HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1998-08-11Mayor Eugene R. Mullin
Council:
James L. Datzman
Joseph A. Fernekes
Karyl Matsumoto
lohn R. Penna
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
VI)J.; 3
August 11, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
AUGUST 11, 1998
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, that
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, the 1 lth day of August
1998, at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco,
California.
Purpose of the meeting is a study session for discussion of:
SunChase GA California - Terrabay Phase II and III
City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Dated: August 3, 1998
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
(Cassette No. 1)
SunChase GA California - Terrabay Phase II and III
ACTION TAKEN
5:38 p.m. Mayor Mullin presiding.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Datzman, Fernekes, Matsumoto,
Penna and Mullin.
None.
Mayor Mullin stated this study session will be con-
cluded in one hour, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and
from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the Council will eat
dinner.
Chief Planner Harnish stated he would take ten to
fifteen minutes, the applicant five to ten and then the
developer, that is going to purchase Phase Two, has
a description.
Mayor Mullin stated then they would entertain
speakers from the audience for the last twenty min-
utes and wrap up the study session at 6:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
.~unChase GA California - Terrabay - Continued.
Councilman Penna stated, do to the fact that he is a
real estate broker, he will abstain on all land use
issues from here on in. The FPPC has ruled that
realtors have a conflict of interest, so until that gets
resolved he will step down from any conflict of
interest land use issues, and proceeded to leave the
podium.
City Attorney Mattas stated the Political Reform Act
prohibits participation, if it is reasonable that it will
have a material effect and that can include a finan-
cial interest. He stated the FPPC has expanded the
scope for real estate agents, which is what Council-
man Penna mentioned on the FPPC advise letter on
foreseeable income to real estate agents and brokers
for real estate transactions, then it is reasonable that
it will be a conflict of interest to take part in any
land use decision by a Councilperson which was a
recent FPPC opinion for a Councilperson in another
City. He stated Councilman Penna does not have a
contractual relationship, it is only that he is in real
estate, and the FPPC says that could be a conflict of
interest, for when a home owner has his home re-
sold there is income tbr the broker or agent. As a
result Councilman Penna has decided to excuse
himself until the regulation has been modified. He
stated the Association of Realtors has made an at-
tempt to have a clarification from the legislature, be-
cause if they need a 2/3 vote it is hard to find the
votes for the bills. The FPPC has started a process
to revise the administration itself, and it is possible
for a clarification for a clear understanding tbr es-
crow and title companies. He stated the regulatory
change, that process, will go on for the next six to
nine months and at the close of that it will be, per-
haps, when agents and brokers can participate.
Councilmember Matsumoto questioned if the Coun-
cilmembers should not discuss issues as long as they
are land issues with Councilmember Penna.
City Attorney Mattas replied yes, he will provide
the Council with memos that explain the parameters
to explain that. The FPPC does include preliminary
negotiations and discussions and Councilman Penna
will abstain, but he is still a broker in the City and
in his role as a broker he is capable of advocating as
a broker and that is why he will abstain.
Mayor Mullin stated he just attended a critique of
local California government and they average more
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
,_$..unChase GA California o Terrabay - Continued.
than one per Council and 85% of city business is
land use, so it is conceivable. He thinks the ruling
is very broad and needs more interpretation, but he
appreciates Councilman Penna's concerns and is
hopeful there will be clarifying language or they
come up with some rule to allow Councilman Penna
to resume his position on Council with respect to
land use issues.
Chief Planner Harnish related: the project schedule
has been accelerating; the applicant has an alterna-
tive, the mitigation alternative, that is in the environ-
mental review process; they started the EIR on
7/16/98 and the review period is up Friday; the
Planning Commission public hearing is in September
and the Council in October, that is if there are only
the two comments we have today; there was testi-
mony at the public hearing on a limited set of inter-
ests which can be addressed in ten days to two
weeks, but he anticipates more from the Sierra Club
and Mountain Watch people and that will take four
to five weeks; if that is quick, he expects the final
EIR to be out in September, and he does not know
how many hearings for it depends on the volume of
material; he described the three residential neigh-
borhoods - Woods, Commons and Point, one com-
mercial area and in the midst is the archaeological
site and the green area of the current project that
will remain in open space and will affect the shell
mound by covering it; he went through Phase III as
proposed, as of January, and the alternative of the
shell mound not having any development which
would have the same amount of commercial devel-
opment; he discussed the circulation, parking, ar-
chaeology, biology and geology.
Mr. Dennis Breen, President of Sunchase for the
Terrabay Project, gave the Council elaborate maps
and said they are working with staff to address
things raised. He stated some of the mitigation may
not be issues, but he will address as many as possi-
ble. He related: 22 feet private street widths with
8' parking and no cars parked in the street; a city
street that is non-major is 37' wide with 28' parking
on each site; these streets are 22' and parking on
one side that is 8'; in the Woods Project he thinks
some of the parking and mitigation issues addressed
in the EIR were based on a January plan; this is
what it has been revised too, they have worked
with the City Engineer and reached what we believe
and sometimes the grade is steeper to bring down
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
..SunChase GA California - Terrabay - Continued.
the retaining wall and minimize the grading and not
go so far up the mountain; he is not sure that special
event parking is required; the roadways are accessed
from both sides of the street; he showed the com-
mercial area that has been submitted to the city on
the archaeological site, a mitigation that was CEQA
and had it covered with parking.
Mr. Walt Rector stated the plan is for a corporate
headquarters for a specific user and it calls for park-
ing on the right-of-way on the frontage road.
Mr. Paul Danma, Architect, related: explained a
little about the grade; the parking garage sits 27'
about sea level, so the parking structure will not
require cutting into the earth; the office building sits
at approximately 70' above grade and the existing
grade is approximately 70' and they kept the height
down to minimize the impact on the land; it is a 10'
office building at the upper level; it has 342,000 sq.
ft.; landscaping will occur to help mitigate the im-
pact to the garage.
Mayor Mullin asked each of the speakers to limit
themselves to a few minutes to allow time for Coun-
cil discussion before the adjournment.
Mr. Perry Matlock, 300 2nd #5, S.F., stated he is a
volunteer in the Internal Indian Counsel that is an
organization working in the United Nations and he is
familiar with Indian issues. This is the homeland
of the Ohlone Indians and they will always be here.
