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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022
6:00 p.m.
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
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 6:00 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
City Manager Futrell invited the community to participate in the new Aquatic Center Community
Workshop on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Joseph Fernekes Recreation Building.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
• Matt Klein — resident of the Oyster Cove Marina
• Lucia — resident of the Oyster Cove Marina
• Gale — resident of the Oyster Cove Marina
• Alison Madden — resident of the Oyster Cove Marina
• Emilio Casal — resident of the Oyster Cove Marina
Members of the City Council acknowledged and thanked the community for their active participation.
While the Council cannot respond to public comments, they requested that staff follow-up with the
community members.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Addiego informed the community that the Council attended the BIO International
Convention event in San Diego, representing the city.
Councilmember Flores thanked Council for their support and shared that the "Every Kid Deserves a
Bike" program was nominated for a Summit award through the 2022 Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
and encouraged the public to vote by visiting the bikesiliconvalley.org website beginning July 8,
2022.
Mayor Nagales shared his concern with the anti -Asian attacks in the Bay Area. He noted the recent
unprovoked attack against Millbrae City Councilmember Anders Fung in San Francisco and wished
him a speedy recovery. He invited the community and the Council to join San Mateo County leaders
in condemning hate against Asian and Pacific Islanders.
Councilmember Coleman informed the community of the newly formed Commission on Equity and
Public Safety tasked with improving equity and inclusivity. He encouraged the community to
participate in future meetings and share their input.
Vice Mayor Nicolas thanked the members of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety for their
willingness to make a difference in the community. She requested to adjourn the meeting in memory
of David Barradas, father of Dr. Mark Barradas.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted.
1. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of June 8, 2022, and June 9, 2022.
2. Report regarding Resolution No. 92-2022 amending an existing shuttle services agreement
with Parking Company of America, LLC (PCAM) extending the term until December 31,
2022, for the operation of the South City Shuttle. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
3. Report regarding Resolution No. 93-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $95,643 in SB 1383
Local Assistance Grant Program funding from the California Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery ("Cal Recycle") to support the City of South San Francisco's
implementation and procurement requirements per California Senate Bill 1383 and approving
Budget Amendment 22.070. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 94-2022 calling for municipal election to elect three
members of the City Council for Districts 1, 3, and 5, a City Clerk (at -large) and a City
Treasurer (at -large), all to respective four-year terms, setting candidate statement requirements
pursuant to section 13307 of the California Elections Code, requesting: (1) that the Board of
Supervisors of San Mateo County consolidate the municipal election with the regular election
to be held on November 8, 2022; and (2) that the County Registrar perform certain election
services in connection with such election including conducting the November 8, 2022 election
for the City of South San Francisco; and (3) authorizing the City Clerk to enter into an
agreement for the provision of election services and reimburse the County for election service
costs. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
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5. Report regarding Resolution No. 95-2022 approving a First Amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement with Athens Administrators, Inc. to extend the agreement for workers'
compensation claims administration by one year for a total amount not to exceed $840,208.
(Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 96-2022 approving the renewal of a Consulting Services
Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing services on various capital
improvements, development, and social service projects for a one-year term in an amount not
to exceed $60,000. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
7. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 97-2022 authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Letter of Engagement with the law firm Squire Patton Boggs to extend an existing contract
for national advocacy and policy services, for a term through June 2023 and for an amount
not to exceed $180,000 (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 98-2022 approving the City of South San Francisco
Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Public Facilities and Services) levy of special
taxes for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Jason Wong, Deputy Finance Director)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 99-2022 approving the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal
Year 2022-23 (Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 100-2022 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)
Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second – Councilmember Addiego: To approve Consent
Calendar 1-10, 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.- 6:36 p.m.
11. Staff Report regarding Resolution No. 101-2022 establishing sewer service rates for the fiscal
year 2022-2023 amending the Master Fee Schedule to include the fiscal year 2022-2023
Sewer Service Rates, adopting the Report of Annual Sewer Rentals Charges for the fiscal year
2022-2023. (Mike Futrell, City Manager Jason Wong, Acting Finance Director, and Brian
Schumacker, Plant Superintendent).
