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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2007-03-28 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 2 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. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 3 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) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 4 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: ~7tf2~ Sylvia M. Payne, C<<y Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: ~a.)~ Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor City of South San Francisco REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 28, 2007 PAGE 5