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Resolution: RES 148-2021
File Number: 21-599 Enactment Number: RES 148-2021
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A $200,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM COUNTY OF
SAN MATEO TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE NORTH COUNTY BUSINESS RESOURCE
CENTER AND APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER 22.012 APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS.
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors approved an
appropriation of $200,000 for the implementation of a business assistance center to serve the northern
part of San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution 64-2021, attached as
Exhibit A, which approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with County of San Mateo that
defined a partnership and financial relationship for the North County Business Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2021, the City Council approved a resolution appropriating $2
million funding at least two years of operations of the Economic Mobility Resource Hub and approving
one-year contracts with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center ("Renaissance") to operate the North
County Business Resource Center and JobTrain to provide workforce development services; and
WHEREAS, the approved and executed MOU with County of San Mateo included a financial
contribution of $200,000 towards first-year expenses of the North County Business Resource Center
operated by Renaissance; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be used to amend the FY 2021-22 General Fund operating budget
for the Economic and Community Development Department with no net impact to the appropriation of
the funds; and
WHEREAS, Budget Amendment Number 22.012 will augment the $2 million City Council
already approved for the Economic Mobility Resource Hub.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby accepts the $200,000 County of San Mateo contribution for the
North County Business Resource Center and approves Budget Amendment Number 22.012
appropriating the funds in the Economic and Community Development Department General Fund
operating budget.
Exhibit A: Approved City of South San Francisco Resolution 64-2021
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File Number: 21-599
Enactment Number., RES 148-2021
At a meeting of the City Council on 7/28/2021, a motion was made by Councilmember Nicolas,
seconded by Councilmember Coleman, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Addiego, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Nicolas, Councilmember
Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by
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City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 64-2021
File Number: 21-214 Enactment Number: RES 64-2021
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN
MATEO DEFINING A PARTNERSHIP AND
FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP FOR A BUSINESS AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER IN SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO.
WHEREAS, beginning on March 16, 2020, Shelter in Place health orders began to widely
affect all businesses in San Mateo County, as well as throughout the country, lasting for much of 2020
and into 2021; and
WHEREAS, the effects of the Pandemic have created drastic economic outcomes to many
businesses, but especially the most vulnerable small businesses such as non-English speaking business
owners and those separated by the digital divide; and
WHEREAS, small businesses in San Mateo County have been challenged by a reduction in
workforce, a lack of working capital, a difficulty in obtaining COVID relief programs, and an overall
need to revamp their business model to survive in a post-COVID economy; and
WHEREAS, at its February 23, 2021 South San Francisco City Council Special Meeting, a
study session was held to discuss the implementation of an economic mobility initiative to create a
Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center within the City of South San Francisco to enhance
business assistance services and centralize them into both a virtual and brick -and -mortar location near
the City's downtown; and
WHEREAS, at its March 9, 2021 County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors Meeting, an
appropriation of $200,000 was approved for the implementation of a business assistance center to serve
the northern part of San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, the funding contribution from San Mateo County would support the City of San
Francisco's effort to create the Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center through a Memorandum
of Understanding ("MOU") for the initial phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, the components of the MOU include a one year term, a fifty-fifty split of all hard
costs associated with the Center, the City entering into a contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship
Center
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File Number. 21-214 Enactment Number. RES 64-2021
Renaissance") as the preferred partner to offer initial small business assistance services, with the
County funding the first phase of the contract with Renaissance expected to be in the range of $75,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco hereby approves the MOU in substantially the form attached, allowing the City and County to
partner in regional and local efforts to help small businesses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute
the MOU, and to make any revisions, amendments, or modifications, deemed necessary to carry out the
intent of this resolution which do not materially alter or increase the City's obligations thereunder,
subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Exhibit A - draft MOU with San Mateo County
At a meeting of the City Council on 3/24/2021, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Nagales, seconded by
Councilmember Coleman, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Addiego, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Nicolas, Councilmember
Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by A4 #ZAI W4iosaGoveaAcosta, City Clerk
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