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RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 10, 1999
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
CALL TO ORDER:
7:11 pm
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Boardmembers Femekes, Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair
Matsumoto and Chairman Datzman
Absent: None.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson requested that the Board take action on
Agenda Item No. 2; hear presentation on Item No. 3; recess the
District meeting, and then reconvene with City Council Item No. 15.
2. Motion to approve minutes of December 9, 1998 and February 24, 1999.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve the minutes from the December 9, 1998
and February 24, 1999, Recreation and Park District meetings. Unanimously approved
by voice vote.
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Resolution approving a joinder to two ground leases between Oyster Point LLC and the
San Mateo County Harbor District.
City Attorney Mattas stated that Boardmember Penna, in accordance with FPPC rulings,
was permitted to participate in taking action on this item. Boardmember Penna agreed to
not participate in any real estate transactions at this site.
City Attorney Mattas presented the staff report. It was discussed that with the City's
approval of the land use and signed lease agreement the project will commence in
August.
Mayor Datzman announced that the District would recess the meeting at 7:25 p.m., and
reconvene with City Council Agenda Item No. 15.
Under discussion of City Council Agenda Item No. 13, the City Council reached a
consensus to continue Recreation and Park District Agenda Item No. 3 to the meeting of
March 24, 1999. The applicant agreed to the item being continued.
ADJOURNMENT:
(Motion to adjourn coincided with City Council's motion to adjourn; refer to City Council
minutes).
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adjourn the Special Meeting of the Recreation and Park
District. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
a M. Payne, City Clerl4/
of South San Francisco
L. Datzman, (~h/t~r -
South San Frtt.~sco
The entries of this special meeting show the action taken by the Recreation and Park District 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.
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
March 10, 1999
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
CALL TO ORDER:
7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present
Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and
Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and
Mayor Datzman.
Absent: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Flag Ceremony was presented by South San Francisco
Girl Scout Troops 1014, 842 and 431.
INVOCATION:
Chaplain Katherine Avenel, Good News Chapel
PRESENTATIONS
South San Francisco Girl Scout Council - Mayor Datzman presented a proclamation to
Girl Scout Troop Leader Sydney Greenberg in honor of National Girl Scout Week and
introduced flag ceremony participants: Emily Murphy and Courtney McCrary, Troop
1014; Samantha Hutchings and Rachel LeBlanc, Troop 431, and, Sivan Bedak, Diana
Murphy and Jessica Soldavini, Troop 842.
Margaret Taylor, San Mateo County Director of Health Services - Ms Taylor stated her
appreciation for the Redevelopment Agency's approval of the South San Francisco
Health Center Project. She stated that services will begin in July and the program will
expand thereafter. Ms. Taylor introduced Mr. Ron Robinson, Deputy Director of
Hospitals and Clinics for San Mateo County, and Mr. John Volanti, Director,
Correctional Health.
James Van Epps, Executive Manager of BART West Bay Extension - Mr. Van Epps
stated he has been with BART for three weeks, and summarized his background and
experience. He thanked Council for inviting him to the meeting and introduced Ms.
Steen.
Jaymie Steen, BART Monthly Update. Ms. Steen provided a visual presentation and
overview of the work currently undertaken at Chestnut Avenue (pile driving and street
decking), and reviewed other work being done along the BART line in South San
Francisco.
California Park and Recreation Society Award of Excellence Adult Day Care Program.
Director Barry Nagel introduced Recreation Division staff members Elaine Porter,
Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, and Joe Hunziker, Adult Day Care
Coordinator, who reviewed the program, listed its accomplishments, and displayed the
Award of Excellence.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wilson reminded Council that the Closed Session for the Special Meeting will
coincide with the Regular meeting's Closed Session at the end of the evening.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilman Fernekes reported that the City Council Cable Subcommittee will be meeting
on March 12, 1999, and will be reviewing TCI's response to consumer complaints. A report
will be presented to Council thereafter.
Councilman Penna announced that the First Baptist Church, 600 Grand Avenue, has a new
pastor, Pastor Gary Smith; and the church has opened a new day care center.
Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto announced that CCAG's Bikeways and Pedestrians Advisory
Committee received three grant proposals from the City of South San Francisco. The City
was awarded one fully funded grant and one partial.
