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33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 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
Mayor Matsumoto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Matsumoto requested moving Item # 15 before Item # 14.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marilyn Hollinger addressed the Council and indicated she recently purchased a home in the
unincorporated area of South San Francisco. According to Ms. Hollinger, the property details
indicated the property's sewer line connected to the City's sewage system; however, she discovered
that the property connects to a septic system. Ms. Hollinger discussed her plans to renovate the
home and requested the City's assistance in connecting to the City's sewage system by annexation,
allowing her to continue which will allow her to expand her property. She indicated she was
currently involved in a lawsuit over the issue and expressed her willingness to cover the cost of
connection. City Manager Futrell stated he and his staff would connect with Ms. Hollinger.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows: Mayor Matsumoto pulled Items 1, 2 and 4. Vice Mayor
Garbarino pulled Item 8.
1. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of April 24, 2019 and May 22, 2019.
2. Motion confirming payment registers for June 26, 2019. (Christina Crosby, Interim Director of
Finance).
3. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the South San Francisco
Bicycle and Vehicle Pavement Delineation Project (Project No. TRL1503) as completed in
accordance with plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $224,443.87). (Jason Hallare,
Associate Civil Engineer)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 76-2019 approving The City's Investment Policy for Fiscal
Year 2019-20. (Frank Risso, City Treasurer and Justin Lovell, Financial Services Manager)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 77-2019 accepting an award of $55,010 from the Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in grant funding made available through the Alcohol
Policing Partnership (APP) administered by the ABC, and becoming effective July 1, 2019,
pending approval of the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating Budget pursuant to
Budget Amendment No. 20.001. (Jeff Azzopardi, Police Chief)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 78-2019 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a purchase agreement with Atlantis Water Management Victoria for the purchase of
storage tank materials for the construction of the Orange Memorial Park Storm Water Capture
Project, in an amount not to exceed $509,500. (Bianca Liu, Associate Engineer and Robert
Dusenbury, Lotus Water)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 79-2019 accepting $12,500 in grant funds from Kaiser
Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs and approve Budget Amendment
20.002 (Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 80-2019 approving a consulting services agreement with Daryl
D. Jones, Inc. for Telecommunications Engineering and Police Information Technology
Management Services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $608,940.00 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the consulting services agreement. (Police Chief Jeff
Azzopardi)
9. Report regarding adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 20 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code related to Short Term Vacation Rentals and a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute collection agreements for remittance of Transit Occupancy Taxes collected
through Short Term Vacation Rental platforms (Tony Rozzi, Principal Planner).
9a. Ordinance No. 1578-2019 Amending Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to
allow and regulate Short -Term Vacation Rental Uses Citywide.
9b. Resolution No. 81-2019 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a transient occupancy tax
Remittance agreement with short-term vacation rental platforms.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second —Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Item 1: Mayor Matsumoto abstained from voting on the approval of the minutes of May 22, 2019
due to her absence.
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Item 2: Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the number of bike repair stations that would be created
with the requested funding. In response to Mayor Matsumoto's inquiry staff indicated that the
funding would be, four bike repair stations.
Item 4: Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the length of time Chandler and Associates have been
asset manager and suggested changing managers. City Treasurer Risso stated that the City issued an
RFP and awarded the contract to Chandler and Associates three years ago. Mayor Matsumoto
requested staff provide more detailed and frequent stated that she would request Chandler and
Associates provide reports based on her requests.
Item 8: Vice Mayor Garbarino inquired if Daryl Jones was a single entity. In response to Vice
Mayor Garbarino, Police Chief Azzopardi stated that the agreement was with Daryl Jones, owner of
TEA, which provided the services.
Councilmember Nicolas requested an issue log from Mr. Jones highlighting the repairs done as a
succession planning effort and requested staff explore in house staffing for a dedicated systems
person. In response to Councilmember Nicolas, Police Chief Azzopardi stated he could provide
Council with a list of repairs that Mr. Jones had completed. IT Director Barrera indicated that staff
worked closely with Mr. Jones and he addressed issues that IT did not have the skill set to address.
