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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Femekes, and Garbarino, Vice
Mayor Green and Mayor Matsumoto
Absent: Councilmember Gonzalez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by William Lopez
INVOCATION:
None given.
PRESENTATIONS
· Proclamation: Older Americans Month, May 2004 - Vice Mayor Green presented
proclamation to Geraldine Vickers, President of Senior Club.
· Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week, May 16-23, 2004 - Councilman
Garbarino presented proclamation to Rich Porcelli, EMC Coordinator.
· Certificate of Recognition - Mayor Matsumoto presented to certificate to William
Lopez, Recreation and Community Services Intern.
· Summer Season Celebration at Farmers' Market, May 22, 2004 - Recreation and
Community Services Director Sharon Ranals presented a visual overview of the event
and invited the public to attend.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Announcements
· Committee Reports
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community events, announced upcoming events and
fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions.
Councilman Femekes reported that the Housing Subcommittee (Matsumoto/Femekes) met to
discuss a new project at 440 Commercial Avenue. A presentation was made at the
Redevelopment Agency meeting tonight and that direction was given to proceed with the
project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of April 21, and 28, 2004
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of May 12, 2004 in the amount of $3,045,432.51
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Resolution No. 37-2004, awarding construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Co., Inc., for
the Greendale Drive Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $367,529.49
Resolution No. 38-2004, accepting a lease agreement with Summit CFS, Inc. for
temporary parking on property located at South Airport Boulevard at North Access Road
o
Motion to accept the 2003-04 Street Dig-Outs Program as complete in accordance with
plans and specifications
Resolution No. 39-2004, approving draft transportation expenditure plan for extension
of Measure A
Resolution No. 40-2004, approving an agreement with the State Franchise Tax Board to
participate in the Local Government Information Sharing Program in an amount not to
exceed $1,706
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Resolution No. 41-2004, authorizing the execution of agreement with NPT Breast
Cancer 3-DAY for the use of Orange Memorial Park from October 14-17, 2004 for an
overnight camp site
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Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Mike Lappen, Employee of the Year,
4/23/04; Mosquito and Vector Control & West Nile Virus Awareness Week, May 3-9,
2004; GBS Awareness Month, May, 2004
In response to Mayor Matsumoto's request, Finance Director Steele gave a brief report
on Item No. 7. Mayor Matusmoto requested a report on the results of the program.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve the Consent Calendar as submitted.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.
Consideration of an ordinance rezoning property located at 116 Beacon Street from
Planned Industrial (P-1) to Planned Commercial (P-C) to conform to current General
Plan designation. Consider a mitigated negative declaration and issuance of a use permit
that would permit a religious assembly use at 116 Beacon Street; Owner: St. George
Orthodox Church of Jerusalem; Applicant: Suheil Shatara; waive reading and introduce
an ordinance
Public heating opened.
Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks.
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Applicant, Mr. Suheil Shatara, project architect, stated his agreement with the project's
conditions of approval. He stated there are no weddings during the weekdays, but
parking will be monitored.
Public hearing closed.
Mayor Matsumoto requested the following condition be added (copies distributed to
Council):
For any events scheduled during weekdays (Monday through Friday) between 8 am and
5 pm, applicant shall monitor parking to assure that event patrons park only in the
church parking lot or in legal street parking spaces. Church monitors shall assure that
event patrons do not park in parking lots of other establishments on Beacon Street, block
driveways, double park, or otherwise impede normal traffic flow or operations of other
establishments on Beacon Street.
Mr. Shatara stated the condition was acceptable.
Mr. Anich Shamiyeh, attorney for the owner, asked that the condition be modified to
include the wording "the church patrons may park on private property with consent/
permission of the property owners."
Councilman Green stated his concern with the facility closure report and chemicals left
behind, noting that the facility has been closed for four years. Chief Planner Sparks
stated the previous owner left obsolete machinery behind that contained chemical
degreasers and that the residual issue is groundwater, therefore the use of the site for a
day care was precluded. Councilman Green questioned if there is a notification or
inspection process when a business vacates a building and leaves behind toxic/hazardous
materials. Staff stated that the City is not always informed and the site has been cleaned
up to industrial standards. Mr. Shamiyeh confirmed that the equipment has been
removed from the building and the site has been cleaned.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending the City of South San Francisco Zoning Map to change the land use
designation of 116 Beacon Way from Planned Industrial (P-I) to Planned Commercial
(P-C) Zone District. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
Council concurred with the additional condition of approval, including the modification
by Mr. Shamiyeh.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Green: To approve UP-02-0047, as indicated in the staff
report and design review, including amendment to conditions of approval to include the
following:
For any events scheduled during weekdays (Monday through Friday) between 8 am and
5 pm, applicant shall monitor parking to assure that event patrons park only in the
church parking lot or in legal street parking spaces or other lawful private parking spaces
with the consent of that property owner. Church monitors shall assure that event patrons
do not park in parking lots of other establishments on Beacon Street, block driveways,
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double park, or otherwise impede normal traffic flow or operations of other
establishments on Beacon Street.
Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
11.
Consideration of an ordinance rezoning property located at 178 Starlite Street from
Planned-Commercial (P-C-L) to Industrial (M-1) to conform to current General Plan
designation. Owner/Applicant: Gregory and Jane Ofiesh (Raymond's Sourdough
Bakery); waive reading and introduce an ordinance
Public hearing opened.
Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks.
Mr. Suheil Shatara, project architect, stated the applicant, Gregory Ofiesh, agrees to the
conditions of approval.
Public hearing closed.
Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance
amending the City of South San Francisco Zoning Map to change the land use
designation of 178 Starlite Street from planned commercial (P-C-L) to Mixed Industrial
(M-l) Zone District. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12.
Resolution awarding construction contract to Blackbum/RTS for the removal hazardous
material generated at the WQCP, Wet Weather Program Phase I in the amount of
$450,000
Staffreport presented by Public Works Director Gibbs.
Mayor Matsumoto verified that the intent of this action is to insure that the City is
covered for the transmission of toxic material to a new location. Staff confirmed that the
action is to protect the City.
Motion-Green/Second-Femekes: To approve Resolution No. 42-2004, approving an
amended agreement among Blackburn Construction and Management, remedial
transportation solutions and the City of South San Francisco for the removal of
hazardous materials encountered during construction at the Water Quality Control Plant.
Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Gonzalez.
13. Colma Creek Update - Public Works Director John Gibbs
Director Gibbs stated that the Flood Control District is going ahead with their work in
the canal and the portion will be done on schedule this year, as proposed. There will not
be any delay in the construction. He stated that ducks were nesting in the construction
area which are protected under the Nesting Birds Migratory Treaty Act of 1918. The
eggs have hatched and work is progressing. The anticipated completion date is October
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15. Staff is attending the weekly construction (Northwest Construction) meetings and
monthly Flood Control District meetings. On May 22, the next local citizen's
committee meeting is scheduled.
Mayor Matsumoto discussed with staff the anticipated October completion date and
assurances that all agencies working in the area, including CalTrain, will be completed
simultaneously. Director Gibbs explained that the City's involvement is only as an
intermediary between business owners and the County, and the City is not involved in
any of the work. He reminded Council that the area that County is completing this year
is between Spruce and Linden Avenues--the Linden Avenue to San Mateo Avenue
bridgework will start next year.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
CLOSED SESSION
14.
Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation,
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) v. City of South San
Francisco
Time entered into Closed Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
8:21 p.m.
8:40 p.m., Councilmembers Femekes,
Garbarino, Green and Matsumoto present.
Direction given/no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjoumed the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by:
Sylvi/i M. Payne, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
tsumoto, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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