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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 9, 2017
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino, and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Addiego led the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
City Manager Futrell requested the Council allow staff to make announcements during Public
Comments.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of"Keep Our City Clean"Poster Contest Winners. (Leslie Arroyo,
Communications Director)
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to South San Francisco Student Winners of the
2017 City of South San Francisco Poster Contest, "Help Keep South San Francisco Clean!"
(Pradeep Gupta, Mayor)
Leslie Arroyo, Communications Director,presented the awards to the contest winners.
The Council commended the contest winners.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leslie Arroyo presented a PowerPoint on the City's Leave the Car—It's Not that Far Initiative
including incentives and promotion.
Sheri Boles, Management Analyst II, announced the Inaugural South San Francisco Women's
Networking Forum.
Peter Lim, Resident of South San Francisco, addressed the council regarding accidents on his street.
City Manager Futrell stated he would take the petition for action.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Addiego discussed the recent Harbor District Liaison meeting at which a Harbor
Commissioner addressed the liaisons, there were accusation of Brown Act violations and he left the
meeting prior to its conclusion.
Councilmember Matsumoto commended the library for its diversity program. She announced the
cleanup of Joann's Triangle by the Improving Public Places Committee. She stated she and
Councilmember Garbarino attended the Outreach Committee scope and goal meeting. She
discussed the recent Homeless Outreach Team Oversight Committee. City Manager Futrell
provided statistics on the reduction of homelessness. Councilmember Matsumoto announced
Caltrain station construction would begin in November 2017,with expected completion in Summer
2019.
Vice Mayor Normandy discussed the Harbor District Subcommittee meeting.
Councilmember Garbarino applauded Vice Mayor Normandy on her actions at the Harbor District
Subcommittee meeting. He discussed recycling thefts and encouraged residents to report suspicious
activity to the Police Department. He thanked Public Works for its work at Avalon and JS. He
discussed his meeting with Assemblyman Mullen regarding efforts for rebirth of redevelopment
agencies, CalTrain electrification and the need for housing. He stated he would be meeting with
Assemblyman Ting.
Mayor Gupta reported that his wife was appointed by the County of San Mateo to be a member of
the Planning Commission. He stated he was a first-generation immigrant from India 53 years ago,
August 15, City of San Francisco would hoist the flag of India on August 15 and he was invited to
be part of the ceremony.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the City could hoist the flag as well. City Manager Futrell
stated the City could prepare a resolution and issue a press release. The Council directed staff to do
so.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
3. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the donation of eleven surplus computers to the
Safe Harbor Shelter. (Tony Barrera, IT Manager)
3a. Resolution authorizing the donation of eleven surplus computers to the Safe Harbor
Shelter.
Tony Barrera, IT Manager,presented the staff report.
Julia Parmer, Samaritan House staff member,thanked the City for considering donation of
computers to the shelter. She discussed the services provided at Samaritan House.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated Safe Harbor was integral to the HOT Team.
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Councilmember Garbarino discussed the importance of technology and encouraged
additional donations.
Vice Mayor Normandy discussed the initiation of the request and efforts to provide needs at
Samaritan House.
Councilmember Matsumoto thanked staff for assisting with the garden.
Mayor Gupta asked if there were additional needs.
Motion- Councilmember Garbarino/ Second -Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES
98-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 98-2017
4. Report regarding resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a banking services
agreement and a Select Government Merchant Payment Card Processing Agreement with
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. for a five year period ending on August 31, 2022, with an
option to extend for an additional two year period. (Richard Lee, Director of Finance)
4a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a banking services agreement
and a Select Government Merchant Payment Card Processing Agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank N.A. for a five year period ending on August 31, 2022, with an
option to extend for an additional two year period.
Finance Director Lee presented a PowerPoint providing background on services, RFP, and
recommendation.
Councilmember Matsumoto discussed the proposals and stated she was impressed with the
recommendations. She asked if the City could request audit services and if Chandler could
work with Chase. Finance Director Lee stated JP Morgan had committee to review the
services with the City on a quarterly basis. City Manager Futrell stated staff could look into
Chandler working with Chase and report back.
Councilmember Addiego stated Chandler had done a great job and suggested time with JP
Morgan before casting anyone aside. He explained how the City wound up with Wells
Fargo.
Councilmember Matsumoto encouraged Chase to be a good community bank.
Mayor Gupta asked if professional consultant agreement was the appropriate agreement.
Lee explained that the standard template was modified to reflect a banking services
agreement.
Motion-Vice Mayor Normandy/ Second- Councilmember Matsumoto: that this Resolution, RES
99-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto,Vice
Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta
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Enactment No: RES 99-2017
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of July 26, 2017.
