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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
VvEDNESDAY, APRIL 11,2007
MUNICIP AL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m. (Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL:
Pre:sent: Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor
Garbarino
Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Led by Mayor Garbarino
INVOCATION:
Given by Pastor John Cantley, Grace Covenant
Church
PRESENTATIONS
· Proclamation: National Library 'Week, April 15-21, 2007; Recipient: Library Board
President Eleanor Breite
· Certificates of Recognition - South San Francisco Unified School District and South San
Francisco Senior Citizen Second Annual Spelling Bee Winners, Georgiana Du, Fifth Grade
Winner, and Mr. Mike Lombardo, Senior Citizen Winner
· "Every Fifteen Minutes Program" two-day seminar at El Camino High School - Police
Corporal Doug Smith
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Frank Lapetina, Executive Vice President and COO, Guckenheimer, expressed opposition
to the Code of Conduct. He stated that Gukenheimer is believed to provide 95 percent of the
corporate food service jobs in South San Francisco. He described benefits and wages
Guckenheimer employees receive, and that previous statements made about other corporations
do not apply to Guckenheimer.
Ms. Catherine Cusic explained that the Code of Conduct is meant to raise the standards for low
income workers so that they receive affordable healthcare and livable wages, job retention and
job security. She asked that Council support the resolution.
The following speakers voiced their support for Gukenheimer:
· Paula Benar, Gukenheimer employee
. Atilio Orozco, Gukenheimer employee
. Jenem Martin, Gukenheimer employee
. Jacquelin Jimenez, Gukenheimer employee
. Jerry Hermsen, Gukenheimer employee
. Dionisia Quiroz, Gukenheimer employee
. John Ergas, Gukenheimer employee
. Stephanie Kuo, Gukenheimer employee
. June Castro, Gukenheimer employee
. Pedro Nova, Gukenheimer employee
. Jacquelynn Alvarez, Gukenheimer employee
. Juan Castro, Gukenheimer employee
. Rosa Quintero, Gukenheimer employee
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
. Announcements
. Committee Reports
. Resolution No. 22-2007 endorsing the adoption of the "Socially Responsible Contractor's
Code of Conduct"
Councilman Fernekes explained the changes made to "Socially Responsible Contractor's Code
of Conduct" and that it now incorporated all workers in the City.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez stated that he was not completely satisfied with the Code of Conduct,
adding that he would like the following wording included: "Furthermore, all companies who
subcontract these food services to show leadership in their contracting promises."
Councilman Addiego disclosed that he did meet with Mr. Lapetina and was impressed by the
commitment between Mr. Lapetina and his workers. He stated support for the Code of Conduct
as a means to improve the level of living for food service workers on a larger social scale.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez stated that he too met with Mr. Lapetina.
Councilwoman Matsumoto disclosed that she had telephone conversations with both Ms. Cusic
and Mr. Lapetina. She stated that as long as Council was passing only a Code of Conduct and
not forcing Gukenheimer to become union, she would support the Code of Conduct.
Councilwoman Matsumoto distributed copies of grammatical changes she made to the Code of
Conduct and requested that Council include the changes if the resolution was passed.
Councilman Fernekes disclosed that he worked with Ms. Catherine Cusic to revise the Code of
Conduct. He also spoke with Mr. Lapetina and met with Mr. Richie. He stated his support of the
Code of Conduct.
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Mayor Garbarino disclosed that he too spoke with Ms. Cusic and Mr. Lapetina. He stated his
support for the Code of Conduct. Mayor Garbarino stated the intent of the Council was that
this Code of Conduct include all businesses, rather than singling out a particular industry or
employer.
City Attorney Mattas commented that a motion should reflect the changes recommended by
Councilwoman Matsumoto.
Motion: Gonzalez/Fernekes: to approve the Resolution No. 22-2007 endorsing the
adoption of the "Socially Responsible Contractor's Code of Conduct" (including the changes
recommended); unanimously approved by voice vote. (5-0)
(Recess 8:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.)
