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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2019-06-26 @6:00MINUTES S�VTtI sAyAy CITY COUNCIL H CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO o cALIFOSPECIAL MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Nagales and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Garbarino, and Mayor Matsumoto. AGENDA REVIEW None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the Slurry Seal Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $1,202,364.32). (Matthew Ruble, Acting Principal Engineer, and Peter Vorametsanti, Swinerton) Acting Principal Engineer Ruble introduced Peter Vorametsanti with Swinerton to give an overview of the Slurry Seal Project. Peter Vorametsanti, Swinerton, introduced the Slurry Seal Project and provided recommendation to Council. Vice Mayor Garbarino inquired about the additional additives in the slurry seal. Mr. Vorametsanti stated that the additional additive was a proprietary mixture guarded by the supplier. Acting Principal Engineer Ruble stated staff received full submittal for all projects and was aware of the products being used. Councilmember Addiego commended staff for the work in the Sunshine Gardens Street System and inquired about the different color of yellows. Acting Principal Engineer Ruble stated that the striping was switched from paint to thermoplastic and striping has gone from 4 -inch to 6 -inch stripe in some places. Mayor Matsumoto inquired about the yellow crossings and if they were near schools. She expressed concern about bicyclist safety, and whether other entities doing road work in South San Francisco needed clearance by the City. She also requested that staff perform site visits where work was being performed. Acting Principal Engineer Ruble stated all work required encroachment permits from the City and notices were issued depending on project size to notify residents and minimize disruption in the community. Vice Mayor Garbarino voiced his concern regarding the work on Ponderosa Road and noted the detour signs being placed in inadequate locations. He requested staff review the road signs during construction. Acting Principal Engineer Ruble indicated that staff would perform site visits to review the current signage. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second —Councilmember Addiego: to accept the construction improvements of the Slurry Seal Project (CIP Project # ST1903A) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 2. Report regarding Resolution 73-2019 amending the City of South San Francisco's Master Fee Schedule to reduce the service franchise fee for police -generated tows. (Master Sergeant Danny Gil) Master Sergeant Gil presented the report regarding South San Francisco's Master Fee Schedule and requested Council's approval to reduce the amount of tow to $20 per tow. Mayor Matsumoto asked if the fees would be reduced and inquired about payment to various tow companies. Police Chief Azzopardi explained that the fees paid by the City were fees that the City paid and was separate from the fee reduction. Councilmember Addiego expressed his support for the reduction and thanked staff for their work. Vice Mayor Garbarino asked the length of time a vehicle would need to be stored before selling to scrap yards and the price of scrap metal. Brian Blanks, Owner of Action Towing and Road Service, stated that vehicles were stored for five to six weeks and he described the process of selling abandoned vehicles. He voiced the importance of lowering the fees. Councilmember Nagales inquired about the 321 abandoned vehicles and increase of numbers in towed vehicles. In response to Councilmember Nagales, Master Sergeant Gil indicated that the City had hired additional personnel to address abandoned vehicles which might be a cause for the increase and that the City was the lowest tow fee in the county. Councilmember Addiego inquired about the 30 -day hold. Master Sergeant Gil discussed a law passed in 2012 that automatically impounded cars that were driven by an unlicensed driver and the new law that only stored vehicles for 30 days if the driver had a suspended license. Councilmember Nicolas inquired about the reduction in revenue and $50 fee and expressed her support for public safety and the relationship with the tow companies. Master Sergeant Gil indicated that the Vehicle Code allowed a franchise fee and in 2012 a proposal was presented and approved by Council, where the $50 fee was profitable for tow companies but as the law changed, the impacts were felt along with the increase of cost of living. He stated that in January 2019, the contract expired and staff felt it was an appropriate time to present a reduction. Councilmember Nicolas SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2019 MINUTES PAGE 2 suggested increasing the fees that the public was required to pay. Master Sergeant Gil stated increasing public fees could potentially raise the number of abandoned vehicles. Motion — Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second —Councilmember Nagales: to approve Resolution 73-2019 authorizing an amendment to the City's Master Fee Schedule for the renewal of franchise fees for tow service franchises. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 3. Report regarding Resolution 74-2019 approving a comprehensive plan to address long-term pension obligations. (Christina Crosby, Interim Director of Finance) Interim Director of Finance Crosby presented a staff report regarding pension funding policy, provided a brief background on pension discussion, reasons the pension program needed to be updated, and staff's recommendation. Vice Mayor Garbarino stated that he did not support raising taxes to offset the cost of pension and inquired about the high number. Interim Director of Finance Crosby stated that the high number was $29 million. Vice Mayor Garbarino also noted the new members of the CalPERS board. Councilmember Addiego inquired about the plan to discuss a pension trust fund. City Manager Futrell noted that Finance Director Salisbury would begin work soon and that the proposal would be brought back to Council for consideration at the end of the year. Mayor Matsumoto confirmed that the Council's approval would approve a comprehensive plan to address long-term pension obligations. Interim Director of Finance Crosby stated that the approval made no commitment to a specific plan. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second —Councilmember Nagales: to approve Resolution 74- 2019 approving a comprehensive plan to address long-term pension obligations. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. 4. Report regarding Resolution 75-2019 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Implementation Agreement No. D43CIASF0002 with Caltrans for the Phase II Orange Memorial Park Storm Water Capture Project. (Bianca Liu, Associate Engineer, Robert Dusenbury, Lotus Water) Associate Engineer Liu introduced the item and Robert Dusenbury with Lotus Water. Robert Dusenbury, Lotus Water presented a report regarding the Orange Memorial Park Storm Water Capture Project providing a project update, water quality benefits, project schedule, the new Cooperative Implementation Agreement with Caltrans, and cost and performance comparison. Councilmember Addiego inquired about the Second Cooperative agreement and inquired about potential delay of the project. Mr. Dusenbury indicated the request would allow the project to continue running with a 6 -week delay for planned improvements that could be absorbed without moving the construction start date and stated that was why they were requesting permission in advance with no implications to the construction schedule. Associate Engineer Liu indicated that the schedule would not be affected. Councilmember Addiego inquired about the system being used to pump water and other cities participation in maintenance. Mr. Dusenbury indicated that the passive water pump system was cost effective and reduced maintenance. Associate Engineer Liu SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2019 MINUTES PAGE 3 stated there were plans to work with cities within the watershed on maintenance of the system. Councilmember Addiego then inquired if the City could provide more infrastructure and if reuse would increase. Mr. Dusenbury stated that the parcels at Orange Park and a pipe would be run below for a free source of water when fully developed and that there was sufficient water to go around. He noted perineal flows in the creek which were enough to support irrigation of fields, future planning, and greenhouse parcels. Councilmember Addiego indicated that the project was innovative and recommended having story boards that told the story of the project while under construction and celebrate and educate the community. Associate Engineer Liu agreed on the importance of the project and supported bringing awareness to the project. Vice Mayor Garbarino inquired about storage capacity of the project and the effect of future rains. Mr. Dusenbury stated that the capacity was 1 and 1/4 million gallons and provided a breakdown of storage. He explained that the passive system gave less control over water flow and future rains were considered in design of the project. Vice Mayor Garbarino noted the significant amount of sediment removal. Mr. Dusenbury indicated that the removal of sediment was an estimate. Mayor Matsumoto inquired about receiving credit from NPDES. Associate Engineer Liu stated that the project would contribute towards the green infrastructure requirement. Motion – Councilmember Addiego/Second –Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Resolution 75-2019 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Implementation Agreement No. D43CIASF0002 with Caltrans for the Phase 11 Orange Memorial Park Storm Water Capture Project. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Mayor Matsumoto invited Mr. Dusenbury to the Town Hall meeting on August 27, 2019. Associate Engineer Liu stated staff would follow up before the Town Hall meeting. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Submitted by: 4— Josa Gov4 ea Acosta, CMC, CPMC City Clerk Mayor Approved by the City Council: re / /V / zAq SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2019 MINUTES PAGE 4