FROM COUNCIL to avert it; and the appearance of conflict of interest where somebody is really not in an illegal stance if they look at the letter of the law, but the public viewing it might have an opinion that that particular acti- vity is in fact not appropriate but questionable. She stated that some agencies, some businesses, might have a standard that one step inside the law or one step outside of jail might be acceptable, and that may be acceptable in some places - but that has never been the standard of this particular Council; certainly not in the last ten years. She spoke of guidelines for a code of conduct that will govern those pro- fessionals serving on the Council, and to put Council on notice when they were acting as a professional who is dealing for profit and not a public official, and a mechanism for the Council to call that out when it is violated. She cited concern over individual Councilmembers who may in fact be enhancing their own personal financial opportunities within this City with privileged information that generally is not available to others of similar professions who don't happen to be on the City Council. She pointed to three sample policies from other cities, and asked that it be agendized for action at another meeting. Mayor Haffey directed staff to agen- dize the item for the next meeting. Councilman Penna stated that he con- curred with Councilwoman Teglia in having a strong code of ethnics to abide by, and he looked forward to it. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. 6/27/90 Page 21 CLOSED SESSION 21. Closed session for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters, labor relations, property nego- tiations and litigation. ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, City Cler~/ City of South San Francisco CLOSED SESSION Council chose to not hold a Closed Session. M/S Teglia/Drago - To adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 7/11/90, at 6:00 p.m., Municipal Services Bldg; Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, for the purpose of a Closed Session for labor relations. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 11:20 p.m. City of South San~ The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. 6/27/90 Page 22