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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
5:00 p.m.
Teleconference via Zoom
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with
California Governor Newsom 's Executive Orders N-25-20 and
N-29-20 and COVID-19 pandemic protocols.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Garbarino called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nagales, and Nicolas,
Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Garbarino.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez provided an update on the COVID-19 testing event held in
the city last week. The city assisted 158 people, of which 70% were of Latin ethnicity. She thanked
the CERT team and city staff for helping with the event and indicated that the next event was on
November 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the same location. Community members with any
questions should reach out to the city at (650) 829-6666. The city also hosted a successful drive-
through flu shot clinic, thanks to the leadership of Councilmember Nicolas and in partnership with
the Masons and Lions Club. The city served 152 people, and the next flu shoot event was scheduled
for November 22th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Hall parking lot.
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Mediati invited the community members to participate in
various recreation programs and the Virtual Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Celebrating 100th Birthday of City Hall November 11, 2020 (Richard
Garbarino, Mayor)
Mayor Garbarino read into the record a proclamation celebrating 100th Birthday of City Hall on
November 11, 2020.
2. South San Francisco City Hall Centennial Celebration (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library
Director)
Assistant Library Director Elsholz thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and shared a video
presentation on City Hall's history.
3. Proclamation honoring Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day in South San Francisco on
November 14, 2020. (Richard Garbarino, Mayor)
Councilmember Matsumoto expressed her honor and privilege with working with Mrs. Carlino and
her students from Martin Elementary on the Walk to School Day. Mrs. Carlino introduced her
students, and they read a proclamation honoring Ruby Bridges.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. Members of the public wishing to participate were encouraged to submit public comments in
writing in advance of the meeting to all-cc(a)ssfnet by 2: 00 p.m. on Monday, November 9,
2020.
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Matsumoto expressed her appreciation for San Mateo County voters for supporting
Measure RR and shared an upcoming transit pilot program.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her appreciation to all the city staff, Kaiser Permanente staff,
and the CERT team that assisted with the flu shot clinic. Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center was
helping small business owners with a $250 electric bill credit; for more information, visit their
website at RenCenter.org. Councilmember Nicolas provided an update on the Racial and Social
Equity Commission and invited the community to participate in an online survey. She wished
Assistant City Manager Ranals a happy birthday. She requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Mrs. Maria Gotangco, who passed away at the age of 102 in Chicago, Illinois.
Councilmember Nagales thanked Parks and Recreation staff for the successful drive-in movie event
and shared that he was a guest speaker at the Housing Leadership Conference. Many of the topics
included affordable housing, and he would like to discuss further with the Council. He would also
like to explore a partnership with Impossible Market to provide a hundred families with food.
Vice Mayor Addiego shared news about the presidential election outcome, and regardless of
everyone's political views, we needed to come together as citizens and respect each other.
Mayor Garbarino echoed Vice Mayor Addiego's comments about the outcome of the presidential
election and congratulated James Coleman on his election to the City Council. He reminded the
community that November 11th would be Veterans Day and thanked former and current military
members. He also requested that staff look into improvements to Colma Creek and wished Assistant
City Manager Ranals a happy birthday.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific item as follows: Item #8 and #9 were pulled by Councilmember Nicolas,
Matsumoto and Vice Mayor Addiego for further discussion.
5. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of September 9, 2020.
6. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meetings of November 11, 2020, November 25,
2020, and December 23, 2020. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 154-2020 authorizing the use of Development Impact Fees
in an amount not to exceed $22,194.49 to upgrade three air compressors used to refill
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment; and approving budget amendment
21.023 amending the Fire Department's operating budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. (Jesus
Magallanes, Fire Chief)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 155-2020 approving the South San Francisco Fire
Department's annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety
Code section 13146.4. (Jesus Magallanes, Fire Chief)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 156-2020 accepting a Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) grant in the amount of $320,536.36; authorizing the use of Public Safety
Impact Fees in an amount not to exceed $107,962.76; approving a purchase agreement with
All Star Fire Equipment Inc., for the purchase of 46 SCOTT Self -Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) units and accessories in an amount not to exceed $428,499.12; approving
budget amendment 21.024 amending the Fire Department's operating budget for Fiscal Year
2020-21 in the amount of $428,499.12; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
purchase agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco. (Jesus Magallanes, Fire
Chief)
Item 8- Councilmember Matsumoto requested clarification on the number of Fire inspections
completed. Fire Chief Magallanes provided clarification on the number of inspections and staffing.