He made reference to a 1916 report discussing the
state of the shell mounds, which says there is not a
single mound that is in pristine condition, but
this mound is the one of a few that is in tact, it is
coastal and on a shore line - which is phenomenal
for most were crematorium burials. This is one of
the few left in the Terrabay. It would be great if it
is eliminated from the Project, because any con-
struction will permanently destroy the mound which
is one of the few left to preserve, for the tribe is
indigenous to the bay area and its destruction would
be a cultural genocide, which he does not believe
should happen. He urged the Council not to allow
Phase III to go forward, and the indians can appreci-
ate their area which is one of a kind and is a cultural
cemetery.
Mr. Leland Behan, 186 Huntington Dr., D.C.,
stated he is a native American and the high schools
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN '-~
._S_unChase GA California - Terrabay - Continued.
should be proud of native Americans, for they are
unique.
Mr. Will Two Bear Guillore, 140 Mateo Ave.,
D.C., stated, it looks like the City is doing a good
job trying to save the shell mounds, which the prop-
erty owner is also trying to do. He was talking to
Mr. Michael Wilson who told him he would like to
put it to a vote, about what they are going to do, put
it to the people of S.S.F. He does not agree and
believes the property should go to the County for
the County park. He stated his other interest - if
people go to see the shell mounds and the hotels are
there, he does not believe that is right for the
mounds should be preserved and the buildings
should be off-site.
Mr. Nick Ribtzoff, 1678 25th Ave., stated he came
here to voice his no vote against Phase III. He
believes any value cannot be equal to the intrinsic
value of the shell mounds, and he hopes it can be
added to the State park system for that is the hon-
orable thing to do.
Mr. Dan Shattuc, Sunnyvale, stated the notice says
it is a study session to discuss SunChase GA Cali-
fornia - Terrabay Phase II and III, which he did not
come to talk about, but something that has an impact
on the project. He related his concern on wetlands:
there are considerable wetlands, and some are found
and a lot were graded in the initial process because
the County didn't know it was most significant to
save wetlands; the previous Developer got a permit
before and we called the Corps. of Engineers for a
cease and desist order, and it was done, but it was
done between July and August and the seasonal
wetlands dry up; there are five gallons a minute
flowing, and there was a little piece of ground that
served cattle and there were wetlands and it is im-
portant to save the wetlands; if you look at page ten
- why we are trying to save the wetlands, this prop-
erty emits millions of gallons of water and some is
absorbed and it goes into the air or the sewage
treatment plant.
Mr. Douglas Butler, 133 Adrian Ave., stated he is a
long time resident, and has a long time concern with
the integrity of San Bruno Mountain, the Indian
Counsel and the Mountain Watch for the whole
valley should be preserved. He stated the Mountain
Watch and Indian Counsel are non-profit organiza-
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
SunChase GA California - Terrabay - Continued.
tions with 350 people and this proposal will dese-
crate the site and the shell mounds for this is critical
endangered open space for residents and their educa-
tion, so the preservation of the site is vital. It is the
region's last such place and the old argument of
Sunchase must be reexamined about the Ohlone
mound, and it should be part of the County or State
park.
Ms. Jan Pont, 111 Belmont Ave., stated she too has
concerns because she is a neighbor of this lovely
project of Terrabay Woods, east and west is next
door to her. She has concerns about the big EIR
that will have to be done, for this is close to her
home. She requested that a notice be placed in the
paper when a public hearing and when work is
going to be done for there is a considerable amount
of dust and people have allergies. She believes
there are way too many homes being developed,
both single and detached. Some are 3, 4 and five
bedrooms which is a lot of people and close togeth-
er. She would like to see lower density and fewer
homes to be built. There could be five teenagers in
a house with a lot of cars. Her main concern is
there won't be a wide enough area, so the easement
should be a little wider for parking will be a big
problem for the people. She hopes there will be
greater input on Phase II and III, and she would like
to have the shell mounds preserved, for how many
hotels do we need - how many hotels do we really
need. Her other concern is that too many people
will be in her neighborhood and they don't need
many more. She asked if the Developer would build
a scale model to make it easier for the residents to
see.
Mr. David Schooley, P. O. Box AO, Brisbane,
stated that his group has been working for 30 years
to protect portions of San Bruno Mountain, we won
some and lost others, but we are doing an intense
effort for it is critical for the peninsula and the
whole bay area. He stated it is not just the shell
mounds, there are two large and a small one, and in
between is the valley and we have things that should
be said. There is no study to learn about the valley
between the two shell mounds. Phase III, the shell
mound, is here and the valley goes from here and
has a shell mound on two areas that has been a
living activity for five thousand years. There also is
marked a shell mound that could be under Old
Bayshore or 101, so it is not known and the pres-
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
_ .SunChase GA California - Terrabay - Continued.
ence of the rare and endangered species and it is the
last place for a native activity with the birds and the
wildlife is not known and should be preserved. So,
our concern is the rare and endangered species, but
there is material that has just come out on the
Ohlone Indians.
Discussion followed: is this the best we have iden-
tiffed on the Ohlone Indians; to the best of staff's
knowledge this is the extent of the shell mound area;
is this the first anyone has heard about a corporate
headquarters; yes; will construction around the
preserved area destroy the shell mound; it is an
issue raised and the Developer feels that pulling
development back is more than adequate; the devel-
oper is working with a designer to make it more
public space and more enhancement for visitors; are
the streets private or public streets; private streets;
the plans continue to evolve for the problems of the
geologic impacts and staff is treating them as
mitigations and are working on configuring that;
staff saw the elevations for the first time and that is
why they say they have not reviewed the whole
project; Vice Mayor Datzman feels the problem of
rock slides is important to look at; staff is going
through those in detail and has two or three people
to help them formulate the plan.
Mr. Del Schenharl, 321 Alta Mesa, stated he had
lived in S.S.F. for over a decade and before that in
Daly City. He supports the open space alternative
to protect the whole shell mounds.
Discussion followed: what happens with the project
that does identify a large block of land around the
mounds to satisfy the concerns; what happens to the
project, does it fall apart if the Council doesn't meet
the time frame; Council has the authority to approve
a proposal and if it chooses, it can modify it; look at
the alternative, even if the applicant decides it is not
a project he wants to have; several things had to
happen for this to be approved by next month, the
first is to prepare a final EIR in 16 days, and the
second requirement is that staff gets limited com-
ments; there have been several comments tonight
and there are more coming from the Sierra Club, so
the Chief Planner's position is that it is virtually
impossible to get an EIR out by the end of this
month; Mr. Rector is aware that is impossible, and
is used to working with concerned groups to try to
resolve their issues; Mayor Mullin expressed his
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
S._._unChase GA California - Terrabay - Continued.
