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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-07-13 ~'t\\ 5:1# ~ ~ . ~\t..\ (0 ('l >- c;;) b f] C> ;o..~ 4lIFOF-~ - MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 13,2005 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:31 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1) ROLL CALL: Present: Counci1members Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Green Absent: Councilman Garbarino PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Green INVOCATION: Given by Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATIONS . Proclamation: Recreation and Parks Month, July 2005 - Mayor Green presented the proclamation to Parks & Recreation Commissioner Prudencia Nelson. . Update on Code Enforcement Activities - Safety Inspectors Tom Carney and Mike Lantier gave a visual overview of the code enforcement program activities, types of violations received, and how complaints are handled. . Donation from Wells Fargo Foundation - Janine Nguyen, Wells Fargo District Manager, presented Mayor Green with a check for $5000 to repair damage to the new Fire Station 61, caused by the March 20, 2005 tornado. AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENTS ITEMS FROM COUNCIL No changes. None. . Announcements . Committee Reports Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested, with Council's concurrence, that Police Chief Raffaelli present an update on gang activities at the next Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes reported on the recent Day in the Park subcommittee (Fernekes/ Matsumoto) meeting and announced that over 200 booths will be participating in the September 24 event. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of June 22, 27 and 29, 2005 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of July 13, 2005 in the amount of $4,228,985.88 3. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1358-2005, adding three new sections to Chapter 36 of Title 10 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, prohibiting the presence of both leashed and unleashed dogs in City parks on days when parks or park facilities have scheduled special events 4. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1359-2005, amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council approved positions, title additions, deletions, and/or changes 5. Resolution No. 75-2005, to accept grant funding from various sources to support Library summer reading activities in the amount of $1 0, 1 02 6. Resolution No. 80-2005, accepting grant funds from Soroptimist International North San Mateo County to support Library programming in the amount of $2,500 Item pulled from the Consent Calendar. 7. Resolution No. 76-2005, accepting a donation from Wells Fargo Foundation in the amount of$5,000 to repair tornado damage to new Fire Station 61, located at 480 North Canal Street 8. Resolution No. 77-2005, authorizing amendment to and restatement of the joint powers agreement establishing the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance 9. Resolution No. 78-2005, authorizing the execution of an amended and restated joint exercise of powers agreement with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority lO. Resolution No. 81-2005, awarding construction management and inspection services to CSG Consultants for Wet Weather Project Phase I in an amount not to exceed $305,000 Item pulled from the Consent Calendar. 11. Resolution No. 79-2005, recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose charges for funding the 2005-06 Countywide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Program REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 13,2005 PAGE 2 l2. Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Fred Cadiente, 7/8/05 Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Agenda Item Nos. 6 and lObe pulled. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 6 and 10. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Garbarino. Item No.6: Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the Soroptimist members who were present in the Council chambers to stand and be recognized. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 80-2005, authorizing $2,500 in grant funding from Soroptimist International North San Mateo County to support Library programming and amend the Library Department's 2005/2006 operating budget. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Garbarino. Item No. 10: In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's question regarding the eventual hiring of the three construction managers for the Wet Weather Project, City Engineer Razavi clarified that each of the three firms are experts in different fields and have certain capabilities that the other firms do not have. He confirmed that the developed list of consultants is good for one year and if one consultant cannot be negotiated with for a particular job another consultant may be taken from that list. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 81-2005, awarding a construction management and inspection services contract to CSG Consultants of San Mateo for the remainder of Phase I of the Wet Weather Project in an amount not to exceed $305,000. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Garbarino. PUBLIC HEARING 13. Consideration of resolution authorizing the issuance ofrevenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of a multi-family rental housing development at Grand and Oak Avenues; Developer: BRIDGE Housing Corporation Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. Mr. Andy Madeira, representing BRIDGE Housing, stated his support for the project and that BRIDGE is looking forward to completing another housing project in South San Francisco. Ms. Lorna Henri, representing California Statewide Communities Development Authority, informed Council there is no liability to the City with respect to the repayment of the bonds. Public hearing closed. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 13,2005 PAGE 3 In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto, staff confirmed that this will be BRIDGE's third housing development in South San Francisco. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution 82-2005, approving, authorizing and directing execution of an amended and restated joint exercise of powers agreement relating to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Garbarino. 14. Consideration of Planning Commission's approval of Case No. P02-0020, for the construction of a 2-story, eight unit condominium development, situated at 111 Chestnut Avenue; Owner and applicant: Charles K. Ng a) Resolution adopting the mitigated negative declaration and approving a planned unit development, a tentative subdivision map, design review, and affordable housing agreement b) Motion to adopt an ordinance to change the land use designation of 111 Chestnut from medium density zoning district (R-2-H) to multi-family density residential (R-3-L) Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Chief Planner Sparks. Mr. Simon Kwan, KDArchitects, Inc., reviewed the drawings and gave a brief overview of the project redesign. Ms. Betty Robinson, resident, stated she lived next door to the project and had several concerns regarding the increased traffic, the fire department's access to the property, and the loss of privacy. She stated the Planning Commission discussed a sound wall being built between the two properties instead of a wooden fence. Public hearing closed. Councilman Gonzalez stated a Power Point presentation would have been helpful to visualize the redesign, and that issues, such as traffic, are still a concern. He suggested mitigating the traffic problem by having a rear access, and that the neighbor's concern regarding a wall still needed to be addressed. He stated he was not ready to vote on the item. Mayor Green further discussed the wall and the process for making conditions of approval by either the Planning Commission or City Council. Staff stated that the Planning Commission made a condition that the architect would meet with the neighbor to negotiate the fence. In response to Mayor Green's concern regarding fire department access, Fire Marshal Niswonger stated the units will have a fire sprinkler system, fire engines can back into the driveway if necessary, and a fire hydrant will be located in front of the project as a condition of approval. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 13,2005 PAGE 4 Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed with Mr. Kwan the landscaping, elements of the redesign, and how it evolved. She stated support for the redesign. Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes stated that he sat on the redesign subcommittee (Fernekes/Garbarino) and was comfortable with the redesign. He noted a letter was received from another neighbor, Ms. Joanne Bortoli, who stated concern with the project's impact on traffic and parking along Chestnut Avenue. A discussion regarding the height of the wall ensued between Council, staff, Mr. K wan and Ms. Robinson. City Attorney Williams suggested amending Condition No.9 to include wording that the fence be constructed of cement, masonry, or stone and the height be between 6' -8'. Council concurred. Mr. Kwan agreed to the amended condition. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 83-2005, adopting a mitigated Negative Declaration (ND02-0002), a planned unit development (PUD02- 0002), a tentative subdivision map (SA02-0002) and an affordable housing agreement (AHA02-000 1) for a .52 acre site located at 111 Chestnut Avenue, including the following revised Condition of Approval No.9: "The owner shall consult with the adjacent property owners regarding the design of the perimeter fence along the westerly property boundary. The owner must design a fence that shall be between six and eight feet in height, to be constructed using cement, masonry, stone or a similar type building material. The proposed fence design shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Chief Planner and shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for final approvaL" Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilwoman Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tern Fernekes and Mayor Green. NOES: Councilman Gonzalez. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garbarino. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To adopt Ordinance No. 1360-2005, amending the City of South San Francisco Zoning Map to change the land use designation of 111 Chestnut Avenue from medium density residential (R-2-H) to multi-family residential (R-3-L) Zone District. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Garbarino. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 15. Resolution authorizing a master lease agreement with the Municipal Finance Corporation through the Association of Bay Area Governments' Leasing Program to acquire an advanced life support ambulance and emergency medical services computer system Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 84-2005, authorizing the execution and delivery oflease/option agreement and escrow agreement, and REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 13, 2005 PAGE 5 authorizing certain actions in connection with the acquisition of an ambulance and EMS computer system, including the declaration of the Council's intent to issue tax-exempt obligations to be used to reimburse the City for expenditures prior to the issuance of such tax-exempt obligations. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Councilman Garbarino. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM No report. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Green adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Submitted by: .,) ~ . ).. ;.-/ tv, (,). I ). iJ . . '?JL.- SylvaM. Payne, City CIJ City of South San Francisco Approved: ~----d';f~ Raymond L. Green, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 13,2005 PAGE 6