Plant Superintendent Schumacker presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed
fees. Mayor Nagales advised the community that the city offers Low Income Sewer Service Rebate
programs. Plant Superintendent Schumacker encouraged interested residents to call (650) 877-8550
for more information.
City Manager Futrell noted that the Council previously adopted no increase and indicated that the
staff would continue to explore ways to lower the cost for residents.
Councilmember Flores inquired if the city received written protests. City Clerk Govea Acosta
indicated that the City Clerk's office did not receive any.
Vice Mayor Nicolas and Councilmember Addiego thanked Plant Superintendent Schumacker and his
team for their work.
Public hearing closed: 6:48 p.m.
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Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution
No. 101-2022, establishing sewer service rates for the fiscal year 2022-2023 amending the Master Fee
Schedule to include the fiscal year 2022-2023 Sewer Service Rates; adopting the Report of Annual Sewer
Rentals Charges for the fiscal year 2022-2023, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego,
Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None.
Public hearing opened: 6:49 p.m.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 102-2022 approving the report of stormwater management
service charges, approving the stormwater management service charges for the fiscal year
2022-23, and directing the collection of stormwater management service charges on the official
tax assessment roll. (Mike Futrell, City Manager, Jason Wong, Acting Finance Director, and
Andrew Wemmer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor).
Plant Superintendent Schumacker presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed
stormwater management service charges.
Councilmember Addiego requested clarification on the Storm Drain maintenance responsibilities and
the city's efforts. Plant Superintendent Schumacker provided an overview of the city's maintenance
efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual provided public comment:
• Matt Klein
Public hearing closed: 7: 01 p.m.
Motion —Mayor Nagales /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution
No. 102-2022, approving the report of stormwater management service charges, approving the
stormwater management service charges for the fiscal year 2022-23, and directing the collection of
stormwater management service charges on the official tax assessment roll, 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. 103-2022 approving the Conference Center Authority
(Authority) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 -2023 Budget. (Jim McGuire, South San Francisco Conference
Center Executive Director)
Conference Center Executive Director Jim McGuire presented the report and noted that occupancy
rates are gradually increasing, expressing optimism for years to come. Conference Center Authority
Member Richard Garbarino voiced his support for the proposed budget.
The Council thanked Executive Director McGuire for his professionalism and commitment to the
Conference Center during these challenging times, expressing optimism for increased revenues and
a brighter future.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas /Second – Councilmember Addiego: To approve Resolution
No. 103-2022, approving the Conference Center Authority (Authority) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 -2023
Budget, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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14. Report regarding a resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Interim Funding for the
South San Francisco Conference Center. (Jim McGuire, South San Francisco Conference
Center Executive Director)
Item Not Heard
14a. Resolution approving interim funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the South San Francisco
Conference Center.
Item Not Heard
15. Report adopting Resolution No. 104-2022 approving the City of South San Francisco
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and approving the Gann Appropriations Limit.
(Karen Chang, Director of Finance and Jason Wong, Deputy Finance Director)
City Manager Futrell indicated that the proposed budget is balanced with revenues projected at $122.3
million and expenditures projected at $122.2 million, noting a surplus of $55,000 due to the city's
continued financial recovery from the covid-19 pandemic. He shared that the budget included
unfreezing all staff positions put on hold due to the pandemic returning all departments to full staffing,
plus the addition of 22 new full-time positions. He introduced the city's new Finance Director, Karen
Chang. Finance Director Chang presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed
budget.
The Council expressed support for the proposed budget and welcomed Finance Director Chang to the
City of South San Francisco.
Motion — Councilmember Flores /Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution
No. 104-2022, approving the City of South San Francisco Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
and approving the Gann Appropriations Limit, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego,
Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None.
16. Report regarding a resolution approving interim spending authority for the first 90 days of
fiscal year 2022-23 (Karen Chang, Director of Finance and Jason Wong, Deputy Finance
Director)
Item Not Heard
16a. Resolution approving interim spending authority for the first 90 days of fiscal year 2022-23.
