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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No. I)
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and
Mayor Garbarino
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Garbarino
INVOCATION:
Given by Reverend John Cantley
Mayor Garbarino requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Casey Raffaelli and
Caroline Fregosi.
PRESENTATIONS
· City Permit Process - Chief Building Official Jim Kirkman
City Manager Nagel informed Council the presentation is being continued to the next
regular meeting.
· Lindenville Pump Station - Public Works Director Terry White gave a PowerPoint
presentation on the proposed pump station to be built at the former BASAPCO site, 27
South Linden Avenue. He reviewed the two phase project, costing $8.5 million, that will
take a year to complete.
Councilwoman Matsumoto suggested staff consider using a textured finish on the canal
walls in future projects.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Nagel advised Council that a revised resolution supporting a socially responsible
contractors' "Code of Conduct" had been distributed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Sonia Moreno, resident and food service employee at Genentech, spoke in support of the
code of conduct resolution. Unite Now's representative, Ms. Catherine Cusic, translated Ms.
Moreno's comments. Ms. Cusic distributed a paycheck stub to Council emphasizing the low
wages food service employees earn.
Mr. Richard Silver, RailP AC, Sacramento, urged Council not to support the resolution
supporting expansion and safety enhancement to transit service. He stated the resolution
contains erroneous information and that Caltrain is efficiently run.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
· Announcements
· Committee Reports
Councilmembers reported on events and meetings attended, provided information on upcoming
community events, fundraisers, and issues of mutual interest.
Councilwoman Matsumoto announced the City is formalizing the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee and is soliciting applicants; applications are available through the Engineering
Division office. She asked that a letter of support for SB 613 (Simitian), extending the $4
license registration fee to the year 2019 be endorsed and submitted by April 10.
Councilmembers concurred.
Councilman Addiego reported on the Historical Society subcommittee meeting (Fernekes/
Addiego) to further discuss the 80 Chestnut Avenue building as a possible home for a
permanent museum.
Councilman Fernekes reported on a recent Conference Center Authority meeting and reported
that work on the new structure to expand the center is progressing. He further reported on the
meeting with the Historical Society subcommittee to discuss the future museum site, and the
recent meeting regarding the Orange Park Master Plan. He reported that more public meetings
to discuss the master plan are being scheduled.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested staff schedule a tour of the Terrabay recreation parcel
with Myers Development. City Manager Nagel stated he will have the tour coordinated.
Mayor Garbarino reported the CDBG Program subcommittee (Garbarino/Matsumoto) met and a
letter received from HUD indicated $616 million is being allocated this year, which is a
decrease from last year. Councilwoman Matsumoto requested a copy of the letter. Mayor
Garbarino announced volunteers for this year's grammar school classroom science project are
needed. He and Vice Mayor Gonzalez stated interest in having the video "Every Fifteen
Minutes" shown at the next Council meeting. School Board Member Liza Normandy, sitting in
the audience, stated she would follow-up on the request. Mayor Garbarino read a letter from the
Mayor of Woodside complementing the City on the recent Council of Cities dinner and trivia
challenge hosted at the Conference Center on March 23,2007.
· Resolution supporting a socially responsible contractor's "Code of Conduct"
All Councilmembers stated support for the effort, but several Councilmembers felt the
resolution was not broad enough and should include the wording "all businesses in South
San Francisco" rather than limiting it to high-tech and biotech companies. Councilman
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Addiego stated support for the original wording as it asks the influential biotech companies
to set the standard. City Clerk Payne read the revised resolution for the public's
information. Ms. Cusic stated the revision watered-down the resolution and it became less
effective. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the resolution's revised language.
Councilmembers reached a consensus to have Councilman Fernekes work with Ms. Cusic
on language that is mutually acceptable.
. Resolution supporting expansion and safety enhancement to transit service
Mr. Richard Silver reiterated his concern regarding the proposed resolution and that he was
not aware that the Council was taking action this evening. He requested the matter be
continued to the next meeting as further information on ridership is being submitted to
Peninsula cities very soon.
Councilman Addiego and Councilwoman Matsumoto stated their frustration with the current
level of service. Councilwoman Matsumoto asked Council to support the resolution and
suggested omitting or modifying paragraphs that include statistics that are in dispute. She
stated that this effort is to open up discussions with Caltrain.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez stated he was not prepared to support the resolution this evening and
suggested it be postponed until further information on ridership was provided.
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 23-2007, supporting
expansion of and safety enhancement to transit service. Approved by the following voice
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and Matsumoto and Mayor Garbarino.
NOES: Vice Mayor Gonzalez. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 14, 2007
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 28,2007 in the amount of$811,922.30
3. Motion to adopt ordinances:
Ordinance No. 1378-2007, amending Title 20, Chapter 40 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code to revise development standards, including off-street parking
requirements, growth and development projections, and open space and public parking
standards, as well as clarify impact fees to be paid.
Ordinance No. 1379-2007, amending Title 20, Chapter 39 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code to require submission of an implementation plan, address removal of
property from the district, and clarify contents of the annual report.
Ordinance No. 1380-2007, amending the City of South San Francisco zoning map to
change the land use designation of ten parcels totaling approximately 36 acres and
located at 560 Forbes Boulevard, 342, 410, and 444 Allerton Avenue, 400-428/448 and
425 Grandview Drive and 345 East Grand Avenue, from the Planned Industrial (P-I)
Zoning District to the Genentech Research and Development Overlay District.
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4. Motion to accept the Oyster Point Hook Ramp Wetland Mitigation Planting Project as
complete in accordance with plans and specifications
5. Motion to accept the 2006-2007 Street Resurfacing and Dig-outs projects as complete in
accordance with plans and specifications
6. Resolution awarding a construction contract to Bond Blacktop, Inc. for the 2006-07
Streets Slurry Seal and Cape Seal Project in the amount of $506, 190.35
Removed from Consent Calendar by Mayor Garbarino.
7. Resolution authorizing the execution of an interim performing arts facility operating
agreement with Myers Peninsula Venture, LLC
Removed from Consent Calendar by Councilman Addiego.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1,2,3,4,
and 5. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.6: Mr. Don Barrett, Graniterock, stated his objection to the use of black/dark colored
aggregates in roadway maintenance, preferring the use of light colored aggregates for
safety reasons (information distributed to Council).
In response to Council's questions, City Engineer Razavi and Public Works Director
White corroborated the use of black aggregate by the City, and the aesthetics of using it.
Staff could not attribute vehiclc accidents or pedestrian injuries to its use.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Fernekes: To defer to staffs recommendation and approve
Resolution No. 24-2007, awarding a construction contract for 2006-07 streets slurry seal
and cape seal project to Bond Blacktop, Inc, in the amount of$506,190.35.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.7: Councilman Addiego requested an update on the performing arts center and
Councilwoman Matsumoto provided information on the interim agreement, the type of
venue the modest stage will accommodate, including jazz performances.
Councilman Fernekes stated the stage size is comparable to Art Rise Theatre.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: Resolution No. 25-2007, authorizing the City
Manager to execute an interim performing arts facility operating agreement with Myers
Peninsula Venture, LLC. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Consideration of City's housing and community development needs for the one year
action plan; review proposed activities requesting Community Development Block
Grant funding; and provide direction to staff regarding funding priorities for the 2007-08
program year (public hearing continued from February 28,2007)
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Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To continue the public hearing to April 11, 2007.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. in memory of
Mr. Casey Raffaelli and Mrs. Caroline Fregosi.
Submitted by:
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Sylvia M. Payne, C<<y Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
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Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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