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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-08-11Vo ,. MINUTES JOINT CITY COUNCIIJREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CAI.I. TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna*, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. Absent: None *Councilman Penna arrived at 5:37 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None CLOSED SESSION: · Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Labor Negotiations for Executive Management: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9c, Initiation of Litigation: Two Cases Entered into Closed Session: 5:31 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session: 7:05 p.m. - All Councilmembers present. Mayor Datzman announced that direction given/no action taken on both of the above Closed Session items, and the Special Joint Meeting would resume following the regular City Council meeting. (Recess: 7:07 - 11:05 p.m.) · Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Existing Litigation - Molieri vs. City of South San Francisco; Entered into Closed Session: 11:05 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session: 12:13 p.m. - All Councilmembers present. Mayor Datzman announced direction given/no action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: To adjourn the meeting at 12:13 p.m.. Unanimously approved Approved: Sylph M. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco es L [IZity of South San Frt~isco 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. SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCI]_JREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1999 PAGE 2 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 8:07 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Datzman INVOCATION: Lt. Phil Smith, Salvation Army AGENDA REVIEW: No changes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Staff members Laura Gigi (Senior Services) and Susan Kennedy (Fire Department) announced the Third Annual Senior Picnic to be held Friday, August 27, 1999, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., at Buri Buri Park, with a special presentation to be made by the Fire Department at 11:30 a.m. Ms. Jan Pont, 111 Belmont Avenue, asked for the City's assistance by having Caltrain install a restroom and a change machine at the train depot. She suggested the timing (signalization) at the Oyster Point Boulevard/Dubuque Avenue intersection be extended for pedestrians, and suggested Sam Trans add a bus route from Hillside Boulevard to the train depot. Mayor Datzman indicated that staff would follow-up on each of these items. Mr. Dan Shattuc, 111 Belmont Avenue, reiterated his comments previously made at the April 14, 1999 Terrabay public hearing meeting. His comments included damage he observed at the Terrabay site following the 1989 earthquake and that surplus materials were buried as landfill in the Phase II development. He stated that the geotechnical consultant, Mr. Eric McHuron, spoke that evening in response to Councilman Mullin's question regarding the landfill and indicated that there wasn't any infrastructure on the site prior to the earthquake. Mr. Shattuc expressed his disappointment that he was not given an opportunity to rebut Mr. McHuran and that his comments were not in the minutes. He submitted to Council an article on Sausal Creek and an upcoming bioengineering workshop that he encouraged staff to attend. Mayor Datzman asked Mr. Shattuc to give his phone number to the City Manager for follow-up. Ms. Janet Perez, 445 Baden Avenue, informed Council that her neighbors will not allow her to paint the side of her house that abuts their property. She stated that her neighbors have a liability concern and that this dispute has been going on for three years. Ms. Perez was asked to give her phone number to staff for follow-up. COMMUNITY FORUM · Treasure Island Trailer Court/BART - Discussion of BART Construction and Complaints Received by Residents of Mobile Home Park Ms. Melinda Cohen-Huntley, Treasure Island Trailer Court, 1700 E1 Camino Real, Rue 21 Space 37, stated she is satisfied with the outcome of discussions with Public Works Inspector Gordon Gustafson that took place on August 6, 1999. A contractor will be hired to level off the ground beneath each mobile home and other corrections will be made on a "as needed" basis. She thanked Council for its support. Mr. Raymond Urbancic, Treasure Island Trailer Court, 1700 E1 Camino Real, Rue 19, Space 7, reported on the damaged asphalt that lies alongside the BART construction line and right under 38 trailers. He stated that he has been unable to get a commitment from BART/Tutor Saliba to re-asphalt the area. Councilman Mullin stated he saw the area Mr. Urbancic referred to and it will be looked into. Mr. John Gibbs, Public Works Director, reviewed the expansiveness of the project, the process that the City follows when complaints are received and how the calls are evaluated, channeled and mitigated (charts were used to visually enhance the presentation). He stated that the City's inspector, Mr. Gustafson, will insure that the hours are being followed and he will alert the public of any major concerns or circumstances that will require working beyond the normal hours of operation. Councilman Fernekes asked that Council be kept informed that all concerns are met by BART and Tutor/Saliba. Director Gibbs also informed Council that the correction work being done at the Colma Creek site will alleviate flooding that sometimes occurs during the winter season. (Cassette Tape No. 2) · AT&T Cablevision Update Finance Director Michael Brooks reviewed his August 2, 1999 memorandum and updated Council on the current working relationship with AT&T Services. He stated that AT&T appears to be in conformance with standards set in its agreement and performance reports from AT&T will be received by the fifteenth of each month. Councilman Fernekes discussed with staff the complaint process and the need for customers to record their complaints with the customer service office. He further advised that complaints not satisfactorily addressed should be forwarded to him or the Assistant City Manager. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated she attended the League of California Cities Executive Forum in Monterey and considers South San Francisco to be doing very well in comparison to other communities. Councilman Mullin stated that he attended the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) hearing in Sacramento recently on the Councilmembers/real estate agents issue. He stated the decision is being fast-tracked. He also reported on the substantial turn-out of South San Francisco residents for the August 4, 1999 SFO Runway Reconfiguration meeting at the Conference Center, and that he attended the August 10, 1999 meeting at San Francisco City Hall. He mentioned that an extensive response is being prepared to make sure South San Francisco interests are being represented. Mayor Datzman responded to two articles recently reported in the Peninsula Independent newspaper concerning his filing of FPPC Form 700, and filing of an amended Form 700 thereafter. He expressed his concern with the position the reporter has taken and the insinuation the articles implied. He offered to answer any questions a constituent might have and appreciated the opportunity to comment on the articles. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Fernekes announced that the Day in the Park Subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) will be making a special presentation at the September 8, 1999 meeting. He also reported that the Facilities and Street Naming Subcommittee (Femekes/Matsumoto) met and reviewed several requests that will be coming forward to Council with recommendations. Councilman Mullin stated he met with Airport Director John Martin on July 29, 1999, along with other North County officials to discuss the new airfield, and an interim plan to have homes insulated that lie within the footprint in communities that currently do not have Airport funding. He also noted that all South San Francisco homes in the footprint will be insulated shortly, but discussions will include expanding the area to outside the footprint. He reported that he will be participating on an Airport panel interviewing four consultant firms for the upgrading of the Airport noise reporting and monitoring system. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to Approve the Minutes of the July 21, and July 28, 1999 Special Meetings and July 28, 1999 Regular Meeting Item pulled from Consent Calendar. 2. Motion to Confirm Expense Claims of August 11, 1999 Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Adding SSFMC Chapter 8.58, Prohibiting Solicitation of Contributions, Business or Employment from Occupants of Motor Vehicles on City Streets Item pulled from Consent Calendar REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 3 o Motion to Accept the Aircraft Noise Insulation Project Phase XVII as Complete in Accordance with the Plans and Specifications Resolution No. 107-99, Authorizing Acceptance of a Grant Award from the California State Library to Fund Project Read's Families for Literacy Program in the Amount of $18,500 Resolution No. 108-99, Awarding Contract to E. Rozakis Restoration for Municipal Services Building and Central Fire Station Interior Painting Project in the Amount of $19,770 Resolution No. 109-99 Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with JMB Industrial Properties Fund for the Acquisition of 333 Oyster Point Boulevard in Connection with Oyster Point Boulevard Widening Project (Street Right-of-Way Acquisition) Cancellation of Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 25, 1999, Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Will be September 8, 1999 Councilman Mullin requested Item No. 1 be pulled for a question; Councilman Fernekes requested Item No. 3 be pulled for a comment. In reference to Item No. 8, Councilman Penna stated that he will not be present at the September 8, 1999 meeting as he will be out of the state. Motion-Femekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the July 21, and July 28, 1999 Special Meetings and July 28, 1999 Regular Meeting Councilman Mullin asked that July 21, 1999 minutes be corrected to reflect that Councilman Penna left the Capital Improvement Plan Budget meeting due to a previous commitment, rather than owning property within 300 feet of the area being discussed. Motion-Mullin/Second-Femekes: To approve the minutes of the July 21, and July 28, 1999 special meetings and July 28, 1999 regular meeting. Approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, minutes of the July 28, 1999 special and regular meetings. o Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Adding SSFMC Chapter 8.58, Prohibiting Solicitation of Contributions, Business or Employment from Occupants of Motor Vehicles on City Streets Councilman Fernekes queried, and staff verified, that this Ordinance prohibits people from pan-handling motorists. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Ordinance No. 1249-99 adding Chapter 8.58 to the Municipal Code of the City of South San Francisco regarding solicitations directed to occupants of motor vehicles. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 4 (Recess: 9:17 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.) PUBLIC HEARING Hillside Town Homes - GP, RZ, PUD, PM-99-11; Resolution Approving General Plan Amendment Modifying Land Use Designation from Retail Commercial to Medium Density Residential; Rezoning from Retail Commercial to Medium Density Residential; Planned Unit Development and Tentative Parcel Map for 0.30 Acre Site Bounded by Hillside Boulevard and North Spruce Avenue in Accordance with SSFMC Titles 19 and 20 (294 Hillside Boulevard) Public heating opened. Staff report presented by Chief Planner Tom Sparks with a visual presentation. Applicant, Mr. Ping Hsu, 711 Coronado Lane, Foster City, presented a visual presentation of the present condition of the North Spruce/Hillside Boulevard area. He stated that the site can not be developed for any commercial use, other than a gas station, due to the parking requirements. He reviewed slides of the surrounding