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CITY COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 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
meeting.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Nagales called the meeting to order at 6:06 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
City Manager Futrell requested Presentations 1 and 2 be heard before Presentation 0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Mike Futrell.
Parks and Recreation Director Greg Mediati.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation celebrating January as National Mentoring Month. (Mark Nagales, Mayor)
Mayor Nagales read into the record the proclamation and recognized individuals and organizations
for taking the time to mentor. Ken Busch, Boys and Girls Club thanked Council for the proclamation
and recognizing their hard work.
2. Proclamation celebrating January as National Biotechnology Month. (Mark Nagales, Mayor)
Vice Mayor Nicolas read into the record the proclamation and introduced Mitzy De La Pena Medina,
Biocom California. She thanked Council for the proclamation and gave a brief presentation on
biotech.
0. Update by PG&E. (Bill Chiang, PG&E Local Government Affairs representative)
Bill Chiang, PG&E Local Government Affairs representative gave a brief presentation and stated he
and his colleagues were available to answer questions.
Mayor Nagales mentioned numerous power outages throughout the city and inquired whether the
infrastructure needed improvement and, if so, how could they get there. Mr. Chiang provided an
overview of the outages and stated they were not due to the infrastructure and were portions of
equipment pieces that failed which have been replaced or repaired.
Mayor Nagales requested an update on the Irish Town Green timeframe for the work PG&E was
planning of making, what impact should the neighbors expect, and whether there was an alternative
site that PG&E could use. Mr. Chiang provided an overview of the Irish Town Green project.
Councilmember Addiego inquired whether PG&E scheduled maintenance on sites in advance. Mr.
Chiang provided an overview on scheduled maintenance and advised PG&E hires contractors to
perform the maintenance that may not be familiar with the history of certain sites.
Councilmember Flores inquired whether PG&E prioritized certain locations such as senior homes
and centers when the power outages occur. Frank Salguero, PG&E Senior Manager for the Peninsula
Division stated that PG&E has critical customers who are flagged in their system to help PG&E
identify and help them prioritize the restoration of power.
Councilmember Flores inquired whether PG&E offered rebates or proactively reached out to small
businesses that must close during an extended outage. Mr. Salguero stated PG&E communicates with
customers if there is a planned outage. He advised interruptions of any kind, either planned or
unplanned, PG&E did not provide reimbursements.
Councilmember Coleman inquired how PG&E could increase redundancy and reliability in the grid
for when accidents occur. Mr. Chiang provided an overview of the steps they take when accidents
occur.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Jason
3. Presentation on the Cultures United Initiative (Maryjo Nunez, Lead for America Fellow;
Tamiko Huey, Management Fellow; Ashley Crociani, Policy Analyst)
Management Fellow Huey, Lead for America Fellow Nunez, and Policy Analyst Crociani provided
a presentation on the Cultures United Initiatives.
Councilmember Addiego thanked Councilmember Flores for planting the seed that developed into
this program. Councilmember Flores thanked staff and suggested teaming up with the Historical
Society to help get the word out. He also suggested adding Cinco de Mayo to the calendar.
Councilmember Coleman also thanked staff and hoped that the event continued for years to come.
He suggested utilizing the Christmas tree on Sign Hill for other months to have different colors that
represent the different cultures.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Lisa—AFSCME
• Alan Patrick —AFSCME
• Jennifer Taylor — AFSCME
• Josue Gonzalez — AFSCME
• Anders Chippindale — AFSCME
• Marisa Jordan — AFSCME
• RebecaHernandez-Arcilla—AFSCME
• Erika Young — AFSCME
• Nancy Steidle — AFSCME
• Tristan K. —AFSCME
• Martin Pinol — AFSCME
• Mark Leach — Teamsters Union Representative
• Brian Brunelli — AFSCME
• Ronald Montecinos—AFSCME
• Stacy Lein —AFSCME
• Laura Gigi
• Nate Pisani —AFSCME
• Pete Shea — AFSCME
• Edgar Arias — AFSCME
• Rod C.
