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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2011-06-08 00 sANF MINUTES 0 /Or- ( Arrigi °. o CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO gLIFORloP REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 CALL TO ORDER TIME: 7:12 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego, Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Mullin ABSENT: Councilwoman Matsumoto PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECITED PRESENTATIONS • Presentation of the Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship to Niles Smith by Cultural Arts Commissioner Sandee Ige. Ms. Jo Ann Linder presented the award to this year's recipient Niles Smith of South San Francisco High School. Mr. Smith's medium of choice included graphite pencil on sketch paper and he plans on attending the California Academy of Arts in San Francisco. His art will be displayed in the atrium of the Municipal Services Building beginning June 14. Niles Smith thanked Council and the Cultural Arts Commission for awarding him with the scholarship. • Citizens' Academy Graduation. Susan Kennedy gave overview of program and recognized the 20 participants which included three (3) El Camino HS students, teachers with the SSFUSD including the teacher of the Doodle for Google winner, and a new commissioner. As a result of the Academy, some interested was generated in going out for some of the boards and commission. Ms. Kennedy thanked staff that assisted with the event, namely Debbie Crisafi and her son Jeff, Sam Bautista, and Colleen Tribby. Mayor Mullin thanked Ms. Kennedy for her integral part and recognized her passion for the event. He felt it was a valiant effort to introduce people to and get them interested in public service. AGENDA REVIEW No changes PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Harris showed a plastic bag from a San Francisco Walgreens in detailing his support for a plastic bag ban in the City. The bag he displayed was much more durable than the plastic bags used currently. He thought perhaps it may take an Environmental Impact Review, but felt environmental water quality was worth the cost. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL • Announcements. Councilman Gonzalez cautioned residents against driving under the influence and noted there would be a checkpoint set up on Saturday, June 11. Violators would face arrest, have their cars impounded and incur numerous fines and penalties. He reported on attending a Community Planning Task Force meeting where neighborhood cleanups were scheduled for West Winston Manor on August 13 and November 4 and 5 fo the Gateway area. Lastly, a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club would be held on June 16. Cost was $5 per person so bring the family to support a good cause. Councilman Addiego requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Angela Carmassi. Mr. Carmassi was a tremendous and lager- than -life character heavily involved with the South San Francisco Unified School District, namely Parkway Junior High School. Councilman Addiego also took this opportunity to remember the two (2) San Francisco firefighters who were lost this week. He commented that whild many cities are dealing with lack of funds, Public Service and Safety workers are often felt to be overpaid or receive greater benefits than others. During times of loss such as this, it was important to remember and consider the fact they perform jobs where they may not come home and do so willingly on any given day. Vice Mayor Garbarino reported on his attendance of the Jobs for Youth Breakfast where recognition was given to successful women in San Mateo County. We were very lucky to have three of those women tied to our City and included Susan Kenney, Dr. Michelle Koi and Roberta Teglia. He also reported attending the retirement celebration for Police Sergeant Bob Eastman, who was long considered the department comedian. The Vice Mayor was happy to attend and wished Sgt. Eastman well in his retirement. Mayor Mullin reported the Citizens' Redistricting Commission would be releasing draft visualizations /maps of the local redrawn districts. It was his understanding that South San Francisco may be split, with some areas becoming a part of the San Francisco district. He requested Attorney Mattas keep aware of the situation and inform Council as things occurred. He was also planning on drafting a letter to the powers that be, asking the City remain whole. Councilman Gonzalez noted several meetings would be taking place throughout the peninsula with the closest taking place in Millbrae on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. For a complete list of meeting dates, times and locations please call the City Clerk's office at (650) 877- 8518 or visit http:// www. co.sanmateo.ca.us /districtlines. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 2 • Committee Reports. • Motion to cancel the regular City Council Meeting of August 11, 2011. Motion - Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second - Councilman Gonzalez: to cancel the regular City Council Meeting of August 11, 2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of May 25, 2011. 2. Motion to approve expense claims of June 8, 2011. 3. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 3 year extension to an Agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. to administer and process parking citations for South San Francisco. 4. Resolution Confirming City Treasurer's Appointment of Deputy City Treasurers and certifying the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012. 5. Resolution awarding the bid for sodium hypochlorite solution, bid No. 2514, to Olin Corporation, of Tracy, California, as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $0.688 per gallon for use at the Water Quality Control Plant. 6. Resolution rejecting all base and alternate bids for construction of the Fire Station 63 Upgrade Project (510- 99999- pfl035). 7. Resolution approving amendment No. 14 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson. 8. Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the Mid - Management unit dated July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 9. Resolution approving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) loan for Buon Gusto Ristorante Expansion in the amount of $25,0000 Motion - Councilman Gonzalez /Second - Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 8. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Item No. 9 - Councilman Addiego commented Buon Gusto had applied and been approved for additional Agency funds earlier in the evening. He has had the opportunity to visit many of the wonderful restaurants in the downtown area and considered Buon Gusto to be an originator and anchor to the downtown restaurant scene. Since then there has been the addition of a lot of unique businesses that bring in money from the community as well as those employed here. He felt the additional funds requested were a good investment. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 3 - Mayor Mullin agreed with the Councilman's sentiment. Motion - Councilman Addiego /Second - Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Resolution No. 72 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 10. An interim Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco adopted as an urgency measure, making findings and establishing a city -wide moratorium on the issuance of business licenses, use permits and building permits for retail tobacco stores. Before hearing the staff report and considering tonight's Council attendance, Mayor Mullin confirmed the Urgency Ordinance would need a unanimous vote to meet the 4 /5ths requirement. Senior Planner Gerry Beaudin presented the staff report which highlighted a growth in retail establishments selling tobacco and tobacco related products, which may not be compatible with the City's permitted use and long term planning goals. In addition, it potentially made the City appear to promote tobacco consumption by City youth. To address this issue and the health and welfare of the City, staff requested Council approve the moratorium for 45 days in order to ensure the uses are consistent with the goals of the City. The moratorium may be extended for up to an additional two (2) years. Mayor Mullin noted this item was brought to Council's attention by Councilwoman Matsumoto. Noting the item had not previously come before Council, the Mayor asked staff if these types of permits usually go through the Planning Commission or were they a departmental permit issued by the Planning Department as a business license application. Planner Beaudin related there was no distinction between businesses that sell tobacco and related products versus those that do not, so there was permitted use in most commercial zoning districts and permits were indeed issued through the Planning Department. Vice Mayor Garbarino was supportive of the moratorium and personally felt that one (1) smoke shop in town was enough. He also did not want to appear as promoting this type of activity is the City. Mayor Mullin sought clarification on the number of these types of establishments within the City; one (1) downtown and one (1) in the Brentwood area. Planner Beaudin confirmed and noted the differences between the merchandise available at each establishment. The Mayor asked if some of the tobacco paraphernalia could be used for illegal drug use. Noting his lack of expertise on the subject, Planner Beaudin deferred to Acting Police Chief Mike Brosnan who stated there was potential crossover usage for many of the items sold, but they were legal to sell and are marketed strictly for tobacco use. Councilman Addiego commented under the guise of being used for tobacco only, it is commonly known they could be used to smoke, marijuana for instance, but also much harder drugs. He asked the Chief to elaborate on this. In terms of crossover uses, Chief Brosnan stated they could be used to smoke a variety of other substances. The Councilman stated though we may feel differently on whether or not someone should be REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 4 - allowed to consume certain substances in the privacy of their own homes, promoting and selling these items was a different matter. As he looked at the community as a whole, he felt more could be done. Driving Mission Road for example, he notices the local convenience stores advertise cigarettes in a manner which is not allowable. He wondered if staff could look into what other communities were doing in terms of prohibiting tobacco advertisement. Motion - Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second - Councilman Gonzalez: to approve Ordinance No. 1443 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 11. Motion to waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending section 3.12.010 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code updating Personnel Position to add the position of Police Communications and Records Manager. Human Resources Director Kathy Mount explained that the Municipal Code was updated during the budget process and periodically position titles and duties are renamed, reclassified, developed or removed altogether. Approval was requested for the addition of the position of Police Communications and Records Manager to classified service. Motion - Vice Mayor Garbarino /Second - Councilman Gonzalez: to waive read and introduce an ordinance amending section 3.12.010 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code updating Personnel Position to add the position of Police Communications and Records Manager. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 12. Project #: AP10 -0001 St. Vincent de Paul - Applicant Redevelop Agency of SSF - Owner 938 LINDEN AVE APN - 012102030 Appeal of Planning Commission approval for Use Permit, Design Review and Parking Reduction to allow Society of St. Vincent de Paul to operate a charitable food and support services facility at 938 Linden Avenue in the Downtown Mixed Use Zone (DMX) District in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.100, 20.330.006(D), 20.350.034, 20.480, 20.490 & 20.570. Subproject: P10 -0033, UP10 -0005 & DR10 -0012. Mayor Mullin opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Councilman Addiego, as typical with items past pertaining to St.Vincent de Paul ( "SVdP "), abstained from the Public Hearing as he was employed by the Archdiocese which holds interest in SVdP. Senior Planner Beaudin presented the staff report which included a power point presentation detailing the proposed site, improvements and SVdP application, the appellants issues with the project and staff response to comments and questions submitted from various members of the community. Mayor Mullin requested people wishing to comment adhere to the three- minute time limit and refrain from outbursts as there would be a lot to get through. Terry Arcudi noted she has volunteered at SVdP for past three and a half years. She REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 5 - understood and supported their mission and felt SVdP was not about driving honest businesses and people out of their communities but rather helping those who are in the most need. However, in her experience, she has witnessed their clientele be somewhat difficult. Laura Gonzalez is the daughter of Clemencia Gomez, who had submitted a letter prior to the hearing. She felt that unless one lived in the area they could not understand the concern. Currently the neighborhood deals with drug activity, gang activity, and motels that house pedophiles. Though SVdP cause was noble, their clientele only stood to present an additional danger. Even without the presence of the facility, the homeless congregate and use drugs in this neighborhood. Small children live within the community and their safety was her utmost concern. Russ Horn commented he was business owner at 951 Linden for past 30 years and opposed to the plan. He too felt though SVdP was a great organization, potential safety issues and hazards were paramount. His business had deliveries and trucks on site seven days a week. Increased in foot traffic presents safety hazard and concern for his clients and employees. Also, he noted the school approximately a quarter mile away. Current crime was concern and he only saw more ahead with presence of the facility in addition to increase police activity, decreased property values, and the deterioration of local parks. He asked that consider the overturning the Planning Commission's decision. Sheakh Shahid owns the gas station at 899 Airport Blvd. It took him three years to clean up and deal with the issues he believed were caused by the homeless. He reported they had used the bathroom around his station, cut wires and fencing to come onto his compound, panhandled and harassed his customers. He felt his life was at risk when dealing with this type of person and noted 60% of customers were tourists with rental cars. He had a successful business and did not want to see that jeopardized. Attorney for the appellant, Robia Chang requested on behalf of her client an additional environmental review, as the current one appeared to contain inaccuracies. Her office had submitted a detailed request prior to the hearing but she gave examples of some of the inaccuracies as being: the statement that there were no schools within a quarter mile of the location when in fact there was (Martin School), and the statement of the facility only serving 100 guests. She requested the City follow the proper procedures in reviewing the application. Paul Brown, owner of SB Controls, strongly opposed the relocation of the SVdP facility to the Linden Avenue sight. He questioned whose interest was being served as it is readily known that Council has been trying to relocate the establishment for approximately 12 years. He felt the status quo was still a viable option so why commit $1.1 million to the project? He understood Council found the location a nuisance to the downtown area, but what about the Old Town area, which already has its fair share of issues. He entered an appraisal report for the record, detailing a $308,000 decrease in property value and noted the surveyor was present to answer questions. Losses such as this will drive many, himself included, into bankruptcy and cause an additional loss of tax revenue. Lastly, he urged Council to stop the relocation to Linden Avenue by finding better location or keep it at its current location. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES -6- Mary Beaudry is a 40 year South City resident and a strong advocate for SVdP and its proposed move. The facility will provide not only food services but also assistance with other vital needs such as job educations, housing referrals, and providing a place for mind, body and spirit. She has volunteered there personally and donated to the facility through her parish, St. Veronicas. She asked Council to humbly consider supporting this positive move for SVdP. Huaiyn Zhang spoke as a concerned parent of children in the neighborhood and felt the location was too close to a school. Familiarity of neighbors is what created a safety net, but by moving all of these strangers and unknowns close by, that gets taken away. If an incident that harms children were to take place, who would take responsibility? Josh Fronen was the Senior Real Estate Appraiser retained by the appellant, Paul Brown of SB Controls. Mr. Fronen went over his qualifications and detailed some statistics that were generated as a result of the appraisal report already entered into record. He cited several locations throughout the bay area where property values had declined as a result of facilities similar to SVdP being located within the vicinity and felt comfortable reporting that loss as a 25 %. Mayor Mullin asked if the report took into account the upgrades to the 938 property. Mr. Fronen noted it had. Aris Ruiz owns 914 Linden. He and his wife had invested considerable time and funds in maintaining occupancy of quality tenants and would like very much to keep them. He did not want to prohibit the help of the needy, but felt this use would not contribute to the City's social welfare. He also noted how Linden Avenue served as a gateway to the downtown area, and that it must contain uses that will contribute to that expansion. Karl Hansen of Polletti Realty supported the mission and felt the City needed to address the needs of both the neighborhood and the mission. He felt this was the opportunity for Council to think big and suggested an alternate location at Belle Aire Island near the Samaritan House and Safe Harbor Shelter. He felt it would be an excellent location for SVdP and other non profits to build a better multi - faceted facility. He noted he had "no skin in the game," but brought an informational flyer regarding the property for the record. He also noted he was happy to dedicate his time to nonprofits that may have interest. Martin Sehurr personally related his feelings towards homelessness in his youth until being challenged by a fellow congregate at church to do something about it. He began volunteering and that changed his life. The fear he heard being expressed tonight was an ugly thing but the facts were the majority of who we help are just like you and me. This evening he had brought a homeless man to the meeting tonight. This gentleman worked for over 40 years and paid into society, which in turn benefited as a whole. It was right and just to take care of our homeless and cautioned no one was adverse from the suffering, there were no guarantees. Mr. Sehurr ended by stating it was right that places like SVdP exist, to help those that can't speak, can't attend these meetings and that most eating at this kitchen are not the criminal element feared tonight. Andy Yue, owner of 942 Linden. When he purchases the three (3) lots together, his hope was to revitalize the area and place retail shops. Unfortunately he was not able to hold onto all the lots. Being in the mortgage business for 20 years, he knows that lenders red tape properties if they are located in industrial areas or are surrounded by business that may REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 7 - have an effect. He was not against SVdP as everyone needs help. But is this the right area? Executive Director of SVdP San Mateo County Lorraine Moriarty began by stating the hope was for those that were suffering continued services would not be needed, however this was not the case as things have gotten worse and not better. More frequently SVdP was called upon to serve as a safety net. It was never the intention for SVdP to bring more suffering into the community. She asked community members to not only consider the homeless but the working poor and their children as well. Food, clothing, hygiene items, etc is all a part of what SVdP does. She reported volunteers were often seniors and children for example, students from All Souls have often volunteered without there ever being an issue. The current site was insufficient for volunteers and patrons. Mayor Mullin asked Ms. Moriarty if the majority of the clientele arrived on foot. She stated that was correct. If that is the case, the Mayor noted these are the folks that are already amongst our community. Architect for SVdP, Rick Williams stated the firm had worked diligently with the applicant and the City to ensure the new