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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2017-07-26 @7:00 MINUTES „m sAN CITY COUNCIL ' � CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO oar it REGULAR MEETING e4L'FOO\A MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Time: 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino, and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta. Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Garbarino led the pledge of allegiance. AGENDA REVIEW There were no changes to the agenda. PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificate of Recognition honoring employee Jeri Ward for her years of service and dedication to the Parks and Recreation Department. (Rich Garbarino, Councilmember) Devin Stenhouse presented the certificate to Jeri Ward. 2. Library and Parks and Recreation Departments' STEM Program. (Laura Armanino, Childcare Assistant Supervisor, Karla Bourdon, Literacy Program Manager, and Katie Levedahl, Director of Education, California Academy of Sciences) Karla Bourdon updated the Council on the Library and Parks and Recreations' STEM Program. Laura Armanino, Parks and Recreation Department,presented a PowerPoint outlining the County Grant funding and four components of the program. Katie Levedahl, Director of Education at California Academy of Sciences, Bay Area STEM Ecosystem,thanked the Council for its support. She stated they were committed to educating the youth in math, science and engineering. She discussed the second year of work. Mayor Gupta thanked staff and Ms. Levedahl for the presentation. He asked if the support from California Academy of Sciences was long term or annual. Ms. Levedahl discussed multi-year funding allowing support of STEM education and other initiatives. Councilmember Matsumoto asked how they measured student's understanding. Ms. Levedahl stated interest and inspiration were the first key gateways to engagement. She stated interest led to content understandings. 3. Recognition of Natalie Cedeno for being named "2017 Mother of the Year"by Everything South City. (Liza Normandy, Vice Mayor) Vice Mayor Normandy read the certificate. Kamala Cynthia Silva Wolfe introduced and commended Ms. Cedeno. Mark Nagales, on behalf of Congressman Spear,presented a certificate to Ms. Cedeno. Ms. Cedeno discussed her children's success due to the South San Francisco School District. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Hundragi presented a means for the City to generate additional revenue at no additional cost through facility rentals. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Garbarino asked who was responsible for maintaining the easements and fences on Westborough Boulevard and along Ponderosa Road. Parks and Recreation Director Ranals stated the golf course was responsible for the area along Ponderosa Road. She stated the easements and fences on Westborough were owned by Mr. Cowan and other private individuals. Councilmember Garbarino stated it was a code enforcement issue. Councilmember Addiego discussed recent complaints regarding airport noise and efforts to obtain FAA approval. Councilmember Matsumoto expressed frustration with the parking meters and need to clean the easements. She provided information on below market rates units for sale in the City. She asked how residents could obtain the information. City Manager Futrell stated the information was sent out to the contact list and posted on the City's website. Councilmember Matsumoto announced the 32nd Annual Citizens Police Academy starting August 10. Vice Mayor Normandy thanked Sheri Boles and Jason Rosenberg for assisting with the upcoming South San Francisco Women's Network Forum. Mayor Gupta concurred with concerns regarding airport noise. Mina Richardson stated she lived in the flight path of the noise complaint. She stated a prior councilmember had gotten residents double pane windows by lobbying in Washington D.C. Councilmember Matsumoto stated there was still funding available. City Manager Futrell explained that homes in certain areas could obtain noise reduction measures. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 2 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4. Study session: Cannabis -Testing and Manufacturing Businesses. (Rozalynne Thompson, Associate Planner and Deborah Gill, Special Projects Manager) Dobrah Gill, Special Projects Manager,presented a PowerPoint summarizing the timeline, definitions and topics to consider. Rozalynne Thompson, Associate Planner, continued the presentation discussing land use controls,maps showing potential locations and suggested areas, safety standards, licensing and taxation,business permit, impact fees, conditional use permits and questions for discussion. Farhad Doctor discussed the need for the cannabis community, Police and Council to work together and positive roles dispensaries could provide. Mina Richardson requested clarification on the proposed businesses. City Manager Futrell discussed the passage of Proposition 64, legalizing marijuana. He discussed the City's opportunity to establish local regulations for cannabis operations. He stated a study session would be held on September 6 for Council consideration of cultivation. He explained that manufacturing and testing was being considered and explained the purpose of the laboratories. Councilmember Garbarino suggested narrowing the suggested cannabis manufacturing zone to one of the two suggested zones, either all on the west side or all on the east side. Vice Mayor Normandy asked Councilmember Garbarino if he felt the same way about retail. Councilmember Garbarino stated he was not sure if he was in favor of retail sales. Vice Mayor Normandy