• Ashely Michelson — AFSCME
• Benita Chrisman
• Kimberly Morrison
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Addiego requested Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Salvador Hernandez,
former Director of Ballet Folklorico Estrella Del Mar for 40 years.
Councilmember Coleman requested Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Helen Serrano Agas,
resident of the Westborough Community.
Vice Mayor Nicolas announced the city was looking for volunteers for the 2022 One Day Homeless
Count. She also stated California Water Services was offering scholarships up to $10,000 for college
or vocational schools with the deadline being March 31, 2022. She called for all young artists between
the ages of 13-18 to participate for the Sister Cities International Art Contest with the deadline being
April 1, 2022. Vice Mayor Nicolas requested Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Manalo
Pangalangan, Monsignor Floro Arcaro, and Corazon Castaneda.
Councilmember Flores was impressed with the product that the Social and Racial Equity Commission
was able to put forth. He requested staff incorporate in the staff reports how the City's initiatives and
projects also tie into the City's strategic plan.
Mayor Nagales shared a brief overview of his first month of being Mayor. He implemented City
Council meeting recaps after every meeting to keep residents informed. The city has two new COVID
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testing sites at 616 Linden Avenue and 307 Willow Avenue. Mayor Nagales requested that City
Manager Futrell check with City Council on their preference between hybrid virtual/in-person
meetings or via Zoom moving forward for future meetings.
City Manager Futrell requested that Administrative Business Item 15 be postponed to a future
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows. Items 5 and 9 were pulled by Councilmember Addiego and Flores for
further discussion.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of December 8, 2021 and January 12, 2022.
5. Report regarding a resolution amending an existing services agreement with Bigbelly Solar,
LLC by an amount of $120,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $270,000 for the lease,
software, and installation of ten (10) additional dual -stream trash and recycling receptacles
for the South San Francisco downtown, with a term end date of November 3, 2025. (Marissa
Garren, Management Analyst I)
Item tabled for another meeting.
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 10-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $20,000 in donations
from the South San Francisco Association of Firefighters Local 1507 Charity Foundation and
approving Budget Amendment 22.044. (Jess Magallanes, Fire Chief)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 11-2022 approving Program Supplement Agreement No.
F031 with the State of California, for the West Orange Ave and Hillside Blvd Pedestrian
Crossing Enhancements Project (tr2001) in the amount of $204,800 and authorizing the City
Manager to execute said Agreement. (Jeffrey Chou, Associate Engineer)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 12-2022 authorizing the acceptance of grants and donations
from various community partners totaling $5,250 for Fiscal Year 2021-22, as well as in-kind
donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs
and events, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2021-22
Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #22.042. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks
and Recreation)
9. Report regarding approval of Resolution No. 13-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $5,000
in grant funding from Kaiser Permanente to support "Healthy Places for a Healthy City", a
community event that will fund a virtual fair that promotes healthy eating and active living
and approving Budget Amendment 22.041. (Tamiko Huey, Management Fellow)
10. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 14-2022 awarding a construction contract to
Econolite Systems, Inc. of Anaheim, California, accepting an additional $1,600,000 in grant
funding from the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), approving a contract
amendment with Kimley Horn and Associates, and approving an Ownership, Operations, and
Maintenance Agreement with City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), all for the
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Smart Corridors South San Francisco Expansion Project (Project No. tr2002). (Bianca Liu,
Senior Civil Engineer)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 15-2022 a First Amendment to the consulting services
agreement with e -Builder Inc., extending the term until November 7, 2025, and increasing the
total not to exceed amount by $373,352 for capital project management software and support
services. (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
Item No. 5 – Councilmember Addiego inquired whether the new garbage cans were more effective
than the standard garbage can and whether they were worth that $4,000 per year price tag.
Management Analyst Garren gave a brief example on the benefits of the new containers and could
provide council with additional details in a memo. City Manager Futrell advised there was a study
that he will provide to Council and advised the new containers were emptied less frequently. He also
advised that with the new containers, Scavengers were able to empty those with their trucks, whereas
the current, smaller containers would require City staff to empty.
