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WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 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
No changes
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Deputy Director Mediati invited the community to participate in Movie Night on July 16th at
Orange Memorial Park and encouraged them to provide input on the Citywide Arts, Centennial
Way Trail, and Orange Memorial Park master plans.
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.
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Mayor Addiego announced that Councilmember Flores would be serving as City Council Liaison to
the Housing Authority. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Chris Ramos,
grandfather of the former City Clerk Krista Martinelli.
Vice Mayor Nagales offered his condolences to the Martinelli family and shared that the Caltrain
Station had secured funding for the project from the Transportation Authority. He stated that the
City Manager and himself met with the new Caltrans Director to discuss trash left in their area of
operations. The meeting was positive, and they would continue to monitor the trash situation.
Councilmember Nicolas joined in paying tribute to Chris Ramos and expressed condolences to the
family. She informed the community that the City of South San Francisco was approximately 73%
vaccinated, and over 81 % had received the first dose. Councilmember Nicolas stated that with the
current surge of the Delta variant, she urged the community to get vaccinated or to reach out to
obtain more information. There is a vaccination clinic every Friday from five to eight at 306 Spruce
Avenue. Members of the community 70 years of age or older can get six one-way rides a month for
only five dollars through the Got Wheels Program. In addition, low-income community members
who do not have access to a computer and internet can qualify for a free laptop and internet service.
Interested community members should call (650) 829-6620.
Councilmember Coleman expressed his condolences to the Ramos family and thanked city staff for
their work on the vaccine clinics. He provided an overview of the catalytic converters program
pioneered by Councilmember Flores and would like the Council to consider keeping the food
delivery caps.
Councilmember Flores expressed his condolences to the Martinelli family and thanked
Councilmember Coleman for providing an overview of the etching program for catalytic converters.
He requested that the city continue to monitor the pedestrian foot traffic near the construction sites
of the Civic Center and the Police Headquarters.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific item as follows. Items 3, S and 11 were pulled for further discussion.
1. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of May 12, 2021, May 25, 2021, and May
26, 2021.
2. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meeting of August 11, 2021. (Rosa Govea
Acosta, City Clerk)
3. Report recommending City Council reject all bids received for the 2021 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project (st2106). (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 131-2021 authorizing an agreement between the San
Mateo County Library and the South San Francisco Public Library to provide staffing for the
Big Lift Inspiring Summers program in South San Francisco and approving Budget
Amendment 22.008 accepting up to $13,000 in reimbursement funding. (Adam Elsholz,
Assistant Library Director)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 132-2021 authorizing the acceptance of $4,435 in funding
from San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to support a 30 -Day Vote
Center at the Main Library for the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election and
approving Budget Amendment 22.009. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 133-2021 approving Budget Amendment 22.006
appropriating $100,000 in the Public Works Department operating budget for Fiscal Year
2021-22 for the Free South City Shuttle Outreach Enhancements Project. (Marissa Garren,
Department of Public Works)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 134-2021 authorizing the acceptance of $2,000 in grant
funding from the California State Library to support Lunch at the Library Pop-up
Programming for youth during Summer 2021 and approving Budget Amendment 22.010.
(Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
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8. Report regarding Resolution No. 135-2021 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)
9. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 136-2021 accepting a grant from the San
Francisco Bay Restoration Authority in an amount up to $595,000 for planning studies and
community engagement of the Colma Creek Restoration and Adaptation Project and
approving a grant agreement, and adoption of Resolution No. 137-2021 approving a
consultant services agreement with Hassell Group and approving budget amendment
number 22.007. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager and Tony Rozzi, Chief
Planner)
10. Report regarding approval of Resolution No. 138-2021 accepting the Fourth Amendment to
an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with Ensemble Investments, LLC for a
proposed hotel development at Oyster Point. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development
Coordinator)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 139-2021 approving Amendment No. 7 to the Employment
Agreement between Michael Futrell and the City of South San Francisco. (Sky Woodruff,
City Attorney)
Item 3- Mayor Addiego requested clarification on the bidding process that included the City of
Brisbane. Public Works Director Kim provided an overview of the bidding process for the
project.