site would work for the neighborhood. Personally, he knows the benefits of the design because of a SVdP located near his home in San Rafael that has no waiting area. He also understood the concerns expressed this evening and has heard them before through his work with affordable housing developments. Mr. Williams noted an instance in Cupertino, where residents felt their lives would be destroyed with the development of a food and shelter facility. Once there was more familiarity, the community embraced, understood, appreciated the development and even became volunteers. He felt the fears and concerns may be overblown and soon, those who have expressed such concerns will find SVdP to be just one more good neighbor that makes up their community. Larry Nejasmich is the President for SVdP of San Mateo County and lifelong San Mateo County resident. In his opinion, SVdP helped communities upgrade, not downgrade. Current crimes committed in the area are not committed by their clients. As far as property values, many he challenged people to investigate and reported that SVdP has increased the value in many properties. Regardless, there were many contributing factors to decreasing property values, and property owners held a stake in that as well with the amount invested into up keeping and maintaining their properties. Natalie Gore owns 837 Linden Avenue. Being ambivalent at first, she had not planned to speak, but the last comment about owners contributing to the decrease in property values bothered her and inspired her to speak out. She felt that was an inaccurate statement and related how she and her neighbors all care very much about their surroundings. An increase in foot and motor vehicle traffic would cause a loss in quality of life. Right now Linden was highly walkable but would that remain the case? When she first moved there, she saw the helpfulness of the residents, neighbors took care of each other. Her main concern was that SVdP would not be a good neighbor and wanted assurance that her communities quality of life would not be diminished. After recent crimes, children were being kept off of the streets but now in part to the work done by Council, she sees a return to the way things were. She wanted everyone to be a good neighbor and respect the residents that are trying their best to make a livable community for their families. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 8 - With Ms. Gore's comment being the last from the public, Mayor Mullin close the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. and opened discussion for Council's comments and questions. Vice Mayor Garbarino asked staff to address the issues brought up by Robia Chiang, attorney for the appellant. Planner Beaudin noted the new location would still be subject to a six (6) month review process in order to address any concerns that may arise. SVdP would have to come back and have a formal opportunity to address those potential issues. Relating to the environmental questions, the presence of a school within the quarter mile boundary was only done in consideration and interest with the use hazardous materials, which were accurately reported as having a less than significant impact, again based on hazardous materials. While it's true the number of guests have increased, the important number and the number used for analysis was and continues to be based on the peak number of clients served at any given time. This did not change anything in the Negative Declaration analysis. Noise and parking issues were based on that 40. Councilman Gonzalez asked if that 40 included employees. If not, how much would that add to the total. Ms. Moriarty noted there would be from 6 to 8 volunteers maximum at any given time. The employees were not included in the reported number of 40. Mayor Mullin asked to review the overhead slides again and where the nearest SamTrans stops were located in relation. Planner Beaudin noted they were located just off of the illustration on Linden and Airport and past the gas station. Mayor Mullin clarified none were located directly on Linden near the site. The Mayor also asked for a demonstration on how the queuing would look. Architect Rick Williams returned to the podium to address the Mayor's questions and outlined the queuing location and other floor plan designs in greater detail. Mayor Mullin felt this new location was clearly a better set -up to serve the SVdP clientele and asked for further details about the intended upgrades that would enhance the ability to serve. Mr. Williams detailed the new dining area as a considerable upgrade. Also noted was a a new kitchen, new waiting area, new restrooms for volunteer /staff and client restrooms, shower rooms, laundry facilities and areas to assist with other social service activities. Mayor Mullin characterized the new facility as more than just a soup kitchen. Mr. Williams concurred. The new location was twice the size of the current location, allowing the provision of services without the cramping. Councilman Gonzalez asked if the building was cinder block or insulated. He also wondered if the front of the facility could be used to house a business such as a coffee shop. In the past, there had been a coffee shop in that area that was very popular. Unfortunately due to the economy in could not stay in business. Mr. Williams stated the building would be brought up to