Mayor Matsumoto expressed her concern with the award of a sole source contract and inquired
about missed opportunities for system enhancements.
Councilmember Addiego suggested exploring what neighboring cities are doing to address the
issue.
Police Chief Azzopardi stated that Mr. Jones is at the forefront of advanced technology. He
indicated that the City was the first to use advanced technology due to Mr. Jones' knowledge. In
addition, the department is able to provide dispatch services to four neighboring cities with an
estimated revenue of $750k. Mr. Jones has been actively involved in the design of the new Police
Department in the civic campus project. Assistant City Manager Lee noted that the IT sub -
consultant would design the IT system. Mr. Jones participates with staff as a user and advises on the
current use of the system. The process has been transparent.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her support in having dedicated staff for public safety. Police
Chief Azzopardi supported the idea and acknowledged IT staff and their workload.
Motion — Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second —Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Consent Calendar
Items Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 8. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember
Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Nicolas, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor
Matsumoto; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: Matsumoto from 5.22.19 minutes; ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Report regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 8.67 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code revising the method of calculation for the Parkland Acquisition Fee and a Park
Construction Fee for new development projects, and revising the timing for calculation of Fees
(Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation)
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Public Hearing Opened: 7:13 p.m.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ranals presented the report and stated in recognition of the fact
that parks and recreational facilities are vital to the health and welfare of a community, the State of
California passed two pieces of legislation authorizing cities to adopt fees applicable to
development projects to offset the impact of new development and provide sufficient levels of parks
and recreational facilities to serve residents and employees working within the City. Under the
Quimby Act, South San Francisco enacted Chapter 19.24 of the Municipal Code, which applies to
residential subdivision projects. Fees collected under this Ordinance may be used for the purpose of
developing new or rehabilitating existing neighborhood or Community Park or recreational
facilities. The Mitigation Fee Act, which was passed in 1987, broadened the authority of cities to
collect a variety of development impact fees, including park fees. Under the Mitigation Fee Act, the
City adopted Chapter 8.67 of the Municipal Code in 2016, amended in 2017 and 2018, adopting a
Parkland Acquisition Fee and a Park Construction Fee. Chapter 8.67 applies to all development
projects, both residential and commercial, that are not subject to fees under the Quimby Act.
Chapter 8.67 is the subject of this report and Ordinance amendment. Note that development projects
subject to the Quimby Act also pay Park Construction Fees pursuant to Chapter 8.67 because
Quimby Act fees only account for the cost of acquiring new parkland, not constructing
improvements on that land.
Guiding Policy 5.1-G.1 of the South San Francisco General Plan provides that the City should
"[d]evelop additional parkland in the city, particularly in areas lacking these facilities, to meet the
standards of required park acreage for new residents and employees." Policy 5.1-1-2 provides that
the City should "[m]aintain parkland standards of 3.0 acres of community and neighborhood parks
per 1,000 new residents, and 0.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 new employees." Goal #1 of the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan provides that the City "should provide a minimum of 3 acres of
developed park land per 1,000 residents and 0.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 new employees." The
Master Plan states that new development projects attract new residents and new employees to the
city, which generates increased demand for parks and recreational facilities and impacts existing
park service levels.
In 2016 the City contracted with the Municipal Resources Group (MRG) to analyze the relationship
between new development in the City and the cost of public facilities to serve that growth, and
determined that there is a reasonable nexus between the Parkland Acquisition Fee and Park
Construction Fee and the types of new development that are responsible for paying the fee (Park
Land Acquisition and Park Construction Fees Report 2016, hereafter "2016 Study"). In 2016, the
City adopted Ordinance 8.67 imposing a Parkland Acquisition Fee and a Park Construction Fee
("Park Fee Ordinance") to pay for the cost of acquiring and constructing park facilities needed to
support new development under the authority of the Mitigation Fee Act.
The City subsequently amended the Park Fee Ordinance in 2017 and 2018 to impose fees on non-
residential development projects and to adjust the discount factors applied to the fees, as well as
other refinements.
