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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2005-12-14 (2) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14,2005 MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:39 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor F emekes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor FI~mekes INVOCATION: Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATIONS . Parks for the Future - Julia Bott, Executive Director of San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation gave a visual presentation on the Foundation's efforts to identify a dedicated funding source for County parks and that the current focus is on a one-eighth cent increase in sales tax. She stated that various workshops have been held to date and that presentations have been made at other cities' council meetings. She further stated that the Foundation will be looking for formal support in June 2006 to put this item on the November 2006 ballot for voter approval. (Informational material distributed to Council.) Mayor Femekes requested that a workshop be held in the North County area and suggested the Municipal Services Building. . Project Read's 13th Annual Trivia Challenge - Holly Fulghum-Nutters, Literacy Program Manager, gave a visual presentation of this year's event held November 4,2005. Ms. Fulghum-Nutters presented the first place trophy to South San Francisco High School team members; a plaque of appreciation to the team sponsor, Friends of the Library, represented by Mrs. Joan Marvier; a certificate of appreciation to South San Francisco Foundation for Youth, represented by Shirlee Hoch; and special recognition to Project Read worker, Pat FitzPatrick. AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Femekes requested the item regarding Cities Selection Committee be removed from the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mrs. Maria Martinucci, President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on January 6, 2006 at the Conference Center. Ms. Lois Ward, HIP Housing, thanked Council for the City's continued support and presented the Council with a 2006 calendar that included artwork prepared by students from Foster City, San Mateo and Redwood City. (Calendars distributed to Council.) Ms. Joan Gil, resident, voiced her concerns regarding the recent pedestrian fatality at Hickey Boulevard and EI Camino Real. She stated that when the intersection was recently reconfigured it became dangerous for the elderly to cross and that drivers do not stop at the red light before making their right turn from Hickey onto southbound EI Camino. Mayor Fernekes directed staff to follow-up on the matter and to keep Ms. Gil and Councilmembers apprised. Ms. Ann Martini, resident, stated her concerns echoed Ms. Gil's. Mayor Fernekes advised Ms. Gil that she will be kept informed as well. Mr. Steven Paape, resident, spoke at length regarding the health and safety issues at his apartment complex and that his landlord refuses to address the issues. Mr. Paape requested Council consider adopting an ordinance protecting tenants from landlord retaliation. (Information distributed to Council.) Mayor Fernekes asked that staff review the matter and report back to Council. (Recess: 8:31 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.) ITEMS FROM COUNCIL . Announcements . Committee Reports . Review and direction on City of South San Francisco's vote for Cities Selection Committee - Mayor Fernekes requested this item be removed from the Agenda and be rescheduled for the next regular meeting. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and n::gional events, announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for their contributions. Vice Mayor Garbarino reported on Council's sister city visit to Atotonilco, Mexico, the donation of 285 wheelchairs by the Rotary and the completion of a well at a local orphanage that was built from fundraising proceeds raised by Mayor Fernekes. He reported that the Council design subcommittee (Garbarino/Fernekes) met with Fairfield Homes to review several deficiencies at the development, including an unacceptable exterior painting palette. He stated that the developer is preparing a mock-up, on-site, for Council's review. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested a report be submitted to Council on the number of businesses in South San Francisco and that it be broken down by category. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14,2005 PAGE 2 Mayor Fernekes reported that the Fairfield mock-up will specify the colors that were previously approved and Councilmembers will be invited to visit the site to review the colors once again. He also reported that the Kaiser subcommittee (Fernekes/ Green) met to discuss Kaiser's expansion plans and to discuss the City's BLS program. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that information provided to Council on a specific police matter be forwarded to San Mateo County Supervisors Tissier and Church. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of November 9, 16, and 30 and December 6,2005 2. Motion to confirm expense c:1aims of December 14,2005 in the amount of $4,966,080.42 Item removed from Consent Calendar. 3. Resolution No. 126-2005, authorizing acceptance of funds from Friends of Parks and Recreation to implement the Fresh Program in the amount of $30,000 and amending the Recreation and Community Services Department's 2005-06 operating budget 4. Resolution No. 127-2005, authorizing acceptance offlmds from Kaiser Permanente and the California State Library to support Project Read Services in the amount of$16,795 and amending the Library Department's 2005-06 operating budget 5. Resolution No. 128-2005, authorizing acceptance ofa grant from the South San Francisco Foundation for Youth for the Fire Department 2005 Toy Drive in the amount of $2,500 6. Resolution No. 129-2005, authorizing the execution of agreement with CORA Support Services for ADA renovations at its shelter in the amount of $20,000 7. Motion to accept the Mission Road Resurfacing Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications Item removed from Consent Calendar. 