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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Teleconference via Zoom
The City Council may meet by teleconference, consistent with the Brown Act as
amended by AB 361 (2021. Under the amended rules, the City will not provide a
physical location for members of the public to participate in the teleconference
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Nagales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Vice Mayor Nicolas, present
Mayor Nagales, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagales led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Parks and Recreation Director Greg Mediati.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate congratulating City Clerk Govea Acosta for achieving her Master Municipal Clerk
designation (MMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. (Mark Nagales,
Mayor)
Mayor Nagales read into the record a certificate congratulating City Clerk Govea Acosta for the
designation of Master Municipal Clerk. City Clerk Govea Acosta thanked the Council for the
recognition and noted that she is one of six City Clerks in San Mateo County to achieve this
designation.
2. Presentation by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on the San Mateo 101 Managed
Lanes Project North of I-380 (Eunejune Kim, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Joe Hurley,
San Mateo County Transportation Authority Director)
Public Works Director Eunejune Kim presented the item and introduced San Mateo County
Transportation Authority Director Joe Hurley, who provided an overview of the report. David
Williams, Senior Project Manager at Mark Thomas, provided an overview of existing lanes.
Vice Mayor Nicolas inquired about the direct benefit to South San Francisco and the impacts on the
city's General Plan. Mr. Hurley provided an overview of the program's incentives and benefits to the
community.
Councilmember Coleman inquired about cost recovery and expressed his opposition to lane widening,
encouraging the efficient use of funds. Mr. Hurley will provide the information to Council soon.
Councilmember Flores requested clarification on outreach efforts. Mr. Hurley provided an overview
of the bilingual outreach plan, including community outreach and input.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about equity programs. Mr. Hurley provided an overview of the
equity programs available.
Mayor Nagales informed the community that he represented the city as a member of C/CAG and
shared his knowledge of the program.
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Javi
• Jennifer
• Darryl Yip
• Raayan
• Ethan Mizzi
• Davis Turner
• Kelsey Banes — Peninsula for Everyone
• Mike Dunham
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Esperanza Jacuinde — HIP Housing
• Rod Palmquist — AFSCME
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Nicolas thanked Katie Donner of the City Manager's office for her work during the
holidays. She encouraged the community to get vaccinated and noted that appointments were
available at Spruce Medical Center every Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. She requested
to adjourn the meeting in memory of Leonore Armanino, Leonora Reyes Esteban, Barbara Ababon
Brennan, and Jose Guevarra.
Councilmember Flores congratulated city staff for hosting the successful SSF Children's COVIDI9
Vaccine Clinic on December 18, 2021. He requested an Environmental Impact Report of the Irish
Town Greens via Thursday memo for further discussion. City Manager Futrell will work with Parks
and Recreation staff to provide the information to Council. He requested to adjourn the meeting in
memory of retired San Francisco Fire Battalion Chief Frank Drago.
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Councilmember Addiego thanked staff for their work at Willow Gardens in the Sunshine Garden
neighborhood. He encouraged the community to continue to get vaccinated and noted that 88% of
residents have been vaccinated.
Councilmember Coleman discussed traffic impacts, congestion, and air quality. He requested that
staff explore a new freight truck and terminal as part of the city's General Master Plan.
Mayor Nagales shared with the community that the city has partnered with San Mateo County and
will launch mass testing at 616 Linden Avenue starting on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. and beginning on Monday, January 24, 2022, the site will be open from Monday to
Friday. Residents can register at the county's website www.smcgov.org/testing. The mayor's
newsletter will include additional information. Homeowners in need of assistance can apply for
assistance, up to $80k, through the State of California's Mortgage Relief Program. He requested staff
monitor AB854 and provided information to Council via Thursday memo. He announced the city's
new South San Francisco Police Chief, Scott Campbell.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows.
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of October 27, 2021, November 2, 2021,
November 10, 2021, November 23, 2021, November 30, 2021, December 1, 2021, and
December 7, 2021.
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 01-2022 authorizing submittal of an application for the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds allocated through the State of
California in their fiscal year 2021-2022 budget in the amount of $16,899 to support beverage
container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the City's fiscal year
2021-2022 revenue budget adjustment upon receipt of funds pursuant to budget amendment
22.034. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 02-2022 approving the acceptance of grant funds from the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the amount of $135,100 for conservation, fire
mitigation and planning efforts in Sign Hill Park and amending the Parks and Recreation
Department's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #22.035.
(Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 03-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $4,345 in funding
from San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to support a 30 -Day Vote Center
at the Main Library for the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election and approving
Budget Amendment 22.036. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 04-2022 authorizing the filing of a grant application for
Community Development Block Grant funds allocated through the City of Daly City to
support Project Read and authorizing the Finance Director to adjust the FY2022 - 2023
Revenue Budget upon receipt of grant award. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 05-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $25,000 in grant
funding from the Woodlawn Foundation to support the Community Learning Center's
after-school homework program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year
2021-2022 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 22.037. (Valerie Sommer Library
Director)
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9. Report regarding Resolution No. 06-2022 to continue conducting City Council and advisory
body meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns for the public and making related
findings (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
10. Report regarding Ordinance No. 1629-2022 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. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner and Tony
Rozzi, Chief Planner)
Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Consent
Calendar Items 3 - 10, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice
Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public hearing opened: 7.•27 p. m.
11. Report regarding a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider approval of
Resolution No. 07-2022 amending the Program Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (Heather
Ruiz, Management Analyst II)
Management Analyst Ruiz presented the report and provided an overview of the program. Mayor
Nagales provided feedback on the plan and suggested future use of the breezeway.
