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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL
LIFO- CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 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
At the request of City Manager Futrell, the City Council heard Administrative Business Item No. 18
after Presentation No. 3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Finance Director Salisbury provided an updated on the city's Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A.
Mayor Addiego requested a moment of silence for the victims of the mass shooting that occurred at
a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) facility in San Jose, CA.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Janice Martir, student at El Camino High
School, and Cyrus Ramesh, student at South San Francisco High School, as the 2021 Jack
Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship Award Recipients. (Mark Addiego,
Mayor)
Cultural Arts Commissioner DeNatale provided an overview of the Jack Drago Cultural Arts
Commission Youth Art Scholarship program and recognized recipients Janice Martir, student at El
Camino High School, and Cyrus Ramesh, student at South San Francisco High School. On June 7,
2021, the staff will display the public art on the city's website, and the public is invited to view the
gallery online.
2. Proclamation honoring Charlene "Shane" Looper, Cultural Arts Commissioner, (Mark
Addiego, Mayor)
Mayor Addiego read into the record a proclamation recognizing former Cultural Arts Commissioner
Charlene "Shane" Looper for her years of service. Shane thanked the Council and staff for their
support and recognition.
3. Presentation on Reimagine SamTrans. (Jessica Epstein, and Jonathan Steketee with
Sam Trans)
Jonathan Steketee, Planning Manager, SamTrans, provided an overview of the Reimagine
SamTrans alternative plan and guiding principles. Jessica Epstein, Government and Community
Affairs Officer, encouraged the community to participate in the community survey posted on the
SamTrans website, which will close on May 31, 2021. She invited the community to join an in-
person event that will be held in collaboration with the South San Francisco Public Library and
Friends of Old Town on Saturday, June 5, 2021. For more information, visit
www.reimaginesamtrans.com/alternatives
The following individual provided public comment:
• Sonny Koya
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS - Item taken out of order
18. Report regarding consideration of countywide bus service changes proposed under the
Reimagine SamTrans project. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
City Manager Futrell solicited council input to the proposed alternatives for future submittal to the
SamTrans board. Senior Transportation Planner Espiritu presented the report and provided an
overview.
Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the changes to the school routes. Jonathan Steketee provided an
overview of the proposed changes and peek service.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her concern with the timing of proposed changes and noted the
changes to the current workforce, i.e., virtual vs. onsite, leading to reduced ridership. She requested
that staff advocate for Route 292 and reiterated the importance of reducing Greenhouse Emissions.
Councilmember Flores expressed his disappointment with the proposed changes and
communication. He requested that SamTrans provide additional outreach to South San Francisco.
Jessica Epstein provided an overview of their outreach efforts throughout the County.
Councilmember Coleman requested clarification on the proposed changes. Jessica Epstein provided
an overview of the process and current routes.
Council provided input and requested that staff advocate for keeping Route 292; oppose school
route changes; advocate for late-night service; advocate for service to Oyster Point, and additional
routes when feasible.
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Ethan Mizzi
• Karyl Matsumoto
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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.
Deputy City Clerk Rodriguez read into the record two public comments from anonymous residents.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nicolas thanked participants of the United WE Appointment projects. She invited
the public to participate the speaker series hosted by SITIKE on May 271h. She expressed her
condolences to the families that lost a loved one in today's mass shooting in San Jose, CA.
Councilmember Nicolas thanked the participants of the UnitedWE Appointments Project. She
invited the public to join the Real Talk - Speaker Series in Honor of Mental Health Awareness
Month hosted by the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Sitike Counseling Center on
Thursday, May 27, 2021. She expressed her condolences to the families that lost a loved one in the
mass shooting in San Jose, CA.
Councilmember Flores expressed his concern with the rise in thefts of catalytic converters. He
requested staff to consider a three -pronged approach to address the theft, incorporating public
outreach, possible partnerships with local body shops to etch VIN#'s to catalytic converters to deter
theft, like Santa Clarita Valley's approach.
Councilmember Coleman expressed his concern with the end of state eviction moratorium on June
30, 2021. He proposed an interim 120 -day eviction moratorium beginning July 1, 2021. City
Manager Futrell indicated that staff continues to monitor legislation and will proceed as the Council
desires. Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development Selander provided an
overview of the city's Rent Relief Program and funding.
Vice Mayor Nagales discussed SB 91: COVID-19 Relief for California Landlords and Tenants. He
suggested that the city consider a 3 -month moratorium to allow tenants time to apply, pending
action from the County. He expressed his condolences to the families of the mass shooting victims
that occurred in San Jose, CA. He encouraged community members to receive the COVID-19
vaccine and noted that 72.8% of South San Francisco residents had received the vaccine.
