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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022
6:00 p.m.
HYBRID IN-PERSONNIRTUAL MEETING
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
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 Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present in Council Chambers
Councilmember Coleman, present in Council Chambers
Councilmember Flores, present in Council Chambers
Vice Mayor Nagales, present in Council Chambers
Mayor Nicolas, present in Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Roy Earnest with the Center for Age Friendly Experience led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Futrell requested to move Consent Calendar Item No. 21 and 23 to Administrative
Business.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
No announcements.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Cultures United 2022 Recap Presentation, Maryjo Nunez, Lead for America Fellow, City
Manager's Office.
Maryjo Nunez presented the report. Councilmember Coleman and Vice Mayor Nagales thanked staff
for their work and for incorporating diverse cultures.
2. Presentation on Promotores program end of year update. (Tamiko Huey, Management Analyst
II)
Management Analyst Huey an overview of the services offered by the Promotores.
Councilmember Addiego noted his concern about the prevalent food insecurity throughout the city
and thanked the team for their outreach efforts.
Vice Mayor Nagales noted his previous conversations with City Manager Futrell intended to address
community needs. He suggested that Council revisit the program structure.
Councilmember Coleman requested an overview of the community's needs throughout the pandemic.
Councilmember Flores thanked the Promotores for their work and dedication to the community. He
requested an overview of the data collection process. Management Analyst Huey provided an
overview.
Mayor Nicolas thanked the Promotores for their assistance and inquired about the wrap-around
services. Management Analyst Huey provided an overview.
3. Presentation: Age -Friendly Initiative Update; Roy Earnest, Associate Director, Center for Age
Friendly Excellence (CAFE). (Sharon Ranals, Assistant City Manager)
Councilmember Addiego noted that rent affordability is a burden to the community.
Mayor Nicolas provided an overview of the city's outreach effort, including reaching the Latino
community.
Councilmember Coleman noted that District 4 has the most senior population and emphasized the
importance of connecting with residents of the Rotary Plaza and Alida Manor homes. Mr. Earnest
indicated that he was in the process of reaching out to the community.
4. Presentation to City Council on behalf of the Jordanian American Association from Paul
Formosa, CFO South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc.
Paul Formosa presented a recognition on behalf of the Jordanian American Association. Vice Mayor
Nagales accepted the recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
In -Person:
• Meris Ota, President of Board of Directors of HIP Housing
Mayor Nicolas thanked Taryn Lim, South San Francisco winner of the 2023 Calendar Contest.
Via Zoom:
• Isabel — Oyster Cove Marina
• Jeremy Lee
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COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Nagales thanked staff and the community for attending the City Council Reorganization
event and congratulated Mayor Nicolas.
Councilmember Addiego reported his trip to the city's Sister City, Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco. He
congratulated Councilmember Richard Hedges for his appointment to the City of San Mateo City
Council and noted his excellent leadership.
Councilmember Coleman thanked Vice Mayor Nagales for his Mayoral leadership. Congratulated
Mayor Nicolas and noted the importance of working together.
Councilmember Flores congratulated Mayor Nicolas for her leadership. He acknowledged Martin
Cruz for his contributions to the community and noted the 35 -member delegation that visited the City
of South San Francisco. He reported that the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to
celebrate Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico's 31 st Anniversary. He requested that staff work with the
County of San Mateo to coordinate flu and COVID vaccination events soon.
At his request, City Attorney Woodruff provided an overview of AB 361, which modified the Brown
Act to allow teleconference meetings in response to the pandemic. He noted the changes beginning
January 1, 2023. Lastly, he reminded the community that 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available
for all individuals.
Mayor Nicolas shared her participation in community events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows. Items No. 21 and 23 were moved to Administrative Business. Items No. 22
and 24 were pulled by Councilmember Addiego and Vice Mayor Nagales for further discussion.
5. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of September 28, 2022, October 12, 2022,
October 26, 2022, November 9, 2022, and November 16, 2022. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City
Clerk)
6. Motion to accept the construction improvements of 2021 Concrete and Green Infrastructure
Project (No. st2203) (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 208-2022 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)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 209-2022 approving a Master Encroachment Agreement
with Bandwidth IG, LLC for the Installation of Network Facilities within the Public Rights -
of -Way. (Eunejune Kim, Director of Public Works/City Engineer)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 210-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $4,000 in grant
funding from the Association of Science and Technology Centers to support programs and
services promoting gender equity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers at
the Grand Avenue Branch Library's Makerspace and amending the Library Department's
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment # 23.035. (Valerie Sommer,
Library Director)
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10. Report regarding Resolution No. 211-2022 authorizing the use of $139,584.80 of Police Asset
Forfeiture Funds for the purchase of public safety ballistic shields and protective body armor
for all sworn personnel. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 212-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $266,185 in grant
funding from California Public Utilities Commission for Local Agency Technical Assistance
for the development of a Broadband Master Plan and Fiber Optic Design Project and
amending the Information Technology Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating
Budget via Budget Amendment 23.036. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology)
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 213-2022 for the procurement of furniture, fixtures and
equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchasing contract with vendor
One Workplace of Santa Clara, CA for the Civic Campus Phase 2: Library, Parks &
Recreation and Community Theater/Council Chamber (pf 2207), in the amount not to exceed
$1,689,968. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects).