Councilmember Nicolas requested information about the technology component that needed to be
implemented based on the Grand Jury response and estimated completion date. Fire Chief
Magallanes stated that their inspection software was updated and now had the ability to take
electronic plan checking. They have acquired tablets for staff and are working with IT on file
migration. He will work with IT to provide a completion date and inform the Council. Vice Mayor
Addiego requested a projection on the number of the daycare facilities to be inspected for the
coming year. Fire Chief Magallanes provided additional information and would update the Council
on the number of inspections.
Item 9- Vice Mayor Addiego inquired clarification on the number of breathing apparatus. Fire Chief
Magallanes provided clarification on how they arrived at the requested 46 breathing apparatus.
Motion — Vice Mayor Addiego/Second – Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Consent Calendar
items 5-9 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas, and Nagales, Vice Mayor
Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing opened: 5:53 p.m.
10. Report regarding consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision on
September 17, 2020, adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)
and approving certain entitlements to construct a new five -story hotel at 840 El Camino
Real. (Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner)
Public Hearing closed: 5:58 p.m.
City Attorney Woodruff stated that the city received a letter from the appellants that contained new
technical information related to the California Environmental Quality Act. Due to the late delivery
of the letter, neither city staff nor the applicant had an opportunity to review the letter before the
meeting in order and would require additional time to review that information. He recommended the
Council continue this public hearing to a later date.
Item was continued.
Motion— Councilmember Nagales/Second Councilmember Nicolas: to continue the item, by roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice Mayor Addiego and
Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Study session regarding Downtown Design Guidelines (Tony Rozzi, Principal Planner and
Billy Gross, Senior Planner)
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood introduced the item and provided
background information on the Downtown Design Guidelines. The Downtown Station Area
Specific Plan (DSASP) focuses on properties within 0.5 miles of the City's Caltrain Station and
includes much of the historic downtown. The DSASP comprises separate sub -districts; the criteria
for each sub -district were informed by community input, urban design best practices, recognition of
the historic fabric of Grand Avenue, and a desire to safeguard scale and form. Companion zoning
for the DSASP codified bulk, height, setbacks, design elements, materials, and open space.
As part of the Zoning Code Update, the consultant team would be developing an approach to
provide Form -Based Code standards for key focus areas within the City, including Downtown. A
Form -Based Code's primary purpose is to control the building form, using graphics and clear,
objective standards to indicate the intended building form in a given district. Cities in the region that
have adopted such a code include Hayward and Redwood City.
Senior Planner Rozzi provided a presentation displaying historic structures and renderings of recent
projects.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated that one of the goals of the DSASP was to preserve the historical
look so that we can honor the past while respecting the future.
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Vice Mayor Addiego shared information about the Miller parking garage and indicated that was the
look they wanted to maintain for the downtown. He also shared that many visitors were enchanted
by City Hall and the Library and did not want to lose the historic feel of downtown.
Mayor Garbarino indicated that he did not want to lose the charm of downtown, and anything new
should blend into the existing structures.
The Council provided feedback to staff on the various questions regarding the direction of the
Downtown Design Guidelines.
12. Report regarding an update on the South San Francisco Minimum Wage Ordinance.
(Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez presented the report and provided background information
on the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The City Council directed staff at a Special City Council
meeting on April 9, 2019, to explore the minimum wage increase to $15 per hour for all businesses
citywide with an effective date of January 1, 2020. On August 28, 2019, the City Council passed
Ordinance 1587-2019, which increased the hourly minimum wage to $15 for all employers for
hours worked within the City's geographic boundaries.
Ordinance 1587-2019 requires that the hourly wage be adjusted every January 1 st per the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco -Oakland -San Jose as determined by the United States
Department of Labor. The change is calculated using the August to August change in the CPI to
calculate the annual increase, if any, and rounded to the nearest nickel. A decrease in CPI would
not result in a reduction of the minimum wage. The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, has announced the CPI for the San Francisco area for the relevant period was 1.6%.
Using this CPI, the City's ordinance requires the minimum wage to increase from $15.00 per hour
to $15.24 per hour, effective January 1, 2021.