concurred with the need for collaboration between Council, staff and public safety. She stated local control was imperative. Councilmember Matsumoto asked the pros other than revenue to the City. She stated she was weighing revenue versus risk. City Manager Futrell stated staff had not extrapolated potential revenue but could provide it to Council in a memo. He requested Council set a fee for commercial businesses. He discussed the County working group for the purpose of sharing ideas with other jurisdictions at which there was not general agreement. Councilmember Matsumoto discussed the vote by South San Francisco residents. City Manager Futrell explained what would be allowed even if the City banned everything. Councilmember Matsumoto stated she was against chemical extraction. City Manager Futrell stated the risk was associated with individuals doing it in homes. Councilmember Matsumoto concurred to locate the facilities on either the east or west side. Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the Police Department had done research on Colorado. Police Captain Remedios stated they had not done any research yet. Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the Council decided to not to choose a specific zone would a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)be issued. Associate Planner, Thompson explained the CUP. City Manager Futrell stated every application would have to go to the Planning Commission. Planning Manager Mehra could add conditions to put further controls. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 3 Councilmember Matsumoto asked if CUPs would come to the Council. Planning Manager Mehra stated the Council could call up permits. Councilmember Garbarino asked if sprinklers were required. Fire Marshal Da Silva stated sprinklers would be required in the manufacturing portion. He stated the process would be reviewed by the third-party engineer to ensure safety. Councilmember Matsumoto asked about the safety of using a volatile solvent. Fire Marshall Da Silva stated it was safe when used in a closed system. He discussed response to hazmat spills. Councilmember Addiego stated there was consensus to legitimize the use of cannabis and discussed the need to retain local control. Mayor Gupta stated his heart said marijuana was not good but it was legalized. He discussed the City's experience with biotechnology and manufacturing of drugs and stated the City was more qualified than most for testing labs. He stated he was unclear of the manufacturing component. He asked how manufacturing would impact the environment. He stated the transportation of raw materials and products needed to be carefully studied. He asked if cash economy versus banking industry had been resolved. City Manager Futrell stated marijuana was still against Federal law and banks would not accept proceeds. He stated cash business should be considered when setting the security. He stated the matter would be revisited on September 6, 2017. RECESS Mayor Gupta called a recess at 8:37 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:49 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 5. Report regarding Measure W Community Civic Campus project quarterly update. (Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager and Dolores Montenegro, Kitchell Program Manager) Marian Lee,Assistant City Manager, presented Dolores Montenegro from Kitchell. Dolores Montenegro, Kitchell,presented the quarterly report on the Measure W Community Civic Campus project. She discussed the updated project budget. She reviewed the current target milestones. Mina Richardson asked about the project budget and requested increased transparency. Councilmember Addiego asked when Finance Director Lee's update on Measure W be available. City Manager Futrell stated he would ensure that the Citizens' Oversight Board report was on the website and maintained up to date. Assistant City Manager Lee discussed quarterly updates and stated all the information was on the City's website. She stated Kitchell was tasked with creating a Civic Campus project website and keeping it updates. Councilmember Addiego asked if the process was behind schedule. Ms. Montenegro stated the project was on track and she explained the status of the budget. Councilmember Matsumoto thanked the voters for approving the half cent sales tax increase. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 4 Vice Mayor Normandy stated the minutes and agendas were not easily accessible. Councilmember Matsumoto stated a new member had been appointed. Mayor Gupta thanked Ms. Montenegro and Assistant City Manager Lee for managing the project. He thanked Ms. Richardson for her input. He asked if the $2.5 million budget was based on the necessary components or the available funds. Ms. Montenegro stated the budget was based on the objectives and contracts for the fiscal year. She stated they would assist in determining the financial needs for the project. She stated the budget would trend upward and peak during construction. Mayor Gupta asked if the funds were earning interest. City Manager Futrell explained the$100 million invested and interest earned. 6. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an airspace lease for the South San Francisco Caltrain Station with the State of California Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $94,260per year escalated at 3percent annually for up to ten years to allow project improvements and use of Caltrans' property within the US-l01 freeway right-of-way. (Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager and Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner) 6a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an airspace lease for the South San Francisco Caltrain Station with the State of California Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed$94,260per year escalated at 3percent annually for up to ten years to allow project improvements and use of Caltrans property within the US-101 freeway right-of-way. Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager,presented the item to Council. Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the City owned the property and requirement to pay for air space lease. Assistant City Manager Lee explained the property purchased from Caltrans. Councilmember Addiego expressed frustration with paying$1 million for a small piece of property underneath a freeway. Councilmember Garbarino stated they were taking advantage of the situation. Mayor Gupta concurred with Councilmember Addiego. He asked the cost of the lease being termed in 10 years. City Attorney Rosenberg stated it was legally in the lease but staff would continue to attempt to have the provision removed. He stated the City had very limited legal grounds to fight it if it remained in the lease. Mayor Gupta asked how the air space value was determined. Assistant City Manager Lee stated staff had expressed the lack of value to Caltrain but their formula determined $7,855 per month. She stated the City's appraisal was half the value of Caltrains. She stated the best opportunity of minimizing the impact was to obtain the discount. Mayor Gupta asked if the additional lease costs would be shared. Assistant City Manager Lee stated subsequent year's cost would be borne by the City. Assistant City Manager Lee stated the arrangement for the airspace lease was established in 2008. Councilmember Matsumoto stated Caltrain had made no effort to do basic improvements. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 5 Councilmember Addiego asked where the lease money came from. Assistant City Manager Lee stated the options were transit impact fee assessments to future developments,parking district maintenance funds, or infrastructure reserves. Motion- Councilmember Garbarino/ Second-Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES 91-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 4 - Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta No: 1 - Councilmember Addiego Enactment No: RES 91-2017 7. Report regarding a resolution approving the application for grant funds to the California Natural Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program in a total amount of$500,000for landscape enhancements to the Caltrain Station Improvement Project in Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner and Deborah Gill, Special Projects Manager) 7a. Resolution approving the application for grant funds to the California Natural Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program in a total amount of$500,000for landscape enhancements to the Caltrain Station Plaza Project in Fiscal Year 2017-18. Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner,presented the item to Council. Councilmember Matsumoto commended staff. She asked who found the grant. Senior Planner Rozzi stated Parks and Recreation and Townsend both identified the grant opportunity. Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the project would be two or four tracks. Senior Planner Rozzi stated it would be a four-track system. Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the platform would accommodate high speed rail. Assistant City Manager Lee stated the station would be designed to Caltrain standards and designed to accommodate the electrification system. Councilmember Addiego stated portions would be ripped up for high speed rail. Motion- Councilmember Addiego/ Second-Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES 92- 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 92-2017 8. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the South San Francisco Caltrain Station with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. (Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager and Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner) 8a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Construction and Maintenance Agreement for the South San Francisco Caltrain Station with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. Tony Rozzi, Senior Planner, presented the item to Council. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 6 Councilmember Matsumoto stated JPB did a good job of maintaining stations throughout the Peninsula. She expressed concern regarding graffiti. She suggested a Veteran's wall to discourage graffiti. She stated it was a large expense and asked if it should be downsized. Councilmember Garbarino stated the design and location of the station made it a high maintenance facility. He stated he would not support downsizing. He indicated support for a Veteran's wall and obtaining sponsors to fund it. Vice Mayor Normandy suggested allocating the funds. Councilmember Garbarino concurred. Mayor Gupta asked if the City was responsible for flood maintenance. City Manager Futrell stated the pump station would be maintained by JPB but City staff would be trained for emergency response. Mayor Gupta asked who was liable for injuries to station patrons. City Manager Futrell stated the right-of-way was the City's responsibility. He stated the parking lot, station and underpass were the responsibility of JPB. Councilmember Matsumoto expressed concern about the storage of hazardous tanks by Union Pacific. Motion- Councilmember Garbarino/Second-Vice Mayor Normandy: that this Resolution, RES 93-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 -Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta Enactment No: RES 93-2017 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Matsumoto pulled Items 9, 10 and 12. Karyl requests for future minutes to contain the questions asked by council. She advised she will contact staff regarding her questions for item 10 for clarification. She asked if staff was still doing the STEAM Program that included Arts. Ms. Bourdon stated they are doing both in some of their programs but for the Community Learning Center, given its literacy focus, they are separating it. Motion-Vice Mayor Normandy/ Second- Councilmember Matsumoto: that Council approve the Consent Calendar. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 - Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta 9. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of July 12, 2017. 10. Motion confirming payment registers for July 26, 2017. (Richard Lee, Director of Finance) 11. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meeting on August 23, 2017. (Mike Futrell, City Manager) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 7 12. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$25,536in grant funding from the San Mateo County Human Services Agency to support the Library and Parks and Recreation Departments' Science Technology Engineering and Math education component of the After School Education and Safety programs and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 operating budget. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 12a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of$25,536 in grant funding from the San Mateo County Human Services Agency to support the Library and Parks and Recreation Departments' Science Technology Engineering and Math education component of the After School Education and Safety programs and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017 -18 operating budget. Motion -Vice Mayor Normandy/ Second - Councilmember Matsumoto: that this Resolution, RES 94-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 - Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta Enactment No: RES 94-2017 13. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$6,000from the State of California, California Highway Patrol for the "Every 15 Minutes" Program and amending the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating Budget. (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief) 13a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a$6,000 grant from the State of California, California Highway Patrol for the"Every 15 Minutes" Program and amending the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating Budget. Motion-Vice Mayor Normandy/ Second - Councilmember Matsumoto: that this Resolution, RES 95-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 - Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta Enactment No: RES 95-2017 14. A report regarding adoption of an ordinance to establish the Antoinette Lane Underground Utility District, CIP project no. stl 702. (Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer) 14a. Ordinance establishing the Antoinette Lane Underground Utility District, CIP Project st1702. Motion- Vice Mayor Normandy/Second- Councilmember Matsumoto: that this Ordinance, ORD 1540-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 - Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta Enactment No: ORD 1540-2017 15. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$29,000 in grant funding from the California State Library to support the Community Learning Center's after-school program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18Operating Budget. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 15a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of$29,000in grant funding from the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 8 California State Library to support the Community Learning Center's after-school program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating Budget. Motion-Vice Mayor Normandy/ Second - Councilmember Matsumoto: that this Resolution, RES 96-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 - Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto,Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta Enactment No: RES 96-2017 16. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of$45,000 in grant funding from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to support Project Read's Financial Well-being program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017 - 18 operating budget. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) Resolution authorizing the acceptance of$45,000in grant funding from the Silicon Valley 16a. Community Foundation to support Project Read's Financial Well-being program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2017-18 operating budget. Motion-Vice Mayor Normandy/Second - Councilmember Matsumoto: that this Resolution, RES 97-2017,be approved. Approved by roll call vote: Yes: 5 - Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta Enactment No: RES 97-2017 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL—COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. CLOSED SESSION 17. Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager 18. Closed Session: Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Pradeep Gupta, Mayor and Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager Entered into Closed Session: 10:04 p.m. Resumed from Closed Session: 11:20 p.m. Direction given, no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Gupta adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 9 Submitted by: Approved by: 4 1 I■.All o.' V. Gabrie M riguez D eputy City Clerk Pradeep Gupta, Mayor City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26,2017 MINUTES PAGE 10