The existing Ordinance provides formulas for calculating and collecting park fees in two separate
categories: the Park Acquisition Fee and the Park Construction Fee. The Park Acquisition Fee
calculates the cost of acquiring new parkland and the Park Construction Fee calculates the cost of
constructing improvements on said land. In determining the fee applicable to a particular
development project, both fee calculations account for the number of employees or residents that a
particular development project is expected to generate in light of the number of residential units or
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square footage of commercial space. These formulas set the maximum amount of fees that the City
may charge, with City Council having the authority to set the fees lower. South San Francisco has
elected to discount the maximum fees, with construction and acquisition fees discounted by 30%,
and commercial fees discounted by 75%. During the past year, it became apparent that the way the
formulas were being calculated, park fees for land acquisition were being generated at a higher rate
than Park Construction Fees. However, given the scarcity of land appropriate for parkland in South
San Francisco, staff determined that improvement and expansion of certain existing land and
facilities, which are reaching capacity, is a cost-effective and efficient way to serve future residents
and employees, and to maintain existing levels of service.
The City commissioned an additional park fee analysis to supplement the 2016 Study. The purpose
of updated study is to confirm the method for utilizing park fees for refurbishment and expansion
projects; analyze the types of refurbishment and expansion projects for which the City can utilize
park fees; restructure the existing park fee reduction factors to increase Park Construction Fees to
fund refurbishment projects, and reduce Park Acquisition Fees commensurately, while not
increasing the total amount of park fees; and to update the average construction cost per acre to
reflect current market conditions ("2019 Supplemental Report").
The 2019 Supplemental Report calculated how to adjust the discount rates to maximize Park
Construction fees, and adjust Parkland Acquisition fees commensurately, keeping the total fee to be
paid by developers the same. This result was accomplished by updating the average construction
park construction cost per acre; changing the current discount for Parkland Acquisition fees from
30% to 90.4%; and changing the current discount for Park Construction fees from 30% to zero, i.e.
set the Park Construction Fee at the maximum justified amount. Again, note that adoption of the
proposed fees outlined below do not result an increase in the current total park fees. Adopting the
proposed fees would simply readjust the fee revenue generated by each fee with Park Construction
Fee revenue increasing and Park Acquisition Fee revenue decreasing commensurately. She noted
that the amendment was not subject to CEQA or any fiscal impact.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:21 p.m.
Mayor Matsumoto requested clarification of the fees and payment. In response to Mayor
Matsumoto, Director of Parks and Recreation Ranals stated that fees are paid when applications are
submitted. City Attorney Rosenberg recommended the ordinance be updated because the previous
ordinance allowed projects to pay fees when the application was deemed complete. Mayor
Matsumoto voiced her concern that, due to the condition of parks around the city projects should
not be delayed further. City Attorney Rosenberg stated the fee will be paid upon submittal of the
development application as a development impact fee and not a community benefit, and would be
charged according to the fee structure.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about when the fee collection process. City Attorney Rosenberg
indicated that the fee would be collected at receipt of the certificate of occupancy.
Mayor Matsumoto requested clarification regarding project discount. In response to Mayor
Matsumoto, City Attorney Rosenberg stated the City completed a fee study analysis and presented it
to Council whereupon Council decided to provide a discounted rate to the full amount the City
could charge. City Manager Futrell stated the City agreed upon the amount based on the fee study
analysis and other City rates.
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Councilmember Addiego inquired about future comprehensive fee studies. In response to
Councilmember Addiego, City Manager Futrell stated that another fee study would be conducted by
June 2020 and the results would be brought back to Council.
Vice Mayor Garbarino inquired about the fees collected for residential home addition projects and
the use of those fees for refurbishing and repair projects. In response to Vice Mayor Garbarino, City
Attorney Rosenberg stated that the acquisition fee could not be used for refurbishment and repairs
however; the construction fee could be used.
