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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023
6:00 p.m.
HYBRID IN-PERSONNIRTUAL MEETING
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Via Zoom
The City Council may meet by teleconference, consistent with the Brown Act as amended
by AB 361. (2021. Under the amended rules, the City will not provide a physical location
for members of the public to participate in the teleconference meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego; present in Council Chambers
Councilmember Coleman, present in Council Chambers
Councilmember Flores, present via Zoom
Vice Mayor Nagales, present in Council Chambers
Mayor Nicolas, present in Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy City Manager Fernandez led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Emergency, Operations Center January Winter Storm Staff Presentation was introduced by Interim
City Manager- Sharon Ranals, Emergency Services Manager Ken Anderson, and members of the
Executive team.
Vice Mayor Nagales thanked staff for their hard work and dedication to the community. He requested
clarification in funding to address the damages and repairs caused by the storm. Finance Director
Chang provided and overview of the funding limitations of the City's Impact Fee but stated General
Funds could be used to cover those expenses. Interim City Manager Ranals shared the cost were
evolving. Parks and Recreation Director Mediati indicated that calls for service could be placed by
calling Public Works at "(650) 877-8550, Parks and Facility Maintenance (650) 829-3837, or by
submitting requests on the City website or Engage SSF.
Councilmember Addiego congratulated staff for their rapid response, particularly Public Safety staff
that responded to calls during the storm.
Councilmember Flores -thanked staff for their work during the storm. He represents South San
Francisco Emergency Services through the County and joined calls during the weekend. At his
request, Parks and Recreation Director Mediati provided clarification on the City's liability of trees
and noted that not all trees belong to the City. Councilmember Flores requested an update on the
number of residents affected at Susie Way due to the storm causing building damage. Emergency
Services Manager Anderson provided an overview of the services being offered though San Mateo
County and noted that the landlord has placed tenants in apartment complexes. He shared that there
was a total of fourteen adults and six children affected and thank CERT members for their work.
Councilmember Coleman inquired about the fallen tree in Brentwood neighborhood. Director Mediati
provided an overview of the incident which cause the tree to fall and noted that staff will continue to
monitor. Interim City Manager Ranals provided an overview of the work staff is, actively doing to
continue addressing the tree damage throughout the City.
Mayor Nicolas thanked staff for their work and noted the importance of reaching out to the
community that is not connected to social media and suggested reaching out with volunteers through
phone such as telephone tree. Councilmember Coleman suggested text messages for future
notifications.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
In -Person:
Tom Carney
Via Zoom:
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Fionnola Villamejor
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Addiego shared Janet Ingersoll, former Principal of Ponderosa Elementary School,
recently lost her husband, Brad Ingersoll and father-in-law, Frank Ingersoll. He requested the meeting
be adjourned in memory of them.
Vice Mayor Nagales stated Leona (Lee) Brian, wife of Bob Brian, former SSFHS Baseball Coach,
had passed away and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of her. He also noted that AB
2449 which allows for remote and hybrid meetings, is to end in March of 2023. He acknowledged the
flexibility of Zoom participation and shared that the City of San Carlos is asking for amendments to
the legislation. He requested that the City sign the letter and send a letter similar to theirs. Mayor
Nicolas suggested adding the conversation to the next Council meeting agenda. Vice Mayor Nagales
also shared that he was appointed to represent the city on the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG) and will be discussing housing matters for the region.
Councilmember Flores congratulated newly elected San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus. He
also thanked staff for their work and noted his request to establish a local vaccination clinic for District
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5 and South San Francisco residents. Management Analyst Huey provided an overview of the recent
clinic that occurred. Councilmember Flores thanked Fire Department personnel for coordinating this
year's Toy Drive and congratulated Monte Verde and Buri Buri Elementary for their recent selection
as distinguished schools by Superintendent Thurman.