Erin Chazer provided public comment in support of the hourly minimum wage.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated she brought forth the minimum wage to Council for approval
and was now concerned about the small businesses. However, after careful consideration she was in
favor of supporting the increase.
Vice Mayor Addiego reminded Council that they waived fire inspection fees for businesses this
year, and he was in favor of supporting the increase.
Councilmember Nicolas stated that small businesses would be affected by this increase, but it was
the Council's responsibility to keep their promise 10 the people.
Councilmember Nagales stated that the community was in great need, as seen through the various
food drives and programs. He was in favor of supporting the increase.
Mayor Garbarino shared that the food prices were increasing, and people on fixed income were
struggling. He stated he favored supporting the increase and thanked the South San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce for their letter.
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13. Report regarding Resolution No. 157-2020 approving agreements for plan check, inspection,
and administrative services with CSG Consultants, Inc., West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
and 4Leaf, Inc. in an amount not exceed $2,000,000 per year of a thirty month period for
each firm. (Phillip Perry, Chief Building Official).
Chief Building Official Perry presented the report and provided background information on the
agreements for plan check, inspection, and administrative services with the various consultants. On
August 12, 2020, staff issued the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP was published on the
City's website and social media. The City received nine responses and determined that all met the
City's minimum standards for requisite experience, qualifications, and resources to provide the
required services.
On September 23, 2020, an external oral board reviewed the proposals and interviewed the nine
qualified consultants. Consultants were scored based on their project understanding, expertise with
plan review and inspection services, experience with the biotechnology industry, document
management practices, on-line plan reviewability, example projects, administrative services, on-
call staffing ability, and cost proposal. The oral board recommended the City award contracts to
the three top -scoring firms: CSG Consultants, WC3 Consultants and 4Leaf. By splitting the
consultant work between the top -scoring consultants, staff would have a greater flexibility in
assigning consultant resources.
Cyrus Kianpour, President of CSC Consultants, thanked the Council for the opportunity to continue
a business relationship with the City of South San Francisco.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about the process of assigning projects to various consultants.
Chief Building Official Perry provided an overview of the process.
Councilmember Matsumoto requested clarification on the term length of the contracts. Chief
Building Official provided clarification on the terms of the contracts.
Motion— Councilmember Nagales/Second Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No.
157-2020, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice Mayor
Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 158-2020 approving a Transfer of Development Rights
Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and KR Oyster Point I, LLC for the
transfer of development rights for certain properties in the Oyster Point Specific Plan Area.
(Alex Greenwood, ECD Director)
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood introduced the item and presented the
report. In May 2017, the development rights and obligations for Oyster Point were transferred to
Kilroy Realty Corporation, through their subsidiary KR Oyster Point I, LLC ("Kilroy"). Kilroy has
completed much of the first infrastructure phase, including the landfill cap repair, remediation,
grading, and other improvements. In addition, Kilroy is on track to complete the first phase of
development by Fall 2021, including a 508,000 sq. ft. of office/R&D space, the future home Stripe
and Cytokinetics.
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In order to meet the space needs of Stripe and other potential tenants, Kilroy needs to construct
additional atriums, service areas, and campus amenities that were not contemplated in the original
designs and that would potentially require the R&D campus, by the end of Phase IV, to exceed the
2.25 million sq. ft. approved for the Oyster Point project. In the long term, Kilroy seeks to request
additional development capacity through the General Plan Update process. However, the new
General Plan will not be approved for 12-15 months and, due to Kilroy's current situation in
securing Stripe and other tenants, Kilroy needs to ensure the additional 150,000 sq. ft. as quickly as
possible.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed his concerns with accommodating the developer and indicated it
would be best to see the General Plan play out. Economic and Community Development Director
Greenwood provided further clarification on the transfer agreement.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated she would like the city to diversify and use the $2.5 million
funds from Kilroy to restore Sign Hill.
City Attorney Woodruff stated that Council could approve the resolution tonight with a revision in
the agreement to direct funds for improvements to Sign Hill.
Councilmember Nagales inquired where the additional funds would come from to repair Sign Hill.
City Manager Futrell stated it would be around two million to repair but that given the outcome of
the insurance it would be best to add repairs to Sign Hill and any other park repairs.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her concerns with Stripe as a tenant since they had offered
employees to relocate out of state. Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood
stated that Stripe had restructured incentives so that their employees are not all living in San
Francisco. Matt Griffin, a representative from Kilroy, stated the company had provided incentives
for employees that wanted to move out of state but assured Council that Stripe intends to have full
occupancy.
