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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 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
Assistant City Manager Lee led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Economic and Development Manager Lucero announced the second of the four What's
Happening East of 101: A Biotech Speaker Series will be occurring on August 23, 2024, at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and invited all to register and attend.
• Executive Assistant to the City Manager Patea invited all to save the date for the Sign Hill
Tree lighting on August 29, 2024, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and
Juliana's Journey and shared all will be meeting at the LPR.
• Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Duldulao invited the community to attend Movie Night
on August 16, 2024, 8:00 p.m. at Martin Elementary School and the Annual Concert in the
Park at Orange Park on September 21, 2024.
• Director of Capital Projects Gilchrist provided an update on the Linden Park planning and
noted feedback is being collected at events to include Movie Night and an open house on
August 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation recognizing August 14, 2024, as Amgen Day in South San Francisco. (James
Coleman, Mayor)
Mayor Coleman recognized August 14, 2024, as Amgen Day and presented a proclamation to
members of the Amgen team. Executive Director of Oncology Research, Jason DeVoss, thanked the
Council for their recognition and support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Ranals introduced Matt Samson as the new Fire Chief for the City of South San
Francisco and highlighted his accomplishments and contributions. Chief Samson thanked staff
for their support during the transition and recognized the leadership team.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nicolas expressed gratitude to the City staff for accepting summer interns and
highlighted the need to empower youth to seek careers in public service. She also thanked staff for
their prompt response to reported hazards on Greendale Drive, participation in and support in National
Nights Out, the Centennial Road Show, and the Pistahan Parade. She thanked Astellas for kicking off
the first of the Joint City of South San Francisco and Biocom Speaker Series. She requested the
meeting be adjourned in memory of Francisco Yabut, Generoso Sevilla, Adele Cassinelli, and Don
Nelson.
Councilmember Nagales apprised the community of events he attended including the Pistahan Parade
and National Night Out. He also thanked Public Works staff for their response to the incident at
Greendale Drive. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Brandon Lucero.
Councilmember Addiego highlighted National Night Out and recognized Laura Fanella, Gloria
Meharres, the CERT team, and community members for their support. He also shared that Cuneo
Bakery has opened a retail counter and encouraged all to visit. He requested the meeting be adjourned
in memory of Lois Mares.
Vice Mayor Flores recognized the several National Night Out events and expressed appreciation for
all those who attended. He apprised the community of events he attended including the welcoming of
the National League of Cities, quarterly hospitality general manager meetings at the South San
Francisco Conference Center, and backpack give away hosted in partnership with Rep Urs Clothing.
He also thanked the Public Works Department for working to improve the beautification of our city.
Lastly, he requested the City Manager work with the Police Department to create a safety plan to
address Waymo in our city.
Mayor Coleman apprised the community of the events he attended including internship graduations,
the Samoan Flag Raising event, National Night Out events, and the LGBTQ Leadership Summit. He
requested that staff explore the area near Smart and Final as there has been a concern regarding double
parking.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy. (Shawn Marshall, Chief Executive Officer)
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Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Marshall provided a presentation and reviewed the services provided.
Mayor Coleman thanked CEO Marshall for the work done and acknowledged the impact it has on the
community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Cory David
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Charlene Rouspil
• Annie Lo
• Olga P
• Fionnola Villamejor
PUBLIC COMMENTS — CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Rhovy Antonio (Consent Item No. 7)
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Assistant City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged
in a discussion of specific items as follows. Item No. 5 and Item No. 7 was pulled by Councilmember
Addiego and Councilmember Nagales for further discussion.
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for July 24, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 123-2024 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 2024-25 Operating Budget
pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 25.006. (Angela Duldulao, Parks and Recreation
Deputy Director)
5. Report regarding a resolution approving a Second Amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for a citywide Infrastructure assessment and
inventory and increase the amount by $250,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $513,277,
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment. (Alex Henry, Public
Works Program Manager)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 124-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the National League of Cities for an Advancing
Economic Mobility grant and approving Budget Amendment #25.010 appropriating $20,000
in grant funds. (Michael Guss, Economic Development Specialist)
7. Report regarding adoption 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)
Item No. 5: Councilmember Addiego requested clarification on the project status and requested that
the Council receive a comprehensive assessment. Vice Mayor Flores expressed support in reviewing
the inventory assessment report. Public Works Director Kim provided an overview of the project
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status and noted that additional information would be brought forward at a future meeting for the
Council to review.
The item will be discussed at a future meeting.
Item No. 7: Given the recent discussion brought forth by members of the public, Councilmember
Nagales shared his intent in bringing this matter for the Council's consideration, noting that it was
intended to expand voter participation. However, given the legal concerns raised, he supports
postponing the matter for further discussion. At the request of Councilmember Addiego, City
Attorney Woodruff apprised the Council and the community of the challenges the California
Apartment Association raised.
The item will be discussed at a future meeting.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar
3, 4, and 6, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Flores,
and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Presentation regarding update on the City of South San Francisco's investment portfolio
(Frank Risso, Treasurer, Karen Chang, Director of Finance, Carlos Oblites, Chandler Asset
Management)
City Treasurer Risso introduced Jayson Schmit with Chandler Asset Management who presented an
update on the City's investment portfolio. Jayson highlighted that the City is comfortable with their
investments and potentially purchasing more. City Treasurer Risso noted that the City has
significantly diversified its portfolio over the last 10 years and is in a good position.
