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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1991-01-09Mayor Jack Drago Council: Richard A. Haffey Gus Nicolopulos John R. Penna Roberta Cerri Teglia MINUTES City Council City Council Conference Room City Hal 1 January 9, 1991 AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: 1. Review and discussion of desir- able City Attorney qualifications_~Qi/ ADJOURNMENT: ACTION TAKEN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 6:22 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding. Council present: Council absent: Haffey, Nicolopulos, Penna, Teglia, and Drago. None. Discussion followed: whether housing assistance was to be offered in the employment package; that the option was negotiable; add - being able to present to Council that which was unpopular; that the Council has the option to not accept the advice; that the individual have the courage of his conviction; there were eleven characteristics the Council wanted to see in a City Attorney; add - willing to offer appropriate advice; that the person be forthright, etc. M/S Haffey/Penna - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 6:33 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, City~gC~lerk City of South San Francisco ROVED...~,,, ~ac~r ~go, Mayof~~'~ //City of South Sa~Franci sco 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 i'--available for inspection, review and copying. 1/9/91 Page 1 Mayor Jack Drago Council: Richard A. Haffey Gus Nicolopulos John R. Penna ~"~oberta Cerri Teglia AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION: AGENDA REVIEW ~ IRAL COMMUNICATIONS MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room January 9, 1991 ACTION TAKEN 7:30 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding. Council present: Council absent: Haffey, Nicolopulos, Penna, Teglia, and Drago. None. The pledge was recited. Rev. Dean Myer, Hillside Church of God Church, gave the invocation. AGENDA REVIEW Acting City Manager Haskins stated that there were no changes to the Agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Jan Pont, 111 Belmont Ave., spoke of Mayor Drago's comments as reported in the Enterprise Journal pertainng to a ban on parking between two and five a.m. each day. She felt this would cause a lot of hardship to residents because of narrow driveways and garages. She questioned why residents were not being made aware of the Terrabay progress. Mayor Drago stated that it was not on the agenda, but perhaps in March he would come forward with a proposal on parking. Ms. Schumacher James stated that International Arts for Peace had invited members of the Schmacher School of Dance to participate in a dance exchange with the Soviet Union. She stated that mem- bers of the Soviet Dance Company would be hosted locally for five weeks, and the Schumacher Dance Co. would leave for the Soviet Union in July to perform in an exchange program, and the dance "From A 1/9/91 Page i AGENDA ~RAL COMMUNICATIONS ACTION TAKEN ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Distance" was on world peace and would be the highlight of the show. She requested financial assistance from sponsors, and encouragement in the form of fund raisers. She related: that a · 'Casino Night" was anticipated as a fund raiser; that the per diem was $50.00 for each of the 30 dancers in addition to housing and feeding them. Councilwoman Teglia suggested that Ms. James make application for Council waiver of fees for the use of a City building for a fund raiser. Mayor Drago suggested that Ms. James meet with a Subcommitte of Council (Councilmembers Penna and Teglia) to see how the City could participate, as well as greet the guests as they arrive. Mr. Jake Jones stated that he was happy that the parking subject had come up because when a person parked cement trucks on the streets and on sidewalks it contributed in the need for street repairs. He stated that some people had 13 cars in a household, and something had to be done. Ms. Marian Lightner, 425 Hazelwood Dr., wanted a restriction on neighborhood parking because some households in her neighborhood had seven cars. Mayor Drago stated that there would be a future town meeting on parking. Mr. McKibbin, 21 San Felipe, stated that because San Felipe had small garages and drive ways the parking ban would not work. Councilman Penna suggested having more bus routes to relieve the parking problems. 1/9/91 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN --'ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of 12/12/90; Special Meeting of 12/12/90; and Regular Meeting of 12/12/90. 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 1/9/91. .... 3. Resolutions approving the agreement between the City and the ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Carol McKibbin, 21 San Felipe, spoke of a lack of bus transporation in her neighborhood because of two career fami- lies having more cars, and felt that the home occupant should have the first right to park in front of their home. COMMUNITY FORUM Mayor Drago reminded citizens to take advantage of the free three week debris pickup of old refrigerators, water heaters, and the like by the Scavenger Co., and that this was a once a year new service negotiated by the Subcommittee. He commended Lt. Commander Iskra for being the first female to be put in com- mand of a naval vessel on active duty. Councilman Penna stated that he had brought up the relaxing of parking spaces when one wanted to add to their home - which had led to this discussion. He stated that other than the Health & Safety Code there were no rules on the number of people that could live in a house, and that perhaps more bus routes would alleviate the problem of parking. Mayor Drago stated that the Alta Loma stairway to E1Camino Real would soon be completed, and he had asked the Manager to get Samtrans to create a bus stop at the foot of the stairs. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved. Approved in the amount of $2,522,450.15. 1/9/91 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN '-"CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Resolutions - Continued. International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39, AFL-CIO, Unit D for 1/1/91 through 12/31/93; and the related budget amendment. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 39, AFL-CIO, UNIT D, FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993. A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 90-9 TO THE 1990-1991 OPERATING BUDGET e Resolution authorizing a budget amendment to replace four heating, ventilation and air conditioning units at the Municipal Services Building. A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 90-10 TO THE 1990-1991 OPERATING BUDGET e Motion to accept the San Mateo Force Main Project as complete in accor- dance with the plans and specifica- tions. Motion to adopt an ordinance specifying that taxi cab rates will be set by Council resolution. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.72.230 CONCERNING TAXICAB RATES OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE CONSENT CALENDAR ~0O0 RESOLUTION NO. 1-91 RESOLUTION NO. 2-91 RESOLUTION NO. 3-91 So ordered. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion with Item 7 by Councilwoman Teglia. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 6 1/9/91 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Motion to adopt an ordinance spe- cifying that taxi cab rates will be set by Council resolution. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.72.230 CONCERNING TAXICAB RATES OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 0 Resolutions granting a taxi cab fare increase and establishing a taxi cab stand on Cypress Avenue. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TAXI CAB RATES A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A TAXI CAB STAND ON CYPRESS AVENUE Director of Finance Margolis stated that this covered three issues: 1) adoption of the ordinance that sets rates by reso- lutions, and does not affect a rate increase; 2) this would be the first rate increase in 9 years and the Company's financial condition had been checked and the recommendation was to approve the rate increase by resolution; 3) Council had requested that existence of taxi cab stands be pursued in that they have one space in front of their office on Grand and another on Cypress at the corner of Grand, and it was determined that Council has full authority to designate cab stands in and of themselves. She stated that Council could remove one, however, the Cab Company has asked that the spaces remain, and had some material from the merchants in the area that were willing to speak tonight if required. She stated that the Parking Place Commission had made the recommendation that the spaces be allowed to remain with the additional provision that the Cab Co. pay the regu- lar permit fee for having use of those spaces that other merchants pay for. Councilman Penna stated that some time ago merchants had been concerned about the taxis taking up spaces on Grand Ave., however, since that time there was a new parking lot that had opened up, and he had not heard any further complaints. He stated that a letter was signed by most of the merchants in the area, and he did not see a problem with retaining the spaces. Councilwoman Teglia did not have a problem with retaining the spaces, but felt there should be a fee involved. She felt that they should be allowed to retain the two spaces they have, but be subject to the monthly permit fee, and would make the motion at the right time. M/S Teglia/Penna - To adopt the ordinance. 1/9/91 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 6. and 7. - Continued. RECESS: REDEVELOPMENT MEETING RECONVENED: .. &DMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Motion to consider a request to grant a 15 month time extension to 3/31/92 for submittal of precise plan for Phase I of Shearwater, and for all other items that may expire in the interim - continued from the 12/12/90 meeting. Boardmember/Councilman Penna stepped down from the podium at 8:05 p.m. CITY COUNCIL ITEM 8. Motion to consider a request to grant a 15 month time extension to 3/31/92 for the Shearwater Tentative Subdivision Map SA-87-91 - continued from the 12/12/90 meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1092-91 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the two resolutions and establish a taxi cab stand on Cypress, and allow the one to remain on Grand and both be subject to the permit fee. RESOLUTION NO. 4-91 RESOLUTION NO. 5-91 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Chairman Drago recessed the meeting at 7:14 p.m., and stated that the Shearwater item would be heard concurrently with the Council item. Chairman Drago reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m., all Boardmembers present. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Boardmember/Councilman Penna stated that there had been an opinion issued through the FPPC that there could be a possible conflict of interest on his part in regards to the voting on any Shearwater formations. He stated that he disagreed with that decision of the FPPC because of some questions he had on how that had come to their conclusion, but he would remove himself from the dais and abstain. Director of Economic & Community Development Costello stated that Mainspring Corp. had requested a stay for each of the two items for fifteen months, and staff was recommending a twelve month stay because of the economic turn down and it would keep the tentative map alive. She stated that the Oyster Point Overpass would be going out to bid at the time the stay is in effect, and the 15.5 million dollar contribution from Shearwater was very helpful to the project. She related that Shearwater had 1/9/91 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ~Redevelopment Item 3 - Continued. .City Council Item 8 - Continued. indicated that they would participate in an assessment district if necessary, but wanted more economic analysis before the district was established. She stated that staff was making the same twelve month stay for each of the items to 12/31/92. Councilwoman Teglia asked that the letter from Development Consultant Frank T. Cannizzaro of Mainspring Corp., dated 1/7/91, be read into the record (a copy of the letter is attached and is a per- manent part of the record of this meeting). Motion by Councilman Nicolopulos - To grant the 15 month extension for the Shearwater Tentative Subdivision Map SA-87-91. He cited fifteen reasons why he had made the Motion: lawsuits over noise flights; lengthy EIR debate and suit; no housing project aspect - Attorney advised not to include it in EIR, which had led to lawsuits; Mr. Price had difficulty in acquiring financing, Mr. Diodati had a one year option and had sold the property to Sumitomo Bank which resulted in a clouded title; bone of contention on housing the City wanted, but Mr. Price said he would do whatever Council wanted; lengthy delays placed Mr. Price in dire financial straits; severe changes in banking industry; caution over loans - a shortage of credit; credit crunch stopped high rise developments in S.F.; 3 years ago property was not reasonable; thrift and banks were more cautious in lending; less foreign capital expected here; recession has not been seen here yet; current slowdown is expected to last for 6 months; he wanted to go with the knowns - which at this time was Shearwater. He related good news: $76,000 allocation from S.M. Transportation Authority for study in S.S.F. which was something he had been working on for 2 years on intra module transportation; the study will 1/9/91 Page 7 MAINSPRING January 7, 1991 Mayor Jack Drago and Members of the City Council City of South San Francisco City Hall 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, California 94083 Re: Shearwater Dear Mayor Drago and Councilmembers: Recently, questions have arisen about the status of Shearwater. This letter is intended to address some of those questions and hopefully correct any misunderstandings that may exist. Progress on the project was substantially delayed initially by the lawsuit brought by SFO against the City and more recently by significant domestic and international economic pressures. Currently, "take out" negotiations are underway with Shearwater's Japanese partners and we at Mainspring are working diligently to find new investment capital to allow the project to move forward. Because of all the many factors outside of our control, which are necessary ingredients to the Shearwater development process, it is not possible to give any assurances as to when the project will be built. However, we continue to believe that the project is unique, that it provides a very creative solution for the re-use of the City of South San Francisco's bayfront lands, and that it will be of significant future benefit to the City, to adjoining property owners and to the Northern Peninsula generally. 'However, to achieve the Shearwater vision in these difficult times, the City's assistance and cooperation is imperative. Mainspring Corporation 395 Oyster POint Blvd Su,te 405 South San Francisco CA 940B0 415 266.9080 FAX 415 266 8930 1/9/91 Page 7a Mayor Jack Drago January 7, 1991 Page Two... Some of the key issues that have been raised concerning the project are as follows: 1. Development Program The development program for Shearwater contemplates doing the grading and contaminated soils clean-up work first, then the public improvements and some site amenities, followed by building construction. Building construction will of course take place in phases to address market conditions that exist at that time. The basic funding for most of the grading and clean-up and for the public improvements is planned to come from an Assessment District Bond issue to be sold by the City. Funding for other public facilities/amenities was anticipated to come from tax increments and other revenues generated by the project as development occurred. 