Motion— Councilmember Matsumoto/Second Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No.
158-2020 with changes, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and
Nagales, and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: Vice Mayor Addiego; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
15. Report regarding Resolution No. 159-2020 approving a consulting services agreement with
Wilsey Ham of San Mateo, California for design services of the Harbor Master Spit Project
(Project No. pf2002) in an amount not to exceed $461,655, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement, and authorizing a total design budget of $508,000. (Matthew Ruble,
Principal Engineer).
Principal Engineer Ruble presented the report and provided background information on the Harbor
Master Spit (HMS) Project. On July 24, 2020, staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for design
services of the HMS Project on the city's contract procurement software ProcureNow. On August
28, 2020, the city received proposals from BKF and Wilsey Ham. Staff convened a panel to review
the submitted proposals and interviewed the firms. The panel found both firms to be responsive to
the RFP requirements and qualified to perform the scope of work but ranked Wilsey Ham better
qualified. Wilsey Ham has demonstrated that they have the staff availability and the expertise for
the design of the HMS Project.
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Councilmember Matsumoto inquired who was responsible for monitoring the disadvantaged
business enterprise program. Principal Engineer Ruble stated that the project was funded from local
funds and did not have the requirement.
Motion— Councilmember Nagales/Second Councilmember Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No.
159-2020, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice Mayor
Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
16. Report regarding Resolution No. 160-2020 approving the Second Amendment for BART
Permit (W-20.0-001-SSF, Bike Path/Linear Park) for the use of BART property adjacent to
Centennial Trail and at the site of Phase II of the Community Civic Campus. (Jacob
Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist introduced the report and provided background information on
the Comprehensive Agreement between Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the City of South San
Francisco relating to the BART/SFO Airport Extension. Approval of this amendment is necessary
to continue the development of the Community Civic Campus Phase II. South San Francisco and
BART staff view this amendment as mutually beneficial to both agencies. BART will no longer
carry the burden of maintenance for their surface property, and South San Francisco will be allowed
to activate and use this central 8 acres of open space.
Motion— Councilmember Nicolas/Second Councilmember Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No.
160-2020, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice Mayor
Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
17. Report regarding Resolution No. 161-2020 approving a consulting services agreement with
VERDE DESIGN, INC. of Santa Clara, California for the Orange Memorial Park Sports
Field Project (Project No. pk1402) in an amount not to exceed $751,535, authorizing the
City Manager to execute the agreement, and authorizing a total budget of $839,188, and
approving Budget Amendment 21.025. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) .
Deputy Director of Capital Projects Vitale presented the report and provided background
information on the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field Project. On August 3, 2020, staff issued a
Request for Proposals (RFP) on the ProcureNow website and one firm, Verde Design, responded. A
panel of city staff reviewed Verde Design's proposal and interviewed them on October 6, 2020. The
interview panel rated Verde and found their qualifications and experience applicable to the city's
project. The Verde team has over 20 years of experience assisting other municipalities with
providing program services on similar sports field projects, specializing in synthetic turf projects.
Councilmember Nagales expressed his excitement for the project and wanted to have continued
conversations with the baseball and soccer leagues.
Mayor Garbarino requested clarification on the synthetic turf design and requested a snack shack in
the design. Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist provided clarification on turf design.
Motion— Councilmember Nagales/Second Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No.
161-2020, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice Mayor
Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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18. Report regarding Resolution No. 162-2020 awarding a construction contract to
"SWINERTON BUILDERS" of San Francisco, California for the COMMUNITY CIVIC
CAMPUS: PHASE II LIBRARY, PARKS & RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBER (LPR) (Project No. pfl707; Bid No. 2645) in an amount
not to exceed $91,372,971.00 and authorizing a total project budget of $101,000,000.00.
(Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist presented the report and provided background information on
the Community Civic Campus. On April 6, 2020, a Request for Prequalification for General
Contractors for the Community Civic Campus: Phase II Library, Parks & Recreation and
Community Theater/Council Chamber (LPR) Project was released. Six (6) general contractors
responded to the Request for Prequalification due on May 1, 2020. Kitchell CEM, acting as the
city's project manager, with City staff, scored and evaluated each prequalification packet, as
submitted, against minimum shortlisting criteria and weighted criteria to arrive at a final list of
qualified general contractors that may submit a bid for Civic Campus: Phase II LPR Project.