ADJOURNMENT:
appreciation for the input given and for staff's ef-
forts to get this far.
M/S Fernekes/Datzman - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 6:50 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Barbara A. Battaya, City Cle~/
City of South San Francisco
APPROVED.
E~Mayo~
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica-
tions, 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.
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Mayor Eugene R. Mullin
Council:
James L. Datzman
Joseph A. Fernekes
Karyl Matsumoto
Iohn R. Penna
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
August 11, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
AUGUST 11, 1998
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, that
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, the 1 lth day of August, at
7:05 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California.
Purpose of the meeting:
Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.9, for a conference with legal counsel on existing litigation - Molieri vs.
City of South San Francisco
Dated: August 10, 1998
City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1)
ROLL CALL:
Closed Session, pursuant to GC 54956.9, for a conference
with legal counsel on existing litigation - Molieri vs. City
of South San Francisco
RECALL TO ORDER:
ACTION TAKEN
11:19 p.m. Mayor Mullin presiding.
Council Present: Datzman, Fernekes, Matsumoto,
Penna and Mullin.
Council Absent: None.
Council entered a Closed Session at 11:20 p.m. to
discuss the item noticed.
Mayor Mullin recalled the meeting to order at 11:40
p.m., all Council was present, no action was taken
and direction was given.
M/S Fernekes/Datzman - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
ADJOURNMENT:
Time of adjournment was 11:41 p.m.
I~ESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
APPROVED.
Barbara A. Battaya, City
City of South San Francisco
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica-
tions, 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.
8/11/98
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Mayor Eugene R. Mullin
Council:
James L. Datzman
Joseph A. Fernekes
Karyl Matsumoto
John R. Penna
MINUTES
City Council
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
August 11, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
AUGUST 11, 1998
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, that
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, the 1 lth day of August
1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco,
California.
Purpose of the meeting:
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS - Acknowledgement of Badminton Program Participants
- CAFR Award - Assistant Finance Director Freeman
AGENDA REVIEW
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNITY FORUM/COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of 7/21/98, and Special Meeting of 7/28/98.
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 8/12/98.
3. Resolution authorizing agreements with Multi-City TSM Agency (MTSMA) and Rail Shuttle Bus Service.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO
IMPLEMENT RAIL - SHUTTLE SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR EAST OF 101 AREA
4. Resolution approving MOU with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1507.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1507 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
CONSENT CALENDAR
o
Motion to accept the ADA Play Area renovations as complete in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions.
6. Resolution authorizing the second amendment to the BBN Technologies Agreement.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH BBN TECHNOL-
OGIES TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $10,000 AND AMENDING THE 1998-99
OPERATING BUDGET (NO. 99-2)
7. Motion to accept as complete the ANIP Phase XV in accordance with the plans and specifications.
o
Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program master contractual
service agreement with Corlett Skaer & Devoto Architects.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER CON-
TRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORLETr, SKAER & DeVOTO WITH REGARD TO
THE AIRCRAFT NOISE INSULATION PROGRAM
Motion to approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of
Parking Lot No. 14 at 432 Baden Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.
Public Hearing - Consideration of changes to the Master Fee schedule for charges for various departments
in the City; Public Hearing opened on 6/24/98 and continued to 8/11/98; hear testimony and adopt
resolution.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
11.
Public Hearing - to consider ND 98-004, GP 98-004, RZ 98-004, SA-98-004 and Subdivision Agreement,
Southpark/Kaiser Foundation, Summerhill Homes, to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration to amend
the General Plan Land Use designation of the site from Planned Industrial to Medium Density Residential,
to reclassify the site from Planned Industrial (P-I) Zoning District to Medium Density Residential (R-2-H)
Zoning District, to adopt a Planned Unit Development allowing exceptions from City development
standards including reduced lot size and setbacks, and adopting a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and
Development Agreement with provisions regarding senior housing, Colma Creek linear park, and payment
of in-lieu fees allowing the development of 153 dwellings and common area, situated at a site bounded by
West Orange Avenue, Railroad Avenue, and the future North Canal Street extension in accordance with
the S.S.F. Municipal Code Titles 19 and 20; Public Hearing opened on 7/21/98 and continued; hear
testimony, adopt resolution approving Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 98-004 and GPA 98-004 and
SA 98-004, motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance; motion
to waive reading and introduce an ordinance approving the development agreement.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 98-004, GPA 98-004
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
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AfiENDA
ACTION TAKEN
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing - Continued.
TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, PUD 98-004 AND SA 98-004
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT VACANT 18.9
ACRE SITE BOUNDED BY WEST ORANGE AVENUE, RAILROAD AVENUE AND THE FUTURE
EXTENSION OF NORTH CANAL STREET, AND THE CITY CORPORATION YARD FROM
PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (P-I) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2-H)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH PARK
12.
Public Hearing - Consideration of ZA-98-047 and ND-98-047 establishing regulations for cremation
facilities; Conduct Public Hearing, Motion to approve Negative Declaration 98-047, Motion to waive
reading and introduce an ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 20.06.007(q) TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROHIBIT CREMATORIUMS
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
13. Resolution amending the City Clerk's compensation package.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CITY CLERK
14.
Resolution authorizing execution of agreements between the City of S.S.F. and the S.S.F.U.S.D. for the
expansion of West Orange Avenue parking lot onto the Adult Education Campus, construction of
improvements to the rear portion of the Spruce Elementary School Gymnasium and Alta Loma Middle
School ballfields.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREE-
MENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15.
Resolution approving agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the production of promotional
videos.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELATED TO PRODUC-
TION OF PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
16. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Municipal Code 4.04 on purchasing.
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LEOISLATIVE BUSINESS
ACTION TAKEN
16. Motion - Continued.
17.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.04.070 REGARDING THE USE OF
BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND THE
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance establishing a procedure for filing individual claims
for refunds of possible overpaid taxes and fees.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 4.32 TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR MONEY, DAMAGES, AND REFUNDS
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. Appointments to the Conference Center Authority.
GOOD AND WELFARE
ADJOURNMENT
Dated: July 22, 1998
City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
AGENDA
(Cassette No. 1)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
PRESENTATIONS
Acknowledgement of Badminton Program Participants
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ACTION TAKEN
7:36 p.m. Mayor Mullin presiding.
Council Present: Datzman, Fernekes, Matsumoto,
Penna and Mullin.
Council Absent: None.
The Pledge was recited.
Rev. Kendall Jones, Good News Chapel, gave the
invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Mullin presented Mr. Richard Ng with a
Certification of Appreciation for the participants.