2. Impact of the SFO Lawsuit The Tentative Map for the project was approved on December 11, 1985. On January 14, 1986 the San Francisco Internat~Qnal Airport (SFO) brought suit against the City of South San Francisco alleging a number of things including that the environmental impact review process was defective. The trial court agreed with that allegation. The lawsuit effectively brought the project to a halt by creating uncertainties as to if and when Shearwater could proceed. Besides draining working capital reserved for project activities, the lawsuit also reduced the value of the project making it extremely difficult to attract additional capital typically required for a project of this complexity and magnitude. This lawsuit was not resolved until March 10, 1990, when the Court of Appeals ordered suspension of further development of the Shearwater Project until completion of a Supplemental EIR which the City completed shortly thereafter. By that time, the domestic and international financing markets had changed very significantly. 1/9/91 Pa§e 7b Mayor Jack Drago January 7, 1990 Page Three... Stay of the Tentative Map In previous correspondence, we requested the City Council grant a stay of the Tentative Map expiration date for a period of 15-months to March 31, 1992. That request was necessary due to: (1) The past lawsuit between the Airport and the city, substantially delayed the project; and (2) Because of the current uncertainty of the capital markets, adequate time is required to raise the funds necessary to restructure and re-capitalize the project and to provide the guarantee bonds necessary to complete the Final Map requirements. In regards to this latter issue, economists are uncertain as to how long the current financial market condition will remain. Predictions have ranged anywhere between 6-months to sometime into 1992. In the real estate development business, capital financing usually follows consumer up-turns. Accordingly, in order for the project to have a reasonable opportunity to attract capital it is important that the Tentative Map be available to preserve the value of the project and its marketability through this period of economic uncertainty. We believe a 15-month stay period is reasonable under the circumstances. Land-Use Program The original concept for the project was to develop office, retail, public recreational and public access uses on the site. Working with the City, the sponsor was encouraged to include a housing component and also to provide a site for a convention center. The housing component was the major reason for the lawsuit by SFO. The conference/convention center component was not attractive to the project sponsor because generally such facilities require ongoing subsidies in order to cover costs and alternatively, it detracted from the so-called highest and best use of the property, which in the sponsors view was commercial/retail. However, in an effort to be as cooperative with the City as possible, the sponsor included a convention center use on Lot 3. 1/9/91 Pa§e 7c Mayor Jack Drago January 7, 1991 Page Four... Se In 1989, the City advised the sponsor that the convention center facility in Shearwater would no longer be required since a conference center was then being proposed at another location on Airport Boulevard. At that point, the issue became moot, except for the need to apply to the City for modifications to the specific plan to eliminate the convention center use. We have not proceeded with that application up until this time because, while it was important, it certainly was not urgent in light of all of the other activities underway at Shearwater. Also, since the issue was thought to be moot, the modification could take place in time as the project moved further along in its development program. Convention Center site Recently, suggestions have been made to once again locate a convention center on the Shearwater site. While the project sponsor is willing to work with the City in helping it achieve whatever objective it chooses, we see no economic benefit to the project to have a convention center located within its boundaries unless there is substantial subsidy provided by the City or others to offset the loss in economic value of the property. While we are open to discussing the matter with the City, we certainly are not encouraging that option. The issue of site availability for such a facility also needs to be addressed. As indicated above, we cannot be certain as to when or even if, all the necessary site work within the project area will take place. In a possible but, not necessarily probable, optimistic scenario, it is conceivable that a reorganization and recapitalization of the project could take place within the next 6-months including a sale of an assessment bond issued by the city for site improvements. Should that occur, site improvement work could probably st~rt within 3-months afterwards and be completed over the following 18-month period. At that time, a site for the convention center might become available but, of course, there is no guarantee that any of the other accompanying improvements in the project area will have been committed or be under construction. In short, the timely availability of the site cannot be assured at this time. 1/9/91 Page 7d Mayor Jack Drago January 7, 1991 Page Five... 6. Overpass Funding The Shearwater share of the Oyster Point Overpass funding package ($9.1 million