1. CALL TO ORDER
"The City with a Heart"
MINUTES
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL
April 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Rico Medina, Mayor
Tom Hamilton, Vice Mayor
Sandy Alvarez, Councilmember, District 1
Marty Medina, Councilmember , District 4
Michael Salazar, Councilmember
Councilmembers Alvarez, M. Medina, Salazar, Vice Mayor Hamilton 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
a. It's Time : Registration is Now Open for San Bruno Residents to Sign-up for Summer Camps and Classes. Register at sanbruno.ca .qov/recsignup and Make Sure Your Spot is Saved! Non- San Bruno Resident Registration Opens on April 18, 2023. b. Thank You to City Manager Jovan D. Grogan for Serving the San Bruno Community From 2018-2023.
Mayor R. Medina presented Jovan Grogan with a plaque signed by all the City Councilmembers in gratitude for his dedication and leadership the past five years and also flowers for his wife to thank her for her support during his time with the City of San Bruno.
Randy Torrijos from the Office of San Mateo County Board of Supervisor Dave Pine presented Jovan Grogan with a commendation from the entire Board of Supervisors thanking him for his service .
Vice Mayor Hamilton thanked Jovan for his patience and guidance when he was a new councilmember and feels that the City is in the position it's in today because he respected the long standing traditions of San Bruno but still embraced the future .
Councilmember M. Medina thanked him and his family for the all the hours he spent getting us on the path we are on today and that his accomplishments are many, Santa Clara is lucky to have him and he wished Jovan all the best.
Councilmember Salazar said that Jovan was the right person at the right time for the City, there were huge expectations of him when he was hired and he didn't disappoint by meeting every goal he set. He also thanked him for his great leadership and counsel.
Councilmember Alvarez thanked City Manager Grogan for all his assistance since she became a Councilmember last December as she learned about the processes involved and how the council works and also about her the district she represents .
City Manager Grogan said these accomplishments wouldn't be possible without an amazing team behind him he thanked the Council for their leadership and guidance and everyone who works for the City of San Bruno, City Managers lead the ship but they don't propel it.
No members of the public wished to speak under Announcements/Presentations .
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Draft Special Meeting Minutes for December 6, 2022, December 8, 2022, December 13, 2022, March 25, 2023 and March 28, 2023 and the Draft Regular Meeting Minutes for December 13, 2022 and March 28, 2023.
b. Approve Accounts Payable for March 27, 2023.
c. Accept Payroll for March 26, 2023.
d. Approve Investment Report Dated February 28, 2023 and Reconciliation of General Ledger to Bank Report Dated January 31, 2023 and February 28, 2023. e. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of San Bruno Amending Article 111 (Zoning) of Title 12 (Land Use) of the San Bruno Municipal Code by Amending Section 12.300.070 to Limit Commercial Cannabis Retail Sales (Storefront Sales) to the Transit Corridors Plan Area MX-R, TOD-1, TOD- 2, and PD Zones, Reduce the Number of Commercial Cannabis Retail Sales Permits From Three to One, Allow a Maximum of Two Cannabis Distribution Facility Permits in the M-1 Zone North of San Bruno Avenue and East of El Camino Real, and Deleting Section 4.70.070 and Making a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
f. Receive the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and Authorize Transmittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor 's Office of Planning and Research.
g. Receive the Building Division Customer Service Survey Results for Quarter 2 and 3 of Fiscal Year 2022-23.
h. Receive Written Update on the City's Response Efforts to the Late 2022 to 2023 Winter Storms i. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Lara Field Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project as Complete, Authorizing the Filing of Notice of Completion With the San Mateo County Recorder's Office, and Authorizing Release of the Construction Contract Retention in the Amount of $49,140.33.
j. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Huntington / San Antonio Bicycle Corridor Project as Complete, Authorizing the Filing of Notice of Completion With the San Mateo County Recorder's Office, and Authorizing Release of the Construction Contract Retention in the Amount of $48,502.24.
k. Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director, Fire Chief and City Manager, to Authorize and Execute California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Documents for the Purpose of Obtaining Federal Financing Assistance for Any Existing or Future Grant Program.
I. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for a Joint Training Program Between the Central County Fire Department and the City of San Bruno.
Item a - Councilmember M. Medina requested that the presentation and summary of the Strategic Initiatives that were arrived at during the March 25th City Council Special Meeting Retreat, be posted on the website.
Item j - Councilmember M. Medina will recuse himself from this item, the location of his home is close enough to the project to cause a potential conflict of interest.
No members of the public wished to speak under the Consent Calendar.
M/S Salazar/Hamilton to approve Consent Calendar Items a. -1., excluding Item e. and with Councilmember M. Medina recused from Item j. The motion passed unanimously .
