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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Hybrid In-PersonNirtual Meeting
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
City Council conducted this meeting in-person and remotely via the
ZOOM virtual meeting platform in accordance with California Governor
Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20, N-63-20, and N-08-21 and COVID-
19 pandemic protocols.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Addiego called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Councilmember Coleman, present in Council Chambers
Councilmember Flores, present in Council Chambers
Councilmember Nicolas, present in Council Chambers
Vice Mayor Nagales, present in Council Chambers
Mayor Addiego, present in Council Chambers
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation recognizing See's Candies 100th Anniversary. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
Councilmember Coleman read a proclamation recognizing See's Candie's 100th Anniversary into
the record. Pat Eagan, CEO, See's Candies, thanked the Council for their recognition and support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda.
The following individual provided a comment via Zoom for Administrative Business Item No. 3:
Aristel De la Cruz
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific item as follows.
2. Report regarding Resolution No. 198-2021 authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in grant
funding from Genentech to support the project South San Francisco: Connecting Then and
Now, a history partnership program with the Historical Society of South San Francisco
through the Library Department and approving Budget Amendment 22.028. (Valerie
Sommer, Library Director)
3. Report regarding Resolution No. 199-2021 approving the Third Amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in a Total Amount Not to
Exceed $200,000 for Labor Relations Consulting Services (Leah Lockhart, Human
Resources Director)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 200-2021 approving a five-year purchasing agreement for
body -worn cameras (BWC), mobile audio and video (MAV) equipment, video software, and
cloud storage services with Axon Enterprise Inc. in an amount not to exceed $710,660; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchasing agreement. (Tony Barrera, IT
Director)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 201-2021 authorizing the acceptance of donations
consisting of three concrete benches donated by Summer Hill Apartment Communities
valued at $7,320 and a baseball scoreboard donated by the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local 617 with an estimated value of $5,000. (Greg Mediati, Deputy
Director of Parks and Recreation)
Item No. 2 – Councilmember Flores acknowledged the generous contribution from Genentech to
the Historical Society and inquired about the outreach efforts in the Oldtown community. Adam
Elsholz, Assistant Library Director, provided an overview of their outreach efforts.
Item No. 4 – Councilmember Flores requested clarification on the vendor background. Tony
Barrera, Information Technology Director, provided an overview of the proposed agreement. Kevin
Watson from Axon Enterprise indicated that the agreement includes equipment replacement.
Item No. 5 – Councilmember Flores discussed mental health awareness and acknowledged
organizations that have installed bright yellow benches to assist those struggling with mental health.
He expressed his desire to establish a similar program to raise mental health awareness and remove
its stigma. Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation indicated that the benches had
not been installed and consideration would be given to a possible location.
The following individuals submitted eComments for Consent Calendar Item No. 4:
• Sara Matlin – ACLU (North Peninsula Chapter)
• Sue Carmichael – ACLU (North Peninsula Chapter)
The following individual provided a comment via Zoom for Consent Calendar Item No. 4:
• Cesar Rodriguez
• Eddy
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar
Items 2- 5, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor
Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public hearing opened: 6:32p.m.
6. Report regarding consideration of applications for a General Plan Amendment, Downtown
Station Area Specific Plan Amendment, Rezoning Map to Create a Planned Development
District, Design Review, Transportation Demand Management Plan, and Affordable Housing
Agreement proposal to allow a multi -family residential development consisting of 480 units
on 124 Airport Boulevard and 100 Produce Avenue, and associated California
Environmental Quality Act Analysis. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner and Tony Rozzi,
Chief Planner)
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Chief Planner Tony Rozzi presented the report. Zach Anderson, Hanover Company, provided an
overview of the proposed project and presentations timeline. Senior Planner Espiritu provided an
overview of the project and indicated that the project site is bordered on the east by Airport
Boulevard/Produce Avenue, on the south and west by Colma Creek, and on the north by the Caltrain
railroad tracks.
Councilmember Flores inquired about the proposed 60 -unit mix. Zach Anderson indicated that the
60 affordable units would mix 12 studios, 29 1 -bedroom units, 17 2 -bedroom units, and two 3 -
bedroom units. He inquired about bike lanes for the development, given its proximity to BART.
Chief Planner Rozzi provided an overview and explained the challenges with multimodal and
funding.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her satisfaction with the proposed project and inquired about the
60 -unit affordable housing. Zach Anderson provided an overview of the project.
Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the parking requirements due to the project's proximity to the
Caltrain station. Chief Planner Rozzi provided an overview of the parking requirements, and Zach
Anderson addressed parking challenges for the project.
The following individuals provided public comments:
• Juan Espinoza
• Edward Evans
The following individuals provided virtual (Zoom) public comments:
• Dashiell Leeds
• Eddy
• Cesar Rodriguez
• Javi
• Sean Armstrong
• Amy Felix — Conco Concrete Company
Councilmember Coleman expressed his concern with the project and the concerns posed by the
local union. He indicated that he would like to have the developer discuss with labor unions their
concerns and work collaboratively before the Council takes action.
Vice Mayor Nagales acknowledged the labor union concerns and expressed his desire to delay the
project until parties could meet and discuss further. He inquired about the impact of delays with the
postponement of the project.
City Manager Futrell indicated that the item could be brought back to Council for consideration at
the December 8, 2021, meeting.
Vice Mayor Nagales discussed SB35 and requested clarification of the project. City Attorney
Woodruff indicated that the project was not protected and provided an overview. He noted that the
project did not qualify for SB 330 protections, limiting the number of public hearings a city can
hold. The project is not subject to the limitation of the permit streamlining act because of the
General Plan amendment and zoning changes.
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Councilmember Flores inquired about the status of public hearings for this project and expressed his
desire for the consultant and labor unions to further discuss before Council action. City Attorney
Woodruff indicated that the City Council would be conducting the first public hearing.
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her support of the project and supported postponing action.
Mayor Addiego concurred with Councilmembers Flores and Nicolas for the consultant to discuss
labor union concerns.
The following individual submitted eComment for Public Hearing Item No. 6
John Baker
Motion — Councilmember Flores /Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: To postpone and continue the
item to the December 8, 2021, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and
Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
6a. Resolution adopting the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment consistent with
the 2040 Plan Bay Area Environmental Impact Report in accordance with Section 21155.2 of
the California Public Resources Code.
This item was not heard.
6b. Ordinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map (RZ18-0003) to create a Planned
Development District to allow the construction of a multi -family residential development
consisting of 480 units on parcels comprising 124 Airport Boulevard and 100 Produce Avenue
This item was not heard.
6c. Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment, Downtown Station Area Specific Plan
Amendment, Rezoning Map to create a Planned Development District, Design Review,
Transportation Demand Management Plan, and Affordable Housing Agreement proposal to
allow a multi -family residential development consisting of 480 units on parcels comprising 124
Airport Boulevard and 100 Produce Avenue
This item was not heard.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Meeting recessed.• 8:28 p.m.
Meeting resumed.• 8:38 p.m.
7. Report regarding consideration of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School
District concerning the use and duties of School Liaison Officers (SLOs) (Amy Ferguson,
Management Fellow)
Management Fellow Amy Ferguson presented the report and provided an overview of the updates
done to the MOU by the South San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees.
Vice Mayor Nagales requested clarification on the independent investigation by the district
regarding SOL performance and review. Police Chief Azzopardi indicated that the district
incorporated the language. City Attorney Woodruff clarified the district's right to investigate a
complaint and indicated that the district did not have the authority to investigate city staff.
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Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification on the city's SLO program evaluation and
assessment meetings. City Manager Futrell indicated that the parties for the city would be the City
Manager or designee. City Attorney Woodruff stated that evaluation of the program is a staff level
communication between the City Manager and District Superintendent with final performance
review by the Council and the School Board.
Councilmember Flores expressed his concern with title inconsistencies and requested a clause
indicating that no changes could be incorporated without approval from their respective boards.
City Manager Futrell indicated that the district included the language in question by
Councilmember Flores and noted the city's request for a copy of the survey data the district was
collecting.
Councilmember Coleman clarified the necessity of an MOU based on CA Education Code 902 and
Penal Code 245. He noted that an officer must respond to calls for emergency assistance regardless
of a formal MOU. He requested that the MOU clarify roles and responsibilities for both parties.
The following individual submitted eComment for Administrative Business Item No. 7
• Elizabeth Mathiasen
• John Baker
The following individuals provided virtual (Zoom) public comments:
• Eddy
• Cesar Rodriguez
• Javi
• Samantha Avila
• Olga Perez
Motion Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve by motion, an
updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of South San Francisco and the
South San Francisco Unified School District concerning the use and duties of School Liaison
Officers (SLOs), with minor changes discussed by the Council, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. in memory of
Antoinette (Toni) Fraschieri.
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Approved by:
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