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CITY COUNCIL
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 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 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Nagales, present
Councilmember Nicolas, present
Vice Mayor Flores, present
Mayor Coleman, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager Lee led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Intern Ryan Gunawan invited the community to attend the following City
events: Samoan Flag Raising on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at City Hall; Backpack
Giveaway on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at City Hall; National Night Out Events
on August 6, 2024; Pistahan Parade on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m. on Market Street
in San Francisco; and invited all to visit City social media channels ran by the summer interns
for the last week of the internship program.
Economic and Community Development Management Analys Donner invited all to attend the
first of the four-part Biotech Speaker Series on Friday, July 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at the Council
Chambers.
Information Technology Director Barrera announced the new website is now live and
presented its new features.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation honoring Fire Chief Jess Magallanes on his retirement. (James Coleman,
Mayor)
Councilmember Nagales acknowledged Chief Magallanes' years of service, read the proclamation
into the record, and presented the proclamation to him. Chief Magallanes thanked the Council, the
City of South San Francisco, staff members, and his family, for all of their support.
2. Certificate honoring Jackie Belli for Best of Show quilt at the 2024 San Mateo County Fair.
(James Coleman, Mayor)
Mayor Coleman presented a certificate of recognition to South San Francisco resident Jackie Belli.
Jackie expressed her appreciation for the recognition and thanked the Council.
3. Proclamation celebrating Samoan Heritage Week, July 28 through August 3, 2024. (James
Coleman, Mayor)
Councilmember Nicolas recognized July 28 — August 3, 2024, as Samoan Heritage Week and
presented a proclamation to Reno Anoai. He accepted the proclamation, thanked the Council for their
recognition, and invited members and supporters to address the Council.
4. Proclamation honoring July as Disability Pride Month. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Mayor Coleman read the proclamation into the record and presented a proclamation to both South
San Francisco resident, Chef Ava Romero, and Board President of the Center for Independence of
Individuals with Disabilities, Ligia Andrade Zuniga. They each thanked the Council for their support
and acknowledgment.
5. Presentation on the status and benefits of the 2023/2024 Street Surface Seal project. (Angel
Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
Senior Civil Engineer Torres presented a status update the 2023/2024 Street Surface Seal project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nagales thanked staff for their assistance in addressing resident concerns. He invited
the community to attend National Night Out on August 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at Westborough Park. He
inquired about the process regarding the application for the In-N-Out project. Economic and
Community Development Director Selander provided an update on the current application status and
process. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Richard Bordi, father of Marie Patea,
Executive Assistant to the City Manager.
Councilmember Nicolas informed the community she attended the Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) graduation and thanked the Fire Department for their support. She invited all to attend
Nation Night Out at Elks Lodge, August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. She joined in adjourning the meeting
in memory of Richard Bordi and requested the meeting also be adjourned in memory of Salvo Simon,
William Bosque Jr., Donna Faria, Chet Socco, Daniele "Dan" Bartoli, Emma Ocampo, Corazon
Dandan, and Artemio Oliva.
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Councilmember Addiego acknowledged the many contributions that Richard Bordi left as former
Deputy Director of the Maintenance Facility. He shared that he attended a 41h of July Parade in
Sonoma and suggested celebrating the 250th birthday of America on July 4, 2026, to include the
community and create a commendable event. He shared he will be hosting National Night Out on
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the LPR and invited the community.
Vice Mayor Flores apprised the community of the events he attended and thanked Police Chief
Campbell for his support in exploring a Family Justice Center in partnership with San Mateo County.
He requested an update on the downtown garbage bins. Public Works Director Kim provided an
update and informed the public of 20 Big Belly trash cans installations that combine the use of trash
and recycling. Vice Mayor Flores announced a free Backpack Giveaway on August 3, 2024, 11:00
a.m. at the City Hall parking lot. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of community
member, Maria Esther Benitez.
Mayor Coleman thanked staff for their work in launching the new City website and shared that he has
heard great feedback. He requested that staff review and address traffic with the potential In-N-Out
site as concerns have been expressed along with excitement. Lastly, he welcomed Curry Pizza House
to the community.
