"The City with a Heart"
MINUTES
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL
September 13, 2022
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Rico Medina , Mayor
Linda Mason, Vice Mayor
Tom Hamilton, Councilmember
Marty Medina , Councilmember
Michael Salazar , Councilmember
2. ROLL CALL- Councilmembers Hamilton, M. Medina, Salazar, Vice Mayor Mason and Mayor R. Medina were all present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor R. Medina led the pledge.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Member of the Public Sandra Perez Vargas is in favor of cannabis dispensaries, spoke about parked cars up on sidewalks, litter and thanked Code Enforcement Officers.
Member of the Public Lindsay Riech advocates for warm water therapeutic resources asking for council support for the potential re-opening of the Mickelson Therapy Pool.
Member of the Public Tim O'Brien is in favor of cannabis dispensaries in San Bruno.
Member of the Public Robert Barnett spoke about a building on San Bruno Avenue that is in disrepair and about E-bikes left by on sidewalks in the way of foot traffic .
Member of the Public Wesley Liu spoke about restorative justice peer diversion program to lower the recidivism rate, a youth commission to give youth a voice and renovating our library.
Member of the Public Alexis Petru spoke about asking Recology to donating money to our schools , the status of development projects and the implementation of the Housing Element.
Member of the Public Paul Wapensky spoke about a group email address for the city and posting follow up to Public Comment on our website.
Riley gibbons is in favor of cannabis dispensaries in the City of San Bruno.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Issue Proclamation Declaring September 15 - October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of San Bruno.
b. Issue Proclamation Declaring September 2022 as Suicide Awareness Month in the City of San Bruno.
c. Be where the action is and get involved! Apply to serve on one of several Citizen Advisory Commissions, Boards and Committees. Apply by Friday, September 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. online at www .sanbruno.ca.gov or contact the City Clerk's Office at (650) 616-7061. There are currently vacancies on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Citizens Crime Prevention Committee, Culture & Arts Commission , Parks & Recreation Commission Youth Representative (Must be a high school student) and the Traffic Safety & Parking Committee .
No members of the public wished to speak under this section.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve Accounts Payable for August 15, 2022, August 16, 2022 and August 22, 2022. b. Accept Payroll for August 14, 2022 and August 28, 2022 c. Approve Investment Report Dated July 31, 2022.
d. Receive written Update on the City's Response Efforts to COVID-19 .
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e. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Receipt and expenditure of $80,000 in California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Funds to Facilitate the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) #PT23166 .
f. Receive Report on the Crystal Springs Road and Oak Avenue/City Park Way Intersection Control Study.
g. Adopt Resolution Approving Publicly Available Pay Schedule Effective September 13, 2022 Pursuant to the Public Employee's Retirement Law (PERL), Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR).
No Councilmembers wished to pull any of the items for comment or a separate vote.
No members of the public wished to speak on any items on the Consent Calendar.
M/S Hamilton/Salazar to approve the Consent Calendar . The motion passed unanimously.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Salazar recused himself from this item due to the location of his home potentially creating a conflict of interest.
a. Hold Public Hearing and Introduce, Read by Title Only, and Waive Further Reading of an Ordinance of the City of San Bruno Approving the First Amendment to a Development Agreement Between the City of San Bruno and Williams Portfolio 16 for the Construction of the Mills Park Center Residential and Commercial Development at 601-799 El Camino Real and the Adjacent Site at 601-611 El Camino Real. CEQA Determination: It Has Been Determined That the Proposed Amendments Are Within the Scope of the Prior Project CEQA Documentation and Exempt From CEQA Pursuant to Sections 15168 (Program EIR), 15162 (Subsequent EIRS and Negative Declarations) and 15183 (Projects Consistent With a Community Plan or Zoning) and Section 15061 (8)(3) Because It Can Be Seen With Certainty That the Extension of the Term of the Agreement and Other Deadlines in the Agreement Have No Possibility of Having a Significant Effect on the Environment.
Planning & Housing Manager Michael Laughlin presented the item to the City Council and answered questions.
Mayor R. Medina opened the Public Hearing .
Member of the Public Robert Barnett spoke about a time extension in relation to the development of this project.
Member of the Public Marsha Glassner asked for clarification on one of the points in the proposed amendment.
M/S Hamilton/M. Medina to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a majority vote of Councilmembers Hamilton, M. Medina, Vice Mayor Mason and Mayor R. Medina voting, yes and Councilmember Salazar recused.
City Manager Jovan Grogan answered questions.
M/S Hamilton/M. Medina to introduce , read by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance. The motion passed by a majority vote of Councilmembers Hamilton, M. Medina, Vice Mayor Mason and Mayor R. Medina voting, yes and Counc ilmember Salazar recused.
M/S M. Medina/Hamilton approving the first amendment to a Development Agreement between the City of San Bruno and Williams Portfolio 16 for the construction of the Mills Park Center Residential and Commercial Development at 601-799 El Camino Real and the Adjacent Site at 601-611 El Camino Real. The motion passed by a majority vote of Councilmembers Hamilton, M. Medina, Vice Mayor Mason and Mayor R. Medina voting, yes and Councilmember Salazar recused.
Councilmember Salazar returned to the meeting.
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8. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Hamilton:
• Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento as the voting delegate for the City of San Bruno, he reported that there were many very informative sessions on the topic of housing, one on the response to protests, he also learned about several grant opportunities that are available. He found the conference to be a very rewarding experience, enjoyed meeting colleagues from other cities and commented on how the issues that plague other cities are very similar ours. He has shared his newly attained information with the City Manager.
Mayor R. Medina:
• Also attended the League of California Cities Conference with Councilmember Hamilton and found the Understanding Public Service Ethics, Laws and Principals session very interesting. He attended several very informative sessions on a wide variety of topics such as avoiding council chaos, cannabis & community development CALPERS , deferred maintenance, the most destructive fires in California history, the risks of outside dining. He really appreciated the opportunity to spend time with colleagues from other cities, county and regional agencies and values how much we can learn from one another. • He felt privileged to attend a badge pinning ceremony for our Police Department and very touched and honored to be at the Memorial Ceremony at for the World War II Internment at Tanforan and also the memorial wreath laying at the site of the explosion and fire. He enjoyed participating in the AYSO team banner judg ing and parade as the soccer season begins. Saint Roberts Festival is returning this weekend after a two year break due to COVI D and there will also be a car show on October 7th that is a fund raiser benefitting the San Bruno community .
Vice Mayor Mason:
Requested discussion
• directing staff to schedule an in person townhall style meeting in October of 2022 with a focus on development projects, including the timeline for the Recreation and Aquatics Center, for the San Bruno Community.
• directing that the Fall and Spring Flea Market be in downtown San Bruno due to construction in City Park though 2023.
• a plan and process for incoming San Bruno funds.
• charter city next steps.
Councilmember M. Medina:
• Welcomed a newly opened business on San Mateo Avenue, it is a gift shop that sells apparel, jewelry and he is excited for them and wishes them much success . He also is very hopeful and enthusiastic about two other business that are in the process to open soon, an Asian restaurant and antique and collectibles shop.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on September 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting minutes were prepared by Vicky Hasha , Deputy City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of October 10, 2023 .
Rico E. Medina
Mayor