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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2003-06-11MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 2003 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Femekes, Garbarino, and Green, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Gonzalez Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Gonzalez INVOCATION: Reverend John Cantley, Grace Covenant Church PRESENTATIONS Police Chief Raffaelli reported on several recent scams that have occurred in the community in which elderly people have been victimized. Kaiser Permanente's Neighbors and Health Program, June 14, 2003 - Community Outreach Director Heather Quinn presented information on the one-day free medical screening for uninsured or under-insured children. Mayor Gonzalez presented the information in Spanish. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested items 5c and 5d be removed from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports Councilmembers reported on regional/local meetings and community events attended and announced upcoming events and fundraisers. It was reported that Martin Elementary School received the Mayor's Award for School Safety Patrol. Councilman Femekes reported that the Day in the Park Subcommittee (Fernekes/Matsumoto) met with staff to discuss details of the September 20 event. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto suggested that Fire Chief Lee and Police Chief Raffaelli co-sign letters to their counterparts in San Bruno regarding the sale of 4th of July fireworks and safety concerns. Mayor Gonzalez reported on the ceremony at Grand Avenue Library for the installation of a major donor plaque and honoring the Louis R. Morales family for their contributions to the library. Mayor Gonzalez read a letter from Pacific West Securities' Sonitrol commending Police Officers Plank, Kuchac, McNichol, Gil, Stahler, and Hancock and Sergeant Eastman for apprehending four suspects at Westborough Middle School. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2003 special joint meeting and May 28, 2003 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of June 11, 2003 in the amount of $3,000,568.61 Motion-Garbarino/Second-Femekes: To approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING o Consideration of resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GP-01-076) changing the land use designation from Downtown High Density Residential to mixed Downtown High Density Residential/Community Commercial, Ordinance to Rezone (RZ-01-076) the parcel from Medium Density Residential (R-2-H) to Retail Commercial (C-l-L), and motion to approve the Use Permit (UP-01-076) allowing an expansion of an existing restaurant situated within 200 feet of a residential district in the Medium Density Residential (R-2-H) Zoning District, in accordance with SSFMC Chapters 20.22, 20.81 and 20.87; Owner: Roberto Vega, Los Metates Restaurant; Applicant: Sandra B. Jimenez Public hearing opened. Staff report and visual presentation given by Chief Planner Sparks. Public hearing closed. Councilman Green verified and confirmed that the current structure is non-conforming and that the amendment only pertains to the property at 231 Lux Avenue. Councilman Garbarino confirmed that the addition was to expand the food preparation area and will therefore improve employee working conditions. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto questioned the conditions of approval related to landscaping and litter control. Staff confirmed that the landscaping will only be "tweaked" and that a condition addressing litter control puts the burden on the property owner to take personal responsibility. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated concern that the parking problem will increase if the take-out business increases as a result of the expansion. Mayor Gonzalez stated that parking will be a problem and that more parking in the neighborhood is needed. Councilman Femekes' questioned if the Parking Place Commission is considering a parking lot for the Lux Avenue area, and Assistant City Manager Van Duyn reported REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 2 igC that the Commission is aware of the district's parking needs and explained several of the options the Commission has been considering. Mayor Gonzalez suggested that the empty lot next door to La Perla's Restaurant be looked at. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 45-2003, approving general plan amendment application (GP-01-76) changing the land use designation of the property located at 231 Lux Avenue from Downtown High Density Residential to mixed downtown high density residential/community commercial and use permit UP- 01-076 allowing the expansion of an existing restaurant situated within 200 feet of a residential district. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Green/Second-Matsumoto: To waive reading and introduce an ordinance amending the City of South San Francisco Zoning Map to change the land use designation of 231 Lux Avenue from Medium Density Residential (R-2-H) to Retail Commercial (C-l-L). Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS o Resolution authorizing an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with REST Investments to lease an area not to exceed 3 acres on City owned property identified as APN: 015-180-020, parcel located adjacent to the Water Quality Control Plant Staff report presented by Assistant City Manager Van Duyn. Councilman Garbarino questioned how many parking spaces the proposal will accommodate and staff responded that it will be less than 100 surface parking spaces. Councilman Femekes stated support for the proposed agreement and that Park SFO provides excellent service. Councilman Green asked for clarification on property ownership of the Park SFO site and staff responded that the structure and the land it sits on is owned by REST Investments, but the access and surrounding finger piers are leased. Staff further explained the terms of the agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto recollected that other developments were interested in the site and staff stated a power generator was once considered. In response to Councilman Fernekes' question regarding the amount of revenue the business generates through the franchise agreement, City Manager Wilson stated the amount cannot be disclosed publicly, but if the operation were to run at full capacity it would generate $.5 million. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 46-2003, authorizing an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement between REST Investments and the City of South San Francisco to lease an area not to exceed three acres on City owned property identified as APN 015-180-020. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 3 Approval of FY 2003-04 budget: a) Resolution approving the operating budget for the City of South San Francisco for FY 2003-04 and appropriating the corresponding funds Staff report and visual presentation given by Finance Director Steele. Motion-Green/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 47-2003, approving the 2003-2004 operating budget for the City of South San Francisco and appropriating the corresponding funds, authorizing the City Manager to make specified expenditures, approving the Gann spending limit and the reserves policy. Unanimously approved by voice vote. b) Resolution modifying certain sections of the master fee schedule for FY 2003-04 Staffreport presented by Finance Director Steele. Motion-Femekes/Second-Green: To approve Resolution No. 48-2003, modifying certain sections of the master fee schedule. Unanimously approved by voice vote. c) Resolution approving classification descriptions, adjustments to salary schedules, and/or unit designations Item removed from Agenda. d) An ordinance amending SSFMC Chapter 3.12 to implement Council-approved position title additions, deletions, and/or changes Item removed from Agenda. e) Resolution approving the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY 2003- 04 Staff report and visual presentation given by Senior Civil Engineer Chuck. Councilman Garbarino suggested bid packages be made available on-line through the City's website. City Manager Wilson stated it will be researched and staffwill report back to Council. Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 49-2003, approving the Capital Improvement Program Budget for fiscal year 2003-2004. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Resolution accepting an increase in refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2003 as submitted by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company and amending the franchise agreement to approve an increase in the franchise fee REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 4 Staff report presented by Finance Director Steele. City Manager Wilson advised Council that the proposed .55% increase that County is imposing on haulers at Ox Mountain, is questionable, and asked for authorization to approve the fee increase if it is found to be legitimate. Council discussed the fee increases with staff and the twice a year clean-up program with the South City Scavenger's representative, Mr. Paul Formoso. Mayor Gonzalez stated that the clean-up program is not heavily used in the Old Town area and suggested new outreach efforts be made by South City Scavengers, especially to tenants rather than property owners. He also suggested that drivers make every effort to pick-up after themselves. Mr. Formoso provided information on the new toter system that will be rolling out in September/October 2003. Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 50-2003, accepting an increase in refuse collection rates effective July 1, 2003 as submitted by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company and amending the franchise agreement to approve an increase in the franchise fee. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (continued) Mayor Gonzalez reported on the Terrabay/Sister Cities Boulevard sound wall meeting and that many neighborhood residents asked for an additional meeting. CLOSED SESSION o Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), existing litigation, Aetna Realty v. City of South San Francisco Time entered into Closed Session: Time reconvened into Open Session: Report from Closed Session: 9:14 p.m. 9:50 p.m., all Councilmembers present. Direction given, no action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: ~Sylv~ M~'ay~ne,//~' City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: /~ Pedro G~o~ City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 5