Meeting recessed at 7: 33 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 7:38 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Billy Lock
• Peggy Deras
• Anna Kramer
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Cory David
• Barbara Erhard
• Charlene Rouspil
• Darlene Marsh
• Olga P
• Annie Lo
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows. Item No. 13 was pulled by Councilmember Addiego for further
discussion.
6. Motion to approve the Minutes for June 26, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
7. Motion to accept the construction improvements of the HSIP Curb Ramp Improvements
Project (tr2202) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (Total Construction
Cost $696,574.53). (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 112-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Consulting Services Agreement with Aliquot Associates, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California for
$301,148, and authorizing a total design budget of $346,320 for the Complete Streets
Improvements Project (Project No. st2401). (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)
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9. Report regarding Resolution No. 113-2024 authorizing the acceptance of a $5,000 donation
from Amgen, a $2,500 donation from Kaiser Permanente, and a $1,000 donation from
Peninsula Clean Energy for the South City Pride celebration on June 1, 2024, amending the
City Manager's Office's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget and approving Budget
Amendment Number 24.056. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 114-2024 accepting $60,000 from the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in grant funding made available through the Alcohol
Policing Partnership (APP) administered by the ABC, to be used for personnel overtime,
equipment, travel, and training expenses and amend the Police Department's Operating
Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 by approving Budget Amendment Number 25.008. (Scott
Campbell, Chief of Police)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 115-2024 accepting $4,474.09 from the South San Francisco
Friends of the Library to support Library programs and services, amending the Library
Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment
Number 25.009. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 116-2024 authorizing the acceptance of $47,603 from the
California State Library to support the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center's federal
Library Services Technology Act Teens Succeed project, amending the Library Department's
Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Operating Budget, and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.007.
(Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 117-2024 approving a First Amendment to the Lease
Agreement for use of the Economic Advancement Center located at 366 Grand Avenue in
South San Francisco. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager)
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 118-2024 of the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco authorizing the acceptance of an Infill Infrastructure Grant Program of 2019
Program Award in an amount not to exceed $28,817,500 for the SSF PUC Housing Project.
(Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director)
15. Report regarding Resolution No. 119-2024 and Resolution No. 120-2024 approving
amendments to the Consulting Services Agreements with Michael Baker International for
administrative support for the City's for -sale below market rate housing program and
Community Development Block Grant program. (Elia Moreno, Housing Management
Analyst 1 and Alvina Condon, Housing Management Analyst II)
Item No. 13: Economic and Community Development Manager Lucero indicated that the current
lease would expire at the end of October, and the amended lease would extend for six additional
months. Councilmember Addiego inquired about funding for the initial lease and funds contributing
to the extension. Economic Development Manager Lucero indicated there would be no additional
impact on the general funds. The Council expressed concern regarding the facility's operational costs
as they do not represent South San Francisco residents. In response, they suggested exploring other
vacant facilities as a proactive measure to find cost-effective solutions.
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Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Consent
Calendar 6-15, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor
Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
16. Consideration of Placing a Measure on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
Ballot updating the Business License Tax. (Karen Chang, Finance Director and Greg Henry,
Financial Services Manager)
City Manager Ranals provided an overview of the proposed initiative and highlighted its attempt to
generate additional revenue or reduce services in the future. She thanked staff for their efforts in
bringing forward the item. Finance Director Chang presented the report and requested feedback from
the Council.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Justin Fang
• Aracely Campa — California Life Science
• Leslie Fong
• Keliana
• Julio Garcia
• Linda Vera
• BJ Patel
• Stephanie
• Amber
• Russ
• Mary Prem - SSF Chamber of Commerce
Written Comments Submitted via eComments and email communication:
• Jackeline Rodriguez (eComments)
• Tyler Morgan (eComments)
• Four anonymous (eComments)
• SAMCEDA (email communication)
• California Life Sciences (email communication)
• South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce (email communication)
The Council engaged in questions and discussions and directed staff to proceed with option one as
presented with no cap and the ability for implementation to adjust or remove the cap in the future.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No.