Mayor Addiego requested to adjourn in memory of South San Francisco resident Frances Regalia.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific item as follows.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of April 14, 2021. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City
Clerk)
5. Report recommending to accept the construction improvements of the Linden Avenue Phase
1 Traffic Calming Improvements Project (st1601). (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
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6. Report regarding Resolution No. 92-2021 approving an environmental testing services
agreement for laboratory testing services with Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $175,000 annually for Fiscal Years 2021-2022, 2022-2023,
2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement. (Andrew Wemmer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 93-2021 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. 94-2021 to accept the construction improvements of the
Grand Boulevard Initiative Project: Phase I (stl403) and Phase II (stl502). (Matthew Ruble,
Principal Engineer).
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 95-2021 accepting a grant in the amount of $29,750.40
from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Northern California Community Benefits Programs to
support COVID-19 Vaccine Equity in South San Francisco and approving budget
amendment 21.051. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 96-2021 approving a consultant services agreement with
Dysert Environmental, Inc. for environmental sampling services in an amount not to exceed
$90,000 annually, for fiscal years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and
2025-2026; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement (Andrew Wemmer,
Environmental Compliance Supervisor).
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 97-2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
professional services contract with Zoon Engineering, Inc. of Emeryville, California for
construction management and inspection services for the Smart Corridors Expansion Project
(Project No. tr2002) in an amount not to exceed $550,700 for a total budget of $633,305.
(Bianca Liu, Senior Engineer)
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 98-2021 approving a one-year extension of a services
agreement for the maintenance of the Emergency Standby Generators, 480V
Utility/Generator Paralleling Switchgear and Cogeneration Engine Generator at the Water
Quality Control Plant with Peterson Power Systems in an amount not to exceed $225,000 for
fiscal year 2021-22 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Brian
Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent)
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 99-2021 awarding a construction contract to Murphy
Industrial Coatings, Inc. of Signal Hill, California for the Water Quality Control Plant and
Pump Station Coating and Corrosion Protection Project, Phase Two and Three for a total
construction budget of $1,038,644.40, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
agreement on behalf of the City. (Brian Schumacker, Plant Superintendent, and Peter
Vorametsanti, Engineering Division Consultant/ Project Manager)
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14. Report regarding Resolution No. 100-2021 awarding landscape maintenance services
agreements to Frank and Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc. of Hayward, California for
citywide right-of-way landscape maintenance services in an amount not to exceed
$616,064, and to Gothic Landscaping of San Jose, California for Common Greens landscape
maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $792,416 for a twenty-four (24) month
term and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23
Operating Budgets pursuant to budget amendment # 22.002 (Greg Mediati, Deputy Director
of Parks and Recreation).
15. Report regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1621-2021 amending the contract between the
Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of
South San Francisco to implement the ability for Classic Miscellaneous members in the
Executive Management Unit to increase their portion of the employer share of their
CalPERS pension costs. (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
16. Report regarding Ordinance
Francisco Municipal Code to
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No. 1622-2021 repealing Chapter 11.44 of the South San
eliminate the mandatory licensing of a bicycle or motorized
ithin the City of South San Francisco. (Sky Woodruff, City
Motion Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Consent Calendar
items 4 - 16, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor
Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
17. Report regarding a motion to approve the program concept for the Shop Local Gift Card
Program (Heather Ruiz, Management Analyst)
Management Analyst Ruiz presented the report, provided an overview of the proposed initiative,
and indicated that the funds would be used from the General Fund and submitted to the American
Recovery Act for reimbursement.
Councilmember Flores thanked staff for their work and their commitment to the program and noted
that the purchase of tobacco and alcohol would be prohibited.
Councilmember Nicolas inquired about the targeted households and the disbursement process.
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood provided an overview of the
program.
Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification of the program, including participant data. Economic
and Community Development Director Greenwood provided an overview of the program. He
indicated that staff would track beneficiaries and merchant participation.
Councilmember Coleman expressed his support. Mayor Addiego suggested that the item be
brought back for the second round of applications if the program is successful.
Motion —Councilmember Flores/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve by motion the
program concept for the Shop Local Gift Card Program, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice -Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
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19. Report regarding Resolution No. 101-2021 approving the Second Amendment to the Exclusive
Negotiating Rights Agreement with Firehouse Work LLC and Eden Housing for the disposition
of the old firehouse property located at 201 Baden Avenue (Julie Barnard, Economic
Development Coordinator).
Economic Development Coordinator Barnard presented the report and provided an overview of the
project. Andrea Osgood of Eden Housing provided an overview of their organization and thanked
Council for the opportunity.