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Mullin stated that he and Councilman Penna took a tour of the Airport Noise
Reporting Facility. He stated it was very informative to see how noise complaints are
handled.
Councilman Fernekes stated that he and Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto had a Senior Housing
Subcommittee meeting and will be coming to Council with two recommendations for
consideration.
Mayor Datzman stated that he has Museum and Cable TV Subcommittee meetings pending,
which he will be reporting on at the next Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve minutes of the February 17 and February 24, 1999, City Council
meetings.
Motion to confirm expense claims of March 10, 1999, in the amount of
2,869,772.84.
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Resolution No. 25-99, accepting donation in the amount of $50,000 from Avis
Corporation for the Learning Center.
Resolution No. 26-99, authorizing the execution and filing of Federal 75% Program
Applications for the 1998 Surface Transportation Program, Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement Program.
Motion to accept the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program Phase XVI as complete and
in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Resolution No. 27-99, awarding a construction contract for $2,563,300 to G. E. Chen
for Phase XVIII of the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program.
Resolution No. 28-99, awarding contract to S. G. Barber Construction, Inc., for
Gateway Boulevard Traffic Signal System; Project No. 51-13231-9819 (TR-97-5),
Bid No. 2238.
Resolution No. 29-99, authorizing City Manager to execute Certificate of
Acceptance for Terrabay Gymnasium and Recreation Center Deed.
Second Reading and Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1235-99 Amending Chapter
20.06, Chapter 20.31 and Chapter 20.75 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
and approving an amendment to the Zoning map for the City of South San Francisco
redesignating the property identified on the Assessor's Parcel Map No. 015-102-300
as Light Industrial.
Resolution No. 30-99, approving an amendment to the 1998-99 operating budget for
the library.
Motion to accept the Point San Bruno Shoreline Park Repair Project as complete.
Resolution No. 31-99, approving a sewer agreement between the City of South San
Francisco, City of Brisbane, and Sierra Point LLC.
Councilman Mullin asked that Item No. 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for a
separate vote.
Councilman Penna announced that he would be abstaining from Consent Calendar
Item Nos. 9 and 12 in accordance with FPPC rulings.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Consent Calendar Agenda Items 1
through 8, and 10 and 11. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Agenda Item
No. 9. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Fernekes,
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. NOES: Councilman Mullin.
ABSTAIN: Councilman Penna. ABSENT: None.
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Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve Consent Calendar Agenda Item No.
12. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Fernekes
and Mullin, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilman Penna. ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.
Oyster Point King Ventures, Oyster Point Boulevard and Marina Way, MND-96-
079, SPA-96-079, ZA-96-079, PM-96-079, and PP-96-079, Oyster Point Marina
Specific Plan Amendment allowing a two-story 17,000 square foot office building,
two hotels containing a total of 79 rooms, a new restaurant and expansion of an
existing restaurant, situated on a partially developed site bounded by Oyster Point
Boulevard, Marina Way, and San Francisco Bay, in accordance with SSFMC Title
19 and 20.
Councilman Penna announced that he would not be participating on Agenda Item
No. 13 in accordance with FPPC rulings, and stepped down from his seat.
The staff report was presented by Chief Planner Jim Hamish with a visual
presentation.
Mayor Datzman opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant's representative, Mr. David Watson, reviewed outstanding issues, and
stated that the third phase, a floating hotel, is a conceptual component only, and its
development is doubtful. He stated that the size of the project has been reduced and
issues with BCDC are still being discussed.
Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Femekes concerns included BCDC issues regarding the project. Mr.
Watson explained that BCDC feels the project is inconsistent with their plan and that
the project infringes into BCDC's 100' zone. Councilman Fernekes asked if the
toxic waste review from San Mateo County was forthcoming and staff indicated that
it is being prepared. Councilman Femekes discussed with staff the parking situation,
indicating his concern that ferry service will increase the need for parking in the
Oyster Point area. Staff indicated that parking in Phase I was at an acceptable level,
but will require some shared parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto indicated her concerns regarding the limited parking
being proposed and felt the phases were conflicting.