Mr. Ng stated he had a dream twenty two years ago
AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
. RESENTATIONS
CAFR Award - Assistant Finance Director Freeman
AGENDA REVIEW
Assistant City Manager Moss Requested:
- Remove Item 9 and discuss it under Administrative
Business.
i'"'~L COMMUNICATIONS
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PRESENTATIONS
for this badminton program, and today the team is
rated number one. He proceeded to introduce the
team: Jonathan Plun, Arnold Setiadi, Cameron Ng,
Tom Bischof, Daphne Ng, Samantha Jinadasa,
Clarice Thenard, Eva Lee, Eric Go, Raymond
Wong, Raju Raj, Bonnie Wong, Casey Peters, and
Steven Cahyadi.
He stated there will be an exhibition on 8~22/98 at
the High School from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This item will be rescheduled.
AGENDA ~REVIEW
So ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Dan Shattuc stated, at his last appearance he
suggested that the City increase the disabled parking
stalls from one to two - that has been done. He
stated the second could have economic ramifications
and could benefit the City, for as he mentioned in
his comment about the rain fall and run-off last
year, as El Nino was significant and Nino gave us
40 to 50 inches of rain. If you get twelve inches of
rain on one acre, that is one foot and that is 375
gallons of water, and it is his opinion that the City
has a resource to utilize as an economic resource.
He stated water is an important resource and the
City has arterial wells that are cropping up. This
water is coming from the San Bruno Mountain, the
City has a pumping station, and you need a couple
of more tanks and you can get some revenue off of
it. He stated, of course, that keys into Terrabay
which is a resource for butterflies and water can be
used for additional park ramifications. He stated, in
Crown Valley they did a ditch around the catch of
the mountain, made a park and the water flows out,
and you can have fishing, use it as an irrigation
source and if you tap down you will have fresh
water.
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ACTION TAKEN
.~RAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNITY FORUM/COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
REPORTS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Esther M. Chacon, No. Peninsula Neighbor-
hood Services Center, announced a fund raiser on
8/26/98, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the MSB to cele-
brate their 25th anniversary.
Ms. Jan Pont stated the Terrabay map says James
Lick Freeway is next door to Terrabay, yet the
telephone book says it is in San Francisco near
3ComPark.
Mayor Mullin stated that is an error.
COMMUNITY FORUM/COUNCIL SUBCOM-
MITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Penna asked the Council to ask the
State to support the bay trail because it affects four
cities and a 400 mile trail.
Vice Mayor Datzman stated they had the second
meeting of the Oyster Point Task Force where the
Commodore Dining Cruises was announced to begin
serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and celebrations and
will bring a lot of credibility to the task of ferry
service at Oyster Point. He stated it is his under-
standing that the County is very enthusiastic and it
was endorsed.
He stated he and Councilman Fernekes sit on a
Subcommittee for a museum and discussed whether
or not such an idea was viable and where it should
be. There was discussion of pointing towards the
central fire house becoming available, so a letter
was drafted to Council with the suggestion that the
bank building at the corner of Linden and Baden
also be looked at with the related costs being identi-
fied for the Council by staff.
Councilman Fernekes stated he and the Vice Mayor
sit on a Subcommittee for S.S.F. Day In the Park:
the date is 9/19/98 for a full day affair in Orange
Park; a breakfast sponsored by the police and fire
and the meal will be totally cooked and served by
them without any cost from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
at the New Corporation Yard right across the street
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COMMUNITY FORUM/COUNCIL SUBCOMMIT-
TEE REPORTS
from the Orange Park; there will be a full day of
activities in the Park with a 90th day birthday
which the City will celebrate; there will be wine
glasses and beer mugs with the City seal and a new
logo; Park & Recreation can be reached for pur-
chase of glasses; he would like the item agendized
for a presentation at the next meeting which will be
the last meeting before the event; they have sur-
passed the number of booths used last year; there
will be area representatives from the Assembly,
State Senate, Board of Supervisors, regional agen-
cies, SFIA, BART, ANIP, Water Districts, Utilities,
PG&E and FirstPoint Utility.
Councilwoman Matsumoto related: she attended the
Bay Area Council dinner and 600 people were there
and our Council supported public/private partner-
ships; S.S.F. was one of the 13 cities present with
corporate people there also.
Vice Mayor Datzman encouraged people to check
out the web site for S.S.F.
Mayor Muilin stated it went on site yesterday, and
in comparison to other cities it is very nice.
He related: he attends the Airport Roundtable and
they are going to do a study of Runway 28 over the
City; they originally decided they were not going to
have the study; because Municipal Courts have
become Superior Courts they are looking for com-
ments on how they can better serve their constituen-
cy; most people in the City received a letter from
the S.S.F. Energy Service with an offer for you to
participate in the energy deregulation and he en-
couraged people to consider taking part; PG&E will
still be providing the service but you will be able to
take off 5 % through the year 2000, if you chose one
of the plans; of the 472 cities in California that have
this option, S.S.F. and Palm Springs are the only
ones that did this; fill out your form for it is an
energy savings and no fees accrue to the City, but it
is a service to the City; he took his down, put it in
the mailbox and was probably the first one to do
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..OMMUNITY FORUM/COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
REPORTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve Minutes of the Special Meeting of
7/21/98, and Special Meeting of 7/28/98.
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of 8/12/98.
Resolution authorizing agreements with Multi-City
TSM Agency (MTSMA) and Rail Shuttle Bus Ser-
vice.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO
IMPLEMENT RAIL - SHUTTLE SERVICE PRO-
GRAMS FOR EAST OF 101 AREA
Resolution approving MOU with the International
Association of Firefighters, Local 1507. /0 _ oo O
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1507 FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2001
5. Motion to accept the ADA Play Area renovations as
complete in accordance with the plans and specifica-
~ tions.
AC_T!QN TAKEN
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TEE REPORTS
that.
Councilman Fernekes related: he received phone
calls about enhancing the park in the playground
area of Sunshine Gardens; a letter was sent
anonymously, and due to the many phone calls
assurance was given to the callers, for this is only a
conceptual plan with preliminary stages that will
have many public hearings before any action is
taken; it is unfortunate that the letter to the residents
was not signed, so we could talk to that individual.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved.
Approved in the amount of $2,103,693.68.
RESOLUTION NO. 102-98
RESOLUTION NO. 103-98
Approved.
