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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2010-06-23`o~~`-`SANF~ MIN T o~~ t_~:91 U ES _~ U O - CITY COUNCIL ~~~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO c`~LIfiORt"~~' REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDII~TG COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010 CALL TO ORDER TIME: 7:01 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Garbarino, Gonzalez, Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Mullin and Mayor Addiego. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION Led by Mayor Addiego. Proclamation - "July is Parks and Recreation Month" presented to Prudencia Nelson, Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission. Park and Recreation Commissioners Gallagher and Nagales accepted the proclamation proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of So~~th San Francisco and honoring the Parks and Recreation Department for its contributions to the health and wellness of the community. Commissioner Gallagher thanked Council for the honor and invited the public to the Parks and Recreation Commission's meetings, which are held the 4th Thursday of every month. • Fireworks Safety Presentation Battalion Chief Jess Magallanes provided a public safety presentation relating to the Fourth of July. He explained fireworks are illegal in South San Francisco and noted that the use of fireworks around the Fourth of July Holiday is consistently responsible for injuries. In response to a question from Councilwoman Matsumoto, Battalion Chief Magallanes explained the Fire Department implements a weed abatement program beginning in April every year. Mayor Addiego encouraged residents to view the public fireworks displays in Foster City and San Francisco's Pier 39. AGENDA REVIEW None. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident Marshall Wilson appeared to express concern over. recent acts of violence within the City. He thanked Council for its attention to combating such incidents and offered to partner with Council and the community to bring such incidents to an end. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events including, the Grand Boulevard Task Force Meeting, League of California Cities Policy Committee Meetings, and a CCAG Meeting. An announcement was made regarding a community outreach volunteer senior care packaging event on Friday, July 2nd. Specific items for further action and/or consideration were set forth as follows: Councilman Garbarino requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor ofd Roy Parenti. He also announced that the Day in the Park Committee had met and confirmed that Day in the Park would be held on September 18th. He further conf-firmed Council's approval for a Certificate of Recognition to be issued to resident Bob Bartoli in honor of his being named Grand President of the YMI. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested that Council consider the reappointment of William Breite to the Community Action Agency at its next meeting. At Vice Mayor IVlullin's request, Police Captain Brosnan discussed the recent shooting on Centennial Way and advised it was believed the incident was not random. He further noted that Police bike patrol officers are frequently present on the route. • Discussion related to cancellation of August 11, 2010 or August 25, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting. Council determined to cancel its regular meeting of August 25th and directed staff to bring the item back for action at the next regular meeting. Consideration of the "California Jobs Budget", introduced by Assembly Speaker Perez, as an alternative to the Governor's State Budget Proposal for 2010-11. Vice Mayor Mullin opined taking a formal position might be perceived as partisan. Councilmembers agreed that taking a position might be premature and declined to take action on the item. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2010 MINUTES - 2 - CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 2010. 2. Motion to approve expense claims of June 23, 2010. 3. Waive reading and adopt ordinance 1430-2010 updating Chapter 6.48 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, related to Special Event Permits. 4. Resolution 50-2010 supporting submission of a grant application for the Safe Routes to School Program. 5. Resolution 51-2010 adopting findings that the provision of loans for the development of a mixed-used affordable housing development at 636 El Camino Real will be of benefit to the El Camino Corridor Redevelopment Project Area. 6. Resolution 52-2010 awarding Consulting Services Agreement to Noll & Tam Architects and Planners for design services of the Fire Station 63 Upgrade project in an amount not to exceed $168, 557. Motion- Councilman Garbarino/Second- Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Consent Calendar items 1-4 and 6. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item 5: Councilman Gonzalez and Councilwoman Matsumoto requested clarification that Council could approve item 5 and if the project failed upon other considerations, Resolution No. 51-2010 would have no effect. Motion- Councilman Gonzalez/Second- Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 51-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 7. Mixed Use Development MP, SOUTH CITY L P/Owner Mid-Pen Housing Coalition/Applicant 636 EL CAMINO REAL P09-0041: PUD09-0002, DR09-0026 & ND09-0002 Design Review, Affordable Housing Agreement and Negative Declaration to construct amixed-use (commercial/residential) development including approximately 5,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 109 residential units, surface and below grade parking on a 2 acre site located at 636 El Camino Real in the El Camino Real Mixed Use (ECRMX) Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.25, 20.82, 20.84, 20.85 & 20.125. Resolutions (1) making findings and adopting the Initial Study and Negative Declaration and (2) making findings and approving Design Review and an Affordable Housing Agreement for the Mid Peninsula Housing Coalitions' project at 636 El Camino Real. Public Hearing Opened: 7:54 p.m. Chief Planner Kalkin presented the staff report. She advised that Mid-Pen had held community meetings to inform the surrounding neighborhood of the project and walked door to door in an attempt to further advise neighborhood. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2010 MINUTES - 3 - She provided a description of the project design including a reduced set back along B Street. The 5 foot setback was the result of a street dedication proposed as part of the application. She noted a modest reduction in parking spaces was also included as part of the proposal. Mid-Pen had offered that in its experience operating other facilities, the suggested allocation of parking spaces would be sufficient. Chief Planner Kalkin concluded by noting staff was recommending that Council adopt the resolution to certify the negative declaration and a resolution approving design review and the affordable housing agreement. Councilwoman Matsumoto questioned whether all units would be affordable or whether the development would include integrated market rate and affordable housing. Community Development Consultant Sanchez clarified the development would include only affordable housing ranging from individuals and families with between 30%-50% of average median income. Councilwoman Matsumoto expressed concern that these limits would mean School District employees would not qualify to utilize the housing. She stated that integrated housing was a priority. Jan Lundenthal Vice President of Real Estate Development at Mid-Pen opined there might be some opportunity for teachers and classified employees to live at the development, especially if an employee was the sole worker in a family of four. Mayor Addiego opined the affordability restrictions would likely preclude people employed with the School District from living in the development. Councilwoman Matsurr~oto stressed the original plan for the development was to provide affordable housing for South San Francisco residents including teachers and employees in the nearby schools, which were within walking distance. Ms. Lundenthal explained that due to certain financing obstacles, Mid-Pen was pursuing a tax credit that required these affordability caps. Without this credit, the project would not be completely funded. She then provided a power point presentation detailing the plans for the development, including structural renderings and drawings depicting how the development would be designed to fit in with the neighborhood. She explained that during the design process, the Planning Commission's design concerns had been addressed traffic flow issues had been dealt with based upon concerns raised by the school district. Vice Mayor Mullin questioned whether dealing with displaced residents of the development presently at the site was a priority. Ms. Lundenthal explained displaced residents were being provided for and invited Chad Wentworth of Mid-Pen to address this issue. Mr. Wentworth explained that the agency was meeting with residents one on one to assess their housing goals and needs. From there, a range of refeiTals and options for relocation would be presented. Financial assistance was also being provided. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2010 MINUTES - 4 - Serena Ip of the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County addressed Council and thanked it for supporting such ground breaking housing affordability programs. Recess: 8:46 p.m. Meeting resumed: 8:56 A current resident of the mobile home park presently on the property questioned whether moving expenses would be deducted from the pay out price on the mobile homes. Mr. Wentworth of Mid-Pen explained occupant owners of mobile home would be compensated in three ways, including relocation assistance, moving assistance ar~d compensation for the value of their home. Mr. Wentworth added all of this information would be included in an FAQ sheet. Public Hearing Closed: 9:04 p.m. Vice Mayor Mullin advised he was a member of the Housing Subcommittee that reviewed the project extensively. He applauded Mid-Pen for pursuing the outstanding project, which he stated would help the City meet its housing affordability goals. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated she would not be able to support the project because it did not include mixed affordability housing. Motion- Councilman Gonzalez/Second- Vice Mayor Mullin: to approve Resolution 53- 2010 and Resolution ~4-2010. AYES: Councilmen Garbarino and Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Mullin and Mayor Addiego. NOES: Councilwoman Matsumoto. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Nune. 8. Resohution No. 55-2010 Recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose basic and additional charges for funding the expanded scope of work for the 2010-2011 Countywide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Program. Public Hearing Opened: 9:15 p.m. Technical Services Supervisor Prudhel presented the staff report recommending that Council adopt a resolution recommending that the San Mateo County Flood Control District impose basic and additional charges for funding the expanded scope of work for the 2010-2011 Countywide National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Program. Public Hearing Closed: 9:16 p.m. Motion- Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second- Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 55-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 9. Resolutions No. 56-2010 and 57-2010 (1) approving Stormwater Management service charges for the fiscal year 2010-2011; and (2) adopting a report of Stormwater Management Service Fees for fiscal year 2010-2011. Public Hearing Opened: 9:16 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 201.0 MINUTES - 5 - Technical Services Supervisor Prud'nel presented the staff report recommending that Council adopt storm water management service charges and management service fees. She explained the Regional Water Quality Control Board had issued mandates effective December 1, 2009, including 21 provisions that must be met in the upcoming 5 years. Adoption of the proposal would permit compliance with these mandates. Public Hearing Closed: 9:19 p.m. Motion- Councilwoman Matsumoto/Second- Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No. 56-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Councilman Gonzalez/Second-Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 57-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 10. Resolution No. 58-2010 establishing increased sewer service rates effective Fiscal Year 2010-11, amending the master fee schedule to include the rates, and adopting the Report of Annual Sewer Rentals or Charges for FY 2010-2011. Public hearing opened: 9:20 p.m. Director of Public Works White explained Council had held several study sessions on this topic and recommended adoption of the resolution establishing the sewer rates and charges for fiscal year 2010/2011. He explained these rates would assist the plant in keeping pace with operations and fund increased debt service in the CIP in order to keep up with certain mandates in the coming years. Public hearing closed: 9:30 p.m. Motion- Vice Mayor Mullirv'Secor~d-Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No. 58-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11. Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Budget: a) Resolution 59-2010 approving the Conference Center Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget and b) Resolution approving interim funding for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 for the South San Francisco Conference Center. Executive Director of the Conference Center O'Toole explained the Conference Center was holding its own in difficult economic times. She noted the budget included a total revenue projection of $679K. It also included a capital budget of $60K. She advised the budget would cover expenses and include a small surplus that would be less than the previous fiscal year. Motion- Vice Mayor Mullin/Second-Councilwoman Matsumoto: to approve Resolution 59-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2010 MINUTES - 6 - 12. Resolution No. 60-2010 for the Certification of the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2010/2011. Director of Finance Steele presented the staff report recommending slight modifications to the investment policy, including a bench mark to measure of performance of the outside portfolio manager against i -5 year government index. It further clarified that any investments in one US security issuer should not exceed 20°/~ of the portfolio. Among other changes, it also specified a review process for providing investment reports for use with the city council. Motion- Councilwoman Matsumoto /Second-Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution 60-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 13. Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Budget: a) Resolution approving the 2010/2011 Operating Budget for the City of South San Francisco and appropriating the corresponding funds; b) Resolution providing the Interim Spending Authority for the first 60 days of the 2010-2011 fiscal year; c) Resolution adopting revisions to the Master Fee Schedule for 2010-11 fees for services. Budget Director Tribby presented the staff report summarizing the proposed budget. She provided a power point presentation, that included a graph illustrating the City was weathering the effects of the recession. The presentation included information pertaining to reserves, and general fund revenue. She further presented proposed changes to the master fee schedule. Motion Councilman GonzaleziSecond- Councilman Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 61-2010. ~Tnanimously approved by voice vote. Motion Councilman Garbarino/Second- Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution Nos. 62-2010. Unanimously approved by voice vote. COMMUNITY FORUM None. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m. in honor of Roy Parenti. Submitted by: __ Approved: ,,. 7 ~ P ~ . - ,. f .. :- ~ ...__ ~~Q fJ s %Kr~sta rt elh-Larson, City Clerk Mark N. Addiego, Mayor 1_.._. 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