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SPECIAL MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Teleconference via Zoom
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with California
Governor Newsom 's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-63-20 and
COVID-19 pandemic protocols.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Addiego called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nagales, and Nicolas,
Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Garbarino.
AGENDA REVIEW
With a consensus of the Council, Administrative Item No. 4 was moved and introduced before
Presentations.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENTS — comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda.
Members of the public wishing to participate were encouraged to submit public comments in
writing in advance of the meeting via GoogleDocs by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The
following individuals provided remote public comments:
1. Remote Public Comments - comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda.
The following individuals submitted public comments via email. The comments were read into the
record by Assistant City Clerk Avila, disseminated to the City Council, and uploaded to the website:
• Yenny G Webb Vargas, community member
• Sarah Funes, community member
• Heather Salem, Genentech
• Heather Hanson, Genentech
• Robin K, community member
• Megan Woodrich, community member
• Ethan Mizzi, community member
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 39-2021 authorizing acceptance of $3,794,000 in
fundraising via the South San Francisco Public Library Foundation, and appropriating said
amount to support the capital improvement project for the New Library, Parks and
Recreation Center. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
Library Director Sommer's presented the report and provided background on the current funding
gap for the Community Civic Campus project, which is being addressed through a capital
fundraising campaign. The City is partnering with businesses, residents, and non -profits to ensure
total funding is available for the Community Civic Campus project through the campaign.
She announced that Genentech donated $3 million to support the Library's Education Center and
Amgen donated $500,000 to support the Discovery Center via the SSFPL Foundation. Genentech's
support for the Education Center will provide a children and teen zone. Amgen's support for the
Discovery Center will include a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and
Mathematics).
Library Director Sommer's introduced Allen Napetian of Genentech and Saptarsi Haldar of Amgen,
who thanked the Council for their continued support and leadership to the community. The Council
expressed their appreciation for their generous contributions.
Motion— Councilmember Nicolas/Second Councilmember Coleman: To adopt Resolution No. 39-
2021 authorizing acceptance of $3,794,000 in fundraising via the South San Francisco Public
Library Foundation, and appropriating said amount to support the capital improvement project for
the New Library, Parks and Recreation Center, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman,
Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation on HIP Housing services provided to South San Francisco residents and an
overview of the program by Leila Perreras, Board Member. (Nell Selander, Deputy Director,
Economic & Community Development Department)
Leila Perreras, a South San Francisco resident and HIP Housing Board Member, provided an
overview of HIP Housing services available to the community and provided an overview of current
SSF clients and funding. The Council expressed their support of HIP Housing and the various
services available for those in need.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
3. Report regarding review of proposed options to relocate the Sign Hill Park public trail at 701
Spruce Avenue in the City of South San Francisco. (Gaspare Annibale, Associate Planner
and Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)
Associate Planner Annibale presented the report and indicated that the Sign Hill Park open space
provides public hiking trails. The trail between Ridgeview Court and Spruce Avenue is partially
located on a private parcel at 701 Spruce Avenue (APN: 012-131-040). The City previously
examined this easement location and held that it has a "prescriptive easement." He noted that the
City continuously accessed and maintained the trail and devoted it to public use for at least thirty
(30) years.
The property owner of 701 Spruce Avenue submitted a Pre -Application for a Tentative Subdivision
Map to develop the lot. The property owner proposes dividing the parcel into four lots and re -
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aligning the public trail route and trailhead. On January 6, 2021, Geissler Engineering submitted
proposed options for the trail re -alignment on behalf of the property owner.
Associate Planner Annibale noted that the project is currently in the preliminary phase, which is
comments from staff only - no formal application has been submitted with no decisions during the
preliminary review stage. Once a proper project application is submitted, there will be additional
opportunities for staff review and comment on the proposed development and trail alignment issues.
Mayor Addiego requested clarification on the proposed relocation and inquired about community
outreach to residents on Telford Avenue. Associate Planner Annibale provided an overview of the
proposed sites. Chief Planner Rozzi explained the process and indicated that staff would conduct
outreach once the plan is in the public review process, noting that public outreach is a mandatory
process. He also clarified that a decision had not been on the applicant's proposal. City Manager
Futrell stated that the item was intended to gather feedback only. City Attorney Woodruff indicated
that a study session would be forthcoming for the Council to discuss the project.
Mayor Addiego invited applicant Sky Zhang to address the Council and provide an overview of the
proposed project. Mr. Zhang discussed his preferred option and introduced Dr. Peter Geissler, who
provided clarification about the locations and indicated that Mr. Zhang selected the site in
consultation with SSF Fire Department personnel due to emergency services accessibility concerns.
Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification on the process and maintenance responsibility of the
site. Associate Planner Annibale and Parks Division Manager Richardson provided clarification.
The Council provided input and expressed their desire to continue to explore further options.
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 40-2021 of the City of South San Francisco adopting the
goal of Vision Zero to achieve zero traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2025.
(Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
Senior Planner Espiritu presented the report and indicated that Sweden launched Mission Zero in
1997 as a street safety program to eliminate traffic deaths across all modes of transportation. Many
European countries implemented Vision Zero policies during the next decade, resulting in dramatic
decreases in fatalities. He noted that Daly City, San Mateo, and Redwood City in San Mateo County
have all implemented Vision Zero strategies and are working on or have completed action plans.
According to statistics from the State of California's Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), there were 48
pedestrian and bicycle accidents in South San Francisco in 2017, with victims killed and wounded.
In 2018, there were 38 collisions on city streets in which pedestrians and bicyclists were killed or
injured. Also, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) rates cities for different forms of
accidents and overall traffic safety compared to other similarly sized incorporated cities. According
to the OTS, a rating of 1 is the highest or worst, while 102 or 106 is the lowest or best. In 2017 and
2018, South San Francisco was ranked 10th and 22nd, respectively.
The City is already implementing many of the best practices found in Vision Zero projects. The
Capital Improvement Program, for example, included concrete elements addressing bicycle and
pedestrian protection (the construction of protected bicycle lanes) (bulb -outs or curb extensions to
reduce crossing distance at certain streets). Based on the Vision Zero principle, the City must
continue its commitment to safer streets that one traffic death is one too many. A well -implemented
Vision Zero strategy will emphasize street safety and ensure that everyone on the road is protected,
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whether they walk, bike, drive, or take public transportation. The Council expressed their support
and thanked the staff for their efforts and hard work.
The following individuals submitted public comments via email. The comments were read into the
record by Assistant City Clerk Avila, disseminated to the City Council, and uploaded to the website:
• Lauren Bennett, Genentech
• Roderick Bovee, community member
• Mandy Basile, Genentech
• Tierra Powell, Genentech
• Melody Lin, Genentech
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Darryl Yip, community member
• Katie DeLeuw, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
• Sandhya Laddha, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
• Alex Melendrez, Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County
Motion— Councilmember Coleman/Second Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 40-
2021 of the City of South San Francisco adopting the goal of Vision Zero to achieve zero traffic
deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2025, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
CLOSED SESSION
Meeting recessed: 7:26 p.m.
Meeting resumed: 11:21 p.m.
Entered into Closed Session: 11:22 p.m.
6. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of Litigation: One potential case
(Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
Resumed from Closed Session: 11:44 p. m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Addiego: Direction given. No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m.
Respectfull submitted by:
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City Clerk
Approved: 03 / 29/ 2-42
Approved:
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Mark Addiego
Mayor
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