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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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