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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Liam Carney led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
At the request of City Manager Ranals, Administrative Business Item No. 17 was postponed to a
future meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Jake Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation recognizing March as Irish American Heritage Month. (Mayor Flor Nicolas)
Mayor Nicolas read the proclamation into the record. Mary Franco accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Council.
2. Certificate recognizing Marian Manahan, El Camino High School student and award -winning
artist. (Mayor Flor Nicolas)
Councilmember Coleman presented the certificate. El Camino High School student and San Mateo
County Office of Education award winning artist, Marian Manahan, accepted the certificate and
thanked the Council.
3. Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. (Mayor Flor Nicolas)
Vice Mayor Nagales read the proclamation into the record. Project Sentinel Fair Housing
Coordinator, Jakob Uriarte, accepted the proclamation and thanked the City and Council.
4. Certificate recognizing March as National Nutrition Month and recognizing Second Harvest
Food Bank. (Mayor Flor Nicolas)
Councilmember Addiego presented the certificate. Second Harvest Food Bank Connection
Coordinator Claribel Chavez accepted the certificate and thanked the Council.
5. Certificate recognizing Spark of Creation Studio. (Mayor Flor Nicolas)
Councilmember Flores presented the certificate. Creation Studio Director Marilou Lafon and
participants accepted the certificate and thanked Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In -Person:
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Tom Carney
The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment:
• Claudia Melteff
PUBLIC COMMENTS —AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment:
• Anthony Montes, Community Organizer, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (Item 13)
All electronic comments received were made apart of the record of the meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Coleman shared his participation in the Childcare Partnership Council and Child
Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County to highlight the City's efforts. He also shared that
he attended two of the three Boheme Out of the Box SF Opera events and looks forward to more.
Additionally, he attended a potted plant -making event at Clay Park and requested that staff assess the
basketball courts for maintenance needs.
Councilmember Addiego highlighted the Chamber Mixer at Antigua Coffee Shop in partnership with
the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. He also shared how impressed he was with the outcome of
the Boheme Out of the Box SF Opera events and thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for
their efforts. He also requested the City explore ways to continue the CalFresh Emergency Allotments
if the State cannot continue doing so. Additionally, he requested to adjourn the meeting in memory
of Frank Paul Massa.
Vice Mayor Nagales also attended Boheme Out of the Box SF Opera events, thanked staff for their
time, and noted it was a successful event. He also shared that he has participated in events with staff
in presenting the Cultures United Program. Additionally, he shared that he hosted a panel on housing
and thanked staff and Council for completing the city's Housing Element.
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Councilmember Flores stated he attended a virtual session hosted by the Institute for Local
Government in which he was able to connect with community groups and local non-profit
organizations. He also recognized all departments and individuals that helped make the Boheme Out
of the Box SF Opera events happen. Additionally, he echoed the success of the mixer event at now,
Antigua Restaurant and shared that they have expanded their menu. He also requested staff investigate
the light at the intersection of Grand Ave and Spruce Ave. Lastly, he requested the meeting be
adjourned in memory of Benigno Aquino, father of Rotary Club President Cristina Aquino.
Mayor Nicolas commended the staff for their dedication in dealing with the aftermath of the recent
weather. She also thanked staff for their presentation to the Historical Society, as she received great
feedback. She highlighted the Cultural Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Department for
their events. She also announced that she pledged to participate in the National Mayor's Challenge
for Water Conservation from April 1 — April 30, 2023. More information is available on the city's
website, www.ssf.net. Lastly, she requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Amelia Vila,
Rev. Mario Dorado, Juan Davis Yap, Jr., Frances Lucero, and Julita Carpio.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows. Item No. 7 and No. 13 was pulled for further discussion by Vice Mayor
Nagales, Councilmember Addiego, and Councilmember Flores.
6. Motion to approve the Minutes for March 8, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
8. Motion to receive and file the City's Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal
Year 2021-2022. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 44-2023 approving Parcel Map 22-1236 for the purposes of
dedicating new public easements and splitting the existing parcel into three lots as part of the
180 El Camino Real Redevelopment project; and authorizing the recording of said Parcel
Map and all related documents with the San Mateo County Recorder. (Jason Hallare, Senior
Civil Engineer)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 45-2023 approving an amendment to Kimley-Horn and
Associate's contract to provide additional design support during construction for an additional
amount of $88,344.90, for a total amount not to exceed $448,064.90, extending the contract
term, and authorizing a total contract authority budget of $500,000, for the Smart Corridors
South San Francisco Expansion Project (Project No. tr2002). (Angel Torres, Senior Civil
Engineer)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 46-2023 authorizing an agreement between the San Mateo
County Library and the South San Francisco Public Library to provide staffing for the Big
Lift Inspiring Summers program in South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment
23.055 accepting up to $15,000 in reimbursement funding. (Valerie Sommer, Library
Director)
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 47-2023 authorizing the acceptance of a $5,000 donation
from the South San Francisco Police Activities League for the Orange Memorial Park Sports
Field Project (project number pk1402) and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's
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Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment #23.054. (Greg Mediati, Director, Parks
and Recreation Department)
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 48-2023 continuing to declare and ratify the existence of a
local emergency relating to major storm and flooding events. (Sharon Ranals, City Manager
and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second - Councilmember Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar 6,
8-12, and 14 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
7. Motion to accept the 2022 Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Report and
authorize its transmittal to the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research
(ORP) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
(Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner and Stephanie Skangos, Associate Planner)
Item No. 7: At the request of Vice Mayor Nagales, Chief Planner Rozzi provided an overview of the
city's 2022 Housing Element noting areas of improvement.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar
Item No. 7 with direction to staff, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and
Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
13. Report regarding a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $15,000 in grant funding from
Smart Growth America to support the City's participation in the Complete Streets Leadership
Academy with Caltrans and amending the Economic and Community Development
Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment #23.053.
