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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Library Parks and Recreation Building
Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Nagales, present
Councilmember Nicolas, present
Vice Mayor Flores, present
Mayor Coleman, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Coleman led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by South San Francisco's Youth Poet -in -Residence (Elizabeth Wong, Youth
Poet -in -Residence)
Library Program Manager, Han -Ching Wong, introduced South San Francisco Youth Poet -in
Residence, Elizabeth Wong, read her poems for the Council and the community.
2. Certificates of Recognition honoring 2024 Women of the Year: Amanda Anthony, Daina
Lujan, Lydia Pomposo, and Ava Romero. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Certificates of Recognition were presented to Amanda Anthony, Board Vice President of the South
San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees, Daina Lujan, Board President of the South
San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees, Lydia Pomposo, Chair of the Cultural Arts
Commission, and Resident Celebrity Chef, Ava Romero. The recipients thanked the Council for their
recognition.
3. Proclamation recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Councilmember Addiego read that proclamation into the record and presented it to South San
Francisco resident and Conference Center Authority Business Representative, Iyad Shihadeh. Iyad
thanked the Council for the proclamation and acknowledgment.
4. Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Mayor Coleman presented the proclamation to Community Outreach Coordinator of Project Sentinel,
Josie Fulton. Josie thanked the Council and City of South San Francisco for supporting their services.
5. Proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Councilmember Nicolas read the proclamation into the record and proclaimed the month of May as
Older Americans Month.
6. Proclamation recognizing May as National Hepatitis Awareness Month. (James Coleman,
Mayor)
Councilmember Nagales presented the proclamation to Executive Director of San Francisco Hep B
Free Bay Area, Richard So. Richard thanked the Council for their recognition and encouraged all to
get tested.
7. Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Vice Mayor Flores presented the proclamation to members of the Peninsula Healthcare District and
recognized their contributions to the City of South San Francsico and rest of San Mateo County. The
members thanked the Council for their acknowledgment. San Mateo County Behavioral Health
Commissioner, Andrew Dunn, encouraged the public to learn more about the program by visiting the
County's website.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nagales highlighted Youth in Government participants and the great work done at
the Mock City Council meeting. He informed the community that he attended a library event which
hosted authors Katie Zernike and Christine Pelosi. He also shared that he voted as a member of the
Association of Bay Area Governments for an affordable housing bond to be placed on the November
ballot. He requests the meeting be adjourned in memory of Juliana Dominguez.
Councilmember Nicolas congratulated the Cultural Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation staff
for their successful Youth Art Show. She also thanked the Library Department for hosting the Earth
Day Celebration. She noted the City co -sponsored the Sister to Sister Leadership Conference with
Asian American Recovery Services and highlighted the number of participants. She shared that she
attended a progress seminar in Santa Rosa and learned about Artificial Intelligence. She requested the
meeting be adjourned in memory of Lillian Rosaia and Aurora Salamat.
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Councilmember Addiego shared that he attended the Fire Department ceremony honoring new and
promoted staff members. He recognized Emergency Services Captain Ken Anderson for his work.
He also shared his memories of Lillian Rosaia and acknowledged her contributions to the community.
Vice Mayor Flores provided an overview of the events he attended and highlighted City partnered
events. He thanked participants and acknowledged staff for their hard work. He clarified the event at
South San Francsico High School was miscommunicated as a town hall and instead was an invitation
to attend and discuss housing. He requested a presentation highlighting the progress made at the
Matsumoto Plaza. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Juliana Domiguez and
Dolores Picado. He apologized to those who endured mistreatment while outside of the Library Parks
and Recreation Building and denounced hate crimes. He expressed his support for agendizing a
discussion surrounding the events in Gaza and hosting a community feedback session to discuss the
Municipal Services Building.
Mayor Coleman shared that he attended California Community Choice Association and provided an
overview of program that Peninsula Clean Energy offers. He thanked Councilmember Flores for his
support in leading a cleanup of District 5 and noted two events occurring on Saturday. He shared a
cleanup is being hosted at Gardner Park at 10:00 a.m. and Arbor Day at Westborough Park at 11:00
a.m. He shared the grand opening of Starbird would be Friday, April 26, 2024. Lastly, he expressed
his support in meeting with members to discuss the future of the Municipal Services Building.
Meeting recessed at 8: 25 p. in.
Meeting resumed at 8: 38 p. in.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows.
