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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Via Zoom
Mayor Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of Capital Projects, Jake Gilchrist, led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
• Scott Campbell, Police Chief
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition honoring Lori Huang, Jizelle Oliva, and Mia Tolentino for
receiving Honorable Mention in C-SPANS's StudentCAM documentary competition. (Flor
Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas presented a certificate of recognition to each of the honorees for their participation in
C -SPAN'S StudentCAM documentary. Lori Huang, Jizelle Olivia, and Mia Tolentino accepted the
certificate and thanked Council.
2. Proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Councilmember Coleman presented the proclamation to Beverly Katnatz of Rotary Plaza for her
dedication to serving the community. Beverly accepted the proclamation and thanked Council.
3. Proclamation recognizing April 30 - May 6, 2023, as the 54th Annual Professional
Municipal Clerks Week. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas presented the proclamation to Assistant City Clerk Jazmine Miranda. Jazmine
accepted the proclamation and thanked Council.
4. Proclamation recognizing May as Hepatitis Awareness Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Vice Mayor Nagales presented the proclamation to Richard So, Executive Director of SF Hep B Free
Bay Area. Richard accepted the proclamation, thanked Council, and provided information on
screenings.
5. Proclamation recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Councilmember Flores presented the proclamation to Joe Ayyoub of the Jordanian American
Association.
6. Presentation on Partnership for the Bay's Future Breakthrough Grant Fellowship (Danielle
Thoe, Housing Manager)
Director of Economic Development Nell Selander introduced Danielle Thoe as ECD's Housing
Manager. Housing Manager Thoe provided an update on the Partnership for the Bay's Future
Breakthrough Grant Fellowship.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
Via Zoom:
• Tom Carney
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Nagales applauded the efforts of the next generation of students who participated in the
Youth Mock City Council. He thanked staff and Council for participating.
Councilmember Flores provided an update on the quarterly business owner meeting and invited future
members to participate by calling the City Manager's Office to join the meeting in District 5. In
addition, he provided an overview of the events in which he represented the City. He also shared that
the National League of Cities appointed him to the Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL) Council to
serve a one-year term.
Councilmember Addiego apprised the community of Earth Day event on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
He thanked Director of Parks and Recreation Greg Mediati for his work in organizing the event in a
meaningful way.
Mayor Nicolas congratulated Principal Planner Billy Gross and the General Plan team receiving the
2023 Award of Excellence. She also provided an overview of the events she attended and thanked
staff for their participation. Additionally, she requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
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South San Francisco resident, Luis Bernardo Mercado, former South San Francisco resident,
- Primitiva Macaraeg, former Philippine Ambassador to the United States and Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, Albert Del Rosario, and Nalia Nimri of the Jordanian American Association.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows.
7. Motion to approve the Minutes for April 12, 2023 and April 19, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta,
City Clerk)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 61-2023 authorizing acceptance of $26,433.40 in donations
from Tri Counties Bank and local residents via the South San Francisco Public Library
Foundation, appropriating the funds and amending the fiscal year 22-23 Operating Budget via
Budget Amendment 23.062 to support the capital improvement project for the new Library,
Parks and Recreation Center. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 62-2023 authorizing the acceptance of $3,500 in grant
funding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 from the Quality Improvement Grant from Quality
Counts San Mateo County for the Big Lift Little Steps Preschool at the Community
Learning Center, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2022-
2023 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #23.064. (Greg Mediati, Director of
Parks and Recreation)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 63-2023 approving Budget Amendment Number 23.066
appropriating $50,000 from the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund 205) to
advance relocation payments, recover relocation costs, and any related administrative
expenses pursuant to Chapter 8.70 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code Related to
Property Owner Obligations with Respect to Tenants Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard
Units and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to relocation
assistance payments. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 64-2023 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a purchase and sale agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for the
acquisition of property currently used for Mission Road and Antoinette Lane for the
Community Civic Campus Project (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, and Jacob Gilchrist,
Director of Capital Projects)
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar 7-
11 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales,
and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 65-2023 authorizing the acceptance of $15,000 in grant
funding from Smart Growth America to support the City of South San Francisco's
participation in the Complete Streets Leadership Academies program with Caltrans and
amending the Economic and Community Development Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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Operating Budget via Budget Amendment #23.053. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior
Transportation Planner)
Senior Planner Chris Espiritu presented the report and provided an overview of the plan. Council
asked for clarification regarding the ability to amend and join alternatives. Clarification and
responses were provided by Senior Planner Espiritu, and Director of Planning and Fund
Management at San Mate County Transportation Authority, Patrick Gilster.
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
Via Zoom:
• Carlos Moreno, Silicon Valley Bike Coalition
• Jules Broulett, Silicon Valley Bike Coalition
• Anthony Montes, Silicon Valley Bike Coalition
• Nina Garde, San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second - Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 65-2023
authorizing the acceptance of $15,000 in grant funding from Smart Growth America to support the
City of South San Francisco's participation in the Complete Streets Leadership Academies program
with Caltrans and amending the Economic and Community Development Department's Fiscal Year
2022-2023 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment #23.053, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 66-2023 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Consulting Services Agreement with Kitchell CEM for the 840 West Orange Avenue and
Westborough Preschool Projects. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
Director of Capital Projects Jake Gilchrist presented the report and responded to Council inquiries
pertaining to the awarding of the contract.
Motion —Councilmember Addiego/Second Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 66-2023
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Kitchell CEM for the
840 West Orange Avenue and Westborough Preschool Projects by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 67-2023 approving budget amendment 23.065 appropriating
$9,000,000 in the City of South San Francisco's Fund 280 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the
development of Community Civic Campus Phase 3: Fire Station #63 (Project Number pf2306).
(Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
Director of Capital Projects Jake Gilchrist presented the report and responded to Council inquiries.
Motion—Councilmember Coleman/Second Councilmember Flores: To approve No. 67-2023
approving budget amendment 23.065 appropriating $9,000,000 in the City of South San Francisco's
Fund 280 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the development of Community Civic Campus Phase 3: Fire
Station #63 (Project Number pf2306) by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman,
and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 7:48 p. m.
15. Conference with real property negotiators Property: 226-230 Grand Ave., 232-238 Grand
Ave., and 240-246 Grand Ave Agency negotiator: Nell Selander, ECD Director; Danielle
Thoe, Housing Manager; Sky Woodruff, City Attorney Negotiating parties: To be announced
prior to closed session Under negotiation: Price and terms
Resumed from Closed Session: 8:16 p.m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Nicolas: Direction given. No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Luis Bernardo Mercado, Primitiva Macaraeg, Albert del Rosario, and Nalia Nimri
Submitted by:
Jazm' e Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council: 05 / 10 / 23
Approved by:
Buenaflor Nicolas
Mayor
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