contribution and $6.4 million loan advance to the City) was negotiated with the City in 1985. At that time, the sponsors' expectation was that the Project would be under development for at least four to five years before overpass construction got underway in the late 1980's/early 1990's. Funds from project construction financing at the time of obtaining a building permit and possibly tax increments generated during this period of time would be used to pay the Shearwater share. Obviously, the SFO lawsuit changed that development schedule and delayed the project into an economic environment over which the sponsor has no control. However, the Shearwater share still must come from the same sources of funding. Because of these changes in schedules and economic circumstances, the mechanics of how this funding can best be achieved need to be further negotiated with City staff. Hopefully, all of the above will help clarify any misunderstandings about the status and prospect for completion of the Shearwater Project. We would certainly be pleased to respond to any questions about the above or any other Shearwater issues. We would like to also encourage your support of a 15-month stay to the expiration date for the Tentative Map. We can very well understand the disappointment and perhaps loss of confidence that some of you have had regarding the progress of the Shearwater Project. I can assure you that the project sponsors as well as Mainspring, as the development manager, share many of those same frustrations. However, the creative vision that the project brought to the Oyster Point area and to the City of South San Francisco remains. That vision and the significant, past efforts of both the City and the sponsor to obtain approvals for the Project from other governmental agencies would be lost should the Tentative Map be left to expire or should the project not be given an adequate opportunity to be re-capitalized. 1/9/91 Page 7e Mayor Jack Drago January 7, 1991 Page Six... The alternative to not preserving this opportunity is very likely a site that remains virtually as is with nothing meaningful being developed in the area for years to come. The development approval process, with compounding environmental and special interest demands, and financing processes have become increasingly more complex, time consuming and costly. Every year brings new laws and new players into the public approval process, especially as they relate to waterfront sites. Capital markets have become more volatile and unpredictable. The time and capital risks associated with starting the process over again for this site with its recent history of lawsuits, approval delays and related financial difficulties do not provide an attractive investment profile to prospective investors compared with other opportunities. We submit for your consideration the notion that the best opportunity for realizing any significant development in this former industrial site would be realized by preserving the Shearwater opportunity by agreeing to stay the Tentative Map expiration date until March 31, 1992. Thank you for your courtesies and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Frank T. Cannizzaro Development Consultant~lr/ Mainspring Corporation FTC/cb cc: Jesus Armas 1/9/91 Page 7f AGENDA r 3. and 8. Shearwater Items - Continued. from the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council respective items. ACTION TAKEN cover moving the station to the Shearwater Project, and would begin in 6 or 7 months; $36,000,000 is proposed for the project, and he commended Mayor Drago for its success. Second to the Motion by Councilman/Board- member Haffey. Mayor/Chairman Drago questioned the hesi- tancy for the formation of an assessment district, and the request for an econo- mic analysis. Director of Economic & Community Development Costello stated that the assessment district would assure the City that it will take place, and the City would receive the money within 30 days of request. She stated that at that time if there was no money then an assessment district would be set up. Mayor/Chairman Drago stated that he did not want to jeopardize the Oyster Point Overpass and was at the point of down scaling this project. Councilwoman/Boardmember Teglia stated that she was prepared to make a Motion to do just that, and was prepared to go with one year after directing staff to begin an assessment district to secure funding for the Overpass. She stated that in her reading of the OPA that stands separate to the tentative map. Councilman/Boardmember Haffey questioned if Councilman/Boardmember Nicolopulos would amend his motion to twelve months. Acting City Attorney/Counsel Haile stated, on the tentative map stay it would be improper to impose conditions at this time, but it would be appropriate to initiate the assessment district but not to take the two together. Councilman/Boardmember Nicolopulos quest- ioned what difference three months made. 1/9/91 Page 8 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ---3. and 8. Shearwater Items - Continued from the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council respective items. Councilman/Boardmember Haffey stated that it was a matter of expediency, and the second motion that appeared to be coming of paramount concern was for the Oyster Point, and twelve months is reasonable. Mr. Cannizzaro stated that