Item 5- Vice Mayor Nagales requested the number of voters that used the voting center at the
Main Library in the last election. City Clerk Acosta stated that in the last election 3,772 voters
used the Main Library Vote Center.
Item 11- Mayor Addiego 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. He stated that the employment agreement between Charles Michael Futrell and the City of
South San Francisco would increase his base salary by 3% to $307,590.40, effective April 28,
2021. The 3% percent is the same as the increase that all other city employees received, and the
agreement term will be extended to April 7, 2025.
Motion —Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Consent Calendar
items 1- 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 a public hearing to receive input from the community regarding the
redrawing of election district boundaries and approving redistricting schedule. (Rosa Govea
Acosta, City Clerk and Kristen Parks, National Demographics Corporation)
Public Hearing opened: 6:29 p.m.
Public Hearing closed.• 7:11 p.m.
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Kristen Parks from National Demographics Corporation (NDC) provided an overview of the
Redistricting process that the city was currently undertaking. She provided an updated timeline for
the project and shared the initial demographic analysis of the existing City Council districts in South
San Francisco. She provided an overview of the mapping tools and requested feedback from the
Council on which tools they would like to use for the process.
Vice Mayor Nagales stated he favored using the paper maps and the online tool that was using the
previous redistricting process.
Councilmember Nicolas stated she was also in favor of using both mapping tools.
Councilmember Flores inquired how soon the mapping tools would be available to the public and
whether residents would receive training. Ms. Parks stated that NDC would provide videos for
training purposes within three to four weeks from when the data is released.
Councilmember Coleman inquired on the outreach to use the tools and requested that staff target
communities that do not provide maps. Ms. Parks stated that the California Fair Maps Act required
new outreach to be conducted, and it was a decision of the city on how much outreach they wanted
to do. City Clerk Acosta stated that the redistricting webpage would be available tomorrow for the
public and would host community workshops and events to encourage public participation.
Motion —Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve the redistricting
schedule, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor
Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
13. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 140-2021 approving the creation of South San
Francisco's Guaranteed Income pilot program and approving budget amendment number
22.011 appropriating $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. (Christina Fernandez,
Assistant to the City Manager, Nell Selander, Deputy Director of Economic & Community
Development, and Jane Chandler, YMCA
Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez provided the report and background information on the
demographics of South San Francisco. The city is the first city in San Mateo County to consider
creating a guaranteed income program and as such, was asked to share our lessons learned with the
Mayor and staff at the City of Mountain View. Vice Mayor Nagales and City staff met with the City
of Mountain View to share our experiences in program design and philanthropy. The Mountain
View City Council appropriated $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a
guaranteed income program. Mountain View staff indicate launching a guaranteed income program
in 2022.
She stated that the program would provide $500 a month for 12 months to approximately 135
eligible families. The program required case management at intake and incentivized data collection
throughout the process. Participants will be offered financial resources and tools throughout the
course of the program. Program administrators would provide the city with quarterly reports on
client spending trends and data from pre- and post -program surveys. Post -program, participants
would be incentivized to provide quarterly surveys to track their economic mobility and to provide
connections to additional resources as needed.
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Jane Chandler, Director from the YMCA provided an overview of the program and the various
program requirements.
Vice Mayor Nagales inquired on the financial literacy portion of the program and expressed the
importance of breaking the cycle of poverty. Ms. Chandler provided an overview of the structure of
the financial literacy portion of the program. Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification on the
usage of funds for the participants. Ms. Chandler stated there were no strings attached to the funds
and it was up to the participants to make sound financial decisions. Vice Mayor Nagales thanked the
Council and city staff for bringing all their work on this program.
