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Meeting held at:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
33 ARROYO DRIVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nagales, and Nicolas.
Vice Mayor Addiego and Mayor Garbarino.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Garbarino led the pledge of allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Futrell provided an update on citywide efforts to address COVID-19 and the recovery
efforts. He provided the status of various city programs and closures of city buildings. He stated that
approximately sixty-five percent of city staff were working from home and provided an overview of
modified operations throughout the city.
Police Chief Azzopardi provided an overview of the department's efforts to assist with COVID-19
and response to calls. He indicated that residents had been following the Shelter in Place orders as
issued by the county and state.
Fire Chief Magallanes provided an overview of the department's efforts to assist with COVID-19.
He expressed his satisfaction with staff response and noted there were no exposures within the
department.
Assistant City Manager Ranals provided an overview of the city's efforts in response to the Shelter
in Place and the plan to assist businesses. A recovery webpage was now available on the city's
website and intended to be a one-stop shop for businesses in need of financial assistance. The city
had emailed all business license holders information related to the County of San Mateo Health
Officer orders and provided resources. The city was promoting businesses that remained open
during the Shelter in Place and encouraging residents to support local businesses. She also provided
an update on the government's efforts to benefit the community.
Councilmember Matsumoto clarified that Bank of America would only provide 30 days relief of
financial obligations to affected members.
City Manager Futrell provided an overview of programs launched online and indicated that the
Magnolia Senior Center was actively addressing the needs of the community. Members of the
community were encouraged to visit the city's website at www.ssf. net for resources and phone the
County of San Mateo Coronavirus Call Center for COVID-19 information. He also encouraged
members of the community to participate in the Census 2020.
Vice Mayor Addiego acknowledged that the biotech firms in the city had been generous with
donations. Councilmember Nicolas indicated that local biotech firms had donated various medical
supplies for health care professionals and first -responders.
Vice Mayor Addiego expressed his concerns with the Safe Harbor shelter. City Manager Futrell
indicated that the State had provided hotel rooms to move people out of the shelter and
approximately fifty individuals were placed in hotels since the Shelter in Place. The County of San
Mateo had also setup an RV park at County fairgrounds in order to assist the homeless population
with possible exposure to COVID-19.
Councilmember Matsumoto indicated that she had been working with various organizations to setup
food delivery in the city and recommended contacting the City Manager. City Manager Futrell
indicated her efforts had come to fruition and the city would be working with the organizations to
distribute food in the community.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a proclamation to recognize April as Celebrate Diversity Month in South San
Francisco. (Richard Garbarino, Mayor)
Councilmember Nicolas read into the record a proclamation recognizing April as Celebrate
Diversity Month in South San Francisco.
2. Presentation of a proclamation declaring Wednesday, April 1, 2020, as Census Day 2020 in
South San Francisco, and the City of South San Francisco's commitment to an accurate, fair,
and complete count of its residents. (Richard Garbarino, Mayor)
Vice Mayor Addiego read into the record a proclamation declaring Wednesday, April 1, 2020 as
Census Day in South San Francisco and stated the importance of the census.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public wishing to participate were encouraged to submit public comment in writing
in advance of the meeting. The City Clerk read into the record public comments that was emailed
from the following:
• Donna Barry expressed her gratitude for medical professionals, first -responders, and
governmental staff for assisting the community during these difficult times.
• Tom Luciani, a community resident expressed his frustrations with garbage on a city off
ramp.
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• Sonny Koya, a community resident expressed his appreciation for city staff.
• JD inquired about a reduction in regulation to small business loans and tenant evictions.
• Lisa Sten requested an update on remodeling and construction activity in the city.
• Maude inquired about the process of international flights at the airport.
• Charlene Rouspil, a community resident expressed her concerns with the public trails and
provided a few recommendations.
• Julie Lopez requested assistance from council to address the rental crisis due to the
pandemic.
• Cory David inquired whether the council intended to sue developers that were unable to
complete their projects due to the current conditions.
