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COMMUNITY' ROOM
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WEDNESDAY, OCTbBER 14, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: 7:14 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Present: councilmen Garbarino, Gonzalez
end Mullin, Vice Mayor Addiego,
end Mayor Matsumoto.
Absent: ~Ton.e.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS
Led by Mayor Matsumoto.
Presentation of Beautification Committee Awards: Residential, Commercial and
Multi-dwelling by Beautification Committee Member Mary Giusti.
Parks and Recreation Supervisor Vellis presented the swards and noted there had been 75
nominations for the Residential, Commercial and Multi-dwelling categories. The
Residential winners were Juan Rivera and Martin Mc~. 'The Multi-dwelling winner was
South City Lights at 2200 Gellert Boulevard. The Comlmercial winner was :Dudley Perkins
Company.
• Historical Society of South San Francisco highlights presented by President Ray
Yoschak.
President of South San Francisco Historical Society Rey Yoschak updated the Council on
the status of accomplishments and goals. He presented a slide show and advised the
museum is open. 2-4 PM Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 IPM Saturday. The public can make
an appointment for group visits. He thanked the partners involved in the museum project.
He provided a museum visitor status breakdown from ~~January 09 to July 09, for a total of
fi74 visitors. He advised that in May 2009, 100 third ',grade students from Spruce School
visited from 9:30 to noon. Docents took groups of 201 students around the museum. The
students enjoyed the tour anal were very inquisitive. 'President Yoschak recruited docent
volunteers and invited interested persons to contact the',Society.
Vice Mayor Addiego asked if other schools had toured the museum. Mr. Yoschak replied
that some others had.
Councilman Gonzalez thanked President Yoschak for the Society's work.
• Volunteer Event Presen±ation by Assistant to the'City Manager Susan Kennedy.
Assistant to the City ?vlanager Kennedy invited th public to attend the upcoming
Volunteer Fair Thursday, October 29th from 3:30 P1V1 to 6:30 PM in the atrium of the
Municipal Services Building. She advised the event would present an opportunity for
potential volunteers to connect with groups in need of services.
Bridging the Vote DVD Presentation by Literacy Services Coordinator Marta
Bookbinder.
Literacy Services Coordinator Bookbinder reported qn the Bridging the Vote Project
funded by a Library Services Technology Act grant. The civic project was aimed at
bridging the vote for new American Citizens. She recognized partners in the project
including League of ~~~omen Voters of North Central Sin ~-7ateo County, County Elections
Office, Adult Education of South San Francisco, Siemjpre Adelante, City Clerk's Office,
International Insti~ute of the Bay Area and the City's ~ibrar}~. She presented a ?minute
video to the Council, which tracked participants' experiences.
Coordinator Bookbinder thanked the Council, the many Community Learning Center
volunteers, the Information Technology Department, aild Da~~en Chin, a high school
senior. T/Ir. Chin. helped with subtitles in the video presentation and spent many hours on
the project.
Council complimented Coordinator Bookbinder on the project:.
Councilman Mullin suggested that Coordinator Bookbipder provide a copy of the video to
the County Elections Office and/or that it be aired on Pehinsula TV.
Proclamation establishing Filipino American H~story Month in the City of South
San Francisco presented to Anthony Mendoza by Mayor Matsumoto.
Mayor Matsumoto presented the proclamation, which established October 2009, and every
October thereafter, as Filipino American History Month'in South San Francisco.
Anthony Mendoza accepted the Proclamation and thanked Council for the recognition. Mr.
Mendoza thanked the Mayor and Council and intrdduced past Presidents of various
Filipino Organizations that were present at the meeting.
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Before moving to Agenda Review, Mayor Matsumoto requested that the meeting be
adjourned in memory of: Carol Gallagher, the mother of Parks and Recreation
Commissioner David Gallagher and Mike Calero.
Councilman Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor George Pozzi.
A GENDA REVIEW
Staff requested that Council consider adding an item to the agenda, a Closed Session,
pursuant to Government Code 54956 related to potential litigation.
Motion -`v'ice Mayor Addiego/Second Councii~nan Garbarinc-: to add a Closed Session to
the agenda. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
City Manager Nagel requested that the Parking Meter Rlates item on the Consent Calendar
be removed from the agenda.
Council agreed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ITEMS FRGiv1 COUNCIL
• Announcements.
• Committee Reports.