Councilman Mullin asked Mr. Watson to review other projects the applicant has
developed. Mr. Watson listed Morro Bay and Pismo Beach, among others. With
regard to the most recent site plan and elevations, Councilman Mullin asked if the
Design Review Board had reviewed them and staff indicated that they had not.
Councilman Mullin asked if staff was monitoring the developments so that they
might complement each other and staff indicated that the landscaping will be
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coordinated, but the Cape Code design will not be reflected. He also asked staff who
was responsible for signalization costs and staff indicated that King Ventures and
Raiser will be sharing the expense. In response to his question regarding Transient
Occupancy Tax, staff indicated that the City will be collecting TOT from the project
and that it will not be a time share hotel. City Attorney Mattas suggested language
be added to the DCC& R's for TOT to be collected.
(Cassette No. 2)
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto reiterated her concerns about the project and stated that
she was not comfortable with modifying public park land for commercial use
(restaurant) and minimizing landscaping to accommodate parking. Mr. Watson
stated that he is willing to minimize encroachment and reduce the size of the
restaurant further.
Mayor Datzman stated that the proposal being acted on tonight by Council was
Phase I, which included sufficient parking. Phase II has a shortage, but it is not
being considered at this time. He also discussed his frustrations regarding the
development of this area. The Harbor District Subcommittee and staff will be
developing a master plan and then there is the possibility of being told by BCDC
that there are projected environmental concerns. Mayor Datzman also stated that the
applicant has developed impressive projects in many areas of California.
Councilman Fernekes reiterated his concern regarding potential parking problems,
and that an impact is eminent.
Councilman Mullin asked for assurance from the applicant that the project was
financially feasible and would be a guaranteed quality project.
Mr. John King, applicant, stated his commitment to the project and the high quality
work he has developed in the past and is currently involved with.
The Council further discussed its concerns and issues with the project. Councilman
Mullin stated he wanted something more than conceptual. Mayor Pro Tern
Matsumoto stated she was not comfortable with the project, and suggested a motion
to proceed with the office complex and, and further discussion of other outstanding
issues. Councilman Mullin suggested the item be continued to the March 24, 1999
City Council meeting, and that a tour of the San Luis Obispo site be made within the
next two weeks to evaluate two of the applicants other projects. Councilman
Fernekes agreed to make the tour with Councilman Mullin. The applicant agreed to
a continuance.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To continue the Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan
Amendment and resolution approving joinders to the two Ground Leases between
Oyster Point LLC and the San Mateo County Harbor District (Agenda Items 13 and
15 and Recreation and Park District Agenda Item No. 3) to the March 24, 1999 City
Council meeting. Approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN: Councilman Penna.
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Councilman Penna returned to his seat.
(Recess: 10:05 - 10:15 pm)
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
14. 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Staff report was presented by CDBG Coordinator Norma Fragoso.
Mayor Datzman opened the Public Hearing. He reminded Council that worksheets
were provided for their comments.
Representatives from the following public service agencies made a brief
presentation:
Shelter Network: Cassandra Benjamin (material submitted)
· La Raza Centro Legal: Paul Cohen and Stacey Strongarone.
· San Mateo Child Care Coordinating Council: Selma Colado
· North Peninsula Family Alternatives: Steve Eckert
· Families on Track: Paul Hamann
· North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center: Patricia Flores-Larson
· Boys and Girls Club: Norm Martin
· Goodwill Industries: Richard Martin and Dean Oshida
· Human Investment Project: Wendy Nichols
· Poplar Recare: Erin Peters. After concluding her presentation, Ms. Peters
mentioned that the second part of Poplar Recare's request is that $20,000,
allocated by the City in previous years, be forgiven by the City due to the
pending sale of their facility in San Mateo.
· Center for Independence of Disabled (C.I.D.): Ray Pitssinger
· Legal Aid Society: Peter Reid (material submitted)
· Second Harvest Food Bank: Brook Ross (material submitted)
· Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association: Pedro Gonzalez
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, CDBG Subcommittee Member, asked various questions
from several of the above listed agencies to clarify their requests and to verify other
sources of revenue.
