"The City with a Heart"
MINUTES
Rico Medina, Mayor
Linda Mason , Vice Mayor
Tom Hamilton , Councilmember
Marty Medina, Councilmember
Michael Salazar, Councilmember
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
June 14, 2022
5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Hamilton, Medina, Salazar, Vice Mayor Mason and Mayor R. Medina were all present.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No members of the public wished to speak under Public Comment.
4. STUDY SESSION
a. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Transportation and Infrastructure/Municipal Services Agreement for the Southline Project.
City Manager Grogan gave a brief overview of the item and introduced Public Works Deputy Director Hae Won Ritchie and answered questions.
Public Works Deputy Director Ritchie presented the item to the City Council and answered questions.
Marcus Gilmour Principal with Lane Partners overseeing the Southline project answered questions .
Transportation Engineer for the City Patrick O'Keefe answered questions.
Member of the public John Franklin strongly advocates for the "no intersection " version of the project, he believes it's the best choice forproviding better walkability for pedestrians and will also be better for vehicle traffic too.
Member of the public Francisco Nunez Director of Field Operations for the Northern California Region of the Laborers International Union of North America very strong support this project will provide good wages and benefits which is good for the economy and offers good opportunities to people entering the work force.
Member of the public Ron Henderson agrees with Mr. Nunez but thinks the project should include an intersect ion because it will take traffic issues away from Tanforan he strongly supports the project, it will benefit to the community and everyone involved .
Member of the public John Medina with the Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 483 strongly supports the project and intersection improvements . So far the developer has been very considerate of both the South San Francisco and San Bruno commun ities .
Member of the public Chantal Fitting read a comments from her father Philip who lives on Scott Street supports the project. The reports have been informative and well done alleviating his concerns about traffic and will eliminate the current noise nuisances it is also very attractive with modern buildings and stores in a park like setting .
Richard Hackman with Lighthouse Public Affairs and is doing community outreach for the Southline project. He read an email from Omkar Sharman who lives on Tanforan Avenue and is in strong support of the project it will eliminate the noise of the current industrial use, will be a welcomed addition and create a nice neighborhood feeling .
City Council - Special Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2022
Member of the Public Scott Biele representing the Plumbers Steam Fitters and Refrigeration Unions in San Mateo County is in strong support of this project because it is good all around for the South San Franciso and San Bruno communities and creates impactful job opportunities for the skilled union members and urges the City Counci l to support-it as well.
Member of the public Keifa who is a San Bruno resident with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 617 and supports the proposed Southline project and associated intersection improvements. Projects like this provide good job opportunities and commended Layne Partners for using union labor creating a positive impact for working class families .
Member of the public Bruce Erhman is in favor of the project but cautioned that between the redevelopment of Tanforan , the CalTrain Station, the proposed Southline project and intersection improvements Huntington Avenue is going to become a very major street so for the transition to go well as possible all the elements need to dovetail each other.
Member of the public Hang Song Gee lives on Scott Street asked if the parking structure in the plan that is adjacent to the residential neighborhood could be placed away from the area to minimize the sound impact and if sound walls could also be included in the plan. He also asked that the traffic speed limit be reduced around the intersection improvements for safety.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
These City Council meeting minutes were prepared by Vicky Hasha, Deputy City Clerk, and presented to the City Council for approval at the regular meeting of May 9, 2023.
Rico E. Medina
Mayor