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events, including the
Regional Airport Planning Committee meeting, Coastal IClean T Tp Day, the South San
Francisco Unified School District Blue Ribbon Committee meeting, the Echo Company
welcome home ceremony and a CPTF meeting. Council thanked CERT members and
Firefighters for their work to ensure public safety during recent storms. Specific items for
further action and/or consideration were set forth as follows:
Councilman Garbarino announced that as a result of several months of discussions with Pat
Yang of Genentech, the City would be filing an application for a grant of $250,000 for the
library. The money would hopefully be received by the end of the year and would be
allocated to fund various library projects.
Vice Mayor Addiego requested that staff follow-up ~Vvith those responsible for posting
unlawful signs around the City.
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• Request to name a street in honor of Lou Poletti.
• Request to name the Fire Training Tower in honor of Tom Galli.
Mayor Matsumoto explained that Council would follon :~ procedure and refer the above
requests to the Naming Committee.
- Update on the Downtown Bike Patrol.
Mayor Matsumoto explained that historically, the bike,patrol. ends in September. It was
extended for a full month through October. In addition, the City would have the
Downtown Bike Patrol for two weeks during the Dece#nber Holidays to help Downtown
merchants.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of September 9, 20x9.
2. Motion to confirm the expense claims of October 1;~, 2009.
3. 1`~~otion to cancel the Regular City Council 1!'Ie~tings of November 11, 2009 and
November 25, 2009 and schedule a Special City Council Meeting on November 18,
2009.
4. Mohan to accept the Bart Linear Park -Phase II 8~ III Project ("Centennial Way") as
complete in accordance with the plans and specifications.
5. Motion to accept the Submarine Outfall Diffuser Pert Cleaning Project as complete in
accordance with the plans and specifications.
6. Motion to accept the East of 101 Sewer Improovements Project as complete in
accordance with the plans and specifications.
7. Resolution No. 80-2009 appropriating $535,000 from the Gateway Assessment
District and amending the 2009-2010 Capital Improvement Program. Budget for street
improvements within the Gateway Assessment District.
8. Resolution No. 81-2009 amending appendix. 8 end page 25 of the City Council
Handbook updating the term length and compensation provisions relating to Cultural
Arts Commissioners.
Motion -Vice Mayor Addiego/Second Councilman Garbarino: to approve Consent
Calendar Items Nos. 1-5 and Resolution 80-2009. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
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Item No. 6: Councilman. Mullin observed the substantial cost savings on the project. He
noted the staff report referenced requesting permission from Genentech to utilize the
remaining funds to resurface City streets within the Genentech campus area. He requested
an explanation of the determination process in this regard.
City Engineer Ray Razavi replied that when the City executed the Development Agreement
as part of Genentech's Master Flan upgrade, Genentech had deposited approximately x8.26
million in an account to do the improvements for incre~ ing the sewer capacity 'eased oti
the City's estimate. At the time it was based on current market conditions when the
Development Agreement was signed. Through the process„ economic conditions changed
drastically, especially for the underground constructioru projects. The prices were much
more favorable for government agencies. Whei1 the bias came in they were considerably
lower for all similar projects done in the City within thajt time frame. The City decided to
award the project, construct it, and the balance left was; discussed with Genentech. They
attended all the meetings and discussed what to do with the balance of the money. The
original agreement was to return it to Genentech at the end of the project. Another option
was to do some additional improvements within the Gennentech area. Staff recommended
that if Genentech wanted the streets repaved it could' utilize the balance of the funds.
Genentech agreed.
Motion -Councilman Mullir,/Second Vice Mayor Addiego: to accept the East of 101
Sewer Improvements Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications..
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No. 8: Councilman Gonzalez pointed out that the exhibit to the Resolution contained
an error relating to the appointment process.
City Attorney Mattas replied the change ~~~ould be noted in the Resolution.
Motion -Councilman Gonzalez/Seco~id Vice Mayor A~diego: to approve Resolutier~ No.
8 i -2009 with the charges as directed by City Council.' Unanimously approved by voice
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Centrum Logistics Center Use Permit Centrum properties, Inc./Owner City of San
Bruno, Appellant 1070-1080 SAN MATED AVE AP09-0003: P08-0041, UP08-0004,
DR08-0019, EIR08-0003, PM09-0001 & TDMg8-0002 Appeal of the Planning
Commission approval of Planning Application PO$-0041 certifying an Environmental
Impact Report assessing the development imparts, and adopting a Statement of
Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Measures, Use Permit and Design Review
allowing a 624,048 square foot multi-tenant industrial facility, with 24 hour operation,
outdoor storage of truck and trailers, convenience end limited service restaurants, uses
generating in excess of 100 ADT, a new parking lot and landscaping, a Tentative
Parcel Map merging two abutting properties and a Transportation Demand
Management Plan reducing project parking and traffic, situated at 1070 San Mateo
Avenue (APN 015-163-230) and 1080 San Mateo Avenue (APNs 015-1.63-120) in the
(M-1) Industrial Zoning District, in accordance with SSFMC 20.90. Continued from
Regular Meeting of September 23, 2009. Motion to Continue to Regular Meeting of
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October 28, 2009.