Councilmember Nicolas inquired whether the participants were required to have bank accounts and
would undocumented residents be eligible. Ms. Chandler stated that the program was designed to
consider undocumented residents and they could open a bank account without a social security
number. Councilmember Nicolas inquired on the tier system and on other services provided by the
YMCA in addition to the program. Ms. Chandler stated that the YMCA also offered mental health
programs.
Councilmember Coleman inquired about the data collection process and thanked city staff, and
everyone involved for bringing this program forward. Ms. Chandler provided an overview of the
data collection process.
Councilmember Flores thanked Vice Mayor Nagales and city staff for all their time spent on this
program. He requested clarification on whether the data collection would be aggregated or
desegregated. Assistant to the City Manager Fernandez stated that the data collection would
aggregate. Councilmember Flores addressed concerns from the community about customer service
and whether the YMCA was prepared to handling the demand. Ms. Chandler stated that they were
prepared to hire before the launch of the program.
Mayor Addiego thanked Ms. Chandler for the services that the YMCA provided to the community.
He requested clarification on tier priorities and the form of payment. Assistant to the City Manager
Fernandez provided the clarification on the priorities and form of payment. Mayor Addiego
requested that Council increase the program from $800,000 to $1,000,000. The consensus of the
Council was to increase the appropriation from $800,000 to $1,000,000.
Motion —Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 140-
2021 approving the creation of South San Francisco's Guaranteed Income pilot program and
approving budget amendment number 22.011 appropriating $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan
Act funds, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor
Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
Meeting recessed: 8:1Op. m.
Meeting resumed: 8:20 p.m.
14. Report regarding a resolution to approve the successor Memorandums of Understanding
between the City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) Local 829, Teamsters Local 856 - Mid Management Unit, Teamsters Local 856 -
Confidential Unit, and International Union of Operation Engineers (IUOE) Local 39 for July
1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, and a resolution approving associated amendments to the City's
Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
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Human Resources Director Lockhart provided the report and background information on the
negotiations for the seven represented bargaining units and the unrepresented Executive
Management Unit. In 2021, the MOUs for four of the city's bargaining units were set to expire on
June 30, 2021. Council directed staff to negotiate successor agreements with the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829, Teamsters Local 856
- Mid Management Unit, Teamsters Local 856 - Confidential Unit, and International Union of
Operation Engineers (IUOE) Local 39 within parameters established by Council. The appointed
negotiators met and conferred with each unit, and reached tentative agreements with each, and each
unit's respective membership ratified these tentative agreements.
She stated that each Memorandum of Understanding was effective for a one-year term, from July 1,
2021, to June 30, 2022, and provided an across-the-board wage adjustment of three percent (3%). In
addition, the City's Salary and Wage Schedule was updated at least annually by Council resolution,
reflecting any negotiated wage adjustments, changes or modifications to job classifications, and any
other wage or salary adjustments as directed by Council.
14a.Resolution No. 141-2021 approving the successor Memorandums of Understanding
between the City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) Local 829, Teamsters Local 856 - Mid Management Unit, Teamsters Local 856
- Confidential Unit, and International Union of Operation Engineers (IUOE) Local 39 for
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Motion —Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 141-
2021 approving the successor Memorandums of Understanding between the City and the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829, Teamsters Local 856
- Mid Management Unit, Teamsters Local 856 - Confidential Unit, and International Union of
Operation Engineers (IUOE) Local 39 for July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
14b.Resolution No. 142-2021 to approve amendments to the Salary and Wage Schedule for the
City of South San Francisco to provide for negotiated and recommended wage adjustments.
Motion —Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 142
2021 to approve amendments to the Salary and Wage Schedule for the City of South San Francisco
to provide for negotiated and recommended wage adjustments, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
15. Report regarding an ordinance adding Chapter 2.83 to the South San Francisco Municipal
Code establishing a Youth Commission. (Ashley Crociani, Policy Analyst)
Policy Analyst Crociani presented the report and provided background information on the current
Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The proposed ordinance established a 15 -member Youth
Commission, composed of members aged 14 to 22 who live within the limits of South San
Francisco or the South San Francisco Unified School District ("SSFUSD").
