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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2011-03-23 (2) c?' 000x SAN 40 MINUTES 7. S CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO c9LIF0ik;Nts REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: TIME: 7:07 P.M. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego Gonzalez and Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Mullin. ABSENT: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Mullin. PRESENTATIONS • Kishiwada Marathon Report and Sister City Support for Kishiwada, Japan presented by Frank McAuley Frank McAuley who participated in the Kishiwada Marathon presented a PowerPoint presentation of his trip and presented Mayor Mullin with a gift from the Mayor of the City's Sister City. Mr. McAuley advised that although Kishiwada was somewhat protected from the effects of the recent Earthquake /Tsunami Disaster, assistance was still needed. The Sister City Committee was donating $3000.00 to Kishiwada and offered to accept and forward donations on behalf of others. • Rebuilding Together Project - Paradise Valley Building Presenter: Sharon Dolan, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club Sharon Dolan, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club presented information regarding plans for redoing the kitchen at the Paradise Valley club as part of a Rebuilding Together Project. Seana O'Shaunessy of Rebuilding Together discussed specifics of the collaboration. • Disaster Preparedness Presentation by BLS Supervisor Anderson BLS Supervisor Anderson presented a PowerPoint with information relating to disaster preparedness. He reminded families of the importance of having a disaster plan and an emergency supply kit, including essentials such as food, water and medication. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Nagel advised Item Number 11 was being removed from the evening's agenda. In addition, Council would hear item 12 prior to consideration of items 9 and 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS On behalf of the South San Francisco Unified School District Classified Employees, resident Jolene Malfatti voiced concerns over potential zoning code modifications permitting a medical marijuana facility in South San Francisco. She opined that approval of such a facility would send mixed messages to students. She recounted some of the problems other California cities have experienced with medical marijuana facilities. She then introduced Lindey Riley a Registered Addictions Specialist. Ms. Riley extolled the dangers of marijuana smoking. She further recounted the dangers of second hand smoke inhalation and noted that children of parents with medical marijuana cards were at risk. She noted that marijuana can cause respiratory illness, irritability and inability to focus. She encouraged Council to consider these issues when making a determination on a medical marijuana facility. Councilman Addiego encouraged the members of the School District Classified Employees Union to participate in the discussion when Council revisits the issue at a later date. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. • Committee Reports. Councilmembers reported on attendance at community meetings and events, including a HEART Meeting, the Ribbon Cutting at Di Napoli Restaurant, an MTC Meeting and a CCAG Meeting . Council thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for its work painting Cypress Park and congratulated it on the successful Senior Health Care event. Specific items for further action and /or consideration were set forth as follows: Councilman Addiego announced he and Councilman Gonzalez would be attending a meeting with Supervisor Tissier on Friday relating to complications at the industrial Hotel. Addiego adjourn in honor of John Stein. Vice Mayor Garbarino announced that the Day in the Park Committee met and noted that due to a lack of funding, the event would not be held this year. He expressed disappointment, but noted the Committee would try to come up with an alternative and scaled down event in the near future. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2011 MINUTES - 2 - • Consideration of Rail Corridor Partnership. Mayor Mullin advised Council of the invitation from Mayor of San Mateo Jack Matthews. Council discussed the opportunity to join the Rail Corridor Partnership and noted that given concerns over the future of rail service in South San Francisco, joining the Partnership would be beneficial. Accordingly, all Councilmembers determined the City would join the partnership. • Consideration of Proposal from Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. City Manager Nagel explained that since the item was last presented, Council had been provided with the staff report from a the January 26, 2011 Council meeting at which certain funding for Police activities was approved. In addition concerns regarding an aspect of the proposed program were addressed. Michelle Lychez of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center answered Council's questions regarding funding sources should certain potential sources fall through. She expressed confidence that the merits of the program would yield other interested investors. Mayor Mullin obtained confirmation from Ms. Lychez that is funding fell through the City was not on the hook for the full cost of the program. He further commented on the significance of the program and noted it could be a model for the County. Councilman Addiego commented that the program would be vital to community participation in the Old Town Neighborhood. Motion— Councilman Addiego /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve the Proposal from the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of February 23, 2011 and March 9, 2011. 2. Motion to approve expense claims of March 23, 2011. 3. Motion to accept the Orange Memorial Park Swimming Pool Boiler Project as complete in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. 4. Waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1436 -2011 making findings and amending the City of South San Francisco zoning map and text, related to the mixed -use development at 1309 Mission Road. 5. Motion to extend the terms for Conference Center Authority Members whose terms are set to expire in 2011, so that their terms expire in 2012. 6. Resolution No. 45 -2011 approving amendment to October 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 Executive Management Compensation Plan. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2011 MINUTES - 3 - 7. Acknowledgement of Proclamation issued in honor of Arbor Day and in honor of the retirement of Dan Canfield. Motion— Councilman Addiego /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve the Consent Calendar. Unanimously approved by voice vote. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 8. Waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Section 2.78.060 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code regarding appointment of the Conference Center Authority Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. City Attorney Mattas presented the staff report noting that at present the City's code required appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Conference Center Authority Board to be made at the first meeting in January. Given that the Conference Center Authority Board did not always meet in January, staff was recommending that the language be changed to permit appointment at the first meeting of the year. At the request of Councilwoman Matsumoto, Council agreed to make a change to the Council Handbook that would remove the Councilmembers seated on the Authority from consideration as Chair or Vice Chair. Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second— Councilwoman Matsumoto: to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending Section 2.78.060 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code regarding appointment of the Conference Center Authority Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 12. Resolution authorizing an increase in the penalty for disabled parking violations within the City of South San Francisco. Chief of Police Massoni presented the Staff Report noting that at a prior Council meeting Council had requested information on raising the fine for unlawful parking in a disabled parking space. He relayed that upon review, Council could establish a fine of anywhere from $250.00 to $1000.00 per violation. Upon questions from Council, Chief Massoni advised that parking violations of this type were not issued very frequently. Further, the current fee for violation was generally in line with County standards. As Council believed deterrence was a non -issue since violations were not occurring at a high frequency, no motion on the recommendation was made and action was not taken. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2011 MINUTES - 4 - PUBLIC HEARING 9. S /SKS Investments /applicant Oyster Pt Ventures, LLC /owner 379 OYSTER POINT BLVD P09 -0085: GPA 11 -0001, SP 11 -0001, DR09 -0049, ZA 11 -0001, RZ 11 -0001, PP 11 -0001, DA 11 -0001, DDA 11 -0001 & EIR09 -0001. Waive reading and adopt ordinances related to:] Oyster Point Redevelopment Project, including a General Plan Amendment, Redevelopment Plan Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment (Specific Plan), Rezone (Zoning Map Amendment), Specific Plan Appendix, Precise Plan, Transportation Demand Management Plan, Design Review, Development Agreement, Disposition and Development Agreement, and Environmental Impact Report to allow the demolition of various existing improvements and the construction of a new office and research and development campus at a 1.25 FAR, road alignment, utilities, park, open space, marina improvements (i.e. parking areas), Bay Trail improvements and public restrooms on approximately 82 acres of property located at the eastern end of Oyster Point Boulevard and adjacent to the Oyster Point Marina, in accordance with SSFMC Title 19, and Chapters 20.040, 20.110, 20.230, 20.300, 20.310, 20.360, 20.400, 20.450, 20.460, 20.480, 20.530, 20.540, and 20.550. 9A. Resolution No. 46 -2011 making findings and certifying an environmental impact report including a statement of overriding considerations and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the Oyster Point Specific Plan and Phase I Project and related approvals A resolution No. 47 -2011 approving a General Plan Amendment for the public - private redevelopment of an office /research & development campus and substantial public amenities at the Oyster Point Business Park and Oyster Point Marina Property Waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1337 -2011 amending Chapter 20.230 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to repeal the existing Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan District, and adopt the Oyster Point Specific Plan to facilitate the public - private redevelopment of an office /research & development campus and substantial public amenities at the Oyster Point Business Park and Oyster Point Marina Property Resolution No. 48 -2011 approving the Specific Plan Appendix and Design Guidelines, Precise Plan, Design Review and Transportation Demand Management Plan, for the public - private redevelopment of an office /research & development campus and substantial public amenities at the Oyster Point Business Park and Oyster Point Marina Property Waive reading and adopt Ordinance 1338- 2011 adopting a Development Agreement with Oyster Point Ventures, LLC for the public - private redevelopment of an office /research & development campus and substantial public amenities at the Oyster Point Business Park and Oyster Point Marina Property 9B. Resolution No. 49 -2011 approving the disposition of certain real property located at the Oyster Point Marina area; approving the disposition of such property pursuant to a Disposition and Development Agreement with Oyster Point Ventures LLC; approving the report required in connection with such disposition by Health and Safety Code Section 33433; adopting findings in connection with the foregoing transactions; consenting to the Redevelopment Agency executing a Disposition and Development Agreement REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2011 MINUTES - 5 - Public Hearing Opened 10:38 p.m. Senior Planner Beaudin presented the Staff Report presenting the project entitlements, approvals, and Phase 1 Project details pertaining to the Oyster Point Redevelopment Project, which would include development of a large scale area including a host of new public improvements, parks, and open space redevelopment areas. City Attorney Mattas summarized for Council the Disposition and Development Agreement. Dan Kingsley of SKS Investments and Todd Sklar of the Shorenstein Company provided a Power Point presentation demonstrating the design features of the project. Bill Nack of the Building and Construction Trades Council of San Mateo County supported the proposed Development he encouraged Council to move forward and noted the Shorenstein Company's commitment to union workers. Public Hearing Closed: 10:55 p.m. Councilwoman Matsumoto raised a few questions on design. She expressed a preference for a heartier type of bamboo than the type used at Mission Bay. She also expressed a preference for a louvre treatment that relieved the boxiness of some of the buildings. She questioned the stair design at a certain building location. Staff from SKS /Shorenstein explained the stairway design element. Councilmembers commented on the significance of the project and expressed excitement about the opportunities it would bring for the City. Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second— Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No. 46 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion— Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second— Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No. 47 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion— Councilman Gonzalez /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1337 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion —Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second— Councilman Addiego: to approve Resolution No. 48 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion— Councilman Addiego /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 49 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2011 MINUTES - 6 - ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Resolution No 50 -2011 approving an agreement amongst the City of South San Francisco, the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and the San Mateo County Harbor District related to Oyster Point Specific Plan and an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement. City Attorney Mattas presented the Staff Report recommending approval of an agreement among the City, the Redevelopment Agency and the Harbor District. The Agreement would memorialize certain terms contained in an MOU regarding the conveyance of lease interests and portions of an area commonly known as the Marina Property and the development of an office /research and development life sciences campus, commercial development and substantial public amenities for the project. The agreement would replace and supersede all preliminary points contained within the MOU. Motion— Councilman Gonzalez /Second— Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 50 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 11. Resolution establishing policy goals and a voluntary program promoting the elimination of plastic bags. Item not heard. 12. Resolution authorizing an increase in the penalty for disabled parking violations within the City of South San Francisco. Item heard prior to Item 9 above. COMMUNITY FORUM None. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Mullin adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. in honor of John Stein. Submitted by: `!h' artinelli, ' Cler' Kevin Mullin, Mayor City of Sou an Fra isco City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 23, 2011 MINUTES - 7 -