Item e - Vice Mayor Hamilton requested this item be pulled for a separate vote, because it City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
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doesn't coincide with the goal of the City to bring in more revenue, the Planning Commission also concurred and rejected these changes unanimously, therefore he opposed to this item.
No members of the public wished to speak on Consent Calendar Item e.
M/S Salazar/Alvarez to approve Item e. The motion passed with a majority vote of Councilmembers Alvarez, Salazar and Mayor R. Medina - yes and Councilmember M. Medina and Vice Mayor Hamilton - no
6. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS (This section was moved up from a later position in the agenda) a. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Directing Staff to Initiate the Property Owner Notice and Protest Process as Required by Proposition 218 for the FY 2023-24 Solid Waste Rate Increase Proposed by Recology San Bruno.
Interim Finance Director Magee gave a brief overview of the item and introduced Public Works Director Matt Lee.
Public Works Director Lee and Interim Finance Director Magee presented the item to the City Council and answered questions.
No members of the public wished to speak on this item.
M/S Salazar/Alvarez to adopt the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. b. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of $3 Million From the General Fund Capital Reserve Fund for the Planned San Bruno CityNet Services Upgrade to Fiber Technology in Recommended Areas of San Bruno.
City Manager Grogan gave a brief overview of the item and introduced CityNet Services Director Sandeep Krishnamurthy.
CityNet Services Director Krishnamurthy presented the item to the City Council and answered questions.
City Manager Grogan also answered questions and gave more information about the item.
No members of the public wished to speak on this item.
Direction given: to bring this item back at a future meeting including the following information :
• Options for types of investments to improve the CityNet Enterprise as presented at the 11-22-22 City Council Meeting.
• Broad analysis and context which takes into account all investments needed to make CityNet profitable .
• Context of this investment into CityNet ($3 million) vs all other investments that can be made from the General Fund reserves into City infrastructure and/or services. This includes the Return on Investment (ROI) from the proposed CityNet investment into fiber infrastructure . • Updated financial analysis of the CityNet Enterprise . • Debt options available to fund the proposed fiber upgrade. • Status of competition in San Bruno for internet and pay TV services . Any available information on the laying of conduit either underway or recently begun in San Bruno.
The City Council Meeting Recessed at 9:25 p.m. and Returned at 9:31 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARING (This section was moved down from an earlier position in the agenda) a. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving, Authorizing and Directing Execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Related to the California Municipal Finance City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
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Authority and Approving the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds for a Qualified Housing Project at 732 - 740 El Camino Real by the Authority for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Construction and Improvement of Certain Facilities for the Benefit of San Bruno Pacific Associates, a California Limited Partnership .
Councilmember Salazar will recuse himself from this item, the location of his home is close enough to the project to cause a potential conflict of interest.
Community & Economic Development Director Gilli presented the item to the City Council and answered questions .
Mayor R. Medina opened the Public Hearing.
Member of the public Alexander Melendrez National Chapter Manager with Community Action, has worked in housing for six years spoke in strong support of this project.
Member of the public Irving Torres urged the City Council to adopt this resolution also spoke in strong support of the project and the need for housing and affordable housing .
M/S Hamilton/M. Medina to close the Public Hearing . The motion passed with a majority 4 - 0 vote of all in favor with Councilmember Salazar recused.
M/S Hamilton/Alvarez to approve adopting the resolution . The motion passed with a majority vote of 4 - 0, Councilmembers Alvarez, M. Medina, Vice Mayor Hamilton and Mayor R. Medina all in favor and Councilmember Salazar recused .
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
Vice Mayor Hamilton:
Participated in a new board member orientation with Peninsula Clean Energy, there was a lot of information given about California energy markets and the good work they are doing in procuring and developing clean sources of energy for our residents to purchase. Since its inception electric customers have saved $107 million in energy costs by purchasing clean energy and prevented 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 from being created.
No members of the public wished to speak under this section
9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember M. Medina:
Announced that on April 7th his father celebrated his 90th birthday and wished him a happy birthday.
Vice Mayor Hamilton:
Also wished Mr. Medina a happy birthday .
Mayor R. Medina:
Wished Mr. Medina a happy birthday then thanked departing City Manager Jovan Grogan again for his time and service then shared some sad news. He had attended the funerals of two gentlemen in the past week who were involved in two separate fatal auto accidents . He will adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of, Ruben Lopez and Sergio Quilici used these tragedies to remind people to take the time to drive safely.
No members of the public wished to speak under this section
10. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
These City Council meeting minutes were prepared by Vicky Hasha , Deputy City Clerk, City Council - Regular Meeting Minutes
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and presented to the City Council for approval at the regular meeting of May 9, 2023.
Deputy City Clerk
Rico E. Medina
Mayor