Motion - Councilmember Nicolas / Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
07-2022 amending the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2021-22
Annual Action Plan (AAP) and approving Budget Amendment #22.038 to rollover $110,000 program
revenue budget to PY 2021-22 and appropriate $110,000 in CDBG funds to incorporate the AAP
amendment into the Program Year (PY) 2021-22 CDBG budget, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas and Mayor Nagales; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 08-2022 establishing maximum sewer service rates for Fiscal
Years 2022-23 through 2027-28, amending the master fee schedule to include the sewer
service rates. (Mike Futrell, City Manager Janet Salisbury, Finance Director, Eunejune Kim,
Public Works Director/City Engineer, and Brian Schumacker Water Quality Control Plant
Superintendent)
Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent Brian Schumaker presented the report. Mayor Nagales
thanked staff, noted that the proposed increase is needed for a new sewer system, and emphasized
that the city's sewer rate is the 6th lowest in San Mateo County.
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Mina Richardson
• Jennifer
Public hearing opened.- 7:52 p.m.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about the operational cost of the treatment plant. Plant
Superintendent Schumaker provided an overview of the costs.
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9. Report regarding Resolution No. 06-2022 to continue conducting City Council and advisory
body meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns for the public and making related
findings (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
10. Report regarding Ordinance No. 1629-2022 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. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner and Tony
Rozzi, Chief Planner)
Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Consent
Calendar Items 3 - 10, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice
Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public hearing opened.- 7:27 p.m.
11. Report regarding a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider approval of
Resolution No. 07-2022 amending the Program Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (Heather
Ruiz, Management Analyst II)
Management Analyst Ruiz presented the report and provided an overview of the program. Mayor
Nagales provided feedback on the plan and suggested future use of the breezeway.
Motion - Councilmember Nicolas / Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
07-2022 amending the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2021-22
Annual Action Plan (AAP) and approving Budget Amendment #22.038 to rollover $110,000 program
revenue budget to PY 2021-22 and appropriate $110,000 in CDBG funds to incorporate the AAP
amendment into the Program Year (PY) 2021-22 CDBG budget, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas and Mayor Nagales; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 08-2022 establishing maximum sewer service rates for Fiscal
Years 2022-23 through 2027-28, amending the master fee schedule to include the sewer
service rates. (Mike Futrell, City Manager Janet Salisbury, Finance Director Eunejune Kim,
Public Works Director/City Engineer, and Brian Schumacker Water Quality Control Plant
Superintendent)
Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent Brian Schumaker presented the report. Mayor Nagales
thanked staff, noted that the proposed increase is needed for a new sewer system, and emphasized
that the city's sewer rate is the 6th lowest in San Mateo County.
The following individuals provided public comment.-
* Mina Richardson
* Jennifer
Public hearing opened: 7:52 p.m.
Councilmember Addiego inquired about the operational cost of the treatment plant. Plant
Superintendent Schumaker provided an overview of the costs.
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Councilmember Flores informed the community that the city offers a Low -Income Sewer Service
Rebate Program and requested continued outreach for homeowners in need. City Manager Futrell
indicated that the program is actively promoted and noted that few residents have enrolled. Residents
are encouraged to contact the City Manager's office for more information at (650) 877-8502.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas / Second - Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution 08-2022
establishing sewer service rates for fiscal years 2022-23 through 2027-2028, amending the master fee
schedule to include the rates, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and
Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 09-2022 approving the Annual Impact Fee and Sewer
Capacity Charge Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21. (Janet Salisbury, Director of Finance)
Finance Director Janet Salisbury presented the report and provided an overview of the fee structure
and fund allocation. Mayor Nagels requested clarification on the use of funds. City Manager Futrell
indicated that the city must disclose fee balance and the use of funds toward ongoing projects.
Motion — Councilmember Coleman / Second - Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution
09-2022 approving the Annual Impact Fee and Sewer Capacity Charge Report for Fiscal Year
2020-21, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
14. Report regarding a motion to accept the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 2 Upgrade Project
(Project No. ssl702) as complete per plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost
$4,982,829). (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent/Project
Manager)
Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent Brian Schumacker presented the report and provided an
overview of the pump upgrades. Councilmember Addiego thanked Superintendent Schumacker for
his work and dedication in improvements to the facility and encouraged Council to tour the plant.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego / Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve, by motion, the
Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 2 Upgrade Project (Project No. ss 1702) as complete per plans and
specifications, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. Consideration of appointments to the City/County Association of Governments of San
Mateo County (C/CAG) committees. Appointments will be considered at the January 13,
2022, C/CAG Board meeting. (Mark Nagales, Mayor)
Mayor Nagales discussed the candidate's seeking appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC), Resource Management and Climate Protection Committee (RMCP), and
Congestion Management and Environmental Quality Committee (CMEQ) through the City/County
Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County Board of Directors.
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A consensus of the Council to support the appointment of Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer from the
City of Pacifica to the Resource Management and Climate Protection (RMCP) Committee and the
appointment of Vice Mayor Nicolas to the C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC) - Mayor Nagales will participate in the meeting as a voting member.
Motion — Councilmember Flores / Second - Councilmember Nicolas: To support, by motion, the
appointment of Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer and Vice Mayor Nicolas, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nagales adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. in memory of Leonore
Armanino, Leonora Reyes Esteban, Barbara Ababon Brennan, Jose Guevarra, and Frank Drago.
Submitted by:
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osa Govea Acosta, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Approved by:
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Mark Nagales
Mayor
Approved by the City Council: D 1 / 2 6 / 2 o22 -
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