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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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 Coleman, Flores and Nicolas, Vice
Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager requested item number 16 and 13 moved to the top of the agenda. The Council
agreed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Futrell provided an update on the storm water project at Orange Memorial Park and
announced a groundbreaking event at the park on Friday, March 26tH
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on San Francisco International Airport update and Airport Noise Insulation
Program. (Ivar Satero, Airport Director)
Airport Director Satero provided a presentation on the San Francisco International Airport and
provided an update on the Airport Noise Insulation Program.
Mayor Addiego thanked Mr. Satero for the presentation and the updates he provided.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS — Aaenda Item No 16
16. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 57-2021 concluding the South San Francisco
Airport Noise Insulation Program and returning $784,812.15 in remaining funds to the San
Francisco International Airport. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez presented the report and provided an overview of the
current funding and process for the Airport Nosie Insulation Program.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: To adopt Resolution No. 57-
2021 concluding the South San Francisco Airport Noise Insulation Program and returning
$784,812.15 in remaining funds to the San Francisco International Airport, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
2. Proclamation honoring Aubrey Merriman for his dedication as Chief Executive Officer at
Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County. (Eddie Flores, Councilmember)
Councilmember Flores read into the record a proclamation honoring Aubrey Merriman for his
dedication as Chief Executive Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County. Mr.
Merriman thanked the Council for the recognition and their support.
3. Proclamation recognizing National Library Week, April 4-10, 2021 (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
Mayor Addiego read into the record a proclamation recognizing National Library Week in South
San Francisco. Library Board President Diane Huddleston thanked the Council for the recognition
and Library Director Sommer for her support.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS – Agenda Item No 13
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 58-2021 renaming the Westborough Recreation Center and
Magnolia Center and naming the Caltrain Plaza after South San Francisco women who have
provided extraordinary service to the community. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
Library Director Sommer presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed
recommendations from the Ad -Hoc Naming Committee in renaming the Westborough Recreation
Center and Magnolia Center and naming the Caltrain Plaza.
At the February 18, 2021 meeting of the Ad -Hoc Committee members provided direction to staff
regarding renaming the Westborough Recreation Center for Alice Pena Bulos, the Magnolia Center
for Roberta Cern Teglia and the forthcoming Caltrain Station Plaza for Karyl Matsumoto, women
who have provided extraordinary service to the South San Francisco community. In honor of their
contributions and service to the community, and as a significant public appreciation and celebration
during Women's History Month.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her admiration for the nominees and was honored to be part of
the naming committee.
Vice Mayor Nagales recognized the nominees for their contributions and dedication to the
community.
Councilmember Flores acknowledged the nominees for their contributions to the community.
Councilmember Coleman thanked the nominees for their service and supported the
recommendations.
Mayor Addiego recognized the nominees for their contributions to the community and thanked
them for their service.
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The following individual provided public comment on the item:
• Kumkum Gupta, community member
• Frances Luster, community member
Charity Bulos Ramilo, granddaughter of Alice Pena Bulos thanked the City Council for the
recognition and hopes to continue her grandmother's legacy.
Roberta Cerri Teglia was honored by the recognition and shared a story about the Magnolia Center.
Hon. Karyl Matsumoto thanked the naming committee and the City Council for supporting the
recommendations. She also thanked Assemblymember Kevin Mullin for his support.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Mayor Addiego: To accept Resolution No. 58-2021
renaming the Westborough Recreation Center and Magnolia Center and naming the Caltrain Plaza after
South San Francisco women, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, Vice
Mayor Nagales; NAYS: Councilmember Nicolas and Mayor Addiego; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public were encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the
meeting via eComment by 4: 00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
The following individuals addressed the City Council to provide public comment:
• Mina Richardson, community member
• Alyssa Canfield, StarVista Program Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Flores requested the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Raymond Julio
DeNardi, a former resident of South San Francisco.
Councilmember Nicolas requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Romulo Singson Raval and
expressed her condolences to the family.