Mayor Addiego and Vice Mayor Nagales informed the Council of their previous conversation with
Dawn Merkes and Andrea Gifford of Group 4, and Andrea Osgood of Eden Housing regarding the
project. Vice Mayor Nagales expressed his concern about the cost of affordable housing. Andrea
Osgood provided an overview of the project and encouraged work and live preferences for future
tenants.
Councilmembers Nicolas and Flores expressed their support of the project.
Councilmember Coleman requested clarification of the project. Economic Development
Coordinator Barnard provided an overview and clarified that the sale would be to Firehouse Works.
He inquired about the possibility of a 100 -year lease for the city to keep the land for future public
use.
Mayor Addiego expressed his support of the proposed project. City Manager Futrell indicated that
the staff would bring a closed session item to Council.
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Ethan Mizzi
Motion —Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Vice -Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 101-
2021, approving the Second Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with Firehouse
Work LLC and Eden Housing for the disposition of the old firehouse property located at 201 Baden
Avenue, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice -Mayor
Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
20. Report regarding Resolution No. 102-2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the County of San Mateo for continued provision of animal control services
for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2021, not to exceed $662,368 for FY 2021/22.
Assistant City Manager Ranals presented the report and provided an overview of the Animal
Control Services Agreement with the County of San Mateo for FY 2021-2026.
Councilmember Flores inquired about the patrolling of city parks. Lori Morton-Feazell, Regional
Director of Animal Care, provided an overview of the proposed patrolling program by Animal
Control Officers and clarified the process for responding to Mountain Lion Calls by the Peninsula
Humane Society.
Mayor Addiego inquired about the response time for the removal of dead animals on city streets.
Lori Morton-Feazell indicated that the contract reflects a change of response time to 18 hours once
the call is received. He inquired about the possibility of hosting a licensing event in South San
Francisco. Lori Morton-Feazell indicated that residents could register online using PetData, the
Burlingame Lantos Non-profit shelter, and the County facility on 37th Avenue in San Mateo. She
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will provide promotional materials for the city to post online to increase licensing.
Motion —Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No.
102-2021 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo for
continued provision of animal control services for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2021, not to
exceed $662,368 for FY 2021/22, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and
Nicolas, Vice -Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
21. Report regarding an ordinance to amend Title 15 of the South San Francisco Municipal
Code to adopt Reach Codes for Electrical Energy and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(Alex Greenwood, Director of Economic and Community Development)
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood introduced Farhad Farahmand,
Energy Consultant with TRC, who provided an overview of the proposed project.
Councilmember Coleman expressed his support of the proposed ordinance. He indicated that he is
interested in pursuing the second wave of Reach Codes to include the commercial sector in the
future, including solar requirements for residential and commercial, and green roofing. He
suggested following the San Mateo County Reach Codes model.
Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification on building cost. Economic and Community
Development Director Greenwood and Farhad Farahmand provided clarification of the All -Electric
new construction costs.
Councilmember Flores and Mayor Addiego thanked Councilmember Nicolas for her efforts to help
the city address Greenhouse Emissions.
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Terry Nagel
• Jared Johnson
« Robert Whitehair
Joanna Gardias
® Diane Bailey – Campaign for Fossil Free Buildings in Silicon Valley
Dashiell Leeds – Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
® Brooke Hodge
Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification on the errata sheet as presented to Council. City
Attorney Woodruff clarified and noted that the updated errata sheet was distributed to Council and
uploaded to the website for public viewing. The sheet provides clarifications to ensure that projects
that fall into one of the discussed exceptions comply with State requirements regarding the
installation of EV charging stations.
Motion Councilmember Nicolas/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To introduce and waive
further reading of an ordinance to amend Title 15 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to
adopt Reach Codes for Electrical Energy and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, with changes
outlined in the errata sheet, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and
Nicolas, Vice -Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
22. San Mateo County City Selection Committee discussion and motion to approve an alternate
to the City Selection Committee. (MarkAddiego, Mayor)
Mayor Addiego discussed the candidates seeking appointments on various committees. He
indicated that in his absence, Councilmember Coleman would serve as the alternate for the meeting
scheduled on Friday, May 28, 2021.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered Closed Session: 9:51 p. m.
Resumed from Closed Session: 10:42 p.m.
23. Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director, Donna
Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee organization: AFSCME, Local 829; Confidential Unit - Teamsters Local 856;
Mid -management Unit - Teamsters Local 856; and International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 39
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Addiego: Council gave direction to their negotiators.
24. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
One potential case
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Addiego: Council gave direction to initiate litigation, the
particulars of which will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry once filed unless an exception
applies.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting in memory of the victims of the
mass shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) facility in San Jose, CA and
South San Francisco resident, Frances Regalia at 10:43 p.m.
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