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REGULAR MEETING
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino, and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gupta led the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. (Pradeep Gupta, Mayor)
Mayor Gupta presented the proclamation to Christy Camacho, Parks and Recreation
Commission Chair.
Chair Camacho commended Parks and Recreation Department staff and encouraged
residents to attend Movie Night.
2. Recognition of Natalie Cedeno for being named "2017 Mother of the Year" by Everything
South City. (Liza Normandy, Vice Mayor)
This item was not heard.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Judy Bush, representing Friends of Parks and Recreation, announced the eight, free recreation
classes being offered in July.
In response to Councilmember Matsumoto, Ms. Bush discussed the various locations of the classes
and stated they were first come, first served.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Garbarino requested adjourning in memory of Helen Rancatore and Anthony
Formosa.
Councilmember Addiego requested information on the light standard that fell on El Camino Real.
Councilmember Matsumoto commended Tom Carney, Gypsy and Allie for the articles in the
National Search Dog Foundation Annual Report. She discussed Police Department speed
enforcement and encouraged residents to slow down. She stated the City contributed $802,000 to
Ca1PERS on behalf of the employees.
Vice Mayor Normandy stated she would be working with Sheri Boles on the South San Francisco
Women's Network, which would begin on September 5, 2017. She suggested the Council recognize
Arianna Realyvasquez for receiving the San Mateo County Explorer of the Year.
Mayor Gupta requested traffic signal timing be reviewed. He stated he attended a theater play at El
Camino High School.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. A report regarding an ordinance establishing the Antoinette Lane underground utility district
(CIP project no. st1702). (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer and Kathleen Phalen,
Swinerton)
3a. Ordinance establishing the Antoinette Lane Underground Utility District (CIP
Project st1702).
Principal Engineer Bautista announced the upcoming study session regarding prioritization of
undergrounding projects.
Kathleen Phalen presented a PowerPoint summarizing the item, the proposed district description,
district boundaries, scope and budget, content of ordinance, direction to utilities, direction for
properties, Conceptual Rule 20A Budget, conceptual schedule, and next steps.
In response to Councilmember Matsumoto, Ms. Phalen discussed the need to coordinate the
upcoming development projects. Assistant City Manager Lee discussed efforts to streamline the
coordination process.
Mayor Gupta opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. There being no speakers, Mayor Gupta closed
the Public Hearing.
In response to Councilmember Addiego, Ms. Phalen discussed outreach to the two affected
residential complexes.
Motion- Councilmember Addiego/ Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Ordinance,be
introduced on first reading.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
4. Report regarding a resolution making findings and adopting the addendum to the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality
Control Plant Capital Improvements Project, and directing staff to begin implementation of
the Project. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer)
4a. A resolution making findings and adopting the addendum to the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water
Quality Control Plant Capital Improvements Project, and directing staff to begin
implementation of the Project.
Principal Engineer Bautista presented the PowerPoint summarizing the South San Francisco/San
Bruno Water Quality Control Plant(WQCP) project, Wet Weather Improvements Project - Phase 2,
addendum to the IS/MND for the Digester Rehabilitation Project, and Green Energy Project.
Motion - Councilmember Garbarino/ Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
84-2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 84-2017
5. Report regarding a resolution awarding the construction contract to Blocka Construction,
Inc., of Fremont, California for the Sign Hill Generator Replacement Project (Project No.
pfl 506) in an amount of$464,000 and authorizing a total construction budget of$580,000.
(Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer& Scott Christie, Swinerton)
5a. Resolution awarding the construction contract to Blocka Construction of Fremont,
California for the Sign Hill Generator Replacement Project(Project No. pfl 506) in
an amount of$464,000 and authorizing a total construction budget of$580,000.
Principal Engineer Bautista presented the item to Council summarizing the generator replacement
project.
Councilmember Matsumoto requested details on the September 2016 Engineer's Estimate and bid
process. Principal Engineer Bautista stated the 2016 Engineer's Estimate was $150,000, and bids
were received in amounts of$269,000, $322,000 and $448,000.
In response to Councilmember Garbarino, Principal Engineer Bautista stated they did not anticipate
any protests.
Vice Mayor Normandy expressed appreciation for the thorough report.
Councilmember Addiego expressed disappointment in the increased costs.