9. Discussion regarding an update of the Junipero Serra Boulevard and I-280 Westborough
Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project Feasibility Study (st2301).
(Lawrence Henriquez, Senior Civil Engineer)
Senior Civil Engineer Henriquez introduced Principal David Mahama with DKS Associates and
Sasha Dansky with Mark Thomas. David Mahama reviewed the project background, goals, process,
and public outreach. Sasha Dansky reviewed the improvement solutions and potential alternatives.
Senior Civil Engineer reviewed the next steps for the project.
The Council engaged in questions and discussions and provided feedback indicating the desire to
view a table comparison of the alternatives with timelines, safety measures, and numbers.
10. Report regarding three separate resolutions authorizing the submittal of three grant
applications to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 7 Pedestrian and
Bicycle Program Funding and similar grant applications requiring no more than a total of
$500,000 in local match funds. (John Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer)
Associate Civil Engineer Wilson presented the report. The Council engaged in questions and
discussion and expressed their support for the item.
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Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No.
125-2024 supporting the Alta Loma Middle and Buri Buri Elementary Schools Ped and Bike
Improvements Project and submitting an application to the San Mateo County Transportation
Authority for Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding and similar grant applications
requiring no more than a total of $200,000 in local match funds, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None;
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No.
126-2024 supporting the Parkway Heights Middle School Ped and Bike Improvements Project and
authorizing the submittal of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for
Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding and similar grant applications requiring no more
than a total of $200,000 in local match funds, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego,
Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None;
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No.
127-2024 supporting the Ponderosa Elementary School Ped and Bike Improvements Project and
authorizing submittal of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle
7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding and similar grant applications requiring no more than a
total of $100,000 in local match funds, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales,
Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 128-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Consulting Services Agreement with Presidio Systems, Inc. of Livennore, California, for
$2,389,985.80, and authorizing a total contract budget of $2,760,000.00 for the Condition
Assessment of the Sanitary Sewer System (Project No. ss2001). (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil
Engineer)
Senior Civil Engineer Chou presented the report.
The following individual addressed the City Council:
• Fionolla Villamejor
The Council inquired about the scoring for both proposals and noted it is beneficial to review the
scale, dollar amount, and timeline. The Council also inquired about the possibility of prioritizing
problem areas rather than the City as a whole in hopes of obtaining additional bids. Staff indicated
additional information would be shared through a Council memo. Principal Engineer Ruble shared
the benefit in assessing the City as whole allows for a comprehensive understanding of conditions
allowing for budgeting and planning.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No.
128-2024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Presidio
Systems, Inc. of Livermore, California, for $2,389,985.80, and authorizing a total contract budget of
$2,760,000.00 for the Condition Assessment of the Sanitary Sewer System (Project No. ss2001), by
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Vice Mayor Flores, and Mayor
Coleman; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None;
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12. Report regarding Resolution No. 129-2024 approving the execution of grant funds from the
Ocean Protection Council (OPC) under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply,
Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84), Proposition
68, Environmental License Plate Funds, Once Through Cooling Or General Funds, and
approving Budget Amendment #25.011. (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)
Senior Civil Engineer Hossfeld presented the report.
The Council noted the significance of the item and suggested outreach to educate the community.
Motion — Vice Mayor Flores /Second — Mayor Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 129-2024
approving the execution of grant funds from the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) under the Safe
Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act
of 2006 (Proposition 84), Proposition 68, Environmental License Plate Funds, Once Through Cooling
Or General Funds, and approving Budget Amendment #25.011, 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
13. Certificate of Recognition for the Italian American Citizens Club presented on August 2,
2024. (James Coleman, Mayor)
14. Certificate of Recognition for the Pistahan Parade Committee presented on August 10, 2024.
(James Coleman, Mayor)
15. Recognition of the National League of Cities on Its Historic 100th Anniversary and Road
Show: 100 Years, 100 Cities presented on August 3, 2024. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Mayor Coleman apprised the Council and the community of the following recognitions issued on
behalf of the City Council: A Certificate of Recognition to the Italian American Citizens Club on
August 2, 2024, at a mixer held with the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce hosted at the
Bocce Courts; A Certificate of Recognition to the Pistahan Parade Committee on August 10, 2024;
and a proclamation issued to the National League of Cities on Its Historic 100th Anniversary and
Road Show presented on August 3, 2024.
Councilmember Addiego acknowledged the public comments received regarding election practices
and suggested that the Mayor's Weekly Newsletter be postponed during this election cycle to promote
an equitable election process and address the community's concerns.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 9: 5 4 p. m.
16. 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
Resumed from Closed Session: 10:17 p. m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:18 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Francisco Yabut, Generoso Sevilla, Adele Cassinelli, Don Nelson, and Lois Mares
Submitted by:
Ja me iranda
Assistant City Clerk
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Approved by the City Council: / 71K / 2
Approved by:
James Coleman
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
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Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk's repository at
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