10a. Ordinance amending Chapter 8.67 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code revising the
method of calculation for the Parkland Acquisition Fee and a Park Construction Fee for new
development projects, and revising the timing for calculation of the fees
Motion — Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second —Councilmember Nicolas: To waive reading and introduce
an ordinance amending Chapter 8.67 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code revising the
method of calculation for the Parkland Acquisition Fee and a Park Construction Fee for new
development projects, and revising the timing for calculation of the fees. Unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Report regarding adoption Resolution No. 82-2019 adjusting the cannabis business license
tax rate set forth in Section 6.16.037 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, consistent
with the authority granted by the voter approved Ordinance No. 1556. (Christina Crosby,
Interim Director of Finance)
Interim Director of Finance, Crosby presented a staff report providing an overview of the cannabis
business license tax rate and introduced consultant, Andrea Amaraji.
Andrea Amaraji, Cohere Insights, provided an analysis and recommendation based on market
trends. She indicated that on November 7, 2018, a majority of the City's voters approved Ordinance
No. 1556 imposing an excise tax on the privilege of conducting business within the City, pursuant
to Article XIIIC, section 2(b) of the California Constitution. Revenues from the cannabis business
tax will be for unrestricted general revenue purposes, will go into the City's general fund, and can
be used for any legitimate government purpose.
She presented a summary of current rates by type of cannabis operation:
The ordinance adopted Section 6.16.037 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code which
established a minimum rate of one percent (1%) of gross receipts for all commercial cannabis
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City's Current Rate
Consultant's
Recommended Rate
Maximum Rate under
Ordinance No. 1556
Testing
1%
1 %
2.5%
Cultivation
1%
2%
4%
Distribution
1%
2%
3%
Manufacturing
1%
3%
5%
Delivery -Only
1%
4%
5%
All Other Operations
1%
4%
5%
The ordinance adopted Section 6.16.037 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code which
established a minimum rate of one percent (1%) of gross receipts for all commercial cannabis
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operations with varying maximum rates of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of gross receipts for
testing, three percent (3%) of gross receipts for distribution, four percent (4%) of gross receipts for
cultivation, and five percent (5%) of gross receipts for manufacturing, delivery -only, and all other
commercial cannabis operations. Section 6.16.037 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
further authorizes City Council to adjust by resolution or ordinance the cannabis business license
tax rates within the voter approved authorized rates.
In a study dated May 17, 2019, the City's consultant Cohere Insights LLC recommended varying
minimum rates of one percent (1%) of gross receipts for testing, two percent (2%) of gross receipts
for cultivation and distribution, three percent (3%) of gross receipts for manufacturing, and four
percent (4%) of gross receipts for delivery -only and all other commercial cannabis operations. The
City's consultant clarified that charging a uniform rate for all commercial cannabis operations
would restrict the industry in the City because there are different profit margins and levels of
competition for each type of commercial cannabis operation.
As of March 7, 2019, the Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for three
commercial cannabis operations: two delivery -only operations (Make Your Mark SSF; The Loaded
Bowl LLC) and one distribution operation (Green Light Distribution, LLC). None of the businesses
are currently in operation but are in the process of obtaining state licenses. If the proposed
resolution is adopted by City Council, the two approved delivery -only operations will be subject to
a cannabis business license tax rate adjustment from one percent (1%) of gross receipts to four
percent (4%) of gross receipts. Similarly, the one approved distribution operation will be subject to
a cannabis business license tax rate adjustment from one percent (1%) of gross receipts to two
percent (2%) of gross receipts.
She noted tax revenue, challenges for the State, illegal markets, and lack of historical data. She
noted other considerations including double taxation, deferred taxes, and later raising rates. She
noted tax revenue factors and provided an overview of the tax strategy.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about the State excise tax of 15% and requested clarification on
double taxation. Ms. Amaraji stated the tax was 15% and the State was not considering a reduction
in the near future. She provided clarification on double taxation and noted that delivery services
obtain license from the City in which they operate.