(Christopher Espiritu, Senior Transportation Planner)
Item No. 13: Councilmember Addiego requested clarity on the project and shared concern over the
area that may be affected. Councilmember Flores highlighted the major partnership between the
agencies, inquired about community engagement and funding. Senior Planner Espiritu provided an
overview of the project and stated that community outreach would begin in April. He also noted
feedback would be taken back and alternatives would be explored.
Item heard — no action.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
15. Report regarding Resolution No. 49-2023 approving a letter of support for the San Mateo
County Transit District (SamTrans) Emission Zero: North Base Transformation Project.
(Christina Fernandez, Chief Sustainability Officer)
Chief Sustainability Officer Fernandez presented the report. SamTrans Manager of Government and
Community Affairs, Jessica Epstein, and Deputy Chief of Bus Fleet and Facilities, Liria Lorano,
provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In -Person:
• Julio Garcia
• Ethan Mizzi
Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second - Councilmember Addiego: To approve Resolution No.
49-2023 approving a letter of support for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Emission
Zero: North Base Transformation Project, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego,
Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
16. Report regarding an ordinance amending Section 2.56.050 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code to change the regular time for the Planning Commission from 7:00 P.M. to
6:00 P.M. (Adena Friedman, Principal Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
Principal Planner Friedman presented the report. The council suggested postponing the introduction
of this item until after the current vacancies on the Planning Commission are filled, and all
commissioners can vote on the matter.
Item heard - no action.
17. Report regarding an ordinance to amend Title 15 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code
to adopt a reach code for all -electric nonresidential new construction and enhanced electric
vehicle charging infrastructure. (Christina Fernandez, Chief Sustainability Officer; Phillip
Perry, Chief Building Official; Leila Silver, Integrative Designs 360)
Item not heard.
The following individuals) submitted an electronic comment:
• Roderick Bovee (Item 17)
• Darryl Yip (Item 17)
Meeting Recessed.• 8:16 p. m.
Meeting Resumed: 8: 26 p.m.
18. Report regarding the status of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South
San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District. (Scott Campbell, Chief
of Police)
Police Chief Campbell presented the report. South San Francisco Unified School District Director of
Student Services, Ryan Sebers, provided an overview for coordinating a timeline to align future
reporting. The council asked for clarity regarding reporting procedures and provided feedback for
areas of improvement.
19. Report regarding Resolution No. 50-2023 to authorize application to and participation in the
California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Designation
Program (Adena Friedman, Principal Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
Principal Planner Friedman presented the report. The council highlighted staff efforts for being
proactive and shared appreciation for positioning the City to receive grant funding.
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Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 50-
2023 to authorize application to and participation in the California Department of Housing and
Community Development Prohousing Designation Program, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
20. Report regarding Resolution No. 51-2023 affirming the City's support for Bridge Housing
Corporation's application to the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant
program, authorizing the City Manager to execute an AHSC Implementation and Cooperation
Agreement with Bridge Housing Corporation, and approving Budget Amendment Number
23.057 appropriating $250,000 to acquire an EV sub -compact sweeper. (Nell Selander,
Economic & Community Development Director)
Director Selander presented the report. The council shared their excitement and thanked Director
Selander for her presentation.
Motion — Councilmember Flores /Second Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 51-
2023 affirming the City's support for Bridge Housing Corporation's application to the Affordable
Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant program, authorizing the City Manager to execute
an AHSC Implementation and Cooperation Agreement with Bridge Housing Corporation, and
approving Budget Amendment Number 23.057 appropriating $250,000 to acquire an EV sub-
compact sweeper, 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 City Council meeting at 9:29 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Amelia Vila, Rev. Mario Dorado, Juan Davis Yap, Jr., Frances Lucero, Julita Carpio, Frank Paul
Massa, and Benigno Aquino.
Submitted by:
J me Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by:
Buenaflor Nicolas
Mayor
Approved by the City Council: � /'0- P�*_,-3
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