current energy standards and included the addition of an HVAC system, insulation, sprinklers and fire system, all which REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES -9- were not present at the moment. Responding to the good neighbor concern, Ms. Moriarty stated the intent was not to bring suffering to anybody. Application for use permit that was submitted contained an outline of acceptable and non acceptable behaviors expected of their patrons. She felt considerable checks and balances had been put into place to obtain the desirable behavior expected. The Councilman noted a Homeowners' Association for the neighborhood was in the process of being reorganized and Ms. Moriarty said she would be glad to meet with them on a regular basis. Mayor Mullin asked the expected time frame for occupancy. Mr. Nej asmich estimated it would within 6 to 8 months pending an additional $200,000 worth of improvements that still needed to be completed, permitting and the physical move. Also, referring to the good neighbor concern, SVdP made it a habit to contribute funds to many different community groups and organizations. Mayor Mullin thanked the public for their attendance and comments noting that a decision could not be made without this input. He had received many communications both for and against the relocation and explained that land use decisions were rarely made without some type of impact. The Mayor had met with Mr. Brown and understood his concerns. He wanted and welcomed his business in the area, however, the existing situation and suboptimal location was paramount. To him, this was more than a soup kitchen, it was a plethora of social services greatly needed in this City. The steps taken to improve Old Town are a part of a are balanced approach and included crime intervention and prevention as well as a making social services more available. He did not wish to use them as an example, but noted that Daly City received a lot of money from the County, in part due to their population, but also in part to the services they provide. South San Francisco had a great need for its population. Lastly, he firmly believed this would an improvement and enhancement to the surrounding properties and applauded the applicants. This project was something to be proud of. Vice Mayor Garbarino also reported receiving mixed support. Relating to the good neighbor issue, he stated they way you become good neighbors by getting to know your neighbors. He urged the community to become involved and maybe perhaps they would see that they could help someone on an individual basis. Being poor was not a crime. The expected services were all positive contributions for our community. Forgetting about those on the fringe was not the right thing to do. This was a golden opportunity for the City and it's residents to help those in the greatest need. With services being cut at every level, where were the needy expected to go. He was disappointed in hearing the potential SVdP clientele referred to as "those people" and agreed with an earlier speaker that some of us are not too far off from being in that situation. He was 100% behind the project and cries of "not in my backyard" were simply not enough of a reason to miss this opportunity. Councilman Gonzalez stated as the Council we are suppose to lessen suffering in the community. He noted serving as a City representative with two (2) organizations, one being Housing People Effectively ( "HOPE "). HOPE does a yearly count of the homeless and in 2011, 61 homeless were counted in one day. That was up from a one day count of just 7 in 2009. We must discussed how to improve services for our homeless. The second agency he belongs to is Housing Endowment and Regional Trust REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 10 - ( "HEART "), an organization that gets contributions from businesses and as well as the state to build homes for homeless or find alternate housing for those on the verge of homelessness. As a representative for the City and the homeless, it was hard for him to say no to this project. However, he would like to see a possible business aspect added to the plan, such as the coffee shop he suggested earlier. With this decision, we are attempting to improve two (2) areas, both Linden and Grand Avenue. Lastly, the Councilman did not feel the property value would decline with the presence of SVdP but rather increase if SVdP is going to be a good neighbor. Planner Beaudin stated dialogue regarding the coffee shop /restaurant would need to be explored with the applicant as that was not a part of the original plan. Mayor Mullin asked Attorney Mattas to explain how to take make the motions. Attorney Mattas explained they should be taken individually, as separate actions. Motion - Councilman Gonzalez /Second - Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve a Negative Declaration ND11 -002, based on the CEQA findings. AYES: Councilman Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Mullin NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Addiego ABSENT: Councilwoman Matsutmoto. Motion - Councilman Gonzalez /Second - Vice Mayor Garbarino: to uphold the Planning Commission decision to approve P10 -0033 and deny the appeal based on the attached updated Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval endorsed by the Planning Commission. AYES: Councilman Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Garbarino and Mayor Mullin NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Addiego ABSENT: Councilwoman Matsutmoto. 