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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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
Executive Assistant to the City Manager Patea led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 11811
Following an inquiry, the Council reported no disclosures.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Parks and Recreation Director Mediati informed the community of the Sizzle and Sigsig
Cooking Event on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the LPR Social Hall.
Executive Assistant Patea announced City offices will be closed on November 11, 2024,
in observance of Veteran's Day. She announced the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
will occur on Thursday, November 14, 2024, starting at City Hall. She also shared there
would be a Trivia Challenge Fundraiser for project READ at the South San Francisco
Conference Center on Friday, November 15, 2024.
• Deputy City Manager Fernandez announced the local minimum wage increase to $17.70
per hour will take effect on January 1, 2025.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation celebrating Extra Mile Day November 1, 2024. (James Coleman, Mayor)
Mayor Coleman presented the proclamation to CERT volunteer, Christina Hong. Chrstina thanked
the Council for the recognition and encouraged the community to engage in volunteer services.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nicolas expressed her appreciation to the Parks and Recreation staff for their
assistance with the tree planting event in Brentwood Park. She apprised the Council and
community of the events attended. She also thanked Deputy City Manager Fernandez, Public
Works staff, CERT volunteers, the Philippine Nurses Association from Kaiser Pennanente, and
the Francis Drake Lodge for their hard work on the annual flu clinic held on October 19th. She
requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of George Komis.
Councilmember Nagales shared he attended the South San Francisco Chamber Installation Awards
Dinner. He recognized Chamber Executive Mary Prem and congratulated all the honorees. He
proposed that the City Council participate in the upcoming Trivia Challenge Fundraiser for project
READ.
Councilmember Addiego highlighted the Council's support for Senate Bill 272 regarding funding
for adaptation planning for sea level rise. He attended a presentation by the Bay Conservation
Development Commission. He recommended residents in District 1 contact him to apply to be
district representatives.
Vice Mayor Flores expressed gratitude to the Council for appointing him as the City Council
representative for the California League of Cities 2024 Conference. He highlighted the opportunity
of engaging with leaders and experts on various issues along with effective community
engagement. He shared that he was voted as President of the Legue of California Peninsula
Division.
Mayor Coleman shared the tree planting event in Brentwood Park was a success. He also
highlighted the Senior Showcase held at the LPR hosted by the San Mateo Daily Journal. He noted
that he attended the Chamber Awards for the Chamber of Commerce and presented the Mayor's
Award to the South San Francisco Education Foundation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Michael Harris
• Edith Arias
• Denni Harp
• Cory David
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Tom Carney
• Paula Maruri
• Dolores Piper
• Fionnola Villamejor
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Mary Prem
Cesar Dominguez
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Deputy City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged
in a discussion of specific items as follows. Item No. 3 was pulled by Councilmember Addiego for
further discussion.
2. Motion to approve the Minutes of October 9, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
3. Report regarding Resolution No. 162-2024 accepting a FY 2024 Port Security Grant
Program grant in the amount of $29,867.10 to purchase and install a fire suppression pump
and fixed monitor for the department's fire boat; authorizing the use of Public Safety
Impact Fees in an amount not to exceed $9,955.70 to be applied as the required grant match;
approving Budget Amendment Number 25.023 to the Fire Department operating budget in
the amount of $39,822.80; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase
agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco with North River Boats in an
amount not to exceed $39,822.80. (Matt Samson, Fire Chief)
4. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1662-2024 amending
Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.78 to regulate certain
private development projects by withholding the certificate of occupancy or building
permit final when an owner or contractor has unpaid final wage theft judgments. (Tony
Rozzi, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 163-2024 approving a license agreement and fee with
SYNOOR LLC for tiebacks installation within the Noor Avenue Public Right -of -Way and
approving Budget Amendment Number 25.020. (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 164-2024 approving the acceptance of grant funds from
the California Department of Education's After School Education and Safety Program for
a three-year term in the amount of $283,858.56 per year (total grant amount of
$851,575.68) and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library Department
fiscal year 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 operating budgets pursuant to Budget
Amendment Number 25.005. (Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director)
Item No. 3: Fire Chief Samson provided an update on the Fire Department's rescue boat.
Councilmember Addiego expressed support for the rescue boat being updated with fire
suppression equipment.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Consent
Calendar items 2-6 by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Councilmembers Addiego, Nicolas,
Nagales, and Vice Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
7. Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305).
(Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
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Deputy Director of Capital Projects Vitale presented the report and provided an overview of the
project. The Council engaged in questions and discussion and noted the importance of ensuring
health and safety for residents.
The, following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Hermes Monzon
• Anna Kramer
• Tom Carney
• Fionnola Villamejor
8. Report presenting preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Year End results and FY 2024-
25 First Quarter Financial Report as of September 30, 2024 (Karen Chang, Director of
Finance)
Director of Finance Chang presented the report. The Council engaged in questions and discussions.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Vivian Ramos
• Tom Carney
• Denni Harp
9. Report on Intersection Daylighting Plan, including a guide for enhancing new parking
restrictions established by Assembly Bill No. 413. (John Wilson, Associate Civil
Engineer)
Associate Civil Engineer Wilson presented the report and Police Chief Campbell provided an
overview of citations and collisions in the proposed areas. The Council provided feedback and
highlighted the significance of community engagement and focus on high traffic areas.
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Denni Harp
Meeting recessed at 10: 02 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 10:12 p.m.
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 165-2024 approving Budget Amendment Number 25.024
and authorizing the City's acquisition of the Below Market Rate (BMR) unit at 2230
Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3209 (APN 104540190). (Elia Moreno, Housing Management
Analyst I).
Housing Management Analyst Moreno presented the report. The Council engaged in questions
and discussion and expressed their support for the item.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: to approve Resolution No.
165-2024 approving Budget Amendment Number 25.024 and authorizing the City's acquisition of
the Below Market Rate (BMR) unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3209 (APN 104540190) by
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roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmembers Nicolas, Addiego,
Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 166-2024 approving the purchase of an advanced life
support ambulance, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Braun Northwest for the construction and purchase in the amount of $423,403.18,
approving the purchase of tools and equipment in the amount of $55,000 and approving
the use of $478,403.18 of Vehicle Replacement Funds, for a total not to exceed amount of
$478,403.18. (Richard Walls, EMS Battalion Chief)
Emergency Management Services Battalion Chief Walls presented the report. The Council
engaged in questions and discussion and expressed their support for the item.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Vice Mayor Flores: to approve Resolution No. 166-
2024 approving the purchase of an advanced life support ambulance, authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a purchase agreement with Braun Northwest for the construction and purchase in the
amount of $423,403.18, approving the purchase of tools and equipment in the amount of $55,000
and approving the use of $478,403.18 of Vehicle Replacement Funds, for a total not to exceed
amount of $478,403.18 by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman, Vice Mayor Flores,
Councilmembers Addiego, Nicolas, and Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 167-2024 approving Budget Amendment Number 25.025
appropriating $600,000 from the Park Land Acquisition Fee Fund (Fund 805) to acquire
and maintain a portion of 701 Spruce Avenue (APN 012-131-040) to preserve a public
access trail and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement
for the acquisition. (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Economic and Community Development
Director)
Deputy Economic and Community Development Director Rozzi presented the report. The Council
engaged in questions and discussion surrounding the appraisal price and benefit of acquiring the
space.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: to approve Resolution No.
167-2024 approving Budget Amendment Number 25.025 appropriating $600,000 from the Park
Land Acquisition Fee Fund (Fund 805) to acquire and maintain a portion of 701 Spruce Avenue
(APN 012-131-040) to preserve a public access trail and authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Coleman,
Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmembers Nagales, Nicolas, and Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. Council discussion on Delegate for National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting on
November 16, 2024, in Tampa, FL. (Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor)
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After Council review and discussion, Vice Mayor Flores was appointed to serve as a voting
delegate with Councilmember Nicolas attending as an alternate.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 10: 48 p.m.
14. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One potential case
(Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, Lindsay D'Andrea, Assistant City Attorney, Angel Torres,
Senior Civil Engineer)
15. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: DNA Way, Point San Bruno Blvd, and a portion of Cabot Road
Agency negotiators: Nell Selander, Director of Economic and Community Development,
and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Genentech, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms
16. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Two potential cases
(Sky Woodruff, City Attorney and Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager)
17. 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
Resumedfrom Closed Session: 12: 00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 12:01 a.m.
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Adjourned in Memory of
George Komis
Submitted by: Approved by:
Sar arper James oleman
puty City Clerk Mayor
Approved by the City Council:
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://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
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