Councilmember Flores stated the new containers had room for advertisement on the side of the
containers and suggested including advertising in different languages based on where the containers
would be placed. Council tabled Consent Calendar Item No. 5 for another meeting.
Item No. 9 – Councilmember Flores inquired what a "Healthy Places for a Healthy City" would
virtually look like and whether the city would receive their return on investment. Management Fellow
Huey advised Kaiser Permanente's COVID-19 policy stated sponsored events must take place online
or be 75% online and is the reason the event is being held virtually. She was hopeful that future events,
should the event be successful, would take place in person if safe to do so.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent
Calendar Items 4, 6-11, 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: 8: 38 p.m.
12. Report regarding a third public hearing to receive a report from the city's demographer,
National Demographic Corporation (NDC) regarding the redrawing of district maps for the
City of South San Francisco. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk and Kristen Parks, National
Demographics Corporation)
Kristen Parks, National Demographics Corporation presented the report and provided an overview of
the draft maps that had been submitted as part of redistricting. Mayor Nagales inquired whether other
cities in a similar situation adopted their current maps or readjusted to potential growth. Ms. Parks
stated clients with a total deviation under 5%, like South San Francisco, readopted their current map,
especially if that current map was adopted recently.
Councilmember Flores appreciated and recognized the two residents that took the time to submit the
maps. He stated residents were just getting used to calling their neighborhood by their district and
recognizing where they are at. He was adamant about ensuring that a particular community had a seat
at the table and had a voice in the table. Housing Authority Community members on C Street were
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placed with either District 3 and District 5, where they currently are. Councilmember Flores suggested
some changes to the submitted maps. The revised maps will be presented to Council at the next public
hearing meeting.
City Manager Futrell proposed that Administrative Business Items 13 and 14 be postponed to the
February 9, 2022 Council meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
13. Report regarding consideration of options for stationary Automatic License Plate Readers
(ALPR) cameras at the entrance/exit ramps of Highway 101 and Interstate 3 80, Interstate 280,
and/or intersections between South San Francisco and neighboring cities, and potential
adoption of a resolution to select an option. (Maryjo Nunez, Lead for America Fellow, City
Manager's Office)
Item not heard.
14. Report regarding an ordinance adding Chapter 2.85 to Title 2 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code related to the establishment of a City Board titled SSF VOICES - SSF Vision
of Inclusive Community Equity and Safety (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, and Amy Ferguson,
Management Fellow)
Item not heard.
15. Report regarding a resolution amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal
Year 2021-22 approving an additional appropriations request of $800,000 and authorizing
City Staff to prepare an Initial Study for the City Hall Annex Replacement (Project Number
pf2209) and approving Budget Amendment number 22.039 in an amount not to exceed
$800,000 transferring funds from the Infrastructure Reserve to provide funding for this initial
study. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
Item not heard.
Mayor Nagales recessed the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Mayor Nagales resumed the meeting at 9:15 p. m.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Flores reminded Council of the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting this
Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 9:40 p.m.
16. Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Mike Futrell, City Manager; Leah Lockhart, Director of
Human Resources, Donna Williamson and Lisa Charbonneau, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
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Employee organizations: AFSCME Local 829, IUOE Local 39, IAFF Local 1507, Police
Association, Public Safety Managers, Teamsters Local 856 — Confidential, Teamsters Local
856 — Mid -management
Unrepresented employees: Executive Management
Resumed from Closed Session: 11: 07 p.m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Nagales: Direction given to their labor negotiators.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nagales adjourned the meeting at 11:07 p.m. in memory of Salvador
Hernandez, Helen Serrano Agas, Manalo Pangalangan, Monsignor Floro Arcaro, and Corazon
Castaneda.
Submitted by:
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Deputy City Clerk
Approved by the City Council: / / 2012.
Approved by:
Mark Nagales
Mayor
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