CDBG Coordinator Fragoso concluded the presentation by stating that she will be
meeting with the Council CDBG Subcommittee to prepare funding recommendations
and that the final Public Hearing is scheduled for April 14, 1999.
Mayor Datzman reminded the Council to submit their worksheets to the Council
CDBG Subcommittee for consideration.
15.
Resolution approving joinders to the two Ground Leases between Oyster Point LLC
and the San Mateo County Harbor District.
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16.
17.
Item No. 15 continued to the March 24, 1999 City Council meeting. (Refer to
Agenda Item No. 13's motion.)
(Recess 11:03 - 11:08 pm)
Resolution approving agreements with RCN Telecom Services of California.
Finance Director Mike Brooks presented the staff report and introduced RCN
representatives: Paul Siegmund, West Coast Vice President, Chris Krehmeyer, Sieg
Weber, David Hankin, and Manny Qwahk. Mr. Siegmund made a visual
presentation. He explained the fiber optic network and the services it will be
providing.
In response to Councilman Penna, the applicant compared monthly TCI and internet
fees/charges. Councilman Mullin asked how the cable lines will run through the
City and Mr. Siegmund stated that they will run side by side with telephone lines in
the residential area and underground in the East of 101 area. The lines will also run
to schools.
Councilman Femekes felt RCN's service is a positive step for the community and
verified that the work will be done in stages without any disruption in service.
Mr. Siegmund reported that RCN has completed agreements with Redwood City and
Daly City and that RCN anticipates opening a mid-peninsula office. Councilman
Mullin stated South San Francisco would be receptive to having it located here.
City Attorney Mattas stated that a minor amendment to Page 7 of the agreement was
prepared and a copy was distributed to Council for their consideration.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adopt the OVS Agreement, including
amendment to Page 7, and the encroachment agreement by Resolution No. 32-99,
authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreements on its behalf between the
RCN Corporation and the City of South San Francisco. Unanimously approved by
voice vote.
Resolution approving Fourth Amendment to Agreement with City Manager.
(Discussion was executed in Closed Session.)
Motion-PennaJSecond-Matsumoto: To adopt Resolution No. 33-99 approving the
Fourth Amendment to Agreement with City Manager. Unanimously approved by
voice vote.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem asked the City Manager for an update/report on his meeting with Sandy
Fidell. The City Manager indicated that Mr. Fidell is producing a report which will be
forwarded to Council. Councilman Mullin stated he met with Sandy Fidell on Tuesday,
March 9, 1999, and Mr. Fidell gave an overview of the survey. Mr. Fidell is also preparing
a response which will be circulated to Council for comments before it is forwarded to the
Airport with a letter requesting additional information. Councilman Penna, unaware of the
March 9 meeting, asked that he be reminded by staff of subcommittee meetings.
GOOD AND WELFARE
None.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Mattas reminded Council that two City Council meetings are open (the
Regular Meeting and the Special Meeting) to discuss two Closed Session items. (Refer to
Special Meeting minutes for title and motion.)
18.
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with
labor negotiator for Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
Council entered into Closed Session at 11:42 p.m.
Council reconvened into Open Session at 12:29 a.m., with all Councilmembers
present.
Mayor Datzman announced the terms of City Manager Wilson's Fourth Amendment
to Agreement (refer to Agenda Item No. 17 for motion).
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adjourn the City Council meeting at 12:35 a.m.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted:
Approved:
S_.yl~t,)l~M~. Payne, City Clerk
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
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.
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 10, 1999
Municipal Services Building
Community Room
CALL TO ORDER: 11:40 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem
Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman
Absent: None.
CLOSED SESSION
Real property negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, for property located
at 245 South Spruce Avenue. Negotiating parties: City of South San Francisco and Zelman
Development Company. Under negotiation: Terms of ground lease.
City Attorney Mattas stated that Councilman Penna would not be participating in discussion of
this item in accordance with Fl'PC rulings.
Council entered into Closed Session at 11:42 p.m.
Council reconvened into Open Session at 12:29 a.m., all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Datzman announced that direction was given and no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To adjourn the City Council Special meeting at 12:35 a.m.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted:
Syria M. Payne, City Cl.~rk
Citofof South San Francisco
Approved:
J L.
Ci~of South San F a~cisco
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