Item Not Heard
17. Report regarding Resolution No. 105-2022 approving the proposed Capital Improvement Program
for fiscal year 2022-23. (Eunejune Kim, Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Matthew
Ruble, Principal Engineer)
Principle Engineer Matt Ruble presented the report and provided an overview of the Capital
Improvement Projects. Director of Capital Projects Jake Gilchrist provided an overview of the Orange
Memorial Park Sports Field Renovation and the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center. He invited
the public to attend a Community Workshop for the New Aquatic Center on Saturday, June 25, 2022,
at 10 a.m. at the Joseph Fernekes Recreation Building.
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Mayor Nagales thanked staff, acknowledged the various projects being presented, and noted the
community's importance.
Councilmember Addiego thanked the community for their support in passing Measure W, which
increased taxes to fund city projects. He requested clarification on the proposed lighting assessment
for the downtown areas. Principle Engineer Ruble provided an overview of the project.
Vice Mayor Nicolas thanked former council members for their fiduciary oversight to serve
community needs. Councilmember Coleman and Flores thanked the staff for their work and noted the
benefits of the proposed projects.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas /Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution
No. 105-2022, approving the proposed Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2022-23, by roll,
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor
Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
18. Report regarding Resolution No. 106-2022 to approve a successor Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the International Union of Operation
Engineers (IUOE) Local 39 for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources
Director)
Human Resources Director Lockhart presented the report and provided an overview of the
compensation study and proposed adjustments.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second – Vice Mayor Nicolas: To approve Resolution
No. 106-2022, approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San
Francisco and the International Union of Operation Engineers (IUOE) Local 39 for July 1, 2022 - June
30, 2025, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
19. Report regarding an ordinance authorizing the City of South San Francisco to adopt a military
equipment use policy, for continued or future use of specifically defined military equipment
pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 481 as it relates to the funding, acquisition, or use of military
equipment. (Adam Plank, Police Captain)
Police Captain Adam Plank presented the report and provided an overview of Assembly Bill 481 (AB
481), which restricts law enforcement purchases and the use of military equipment.
Mayor Nagales and Councilmember Addiego requested clarification on the department's use of
equipment. Police Captain Plank provided an overview of department procedures, and Police
Seargent O'Connor provided an overview of the three categories of weapons non -lethal, less lethal,
and lethal.
Councilmember Flores inquired about the use and purchase of Pepper Ball guns, noting that the
department purchased some in 2021. Police Seargent O'Connor indicated that the Pepper Ball has an
expiration date and provided an overview of the department's inventory process and changes to
comply with legislation.
Police Captain Plank indicated that the department would seek approval from Council to purchase or
acquire equipment via an annual report allowing for public comment to comply with AB 481
requirements.
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Councilmember Addiego recalled an incident in the city where an Armored Rescue Vehicle was used
to ensure officer safety and noted that the vehicle is no longer in the department's inventory. Police
Chief Campbell provided an overview of armored vehicles' replacement and licensing. He indicated
that the department obtained an Armored Transport Vehicle from the Urban Areas Security Initiative
program via a grant at no cost to the city. The vehicle does not require a specialized driver's license
or additional training.
Police Captain Plank indicated that staff posted the department's response to AB 481 on the website,
and staff would subsequently bring annual reports to the Council for approval. Members of the public
members can email [email protected] or call (650) 877-8900 to share concerns, comments,
or complaints. Mayor Nagales suggested that Police Captain Plank provide a presentation to the
Commission on Racial and Social Equity.
Vice Mayor Nicolas requested clarification on the process to establish public concerns and complaint
process. Police Captain Plank provided an overview.
Councilmember Flores discussed the department's requirement of community engagement and
suggested outreach be done in English and Spanish.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas / Second — Councilmember Flores: To introduce and waive further
reading of an ordinance authorizing the City of South San Francisco to adopt a military equipment
use policy, for continued or future use of specifically defined military equipment pursuant to
Assembly Bill (AB) 481 as it relates to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, 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
None.
CLOSED SESSION
20. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
Entered Closed Session: 08:32 p.m.
Resumed from Closed Session: 09:09 p. m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Nagales: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nagales adjourned the meeting in memory of David Barradas at
9:10 P.M.
Su mitted by:
Rosa G�& lirtL
ovea Acosta, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by:
Mark Nagales
Mayor
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