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..ONSENT CALENDAR
o
Resolution authorizing the second amendment to the
BBN Technologies Agreement. ' .ffZ~ q
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH BBN TECH-
NOLOGIES TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY $10,000 AND AMENDING THE
1998-99 OPERATING BUDGET (NO. 99-2)
Motion to accept as complete the ANIP Phase XV in
accordance with the plans and specifications..~ZM ~
Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Air-
craft Noise Insulation Program master contractual
service agreement with Corlett Skaer & Devoto Ar-
chitects. ~2-~
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER CONTRAC-
TUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CORLETT, SKAER & DeVOTO WITH REGARD
TO THE AIRCRAFT NOISE INSULATION PRO-
GRAM
Motion to approve plans and specifications and au-
thorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of
Parking Lot No. 14 at 432 Baden Avenue. ~A"~ O
7. Motion to accept as complete the ANIP Phase XV in
accordance with the plans and specifications..~q.~, q
Motion to approve plans and specifications and au-
thorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of
Parking Lot No. 14 at 432 Baden Avenue. ~t9 go
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 104-98
Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion
by Councilmember Matsumoto.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-98
Removed from the Consent Calendar by the Assis-
tant City Manager.
M/S Datzman/Fernekes - To approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items No. 7 and 9.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated she had asked for
the final and proposed costs for each of these items.
Director of Public Works Gibbs stated he thought it
was $10,000 per home, but he was not sure.
Mayor Mullin continued the item to the next meet-
ing.
Councilman Penna stated due to a conflict of interest
he would abstain on the vote.
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). Motion - Continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.
Public Hearing - Consideration of changes to the
Master Fee schedule for charges for various depart-
ments in the City; Public Hearing opened on 6/24/98
and continued to 8/11/98; hear testimony and adopt
resolution.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE
Resolution authorizing agreements with Multi-City
TSM Agency (MTSMA) and Rail Shuttle Bus Ser-
vice.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO
IMPLEMENT RAIL - SHUTTLE SERVICE PRO-
GRAMS FOR EAST OF 101 AREA
8/11/98
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MIS Fernekes/Datzman - To approve plans and
specifications and authorize staff to advertise bids
for the construction of Parking Lot No. 14 at 432
Baden Avenue.
Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna
abstained on the item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Discussion followed on the brief staff report: were
the fee changes submitted to the Commissions to be
reviewed; yes.
Mayor Mullin closed the Public Hearing.
Further discussion followed: Mayor Mullin hates to
see the one cent meter rate go; he questioned why
the rates for non-residents are lower than
the resident fees; Recreation Superintendent Ranals
stated the rational was to bring the fees to an even
dollar, and since some classes are 8 weeks, it is
being put on an hourly basis; why were some classes
deleted; they were replaced with something similar.
M/S Matsumoto/Penna - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 106-98
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Mullin stated he had a speaker's card that
had been overlooked for the Consent Calendar and
invited Ms. Pont to speak.
Ms. Jan Pont asked if staff had talked to Samtrans to
get buses to the train station.
Mayor Mullin stated they are linking BART to East
of 101 for the employees, Samtrans was looking at
relocation of routes and is in the process of ana-
lyzing their service. The City has received a grant
for an engineering study of the relocation of the
train station to allow easier access for Samtrans to
get to the train station.
Ms. Pont stated she wanted to know of any meetings
ACT!Q_N T A K_E_N
Resolution - Continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing - to consider ND 98-004, GP 98-004,
RZ 98-004, SA-98-004 and Subdivision Agreement,
Southpark/Kaiser Foundation, Summerhill Homes, to
adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration to amend
the General Plan Land Use designation of the site
from Planned Industrial to Medium Density Residen-
tial, to reclassify the site from Planned Industrial (Pq)
Zoning District to Medium Density Residential (R-2-
H) Zoning District, to adopt a Planned Unit Devel-
opment allowing exceptions from City development
standards including reduced lot size and setbacks, and
adopting a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and
Development Agreement with provisions regarding
senior housing, Colma Creek linear park, and pay-
ment of inqieu fees allowing the development of 153
dwellings and common area, situated at a site bound-
ed by West Orange Avenue, Railroad Avenue, and
~ the future North Canal Street extension in accordance
with the S.S.F. Municipal Code Titles 19 and 20;
Public Hearing opened on 7/21/98 and continued;
hear testimony, adopt resolution approving Mitigated
Negative Declaration No. 98-004 and GPA 98-004
and SA 98-004, motion to waive reading and intro-
duce an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance;
motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance
approving the development agreement. .~g~ ~
A RESOLUTION APPROVING MITIGATED NEG-
ATIVE DECLARATION NO. 98-004, GPA 98-004
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, PUD 98
-004 AND SA 98-004
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DIS-
TRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT VACANT 18.9
ACRE SITE BOUNDED BY WEST ORANGE
AVENUE, RAILROAD AVENUE AND THE FU-
TURE EXTENSION OF NORTH CANAL
STREET, AND THE CITY CORPORATION
YARD FROM PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (P-I) TO
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on this subject.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Clerk Battaya read the titles of both ordinances
in their entirety.
Councilman Penna stated he is a realtor, serves as
an elected Councilman, which is part-time, and re-
ceived an unfavorable letter from the FPPC stating
he could not participate on any land use issues and
will abstain on Items 11 and 12. He proceeded to
leave the podium at 8:30 p.m.
City Attorney Mattas related: recently the FPPC
issued a letter to a member of another community
that spoke to land issues and advised they may have
a conflict of interest and should abstain on land use
issues; having received that advice, Councilman
Penna, in consultation with his office, will abstain
until there is further information; it is unlikely that
the legislature will further clarify this issue because
it takes a 2/3 vote from the House Senate; there is
another opportunity for clarification, and that is the
FPPC itself, for they are in the process of changing
their regulations and it is possible through that pro-
cess to establish a better understanding; it is con-
ceivable that it could apply to escrow and title com-
panies that are involved in land use; the FPPC is
starting that process and the Association of Realtors
will offer input on the regulations; the process is
anticipated to take six to nine months; etc.
City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in
its entirety.
Mayor Mullin asked if a letter could be written,
because this is daunting on land use issues where we
will be one hand short, so if the Attorney can draft a
letter to the FPPC.
City Attorney Mattas stated his Office is fortunate to
have on its firm a former FPPC Attorney, etc.
Chief Planner Harnish related: the South Park
Project is on the old Kaiser site, was Guy Atkinson,
across the street from Orange Park and north by
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11. Public Hearing - Continued
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2-H)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH PARK
(Cassette No. 2)
8/11/98
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Railroad and 'the Corporation Yard; it went through
environmental review and a mitigated negative dec-
laration; there is a general plan amendment making
a change from Planned Industrial to Median Resi-
dential; a zone change to planned unit develop-
ment, which relates to allowances and some other
minor changes; etc.