Vice Mayor Nagales requested an update on the unit occupancy for the Cadence project. City
Manager Futrell indicated that staff would follow-up with a report to Council. Vice Mayor Nagales
acknowledged the recent violent attacks to the Asian Community and thanked the Council for
bringing awareness and reconfirming their support.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar and engaged in discussion of specific item as
follows: Item 6 was pulled by Councilmember Nicolas, Item 10 was pulled by Councilmember
Coleman and Item 9 was pulled by Councilmember Flores for further discussion.
Item No. 6: Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification on the awarding process and whether
the project contingency was 10% or 20%. Senior Civil Engineer Torres provided clarification on the
project award process and stated the contingency was 20%.
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Councilmember Flores requested clarification on the determination of the streets in the project.
Senior Civil Engineer Torres indicated that the vicinity map were recently established and used an
algorithm to determine the streets.
Item No. 9: Councilmember Flores requested clarification on the capacity and performance
measures. Senior Planner Espiritu provided clarification on capacity with the various tiers and the
performance measures that were being used.
Item No. 10: Councilmember Coleman requested to enhance the ordinance language. City Attorney
Woodruff provided clarification on the process of adopting the ordnance if amendments were made.
The consensus from Council was to adopt the ordinance and then update it in the future. Vice
Mayor Nagales requested clarification of the gun lock program. Captain Campbell provided an
overview of the program.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of February 23, 2021 and February 24,
2021.
5. Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20. (Deanna Talavera,
Management Analyst II and Mark Sawicki, RSG)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 59-2021 awarding a construction contract to Bay Cities
Paving & Grading, Inc. of Concord, California for the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
(No. st2104, Bid No. 2644) in an amount not to exceed $2,541,450.00, authorizing a total
construction contract authority budget of $3,049,740.00, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 60-2021 determining the continued existence of an
emergency and the need to continue emergency repairs in response to the Sign Hill Diamond
Fire. (Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 61-2021 to amend the Professional Services Agreement
with Maze and Associates Authorizing a Two -Year Contract Extension for Professional
Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22 (Paul Harris, Financial Services
Manager)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 62-2021 amending the proclamation of a local health
emergency (adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 35-2020) to extend the Outdoor Dining
Pilot Program and provide related authorizations. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner and
Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
10. Report regarding Ordinance No. 1619-2021 adopting Chapter 10.58 of the Municipal Code
to require the safe storage of firearms in a residence. (Scott Campbell, Police Captain)
11. Report regarding Ordinance No. 1620-2021 authorizing the special levy of taxes within the
City of South San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2021-01. (Christina
Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
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Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent
Calendar items 4-11, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice
Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Report regarding conducting a Public Hearing on the City's housing, community, and
economic development needs for the City's Community Development Block Grant Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan. (Kris Romasanta, Community Development
Coordinator)
Vice Mayor Nagales recused himselffrom the item and left at 7:54 p.m.
Community Development Coordinator Romasanta introduced the item and provided background
information on the Public Hearing to be conducted for the Annual Action Plan.
Public Hearing opened: 7:56 p.m.
The following individual provided public comment:
• Melissa Lukin, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Peninsula
• Bernie Mellott, Executive Director, Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County
• Laura Fanucchi, Associate Executive Director, HIP Housing
• Amanda LeBlanc, Program Director, Rape Trauma Services
• Rachel Aceberos, Program Coordinator, Center for Independence of Individuals with
Disabilities
• Jill Morris, Executive Director, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse
• Ortensia Lopez, Executive Director, El Concilio San Mateo County
• Madison Priest, Development Officer, United Way Bay Area
• Daniella Guillen, Paralegal, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
• Cecilia Chu, Associate Director, Friends for Youth
Councilmember Flores thanked staff and the committee members for all their work. He inquired on
the status of IEP Collaborative Inc. Community Development Coordinator Romasanta provided an
overview of the challenges the organization faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraged
them to apply for the next funding cycle. Councilmember Flores inquired whether there was a
concern for the agencies not meeting the 20% goal due to the pandemic and whether they had
additional support. Community Development Coordinator Romasanta indicated that the
organizations had flexibility with the Department of Housing and Urban Development due to the
pandemic and they had the ability to adjust their goals in order for them to be in compliance.
