"The City With a Heart"
Rico E. Medina, Mayor
Tom Hamilton, Vice Mayor
Sandy Alvarez, Councilmember, District 1
Marty Medina, Councilmember, District 4
Michael Salazar, Councilmember
MINUTES
SAN BRUNO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 14, 2023
7:00 PM
1 CALL TO ORDER'
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
2 . ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Alvarez, M. Medina, Salazar, Vice Mayor Hamilton, 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 Maria Concha - Spoke about dog owners lack of attention within the avenues; requested recreation center update; and influx of Uber, Town cars and cabs parking in the neighborhoods.
Member of the Public Rebecca Molano - spoke about importance of participating in City Council meetings; downtown; downtown parking meters; ticketing; October 28'h event put on by downtown merchants; and crime.
Unknown member of the Public - spoke about approved number of dispensaries.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENT ATIONS
Save the date! San Bruno's Community Services Team has programmed the annual Tree lighting and Jingle Around the Block - you won't want to miss it. Enjoy live music and countdown to the lighting of the tree at Centennial Plaza on San Mateo/Jenevein Avenues on December 1 at 5 pm. Santa will then dash around San Bruno beginning at approximately 6 pm.
b. Issue Proclamation Declaring November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday in San Bruno
c. Issue Proclamation Recognizing Corporal Oliver Reich, Officer Alvin Mei, Officer Tanner Andrade and Officer Anthony McKenna as Recipients of the SBPD Distinguished Service Medal
Police Chief Ryan Johansen provided a presentation to the City Council and issued awards. Corporal Reich, Officer Andrade and Officer McKenna accepted proclamation.
d. Receive Project Update on the Recreation & Aquatic Center Public Works Director Matthew Lee introduced Consor Project Manager Rodrigo Macaraeg. Rodrigo Macaraeg presented the item to the City Council and answered questions.
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e. Receive Presentation on the Results from the 2023 Community Perceptions Survey City Manager Alex D. Mclntyre introduced the item and Consultants Bryan Godbe of Godbe Research. Biyan Godbe presented the item to the City Council.
Unknown Member of the Public - asked about the remaining funds for the Recreation and Aquatic Center; sports related traffic; new narrow lanes; and including pickleball courts to tennis courts.
Member of the Public Rebecca Molano - spoke about downtown being a priority for residents; improving the downtown; improve communication; establish merchants association; and DEI professionals.
Unknown Member of the Public - spoke about City Park Way being too narrow.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Draft Special Meeting Minutes for July 25, 2023; August 22, 2023; and October 24, 2023 and Regular Meeting Minutes for June 13, 2023; June 27, 2023; August 22, 2023; September 26, 2023 and October 24, 2023 b. Approve Accounts Payable for October 23. 2023, October 30, 2023 and November 6, 2023.
c. Accept Payroll for October 22, 2023
d. Approve Investment Report Dated September 30, 2023 e. Approve Reconciliation of General Ledger to Bank Report Dated f. Consider Adoption of a Resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Bellecci & Associates Inc. for Design Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $254,358 for the Crystal Springs Road Phase I Underground Utility Project; and Determining the Project is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act
g. Consider Adoption of a Resolution:
Approving the Design of the Oakmont Manhole Emergency Repair Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for the Oakmont Manhole Emergency Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $215,1 66;
Approving a Construction Contingency of $32,500;
Approving a total project budget in the amount of $388,000; Appropriating $388,000 from the Dec/Jan 2023 Winter Storm Event Fund; and
Determining the Project is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
h. Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Entitled "An Ordinance of the City of San Bruno Amending Title 7 (Vehicles and Traffic) to Add Regulations Relating to Paid On and Off-Street Parking Areas in the City, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under CEQA"
i. Consider Adoption of a Resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Wilsey Ham for Design Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $128,409 for the 425 Cunningham Way Landslide Mitigation Project; Approving a total Agreement Amount of $1 90,904;
Establishing a design contingency of 10%;
Approving a total project design budget in the amount of $291,000; l,l
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Appropriating $91,000 from the Emergency Disaster Reserve (Fund 1 36); and
Determining the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA
j. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Waive Encroachment Permit Fees, Staff Labor Reimbursement Fees, and City Insurance Rider Premium Costs of up to $900 for a Community Holiday Party Road Closure on Glen Avenue on December 10, 2023
k. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Receipt and Expenditure of $110,000 in California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Funds to Facilitate the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) #PT24170
1. Consider:
Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a "No Parking Zone" from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, Except Holidays, on the Westerly Curb of Crestmoor Drive within 15 Feet of the Water Quality Testing Station, Which is Approximately 85 Feet South of the Intersection of Darby Lane, and Making a Finding of Exemption under CEQA; and
Introducing, Reading by Title Only, and Waiving Further Reading of an Ordinance Entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of San Bruno Amending Chapter 7.16 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of Title 7 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the San Bruno Municipal Code to Add Regulations to Allow Parking in Intersections Adjacent to the Curbs, and Making a Finding of Exemption under CEQA"
m. Receive and File Report on Vehicle Purchases Authorized by City Council Resolution 2023-110
Vice Mayor Hamilton pulled item 6f for a separate vote Item b - Councilmember Alvarez pulled item for a question.