Motion -Councilman Gonzalez/Second -Councilman Garbarino: to continue the public
hearing to the regular meeting of October 28, 2009. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSIItiTESS
10. Motion to approve fee fcr use of Orange ivlemoriat Pool by the South San Francisco
Aquatic Ciu'n.
Parks and Recreation Director Sharon Ranals presented the staff report. The i±em was
previously before the Council on August 26, 2009. Staff recommended that the fee be
implemented in the context that a number of other fees ~?vere also being implemented in an
effort to balance some of the reductions staff made against trying to raise revenues to
balance the budget.
At the previous meeting, parents spoke in opposition o~ the fee increase. No action was
taken and the item was referred to the Budget Subcommittee. The Budget Subcommittee
considered it and upheld the recommendation that the fie be implemented. Subsequent to
the Council's consideration, staff received alternative proposals from the Aquatic Club
which were attached to the staff report. Trose proposals were not very different from the
$5,000 fee but they were linked to membersrip.
Mayer Matsumoto said she r~~ade some calculations. The club had kindly donated $3,00.
If it were to take that total from the proposed increase, that would make the increase for
current members $18 a year as opposed to $5 per month. She appreciated their generous
donation.
Vice Mayor Addiege agreed that the club could choose to underwrite its own f~:fids.
Motion -Councilman Garbarino/Second -Councilman Mullin: to approve fee for use of
Orange Memorial Pool by the South San Francisco Aquatic Club.. Unanimously approved
by voice vote.
11. Motion approving an update to South San Francisco Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by
Fire Battalion Chief Chris Campagna.
Fire Battalion Chief Chris Campagna advised staff was 'reviewing the process for updating
the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and was looking for direction on the project and
submission of the necessary documents to FEMA and 'ABAG for comment. He made a
brief Power Point presentation and explained the plan. The plan focused on mitigation of
problems before disasters occur and also tied to future mitigation funding. ABAG had
taken the lead in developing a multi jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan. Regional
priorities were established for the whole bay region. The City could accept regional
priorities or if it had different priorities, it could change 'ahem. Once staff had changes back
from FEMA, it would come back to Council for the plan' to be adopted.
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Mayor Matsumoto asked for identification of the funding alternatives referenced in
portions of the report.
Battalion Chief Campagna replied that there were a variety of grants the City could apply
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Councilman Mullin asked about an e-mail he had read regarding the earthquake drill.
Battalion Ci~ief Campagna explained that the Great California Shake Out Dri11 was
scheduled for October 15, 2009 throughout the entire state. South San Francisco was
involved only on an operational level. The San Mato County Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) would contact South San Francisco to verify the EOC numbers for iiie Fire
and Police Departments. The Fire Department would have a full activation drill in early
spring when South San Francisco's EOC would be built.
Councilman Mullin asked about an e-mail he saw frpm the San Mateo County Alert
System regarding lights out during the storm at Wesi'norough Blvd. and El Camino, which
was sent by City staff. He asked if access is county widle when there is a local event, or if
it only went to South San Francisco's residents who are part of SMC Alert.
Battalion Chief Campagna explained San Mateo County Alert System is a web based tool
anal anyone is able to sign in at www.smcalert. The Co~a:ay would page through smart
phones, pager or Internet.
12. Resolution No. 82-2009 awarding a Consulting, Services Agreement to Carollo
Engineers for the Water Quality Control Plant Upgrades and Updates Project in an
amount not to exceed $408,400.
City Engineer Razavi delivered the Staff Report. He explained that last year Council had
discussed solar and wind energy for the Water Quality control Plant. Since then, they had
combined this project, with an overall s- tasks proje~i with the Water Quality Control
Plant. Staff advertised the project for several months. In cooperation with San Bruno, a
panel was put together and two consultants who had submitted proposals for the different
parts as described in the project as tasks 1, 2 and 3 were interviewed.
The purpose of the project would be to use different kids of clean energy to supplement
the generation of electricity which was approximately X00 KW, as well as transform the
generation of electricity to clean power.
Vice Mayor Addiego asked if hydrogen fuel cells were ~n anticipated component.
City Engineer Razavi replied they were. He further explained the City could apply for a
grant of $4.5 million to be applied to fuel cell technology.
Vice Mayor Addiego questioned the hydroelectric component.
