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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2006
MUN1CIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
7:40 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. I)
Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Gonzalez and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor
F ernekes
Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor F ernekes
INVOCATION:
Reverend Dr. Gabriele Schroeder, Our Redeemer's
Lutheran Church
PRESENTATIONS
. Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program - Fire Chief Phil White gave a visual
overview of the 17 hour course that will be starting up in late September and the alternate
program, Business Emergency Response Team (BERT).
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
Mayor Fernekes requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Nick Tomasito Bireo and
Sandy Potter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Robert Lorenzini, resident, suggested a monument be erected on Sign Hill in recognition of
the biotech industry and that it be large enough so that it could be seen from miles around.
Mayor Fernekes asked that the matter be referred to the Council naming subcommittee.
Mr. Greg Cochran, representing the Chamber of Commerce, invited the public to participate in
the 2006 North San Mateo County Leadership Program beginning September 6 at Skyline
College (informational packets were distributed to Council).
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
. Announcements
. Committee Reports
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional events and meetings,
announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for
their contributions.
Councilman Addiego reported on a meeting of the emancipated foster youth program that
included Vice Mayor Garbarino, Supervisor Church, Deputy County Manager Mary McMillan
and staff. He commented that it is a worthy program for the City to support, and several other
Councilmembers agreed.
Vice Mayor Garbarino reported that the Fairfield subcommittee (Fernekes/Garbarino) met to
discuss project issues.
. Discussion: Sister Cities Program
Mrs. Polly Cortez, representing the Sister Cities Program, reiterated her request from the July
1 ih meeting that Council give consideration to expanding the current program of four sister city
partnerships to an unlimited number. Councilmembers discussed the pros and cons, including
comparisons to other communities, the financial aspects and sister city committee support.
Mayor Fernekes stated that the Basque and Portuguese communities have expressed interest in
developing sister city relationships and the sister city committee would like the opportunity to
explore those requests. He addresst:d the necessary criteria for sister city relationships, purpose
and history of the sister city program in South San Francisco. Mayor Fernekes rationalized that
the committee will make recommendations and the City Council will have final approval. Mrs.
Cortez confirmed that any proposals would need to be approved by Council. Councilmembers
voiced their consensus for the sister city committee to explore the possibilities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of July 26, 2006
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of August 9, 2006 in the amount of$4,877,829.34
3. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1374-2006, amending SSFMC Section 11.32.10, streets
enumerated
4. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1375-2006, amending SSFMC Section 11.40.210,
parking commercial vehicle in restricted district
5. Resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funding from California Library Literacy
Services and Peninsula Community Foundation to support Project Read Servic:es, in the
total amount of$105,079
Mayor Fernekes requested Item No.5 be pulledfrom the Consent Calendar.
6. Resolution approving the South San Francisco Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
7. Resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for emergency work to
repair a potentially unstable sanitary sewer trench at 148 Beacon Street in an amount not
to exceed $300,000
Vice Mayor Garbarino requested Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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8. Resolution No. 60-2006, approving Amendment No. 11 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson
9. Motion to cancel meeting of August 23,2006
Motion-GonzalezlSecond-Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. ],2,3,4,
8, and 9. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.5: Staff report presented by Library Director Sommer.
Councilmembers recognized and thanked Project Read staff for its program
accomplishments and numerous grant funding successes.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 61-2005, authorizing
the acceptance $105,079 in funding from California Library Literacy Services and the
Peninsula Community Foundation to support Project Read Services and amending the
Library Department's FY 2006-07 Operating Budget. Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
Item No.6: Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed plan format with staff and staff explained
that it is actually strategies and objectives rather than a plan. She asked for additional time
to read the information. Staff suggested the item be postponed until the meeting of
August 16. Councilmembers concurred.
Item No.7: Vice Mayor Garbarino asked staff if the City would be seeing (financial) recovery on
the repair work and City Manager Nagel stated "no",
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 62-2006, adopting
findings and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract for emergt~ncy work
to repair a potentially unstable sanitary sewer at 148 Beacon Street. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
(Recess: 8:43 pm -- 8:55 pm)
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Consideration of draft environmental impact report assessing development-related
impacts, including a statement of overriding considerations; a planned unit development
permit allowing a reduced rear yard setback; use permit allowing a one-story 124,000
square foot building, an open 24,698 square foot garden center, retention of an existing
15,178 square foot retail store, outside storage, outdoor display area, a use generating in
excess of 100 average daily vehicle trips and off-site employee parking on an abutting
PG&E parcel; design review of same; parcel map merging several parcels into a single
parcel; transportation demand management plan reducing daily vehicle trips and
voluntary hiring agreement; Project location: 600-790 Dubuque Avenue; Applicant:
Lowe's HIW, Inc.; Owner: Project 101 Associates
Public hearing opened.
