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Home My WebLink About01.22.2025 Regular CC Minutesc�So�TH 5A^,��2 MINUTES t REGULAR MEETING o CITY COUNCIL c�LIFO CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 6:30 p.m. In -person Library Parks and Recreation Building Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA Virtual (Zoom) Teleconference Location: 25 Rizal Street Los Banos, Laguna 4030, Philippines CALL TO ORDER Mayor Flores called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Coleman, present Councilmember Nagales, present Councilmember Nicolas, present Vice Mayor Addiego, present Mayor Flores, present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning Commissioner Baker led the pledge. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 1181) Following an inquiry, there were no conflicts of interest stated by the members of the City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF Library Director Sommer apprised the community of the following events at the Library Parks and Recreation Building on January 25, 2025: • 10:30 a.m. LionDanceMe Performance & Storytime • 6:30 p.m. Poet Laureate Library Program Executive Assistant Patea said the City would be hosting a series of Tobacco Retailer Informational Meetings on the following dates: • January 29, 2025, 6-7 p.m. at the Library Parks & Recreation Building • February 3, 2025, 6-7 p.m. at the Library Parks & Recreation Building • February 4, 2025, 12-1 p.m. Virtually Police Chief Campbell invited the community to attend the Business Leaders Against Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Seminar: • January 30, 2025, 9-12 p.m. at the South San Francisco Conference Center Economic Development Manager Lucero invited the community to attend the Lenar New Year Night Market located at the Grand Avenue Breezeway: • February 7, 2025, 4-9 p.m. next to 366 Grand Ave. Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Duldulao apprised the community of the Finding a Path Art Show at the Library Parks and Recreation Building: • Opening Weekend: February 7, 2025, 6-8 p.m. and February 8, 20252 10-3 p.m. • Weekday Gallery: February 10, 2025 - February 28, 2025, 10-5 p.m. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of 2024 Mayor's Award to Education Foundation. (James Coleman, Councilmember) Councilmember Coleman presented the award to South San Francisco Education Foundation Board of Directors Kristy Camacho, John Baker, and Lauren Kitchen. Krisy thanked the Council and partners for their recognition. 2. Proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Survivors Week as January 22 - 26, 2025. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Councilmember Nagales read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Police Corporal Quintero. Corporal Quintero accepted the proclamation and shared the importance of reducing gun violence in our communities. 3. Proclamation recognizing January as National Biotechnology Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Mayor Flores highlighted the innovation advances of biotechnology and presented the proclamation to California Life Sciences CEO Mike Guerro. Mike accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their recognition. 4. Proclamation recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 2 Mayor Flores highlighted Justice at Last for the services provided to the community and presented the proclamation to Legal Director Carolyn Kim. Carolyn thanked the Council for recognizing the critical issues impacting community members. 5. Presentation from the Library Board of Trustees (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) Board President Ramsey introduced members and presented an update to the Council. 6. South Linden Avenue and Scott Street Grade Separation Project Status Update from Caltrain (project stl004) (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer) Caltrain Chief of Rail Design and Construction, Robert Bernard, provided an overview of the project status. Senior Civil Engineer Torres reviewed next steps for the project. 7. Presentation regarding final update on 2024 City Council Priorities (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager) Assistant City Manager Lee presented the completed and outstanding 2024 City Council priorities. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Nicolas requested the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Ester Mabilangan Carpio and Olivia De Leon Formento. Councilmember Nagales shared he attended the In-N-Out community meeting and was happy community members attended. He highlighted the Baden Station Apartments and discussed the need for affordable housing. He thanked staff and the Mayor for their leadership on issues surrounding RV parking. Police Chief Campbell clarified that the parking restrictions. Councilmember Nagales expressed his desire to have deeper conversations to discuss supportive services and proactive approaches. Councilmember Coleman shared he attended the San Mateo County meetings to discuss federal priorities regarding the change in administration. He expressed the desire to continue conversations and the need to ensure resources and support are available to the community. He requested that staff work closely with the School District to share priorities and efforts to collaborate. Vice Mayor Addiego shared that he attended the Sister Cities meeting. He invited those interested in traveling to Japan with Sister Cities to sign up as slots are still available. Mayor Flores requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Robert Henley. He requested Fire Chief Samson to report on the San Mateo County Response Strike Team dispatched to LA County. Chief Samson provided an update and resources with the community. At the request of the Mayor, ECD Management Analyst Donner apprised the community of the Vacant Retail Activation Program. Mayor Flores apprised the community of initiatives he will bring forward and discuss during the Council Retreat. Lastly, he reassured the community that the City will continue to uplift and advocate for their needs and provided the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline 203- 666-4472. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Barbara Erhard • Teresa Shipp • Cynthia Marcopulos • Sam Chetcuti CONSENT CALENDAR The Assistant City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted. 8. Motion to approve the Minutes of January 8, 2025 (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 9. Report regarding Resolution No. 10-2025 authorizing the filing of an application for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for up to $5,625.000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415) (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer) 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 11-2025 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Redwood Public Law, LLP (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 12-2025 authorizing the filing of a grant contract renewal for Community Development Block Grant funds allocated through the City of Daly City to support Project Read and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revenue Budget upon receipt of grant award. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 12. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1667-2025 amending Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.90 to establish a permit process for single room occupancy hotel closures, redevelopments, or changes of use including noticing and relocation benefits for residents. (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II) 13. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1668-2025 amending Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.80 to establish a permit process for mobile home park closures, redevelopments, or changes of use, including noticing and relocation benefits. (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II) 14. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1669-2025 amending Chapter 8.78 ("Mooring Regulations") of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager; Sky Woodruff, City Attorney) Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar items 8-14, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Flores, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmembers Coleman, Nicolas, and Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 15. Report regarding Resolution No. 13-2025 approving Budget Amendment 25.027 appropriating $177,000 in the Low- and Moderate- Income Housing Fund (Fund 241) in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the City's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. (Elia Moreno, Housing Management Analyst I) Management Analyst Moreno presented the report. The Council highlighted the success of the program and discussed the importance of timely processing. Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 13-2025 approving Budget Amendment 25.027 appropriating $177,000 in the Low- and Moderate- Income Housing Fund (Fund 241) in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the City's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Flores, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmembers Coleman, Nicolas, and Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None 16. Report regarding Resolution No. 14-2025 awarding a construction contract to Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for the Traffic Signal Safety Improvement Project (No. tr2403, Bid No. 2698) in an amount not to exceed $1,080,000, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $1,242,000 (John Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer) Associate Civil Engineer Wilson presented the report. The Council expressed their support for the item. Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 14-2025 awarding a construction contract to Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for the Traffic Signal Safety Improvement Project (No. tr2403, Bid No. 2698) in an amount not to exceed $1,080,000, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $1,242,000, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Flores, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmembers Coleman, Nicolas, and Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None. 17. Report regarding Resolution No. 15-2025 accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other related miscellaneous reports for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Karen Chang, Finance Director) Finance Director Chang and Maze & Associates Partner Amy Meyer presented the report. Assistant City Manager Lee commended the Finance Department staff for their hard work. Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 15- 2025 accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other related miscellaneous reports for Fiscal Year 2023-24, by roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Flores, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmembers Coleman, Nicolas, and Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSTAIN: None. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 5 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Nicolas shared she was appointed to the Small Cites Council by Nation League of Cities. Mayor Flores thanked all that attended Cafecito with Mayor Eddie and noted the next event would be held in March. CLOSED SESSION Entered into Closed Session: 9:27 p.m. 18. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Sharon Rana]s, City Manager, Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager, Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director Employee organizations: AFSCME Local 829, lAFF Local 1507, SSF Police Association, Teamsters Local 856-Confidential, Teamsters Local 856-Mid-Management, Unrepresented Groups Resumed from Closed Session: 10: 37 p.m. Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Flores: Direction given —no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:38 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of Ester Mabilangan Carpio, Olivia De Leon Formento, and Robert Henley Submitted by: i J ine iranda, CMC, CP Assistant City Clerk Mayor Approved by the City Council: 02 / / 2 / 2 G" NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent the actions taken during the City Council meeting. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all written public comments submitted to the City Council become public records and will be made available to the public. Complete Council members' discussions of meeting items can be viewed in archived video/audio recordings on the City's website at https://www.ssf net. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 6