residential area, the proposed development, elevations, landscaping and floor plans. (A scale model of the proposal was provided.) Landscape architect, Ms. Rosalind Wheeler, 60 7th Avenue, San Francisco, reviewed the proposed landscaping material that will complement the development and visually enhance the surrounding area. Imgation will be installed and the types of plants, once established, will require low maintenance. Project architect, Mr. Hanson Ho, 1260 Huntington Avenue, South Pasadena, briefly summarized his presentation, stating the project is viable, it will be a benefit to the neighborhood and an asset to the city. He stated many proposals have been submitted to develop the parcel without success, because the lot is currently zoned commercial and will not attract a major commercial use, such as a 7-Eleven store. Ms. Jan Pont, 111 Belmont Avenue, speaking against the project, expressed her concern regarding the traffic and parking problems that will be generated from the project. She asked Council to deny the application. Mr. Dan Shattuc, 111 Belmont Avenue, speaking against the project, stated his concerns with the project including, existing soil and groundwater contamination, the potential for traffic accidents and parking problems in the area. He suggested the site be used for a park'n ride, church parking, community garden, or greenspot. He asked Council to deny the project as proposed. Mr. Pedro Gonzalez, 804 Olive Avenue, speaking on behalf of the Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association (OTHO&RA) Board of Directors, stated that the Board's concerns included the project having too many units and adding more parking problems to the neighborhood. The Board was also concerned if this was spot-zoning and who will be responsible for landscape maintenance. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 5 720 Mr. Corey Egur, 237 Linden Avenue, stated his support for the project, that the site is no longer contaminated, and felt that the applicant can easily address all other concerns. Public hearing closed. Councilman Penna stated his support for the project, that the site has been difficult to market, and that he believes the project will not impact the area. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto questions, staff stated that the one affordable housing unit will have two bedrooms and its target price will be in the low $200,000' s. The discussion continued concerning whether the townhomes should be sale units or apartments, and the rationale that property owners have an investment in their neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto felt the development was not in sync with the area, and that the project was too vast for the parcel. Councilman Fernekes asked for information regarding the landscape maintenance, if will be maintained by association dues and how ares the dues determined. Staff stated that it will be part of the CC&Rs which still need to be prepared and adopted. Councilman Mullin stated his support for the project, that it addresses several needs for the area, and that it is not spot zoning. His concerns included the color of the roof, that the development is a PUD, and that he agrees an arterial stop should be at the North Spruce Avenue/Hillside Boulevard intersection. (Cassette Tape No. 3) Mayor Datzman asked if the affordable unit had a full garage and staff stated it has separate access off of North Spruce Avenue. Staff informed Council that the church, adjacent to the parcel, had concerns regarding the driveway, but they have been resolved. The discussion continued regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation that the redevelopment requirement for the affordable dwelling unit be waived allowing a three unit project, and that the Commission's main issue was density. Mayor Datzman stated his concerns regarding the project (traffic, density, landscape maintenance), but overall felt the development will be positive for the area, and complimented the applicant for the presentation. In response to Councilman Fernekes' concern regarding the color of the roof, Senior Planner Carlson indicated that the roof will be a light terracotta. Councilman Fernekes stated he was concerned with density, but felt this was a positive direction for the neighborhood. He noted that he received several phone calls from members of OTHO&RA in support of the project and felt that he can also support it. Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution 110-99, amending the General Plan Land Use Designation from Retail Commercial to Medium Density Residential and approving PUD-99-011 allowing reduction in lot sizes and setbacks, and approving PM- 99-011 allowing a subdivision for four lots with attached single family dwellings and common area on a 0.30 acre site located at Hillside Boulevard and North Spruce Avenue. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin, and Penna, and Mayor Datzman. NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 6 7.3 10. 11. Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance rezoning the 0.30 acre site located at Hillside Boulevard and North Spruce Avenue from Retail Commercial (C-l-L) Zone District to Medium Density Residential (R-2-H) Zone District. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin, and Penna, and Mayor Datzman. NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Resolution Recognizing Teamsters Local 856 as the Employee Representative for the Confidential Unit Staff report presented by Human Resources Director Bower. Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 111-99, recognizing Teamsters Local 856 as the recognized employee representative for the Confidential Unit. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Filing of an Application for State Transportation Improvement Program for the Rehabilitation of Forbes Boulevard in the Amount of $598,000 Staff report presented by City Engineer Kianpour. Councilman Fernekes asked when will the project commence and staff indicated next summer. He stated that he has received phone calls regarding the bumpiness of the road. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked what criteria are used to determine which roads are to be repaired and staff explained it is either from complaints or through the City' s pavement management system. The discussion continued regarding a sidewalk along Forbes Boulevard and staff explained that the costs are prohibitive, but crucial sidewalks will be installed, repaired or replaced. She also asked if a bike path along Forbes Boulevard can be included and staff stated that Forbes Boulevard does not allow a bicycle path, but staff is exploring two Union Pacific alignments that run on the north and south sides of Forbes Boulevard. Councilman Fernekes suggested some repair work be done in the interim along Forbes Boulevard to ease the bumpiness. Councilman Mullin asked if the cost of the project can be locked in to prevent any escalation in price. Staff stated that there is a 20% contingency fee in the estimated cost and money has been setaside for the railroad crossings, but it is difficult to make assurances. Motion-Femekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Resolution No. 112-99, authorizing the City Manager to execute and file an application for state transportation improvement program funding in the amount of $598,000 for the rehabilitation of Forbes Boulevard. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 7 Unanimously approved by voice vote. 12. Resolution Awarding Contract to DuPont Flooring Systems for Municipal Services Building Carpet Replacement Project in the Amount of $145,837.50 Staff report presented by City Engineer Kianpour. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked when will the project commence and staff indicated work will start the first week of September, 1999. Motion-PennaJSecond-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 113-99, awarding a contract in an amount not to exceed $145,837.50 to DuPont Flooring Systems for the Municipal Services Building carpet replacement project and amending the 1998-99 Capital Improvement Program (99-11) budget in the amount of $21,470.52. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 13. Resolution Awarding Contract to Bauman Landscaping, Inc., for the West Orange Avenue Library Parking Lot Improvements Project in the Amount of $296,700 Staff report presented by City Engineer Kianpour. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto questioned why improvements are being recommended if the City is considering a new library. Staff responded that the current library will be used for several more years and the improvements will enhance the property value. Motion-Mullin-Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 114-99, awarding a contract in an amount not to exceed $296,700 to Bauman Landscape, Inc. for the West Orange Library Parking Lot Improvements Project and amending the 1998-1999 Capital Improvement Program (CIP-99-12) Budget. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 14. City Clerk Compensation - Report from Council Subcommittee Councilman Mullin reported that the Council subcommittee (Mullin/Penna) met with the City Clerk on July 29, 1999. He reviewed the Clerk's current salary, recommended increase, a five-step salary range program to begin in early 2000, and a car allowance. Mayor Datzman questioned whether the car allowance recommendation is appropriate and if elected versus appointed was considered, or if this is viewed by the subcommittee as a total compensation package. Councilman Mullin stated that the subcommittee viewed it as a total compensation package, standard with all department heads, and given to city clerks in other jurisdictions whether elected or appointed. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve the Council subcommittees' recommendation (increase to $5155 per month effective immediately, a five step salary rate program effective January 29, 2000, and a car allowance). Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 8 15. Draft Response Letter to San Francisco International Airport Proposed Airfield Reconfiguration Project Economic and Community Development Director Van Duyn stated he and Chief Planner Sparks attended the Airport Reconfiguration meeting on August 4, 1999, and met beforehand with the Airport Subcommittee (Mullin/Penna) to draft a response letter. He explained that the draft letter incorporates responses to the Notice of Preparation (NOP), based on responses heard at that meeting, and issues discussed with the Subcommittee. He stated that the letter is due September 9, 1999, and suggested that Council comment on the letter tonight, the Subcommittee will then incorporate all the comments and finalize it, and either bring it back to Council on September 8, 1999 or have the Subcommittee submit it with their signatures. He noted that comments from Councilman Mullin have been received and will be incorporated in the letter. Councilman Mullin distributed copies of his comments to Council for their review. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated that the letter was excellent, and although them is a fixation with the noise from the Airport them are many other environmental issues that the letter touched on and is shared by other communities down the Peninsula. Mayor Datzman asked staff to simplify the process for finalizing the letter and having it executed. City Manager Wilson and City Attorney Mattas advised Council that, with Council's approval, the letter can be finalized by the Subcommittee, and executed by the Mayor on behalf of the Council without having to bring it back to the September 8, 1999 Council meeting. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To have the Subcommittee prepare the final version of the letter for the Mayor's signature and incorporate Councilmembers' comments. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Penna/Second-Femekes: To adjourn the meeting at 11:05 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be September 8, 1999. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: Sylv'lv'~_~_. Payne, City Clo~k City of South San Francisco Jan~qs L. Datzman, 1V[ay~ Cit~f South San Fratw,-igco 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 9