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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.22.2024 Regular CC MInutes" SANF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING U CITY COUNCIL c411FOR�P CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 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 Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Marie Patea led the pledge. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Ranals requested that Item No. 4 be moved to the first item under presentations. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF Marie Patea, Executive Assistant to the City Manager Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager PRESENTATIONS 4. Certificate recognizing May as National Bike Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Vice Mayor Flores highlighted the Coordinator of Safe Routes to School San Mateo County Office of Education, Theresa Vallez-Kelly, Executive Director at Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, Clarrissa Cabansagan, and Chair of the Bicycle and Advisory Pedestrian Committee, Darryl Yip, for their support, partnerships, and contributions to the City of South San Francisco. They each thanked the Council for the certificate and recognition. 1. Proclamation recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Mayor Coleman recognized the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month and presented the proclamation. 2. Proclamation recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Councilmember Nicolas recognized the Month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and presented the proclamation to Library Program Manager Han -Ching Wong. Library Program Manager Wong thanked the Council for the recognition and invited the community to the Library for events taking place on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. (James Coleman, Mayor) Councilmember Nagales read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Public Works Director Eunejune Kim. Director Kim thanked the Council for the recognition. 5. Proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Mayor Coleman recognized the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and invited all to attend the Pride Celebration on June 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REOUESTS Vice Mayor Flores expressed his gratitude to all those who supported the Every Kid Deserves A Bike program. He thanked staff and partners who contributed to the program's success and impact. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Aida Isassi. Councilmember Nicolas congratulated the Parks and Recreation staff for the awards received at the California Parks and Recreation Society recognition dinner. She also congratulated the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission scholarship recipients. She thanked all those who attended and supported the District 3 outreach event. She reminded all that the deadline for the cultural activities grant is Friday, May 20, 2024. Lastly, she requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Estela Maracha and Alvin Wong. Councilmember Addiego thanked the Chief of Police for the invitation to the Police Department Retiree BBQ. He shared that he hosted a successful community meeting over the weekend at the Library Parks and Recreation Building. He highlighted the building and shared that he booked the Social Hall for National Night Out on August 6, 2024. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Joseph Regalia. Councilmember Nagales shared that he attended the South San Francisco Health Fair and thanked Kaiser Permanente for sponsoring and the Parks and Recreation team for organizing. He shared that he is looking forward to City events and will be bike riding with the Police Department to explore infrastructure for protected bike lanes. Lastly, thanked the Parks and Recreation Department staff for hosting programs that allow our children, youth, and families to enjoy. Mayor Coleman highlighted the upcoming City events to include API Heritage Month Celebration, Memorial Day Breakfast Event, and Pride Month Celebration and invited all to attend. He also provided an update on the sticker contest and shared the community will have the opportunity to vote REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 2 on them. He also shared that he would be hosting a community meeting at Ponderosa Elementary School on June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Sam Chetcuti • Michael Harris • Annie Lo • Cynthia Marcopulos • Peggy Deras • Tom Carney • Cory David • South San Francisco resident • Charlene Rouspil • Steve Kassel • Fionnola Villamejor • Dani F CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific items as follows. 6. Motion to approve the Minutes for May 8, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 7. Motion to approve the recommendation for the City Council to reject the sole bid received for the 2024 Street Surface Seal and Citywide School Improvements Project (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer and Jeff Chou, Senior Civil Engineer). 8. Report regarding Resolution No. 72-2024 approving the summary partial quitclaim of a public sewer easement for a storm sewer main on the properties APNs 015-031-020, 015-031-100, and 015-031-160 (100 East Grand Avenue), due to the easement no longer needed by the City (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer) 9. Report regarding Resolution No. 73-2024 approving the first amendment to the consulting services contract with Lotus Water of San Francisco, California for the Storm Drain Master Plan (SD2301). (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer) 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 74-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Construction Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Draeger, Inc. for the Training Tower Maintenance Project (Lawrence Henriquez, Senior Civil Engineer) 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 75-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Dorman Associates for architectural design services for the Westborough Preschool Project (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects). REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 3 12. Report regarding Resolution No. 76-2024 authorizing the examination of sales or transactions and use tax records by HR&A Advisors, Inc. (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director) 13. Report regarding Resolution No. 77-2024 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 Number 24.051 to accept up to $15,500 in reimbursement funding. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 14. Report regarding Resolution No. 78-2024 approving the City of South San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Public Facilities and Services) levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Jason Wong, Deputy Finance Director) 15. Report regarding authorization of a letter in support of the Water Emergency Transportation Authority's (WETA) grant application for the San Francisco Zero Emission Ferry Project: Investing in Equitable, Healthy, and Connected Bay Area Communities. (Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager) Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar 6-15, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING 16. Report regarding proposed amendments to Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to make minor revisions, corrections, and clarifications; modify and add development standards to implement Housing Element programs and policies; and update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, and determination that the proposed Zoning and General Plan amendments are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Stephanie Skangos, Senior Planner) Public hearing opened: 7:48 p.m. Chief Planner Friedman introduced the item. Senior Planner Skangos presented the report. Councilmember Nagales asked for clarification regarding the changes to the ordinance, supportive housing, and Senate Bill 9. Skangos Senior Planner Skangos provided responses and noted government code requirements. City Attorney Woodruff provided an overview of Senate Bill 9 and clarified the impact to Charter Cities and not General Law cities. Public hearing closed: 7:59 p.m. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Vice Mayor Flores: To introduce an Ordinance amending Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to make minor revisions, corrections, and clarifications; modify and add development standards to implement Housing Element programs and policies; and update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; RECUSED: None; REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 17. Report regarding the City of South San Francisco Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Karen Chang, Director of Finance) City Manager Ranals provided an overview of the proposed budget and revenue shortfall. She indicated the City will maintain a 20% reserve and stressed that budget imbalances are occurring throughout San Mateo County and the State of California. Finance Director Chang provided a detailed overview of the budget. The Council engaged in questions and discussions surrounding the Countywide budget shortfall, cost saving measures, and optimism in budget projections. The Council also thanked staff for their hard work in balancing the budget. City Manager Ranals stated the item will be brought back for approval on June 12th. 18. Report regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal year 2024-25. (Eunejune Kim, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, and Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer) Principal Engineer Ruble presented the report. The Council and staff engaged in questions and discussions surrounding proposed CIP projects, funding requests, dropped projects, and frustration with PG&E's response to proposed projects. 19. Report regarding a Study Session on updating the Business License Tax structure. (Greg Henry, Financial Services Manager) Financial Services Manager Henry presented the report along with consultants Joe McDonald and Alan Pennington with Matrix Consulting Group and Eric Meyers with HDL. The Council and staff engaged in discussions and questions surrounding outreach to the business community, alternatives to the proposed models, and timeline for placing the item on the ballot. Meeting recessed at 10:16 p.m. Meeting resumed at 10:20 p.m. 20. A report regarding an ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to decrease the potential number of members serving on the Cultural Arts Commission from eleven members to nine members. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney; Kimia Mahallati, Assistant City Attorney) Assistant City Attorney Mahallati presented the report and Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Duldulao provided an overview of the commission. The Council expressed the significance of maintaining balance within the commission and discussed the expectations of the commission. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 5 Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To introduce an Ordinance amending Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to decrease the potential number of members serving on the Cultural Arts Commission from eleven members to nine members, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; RECUSED: None; 21. Report regarding introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.12 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and providing for a salary increase for the members of the City Council. (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney) City Attorney Woodruff presented the report and indicated state law allows compensation for members of Council in a city the size of South San Francisco to cap at $1,600 per month. He stated the ordinance would go into effect after the November 5, 2024, election and after the Council was sworn in December 2024. Assistant City Manager Lee provided an overview of the monthly compensation of elected officials throughout the County of San Mateo. Councilmembers Nicolas and Nagales expressed concern about increasing council salaries given the proposed citywide budget reduction. Councilmember Addiego expressed his position on the increase and indicated Council salaries should be reviewed annually to become a part of the budgeting process. Vice Mayor Flores and Mayor Coleman expressed their support for an increase, highlighting the importance of diversity within the Council and involvement beyond Council meetings. After questions and discussion, Vice Mayor Flores motioned to increase the CounciI's salary to $1,400 per month. Motion — Vice Mayor Flores /Second — Councilmember Addiego: To introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.12 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and providing for a salary increase, as amended to $1,400, for the members of the City Council, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember Nicolas; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; 22. Report regarding Resolution No.79-2024 approving the sale of a City -owned Below Market Rate (BMR) housing unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3105 (APN 104540050) to a qualified buyer earning up to 100% of the area median income in accordance with the City's BMR restrictions, priced at the time marketing begins, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Deed, Affordable Housing Resale Restriction Agreement, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the BMR unit. (Elia Moreno, Management Analyst I) Management Analyst Moreno presented the report. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No.79- 2024 approving the sale of a City -owned Below Market Rate (BMR) housing unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3105 (APN 104540050) to a qualified buyer earning up to 100% of the area median income in accordance with the City's BMR restrictions, priced at the time marketing begins, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Deed, Affordable Housing Resale Restriction REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 6 Agreement, and any other documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the BMR unit, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:56 p.m. Submitted by: Adjourned in Memory of Aida Isassi, Estela Maracha, Alvin Wong, and Joseph Regalia Approved by: Jaz ' e Miranda James Coleman A stant City Clerk c Mayor Approved by the City Council: 6/ 121 / � I NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council members discussions of meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings on the City's website at https://www.ssf.neVgovemmenticitV-council/video-streaming-city-and-council-meetings Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk's repository at https://ci-ssf- ca.granicusideas. com/meetings?scope=past REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 7