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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-09-22 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING September 22,1999 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: 6:35 P.M. Present: Absent: CLOSED SESSION Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman None. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Conference with Labor Negotiators Regarding Executive Management: Agency Designated Representative (Jennifer Bower) Entered into Closed Session at 6:36 p.m. Reconvened into Open Session at 7:08 p.m. Mayor Datzman announced that direction was given and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Mullin/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:09 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: Llnda Patrick, Deputy City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: ~ James L.'D~an, Mayor City of Sou[~hn Francisco MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 8:58 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 2) 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: None. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - National Adult Day Care Center Week, September 19-25 1999: Accepted by Joe Hunziker AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested Item Nos. 10 and 14 be continued to the October 13, 1999 regular meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Nico Bloom, AT&T Cable Services, 1691 Bayport, San Carlos, informed Council of the upcoming changes to South San Francisco Cable Channels effective September 30, 1999, as well as, the coupon booklet that was mailed out to all AT&T cable subscribers. Collin Post, 1136 Sunnyside Drive, thanked everyone who was involved with Day in the Park to make it such a success. He was concerned with how close the driveways in the Parc Place development are to the street on Railroad Avenue. He commented and requested information on the Molieri case from City Attorney Mattas. He suggested that the Council brief the citizens on a regular basis regarding the Molieri case. Fred Etzel, 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, attorney representing Ted and Carol Simas, owners of the Shell Gas Station at 110 Hickey Boulevard, had questions regarding the Costco on Airport Boulevard. He asked: how much retail sales tax was generated, had they provided any projections for their proposed store, is there an agreement between Costco and the City that would provide any rebate of sales taxes back to the City, and does Costco intend to keep their store on South Airport Boulevard open. Ms. Melinda Cohen-Huntley, 1700 E1 Camino Real, Rue 21, Space 37, stated that representatives from the Treasure Island Mobile Home Park, the City, BART and Tutor/Saliba had a meeting to decide what repairs needed to be done. After the meeting the representatives from the Mobile Home Park had a false sense of security. She stated, that the next day there was a representative from Tutor/Saliba soliciting information and opinions from the Mobile Home Park residents as to how much money the residents would accept if they worked longer hours and made more noise than what was in the perimeters. She asked that the BART representative communicate with the representatives of their committee and not with the individual tenants. The noise monitors are also a concern, they are located in an area where no one lives. Mayor Datzman stated that the requests were valid and staff will continue to work with the residents and with the BART representatives. Councilman Mullin requested the name of the person whom solicited the residents of the Mobile Home Park. COMMUNITY FORUM COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to Confirm Expense Claims of September 22, 1999 in the amount of $4,964,818.07. o Resolution No. 121-99, Authorizing the City Manager to Administer Agency-State Agreement/ff)4-5177 Covering Preliminary Engineering Right-of-Way, Construction Engineering and Construction for Junipero Serra Boulevard, Hickey Boulevard to Clay Avenue, and King Drive to Arroyo Drive o Resolution No. 122-99, Authorizing Agreement With the State of California for Freeway Maintenance of Highway 101 at Oyster Point Grade Separation o Resolution No. 123-99, Authorizing the Execution, Exoneration, and Release of a Bond for the Willow Gardens Landscape Renovation Project Resolution No. 124-99, Authorizing a Program Supplemental Agreement with the State of California for the Commercial Avenue Reconstruction Project. o Resolution No. 125-99, Amending City Attorney's FY 1999-2000 Budget for Litigation Services Mayor Pro Tem requested Item No. 4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22,1999 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilman Penna requested Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: to Approve the Consent Calendar Items Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Resolution Adopting the City of South San Francisco's Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) through September 30, 2000 Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked questions regarding the qualifications for federally funded projects and the certifying agencies that the City uses. In response, City Engineer Kianpour explained the different kinds of business qualifications and stated that there is a list from Cal Trans that is used for transportation projects. Motion-Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: to Approve Resolution No. 126- 99, Adopting the City of South San Francisco's Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) through September 30, 2000. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Resolution Amending Repayment Agreement for E1 Camino Corridor Project Area Councilman Penna questioned why the E1 Camino Corridor Project budget was increased to $1.8 million. Finance Director Brooks stated that the increase could be used for any unexpected work that needs to be done in the next year. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: to Approve Resolution No. 127-99, Amending Repayment for E1 Camino Corridor Project Area. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 9. Resolution Adopting the 1999 General Plan Update and Certification of Final EIR Staff report given by Economic and Community Development Director Van Duyn with a visual presentation. He recommended, that the public comment this evening and that the Public Hearing be continued to the October 13, 1999 meeting for more comments and adoption. Elaine Bill, 297 Alta Vista Drive, speaking in favor of the General Plan stated, that she and her husband have owned property on Sign Hill for over twenty years and have not tried to develop it. They wish to work with the City to make this a positive situation. Fred Etzel, 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, representing Ted and Carol Simas, owners of the Shell Gas Station on E1 Camino Real and Hickey Boulevard. He stated his clients were very pleased that the Planning Commission changed the General Plan to include Transit Orientated Development within the half mile radius of the BART station. He recommends that the Commission change the zoning around the BART REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22,1999 MINUTES PAGE 3 station from low to medium residential density. He suggested ways to generate revenue for the city, other than big box retail, such as business/office developments, hotels, and