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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2022-10-12 @600�So�tK AN F� MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL 9C/FOR`P CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA Via Zoom The City Council may meet by teleconference, consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021. Under the amended rules, the City will not provide a physical location for members of the public to participate in the teleconference meeting. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Nagales called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Addiego, present in Council Chambers Councilmember Coleman, present in Council Chambers Councilmember Flores, present in Council Chambers Vice Mayor Nicolas, present in Council Chambers Mayor Nagales, present in Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Nagales led the pledge. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF Mayor Nagales acknowledged Ben Valdez, Public Works Maintenance Worker who tragically passed away on the job on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He expressed his condolences to his family on behalf of the City Council and the City. The meeting will be adjourned in his memory. He requested a moment of silence. City Clerk Govea Acosta invited the community to join the City Council Candidates Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters on Wednesday, October 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building — Council Chambers. Additional information can be found on the City's website. Public Works Director Kim invited the community to attend the Fall Cleanup event on Saturday, October 15th. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing October as National Italian American Heritage Month. (Mark Nagales, Mayor) Councilmember Addiego read a proclamation recognizing October as National Italian American Heritage Month. Leo Pierini from Italian American's Citizen's Club accepted the certificate on behalf of the Italian community. 2. Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week October 9 — 15, 2022. (Mark Nagales, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman read a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week October 9 through October 15, 2022. Ian Hartidage, Fire Marshall of the South San Francisco Fire Department accepted the recognition and thanked them for the recognition. 3. Proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in October. (Mark Nagales, Mayor) Vice Mayor Nicolas read a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention month. 4. Presentation to City Council for 2022 Beacon Spotlight Award. (Karalee Browne, Institute for Local Government) Nikita Sinha with the Institute for Local Government provided an overview of the 2022 Beacon Program. The City has been a Beacon participant since 2016 and is being recognized. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following individuals provided public comments in-person: • Tom Carney • Triston Kent • David Blumel • Josue Gonzalez • Rebecca Hernandez • Isabel • Anders Chippandale • Matt Klein • Caleb Moran • Rod Palmquist The following individuals provided public comments via Zoom: • Alison Maden • Lucia Lachmayr • Stacy Lein • Xochitl Cervantes REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2022 MINUTES PAGE 2 COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Flores expressed his condolences to the family of Ben Valdez for his sudden loss. He shared Kathy Kay, an avid historian of South San Francisco passed away. He also shared CEO of Boys and Girls of the Peninsula, Peter Fortenball passed away last Friday. He sent prayers and love to the community while noting the importance of mental health. Lastly, he requested that Police Chief Campbell provide an update to the community on their response to the incident at South San Francisco High School. Councilmember Addiego thanked members of AFSCME for their support in the process of negotiations and expressed his condolences to them for the loss of their colleague. He requested to adjourn in memory of Shirley Ann Herbert, Sunshine Garden resident. He also noted last week's celebration of Filipino Heritage month. Councilmember Coleman spoke on the importance of community togetherness today and public safety response to ensure the safety of students. He thanked the AFSCME members for their patience and applauded their efforts. He invited the community to join a Community Town Hall for District 4 residents in Buri Buri on October 25th. Vice Mayor Nicolas acknowledged the presence of AFSCME members and acknowledged Ben Valdez passing and noted that grief counseling was available to staff. She thanked staff for their work in organizing and assisting the community with the Filipino Flag Raising event. She also thanked those who participated at the Flu Vaccine clinic that took place on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Vice Mayor Nicolas then adjourned in memory of Chizu Nonaka, a Japanese internment survivor. Mayor Nagales expressed his condolences to his family and staff for their loss. He thanked AFSCME members for showing up and speaking up during labor negotiations, the contract shows that South San Francisco has stepped up. He thanked his colleagues for their support of Filipino Flag Raising event. He requested that staff create a database of affordable housing for South San Francisco residents to be the leaders of the movement. He discussed his participation on the Senior Friendly community committee and requested a study of ridership in the Westborough community. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific item as follows. Item No. 7 was pulled by Mayor Nagales for further discussion. 5. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of August 10, 2022, August 17, 2022, and August 30, 2022. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 6. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the South Airport Boulevard & Belle Aire Road Public Access Improvement Project (CIP No. ST2004) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $716,674.68). (Jason Hallare, Senior Civil Engineer) 7. Report regarding Resolution No. 167-2022 awarding a contract in the amount of $698,000 to Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc. of Hayward, California and authorizing a project budget of $837,600 for the Westborough Park Pathway Maintenance Project (Project No. pk2202, Bid No. 2670). (Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2022 MINUTES PAGE 3 8. Report regarding Resolution No. 168-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $96,309 from the California State Library to support Gene Mullin Community Learning Center's English as a Second Language Program and approving Budget Amendment 23.025. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 9. Report regarding a Resolution No. 169-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $27,225 from the California State Library to support Project Read through the Family Literacy Services (FLS) program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022 — 2023 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment 23.026 (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 10. Report regarding a Resolution No. 170-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $66,355 from the California State Library to support Project Read through the Adult Literacy Services (ALS) program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022 — 2023 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment 23.024. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 11. A report regarding a Resolution No. 171-2022 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO with KITCHELL CEM, of Sacramento, California for Program and Construction Management Services to the Community Civic Campus project in an additional not to exceed amount of $3,161,608 for consulting services for the total not to exceed amount of $9,401,472.00 (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) 12. A report regarding a Resolution No. 172-2022 authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO with SMITHGROUP, Inc. (SmithGroup), of San Francisco, California for Architectural and Design Services to the Community Civic Campus projects in additional not to exceed amount of $4,137,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $24,356,000. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects) 13. Report regarding a Resolution No. 173-2022 approving the Partnership Agreement with the County of San Mateo for the purpose of providing personnel support to the San Mateo County Gun Relinquishment Task Force (GRTF). (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police) 14. Report regarding a Resolution No. 174-2022 to continue conducting City Council and advisory body meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns for the public and making related findings (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney) Item No. 7: Mayor Nagales requested clarification on the construction schedule of the project. Park Division Manager Richardson provided an overview of the proposed project. Mayor Nagales requested signage to inform the community of the work being done. Park Division Manager Richardson said all neighbors will be notified and signs will be posted. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2022 MINUTES PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 15. Report regarding Resolution No. 175-2022 approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the South San Francisco Police Association (SSFPA) and approving budget amendment number 23.022, and a resolution approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City and The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 and approving budget amendment number 23.023 (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) Human Resources Director Lockhart presented the report and noted the bargaining items. Mayor Nagales thanked staff for the dedication and commitment to negotiate on behalf of the City Council and for the labor groups patience and collaboration. Councilmember Addiego acknowledged the work of staff and noted that the city values employees contributions. Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second — Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 175-2022 a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Police Association for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 and Approving Budget Amendment number 23.022, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 176-2022 a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 and approving budget amendment number 23.023, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING Meeting recessed: 7:45 p. m. Meeting resumed: 8: 00 p.m. Public hearing opened: 8: 00p. m. 16. Report regarding adoption of documents related to the comprehensive update of the General Plan, including the 2040 General Plan Update, Climate Action Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance Update, and certification of an overarching Environmental Impact Report (Billy Gross, Principal Planner and Lisa Costa Sanders, Project Administrator) Erick Yurkovich, Principle of Raimi and Consultants presented the General Plan update process and climate action plan. Council thanked staff and the General Plan Advisory Committee for providing feedback to the Council. Councilmember Flores thanked staff and the citizens advisory group. He inquired about an opportunity for community members to continue to provide input regarding Cypress and Pine REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2022 MINUTES PAGE 5 Avenue playlot. Principal Planner Gross provided an overview of the general plan update and the process of community engagement. Vice Mayor Nicolas also thanked staff for their efforts and community participation. Councilmember Addiego acknowledged staff for their efforts and thanked the community for their involvement. Councilmember Coleman thanked staff for their work and dedication to the community and climate action area and building elements. Mayor Nagales requested clarification on the AB 2097 (new development near transportation zone parking requirements) Principal Planner Gross provided an overview of the project. City Manager Futrell provided an overview of the proposed plan. 16a. Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas /Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 177-2022 making findings and certifying the Environmental Impact Report, including adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, for the 2040 General Plan Update, Climate Action Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance Update, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. 16b. Motion — Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 178-2022 making findings and adopting the 2040 General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan Update, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. 16c. Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Vice Mayor Nicolas: To introduce on first reading an ordinance repealing certain sections of Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and adopt the Zoning Ordinance Update, including a new Title 20 and Zoning Map, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. 16d. Motion — Councilmember Flores /Second — Councilmember Addiego: To introduce on first reading an ordinance relocating the existing Childcare Fee chapter from Title 20 Zoning to Title 8 Health and Welfare, where other impact fee regulations are contained, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. 16e. Motion — Mayor Nagales /Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 179-2022 to establish a Community Benefits Program Fee for new non-residential development in the City pursuant to Section 20.395.003 of the Zoning Code — Community Benefits Program, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2022 MINUTES PAGE 6 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor Nicolas requested an update on the Dahlia Project affordable housing program in San Francisco. City Manager Futrell provided an overview of the affordable housing program and noted that for the last five years San Mateo County has not put forth a program. He will revisit the original vision of South San Francisco to deliver a program to San Mateo County residents and work with the County of San Mateo. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business Mayor Nagales adjourned the meeting in memory of Ben Valdez, Chizu Nonaka, and Kathy Kay at 9:16 p.m. Submitted by: Mricel Lomeli Administrative Assistant II Approved by the City Council: 1 2 / REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Approved by: MIrk Nagales Mayor 2C) 2 `Z OCTOBER 12, 2022 PAGE 7