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL
Announcements and Committee Reports:
Councilmembers reported on attendance at community and regional meetings and events,
announced upcoming events and fundraisers, and acknowledged members of the community for
their contributions.
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Roberta Nieto.
She met with ad hoc committee Improving Public Places and was asked to be Samtrans
nonvoting representative on CCAG. Councilwoman Matsumoto inquired if a renter was
selected for 380 Alta Vista. Also she said she had attended the Easter egg hunt, and thanked the
Easter Bunny. In recognition of Volunteer Week, Councilwoman Matsumoto thanked all the
members of the community who volunteer for City services. She attended a countywide
meeting sponsored by several regional groups (ABAG, Metropolitan Transportation
Commission and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District). She congratulated
employees of South San Francisco's Fire and Police Departments for the recognition they
received at a recent Awards Banquet.
Councilman Addiego announced the April 21 Earth Day Restoration and Clean up on Half
Moon Bay State Beach from 9 a.m. to noon. He also reported on meeting with the Historical
Society with Councilman Fernekes at 80 Chestnut, hopefully the future home of the Historical
Society as a museum.
Councilman Fernekes announced that he and Councilwoman Matsumoto met with the budget
subcommittee, he also toured site for the Historical Society Museum. He met with the Gala
Committee for the centennial celebrations and the Centennial Subcommittee with
Councilwoman Matsumoto. He announced that first would be the New Years gala, followed by
a multi-cultural event--a 4th of July celebration. Councilman Fernekes mentioned that the
Historical Society will have a special annual dinner at the conference center and will be having
a fashion show. He also stated that PAL is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez announced that April is Environmental Month. He also reminded people
to bring their thermometers to the fire station. He recognized the Police Department for their
work against gangs within the city.
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Mayor Garbarino attended the League of Cities Community Development Policy Committee
meeting. He also participated in the classroom science project on April 4 with 90 students at
Spruce School. He spoke to senior citizen residents at the Westborough Royale Assisted Living
Facility. He attended the reception fc)r the Legion of Honor medal recipient aboard a visiting
French Navy vessel. Mayor Garbarino attended the Kiwanis one day event at the Gateway
Childcare Center where volunteers cleaned. The Childcare Center is looking for volunteer
readers and interested people can contact Lisa at the Childcare Center. He gave a presentation to
San Mateo County Association of Realtors. The Mayor also recognized several people who
were involved in the making of "Every Fifteen Minutes."
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to approve the minutes of March 14,21, and 28, 2007
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of April 11, 2007 in the amount of$7,557,990.68
3. Resolution No. 27-2007 accepting a donation from Genentech in the amount of$lO,OOO
to apply towards the 2006-07 Fire Prevention Week Program
4. Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. to perform a
feasibility study and cost analysis for the high intensity redevelopment concept plan for
the Oyster Point Marina
Councilwoman Matsumoto requested the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5. Motion to accept the petition for annexation of 515 Airport Boulevard (APN 012-177-030)
into Parking District #1 and to forward it to the Parking Place Commission for consideration
6. Consideration of options to preserve below market rate units within South City Lights
development project (formerly the Marbella Project)
Vice Mayor Gonzalaz requested the item be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1,2,3,
and 5; unanimously approved by voice vote.
Item No.4: Councilwoman Matsumoto requested clarification regarding the scope of work and
cost magnitude for the analysis. Chief Planner Calking explained that the company would be
estimating the price of various factors, but would not give the full construction cost details, this
analysis being preliminary.
Assistant City Manager Van Duyn recalled that when the consultant had made a presentation to
Council in the study session, the consultant had been somewhat cautious in his explanation of
the high intensity option at the site. He indicated it might be very costly, providing
infrastructure cleanup costs and construction technicalities to do high intensity buildings. Mr.
Van Duyn stated this analysis will not include what it is going to cost to construct a building
there. He stated the report will state certain likely equations given the site information
available, in order to give Council a degree of the magnitude of whether it is doable.