She stated that upon formation by Council, the proposed ordinance states the initial members of the
new Youth Commission would be the same 23 members of the existing YAC, serving an initial term
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of one year from the effective date of the ordinance. After the initial one-year term, Council would
advertise for applicants and appoint Youth Commission members as with all other city boards and
commissions, striving to maintain a geographic representation of South San Francisco's
neighborhoods. Appointed members serve a term of two years. The Youth Commission shall hold
regular meetings at least once every two months.
Policy Analyst Crociani introduced the current chair of the Youth Advisory Council, Ethan Mizzi.
He provided an overview of the responsibilities of the commission. The Youth Commission would
be responsible for: identifying the concerns and needs of the children and youth of South San
Francisco, examining existing social, economic, educational, and recreational programs for children
and youth, developing and proposing plans that support or improve such programs, and making
recommendations to the Council.
Assistant City Clerk Avila read into the record the public comments from an anonymous person and
the following individuals:
• Denton Murphy
The following provided public comments:
• John Baker
• Pat Murray
• Calvin Quick
• James Ruigomez
• Melissa Hua
• Isabela Molina
• Aaron (they/them)
• Dekaye Hailu
Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification on the number of commission members and topics the
commission would be bringing forward. Chair Mizzi provided clarification on the number of
commission members and an overview of the expected work plan. City Attorney Woodruff stated
that the commission would review topics and do research. The commission would discuss issues
and make recommendations to Council.
Councilmember Flores inquired on the attendance of the current commission and whether there was
a policy for absences. Chair Mizzi stated that attendance was kept, and most members participated
in all meetings and noted there were procedures for absences. Councilmember Flores inquired what
would be the benefit of forming the commission. Chair Mizzi stated that YAC does not operate
under an established ordinance, and therefore there is no formal structure or legality.
Councilmember Flores stated the importance of the commission following all the state, federal and
local laws, and policies.
Mayor Addiego stated the importance of the Brown Act and City Attorney Woodruff provided an
overview of Brown Act.
City Clerk Acosta stated that once the commission was established her office would be responsible
for taking attendance reports from the commission and provide them to Council. In addition, the
commission be required to take the AB 1234 Ethics Training.
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Councilmember Coleman thanked the Youth Advisory Commission and Chair Mizzi for their work
and commitment.
Mayor Addiego stated the importance of staggering the terms of the Youth Commission. Chair
Mizzi agreed.
Councilmember Nicolos inquired on how the commission would maintain geographic
representation of South San Francisco. Chair Mizzi stated that it would be a goal; however, it was
not a requirement.
Motion —Councilmember Coleman/Second – Councilmember Flores: To introduce and waive
further reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 2.83 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code
establishing a Youth Commission, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and
Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nicolas invited the community to join the Commission on Racial and Social Equity
meeting on July 21St
Mayor Addiego announced that the upcoming City Council meeting on July 26th would be a hybrid
meeting. The community was invited to join the meeting in-person at 33 Arroyo Drive, should they
be unable to attend online.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered Closed Session: 9:11 p.m.
Resumed from Closed Session: 9:40 p.m.
16. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Properties: 201 Linden Avenue
Agency Negotiators: Alex Greenwood, Director of Economic and Community Development;
Nell Selander, Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development; and Julie Barnard,
Economic Development Coordinator
Negotiating Parties: Giorgi Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
17. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Properties: 201 Baden Avenue (APN 012-335-100 and APN 012-335-110)
Agency Negotiators: Alex Greenwood, ECD Director; Nell Selander, ECD Deputy Director; and
Julie Barnard, Economic Development Coordinator
Negotiating Parties: Firehouse Work, LLC and Eden Housing.
Under Negotiation: Review of Price and Terms
Report out of Closed Sessions by Mayor Addiego: Council provided direction to negotiators.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Cindy A la
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by:
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Mark Addiego
Mayor
Approved by the City Council:
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