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MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Nagales and Nicolas, Vice
Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Matsumoto.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 62133 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a proclamation to recognize April as Celebrate Diversity Month (Karyl
Matsumoto, Mayor)
Mayor Matsumoto read the proclamation recognizing April as Celebrate Diversity Month and
thanked the Council and staff for its support of diversity. She encouraged the public to check the
City's diversity webpage and emphasized the City's commitment to support diversity and build
tolerance.
2. Presentation of a proclamation to recognize April 7-13, 2019, as National Library Week in
South San Francisco. (Karyl Matsumoto, Mayor)
Councilmember Addiego read into the record a proclamation honoring the Library Board of
Trustees and recognizing April 7-13 as National Library Week. He recognized the contributions of
the members of the Library Board.
Library Board President Patricia FitzPatrick thanked the Council for the recognition and its support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cathy Rosaia, South San Francisco resident, reminded Council of the 1500 signatures delivered to
the Council protesting the high-rise development of the PUC property. She stated the Council
consented to a five-story high rise but the project sought to be six stories high. She expressed
concern with the deep concentration of the program and that their opinions were not valued. She
requested the Council consider the community's requests and discussed the impact of unreasonable
density on their quality of life. She expressed her concern with the City's additional future rental
units and that the rental units would provide housing for residents that would not be committed to
the City. She requested that the City limit the PUC project in height project and scope.
Cynthia Marcopulos reminded the Council of its decision on May 2, 2018, for a five-story project.
She discussed the other residential projects in the City. She expressed concern with the PUC
project.
Cory David discussed AGI Casa as the development partner for PUC project. He stated the
developer was ignoring the desires of residents and urged the project be limited to five stories and
provided adequate parking.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Eva, Troop 62133, discussed their job to make the community a better place for everyone, to help
the community and encourage people to give back to others. Leila discussed brainstorming efforts
to select the Bronze Award Project. Eva explained the process of working with Buri Buri
Elementary School and Alta Loma Park. Troop Leader Cindy Greenberg discussed the Take a
Book, Return a Book program.
Councilmember Nagales reported that he participated in the School District Liaison Committee
meeting and provided an update to Council. He stated after school care at Ponderosa Elementary
would be expanded, using a portable, and he suggested the possible use of the multipurpose room as
a backup plan, allowing families to begin to sign up immediately. He requested staff communicate
with the District to ensure that the project is ready to go when it returns to Council. He stated the
subcommittee discussed the fields at Buri Buri Elementary School for field renovation, the rental
process, with construction beginning February 2020. He requested City Manager Futrell talk to
Superintendent Moore to discuss the process.
Vice Mayor Garbarino inquired about the sewer lateral repair program. City Manager Futrell stated
there was a lower income residents' sewer rebates program and would continue to promote the
program. He stated that the sewer lateral repair program no longer existed. Vice Mayor Garbarino
reminded residents that May 9th was Bike to Work Day and he encouraged the public to participate.
He apprised the Council on the Home for All (Casa Compact) and expressed his concerns. He
discussed SB50 and indicated that the bill was being amended. He suggested residents be aware of
AB1538 proposing limiting gas tax dollars to certain cities that did not meet housing requirements.
Mayor Matsumoto stated she was asked to sign a letter in opposition of SB50. She stated she felt the
consensus of Council was to retain local control.City Manager Futrell stated a study session could
be scheduled for Council discussion of SB50. Vice Mayor Garbarino discussed the importance of
local control. By consensus, the Council directed a study session item for April 24th at 6:00 p.m.
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Councilmember Nicolas stated she attended the progress seminar about regionalism and stated it
was not appropriate for South San Francisco, water level rise, housing requirements, Regional
Housing Needs, and City Manager Futrell's Mobility 2020 presentation.
Councilmember Addiego requested a project update on the site at El Camino Real and Spruce
Avenue and what could be done about the blighted situation. City Manager Futrell stated that the
project was moving forward and staff met with Safeway. Director of Economic Development
Greenwood provided an update to Council, indicating building permits had been issued to refurbish
the center and begin construction between 60-90 days following close of construction loans.
Mayor Matsumoto stated she attended the Sares-Regis project and indicated Phase 1 was complete,
with 100 units at $4200 for a two bedroom/two bath and townhomes at $5000 per month. She
indicated that the City would raise minimum wage to $15 per hour effective July 1, 2019, with
implementation citywide beginning January 1, 2020. She discussed efforts to implement mutual aid
ambulance service. City Manager Futrell stated both ambulance and fire agreements were being
rewritten and he had concern with the proposal. He stated he was optimistic that the Supervisors
would assist in coming up with appropriate agreements.
Vice Mayor Garbarino stated that the County Board of Supervisors discussed forming the City and
County of San Mateo. He expressed concern with combining services. Councilmember Addiego
stated the City would lose the ability to have its own policies and pointed out issues with other
cities.
Mayor Matsumoto indicated that the City has had a difficult time recruiting members to the
Conference Center Authority. She asked the City Attorney to review the policy.
City Attorney Rosenberg stated there was an upcoming study session to discuss boards and
commission, at which the Council could modify eligibility requirements for members of the
Conference Center Authority and expand the pool.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows:
Item No. 4: Mayor Matsumoto thanked Amanda Parker, Administrative Assistant II for her
diligence in sending reports and indicated she had no questions. Councilmember Nicolas thanked
staff for their prompt response to her questions.