Vice Mayor Garbarino voiced his concern with imposing taxes. He voiced his support for legalizing
the industry and reducing illegal market activity.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about the five categories of taxes and voiced his concern with the
illegal market and youth usage. City Manager Futrell stated South San Francisco was the only city
to have five licensing categories. Ms. Amaraji stated the rate of youth usage increased in other
states with legal cannabis but was unable to confirm a correlation. Councilmember Nagales
expressed his concern with over taxing and indicated support for a lower initial tax rate; reassess in
two to three years.
Vice Mayor Garbarino voiced his support for a lower tax rate and future reevaluation.
Mayor Matsumoto discussed unrestricted revenues and requested accountability for cash businesses.
City Attorney Rosenberg explained that the ordinance required report submittals and City audits.
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Councilmember Addiego voiced his support for a 1% increase and inquired about the limit of
licenses the City would issue. City Manager Futrell stated that there was no limit on licenses and the
City could end up with a larger amount then anticipated and this would stabilize later.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about the taxes paid by medicinal cannabis providers. Ms.
Amaraji stated that medicinal providers paid excise and local tax.
Councilmember Nagales stated that he supported reducing all categories of taxes except on
delivery, which he suggested being set at 3% to provide the City with revenue. Interim Finance
Director Crosby clarified that there were three cannabis delivery applications on file; two approved
for conditional use permits and one pending.
Councilmember Addiego requested clarification on the manufacturing process. Ms. Amaraji
explained the four manufacturing processes including extraction using a solvent and chemical
method, infusions, and packaging and labeling. She discussed branding and the opportunity for
manufacturers to demand a higher price.
Councilmember Nicolas inquired about the tax rate recommendations. Ms. Amaraji stated her
recommendations were based on a one to two-year period.
Councilmember Nagales stated he felt comfortable leaving the tax rates for indoor cultivation,
testing, and distribution the same and increasing delivery and manufacturing. Ms. Amaraji stated
all operations included things that were not allowed, such as retail storefronts, and suggested
keeping that the same as the delivery tax.
City Attorney Rosenberg clarified the tax rates for all five license categories: One percent (1%) of
gross receipts for cannabis testing operations; Two percent (2%) of gross receipts for cannabis
cultivation and distribution operations; Three percent (3%) of gross receipts for cannabis
manufacturing operations; and four percent (3%) of gross receipts for cannabis delivery -only
operations and all other commercial cannabis business,
Motion — Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second —Councilmember Addiego: To adopt Resolution No. 82-
2019, as amended by the City Attorney, set forth in Section 6.16.037 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code, consistent with the authority granted by the voter approved Ordinance No. 1556 as
amended by staff. Approved unanimously by roll call vote.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 83-2019 approving the Fiscal Years 2019-21 Biennial
Operating Budget for the City of South San Francisco, and approving the Gann
Appropriations limit. (Justin Lovell, Financial Services Manager)
Financial Services Manager Lovell provided a staff report regarding the FY 2019-21 Operating
Budget. He discussed changes to the budget since May 29, 2019, operating funds revenue, operating
funds expenditures, adopted general fund summary, general fund revenues, salary and benefits,
expenditure by department, department requests, Measure W revenues, and other fund revenues. He
noted an increase in Ca1PERS contribution of 18.8% due to an increase in the city's contribution.
Mayor Matsumoto requested clarification on QAF for the Fire Department and limited requests. In
response to Mayor Matsumoto, Financial Services Manager Lovell explained that QAF Fire
Department of $99,000 was for a quality assurance fee with bond expenditures represented in the
CIP. He also gave an example of a limited request being the library until the new library was
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completed and ECD for the Holiday Decoration Program.
Councilmember Addiego clarified that the County of San Mateo's Measure W is a %2 -cent tax. In
response to Councilmember Addiego, Financial Services Manager Lovell stated that the gas tax
would increase from 9.25% to 9.75%.
Financial Services Manager Lovell went on to discuss major proprietary funds, general fund
reserves, and provided staff's recommendation.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the noted surplus for the Caltrain Station project. In response to
Mayor Matsumoto, Financial Services Manager Lovell stated that the Caltrain station was an
estimate. City Manager Futrell stated funds held in reserves but the City was obligated to reimburse
funds to Caltrain as construction progressed.