the more time - the better, but they can live with the twelve months. Amended Motion/Second Nicolopulos/Haffey - To approve a twelve month stay for the Shearwater Tentative Subdivision Map SA-87-91. Acting City Attorney/Counsel Haile referred this to a one time stay, and after one year it was over - it was not an extension, but a stay. Mr. Cannizzaro stated that equivalent to the lawsuit - fifteen months could put it together - the lawsuit had been for 52 months, and after 12 months staff will look for more stays equivalent to the lawsuit. Acting City Attorney/Counsel Haile stated that there were extensions and the local code provided the final map 24 months to file and included sections of the Subdivision Map Act which allows the Council to grant extensions from time to time period to period for and additional three years. He stated that we are dealing with Subsection C that when a project is faced with a lawsuit they come in right away and say, I want a stay for the time this is under litigation. He stated that there is no time limit except sometime before the tentative map expires and the request has been filed by the Developer, and the Council has 40 days. He stated that the language of the Code is that there be a one time stay for the period of the )itigation or any lessor period. He stated that the Developer had requested 15 months and the recommen- 1/9/91 Page 9 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS !3. and 8. - Continued. CITY COUNCIL ACTION REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION ADJOURNMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS dation from staff was for 12 months. Councilman/Boardmember Nicolopulos requested a vote on the 15 month exten- sion of the Tentative Subdivision Map. Motion failed by majority roll call vote, Councilman Nicolopulos voted yes, and Councilman Penna abstained. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To approve the request for a stay of expiration due to litigation on the Shearwater Tentative Subdivision Map SA-87-91 and grant the extension to 12/31/91. Carried by majority roll call vote, Councilman Penna abstained. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To direct staff to immediately begin the process for form- ing an assessment district and obtain financing for the sole purpose of generating the Shearwater's financial obligation for the Oyster Point Overcrossing Project, and the satisfac- tion of their obligation. Carried by majority roll call vote, Councilman Penna abstained. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To accept the request for consideration for a time extension for precise plan for Phase I of Shearwater, and for all other items that may expire in the interim for an exten- sion to 12/31/91. Carried by majority roll call vote, Boardmember Penna abstained. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 8:57 p.m. for the Redevelopment Agency. 1/9/91 Page 10 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Councilman Penna Returned to the Podium. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Motion to adopt a fee waiver ~ob assistance program for low income resident youths participating in recreation programs. Councilman Penna returned to the podium at 8:58 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Director of Recreation & Community Services Jewell stated that in response to the Park & Recreation Commission staff had contacted several neighboring cities to obtain information and possible alter- natives related to programming for low income households. He stated that many cities do not have a formal policy in place, many do allow for either partial or entire fee waivers. He then proceeded to describe how the proposed waiver policy would work. Councilman Haffey stated that he was sup- portive in concept, but felt this should be on a fiscal year basis rather than a calendar year. He questioned if the Director had an estimate of the amount of waivers to be requested. Director of Recreation & Community Services Jewell responded that initially it would be less than $1,000, and when the word got out it could be $5,000. Councilman Haffey felt that it should run concurrent with the budget, and staff should do homework on a census and the impacts. Councilwoman Teglia stated that it was important to get an understanding of the impacts because the programs have to be self supportive. She suggested sending it back to the Commission, and perhaps setting up a trust of City contributions to be used for whatever is recommended. Mayor Drago suggested that staff present it in April with the budget. Councilman Penna stated that this was something needed now in our community, and the Council was only talking about a few thousand dollars to get the kids off the street. 1/9/91 Page 11 ^ ~ E N D ^ A C T I 0 N T A K E N i~<_ ~'.~2 --~ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Motion - Continued. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. Public Hearing - Consideration of Zoning Amendment ZA-90-62, and Negative Declaration No. 705 to amend the South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapters 20.06 and 20.24 to provide for limited auto rental facilities within hotels in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.87; Conduct Public Hearing; Motion to waive reading and introduce the ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 20.06 AND 20.