• Ethan Mizzi requested virtual public comments become normal operating procedures for
council meetings.
• Cesar Gonzalez inquired about the status of streetlight installation at Chestnut and
Commerical.
City Manager Futrell provided an overview of the city's efforts to address the concerns and
indicated there are significant programs available for residents. He would forward other concerns to
the appropriate entities that were responsible.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Matsumoto requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Eddie Myles Wilson
Jr. She applauded Police Corporal Mindy Lopez and Officer Rick Arenas for the matter they
responded to a wellness check. She shared that Samtrans would not be charging fares during the
Shelter in Place in order to limit potential exposure of COVID-19 to their bus operators. She
inquired about the status of the development project on Spruce and El Camino Real and the housing
project on McLellan Drive. City Manager Futrell would inquire on the status of the Spruce project
and whether it was deemed essential under the Shelter in Place order. Economic & Community
Development Director Greenwood provided an update on 889 McLellan Drive and would provide
future updates to Council. Councilmember Matsumoto shared information about the San Mateo
County Strong fund to weather the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. She encouraged the
community to make tax-deductible donations at www.smcstrong.or and funds donated would assist
the most vulnerable members of San Mateo County.
Councilmember Nicolas provided an update of the local biotech efforts to address COVID-19
including finding a cure, testing and an online screening located at www.projectbaseling.org. She
thanked first -responders and healthcare professionals for all their efforts during the pandemic and
shared creative solutions neighbors were finding to assist elderly residents.
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Councilmember Nagales thanked staff for their work and dedication. He also acknowledged the
community for coming together during these times and requested donations for first -responders.
Vice Mayor Addiego reflected on current events and asked that the community keep other affected
cities in their prayers. He thanked staff for their dedication to work with businesses and keep the
city operating. He expressed how the community was responding very well and bringing out the
best in residents.
Mayor Garbarino thanked See's Candies for their donations to first -responders throughout the
county and shared information on the upcoming virtual town hall for residents. He suggested having
the tree on Sign Hill lit from dusk to dawn until the Shelter in Place order was lifted. City Manager
Futrell indicated that staff would work on the logistics of getting the tree lit. Mayor Garbarino
alerted the community of scammers and fraudulent websites preying on vulnerable people during
the pandemic.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific item as follows: Items # 4 and #7 were pulled for further discussion.
Item #4: Councilmember Matsumoto inquired about the Regional Housing Needs Allocation
numbers and requested the subject brought back to Council as a study session. She would like to see
the city partner with developers during the process of updating the General Plan. City Manager
Futrell indicated that staff would coordinate a study session and work with various partners in
updating the General Plan.
Vice Mayor Addiego inquired whether the formatting was correct in the report. Economic &
Community Development Director Greenwood provided clarification on the formatting of the
report.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about the blank columns and requested clarification on Senate
Bill 35. Economic & Community Development Director Greenwood provided an overview of
Senate Bill 35. Councilmember Nagales requested the current number of approved accessory
dwelling units. Principal Planner Rozzi provided the current accessory dwelling units approved.
Item #7: Vice Mayor Addiego expressed his concerns with creating another obstacle for the food
industry during a pandemic. City Attorney Woodruff indicated that food industry had one year to
comply and Council could evaluate the situation at that time.
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings on January 18, 2020, January 22, 2020 and
February 10, 2020. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
4. Report regarding acceptance of the 2019 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. (Tony
Rozzi, Principal Planner)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 36-2020 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute Program Supplemental Agreement No. F030 with the State of California for the
OBAG 2: Street Rehabilitation Project (Project No. stl903) (Angel Torres, Senior Engineer)
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6. Report regarding Resolution No. 37-2020 of the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco approving 2015 pay schedules as of April 24, 2015, July 3, 2015, and July 31,
2015. (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
7. Report regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1597-2020 adding Chapter 8.72 to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code Title 8 regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food
facilities. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
Motion—Councilmember Nicolas/Second—Councilmember Nagales: to approve Consent Calendar
items 3-7. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nagales
and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 38-2020 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with TRC for
consultant services, for an additional $620,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$1,732,760 and approving budget amendment #20.038. (Matthew Ruble, Principal
Engineer)
Principal Engineer Ruble introduced the item and provided an overview of the construction project.
