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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.25.2024 Regular CC Minutes�pVTH SAA, � `92 O n r�u c911F0R��P CALL TO ORDER MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 6:30 p.m. Library Parks and Recreation Building Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA 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 Economic Development Manager Lucero led the pledge. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Ranals requested to postpone Closed Session Item No. 26 to a future meeting date. LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 1181) Following an inquiry, the Council reported no disclosures. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF Economic Development Manager Lucero invited the Community to the Biotech Speaker Series on Friday, September 271h, at the LPR Council Chambers. • Executive Assistant Patea invited the community to the Centennial Way Park Ribbon Cutting on Sunday, September 29, 2024, Community Outreach Meeting for Dundee Park on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Serra Vista Elementary, Festa Italiana on September 29, 2024, at Orange Park, and State of the City on Tuesday, October 2, 2024, at the LPR, Banquet Hall. • Library Director Sommers invited the community to attend the program day to recognize Filipino American History Month Celebration, on October 5, 2024, at the LPR, Social Hall and Nurse Unseen film screening on October 20, 2024, at the LPR, Council Chambers. • Human Resources Director Lockhart invited the community to attend the SSF Diversity Employment Day on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the LPR. • Parks and Recreation Director Mediati informed the community of the Free Tree Giveaway Program and invited them to attend the Coastal Clean Up at the end of Haskins Way on Saturday, September 28, 2024, and Community Planting Event at Brentwood Park Tree Planting on Saturday, October 12, 2024. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing September 21, 2024, as World Alzheimer's Day. (James Coleman, Mayor) Councilmember Nicolas presented the proclamation to Kasey Jo Cullinan, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor for Senior Programs. Supervisor Cullinan thanked the Council for the proclamation and shared the support and services offered to the community. Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Mayor Coleman presented the proclamation to CORA representatives Lynn Schwett and Celeste Mercado. They thanked the Council for the recognition and partnership and discussed the services offered to the community. 3. Proclamation celebrating National Italian -American Heritage Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Councilmember Addiego presented the proclamation to Italian American Citizens Club President, Leo Perini. President Perini thanked the Council for their recognition and encouraged the community to attend Festa Italiana. 4. Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week as October 6 - 12, 2024. (James Coleman, Mayor) Councilmember Nagales presented the proclamation to Fire Marshall Hardage. Fire Marshall Hardage thanked the Council for their continued support and shared this year's outreach efforts. 5. Proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) Mayor Coleman presented the proclamation Recovery Services Advocate Mike McHenry. 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Presentation. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair, Darryl Yip, provided a presentation to the Council and discussed the committee's priorities. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Nagales shared he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Karyl Matsumoto Plaza and thanked her for her transportation efforts. He also recognized staff for dedicated hours to ensure the success of Concert in the Park. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jim Elder. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilmember Nicolas echoed the thanks to staff for the success of the Karyl Matsumoto Plaza ceremony and Concert in the Park. She extended her gratitude to Librarian, Stacy Lein, and Library Director, Valerie Sommers, for their assistance in the successful Alzheimer's Presentation by Randall Yip. She requested the meeting to adjourned in memory of Jim Elder, Elsa Evangelista, Betty Holler, and Rina Luna Andres. Councilmember Addiego shared he attended the Historical Society Meeting where Genentech provided an informative presentation. He also attended the Italian Catholic Federation and invited those interested to attend. Additionally, he invited the community to attend the Sisters Cities Committee meeting on November 12, 2024, at Cable Car Cafe. Vice Mayor Flores shared the success of events to include Fiestas Patrias and Scam Stopper. He shared he attended the grand opening of the Hangar Restaurant located at 460 Forbes Blvd. He requested City Manager Ranals to share new additions to Matsumoto Plaza. City Manager Ranals noted that a Wildflower bakery and tap room is set to open by the end of the year. Additionally, he requested Economic and Community Development Deputy Director to address the concerns regarding anti -displacement and provide an update on the strategy. Deputy Director Rozzi provided the community with an update. Mayor Coleman apprised the community of events attended to include the grand opening of the Hanger Restaurant, Karyl Matsumoto Plaza ribbon cutting ceremony, Concert in the Park, and Fiji Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Michael McHenry (Item No. 5) • Serena (Item No. 5) • Daniela Jonguitud • Mary Prem • Victoria Yan • Michael Harris • Cynthia Marcopulos • Barbara Erhard • Peggy Deras • Cory David • Katherine Acosta • Julio Garcia • Dolores • Amanda Anthony • Fionnola Villamejor • Leslie Fong PUBLIC COMMENTS — CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following individual addressed the City Council: • Montserrat Mata (Item No. 18) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 3 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. 10 and Item No. 17 were pulled by Councilmember Addiego and Item No. 18 was pulled by Mayor Coleman for further discussion. 7. Motion to approve the Minutes for September 11, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 8. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meetings of November 27, 2024, and December 25, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 9. Report regarding Resolution No. 141-2024 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the List of Designated Positions. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 142-2024 approving the First Amendment to the 2024-2025 Wage and Salary Schedule to establish the wage range for the new classification of Natural Resources Specialist (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 143-2024 awarding a construction contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose, California, for the Crack Seal, Patch, and Base Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $524,069.92 and related actions. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer) 12. Report regarding Resolution No. 144-2024 for the submittal of a grant application to, and if awarded, executing a funding agreement with, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 2 Alternative Congestion Relief & Transportation Demand Management Program Funding. (John Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer) 13. Report regarding Ordinance No. 1661-2024 amending Chapter 8.27 "Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction" of Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code relating to organic waste disposal and related regulations pursuant to California Senate Bill 1383. (Marissa Garren, Public Works Management Analyst II) 14. Report regarding Resolution No. 145-2024 approving the draft response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report titled, "Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space" (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Director, Economic & Community Development Department). 