Vice Mayor Garbarino requested clarification on the $6k budget request from Planning Division for
transcription services and cell phone requests for the Parks and Recreation Department. In response
to Vice Mayor Garbarino, City Manager Futrell stated the Planning Commission is staffed with
ECD staff and they are unable to complete more detailed minutes to provide to Council. Parks and
Recreation Director, Ranals stated that coordinators did not have a budget for City provided phones
until now.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matt Dilingua, resident of South San Francisco, addressed Council on behalf of parents of the
Brentwood neighborhood and requested Council approve the budget to expand childcare funding.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the Storm Water Fund. Financial Services Manager Lovell stated
there was a line item from Property Tax Fund and remaining revenues were received from the Gas
Tax or General Fund. City Manager Futrell informed Mayor Matsumoto that Sheri Boles and
Heather Enders occupied two management analyst positions. Mayor Matsumoto inquired about
three fire safety inspectors being reduced to two. Financial Services Manager Lovell stated the
deputy fire marshal was part of the 2020-21 plan. Parks and Recreation Director stated that full time
positions were being combined with vacant positions and that community services coordinators
were being delegated to the senior center, administration office, Ponderosa, and Buri Buri
Elementary School.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second —Councilmember Addiego: to approve Resolution No.
83-2019 approving the Fiscal Years 2019-21 Biennial Operating Budget for the City of South San
Francisco, and approving the Gann Appropriations limit. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
13. Report regarding a resolution approving interim spending authority for the first 90 days of
Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Justin Lovell, Financial Services Manager)
13a. Resolution approving interim spending authority for the first 90 days of Fiscal Year 2019-20.
Item 13 not heard.
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15. Report regarding Resolution No. 84-2019 approving the South San Francisco Conference
Center Authority Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget (Dean Grubl, South San Francisco
Conference Center Executive Director)
South San Francisco Conference Center Executive Director Grubl presented the FY 2019-20
budget.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about long term and upcoming recession budget planning. South
San Francisco Conference Center Executive Director Grubl stated the conference center has begun
to explore possible solutions to address the recession with a more conservative cost for funding in
the upcoming years. He noted that they had not seen a decrease in bookings but an increase in short
term bookings.
Mayor Matsumoto voiced her support of the new budget format and inquired about the percentage
of conference center visitors staying at local hotels. South San Francisco Conference Center
Executive Director Grubl indicated the 40% of visitors stayed in hotels including weddings held at
the conference center.
Motion — Councilmember Nagales/Second —Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No.
84-2019, approving the South San Francisco Conference Center Authority Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Budget. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
14. Report regarding a resolution approving interim funding for the first 90 days of Fiscal Year
2019-20 for the South San Francisco Conference Center Authority. (Dean Grubl, Executive
Director, South San Francisco Conference Center)
14a. Resolution approving interim funding for the first 90 days of Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the
South San Francisco Conference Center Authority.
Item 14 not heard.
16. Report regarding Resolution No. 85-2019, approving the Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year 2019-20, approving the appropriations request of $53,821,000, and authorizing
city staff to prepare plans and specifications to advertise for construction bids for the
projects under this program. (Matt Ruble, Acting Principal Engineer and Eunejune Kim,
Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Acting Principal Engineer Ruble presented a staff report regarding the Capital Improvement
Program for FY 2019-20.
Motion — Vice Mayor Garbarino/Second —Councilmember Nicolas: to adopt Resolution No. 85-
2019, approving the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2019-20, approving the
appropriations request of $53,821,000, and authorizing city staff to prepare plans and specifications
to advertise for construction bids for the projects under this program. Unanimously approved by roll
call vote.
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17. Report regarding an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 8, Chapter 8.20 of the South
San Francisco Municipal Code relating to illegal dumping and littering. (Sarah Henricks,
Management Analyst II).