8. Resolution No. 130-2005, awarding contract agreement to Pioneer Americas, LLC for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite solution used at the City's Water Quality Control Plant in the amount of $0.905 per gallon 9. Resolution No. 131-2005, amending the 2005-06 Capital Improvement Budget by adding $90,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Fund to provide funding for improvements to storm drain pumping capacity for the Lindenville Business Area 10. Resolution No. 132-2005, approving the Disadvantagl~d Business Enterprise (DBE) program REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14,2005 PAGE 3 11. Resolution No. 133-2005, authorizing approval of an amendment to an agreement with Gabewell, Inc. changing its name to Terra Engineers, Inc. 12. Resolution awarding construction management services and staff augmentation contract to CSG Consultants, Inc. for the Wet Weather Program Project in an amount not to exceed $440,000 Item removed from Consent Calendar. 13. Resolution awarding construction contract to Scotts Demolition for demolition of the Orange Park Recreation Center Buildings Demolition Project in the amount of $32,000 Item removed from Consent Calendar. 14. Motion to accept the WQCP General Building Air-conditioning Retrofit Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications 15. Resolution No. 136-2005, making a finding that without subordination of the City's regulatory agreements, there is no economically feasible alternative financing available for the Grand Oak housing development, and authorizing the execution of a subordination agreement with Grand Oak Associates, the Redevelopment Agency and Silicon Valley Bank 16. Acknowledgement of proclamations issued: Rudy Bertolozzi, 12110/05; and Pasig City Day, 12110/05 Mayor Fernekes requested Item No. 12 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Addiego requested Item Nos. 2, 7 and 13 also be removed. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1,3,4,5, 6,8,9, 10, 11, 14 and 15. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No.2: Councilman Addiego stated that he was abstaining on this set of bills as he does not have the background on items, specifically the payout on litigation. Motion-Garbarino/Second-Gonzalez: To confirm expense claims of December 14, 2005 in the amount of $4,966,080.42. Approved by voice vote. Abstain: Councilman Addiego. Item No.7: Councilman Addiego discussed with City Engineer Razavi the "Construction Cost Summary" sheet and bid calculation process. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated similar concerns and that she saw a significant discrepancy in costs for bid items. City Manager Nagel stated that projects are inspected to insure they are built to specifications. Motion-Addiego/Second-Matsumoto: To accept the Mission Road Resurfacing Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14,2005 PAGE 4 Item No. 12: Ms. Tara Beigi, speaking for her husband, Bijan Beigi, read a prepared statement related to the Wet Weather project management services that Mr. Beigi has been providing to the City for several years. She stated that her husband was told his services were no longer required on this project. City Manager Nagel, suggested a temporary three-month contract, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, which will allow time for staff to provide information in response to concerns raised by the speaker, and to proceed with a second RFP for Council to consider. He emphasized the importance to keep moving on the project due to the cease and desist order from the State Water Quality Control Board. After a lengthy discussion between staff, Council and Mr. Beigi, Council concurred to take action on the suggested three-month temporary agreement. City Attorney Mattas advised Council that the temporary contract be subject to the City Attorney's approval to form and authority to modify terms to make it consistent with a 90-day contract. Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 134-2005, to approve a contract with CSG to provide services consistent with the request for proposals for a period of 90 days at the hourly rates quoted in the contract before the Council and in a total amount not to exceed $100,000 with the final fonn of the contract subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 13: Councilman Addiego stated that he heard concerns from constituents regarding the demolition of the log cabin. He stated he took a tour of the cabin and realized that the cabin cannot be moved. He suggested that history of the park be incorporated into the new facility. In response to Councilman Addiego's question regarding the current status of the project, Recreation and Community Services Director Ranals reported that the facility is in the schematic design phase. In response to Councilwoman Matsumoto's question whether the ordinance for recycling building materials will be in place before demolition occurs, City Attorney Mattas replied in the negative, but stated that the contractor can be asked to comply voluntarily. In response to Councilman Gonzalez's comment that the log cabin be remembered, Director Ranals informed Council that Program Supervisor John Wong has taken a picture of the building and it will be on display in the new building. Mayor Fernekes suggested a small significant piece of the building be placed at the base of the picture. Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 135-2005, awarding construction contract to Scotts Demolition for demolition of the Orange Park Recreation Center Buildings Demolition Project in the amount of $32,000. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14,2005 PAGE 5 PUBLIC HEARING 17. Waive reading and introduce an ordinance adopting a development agreement for East Jamie Court; Applicant: Alexandria Real Estate Equities; Owner: Richard Elmo Haskins Public hearing opened. Staff report presented by Principal Planner Kalkin. Mr. Steve Richardson, representing the applicant, brietly commented on the benefits of the project and appreciated staffs professionalism during the application process. Public hearing closed. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that a portion of the public art funds be used to place artwork along the SF Bay Trail (no amount specified). Mr. Richardson agreed to the request. City Attorney Mattas stated Conditions of Approval, Section 12(c), third sentence, will be modified as follows: "The location of the artwork and the artwork to be installed by the Owner shall be subject to the reasonable approval of the City of South San Francisco prior to installation." Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Gonzalez: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance adopting a development agrt~ement with ARE-East Jamie Court LLC for a two building research and development complex on a 6. 13-acre site at the intersection of East Jamie Court and Haskins Way. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 18. Motion to approve previously authorized funds to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $30,000 Staff report presented by City Manager Nagel. Mr. Lance Huntley, Chamber of Commerce Executivt: Director, responded to Councilwoman Matsumoto's questions regarding the requested funds, proposed enhancements to the Chamber's website, computer software training, efforts to improve efficiency and to generate revenue. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested an audit of the Chamber's books and that a 2005 financial report be provided to Council by the end of first quarter of2006. Councilman Addiego voiced support for granting the $30,000, but stated that any future requests will be met with the same concerns as expressed by Councilwoman Matsumoto. Mr. Huntley agreed to the request for an audit and financial report by the end ofthe first quarter of 2006. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14,2005 MINUTES PAGE 6 Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Matsumoto: To approve previously authorized funds to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $30,000 and to commence a 2005 audit and prepare a 2005 financial report by the end of the first quarter of 2006. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 19. Resolution authorizing purchase of Stone Horizon, a granite sculpture, by Bruce Beasley for installation at Brentwood Park at a cost of $45,000 Staff report presented by Director of Recreation and Community Services Ranals. Vice Mayor Garbarino commented that initially he found the sculpture to be expensive, but after consideration he stated he will support the Cultural Art Commission's recommendation. Councilwoman Matsumoto expressed disappointment and concern with the location of the sculpture. She suggested that the Cultural Arts Commission take siting and purchasing pieces into consideration due to the scarcity of funds, and that artwork be more inclusive than exclusive. In response to Vice Mayor Garbarino's question regarding the Commission's future plans, Cultural Arts Commissioner Tony Violanti stated that the Commission's ultimate goal is to place artwork in each of the City's parks. Councilman Gonzalez suggested staff look into the feasibility of moving the 4000- pound sculpture to other parks or locations on a rotating basis where people can enjoy it. Councilman Addiego stated support for the sculpture; it's proposed location and the Commission's work. Mayor Fernekes stated interest in seeing the proposed list oflocations for future art work. He stated that he ultimately will approve the Commission's recommendation, but the cost of the sculpture is a concern and that it's not being placed in a highly visible location. He commented that there is a matter of equity and that the funds for allocating art should be in proportion fc)r each of the neighborhoods, as opposed to a central location where an expensive piece can be justified. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 137-2005, authorizing the purchase of a sculpture by Bruce Beasley from Sculturesite Gallery in the amount of $45,000. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 20. Motion to approve one sculpture, Unraveling Collagen by Julian Voss-Andreae for the Loan Art' Program at the Orange Park Sculpture Garden Staff report presented by Recreation and Community Services Director Ranals. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated interest in having the loan art program initiated on a yearly basis, and asked for staff to furnish Council with the cost of a loan art piece. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14,2005 PAGE 7 Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Addiego: To approve onl~ sculpture, Unraveling Collagen by Julian Voss-Andreae for the Loan Art Program at the Orange Park Sculpture Garden. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that Slough Development be recognized on the plaque for the Stone Horizon sculpture piece. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor FI~rnekes adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Submitted by: /)tv/~' fJ1. ~ / S;~~ M. Payne, City Clef.&. City of South San Francisco ~~~OJ G..~ 1:L"Femekes, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2005 PAGE 8