13. City -wide Zoning Ordinance - Minor Amend ZA11 -0003 (Parent Project P07 -0136) City -wide Zoning Ordinance - Minor Amendments, including corrections and clarifications to the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update, adopted in 2010, including: revisions to the Definitions and Use Tables to further clarify the meaning and location of permitted or conditionally permitted uses; revisions to the Downtown Chapter to clarify permitted uses in the Downtown Area; revisions to the Transportation Demand Management chapter to clarify the requirements of the ordinance; revisions to the Sign Chapter to clarify the process for sign applications; revisions to the Residential Regulations and Standards to clarify and correct inconsistencies, to ensure that all residential mapping is correct, and include sections that clarify the general plan and policy objectives of the City; revisions to the Historic Preservation Commission references to fully implement changes to the ordinance which transfer the powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Commission to the Planning Commission; and to make several miscellaneous revisions and corrections in the ordinance, in accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Chapter 20.550 ( "Amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Map "). Senior Planner Beaudin presented the staff report which highlighted a number of proposed minor revisions and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Map. Mayor Mullin commented on the Social Services amendment asking exactly what "too many social service agencies in one area" was referring to. Was there a current problem, if so, where? REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 11 - Planner Beaudin noted they would still be allowed to operate downtown, just not all focused in one general area. The Mayor thought that was rather unnecessary seeing as Council was just talking about making social services more readily available and convenient. He was concerned about the needy having to go all over the place rather than being served in one place. Would this update oppose something like that? Councilman Addiego concurred and added the 750 ft distance seemed arbitrary. He related the Council had wanted to give a permanent and stable home to these types of services, like a civic center. Planner Beaudin suggested removing the c -1 overconcentration aspect. Councilman Gonzalez had a question about the towing. He had wondered if there was a way to allow the owner or another drive to pick up the car before it was towed/impounded. Many families only had one vehicle and relied on that to get to work, it could be extremely difficult for a family already in dire financial straits. Planner Beaudin noted the amendment was in regard to zoning only and unfortunately would have no control over the tow process. City Manager Nagel understood what the Councilman was bringing up and said that could be visited. Councilman Addiego wanted to discuss the temporary sign language and asked if that revision had been shared with the downtown merchants. Planner Beaudin explained the revision was to deal with the fact that people has stopped adhering the to the time limits for banner placements, permits are for 30 days with an extension available. This was a way to enforce the time frame issue in a proactive way rather than a "gotcha" moment. Code Enforcement would allow still time for removal before citing. Councilman Addiego felt this policy should be applied to all not just those in the downtown area, who seem to be targeted more regularly. He noted some big chain stores and restaurants who frequently violate this time frame. Motion - Councilman Addiego /Second - Councilman Addiego: to waive reading and introduce an Ordinance making minor revisions, corrections and clarifications to the South San Francisco Zoning Ordinance and Map. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. Resolution approving new job classification, description, unit designation and salary schedule for the position of Police Communications and Records Manager. Human Resources Director Kathy Mount noted this item was the companion piece to the item presented earlier regarding the position of the Police Communications and Records Manager. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 12 - Motion - Councilman Addiego /Second - Vice Mayor Garbarino: to approve Resolution No. 72 -2011. Unanimously approved by voice vote. CLOSED SESSION 15. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5) Agency designated representatives: Kathy Mount; Employee organizations: AFSCME, Local 829. 16. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5) Agency designated representatives: Kathy Mount; Employee organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39. Time In: 10:16 p.m. Time Out: 10:30 p.m. Report out of closed session: Direction given. No reportable action taken. COMMUNITY FORUM None. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Mullin adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Submitted by: Approved by: 0 .AkAk-OL_ C - Anna M. Brown, Deputy City Clerk Kevin Mullin, Mayor City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2011 MINUTES - 13 -