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Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 28-2007 authorizing
execution of an agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. to perform a feasibility study and cost
analysis for the high intensity redevelopment concept plan for the Oyster Point Marina;
approved unanimously by voice vote. (5-0)
Item No.6: Vice Mayor Gonzalez asked staff how moderate units lost due to price can be
replaced to comply with the 20% inclusionary housing. Councilwoman Matsumoto also asked
for the current percentage of inclusionary housing.
Manager of Housing and Redevelopment Fragoso stated that she believed that South City
Lights was still above the 20 % requirement because their original intent was 25%. She
commented on perspectives concerning the units involved, qualifying buyers and resale
restrictions. City Attorney Mattas explained some of the funding and negotiating processes.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Addiego: To allow the City Manager to negotiate below
Market Rate unit trades with the developer to lower the cost of a portion of the
moderate-income units by releasing others from price restrictions (to proceed with
Option 3 and have further communication concerning the buy down); unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Before moving to the next item, Mayor Garbarino reminded Council that on April 16th there will
be a basketball game between the Harlem All Stars and "some of us." It will be at South San
Francisco High School Gym, costing $10, benefiting the Vocational Music Arts and Science
programs for the two high schools.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Consideration of resolution authorizing submittal of one year action plan and statement
of objectives and projected use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2007-08; authorizing a budget transfer to incorporate CDBG
and HOME funds into the 2007-08 operating budget; and authorizing the execution and
submittal of all documents to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that
are required to secure and allocate federal CDBG funds (public hearing continued from
February 28, 2007 and March 28, 2007)
Public hearing opened.
City Attorney Mattas asked that councilmembers who have conflicts of interest with any of the
agencies to state their roles and recuse themselves from discussion. Vice Mayor Gonzalez
recused himself due to a conflict as a member of the Board for the North Peninsula
Neighborhood Services Center and the Boys & Girls Club. Councilman Addiego recused
himselfas a member of the Board of the Boys & Girls Club.
City Attorney Mattas advised Council on options for proceeding with discussion of this item,
stating the appropriateness of taking action on the North Peninsula Neighborhood Services
Center and Boys & Girls Club funding requests as separate actions, then returning as a full
Council to act on the remaining requests. There was consensus to proceed in such manner.
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There were no speakers for the Boys & Girls Club item; the public discussion was closed.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve of the funding recommendation of the
sub-committee ($5,000) for the Boys & Girls Club; approved unanimously by voice vote
(3-0).
Councilman Addiego rejoined the Council.
There were no speakers for the North Peninsula Neighborhood Services item; discussion was
closed.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve funding for $24,000; approved
unanimously by voice vote (4-0).
Councilman Gonzalez rejoined the Council.
City Attorney Mattas advised the Public Hearing is still open and a staff report was available.
Manager of Housing & Redevelopment Fragoso provided the staff report stating this is the
second and final hearing for the CDBG program. She stated that approval of the resolution
would solidify the recommendations made. She commented that there are two other funding
sources incorporated by this action: the Home Administrative Funds received from San Mateo
County which Council has targeted for Fair Housing activities, and the Redevelopment Funds.
SPEAKERS:
Kristina Knudsen, Rebuilding Together, thanked Council for allocating funding and invited
Council to April 28th Rebuilding Day. She stated there are five homes in South San Francisco
to be sponsored with the expected amount going back into the community estimated at
$200,000-$250,000. She thanked Council for its role with Genentech which has donated
$5,000 to sponsor two homes. She said an efficiency grant with PG&E is under review. She
estimated there will be 200-300 people volunteering in this Rebuilding effOlt on April 28th.
Sue Digre, Peninsula Association for Retarded Children & Adults, summarized the goals of
P ARCA. She mentioned a support group of long-standing in South San Francisco through the
Recreation Department. She stated meetings are scheduled to talk about the success or lack of
success of inclusion, along with discussion of many ideas to help people with special needs
participate more in the community.
Julie Bou, Samaritan House (Safe Harbor Shelter), thanked Council for their support of Safe
Harbor in the past. She said that because they are not being recommended for funding this year,
she wanted to offer to meet with Council to see if the Safe Harbor Shelter can be reconsidered.