15. Report regarding Resolution No. 146-2024 approving the South San Francisco Fire Department's annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4. (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal) 16. Report regarding Resolution No. 147-2024 accepting $118,000 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program" (STEP) to be used for personnel overtime, equipment, and training expenses and amend the Police Department's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 by approving Budget Amendment Number 25.016. (Fahmida Murphy, Police Lieutenant) 17. Report regarding Resolution No. 148-2024 authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter committing $697,521 in matching funds to a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration "Good Jobs Challenge Grant" application supporting economic mobility programs in South San Francisco. (Michael Guss, Economic Development Specialist) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 4 18. Report regarding Resolution No. 149-2024 approving the Fifth Amendment of a contract with JobTrain for workforce development support services, for a contract increase in the sum of $387,613, and a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment of a contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center for small business and entrepreneurship support services, for a contract increase in the sum of $425,000, both offered at the Economic Advancement Center in South San Francisco. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager) Item No. 18: Economic Development Manager Lucero provided an explanation to address the contract increase, noted no additional funding is needed, and provided an explanation for the lease extension. Councilmember Addiego noted the program's success and similar programs with the San Mateo County Human Services Agencies and requested that staff address funding needs with the County. The following individual addressed the City Council: • Karla Ostorga • Viviana Item No. 17: Economic Development Specialist Guss presented the report. Economic Development Manager Lucero explained the grant sources for matching funds and confirmed this would allow for the expansion of the Promotores Program. Item No. 10: Councilmember Addiego expressed his support if the council's consensus was to approve the item but noted the importance of fiscal prudence given the budget deficit. Councilmember Nicolas noted the importance of the department's budget -neutral permanent position. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar 7-18, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmember Addiego, Nicolas, and Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING 19. Report regarding a public hearing relating to the bond financing for the Grand and Linden Family Apartments (201-219 Grand Avenue and 418 Linden Avenue) including issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45 million. (Elia Moreno, Management Analyst I) Public hearing opened: 8: 56 p.m. Economic and Community Development Director Selander provided the report. Public hearing closed: 8:58 p.m. Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 151-2024 approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Grand and Linden Family Apartments, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, and Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 20. Report regarding holding a public hearing regarding the Program Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the City's Community Development Block Grant Program and adopting a resolution approving the Program Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorizing its REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 5 submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Alvina Condon, Management Analyst II) Public hearing opened: 8: 59 p.m. Management Analyst II Condon presented the report. Councilmember Nagales requested that staff include reporting on the number of services delivered instead of the number of referrals. Public hearing closed.• 9: 06 p.m. Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Second — Vice Mayor Flores: To approve Resolution No, 152- 2024 approving the Program Year 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the City's Community Development Block Grant Program and adopting a resolution approving the Program Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizing its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development., by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, and Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 21. Report regarding Resolution No. 153-2024 awarding a construction contract to HP Communications, Inc. for the 2024 Broadband Fiber -Optic Network Project (Project No. pf2210, Bid No. 2697) in the amount not to exceed $998,581.40, for a total construction budget of $1,148,368.61, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology) Information Technology Director Barrera provided the report. The Council engaged in questions and discussions and received responses. Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Second — Councilmember Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 153-2024 awarding a construction contract to HP Communications, Inc. for the 2024 Broadband Fiber -Optic Network Project (Project No. pf2210, Bid No. 2697) in the amount not to exceed $998,581.40, for a total construction budget of $1,148,368.61, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, and Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 22. Report regarding Resolution No. 154-2024 authorizing a five-year service agreement with LAZ Parking, California, LLC to provide parking enforcement services in South San Francisco, in a total amount not to exceed $3,450,267.20 for parking enforcement within the City of South San Francisco and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Ken Chetcuti, Police Captain) Police Captain Chetcuti presented the report. Vice President of Government Services with LAZ Parking Mahammad Mansoor provided a presentation to review the services offered. The Council engaged in questions and discussion and received responses. The Council provided feedback and highlighted the importance of fairness and consistency in implementation. Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 154-2024 authorizing a five-year service agreement with LAZ Parking, California, LLC to provide parking enforcement services in South San Francisco, in a total amount not to exceed $3,450,267.20 for parking enforcement within the City of South San Francisco and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores; Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, and Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 6 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 23. Council discussion on City Selection Committee vacant position and meeting alternate. (James Coleman, Mayor) Mayor Coleman indicated that he is seeking direction from the Council to vote at the upcoming City Selection Committee meeting to address the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) vacancy. The Council engaged in discussions and provided direction. 24. Council discussion on Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities Board of Directors Election 2024-2025. (James Coleman, Mayor) Mayor Coleman and Vice Mayor Flores provided information surrounding the upcoming vote. The Council engaged in discussions and provided direction. CLOSED SESSION Entered into Closed Session: 10:12 p.m. 25. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Alvarado, Milton vs. City of South San Francisco (Worker's Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12169265) Name of case: Wall, Keith vs. City of South San Francisco (Worker's Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ16095117) (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, Kyle Royer, RTGR Law, and Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) 26. 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 Item No. 26 was postponed to a future meeting date. Resumed from Closed Session: 10: 32 p. m. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:33 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of Jim Elder, Elsa Evangelista, Betty Holler, and Rina Luna Andres REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 MINUTES PAGE 7 Submitted by: Approved by the City Council: le Approved by: W� James Coleman Mayor _l l &9 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/audio recordings on the City's website at https:llwww.ss%net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council-Meetin suety -Council Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk's repository at https://ci-ssf-ca.granicusideas.conz/meetings?scope past REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 PAGE 8