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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 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, absent
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGLANCE
South San Francisco Housing Authority Interns Mariam Rashid, Omar Ali, Destiny Gonzalez
Melany Gonzalez and Carlos Gonzales, led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
At the request of City Manager Ranals, Items No. 4 was moved to be the first item under presentations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager
PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation recognizing July as Disability Pride Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas presented the proclamation to South San Francisco employee, volunteer, and
advocate, Ulisses Arias. Ulisses along with his mother, Edith, thanked the Council for their support
and recognition.
1. Certificates of recognition to the Oyster Point Dragons - Team USA 2023 Dragon Boat Team.
(Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Vice Mayor Nagales presented the certificate to Shirley Lau and her team. Shirley and her team
thanked the Council for their support and shared how paddling has impacted their lives.
2. Certificate recognizing outgoing Youth Commissioners. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
2. Certificate recognizing outgoing Youth Commissioners. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Councilmember Coleman presented certificates to Youth Commissioners Ethan Mizzi, Melissa Hua,
and Megan Yoshida. The commissioners thanked Council and acknowledged staff for their support.
3. Proclamation celebrating July as Parks and Recreation Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Councilmember Addiego presented the proclamation to Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission,
Steve Firpo. Steve thanked Council and acknowledged the City for celebrating and recognizing Parks
and Recreation Month in July for the past 35 years. He also invited the public to participate in the free
classes and events being offered this month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In Person:
• Dimitrios Vlahakos
• Leah Taylor and Marwan Rashid, SSF Housing Authority
• Leslie Fong
The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment:
• Guest User
All electronic comments received were made a part of the record of the meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Nagales shared that he attended the ribbon cutting for Keith's Chicken and Waffles as
well as Evolve Training Center. He also attended the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago and
highlighted the success of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Walk `N Roll event. He also attended
the last day at Orange Library and enjoyed listening to the memories that families shared. Lastly, he
thanked the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for their first guaranteed income program.
Councilmember Coleman shared that he would be hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1,
2023 at Buri Buri Park at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Addiego shared that he will be hosting the first annual National Night Out in
Sunshine Gardens. He shared it would be hosted at the outdoor space of Sunshine Gardens Elementary
and would be environmental themed. Several departments and programs will be featured to promote
a healthier City. He also asked City Manager Ranals and staff to communicate with the County to
upkeep the parcel area of the San Mateo County Northern Courthouse.
Mayor Nicolas shared that she attended the Senior Health Fair sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and
the City. She acknowledged the success and highlighted the hard work of the Parks and Recreation
Department. She also noted the success of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Walk `N Roll event
at the Farmer's Market. Additionally, she congratulated Captain Keith Wall for receiving an award
from the California Office of Traffic Safety for his Exceptional Performance, Outstanding
Contribution, and Dedicated Service to Traffic Safety. She also acknowledged Code Enforcement
Officer, Edgar Arias, for his attentiveness and speedy response to requests. Lastly, she asked to
adjourn the meeting in memory of Luz Gopez and David Sciandri.
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The Assistant City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific item as follows.
5. Motion to approve the Minutes for June 28, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 114-203 approving the City of South San Francisco Wage
and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Resolution No. 115-2023 amending the
Wage and Salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 effective September 30, 2022. (Leah
Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 116-2023 authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the San
Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture in the amount of $4,125 for Fiscal Year 2023-24,
and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget
pursuant to budget amendment #24.003. (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and
Recreation)
Report regarding Resolution No. 117-2023 adopting a proposed list of projects for fiscal year
2023-24 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Angel Torres,
Senior Engineer)
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar 5-
8 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor
Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Report regarding consideration of applications for a Design Review Permit, Transportation
Demand Management Plan, and Community Benefits Proposal to allow a new Office/R&D
development on 800 Dubuque Avenue, and consideration of associated California
Environmental Quality Act determination. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Planner)
Public Hearing opened: 6:45 p.m.
Senior Planner Espiritu presented the report and noted there was an errata submitted updating the
presented Resolutions with minor changes. The errata updates required findings being made by
Council and reflects the updated TDM ordinance. He also introduced Carey Algaze, Director of
Development at IQHQ, who presented their project proposal.
Council engaged in discussion to include clarification on parking maximums, tracking of alternative
methods and enforcement of TDM, public amenities, timelines, and community benefits package.
Public Hearing closed.• 7:26 p.m.