Ms. Rosa Alanso, 660 Railroad Ave., related: she
is from Spain; there is going to be a lot of traffic
with so many houses; traffic on Railroad Ave.,
where right now it is difficult to get out of the
house; and she thinks there is going to be a lot of
crime.
Mr. Dave Egan, Summerhill Homes, stated his firm
is the applicant, and proceeded to summarize the
Project: this is the former Guy F. Atkinson prop-
erty; Kaiser bought the site, demolished the building
and had the intent to put a medical office there, they
altered the plans and put the property up for sale;
Kaiser asked advice on things important to the
Council such as housing and senior housing; Kaiser
prepared a request for proposals to a variety of
developers, his firm won the competition and put
forth the project before Council; they initially con-
tatted staff for the RFP and subsequently got the
award, then worked with staff to identify issues and
to find resolutions to the issues; their original plan
was 158 lots and they negotiated on the senior hous-
ing, and a fund was set up for senior housing pro-
jeers; the City would be in full control of the
funds and will make sure they get the senior hous-
ing; the site plan is the fourth or fifth from the
original with traffic on Orange being a concern and
they reconfigured the site so the traffic would flow
to North Canal, for the City built the Corporation
Yard and his firm created a further setback where
their homes are 100 feet off Orange creating a land-
scaping buffer between the Park and the new homes;
he thinks staff is in concurrence on that and their at-
tempts to reduce the circulation issue, which is the
reason for the one intersection with twenty homes on
that street; there are three architectural plans and
avoided the two story, three car garage type houses;
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they want the development kept at 53 units, for
anything other than that would make you have to
arrive at a more equitable senior housing fund; he
asked Council to delete Planning Commission rec-
ommendation on that and delete the pedestrian
bridge on No. Canal in lieu of that, if the Council
sees fit, to have it installed as part of the linear
park and credit it against the in-lieu fees, but his
first request is to have the bridge deleted; they
looked at the concerns on the bridge, the ADA
requirements and the visual impacts which will be
higher than the street and the security issues; so he
requested the Council approve the project as origi-
nally recommended with the 53 lots.
Mr. Jeffery Sterman, Public Affairs for Kaiser
Hospital, stated this is one of two projects that his
Department has worked on for a community partner-
ship. There was to be a funding and staffing of a
community clinic and a senior housing component,
and a lot of that funding will come from Kaiser with
the total amount of funds negotiated with the City
and the Developer. Kaiser feels very strongly,
given it was negotiated and now it is down to 153
units for the Developer not to have to go to 151,
for some of the senior housing,will be taken away;
and the other is that the bridge concept is not taken
out of the community funds. Those are his main
issues, that the current $500,000 stays there without
any more take-aways.
Ms. Marcy Schult, Building Trades Council, stated
she represents 20,000 construction workers and was
here to speak on behalf of the project tonight. She
feels this will be a highly qualified project, and has
spoken with the developer on many occasions. Mr.
Egan is a credible man and when he gives you his
word that is good. She found him to give his word
to her, he followed through, and this is a 100%
union job with many residents working on it. The
density of the project - there were conversations and
negotiations with staff where they were comfortable
with the 153 units and she would like to see it come
back to that number. She stated two houses may not
seem a lot, but for people moving to this area and
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11. Public Hoaring - Continued.
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in what is happening to the economics in doing away
with two units, for there are 90,000 people coming
into the County and approximately 4,000 units will
be built.
Mr. Gary Saunders, Plumbers Union No. 467
Business Manager, spoke in favor of the develop-
ment and has a 100% agreement with the Develop-
er. People from his union and craftsmen look
forward to building quality homes and urged the
Council to support the Project at 153 units.
Mr. Rigo Laguardia, Carpenters Union, stated he
represents over 2,000 people who live or reside in
and around San Mateo County, and urged the Coun-
cil to endorse this Project at 153 units.
Mr. Larry Hamilton, 153 April Ave., stated he is a
resident of S.S.F., was speaking for the Project and
feels more housing is needed. He is a roofer and
his union members have to live elsewhere, and he
appreciates the Council giving the union members
quality homes to work on.
Mr. Patrick Barrett, OPCMIA, stated he is the
business agent for the cement and masonry workers,
spoke in favor of the Project and said it is a very
nice Project. He stated members living in S.S.F.
are excited about the Project for they have been
through some lean years.
Mr. Ken Sinclair, 22 Senora Ave., stated he is a
craft member that will benefit from the develop-
ment, for it will benefit the community aesthetically
and economically and urged the Council to adopt the
resolution.
Mr. Keven Chose, 1901 Donner Ave., stated he is
the labor representative for painters and carpet
layers, many of whom cannot live here because of
the housing crunch. He would like to see the devel-
opment at 153 units and hoped the Council will pass
it.
Ms. Helen Franco, 732 Railroad Ave., stated she
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will be living across from the development and her
main concern is the traffic. She would like to see a
stop sign at Railroad and Magnolia bez:ause of the
heavy traffic. She is concerned about the additional
ears in the area due to the new housing, and she
thinks the traffic needs to be looked at on Orange
and North Canal for a lot of people walk over to
Orange Park. She asked, when do they bring up
the sidewalk on Railroad, will there be parking,
will people be notified because they are going to
tear up the sidewalk. As far as the street cleaning,
we have to move our cars on Monday and Tuesday
- then what happens. She asked about the hours of
operation for construction - when do they start, and
she questioned if a traffic study has been done. She
asked if there will be any bus stops. She stated the
houses on Railroad are old and felt the impacts when
their houses shook. They had a noise person come
out and take pictures during construction, and ques-
tioned if their houses would shake a lot during this
construction, for the ground there is loose and when
the trucks go over the road we feel it. She was glad
they were going to use all union, but at the same
time you are building in a neighborhood that is
heavily populated now. She stated the traffic and
stop signs have to be looked at because there are a
lot of young children.
Discussion followed: Mayor Muilin stated those
issues were in the EIR; the City does not control
where Samtrans puts their routes, but that could be
put in the recommendation; he questioned if a signal
was going on; no, just an arterial.
Mr. Boris Slater asked how much these houses were
going to cost and commented, if they don't build a
bridge then it is inaccessible to the people.