Staff report and visual presentation given by Senior Planner Carlson. He clarified that
the parcel map will be filed as a condition of approval, which will corne back to Council
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for approval. He stated that revised conditions of approval were distributed to Council
prior to meeting and noted that an amount for the public art piece needed to be
determined by Council and the applicant.
Mr. Anthony Farmand, Cadsbad, CA, representing Lowe's, introduced the project
design team and presented a visual overview of the project. Mr. David Gates, landscape
architect, reviewed the landscape drawings and Mr. Martin Mendez, architect, reviewed
the general layout, elevations and floor plan. A computer-generated video of the
proposed project was presented.
Mr. Bill Nack, representing the Building and Construction Trades Council, read a
prepared statement related to Lowe's commitment to hire union labor, which will
generate numerous constructJionjobs for the local community.
Public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Matsumoto discussed with Mr. Farrnand, a contribution of $50,000 for
Lowe's public art contribution. With a consensus from Council, Councilwoman
Matsumoto suggested the artwork be off-site. In response to concerns regarding the
landscaping, Mr. Gates detailed his strategy for plant growth and to include fast growing
trees. Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested the planting of palm trees be at the
discretion of Mr. Gates. Mr. Gates stated he would work with staff. She stated her
concern that the landscape maintenance program be rigidly adhered to, and Mr. Farmand
stated his assurance. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the traffic impact from the
project be reviewed after one year, as similarly made with the Horne Depot project. She
questioned the use of city banners on street lamps and Mr. Farmand acquiesced.
Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned the legal obligation of the City relative to
train/pedestrian safety at the site, and Assistant City Attorney Spoerl stated that he did
not believe the City was liable but would research it and report back to Council.
Councilman Gonzalez stated support for the project. He suggested a store sign be at the
rear of the building for visibility to passengers on trains and stated support that palm
trees be included in the landscaping. He further suggested that directions for alternate
routes to the store be included in the company's website.
Councilman Addiego stated his support for the project and asked if the store was
unionized and Mr. Farmand stated "no". He suggested the plant materials be left to the
discretion of Mr. Gates and commented that one home improvement store should not
look like the other. He also stated skepticism whether a sign to the rear of the building
would serve any purpose. Councilman Addiego commented on employee and customer
safety (products falling from shelving) and Mr. Farmand reviewed the training that
employees go through.
Vice Mayor Garbarino disclosed that he met previously with project representatives and
stated support for the project.
Councilman Gonzalez stated disappointment that child care fees were not included as a
condition and disclosed that he met previously with project representatives.
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Mayor Fernekes disclosed that he met previously with project representatives and stated
support for the project. He thanked Lowe's for sponsoring and participating in Day in
the Park and agreeing to maintain Jack Drago Park for five years. He questioned where
the customers will be corning from and Mr. Farmand responded that they will be
residents of South San Francisco who have been patronizing the San Bruno store and
those using 101.
Motion-Garbarino/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 63-2006, certifying
the final environmental impact report, including findings concerning signi:ficant and
potentially significant impacts, findings concerning alternatives, a statement of
overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring program, and approval of
entitlements, and a planned unit development, use permit, and transportation demand
management plan for a new 148,749 square foot Lowe's facility at 600-700 Dubuque
Avenue, including authorizing the execution of a landscape maintenance agreement for
the maintenance of Jack Drago Park for a five year period in an amount not to exceed
$50,000 and authorizing the execution of a local hiring agreement, and modified
conditions of approval as submitted to Council. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Prop 90, initiative measure, and potential impacts for city government
Staff report presented by Assistant City Attorney Spoerl.
Councilwoman Matsumoto commented that the proposition limits local government and
stated objections to the requirement that City's will have to compensate on future value.
She stated that it has been the City's policy to not use eminent domain on residential
property and to use due diligence. She suggested Council take a position on this matter
and Councilmembers concurred. Staff stated a resolution will be prepared for
Council's consideration at its next meeting.
Councilwoman Matsumoto asked that staff research what organization is supporting
Prop 90 and to report back to Council.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
Councilman Gonzalez reported on upcoming community programs.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor F~~rnekes adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m. in memory of
Nick Tomasito Birco and Sandy Potter.
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