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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
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33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Time: 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino, and
Matsumoto,Vice Mayor Normandy and Mayor Gupta.
Absent: None
AGENDA REVIEW
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMNETS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Report regarding a motion accepting the 2016 ADA Ramps Project as complete in
accordance with plans and specifications, with a total construction cost of$724,127. (Sam
Bautista, Principal Engineer)
Principal Engineer Bautista presented the staff report.
Motion- Garbarino/ Second- Addiego: that this Staff Report,be adopted.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 — Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
2. Report regarding a resolution approving a Third Amendment to the landscape maintenance
services agreement with Frank and Grossman Landscaping, Inc. for citywide landscape
maintenance services for a 12 month term in an additional amount not to exceed $512,064
(Sharon Ranals, Parks and Recreation Director)
2a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager approving a Third Amendment to renew
the existing landscape maintenance services agreement with Frank and Grossman of
San Francisco, CA for citywide landscape maintenance services for a 12 month term
in an additional amount not to exceed$512,064.
Parks and Recreation Director Ranals presented the staff report.
The members of Frank and Grossman Landscaping, Inc. introduced themselves.
Councilmember Addiego thanked staff and the consultant for the improved medians. He suggested
updating some of the landscaping.
Councilmember Garbarino requested quarterly status reports.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked if the work was done at the direction of staff. She suggested
clearing out the old medians and replacing it with gravel. Director Ranals explained that the basic
scope was for maintenance and the contingency would be used for upgrades. Councilmember
Matsumoto expressed concern with the high visibility areas. She suggested clearing the medians
and installing gravel and boulders as a place holder.
Councilmember Addiego discussed the median at 19th Avenue at San Francisco.
Vice Mayor Normandy indicated support of the extension but suggested the consultant take
ownership. She discussed issues with Centennial Trail. Director Ranals stated that was not within
the scope of Frank and Grossman Landscaping.
Mayor Gupta discussed Council's involvement in the City and efforts to ensure that the City looks
as nice as possible. He stated there may be extra attention needed to come out of the drought
conditions.
Motion- Addiego/ Second—Garbarino: that this Resolution, RES 50-2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 — Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 50-2017
3. Report regarding a resolution approving a lease agreement with Red Cart Market Inc., dba
Pet Club Stores, for the building and surface parking area at 1 Chestnut Avenue for a retail
store at a lease rate of $24,000 per month for six months. (Mike Lappen, Economic
Development Coordinator)
3a. Resolution approving a Lease Agreement with Red Cart Market Inc., dba Pet Club
Stores, a California corporation, for the continued tenancy at 1 Chestnut Avenue in
South San Francisco
ECD Director Greenwood presented the staff report.
Councilmember Garbarino asked if the cost per square foot was at the commercial rate. Director
Greenwood explained that the rate reflected the fact that the property was not offered for long term.
Councilmember Addiego asked if there were options for Pet Club to relocate in South San
Francisco. Director Greenwood stated it was difficult but efforts were being made to keep them
within resident serving distance.
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Motion-Normandy/ Second-Addiego: that this Resolution, RES 51-2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
Yes: 5 — Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 51-2017
4. Report regarding a resolution approving a relocation agreement, sign permit and design
review to allow an existing double-faced, static billboard located at 190 Airport Boulevard
to be relocated on site and increased in height by 20 feet. (Billy Gross, Senior Planner)
4a. Resolution approving a relocation agreement, sign permit and design review to allow
an existing double-faced, static billboard on property located at 190 Airport Blvd to
be relocated on site and increased in height by 20 feet.
Senior Planner Gross presented a PowerPoint outlining the staff report.
Councilmember Addiego expressed concern with seeing the innards of the pole.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated she had talked to staff about options. She stated she wanted to
minimize the view.
Senior Planner Gross stated the new development would be more visible than the sign. He stated the
buildings should block most views of the sign pole.
Councilmember Addiego asked the height of the sign. Senior Planner Gross stated it was going
from 94 feet to 114 feet.
Senior Planner Gross continued the staff report.
Councilmember Matsumoto asked if Action Signs understood the concerns about the view of the
pole. George Corey discussed the negotiations over relocation of the sign. He stated the pole would
be the same as exists for the present sign.
Vice Mayor Normandy stated the pole was currently not visible.
Councilmember Addiego discussed the cage surrounding the pole.
Vice Mayor Normandy asked if other billboard clients were going to want a height increase. Senior
Planner Gross stated the sign was forced to be raised due to the building. Vice Mayor Normandy
asked if Seris Regis would be concerned with the taller sign. Senior Planner Gross stated signs
would be reviewed individually. He explained the need for increased height.
Mayor Gupta asked if approved developments would have concern with the increased height of the
sign. Senior Planner Gross stated the surrounding developments were aware that the sign would be
raised.
Motion- Garbarino / Second—Matsumoto: that this Resolution, RES 52-2017,be approved.
Approved by roll call vote:
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Yes: 5 — Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice
Mayor Normandy, and Mayor Gupta
Enactment No: RES 52-2017
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Gupta adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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