Mr. Ted Shywall 627 1st Lane, stated his property
extends to Railroad Ave., which he purchased 18
years ago, and looked forward for something, to be
built here. He went to all of the meetings and it
seemed the main concern was the traffic and that is
the same with this proposal. He asked questions in
the past with Guy F. Atkinson, where Magnolia runs
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into that property, and does not understand why that
was lost to the Basque Center and holds 33 cars in
the parking lot, because you are not proposing any
exit on Orange and then to sell off 33% of this 19
acre parcel and give it up to a restaurant for park-
ing. His concern now is on Railroad, we are putting
in this exit and entrance and now you are having
people coming down Railroad and they are making a
right or left to the property. Are there going to be
stop signs or does everybody stop in front of his
property. His concern is the traffic flow around this
piece of property.
Mayor Mullin stated the City had an easement in the
back of the property.
Mr. Shywall stated that is the whole thing, to con-
tinue Magnolia to No. Canal and using that as the
exit, but that was just recently lost.
Assistant City Manager Moss stated staff can go
back, but there is an additional piece from the
railroad and he does not know if the easement was
part of that.
Vice Mayor Datzman stated he also has a vague
recollection, at one time Magnolia was to connect to
So. Magnolia at one point of time, and in view of
the time, it was a decision that it was excess proper-
ty. He stated that was before we had anything
definitive.
Discussion followed: Mr. Shywall asked, how
could that be, this is the center of the City; when
Kaiser bought it, that would impact it greater, they
were going to do something to mitigate; as recent as
that Kaiser was going to use Magnolia, so it was
only three years ago that we lost the access; Mr.
Shywall is concerned about school busing, is there
going to be school busing; this School District does
not have busing.
Mayor Mullin closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion followed: the $900,000 was based on
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the fact we would accept the smaller lot size; Chief
Planner Harnish stated, the $900,000 is part of the
quid pro quo; in exchange for a better or unique
project with some special public amenities and gene-
sis was related to where you have wetlands and
steep slopes so you allow a portion of the site to
another and you have a PUD to allow clustering;
staff has been experiencing, that projects come in
and the smaller the lots, the smaller housing because
part of the cost is the land value, so staff has ended
up trying to identify the amenities we may not have
with the increased density; the payment in lieu of
the senior housing has been considered one of those
amenities; price range is thought to be mid
$300,000 and low $400,000; Sgt. Massoni feels
there are security issues in using the bridge; there is
no sidewalk on that side of the bridge; do the police
think the development will bring more crime; the
police do not foresee a crime impact; Councilman
Fernekes commented on the $900,000 for senior in-
lieu fees, the parking and fees and linear park that
the Developer will pay for; Chief Planner Hamish
stated the in-lieu fees will pay for the linear park;
Councilwoman Matsumoto stated her concern is
safety for they can hop over the bridge; we have
both a sound wall in planning and a chain link fence
- why; the masonry runs along the bank, you have
the wall and the Chief Planner does not believe there
is a chain link fence and a stucco finish was ex-
plained as a substitute for the lath and plaster; con-
cern over the parking; where goes the traffic when it
leaves the neighborhood; the staff and the traffic
consultant spent some amount of time and this hap-
pens with all the studies, we sit down and say where
is the traffic going and you assign numbers for the
negative declaration, so it was a judgment call with
significant adjustment; City Attorney Mattas stated
the cost for the linear park - if the Applicant can
build it cheaper, then they get a credit to in-lieu
fees; Councilman Fernekes cannot see how the
bridge fits into the project; the Commission added it
to facilitate residents to not have to go over Orange
Ave. and is only related to the project; he asked
what was gained by the reduction of the two lots;
Chief Planner Harnish stated it was to make it less
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dense and open it up to parking; the project was
designed at 153 and Councilman Fernekes does not
see a gain in a reduction; continuation of Canal to
Spruce is a great benefit and alleviates traffic in
Mayfair Village; Councilman Fernekes is pleased
with the variety of housing; Vice Mayor Datzman
stated there is no arterial sign going to the north end
of the project; is pleased with the project and he sat
with Mr. Egan over many negotiations and Council-
man Fernekes should be thanked for his bull dog-
ging and sticking to the senior housing, so as a
result of this there is less density; is the neighbor-
hood responsible for maintaining the grassy mounds
and trees; yes; there are lots of paper and such after
a weekend which will require maintenance; home-
owner groups usually get a landscaping company for
litter removal; the Chief Planner is not supportive of
a bridge due to the technical aspects of making a
bridge; the Vice Mayor does not understand adding
a bridge at the eleventh hour; the 8' wall on the
back side is for increased noise attenuation; he is
also concerned with the activities at the Basque and
at the Corporation Yard in cars backing out; should
do a study on noise and raising the wall further
for the neighbors; the wall height is based on the
acoustical study, but staff could go back and do a
noise study; don't go higher unless the vehicles are
diesel; the Chief Planner can add a condition where
staff is to work with the Developer on a study for a
higher wall; the Vice Mayor is comfortable with 153
units; Mayor Muilin complemented staff on the
quick turn around and minutes from the Planning
Commission; Mrs. Franco's letter of 6/12/98, which
she reiterated tonight, on her house shaking during
construction; Mr. Egan stated there will be no
trucking on Railroad Ave., so there should not be a
lot of vibration; Mayor Mullin is not sure the traffic
concerns have been addressed, and asked if staff is
going to monitor traffic and do traffic counts; some
signalization will be needed on No. Canal and
Spruce; we have the best homes to jobs than any-
where and this City is more than pulling its share,
and he is not convinced that reducing the units by
two will do anything;; there will be some loss of
parking and there are substantial drawbacks in a
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11. Public Hearing - Continued.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
bridge and taking away funds from a linear park;
Mayor Mullin is concerned with pricing, for he
wants more housing for young families and seniors,
but it is cheaper than other developments; he thinks
it will be an asset to the community; he does not
like the project name or the street name; he loathes
voting in opposition to the Planning Commission,
but they viewed this as positive; Councilmember
Matsumoto wants a proviso put in that homeowners
are responsible for the maintenance; City Attorney
stated the DCC&Rs will come back to his Office
and Planning and the DCC&Rs state they will main-
tain the common area, and the City is a third party;
she wants staff to do a six month study on traffic;
the City Engineer can monitor the traffic on Orange,
Spruce and No. Canal; City Attorney will modify
the document on page 51, section 12a, a minimum
6' solid noise barrier constructed on the east side
and a 6' along portions of the north and south and
west property lines and the final decision will be
made by the acoustical engineer; that could be in-
creased based on the acoustical engineer which gives
the consultant the latitude.