6. Motion confirming payment registers for August 9, 2017. (Richard Lee, Director of Finance)
7. Report regarding a resolution approving the filing of a grant application in a total amount
not to exceed $187,948 from the Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Infrastructure
Grant program for public bathrooms at Oyster Point Marina. (Deborah Gill, Special Projects
Manager)
7a. Resolution No. 100-2017 approving the filing of a grant application in a total amount
not to exceed $187,948 from the Division of Boating and Waterways Boating
Infrastructure Grant program for the private bathrooms at Oyster Point Marina.
8. Report regarding a resolution approving the filing of a grant application in a total amount
not to exceed $1,153,233 from the Division of Boating and Waterways Boating
Infrastructure Grant program for a fuel dock replacement at Oyster Point Marina. (Deborah
Gill, Special Projects Manager)
8a. Resolution No. 101-2017 approving the filing of a grant application in a total amount
of$1,153,233from the Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Infrastructure
Grant program for a fuel dock system replacement at Oyster Point Marina.
9. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meetings on September 13, 2017 and September
27, 2017. (Mike Futrell, City Manager)
10. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of up to $8,225 in Library Services
and Technology Act grant funding from the California State Library to support library
services for veterans, and authorizing the Finance Director to adjust the Library
Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 operating budget on receipt of funds. (Valerie Sommer,
Library Director)
10a. Resolution No. 102-2017 authorizing the acceptance of up to $8,225 in Library
Services and Technology Act grant funding from the California State Library to
support library services for veterans, and authorizing the Finance Director to adjust
the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 operating budget on receipt of funds.
11. Report regarding a resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement
between Michael Futrell and the City of South San Francisco. (Jason Rosenberg, City
Attorney)
11 a. Resolution No. 103-2017 approving Amendment No. 3 to the Employment
Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Michael Futrell and the
City of South San Francisco.
12. Report regarding a resolution approving the City Council's response to the San Mateo
County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated June 29, 2017, entitled"English Is Not Our Only
Language" and authorizing the City Manager to sign the response letter on behalf of the
City. (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief)
12a. Resolution No. 104-2017 approving the City Council's response to the San Mateo
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County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated June 29, 2017, entitled`English Is Not Our
Only Language" and authorizing the City Manager to send the response letter on
behalf of the City.
The Deputy City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows:
Councilmember Matsumoto pulled Items 5, 6, 11, and 12.
Item 5: Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the full minutes were presented. Deputy City Clerk
Rodriguez stated the minutes were still being transcribed.
Item 6: Councilmember Matsumoto asked if LA stood for Leslie Arroyo. Finance Director Lee
confirmed. Councilmember Matsumoto suggested additional coding to provide more details.
Finance Director Lee stated it could be separated out. Councilmember Garbarino concurred.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked about why Oyster Point project was under City Manager rather
than ECD. City Manager Futrell stated he would review and get back to Council. Councilmember
Matsumoto asked what designate fund balance on Page 35 of 36. Finance Director Lee explained
Fund 280, City Services Fund, set for a particular purpose. Councilmember Matsumoto requested
the list of each fund.
Item 11: City Attorney Rosenberg reported that the contract was for the City Manager and the
increase was 3%. Councilmember Matsumoto thanked the City Manager and indicated he requested
a 3%raise to go along with the bargaining groups. Mayor Gupta expressed his appreciation to City
Manager Futrell for his dedicated service to the City.
Item 12: Councilmember Matsumoto stated the City met all eight key programs in the Grand Jury
response and commended the Police Department. Councilmember Addiego expressed gratitude to
the Police Department and asked if there were homes with no English speakers. Police Chief
Azzopardi stated they rarely went to a home without at least a child learning English.
Motion- Councilmember Addiego/ Second- Councilmember Matsumoto: to approve the Consent
Calendar. Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5—Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto,Vice
Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL—COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. Report regarding the League of California Cities resolutions, confirming Councilmember
Garbarino as the appointed member of the General Resolutions Committee to vote on behalf
of the City of South San Francisco, and approving an alternate voting delegate. (Mike
Futrell, City Manager)
City Manager Futrell presented the item to Council.
Motion-Vice Mayor Normandy/ Second- Councilmember Addiego: to appoint Councilmember
Garbarino as the voting delegate and Mayor Gupta as the alternate,be approved. Approved by roll
call vote:
Yes: 5 —Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
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Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta
14. Resolution that the City of South San Francisco will be joining the California Public
Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, and cities throughout the state and
participating in"One Thing for the Sun", a statewide campaign to reduce energy
consumption on August 21, 2017, during the partial solar eclipse.
John Baker, SSFUSD, Trustee, presented the item to Council.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the item could have come under presentations. City
Attorney Rosenberg stated that was permissible.
Mayor Gupta presented the resolution to Mr. Baker.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Gupta adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Gabrie Rodri Deputy City Clerk Pradeep Gupta, Mayor
City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco
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