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Home My WebLink About10.11.2023 Regular CC MinutesN S^NF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING n U O r CITY COUNCIL c411FOR CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 6:30 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 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Addiego, present Councilmember Coleman, present Councilmember Flores, present Vice Mayor Nagales, present Mayor Nicolas, present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Nicolas requested Jeanette Acosta to lead the pledge. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF • Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager • Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation • Sharon Ranals, City Manager PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing October as National Italian American Heritage Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Councilmember Addiego read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Jeanette Petroni Acosta. Jeanette accepted the proclamation on behalf of all Italians in South San Francisco and thanked the Council for the honor. 2. Proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman read the proclamation into the record and presented it to City Manager Ranals. City Manager Ranals thanked the council and shared she is grateful to be a survivor of breast cancer. 3. Proclamation recognizing Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, October 9-13, 2023. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Vice Mayor Nagales read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Code Enforcement Officer Donn Lovell. Code Enforcement Officer Lovell shared it was an honor to receive the proclamation and thanked Council. 4. Proclamation recognizing October 8-14, 2023, as Fire Prevention week. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Councilmember Flores presented the proclamation to Battalion Chief Fire Marshal Ian Hardage. Chief Fire Marshal Hardage thanked the Council for their recognition and shared fire safety is currently being presented to students in South San Francisco. He introduced and thanked Administrative Assistant Ronnie Leong and Deputy Fire Marshal Nelson Aranda for all their work. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS The following individual(s) addressed the City Council: In Person: • John Baker COUNCIL COMMENTS/REOUESTS Mayor Nicolas extended condolences to Israel for the life's loss during the attack and requested a moment of silence to for the victims and families affected. She reiterated hatred has no place in South San Francisco and that civility, inclusion, and diversity are always upheld. She also provided an overview of the events attended and congratulated Mayor Karyl Matsumoto for her lifetime achievement awarded at the 50t" gala of the Organization of Chinese Americans. She also expressed her gratitude toward Plant Superintendent Brian Schumacker for giving her a grand tour of the WQCP. She requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of South San Francisco resident, Fernando Fasquelle. Councilmember Addiego provided an overview of the information obtained at his recent meeting with the SFO Roundtable group. He thanked Deputy Fire Chief Matt Samson and Police Corporal Jesse Ledesma for their city tour to visitors of our Sister City Atotonilco el Alto. He requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of 011ie Mae Welch, Beverly Franzella, and Gloria Gil. Vice Mayor Nagales provided an overview of the events attended to include the Family Bike Ride event, historical society dinner, and Organization of Chinese Americans event. He also noted that Westborough Blvd does not qualify for speed reduction due to State law but requested staff to collaborate in exploring alternatives in working with the County and State legislatures. Councilmember Flores thanked staff for their assistance with the Sister City delegation. He thanked Assemblymember Diane Papin for recognizing the importance of bicycle ownership in young kids. He also highlighted the Economic Advancement Center for the work that continues to happen there. He provided an overview of the events he attended and thanked Deputy City Manager Fernandez and Captain Plan for supporting the Mental Health Event hosted by the Peninsula Division of the California League of Cities. He invited residents to attend a mixer at La Perla Restaurant to celebrate Latinx heritage month. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1 l , 2023 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilmember Coleman noted his absence due to his visit to Singapore and Hong Kong to study housing policy. He shared he was proud that the City was able to take part in the Climate Summit and heard great reviews. He also stated the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County will be hosting a housing leadership day on Friday, October 20th. CONSENT CALENDAR The 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 September 27, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 6. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1649-2023 adding Chapter 20.150 ("Lindenville Specific Plan District"), Chapter 20.160 ("Height Incentive Overlay District"), Chapter 20.190 ("Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District"), Chapter 20.200 ("Arts and Makers Overlay District") Chapter 20.210 ("Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District"), making other related amendments to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner) 7. Report regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1650-2023 adding Chapter 10.76 of the Municipal Code to establish rules of conduct for City property. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney) 8. Report regarding adoption of Ordinance No. 1651-2023 amending South San Francisco Municipal Code Sections 2.04.020, 2.56.050 2.60.050, 2.64.050, and 2.81.050 changing the location of meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Parking Place Commission, and Traffic Safety Commission. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney) 9. Report Regarding Resolution No. 154-2023 approving the Second Amendment to the 2023- 2024 Wage and Salary Schedule to establish salaries for new and amended job classifications, and approving Budget Amendment No. 24.014 (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar 5- 9, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 155-2023 awarding a Consulting Services Agreement to MIG, Inc. of Berkeley, California for the Linden Avenue Park Project (project no. pk2305) in an amount not to exceed $526,920, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and approving a contract contingency of $52,692 on behalf of the City. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) Deputy Director Vitale presented the report. The council expressed their appreciation for exploring elements that speak to the neighborhood and incorporating space for residents to gather. They also noted the sensitivity due to its history and emphasized the importance of community input. The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment: • Olga Perez, Alan Perez, and Comunidad Inmigrante del Pueblo Viejo REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 3 Motion — Councilmember Flores/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 155-2023 awarding a Consulting Services Agreement to MIG, Inc. of Berkeley, California for the Linden Avenue Park Project (project no. pk2305) in an amount not to exceed $526,920, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and approving a contract contingency of $52,692 on behalf of the City, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 156-2023 awarding a construction contract to Andrew M. Jordan Inc. dba A & B Construction of Oakland, California for the Centennial Way Trail Park Improvements (project no. pk2302) in an amount not to exceed $4,505,417, authorizing a total construction budget including contingency of $4,955,959, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements on behalf of the City and approving Budget Amendment# 24.015. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) Deputy Director Vitale presented the report. The council engaged in questions and discussion surrounding the design, lighting, and balance of the project. City Manager Ranals acknowledged Director of Parks and Recreation Mediati and Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist for their work in pursuing this project. The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment: 9 Guest User Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second — Councilmember Addiego: To approve report regarding Resolution No. 156-2023 awarding a construction contract to Andrew M. Jordan Inc. dba A & B Construction of Oakland, California for the Centennial Way Trail Park Improvements (project no. pk2302) in an amount not to exceed $4,505,417, authorizing a total construction budget including contingency of $4,955,959, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements on behalf of the City and approving Budget Amendment# 24.015, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 12. Report regarding Resolution No. 157-2023 awarding a construction contract to GECMS Inc. (dba Giron Construction) of San Francisco, California for the Oyster Point Phase IIC Improvement Project (project no. pf2204/pf2205/pf2206) in an amount not to exceed $3,716,501.51, authorizing a total construction budget of $4,273,976.74, and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements on behalf of the City. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) Deputy Director Vitale presented the report. The council inquired about additional staffing and maintenance of the new parks, the number of trees and consideration of wind, and noted the need for additional patrol in these areas. Director of Parks and Recreation Mediati provided a response to discuss an overview of department needs while Deputy Director Vitale shared staff would provide a memo to address inquiries regarding trees. Motion — Councilmember Flores/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve report regarding Resolution No. 157-2023 awarding a construction contract to GECMS Inc. (dba Giron Construction) of San Francisco, California for the Oyster Point Phase IIC Improvement Project (project no. pf2204/pf2205/pf2206) in an amount not to exceed $3,716,501.51, authorizing a total construction budget of $4,273,976.74, and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements on behalf of the REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 4 City, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales; and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 13. Report regarding Resolution No. 158-2023 approving updated state -aid master agreement, program supplemental agreement (PSA) No. A292 with the State of California for HSIP 10: Curb Ramp Replacement Intersection Improvement Project (Project No. tr2202) in the amount of $249,800 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreements (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer) Senior Civil Engineer Torres presented the report. Councilmember Flores requested attention to detail for all curbs, sidewalks, and driveways and requested that we do not impede pedestrians and continue to remain compliant with ADA. Senior Civil Engineer Torres confirmed that ADA compliance would remain during construction. Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second — Councilmember Flores: To approve report regarding Resolution No. 158-2023 approving updated state -aid master agreement, program supplemental agreement (PSA) No. A292 with the State of California for HSIP 10: Curb Ramp Replacement Intersection Improvement Project (Project No. tr2202) in the amount of $249,800 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreements, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Nicolas invited the community to attend the Flu Shot Clinic on Sunday October 15, 2023. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:08 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of Fernando Fasquelle, 011ie Mae Welch, Beverly Franzella, and Gloria Gil Submitted by: Approved by: '1, < Jaz me Miranda Buenaflor Nicolas Assistant City Clerk Mayor Approved by the City Council: �L-/ �Z0 Z0) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 5