On October 23, 2020, staff received and publicly opened the four responsive bids from Hensel
Phelps Construction Co., Skanska USA Building Inc., Swinerton Builders, and Webcor
Construction LP dba Webcor. After further review of submissions, staff determined the lowest
responsible bidder was SWINERTON BUILDERS of San Francisco. California. A post bid -
interview was held on October 28, 2020, between SWINERTON BUILDERS and Kitchell CEM to
review their bid and ensure the contractor understood the scope of work and project requirements.
Staff has verified the low bidder's current contractor's license with the California State Licensing
Board and found it to be in good standing.
Mayor Garbarino thanked city staff and all the consultants for all their hard work on getting this
project where it is today.
Councilmember Nagales congratulated staff and inquired about the timeline for the project. Director
of Capital Projects Gilchrist stated that a 28 -months construction period was expected.
Councilmember Nicolas inquired whether there would be an overlap between Swinerton's two
projects with the city. Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist stated that Swinerton was a larger
company that could handle both projects without delays.
Motion— Mayor Garbarino/Second Councilmember Matsumoto: to approve Resolution No. 162-
2020, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice Mayor
Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
19. Report regarding the adoption of an ordinance establishing the Public Art Requirement as
part of new non-residential construction. (Heather Enders, Management Analyst II)
Management Analyst II Enders presented the report and provided background information on the
ordinance to establish the Public Art Requirement. On October 28, 2020, Council voted to introduce
and waive further reading of the ordinance to establish a Public Art requirement on new non-
residential development within the City of South San Francisco. The establishment of the Public Art
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Requirement program would promote the general welfare through balancing the community's
physical growth and revitalization and its cultural and artistic resources.
The Council discussed whether the ordinance should apply to small projects and whether the value
of the public art requirement should be capped. The Council did not direct any changes with regard
to those issues and introduced the ordinance as proposed. Upon further review of those issues, staff
recommends two changes to the ordinance: (1) that the requirement not apply to projects with
construction costs of less than $1 million, and (2) that for projects with construction costs of more
than $1 billion, the requirement apply only to the first $1 billion of construction costs. The City
Council could increase or decrease the "floor" or the "ceiling" that staff recommends. The changes
are highlighted in the attached ordinance.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed his support for the ordinance and was comfortable with approving
the ordinance as it was introduced two weeks ago.
Councilmember Matsumoto thanked everyone for their support with getting the ordinance approved
and requested that residential development projects not be exempt from contributing. She also
requested that in addition to the City Manager reviewing and managing the funds, that the Cultural
Arts Commission be included. Councilmember Matsumoto requested that the Council be provided a
quarterly or annual report of the funds and would like the Council to have the opportunity to
provide comment on the public art projects in addition to the Cultural Arts Commission.
Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification from Councilmember Matsumoto that Council
would like the opportunity to comment but not approve. Councilmember Matsumoto confirmed that
she would like Council to provide comment but does not want to take away the decisions from the
Cultural Arts Commission.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed concerns that the potential funds would be a significant amount and
would like more than the opportunity to comment on the public art projects. He requested projects
be subject to approval by Council. City Manager Futrell suggested using the same process as for the
Planning Commission projects when the Council calls projects up for review.
City Attorney Woodruff provided background information on legal issues arisen by controversial art
projects and requested clarification on the specific amendments.
City Attorney Woodruff suggested approving the proposed ordinance and amending it in the future
to include residential projects. He provided an overview of the changes requested by
Councilmember Matsumoto.
The consensus from Council was to re -induce the ordinance with the changes outlined by City
Attorney Woodruff.
Motion— Councilmember Matsumoto/Second Vice Mayor Addiego: to reintroduce the ordinance
with changes, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nicolas and Nagales, Vice
Mayor Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMNTS
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Councilmember Nicolas inquired whether the city had the technology to stop drones due to public
safety issues. City Manager Futrell stated he would do some research and come by to Council with
an update.
ADJOURNED TO THE REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 24, 2020.
Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting in memory of Mrs. Maria
Gotangco at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Cindy Av a
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by:
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Mark Addiego
Mayor
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