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Councilman Haffey stated that he would agree if the numbers were hard and fast, but they are not, and he felt more infor- mation was needed. Discussion followed: that a limit could be set until July to get the program going; Councilwoman Teglia was concerned about who picks up the 50%, and if there was a limit on the number of classes they could take; there was not a limit on the number of classes they could take; Councilman Nicolopulos questioned how this had evolved, and whether a preci- dence was being set; and whether there was a violation of their First Amendment by requesting proof of income~ that it was discretionary if they wanted to disclose it, etc. Park & Recreation Commissioner Jones stated that the kids have attended the commission meetings, and they say they can not afford to go swimming, and yet we spend thousands of dollars painting over grafitti and give free lessons to employees -- why not give to needy children. Councilman Haffey stated that he wanted to look at alternatives. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in its entirety. Chief Planner Solomon stated that this ordinance had been prepared pursuant to complaints the City received about availability of parking in some hotels. He stated that it had become apparent that several auto rental firms were im- pacting hotel parking for guests. Councilman Haffey left the podium at 9:24 p.m. and did not return to the meeting. 1/9/91 Page 12 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N ~ ~'~L ~'gLe - ]UBLIC HEARINGS _~0. Public Hearing - Continued. CODE TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED AUTO RENTAL FACILITIES WITHIN HOTELS PUBLIC HEARINGS Associate Planner Cordes stated that there could be as many as 50 rental cars parked at the hotels at a given time, and people utilizing the hotels were complaining. Discussion followed: the Mayor did not think that any rental cars should be parked there; that the hotels were experiencing a 90% occupancy, and the crunch was coming from people coming to the hotel for lunch; whether Burlingame allowed the rental cars to park at the hotels; that the rental cars operate out of another location in Burlingame and were independently owned; that there were three agencies around the Airport, so it was not like there was a shortage and Councilman Penna would like to ban the use; that the Commission did consider a prohibition, but the hotels want to be as attractive as possible; the intent had been no repairs on site, and the parking would be reviewed by staff; to allow five cars to be made available for patrons, etc. Mayor Drago invited those wishing to speak in favor of the item to step to the dais - no one did, and he closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Teglia did not think the City could tell them they could not have a phone for this use, but could say they could not store vehicles on the site. Mr. Jim White, Holiday and Grovsner, spoke of the need to be able to compete and would support a permit, and would work with staff. He stated that a shor- tage of parking was not to their benefit. He questioned the standards for an assessment of parking which he felt should be part of City Code and not arbitrarily placed by staff. Mayor Drago reopened the Public Hearing. 1/9/91 Page 13 A G E N D A A C T I 0 N T A K E N ~. '~'i.'~ - ~UBLIC HEARINGS 10. Public Hearing - Continued. Councilman Penna Left the Podium: !1. Public Hearing - To consider a recommendation to Change the Basic PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Enespo stated that he had six stalls which he rented for Hertz, and at any time he could go to Embassy Suites and find 30 stalls, and he felt that limiting this could be devastating. Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To approve Negative Declaration No. 705, and waive reading and introduce the ordinance. Discussion followed: whether this was punitive; why should the City subsidize this use - Burlingame does not allow it and are very successful; with the Holiday Inn that could be taken into consid- deration; sending it back to the Planning Commission; parking standards and parking demands; should look at a compromise and allow up to six stalls ; the formula used for hotel parking in the past; make an analysis on code regula- tions rather than on original use permit; send back to the Planning Commission, etc. Motion withdrawn. Discussion followed: whether the hotel people had received notices that this was on the agenda; notices were sent to hotel people for the Planning Commission meeting and no one showed up; Mayor Drago directed the item be sent back to staff and return to the Council on 2/27/91, and readvertise the Public Hearing; that because they were Airport hotels it had been figures that they would not need as much parking, etc. Councilman Penna stated that due to the fact that this was a Client of one of his tenants, he would excuse himself from the podium and not take part in the discussion or vote at 10:23 p.m. Mayor Drago opened the Public Hearing. 1/9/91 Page 14 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN '-'~UBLIC HEARINGS .1. Public Hearing - Continued. Life Support transportation services by utilizing a private ambulance company; Public Hearing continued from 12/12/90. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE (GOLDEN GATE AMBULANCE) Councilman Penna Returned to the Podium: ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 2. Reappointment of eligible Board and Commission Members. 13. Council assignments. ~l~ ~ Requests from Councilwoman Teglia: PUBLIC HEARINGS Fire Chief Feuerstein stated that the Council had approved the soliciting of proposals from private ambulance com- panies to provide basic life support ambulance service in S.S.F.. He stated that Golden Gate Ambulance had submitted the lowest responsible proposal with a six minute response time. Mayor Drago closed the Public Hearing. MIS Teqlia/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 6-91 Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna abstained. Councilman Penna returned to the podium at 10:25 p.m. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL M/S Teglia/Penna - To reappoint: Planning Commissioners - Robert Mantegani, Louis A. Matteucci, Alan N. Zellmer; Recreation Commissioners - Pedro Gonzalez, Alfred E. Salogga; Housing Authority Boardmembers - Lena Dietrich, Ernestine Nilmeyer; Housing Tenant Boardmember - Alexander Frendo; Personnel Boardmember - Anthony E. Smith; Historic Preservation Commissioner - Victor Feudale. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To accept Mayor Drago's appointments (copy of the list is attached and a permanent part of the minutes of this meeting). Councilwoman Teglia requested infor- mation: on a 25 mph speed limit at the senior citizens center as it is in San Bruno; how better equipped is the City in the event of another major earthquake; where is the revision to the smoking ordinance. 1/9/91 Page 15 DATE: TO: FROM: SUlklECT: CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM December 21, 1990 Honorable City Council Mayor, Jack Drago COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS 1991 Intergovernmental Affairs Haffey/Teglia Oyster Point Harbor District Advisory Committee South San Francisco School District Liaison County Jail Subcommittee Lead Councilperson Haffey Teglia Teglia Co- Representative Teglia Haffey Haffey Public Facilities Teglia/Nicolopulos Conference Center City Entrances Orange Park Expansion Buri Buri Park Magnolia Center Park & Recreation Master Plan Public Buildings (Recreation, Teglia Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Teglia Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Library, Fire, Police, etc.) Nicolopulos Neighborhood Enhancement Program Teglia Nicolopulos Teglia Teglia Nicolopulos Teglia Teglia Teglia Nicolopulos Administrative and Finance Haffey/Drago Goals and Objectives Reorganization Finance, Budget and Audit Haffey Drago Haffey Drago Haffey Drago 1-9--91 Page 1Sa --Cultural Relations Penna/Teglia 'Lucca Week Japan Relations Cultural Arts Sister City Relations Lead CouncilDerson Teglia Penna Teglia Penna Co- Representative Penna Teglia Penna Teglia Business Relations Penna/Nicolopulos Downtown Merchants Chamber of Commerce Downtown Revitalization PIBC Penna Penna Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Penna Penna TransDortation Drago/Nicolopulos --Oyster Point Interchange ,Hickey Boulevard Expansion Measure A Improvements Rapid Water Transit (Intermodal Facility) Westborough/Gellert Non-Developed Property Plan Drago Drago Drago Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Drago Drago Reqional Assignments City/County Association of Governments Airport: Community Roundtale Land Use Committee JPA Catchment Basins Legislative Committee San Mateo County San Mateo County Visitors & Convention Bureau Representative Drago Penna Haffey Drago Teglia Alternate Nicolopulos Teglia Nicolopulos Nicolopulos Haffey 1-9-91 Page 15b ~Re~ional Assignments Remresentative San Mateo Operational Area Emergency Services Nicolopulos Association of Bay Area Governments Nicolopulos San Mateo County Council of Cities Assignments San Mateo County Hazardous Waste Management Plan Criminal Justice Commission Bay Crossings State Study Bay Area Air Quality Drago Teglia Drago Nicolopulos Alternate Penna Penna 1-9-91 Page 15c AGENDA ACTION TAKEN '--'GOOD AND WELFARE CLOSED SESSION 14. Closed session for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters, labor relations, property nego- tiations and litigation. 15. Motion to adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 1/16/91 at 7:00 p.m., City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 400 Grand Ave., South San Francisco for the purpose of a study session for discussion of: 1) Policy Direction on 1991-92 Budget; 2) Orange Park Master Plan Implementation; 3) Westborough Common Greens; 4) E1 Camino Corridor Land Use Study. ADJOURNMENT GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. CLOSED SESSION Council chose not to hold a Closed Session. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 1/16/91, at 7:00 p.m., City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 400 Grand Ave., South San Francisco for the purpose of a study session for discussion of: 1) Policy Direction on 1991-92 Budget; 2) Orange Park Master Plan Implementation; 3) Westborough Common Greens; 4) E1Camino Corridor Land Use Study. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 10:30 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, City~erk City of South San Francisco ~ck Dr'ago~ ity of South San Francisco 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. 1/9/91 Page 16