Councilmember Nicolas thanked staff and stated she was proud to serve on the committee. The
programs would help improve the community and serve South San Francisco residents.
Councilmember Coleman thanked staff and expressed his appreciation for creating more open
space. He also thanked Councilmember Nicolas for serving with him on the CDBG Committee.
Public Hearing closed: 8:34 p.m.
Vice Mayor Nagales rejoined the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 63-2021 granting $260,000 to the San Mateo County
Strong Restaurant, Brewery & Winery Grant Program to fund 26 grants to eligible South
San Francisco businesses. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Coordinator).
Economic Development Coordinator Lucero presented the report and provided an overview of the
grant program. He introduced Roseanne Foust, President and CEO of San Mateo County Economic
Development Association. Ms. Foust thanked staff and the Council for their support for the
program. She provided an overview of the process and pending applications.
Councilmember Nicolas inquired whether South San Francisco businesses would be given priority.
Economic Development Coordinator Lucero indicated that 20% of the city's restaurants would be
receiving funding.
Councilmember Flores acknowledged the efforts of the entities that came together to provide this
service to the community. He inquired whether the funding for the program would be coming from
the General Fund. Economic Development Coordinator Lucero indicated that the funding would not
come from the General Funds account. Councilmember Flores inquired whether any of the
businesses were funded through the city's initial grant program. Economic Development
Coordinator Lucero Ernesto indicated that 12 restaurants received funding from the city's program
over 9 months ago.
Motion — Councilmember Flores/Second – Councilmember Nicolas: To adopt Resolution No. 63-
2021 granting $260,000 to the San Mateo County Strong Restaurant, Brewery & Winery Grant Program
to fund 26 grants to eligible South San Francisco businesses, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales; NAYS: Councilmember Nicolas and
Mayor Addiego; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
15. Report regarding adopting Resolution No. 64-2021 to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of San Mateo for a Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Center in South San Francisco. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Coordinator, and
Nell Selander, Deputy Director, Economic and Community Development Department)
Economic Development Coordinator Lucero presented the report and provided an overview of the
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center and the Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of San Mateo.
Councilmember Flores inquired on the number of businesses in South San Francisco that would be
assisted. Economic Development Coordinator Lucero indicated that the majority businesses using
the center would be from South San Francisco given the location.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To adopt Resolution No. 64-
2021 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo for a Small Business
and Entrepreneurship Center in South San Francisco, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Coleman, Flores, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None. -
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17. Report regarding Resolution No. 65-2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute
agreements with the State of California and C/CAG and authorizing budget amendment
21.046 to fund the City of South San Francisco Smart Corridor Expansion Project (Project
No. tr2002) construction phase. (Bianca Liu, Senior Civil Engineer)
Senior Civil Engineer Liu presented the report and provided background information on the Smart
Corridor Expansion Project.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: To adopt Resolution No. 65-
2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the State of California and C/CAG and
authorizing budget amendment 21.046 to fund the City of South San Francisco Smart Corridor
Expansion Project (Project No. tr2002) construction phase, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Coleman, Flores, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Coleman requested that a rental registry be considered in order to make better
informed decisions and protect renters. He requested that the School District be allowed to present a
proclamation at the next Council meeting on Anti -Asian racism. He expressed his sentiments
regarding the Anti -Asian racism and stated he attended various rallies to bring awareness.
Mayor Addiego requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Julio Cerquettini, Rose Bava,
Rudolph Bertolozzi, Enrico Aggio and Anne Watson Halstead.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting in memory of Enrico Aggio, Rose
Bava, Rudolph Bertolozzi, Julio Cerquettini, Raymond Julio DeNardi, Romulo Singson Raval, and
Anne Watson Halstead at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Cindy ila
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by:
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Mark Addiego
Mayor
Approved by the City Council: 5 / t Z / 2_(_)2_1
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