8. Motion to approve the Minutes for April 10, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 62-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to a Services Agreement with Kimley Horn, in the amount of $90,455 for a total
not to exceed amount of $240,115. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 63-2024 accepting the Single Audit report for Fiscal Year
2022-23 (Karen Chang, Finance Director)
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar
8-10, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores
and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Written Comments Submitted:
All electronic comments received were made a part of the record of the meeting.
• 19 Received via e-mail
• 21 Received via e-comments
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Kaarin Hardy
• Katrina
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• Cesar
• Hibah
• Anna Nastari
• Sam Chetcuti
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Mike Harris
• Charlene Rouspil
• Stephanie
• Amber
• Key
• Aisha Furqan
• Denni Harp
• Dolores Piper
• Peggy Deras
• Kam
• Russ
• Laura
• Nicole Han
• Keliana
• Alice
• Rami
• Andrew
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Update on City Council 2024 Priorities for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 (Rich Lee,
Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Lee presented an overview and update of the City Council 2024 priorities.
The Council engaged in discussions with responses from staff and provided feedback.
Mayor Coleman and Vice Mayor Flores expressed their desire to move the Farmer's Market from
Orange Memorial Park to Grand Avenue in the near future. Councilmember Addiego noted that
relocating the market to the downtown corridor may affect local businesses.
The Council also discussed the sale of polystyrene enforcement and indicated that periodic
inspections for compliance are acceptable to be mindful of staff time. The Council directed staff to
explore the ban on the sale of retail polystyrene.
Councilmember Nagales requested staff to review the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority
(BAHFA) language approved for labor standards. He also indicated that he would like to see the
expansion of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) and ensure transparency. He also inquired
about the status of a Westborough preschool program.
Director of Economic and Community Development Selander stated staff would review the BAHFA
language and provide an update via Thursday memo. Police Chief Campbell provided an overview
of the costs to renew ALPR and add additional cameras. Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist
provided an update on the preschool program indicating that the goal was to double the number of
classrooms at Westborough to serve 120 children.
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Councilmember Nicolas requested staff reports to include an analysis of impacts on diversity, equity
and inclusion. City Manager Ranals noted that staff has discussed the implementation into staff
reports and will consider including.
Vice Mayor Flores and Councilmember Addiego noted that a quarterly update may not be necessary
as we continue to evaluate priorities. Councilmember Addiego suggested staff review the City of San
Mateo's current formula to calculate the cost for trash removal to combat illegal dumping.
Mayor Coleman highlighted the feedback received on F1ashVote and suggested including guidance
for QR codes providing shuttle updates. He also provided suggestions regarding the use of
Commercial Linkage Fees. City Attorney Woodruff provided an overview of Commercial Linkage
Fees and their usage including a Supreme Court ruling.
12. Report regarding a resolution approving the Community Advisory Committee Charter for the
Residential and Commercial Anti -Displacement Roadmap. (Mori Dubon, Housing Fellow)
Housing Fellow Dubon presented the report.
The Council inquired about the formation of the committee, guidelines, and application format.
Director of Economic and Community Development Selander noted the formation would be like that
of the General Plan, and the body would meet 10 times within a one-year term. City Attorney
Woodruff suggested that while not required the committee follow Brown Act meeting requirements.
Director Selander noted that alternatives to current Boards and Commissions application format and
outreach could be explored for applicants to the committee if Council desired.
Councilmember Addiego noted that the City Council would not be reviewing and approving
appointment of members and inquired about the selection process of city staff members. Housing
Fellow Dubon noted staff has yet to determine the staff that will participate.
Councilmember Nagales inquired about the selection process of City of Hayward. Deputy Director
of Economic and Community Development Rozzi stated staff could defer to the Council for selection
if desired.
The Council provided feedback and direction to bring the item back for approval along with selection
staff identified, evaluation matrix, selection factors, and fiscal impact.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Nicolas suggested increased enforcement for electrical vehicle charging station
outside the facility due to vehicles parking for extended period of time.
Councilmember Nagales echoed comments regarding charging stations and requested a survey of the
parking lot. He also highlighted how the playground serves the community well and was a
compromise to additional parking at the location.
Councilmember Addiego acknowledged the parking issues at the Library Parks and Recreation
Building.
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Mayor Coleman highlighted the popularity of the building and acknowledged that many frequent the
building. He also requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mia Quintero Isla, daughter of
Police Dispatch Supervisor, Janet Quintero, and San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff, Rich Isla.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:07 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Juliana Dominguez, Lillian Rosaia, Aurora Salamat, Dolores Picado, and Mia Quintero Isla
Submitted by:
Jaz a Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council: / l
Approved by:
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James C leman
Mayor
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