Mayor Gupta questioned the need to increase the kilowatt capacity. Principal Engineer Bautista
discussed review of existing equipment and needs for new equipment. He stated approximately 25%
would go towards the new HVAC.
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Motion - Councilmember Garbarino/ Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
85-2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 85-2017
6. Report regarding a resolution approving participation by the City of South San Francisco in
the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative. (Eliza Manchester, Management Analyst)
6a. Resolution approving the participation by the City of South San Francisco in the Bay
Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative.
Management Analyst Manchester presented the item to Council. She provided information on SF
Made.
Mike Lappen requested the Council adopt the resolution approving participation in the Bay Area
Urban Manufacturing Initiative. He explained the purpose to support the manufacturing industry in
the Bay Area.
Martine Neider, Manager of Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative, indicated she was available
to respond to questions.
In response to Councilmember Matsumoto, Management Analyst Manchester explained that there
were 200 businesses in the City and stated she could provide a list of the manufacturers.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the efforts would include growing more automation jobs.
Mr. Lappen discussed the considerations regarding warehousing and logistics and allowance of
manufacturing and light manufacturing. He discussed the company, Plenty. Management Analyst
Manchester listed the top ten companies.
In response to Councilmember Matsumoto, Finance Director Lee stated sales tax was received.
Vice Mayor Normandy expressed appreciation for the presentation.
Councilmember Addiego stated the educational workshops and factory tours were a benefit. Ms.
Neider discussed factory tours and access to resources for cities.
Mayor Gupta indicated support for the initiative. He discussed AVAG's work on regional economic
district development encouraging middle class jobs through manufacturing.
Motion- Councilmember Addiego / Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES 86-
2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 86-2017
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion- Councilmember Garbarino/ Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that the Consent Calendar
be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
7. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of June 28, 2017.
8. Motion confirming payment registers for July 12, 2017. (Richard Lee, Director of Finance)
9. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$9,303 in donations to support
the Library's Summer Learning Challenge and the Community Learning Center, and
amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating Budget. (Valerie
Sommer, Library Director)
9a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of$9,303 in donations to support the
Library's Summer Learning Challenge and the Community Learning Center, and
amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating Budget.
Motion- Councilmember Garbarino / Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
87-2017, be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 87-2017
10. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$35,000in grant funding from
the Woodlawn Foundation to support Project Read's Learning Wheels Family Literacy
Program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18Operating Budget.
(Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
10a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of$35,000 in grant funding from the
Woodlawn Foundation to support Project Read's Learning Wheels Family Literacy
Program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating
Budget.
Motion- Councilmember Garbarino/ Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
88-2017, be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 88-2017
11. Report regarding resolutions to pledge Sewer Service Charges to repayment of State Water
Resources Control Board Loan financing and declaring the City Council's intent to
reimburse the Sewer Enterprise Fund from State Water Resources Control Board Loan
proceeds for the Water Quality Control Plant Wet Weather and Digester Improvements
Project capital expenditures made in the Sewer Enterprise Fund prior to the receipt of those
Loan proceeds. (Richard Lee, Director of Finance and Justin Lovell, Public Works
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Administrator)
11 a. Resolution declaring the City of South San Francisco's intent to reimburse the Sewer
Enterprise Fund from State Water Resources Control Board loan proceeds for South
San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant Wet Weather and Digester
Improvements project capital improvement expenditures made by the City of South
San Francisco prior to the receipt of those loan proceeds and prior to the issuance of
related state funding.
Motion- Councilmember Garbarino / Second -Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
89-2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 89-2017
11 b. Resolution pledging sewer service charges revenue from the Sewer Enterprise Fund
to payments to the State Water Resources Control Board for loan repayments to
finance the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant Wet
Weather and Digester Improvement Project.
Motion- Councilmember Garbarino/ Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
90-2017, be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 90-2017
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL—COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCMENTS
Councilmember Matsumoto encouraged residents to attend the close out sale for Ron Burgess. She
announced that she had two college students willing to volunteer for the City.
Mayor Gupta acknowledged the hard work, time and effort by councilmembers over the past few
months.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Gupta adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Submitted by: vipp Approved by:
Gabri- •oguez, Deputy City Clerk Pradeep Gupta, Mayor
City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco
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