Mayor Nicolas invited the community to join the Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January
14, 2023. She requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Diana Wang's brother (Public Works),
Raymond Wang, Irene Malabed, Joe Ventura of Mater Dolorosa Church, and Eduardo Aquino.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows. Item No. 3 was pulled for further discussion.
1. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of December 5, 2022, December 13, 2022,
December 14, 2022, and December 19, 2022. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
2. Report regarding Resolution No. 01-2023 ratifying the Interim City Manager's proclamation
of the existence of a local emergency relating to major storm and flooding events. (Sharon
Ranals, Interim City Manager and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
3. Report regarding Resolution No. 02-2023 approving an employment agreement between the
City of South San Francisco and Sharon Ranals for service as Interim City Manager and
amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Salary Schedule to add an Interim City Manager position.
(Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 03-2023 approving an amended and restated employment
agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Rosa Govea Acosta for service as
City Clerk. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 04-2023 to continue conducting City Council and advisory
body meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns for the public and making related
findings. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 05-2023 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a second amendment to the existing consulting agreement with Contractor
Compliance and Monitoring, Inc. of San Mateo, California, for $35,000 for a total not to
exceed amount of $183,802 for the construction phase of the Wet Weather and Digester
Improvements Project (CIP Project No. ss1301). (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control
Plant Superintendent - Project Manager)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 06-2023 authorizing the filing of a grant application for
Community Development Block Grant funds allocated through the City of Daly City to
support Project Read and authorizing the Finance Director to adjust the 2023 2024 Revenue
Budget upon receipt of grant award. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 07-2023 approving the Annual Impact Fee and Sewer
Capacity Charge Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22. (Karen Chang, Director of Finance)
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Item 3:Mayor Nicolas stated that according to the California Government Code Section 54953
required a legislative body of a local agency to orally provide a summary of proposed actions
on salary schedules or fringe benefits of executive level employees before approving them.
She provided an overview of the employment agreement between Interim City Manager
Sharon Ranals and the City of South San Francisco which sets the annual base salary for the
position at $336,689.20, which is 10% above the current base salary for the Assistant City
Manager and 4.86% above the base salary of the Police Chief.
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Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second - Councilmember Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar
1-8 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales,
and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None j
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
9. Study Session on the Draft Housing Element and Response to Revie';w Comments by the
Department of Housing and Community Development (Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
City Planner Rozzi presented the report.
Vice Mayor Nagales thanked staff for their hard work and for being ahead other cities submitting
their housing element. He requested clarification on the calculated ADU's as noted in the report. City
Planner Rozzi provided an overview of the services offered by Hello Housing; to assist residents in
the process of adding ADU's and noted the importance of working with the SSFUSD in their future
development of teacher housing in the district's excess property. He also discussed Veteran Housing
as previously discussed with Supervisor Slocum and requested to be added to the Housing Element.
At his request City Planner Rozzi provided an overview of parking requirements.
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Councilmember Flores thanked staff and noted the significant data that was included in the report
along with the need for housing. At this request, City Planner Rozzi discussed the preferred land use
in the Lindenville area balancing housing without displacing businesses of the industrial area.
Mayor Nicolas commented on the California Department of Housing and Community Development
letter to the city regarding the city's Housing element and noted the minimal revisions. She thanked
staff for the hard work.
Councilmember Coleman acknowledged the City's high rent and noted the excellent work of staff in
preparing the housing element report. City Planner Rozzi stated he would return to Council with
additional information. He also indicated that Measure AA will not add to FONA projection as it is
just an identified program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
Via Zoom:
• Kenneth Do
• Kiana Simmons
• Brian Shields
Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification on commercial linkage fees and !,future allocations of
affordable housing. City Planner Rozzi noted that his request and labor standards will be included in
future reports. He also noted that it is part of the General Plan and changes will be incorporated and
brought back to Council.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the meeting in memory of Brad Ingersoll, Frank
Ingersoll, Irene Malabed, Jo Ventura, Raymond Wang and Eduardo Acquino at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
Jaz e Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council: 01
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Approved by:
Buenaflor Nicolas
Mayor
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