13. Report approving Resolution No. 214-2022 license agreement and fee for tiebacks within
Dubuque Avenue for the construction of 580 Dubuque Avenue and approving budget
amendment number 23.040. (Jason Hallare, Senior Civil Engineer)
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 215-2022 authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount
of $25,000 from Genentech's South San Francisco Community Fund for the Parks and
Recreation Department's REAL After School Program at Martin and Los Cerritos Elementary
Schools as well as the Senior Services Program and amending the Parks and Recreation
Department's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment
#23.034. (Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department)
15. Report regarding Resolution No. 216-2022 authorizing the acceptance of donations from
various community partners totaling $1,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as well as in-kind
donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs
and events. (Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department)
16. Report regarding Resolution No. 217- 2022 authorizing the acceptance of $15,000 in grant
funding from the County of San Mateo to support the South San Francisco Promotores
Program and approving Budget Amendment 23.033. (Tamiko Huey, Management Analyst II)
17. Report regarding Resolution No. 218-2022 approving a purchase agreement for ten cardiac
monitors/defibrillators in the amount of $444,148.89, and authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a purchase agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation (Richard Walls, Emergency
Medical Services Chief)
18. Report regarding Resolution No. 219-2022 authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Urban
Area Security Initiative in the amount of $100,000 to enhance security and access for Fire
Department facilities located at 480 North Canal Street, amending the Fire Department's
operating budget for FY 22-23 via Budget Amendment 23.037, and authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Urban Area
Security Initiative to accept FY 2022 grant funds. (Matthew Samson, Deputy Fire Chief)
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19. Report regarding Ordinance No. 1648-2022 repealing current Building Code regulations
under Title 15 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2022
California Building Standards Codes with certain local amendments. (Phillip Perry, Chief
Building Official)
20. Report regarding Resolution No. 220-2022 to amend the wage and salary schedule for the
City of South San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and approving budget amendment
number 23.039 (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
22. Report regarding Resolution No. 222-2022 authorizing the Fire Department to donate one
surplus fire apparatus, a 1999 Spartan fire engine VIN#4S7AT409XYC031783, to the City
College of San Francisco's Fire Science vocational education program. (Matthew Samson,
Deputy Fire Chief)
24. Report regarding Resolution 224-2022 awarding a shuttle operations services agreement to
ACE Mobility Solutions in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for South San Francisco
Community Shuttle Operations. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar 5-
20, 22, and 24, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
21. Report regarding Resolution No. 221-2022 approving the First Amendment to the Purchase
and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions with Eden Housing, Inc. for the sale of a
portion of the City -owned property at 201 Baden for a senior affordable housing development.
(Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director)
Director of Economic and Community Development Selander presented the report and provided an
overview of the requested action.
Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the timing of the projects. Director Selander responded.
Councilmember Flores inquired about penalties from HCD if funds were not encumbered. Director
Selander explained the funding and noted there was time to spend on the project.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 221-
2022 approving the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow
Instructions with Eden Housing, Inc. for the sale of a portion of the City -owned property at 201 Baden
for a senior affordable housing development, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego,
Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
23. Report regarding Resolution No. 223-2022 approving budget amendment BA -23.038 to the
Fire Department FY 2022-23 Operating Budget in the amount of $436,964.50 and allow the
City to participate in the California Assembly Bill 1705 (2019) Public Provider Ground
Emergency Medical Transport Intergovernmental Transfer (PP-GEMT IGT) Program.
(Richard Walls, Emergency Medical Services Chief)
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Richard Walls presented the report and provided an overview of AB 1705.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
223-2022 approving budget amendment BA -23.038 to the Fire Department FY 2022-23 Operating
Budget in the amount of $436,964.50 and allow the City to participate in the California Assembly
Bill 1705 (2019) Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport Intergovernmental Transfer
(PP-GEMT-IGT) Program, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores,
Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
25. Motion to confirm the facility sign graphic for the Library I Parks & Recreation building at
the Community Civic Campus. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects).
Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist presented the report and provided an overview of the Council's
direction to select from two designs.
Council engaged in discussions related to graphics and names. A consensus of the Council to move
forward with changes to 1 c based on the diagram presented with the report via a Thursday memo to
reflect centered words and a different font for the ampersand. The item will move forward without
needing Council approval unless significant changes are requested.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Flores: To confirm the facility sign graphic
for the Library I Parks & Recreation building at the Community Civic Campus. (Jacob Gilchrist,
Director of Capital Projects), by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and
Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
26. Report regarding Resolution No. 225-2022 appointing Sharon Ranals to the position of
Interim City Manager and Interim Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco and authorizing a City Council ad
hoc committee to negotiate the terms of employment during the appointment. (Leah Lockhart,
Human Resources Director).
City Attorney Woodruff presented the report and noted that at the direction of the City Council, the
ad-hoc committee comprised of Mayor Nicolas and Councilmember Flores, along with Human
Resources Director Lockhart, met with Assistant City Manager Ranals to discuss the terms of her
employment while sitting as Interim City Manager. Assistant City Manager Ranals will become
Interim City Manager after January 8, 2023.
Councilmember Addiego requested that the ad-hoc committee discuss the terms of appointment and
full designation as City Manager. Human Resources Director Lockhart provided an overview of the
process and noted the request.
Council thanked City Manager Futrell for his service and leadership and wished him the best of luck
in his new journey as City Manager for the City of Riverside.
Assistant City Manager Ranals thanked City Manager Futrell for his leadership and the Council for
the opportunity to serve as Interim City Manager.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 225-
2022, appointing Sharon Ranals to the position of Interim City Manager and Interim Executive
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Director of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco
and authorizing a City Council ad hoc committee to negotiate the terms of employment during the
appointment., by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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N ar cela Lomeli Bue 'aflor Nicolas
Administrative Assistant II Mayor
Approved by the City Council: o f 11 �2 0 13
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