She explained that while the funding for the renovation of the shelter is significant, it does not
help the general operation funding. She reported that the Shelter serves about 90 South San
Francisco clients per year, for $7,000, (about $77 per each person) for varying lengths of stay.
She urged reconsideration, if not for this year, then in years to come.
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Rosa Guerra, Shelter Network, thanked Council for on-going support. She stated the City's
financial assistance allows the Shelter Network to obtain additional government funds. She
described the Shelter's mission and accomplishments.
Bruce Hamilton, HIP Housing, referred to his letter of April 5, 2007, authorized by the Board of
Directors of HIP Housing. He said that South San Francisco has been involved in this program
for the last fifteen years. He commented that for the last four years, the City has provided
$22,500, and for the eight years prior, funded $25,000. He stated the sub-committee has
recommended -$.00- funding for the Home Sharing Program. He commented on the City
having approached HIP Housing about the possible purchase of an apartment building and HIP
has been working with staff. He believes there is no relationship between the possible purchase
of the apartment building and the Home Sharing Program. He detailed the ramifications of loss
of this funding, asking Council to reconsider funding for this next year.
Public hearing closed.
Councilman Addiego asked the subcommittee to help Council understand why HIP and the Safe
Harbor had not been recommended for funding. Councilwoman explained that funds have
decreased and Council is fully cognizant of the difference between capital and services. This is
for 2007 and she encouraged Safe Harbor to come back. With reference to HIP Housing,
because of the differentiation between capital and operations, the money not going to HIP
Housing will be used to supply a need internally. She stated the subcommittee understands the
value of services these agencies provide and that recommendations were based on economic
considerations.
Councilman Addiego stated that the source of the funds is Redevelopment and asked the
mechanism that sets the dollar amount available to Council. Manager of Housing &
Redevelopment Fragoso stated the Redevelopment Funds are allocated at the discretion of the
Agency. Councilman Addiego stated that knowing the general picture that funds are
shrinking for probably 90% of what Council is dealing with, he felt that those programs that are
eligible for Redevelopment funds could be considered differently because of the enormous
success of the Redevelopment Agency. He felt this is not a large amount of money. He stated
his support for both HIP Housing and Safe Harbor.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez would like to know how to come up with more money.
Councilman Addiego asked if when the budget was set for the Redevelopment Agency, the
amount of $40,800 was locked in at that time. Assistant City Manager Van Duyn stated this is
the time for discussion of how to allocate the funds.
Councilman Addiego commented he would like to fully fund the Safe Harbor and HIP Housing
because the Redevelopment budget has the ability to do so. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated
the monies would not be idle but would be invested in South San Francisco. Director Fragoso
said there are a number ofprojects under discussion. Councilman Addiego believes HIP
Housing is tried and true and the City does not duplicate that effort.
Motion-Addiego/Second-Gonzalez: To accept the sub-committee's recommendation as
it stands with the exception of fully funding HIP Housing at $27,800 and Safe Harbor at
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$7,000, knowing that the Redevelopment Agency funding will be set at $70,000; AYES,
Addiego and Gonzales; NOES, Fernekes, Matsumoto, Garbarino. Motion failed (2-3).
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To accept the sub-committee's recommendation;
unanimously approved by voice vote (5-0).
City Attorney Mattas asked Council to act upon the Resolution that authorizes the City to
transfer the necessary reports and enter into the agreements for the CDBG. He said if Council
approves the Resolution, incorporatt~d as its attachment would be the decision for funding made
by Council.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto; Approval of Resolution No. 42 authorizing
submittal of one year action plan and statement of objectives and projected use of funds for the
Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2007-08; authorizing a budget
transfer to incorporate CDBG and HOME funds into the 2007-08 operating budget; and
authorizing the execution and submittal of all documents to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development that are required to secure and allocate federal CDBG funds; approved
unanimously by voice vote (5-0).
COUNCIL COMMUNITY FORUM
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m. in
memory of Roberta Nieto.
Submitted by:
Approved:
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Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
Flo Derby, Interim City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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