Management Analyst Hendricks presented the report and provided an overview of the updated
ordinance, noting Council's comments from previous presentations.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about dumping a couch marked free. Management Analyst
Hendricks indicated it is considered illegal dumping and the City will inform violators of the
ordinance, providing a 72 -hour window to address the violation, max citation fee of $1,000.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about violations where property owners could not be determined
such as condominiums. Staff indicated that the Homeowner's Association would be responsible if a
sole owner could not be determined.
Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the revised ordinance and noted a discrepancy with versions
presented on pages 7 and 8 of 12. She requested staff review and ensure consistency. City Attorney
Rosenberg apologized for the inconsistency and stated that the ordinance incorporated the changes
requested for Council action.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about notification of property owners who do not occupy the
property. City Attorney Rosenberg stated that the real property owner would be issued with Notice
of Violation. If property owner does not live at the property, the City will mail notice to the address
on file.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second Councilmember Nagales: To waive reading and
introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.20 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code regarding illegal dumping and littering. Unanimously approved by roll call vote.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Garbarino congratulated members of the Improving Public Places Committee for their
recent award at the San Mateo County Fair. He shared information he received regarding the
US 101 mobility action plan and announced his re-election to serve on the CA League of Cities with
swearing in October 2019.
Councilmember Nagales visited Los Cerritos Elementary School as part of the Big Lift program. He
congratulated Mayor Matsumoto for the State of the City address and requested an update on
Centennial Village. Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood stated that staff
has been in contact with the property owners who indicated the demolition permit would be drawn
that week.
Councilmember Nicolas congratulated the 2019 Parks and Recreation Player of the Year awardees
and congratulated staff for its effort.
Councilmember Addiego thanked staff for addressing his concerns. He inquired about ADU
restrictions in the City. City Attorney Rosenberg indicated that the City's regulations were
consistent with state law and stated that he would work with staff to elaborate the current process
and apprise Council on recent approved projects. He noted that the City of San Mateo would no
longer be using Roundup in its parks and suggested that staff consider alternate solutions.
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Mayor Matsumoto requested that staff address faded traffic signs and bent poles throughout the
City. She also requested that staff visit areas with high weeds and work with property owners to
prevent brush fires. City Manager Futrell indicated the approved budget included replacement of
signs and street painting and that he would have interns drive the City to note locations in need of
repair. Mayor Matsumoto also inquired if the no smoking and no vaping was included in the
Downtown ordinance. Staff indicated the no smoking signs included no vaping.
Mayor Matsumoto discussed her attendance at Bisnow event and indicated that City Manager
Futrell was a guest panelist. City Manager Futrell discussed his time at the Bisnow event and the
support that South San Francisco received.
Mayor Matsumoto requested a City map that clearly identified neighborhoods i.e., old town for new
residents. Vice Mayor Garbarino indicated that the Chamber of Commerce had maps that listed
streets and neighborhoods. City Manager Futrell stated that there was a City map available to
residents on the City website but identifying neighborhoods was a difficult task for staff. He
suggested a subcommittee to review the map and assist with defining specific areas and place
signage to identify the locations. Mayor Matsumoto noted parks that were named for the
neighborhoods in which they belonged. Councilmember Addiego noted that Mike Valencia's family
owned Rancho Buri Buri.
Councilmember Nicolas suggested collaborating with members of the Historical Society for
knowledge regarding the neighborhoods.
Mayor Matsumoto thanked Leslie Arroyo and Angela Bernard Silva for their support in her State of
the City.
CLOSED SESSION
18. Closed Session CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property:
Hotel Site at Oyster Point (APN 015-010-600 and more particularly described as Parcel 6 on
Parcel Map 17-0002) Agency negotiator: Ernesto Lucero, Alex Greenwood, and Nell
Selander Negotiating parties: City of South San Francisco and Ensemble Investments Under
negotiation: Price and Terms of City property disposition
Time entered Closed Session: 9:48 p.m.
Open Session Resumed: 10:15 p.m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Matsumoto: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 10:16
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2019
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