Chief Financial Officer Nick Pegueros will provide a follow up to the City Council.
Item I- Vice Mayor Hamilton recused himself from voting on this item due to the location of his home causing a conflict of interest.
No members of the public wished to speak under Items a-m (not including Item f) M/S Salazar / M. Medina to approve all consent items with the exception of Item f, with a notation that Vice Mayor Hamilton recused himself from Item I. Items a-m (excluding Item I): The motion passed unanimously. Item l: The motion passed with a majority vote of Councilmembers Alvarez, M. Medina, Salazar, and Mayor R.
Medina voting yes and Vice Mayor Hamilton recused.
Item 6f: Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmembers M. Medina, Salazar and Mayor R.
Medina expressed concerns/asked questions.
City Manager Alex D. Mclntyre answered questions.
Public Works Director Matthew Lee answered questions. unknown Member of the Public - spoke about urgency and timelines M/S Salazar / R. Medina to approve the item with condition that staff look at the option of selling the credits and if there is an option/information, bring it back at the December meeting. The motion passed with a majority vote of Councilmembers Alvarez, Salazar, and Mayor R. Medina voting yes and Councilmember M. Medina and Vice Mayor Hamilton voting no
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7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a. Conduct a Proposition 218 Public Hearing to increase Water Service Charges; Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving Increases to Water Charges, Effective January 1, 2024 and on Each January 1 thereafter through January 1, 2028, and Finding Such Action Exempt from CEQA; and Consider Introducing, Reading by Title Only and Waiving Further Reading of an Ordinance Entitled "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno Repealing Water Rates and Service Charges Adopted by Ordinance No. 1853, Making Conforming Changes in Chapter 10.14, and Determining that Such Actions Are Exempt from CEQA"
The City Council meeting recessed at 8:47 pm and reconvened at 8:53 pm.
Chief Financial Officer Nick Pegueros introduced the item and Alex Handlers of Bartle Wells Associates presented the item to the City Council.
Member of the Public Paul Furman - spoke in opposition Unknown Member of the Public - spoke about font size on bill, notification and age of pipes
Unknown Member of the Public - spoke in opposition Unknown Member of the Public - spoke in opposition Llnknown Member of the Public - spoke about need for clean water Llnknown Member of the Public - spoke about need to improve water and leaking pipes
M/S Salazar/M. Medina to close the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
Consultant Alex Handler answered questions.
Public Works Director Matthew Lee answered questions Chief Financial Officer Nick Pegueros answered questions M/S Hamilton/Salazar to approve the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
M/S Salazar/ Alvarez to approve the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Vice Mayor Hamilton:
a. Request a Study Session to Re-examine and Potentially Improve the Residential Parking Permit Program
Member of the Public Maria Concha - spoke about parking issues and needing quicker response times
M/S Hamilton/Alvarez to have a study session to reexamine and potentially improve the residential parking permit program. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember M. Medina:
* San Bruno Education Foundation's Casino Night this Saturday at the Farallon Room, Skyline College
* Sa Bruno Responds App - can report things and make service requests. l)
Vice Mayor Hamilton
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* Also spoke about San Bruno Responds
Mayor R. Medina:
* 1400 and 1450 Youtube are officially occupied. Met with CEO. * Attended a virtual meeting with BART Police Chief and government affairs persons. * Together with City Manager went to San Mateo Union High School District. * Had made challenge with elected officials to visit all of the schools by end of year - Nov 1 s' went to St. Robert's; Nov 8'h Church of the Highland's. Fulfilled commitment and visited all private and public schools in the City of San Bruno. * Capuchino High School had a great season, were in CCS payoffs. 10- ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 10:35 pm. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on November 28, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
These City Council meeting minutes were prepared by Lupita Huerta, City Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of December 12, 2023.
Lupita,Huerta
City Clerk
Rico E. Medina
Mayor
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