Item No. 5: Vice Mayor Garbarino requested clarification on the requested action. Finance Services
Manager Lovell explained that the item replaced funding source for the PUC Civic Campus,
swapping from Police Seizure to the Measure W funds in preparation of the yearly audit. City
Manager Futrell explained that the funds would be used for the Civic Campus and it was an
accounting transaction.
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of February 27, 2019 and March 13, 2019.
4. Motion confirming payment registers for April 10, 2019. (Christina Crosby, Interim Director of
Finance)
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5. Report regarding a resolution approving a transfer of$2,236,224 from the Measure W fund to
the Police Asset Seizure Fund for the previous purchase of the Community Civic Campus PUC
properties. (Justin Lovell, Financial Services Manager and Jeff Azzopardi, Chief of Police)
5a. Resolution approving a transfer of$2,236,224 from the Measure W fund to the Police Asset
Seizure Fund for the previous purchase of the Community Civic Campus PUC properties.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second — Councilmember Addiego: to approve Consent
Calendar Items Nos. 3-5. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember
Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Nicolas, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor
Matsumoto; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None, ABSENT: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
6. Housing Successor Agency Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (Nell
Selander, Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development)
Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development Selander introduced Jim Simon,
RSG, and explained the purpose of the reports.
Mr. Simon, RSG, apprised the Council and provided an overview of the reports, including the
need to catch up for last year. He explained the expenditure requirements, overall summary,
recap of 2016-17 and 2017-18 including available cash,project expenditures and excess surplus.
He stated the City had $2.5 million in unencumbered funds, and $1.4 million to be spent on
extremely low.
Mayor Matsumoto asked if it was City funds. Mr. Simon confirmed it was City money. Mayor
Matsumoto requested clarification on the unrealized gains and losses. Deputy Director Selander
explained why the funds were written as uncollectable. She stated she would provide
information on the unrealized $47,000.
Councilmember Nicolas inquired about the filing deadlines. Deputy Director Selander indicated
staff realized the filing deadline discrepancy and were in the process of catching up.
Councilmember Addiego welcomed Deputy Director Selander back and congratulated her on
her new baby.
7. Report regarding consideration and appointment of one large business member to the General
Plan Community Advisory Committee and one alternate. (Marian Lee, Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Lee presented the report and provided an overview of previous events.
She stated the four members, Councilmember Nicolas absent, evaluated three applications for
the two large business positions, selecting Kaiser at the last meeting. She stated the Council split
on deciding between Genentech and Johnson and Johnson split. Councilmember Nicolas
interviewed the two candidates off line.
Councilmember Nicolas stated both applicants were capable and she summarized the highlights
of her conversations.
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Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second — Councilmember Nagales: To appoint Sophie Martin for
the second Large Business member and Courtney McCrane as the alternate. Unanimously approved
by roll call vote.
8. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the write-off of$499,950.07 in uncollectable
ambulance billing accounts receivable. (Richard Walls, Emergency Medical Services Chief)
8a. Resolution authorizing the write-off of$499,950.07 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts
receivable.
Emergency Medical Services Chief Walls presented the report, explaining the collection process.
He recommended the Council write-off$499,950.07 in uncollectable accounts.
Councilmember Addiego asked how often the reports were provided. Chief Walls explained the
procedure of the firms used for uncollectable accounts. Councilmember Addiego requested
information on the expenses.
Vice Mayor Garbarino praised staff for their services to the community.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about charges that are written off for homeless patients. Chief Walls
indicated they began tracking services rendered to patients and indicated that some patients fall
under medical coverage. He stated 5B523 would supplement the cost. Mayor Matsumoto expressed
concern about costs to the City.
Councilmember Addiego asked about preemptive care. Chief Walls discussed the pilot program in
the City of Alameda. Councilmember Addiego asked how hospitals were selected. Chief Walls
explained it depended on complaint and hospital services.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve the Resolution
authorizing the write-off of $499,950.07 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts receivable.
Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
9. Report regarding a resolution declaring an unnumbered City-owned parcel on Gull Drive,
(Parcel B of Parcel Map 99-005 of Book of Maps 72) surplus. (Kris Romasanta, Community
Development Coordinator)
9a. Resolution declaring an unnumbered City-owned parcel on Gull Drive, described as Parcel B of
Parcel Map 99-005 of Book of Maps 72, to be surplus to the City's needs.
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood presented the report and indicated the
property was 0.3 acre, remnant of construction of Gull Drive. He stated staff determined the City
did not have use for the property. He explained the Surplus Land Act requirements and
consideration of the property for sale.
Councilmember Addiego indicated that the parcel was very narrow and he encouraged the Council
to review the site and land bank it for future use. He requested a written summary from staff
indicating why the site was not used. The Council indicated support to retain the property for future
use.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Vice Mayor Garbarino: To adopt the Resolution
declaring an unnumbered City-owned parcel on Gull Drive, described as Parcel B of Parcel Map
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99-005 of Book of Maps 72, to be surplus to the City's needs. Unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
10. Closed Session: Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representative: Jason Rosenberg, City Attorney Unrepresented employee:
Mike Futrell, City Manager
11. Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation(Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted I : Approved by:
Rosa GovAIMIlesta, CMC, CPMC Kai atsumoto
City Clerk > Mayor
Approved by the City Council: e' / t 2 / 21
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