121-2024 as amended, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice
Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Meeting recessed at 9: 45 p. m.
Meeting resumed at 9:57 p. m.
17. Report regarding consideration of an updated Memorandum of Understanding, Version 16
between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District
and adoption of Resolution No. 122 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement
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and to receive an annual report on the status of the Memorandum of Understanding, Version
16. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
Police Chief Campbell presented the report and an overview of the amendments to the Memorandum
of Understanding. The Council thanked him for his efforts and suggested partnering with the district
to increase the number of survey respondents.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Vice Mayor Flores: To approve Resolution No. 122-
2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and to receive an annual report on the
status of the Memorandum of Understanding, Version 16, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember
Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None
18. Report regarding introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 10.78 to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code regulating signs on motor vehicles parked, left standing, or
operated on city streets or public lands. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, and Ali Wolf, Assistant
City Attorney)
Assistant City Attorney Wolf provided an overview of the proposed ordinance.
The Council engaged in questions and discussions surrounding the ordinance's forthcoming
implementation, considering the timing of the upcoming election and enforcement. The Council
decided to table the item. The item will be brought back to the Council at a future meeting.
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Concerned Citizen
19. Report regarding introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 10.80 to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code prohibiting any person in control of a multi -unit building from
preventing a candidate or representative from lawfully campaigning door-to-door. (Sky
Woodruff, City Attorney and Ali Wolf, Assistant City Attorney)
Assistant City Attorney Wolf presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed
ordinance.
Councilmember Nagales stated he requested this item to be brought to the Council so that candidates
can engage with the voters and noted the timing of the request. The Council engaged in questions and
discussion with responses provided by Assistant City Attorney Wolf.
Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Second — Councilmember Addiego: To introduction an ordinance
adding Chapter 10.80 to the South San Francisco Municipal Code prohibiting any person in control
of a multi -unit building from preventing a candidate or representative from lawfully campaigning
door-to-door, 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
20. Council discussion about City Selection Committee appointment on Friday, July 26, 2024, for
San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) vacant seat and alternate to the City
Selection Committee. (James Coleman, Mayor)
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The Council expressed support and directed Mayor Coleman to vote to appoint Mayor Anders Fung
-� of the City of Millbrae.
21. City Council to confirm by motion the appointment of Councilmember Mark Addiego to the
Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2026. (Sharon
Ranals, City Manager)
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Vice Mayor Flores: To approve by motion, the
appointment of Councilmember Mark Addiego to Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee for a
term to expire March 31, 2026, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas,
and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
CLOSED SESSION
22. Conference with real property negotiators Entered into Closed Session: 11: 00 p.m.
Gov. Code § 54956.8
Property: 71 Camaritas Avenue
Agency negotiator: Nell Selander, Economic and Community Development Director;
Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager; Katie Donner, Management Analyst;
Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Ludy & Manny Noguera, The Corner Pocket
Under negotiation: Lease terms and price
23. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Properties: Parcels on Sign Hill, South San Francisco (APNs 012-351-020, 012-351-030,
012-024-060, 012-024-070, 012-024-080, 012-024-090, 012-024-100, 012-024-110, and
012-024-120)
Agency Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director; Greg
Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Syme Venture Partners LP
Under negotiation: Price and terms
24. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 400 Miller Avenue (APN 012-303-110) City Negotiators: Nell Selander,
Economic and Community Development Director, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Nisar M Shaikh Trust
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
25. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Number of Potential Cases: One potential case
Resumed from Closed Session: 11: 50 p. m.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:51 p.m.
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Adjourned in Memory of
Richard Bordi, Salvo Simon, William Bosque Jr., Donna Faria, Chet Socco, Daniele "Dan" Bartoli,
Emma Ocampo, Corazon Dandan, Artemio Oliva, and Maria Esther Benitez
Submitted by:
Jaz ' e Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by:
James C leman
Mayor
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 atht_gy://www.ssfnet/Government/Video-Streaming City and Council Meetings/City Council
Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk's repository at
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