The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 2015-12-16 @6:00 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING 0 okl" A CITY COUNCIL Cn ti OF THE zx CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO 0 P.0, Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 Meeting to be held at: CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 400 GRAND AVENUE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order. TIME: 6.00 P.M. 2. Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Normandy, Garbarino and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gupta and Mayor Addiego. ABSENT: None. 3, Public Comments. None. 4. Agenda Review. No Changes. CONSENT 5. Motion to accept the Four Parks Playground Renovation Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $808,110). (Eric Evans, Associate Civil Engineer). 6. Resolution No. 151-2015 authorizing the City Manager to execute First Amendments to Consultant Services Agreements for plan review and inspection services with: 1) Csg Consultants Inc., in an arnount not to exceed $600,000 for each year of a three year period; and 2) West Coast Code Consultants Inc., in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for each year of a three year period; and amending the FY 2015-2016 adopted budget. J1 7. Resolution No. 152-2015 supporting the Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Improvements Project,submitting an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding for the preparation of the Project's Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases,and committing$30,000 in non-federal matching funds. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer). 8. Resolution No. 153-2015 supporting the Sunshine Gardens Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Improvements Project,submitting an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding for the Preliminary Engineering,Design and Construction Phases of the Project, and committing $63,000 in non-federal matching funds. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer). Item No. 6—Council requested more transparency in the process. ECD Director Greenwood assured Council this was an unbiased selection process, having used recommendations from other cities and taking into account the rapid changes in economic activity. Councilwoman Matsumoto was concerned CSG Consultants' choice may be interpreted as favoritism given their history with the City. Motion — Councilman Garbarino/Second — Vice Mayor Gupta: to adopt Resolution No. 151-2015. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Item No. 7 — Council asked some clarifying questions and no further direction was given. Motion — Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second—Councilman Garbarino: to adopt Resolution No. 152- 2015. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Item No. 8—Council asked some clarifying questions about the design plan and no further direction was given. Motion—Vice Mayor Gupta/Second—Councilwoman Matsumoto:to adopt Resolution No. 153-2015 as revised to support the Sunshine Gardens Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Improvements Project, submitting an application for County Transportation Measure A funding for preliminary engineering, design and construction, and committing $126,000 in non-federal matching funds. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Item No. 5 —No discussion. Motion — Councilman Garbarino/Second — Councilwoman Non-nandy: to accept the Four Parks Playground Renovation Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16,2015 MINUTES PAGE 2 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Resolution No. 154-2015 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. of San Jose, California, for engineering services for the Grand Boulevard Chestnut to Arroyo Project in an amount not to exceed $149,790. (Eric Evans, Assoc. Civil Engineer). Associate Civil Engineer Evans presented the staff report and reviewed details from the agreement. He advised of services to be provided. Council inquired about accessibility,efficiency,budgetary plans,and potential impacts. Motion—Councilman Garbarino/S econd—Councilwoman Normandy:to adopt Resolution No. 154-2015. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 10. Resolution No. 155-2015 accepting the Ambulance Service Financial Report and authorizing the writing-off of$2,692,969 of the ambulance billing accounts receivable balance that is uncolleetible due to the statute of limitations, Fire Chief Kohlmann and EMS Captain Walls presented the staff report. They provided background information to explain how the Ambulance Service operates in South San Francisco. They discussed the accounts receivable balance and management, detailed actions that are being taken, and provided recommendations for Council to establish a reform effort and proper oversight for the future. City Manager Futrell elaborated on the complexities surrounding the situation and spoke highly of staff s efforts on the issue. Council agreed that creating a better system is important, Motion — Councilman Garbarino/Second — Vice Mayor Gupta: to adopt Resolution No. 155-2015. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 11. Council of Cities ballot review. Councilman Garbarino was assigned as alternate one(1) and Councilwoman Matsumoto was assign as alternate two (2). Recess: 7:47 P.M. Meeting Resumed: 7:59 P.M. STUDY SESSION 12. Study Session: Workforce Housing. (Ron Gerber, Housing Mgr). Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood presented that staff report. He noted that staff is interested in pursuing this study session to collect data and explore options providing local public agency workers with housing as they are otherwise being priced out of the market. He proceeded to outline several policy options and considerations including available sites, regulations, exceptions, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16,2015 MINUTES PAGE 2 funding opportunities, overriding legislation and assuming certain liabilities as well as detailing the scope of interest. Resident Bertha Benton explained how difficult it is to afford staying in this area and why it is important for her daughter to stay in the area as a local teacher and student. Council asked clarifying questions about existing affordable housing units,site ownership,rehabilitating properties, financial assistance programs, the San Mateo County Community College District Housing Program Model, and inter-community housing partnerships. City Manager Futrell requested direction for pursuing a cap and trade grant next year and exclusive housing for City employees such as emergency services staff and law enforcement. Futrell reasoned that the health of the organization and the City depends on retaining workers. Councilman Garbarino asked if any other local agency has developed a version of this idea.City Manager Futrell stated only the College of San Mateo, but noted everyone is exploring this to try and ameliorate recruiting and retention problems for their respective communities. Mayor Addiego highlighted potential conflict of interest issue for law enforcement employees living where they work. Council encouraged exploring options for rehabilitation,down payment assistance, grants, and potential sites. CLOSED SESSION Time Entered Closed Session: 8:53 P.M. Open Session Resumed: 10:00 P.M. 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) case. Direction given, no reportable action. 14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One (1) case. Direction given to initiate an action. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. binitte AT07ted �J-3�ine i City Clerk NiarLk ddiego, ayor 611, Z iris T_ of South San Francisco City of South San FrancNco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 16,2015 MINUTES PAGE 2