9a. Resolution No. 118-2023 making findings and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (ND22-0001) in accordance with Section 21080 of the California Public
Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines Section 15070 et seq.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 118-
2023 making findings and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND22-0001)
in accordance with Section 21080 of the California Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15070 et seq., by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor
Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
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9b. Resolution No. 119-2023 making findings and approving a Design Review Permit,
Transportation Demand Management Plan, and Community Benefits Proposal to allow a new
Office/R&D Development on 800 Dubuque Avenue
Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second— Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 119-
2023 making findings and approving a Design Review Permit, Transportation Demand Management
Plan, and Community Benefits Proposal to allow a new Office/R&D Development on 800 Dubuque
Avenue, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and
Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
10. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 120-2023 opposing ballot initiative number 1935
also known as the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act and authorizing
the mayor to send a letter in opposition. (Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager and
Niccolo De Luca, Townsend Public Affairs)
Deputy City Manager Fernandez presented the report and introduced Vice President, Niccolo De Luca
and Associate, Carley Shelby with Townsend Public Affairs. Vice President De Luca and Associate
Shelby provided a presentation to Council and engaged in discussion surrounding the impacts of
sending a letter in opposition of the ballot initiative.
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
Via Zoom:
• Linda Gomez
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 120-
2023 opposing ballot initiative number 1935 also known as the Taxpayer Protection and Government
Accountability Act and authorizing the mayor to send a letter in opposition, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: Councilmember
Addiego; ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 121-2023 authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department
to operate an extended learning program for students enrolled in the South San Francisco
Unified School District's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and amending
the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget pursuant to
budget amendment 924.005. (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Duldulao thanked Council for recognizing the department
and presented the report. Vice Mayor Nagales asked for clarification surrounding the gap for TK and
enrollment waitlist. Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, Kimberly Morrison, provided
clarification.
Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second— Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 121-
2023 authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to operate an extended learning program for
students enrolled in the South San Francisco Unified School District's Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program (ELOP) and amending the Parks and Recreation Department's Fiscal Year
2023-24 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #24.005, by roll call vote: AYES:
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Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None;
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 122-2023 approving the acceptance of grant funds from the
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Health Grant in the amount of $25,000
and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget
pursuant to budget amendment #24.004. (Angela Duldulao, Parks and Recreation Deputy
Director)
Parks and Recreation Director Mediati presented the report to Council.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 122-
2023 approving the acceptance of grant funds from the Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Community Health Grant in the amount of $25,000 and amending the Parks and Recreation
Department Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #24.004, by roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas;
NAYS: None; ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 123-2023 approving the purchase of a 32 -foot North River
rescue/fire boat; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
NW Bend Boats, LLC, dba North River Boats, for the construction and purchase in the amount
of $389,949.33. (Jess Magallanes, Fire Chief)
Fire Chief Magallanes presented the report to Council. Council suggested developing standards to
maintain regular service checks and shared their support for safety.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
123-2023 approving the purchase of a 32 -foot North River rescue/fire boat; and authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with NW Bend Boats, LLC, dba North River Boats, for
the construction and purchase in the amount of $389,949.33, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None;
ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
14. Report regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 124-2023 granting consent to the City of
Burlingame to form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District and include the
City of South San Francisco within the district. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development
Manager)
Economic Development Manager Lucero presented the report joined by John Hutar, President and
CEO of the San Francisco Peninsula and Emily Brown with Civitas Advisors. Council engaged in
discussion and expressed their support.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second— Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 124-
2023 granting consent to the City of Burlingame to form the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism
Marketing District and include the City of South San Francisco within the district, by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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15. Motion to approve designation of voting delegates and alternates for the League of California
Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 20-22, 2023. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas presented the item. Council engaged in discussion and agreed to designate Mayor
Nicolas as the delegate and City Managaer Ranals and Councilmember Flores as alternates.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second— Councilmember Addiego: To approve by Motion designation
of voting delegates and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo,
Sept. 20-22, 2023, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice
Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session 8:37p.m.
16. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Properties:
Vacant Remnant Parcels on Westborough Blvd. from Oakmont Dr. to Olympic Dr., Assessor
Parcel Numbers (APN) 091022010, 091022030, 091025010, 091034080
Vacant Property on Sylvester Rd. north of Associated Rd., APN 015031090
117 Duval Dr„ APN 010122380
321 Aspen Ave., APN 012142140
373 Alta Vista Dr., APN 013233020
360 Swift Ave., Suite 10, APN 100880220
Agency negotiators: Nell Selander, ECD Director, Danielle Thoe, Housing Manager
Negotiating parties: Unknown at this time. All properties are potentially subject to tax sale by
San Mateo County.
Resumed from Closed Session 9:26p.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 9:27 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Luz Gomez and David Sciandri
Submitted by:
Jaz me Miranda
A sistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council:
Approvedd by:
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Buenaflor Nicolas
Mayor
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