motels. Kenneth Fitzhugh, Criker Architects and Planners, 526 Third Street, San Rafael, representing Aetna Realty and James Tucker stated, he and his clients were pleased that the Planning Commission decided not to change the zoning on Sign Hill. He urged the Council to adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to retain the existing General Plan Policies for Sign Hill. Irene DelAporte, 2553 Adams Court, recommended that the City Council support the decision of the Planning Commission to adopt the General Plan. She was not in favor of Costco. Mary Huber, 734 Larch Avenue, submitted 1,037 signatures opposing construction on Sign Hill. She would like to see Sign Hill remain as open space. Judy Korte, 755 Camaritas Avenue, read a letter from Hilda Barrados. She was against the Costco Project because of traffic, pollution from the proposed gas station and safety. She agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation. Carol Simas, owner of the Shell Gas Station at 101 Hickey Boulevard recommended that the Council adopt the General Plan as set forth by the Planning Commission. She commented on the distribution of taxes received by the City. Lou Dell'Angela, 222 Country Club Drive, spoke regarding the annexing of Country Club Park. He complimented the Planning Commission for changing the Lindenville Area back to small business. He stated that the Plan does have some major land use changes from industrial to commercial, especially in the Airport Boulevard Area and 101 Corridor Area. He urged the Council to examine the new street proposals. Jackie Williams, 242 Longford Drive, spoke in regards to school zoning, she wanted to make sure the recommended policy included the Serra Vista School site. Pubic Hearing Continued to October 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Councilman Penna agreed that Sign Hill should be purchased by the City. He stated that the extension from Hickey Boulevard to 101 does not make sense. He also agreed with the Planning Commission to do away with big box development north of BART. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto also supported the purchase of Sign Hill. She supported mixed uses in the BART area, but not hotels. Director Van Duyn stated that the Planning Commission concurs that hotels are not suited for this location, but supports a mix of land use including low density residential, local serving retail and support offices. Councilman Penna was in favor of high density in the BART area. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22 , 1999 MINUTES PAGE 4 Councilman Mullin stated the Residential Transit Development is better suited for the downtown area near the Caltrain Station. He preferred housing for people who work and live in South San Francisco, as opposed to housing for people who lived here and used BART to go elsewhere to work. He was also pleased with the childcare component. He wanted to know the development rights on the north slope of Sign Hill. (Cassette Tape No. 3) Councilman Femekes favored the zoning of all school sites. He concurred with housing being close to transportation, but prefers it to be in the Downtown area rather than the BART area. He would like Sign Hill to remain as open space and so the City can purchase it. Mayor Datzman also agreed with the purchase of Sign Hill. He was troubled with the zoning for all school sites and is not in favor of one of a kind zoning. He also wasn't sure that Transit Oriented Development is the answer for the BART area. Councilman Mullin stated he wanted clarification on the proposal of a road going through the Peninsula Pines apartment complex. (Recess 10:40- 10:50) Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin to continue adoption of Resolution Adopting the 1999 General Plan Update and Certification of Final EIR. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 10. Aegis Assisted Living Properties, LLC, 2280 Gellert Boulevard - General Plan Amendment to Modify Policies 10-3, and 10-4, Tentative Parcel Map to Subdivide the Parcel into Two Lots, Use Permit to Allow an Assisted Living Facility, and Zoning Amendment to Modify Table 20.70.030 to Increase the Maximum Building Height in the C-1 Zone District to 35 Feet and Negative Declaration. Public Hearing opened and all testimony deferred to the October 13, 1999 meeting Motion-Fernekes/Second Penna to continue to October 13, 1999 meeting. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 11. Resolution Authorizing Submittal of the Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, Amendment to CDBG 1999-2000 One Year Action Plan, and Section 108 Loan Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Staff Report given by Housing and Community Development Manager Fragoso Public Hearing opened. Councilman Penna asked if there were any loans available to first time homebuyers. Manager Fragoso, stated there were none available because of the size of the grant. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 5 Councilman Mullin complimented staff on the variety of programs and services that come through the Economic and Community Development Department. Public Hearing closed. Motion-PennaJSecond-Fernekes to Approve Resolution 128-99 authorizing submittal of the comprehensive annual performance and evaluation report, amendment to CDBG 1999-2000 One Year Action Plan, and Section 108 Loan Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 12. Resolution Awarding Design and Construction Contract to Pinnacle DB for Learning Center Staff Report presented by Public Works Director Gibbs. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin to approve Resolution 129-99 awarding design and construction to Pinnacle DB for Learning Center. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 13. Accept Petitions for Expansion of Parking District #1 and Refer to Parking Place Commission Staff Report and slide presentation presented by Economic and Community Development Director Van Duyn. Councilman Mullin questioned if the ultimate goal was to get all of the property owners into parking district #1. Director Van Duyn said, they mailed the petitions to sixty property owners and only seven responded. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto questioned why the lots are not contiguous. Director Van Duyn stated the lots are not contiguous because this is a volunteer district. Motion-PennaJSecond-Mullin to accept petitions for expansion of Parking District #1 and refer to Parking Place Commission. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 14. Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of South San Francisco and Executive Management Employees Continued to the October 13, 1999 meeting and that two sub-committees be formed. The short term committee is to do the review proposal which includes Councilman Fernekes and Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto. The long term committee is to re-examine the premise and underlying approaches to wage setting which includes Councilmembers Penna and Mullin. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 MINUTES PAGE 6 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL None. GOOD AND WELFARE None. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: ' ~~Clerk ~ck, Deputy City City of South San Francisco Approved: es L. Datzman, J~ybT' LlTity of South San b'~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. 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