He indicated that the Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase I runs from Arroyo Drive to Chestnut
Avenue and Phase Il runs from McClellan Drive to Kaiser Way ("Project") improves the
performance, safety, and aesthetics of El Camino Real. The project improves an important gateway
to the City of South San Francisco ("City") which allows for planned transit -oriented and mixed-use
development along the frontage, as envisioned in the City's 2011 El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue
Area Plan. The project improvements include enhanced pedestrian crossings with corner curb bulb -
outs and median refuges, expanded bus stop/waiting areas, and a new landscaped median.
On February 14, 2018, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter
into an Agreement with TRC for consultant services, in an amount not to exceed $632,760. The
scope of work for construction management and inspection services for the Project was anticipated
to be completed in June 2019. On August 14, 2019, City Council awarded Amendment #1 to extend
the scope of work for construction management and inspection services for the Project based on an
anticipated completion date of February 2020.
Due to continued construction delays associated with coordination with Caltrans on a state highway
(El Camino Real) and to ensure contractor work efficiency, the City will require additional
construction management and inspection service to cover the new anticipated completion date of
July 2020.
Vice Mayor Addiego inquired about financial recourse since the contractor had not met the
timelines set in the agreement. City Attorney Woodruff indicated that the City Attorney's office
continues to explore various scenarios to find a resolution.
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Councilmember Matsumoto requested clarification on widening bus stop waiting areas along the
project. Principal Engineer Ruble provided clarification on the efforts taken to widen the bus stop
areas. Councilmember Matsumoto recommended installing a bus shelter along El Camino Real and
inquired about bike lanes stripping. Principal Engineer Ruble stated that the bus shelters on El
Camino Real were being coordinated with SamTrans and bike lanes stripping were included in the
proj ect.
Motion—Vice Mayor Addiego/SecondCouncilmember Nagales: to approve Resolution No. 38-
2020. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Matsumoto, Nagales and
Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego and Mayor Garbarino; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. Discussion concerning possible moratorium on residential and/or commercial evictions due
to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
City Attorney Woodruff provided background information on the county's moratorium adopted on
March 24, 2020 and went into effective immediately on evictions for residential tenants. Prior to
initiating an eviction, a property owner must provide notification on the required county forms and
the tenant must be given 14 -days to demonstrate loss of income, which prevents them from paying
their rent.
Councilmember Nagales stated that he read the county's ordinance and commercial businesses were
not included, it deferred to local cities for resolution. City Manager Futrell indicated that the City of
San Mateo passed a moratorium and it provided protection to small businesses and non-profit
organizations. Proposed that Council adopt a similar ordinance to protect local businesses.
Councilmember Matsumoto requested clarification on a possible ordinance for businesses. City
Attorney Woodruff provided clarification on the possible ordinance the businesses and indicated
that they would need to demonstrate their financial impact was due to COVID-19.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her support for a moratorium and questioned the two months
clause. City Attorney Woodruff provided clarification on the two months clause.
Mayor Garbarino inquired whether there were disadvantages to local property owners. City
Attorney Woodruff indicated that at the conclusion of the moratorium period tenants were required
pay the outstanding rent.
Councilmember Nagales requested moving forward with a moratorium for Council approval. City
Attorney Woodruff provided an example of an emergency ordinance and indicated that it would
take effect immediately. He stated that the county's moratorium covered residential property
owners.
City Manager Futrell indicated that the City of San Mateo moratorium covered businesses with
gross income of $25 million or less per year and staff would draft an ordinance for Council to
consider.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Garbarino adjourned the meeting in memory of Eddie Myles
Wilson Jr. at 9:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved by.
Cindyila Ric and darb-d o
Assista t City Clerk Mayor
Approved by the City Council: cS / 2 `7 / Za 2,c?
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