M/S Fernekes/Matsumoto - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-98
Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna
did not take part in the discussion or vote on this
item.
M/S Datzman/Fernekes - To waive reading and
introduce the ordinance for 153 units and no pedes~
trian bridge.
Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna
did not take part in the discussion or vote on this
item.
M/S Matsumoto/Datzman - To waive reading and
introduce the ordinance on the development agree-
ment.
Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna
ACTION TAKEN
UBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing - Continued.
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
12.
Public Hearing - Consideration of ZA-98-047 and
ND-98-047 establishing regulations for cremation
facilities; Conduct Public Hearing, Motion to approve
Negative Declaration 98-047, Motion to Waive read-
ing and introduce an ordinance. ..,~"tg~g ~
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 20.06.007(q)
TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROHIBIT CREMATORIUMS
Councilman Penna Returned to the Podium.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
13. Resolution amending the City Clerk's compensation
package. _.<'//o g
A RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPENSATION
PACKAGE FOR THE CITY CLERK
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did not take part in the discussion or vote on this
item.
Mayor Mullin declared a recess at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor Mullin recalled the meeting to order at 10:39
p.m.
City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in
its entirety.
Mayor Mullin opened the Public Hearing.
Chief Planner Harnish stated this issue came up last
year due to the crematorium issue in Colma. He
stated there was not a specific definition, which this
ordinance provides in an industrial zone, however,
the Planning Commission decided to not include the
PUD.
Mayor Mullin closed the Public Hearing.
M/S Datzman/Fernekes - To approve Negative
Declaration No. 98-047.
Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna
did not take part in the discussion or vote on this
item.
M/S Datzman/Fernekes - To waive reading of the
ordinance.
Carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Penna
did not take part in the discussion or vote on this
item.
Councilman Penna returned to the podium.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Datzman suggested the Mayor appoint a
Subcommittee to meet with the City Clerk.
Mayor Mullin appointed Councilmember Penna and
himself as the Subcommittee to meet with the City
A~ENDA
AC!!ON TAKEN
DMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
13. Resolution - Continued.
14.
Resolution authorizing execution of agreements be-
tween the City of S.S.F. and the S.S.F.U.S.D. for
the expansion of West Orange Avenue parking lot
onto the Adult Education Campus, construction of
improvements to the rear portion of the Spruce Ele-
mentary school Gymnasium and Alta Loma Middle
School ballfieids. .,~'[~ [
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION,
RENOVATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREE-
MENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCIS-
CO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15.
Resolution approving agreement with the Chamber of
Commerce for the production of promotional videos.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRAN-
CISCO AND THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELATED TO PRO-
DUCTION OF PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
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Clerk, in a timely manner, and bring back a recom-
mendation to Council at the next meeting.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance
Services Nagel related: the City is entering a part-
nership with the School District for the enhancement
and expanded utilization of community facilities at
the Adult Education Campus for expansion of the
West Orange Library parking lot, Spruce Elementa-
ry School Gymnasium for a learning center, and
Alta Loma Park/Middle School for two pee wee/
midget league baseball diamonds, one basketball
court, one tennis court constructed by Greystone
Homes, Inc.; Jan Smith said the School District took
final action on 7/16/98; and staff is inviting Sun-
shine Gardens residents to a meeting in October.
Homes, Inc.; Jan Smith said the School District took
M/S Penna/Fernekes - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-98
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Vice Mayor Datzman stated he would abstain on this
item due to a conflict of interest because of a con-
tractual agreement.
Mayor Mullin stated he would abstain because the
coordinator of the video is a relative of his.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated the video was
shown at a Chamber mixer, yet she has not seen it.
She stated this cost $3,500.00 for the first video
and there will be more.
Assistant City Manager Moss stated the City Man-
ager had the discretion for the first video, but he
will come back for authorization on others, for there
are a total of five videos not to exceed $25,000.00.
He stated TCI showed the video five times and it
will run again tomorrow.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked, is the information
for residents and who determines the subject matter.
AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
DMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
15. Resolution - Continued.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
16. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending Municipal Code 4.04 on purchasing.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL
-- CODE SECTION 4.04.070 REGARDING THE USE
OF BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES
OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND
THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
17.
Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance
establishing a procedure for filing individual claims
for refunds of possible overpaid taxes and fees..5'1/, 7
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 4.32 TO
THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR MONEY,
DAMAGES, AND REFUNDS
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. Appointments to the Conference Center Authority.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Assistant City Manager Moss stated the City Manag-
er did the first, but he will take input from Council.
Councilman Fernekes stated he saw the first video
and complimented staff.
M/S Penna/Matsumoto - To adopt the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 109-98
Carried by majority voice vote, Mayor Muilin and
Vice Mayor Datzman abstained on the vote.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in
its entirety.
Finance Director Brooks gave a brief explanation of
the ordinance.
M/S Penna/Fernekes - To waive reading of the
ordinance.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
City Clerk Battaya read the title of the ordinance in
its entirety.
City Attorney Mattas gave a brief explanation of
ordinance: it establishes acceptance of individual
claims which arises out of recent Court action; etc.
M/S Fernekes/Penna - To waive reading of the
ordinance.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Assistant City Manager Moss stated three positions
have expired, the vacancies were advertised and
posted, only the three reapplied and no one else
applied.
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. rEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. Appointments - Continued.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
18. Appointments - Continued.
GOOD AND WELFARE
ADJOURNMENT:
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Matsumoto was concerned that no
one applied. She only knows one of the three, and
asked if they could be interviewed.
Executive Director O'Toole stated of the three
reapplicants, two have served two terms, and one
was appointed to fill an unexpired term.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Datzman stated after they advertise, the
applicants are interviewed, but these people have
served well, so we have done what we have to do
and the process speaks for itself.
Mayor Mullin stated the Council can readvertise if
there are concerns, but he knows all three and we do
everything we can to solicit applicants. These posi-
tions are narrowly defined and fit a category with
distinct qualifications.
M/S Matsumoto/Fernekes - To reappoint the three
reapplicants to the Conference Center Authority,
Messrs. Aldo DeTomasi, Dennis Rosaia and George
Chimenti.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
GOOD AND WELFARE
No one chose to speak.
M/S Penna/Fernekes - To adjourn the meeting.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
Time of adjournment was 11:18 p.m.
AG _NDA
_ ESPECTFULL¥ SUBMFFFED,
ACIIQ_N
APPROVED.
Barbara A. Battaya, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
EGMullin, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communica-
tions, 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.
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