City Engineer Razavi replied that if Genentech could generate power down below the hill
for its own use before it goes out to the bay, it could be providing energy for its laboratory
facilities.
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Councilman Garbarino asked how much power the process would generate for Genentech.
City Engineer Razavi replied approxirr~ately 50 KW.
Councilmember Gonzalez thanked City Engineer Razavi for his presentation and his
assistance with the chemical and scientific side of the project.
Mayor Matsumoto questioned wi~ether there was a do~.~nside to contracting with Carollo
Engineers.
City Engineer Razavi replied that the City has used other f~rnis throughout the wet weather
Program Phase I and Phase II. He agreed with Mayor l~~Iatsumoto that Carollo Engineers
had done many projects since the 1990s. He noted, however, that not many companies had
expertise in fuel cells, which is why the City received only two (2) proposals for the
project.
Councilman Garbarino commented that when funding b~cornes available, he would like to
see additional studies of alternative energy use at City fa~ilityes.
Councilman Mullin thanked the City Engineer for ~~~ovjing forward with the studies. He
expressed hope that when evaluating the economics of''the alternative energies, the wind
power economics would be incorporated into the package.
City Engineer Razavi stated that staff would be coming (back to Council through next year
to implement the project as information was provided.
Vice Mayor Addiego asked Councilman Mullin to clarify the direction he had previously
given to City Engineer P~azavi regarding wind power.
Councilman Mullin replied he believed ~viiid power should be used at the water quality
control plant and. would like to get the balance right'. in terms of incorporating all the
various possibilities.
Vice Mayor Addiego replied that he personally was oat enamored with wind power over
other potential sources.
Motion -Councilman Garbarino/Second- Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution
No. 82-2009. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
13. Resolutions No. 83-87-2009 approving contracts and compensation plans with
various employee organizations.
a. Executive Management Unit.
b. Mid-Management Unit.
c. Public Safety Managers Unit.
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d. International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39.
e. Confidential Unit, Teamsters Local 8~6.
Director of Human Resources Mount presented a Power Point reviewing modifications to
the agreements with the employee units specified above. She explained the units had
signed and ratified the revisions. As part of the negotiations, the parties had agreed to a
"me to: clause" under which any enhancement or change would be applied to all bargaining
units.
Councilman Gonzalez commented it had been difficult to make decisions with respect to
the proposals, but the proposed revisions reflected the best option.
Motion- Councih~lan Gonzalez/Second -Councilman 1~Iullin: to approve Resolutions 83-
87- 2009. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
15. Resolution No. 88-2009 approving a new job cla sificatior. description and salary
schedule for the position of Lead Plant Operator aid waive reading and introduce an
Ordinance amending Section 3.12.010 of the South San Francisco l~lunicipal Code
updating personnel position.
Director of Human Resources Mount advised the job classification that was agreed to as
part of the negotiations with Operating Engineers was Necessary under tine agreement. If
adopted, the position would be filled with incumbent employees.
Motion -Councilman Garbarino/Second- Councilman'Mullin: to approve Resolution No.
88-2009. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion -Councilman Garbarino/Second - Councilman Gonzalez: to waive reading and
introduce an Ordinance amending Section 3.12.010 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code updating personnel position. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
16. Waive reading and introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.62 to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code regulating skateboard perks.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ranals advised staff vas recommending introduction of
an ordinance adding chapter 8.62 to the municipal collie to regulate skateboard parks. To
protect the City from liability, staff was recommending posting signs and doing
intermittent enforcement.
Councilman Garbarino stated he believed the skatebboard park would be a positive
enhancement to the community.
Councilman Gonzalez questioned whether there would be a user fee.
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C~irector Ranals responded there would not be a user fee.
Mayor Matsumoto congratulated Parks and Recreation. Commission Chair Garrone for
initially bringing the issue to Council's attention. She furither questioned the amount of the
proposed fine, given that citations would Likely be levied against minors.
Director Ranals explained enforcement via citation was up to the Officers' discretion.
Motion -Vice Mayor Addiego/Second -Councilman... Gonzalez: to waive reading and
introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.62 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code
regulating skateboard parks. Unanimously approved by vmice vote.
COMMUNITY FORUM
CLOSED SESSION
(Item added by vote of Council ur_der Agenda Review (she above))
Pursuant to Government Code 54956 related to potential litigation.
'Closed Session Opened: 9:43 p.m.
Open Session Resumed: 9:50 p.m..
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Matsutmoto: No Reportable Action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. in honor
of Mike Calero, George Pozzi and Carol Gallagher.
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Kary Matsumoto, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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