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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.26.2025 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING -=" CITY COUNCIL �411F0,1k, P CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 6:30 p.m. In -person Library Parks and Recreation Building Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA 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 Xavier and Sebastian Camacho 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 • Police Chief Campbell presented the City's Annual Crime Statistics. • Public Works Director Kim shared the City was awarded a $1.2 million grant from Peninsula Clean Energy to improve the Downtown lighting. • Parks and Recreation Director Mediati invited the community to attend the Linden Park Open House on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and Youth Baseball Celebration on Saturday, March 8, 2025. • Management Analyst Donner invited the community to attend the What's Happening East of 101 Biotech Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing Women in Construction Week. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman presented the proclamation to the members of the Nation Association of Women in Construction. President Julie Salinas, Treasurer Viktoria Swerbensky, and Director Lourdes Haro accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their recognition. 2. Proclamation recognizing Hector Camacho for his service as a Trustee on the San Mateo County Office of Education Board. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Mayor Flores recognized Hector Camacho for his contributions to the San Mateo County Office of Education Board and the City of South San Francisco. Hector Camacho thanked staff, the City, and the Council for their investments and impact on the community. 3. Certificate recognizing Christine Ramirez for representing the City of South San Francisco as a runner in the Senshu International City Marathon in Japan. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Mayor Flores presented Christine Ramirez with a certificate of recognition honoring her accomplishments. Christine Ramirez thanked the Council and Sister Cities for allowing her to represent them and shared an overview of her experiences. COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Nicolas recognized the library staff and former Mayor Karyl Matsumoto for the success of the Kintsukuroi film screening. She requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of John DeNardi, Melanie Mendoza Lara, and Rosalina Oliva Panggat. Councilmember Coleman requested staff to explore solutions to concerns raised by downtown businesses regarding short-term parking for delivery services. Councilmember Nagales invited the community to attend his Town Hall on March 15, 2025, to discuss topics to include public safety and the new childcare in Westborough. He also said he enjoyed attending the Finding A Path Art Show and announced he was invited to moderate for the Housing Leadership Council on May 30, 2025. Mayor Flores apprised the community of the events attended to include the Kintsukuroi film screening, Property and Business Improvement District committee meetings, Basque Cultural Center anniversary event, and Joy Fest Celebration. He also requested the City Manager to explore concerns from residents surrounding the relocation of senior yoga and Zumba classes from the Teglia Center to the Westborough Center. City Manager Ranals noted that the relocation was temporary due to tax services being offered at the Teglia Center. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Sam Chetcuti • Fionnola Villamejor REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 2 CONSENT CALENDAR The Assistant City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted. 4. Motion to approve the Minutes of February 11, 2025, and February 12, 2025. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 5. Report regarding Resolution No. 24-2025 authorizing the acceptance of donations from various community partners totaling $21,250 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as well as in -kind donations of supplies and volunteer support for Parks and Recreation Department programs and events. (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department) 6. Report regarding Resolution No. 25-2025 authorizing the acceptance of $11,029.28 in grant funding from the Department of Justice Bullet Proof Vest Partnership for soft armor vests for the South San Francisco Police Department and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.038. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police) 7. Report regarding Resolution No. 26-2025 approving the Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement of the San Mateo County HOME Consortium under the Cranston - Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act. (Alvina Condon, Management Analyst I1) 8. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 27-2025 accepting $100,000 in SMCTA 2024 ACR/TDM Cycle 2 (Grant) Program Funding; accepting $10,000 in C/CAG Local Match Funding; accepting $30,000 in C/CAG Construction Management (CM) Funding; approving associated Budget Amendment Number 25.037; approving contract amendments with C/CAG, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and Zoon Engineering, Inc., for the South San Francisco, Smart Corridor Expansion Project. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer) Motion — Vice Mayor Addiego/Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Consent Calendar items 4-8 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. PUBLIC HEARING Public hearing opened.• 7:21 p.m. 9. Report regarding holding a Public Hearing for a Community Needs Assessment for the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. (Alvina Condon, Management Analyst II) Public hearing closed: 8: 02 p.m. Management Analyst Condon presented the report. Councilmember Nagales requested clarification between the number of services provided and referred. Management Analyst Condon and Economic and Community Development Director Selander provided clarification surrounding the service, potential delays, and charge for services. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 3 The following individuals provided public comments in support of continued funding.• • Carols Reyes, Program Manager at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center • Harrison Young, Owner of Harrison's Pizza • Melissa Lukin, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Peninsula • Miguel Chavez, Program Director at LifeMoves • Alyssa Canfield, Program Manager with StarVista • Laura Fanucchi, Director of Programs at HIP Housing • Lynn Schuette, Director of Quality and Strategic Initiatives at CORA • Mylene Deano, Register Dental Assistant at Magic Tooth Bus • Juan Molina, Shelter Manager at Safe Harbor Shelter • Cecilia Chu, Executive Director of Friends for Youth The following individual provided a public comment: • Michael Harris The following individuals submitted a public comment via the eComment portal: • David Carducci ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 28-2025 approving an agreement with Speridian Technologies LLC. for the implementation of the Clariti community development permitting software and Resolution No. 29-2025 approving an agreement with Clariti Cloud Inc. for a five-year subscription and support contract, totaling $1,808,017 (including a 15% contingency), authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements and approving Budget Amendment Number 25-045 (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology) Information Technology Director Barrera presented the report. The Council engaged in questions and discussions with responses provided by Director Barrera. Motion — Councilmember Nicolas/Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 28-2025 approving an agreement with Speridian Technologies LLC. for the implementation of the Clariti community development permitting software and Resolution No. 29-2025 approving an agreement with Clariti Cloud Inc. for a five-year subscription and support contract, totaling $1,808,017 (including a 15% contingency), authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements and approving Budget Amendment Number 25-045, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 29-2025 authorizing the submittal of an application for the San Mateo County Shuttle program funding in a total amount of $1,939,050, and committing a 25% total matching contribution of $646,350 from South San Francisco Local Measure A funds, in support of the South City Shuttle program. (Marissa Garren, Public Works Management Analyst II) Public Works Deputy Director Bockhaus presented the report. The Council engaged in questions and discussion surrounding the exploration of alternative methods for routes, time, and efficiency. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 4 Motion — Councilmember Nagales/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 29-2025 authorizing the submittal of an application for the San Mateo County Shuttle program funding in a total amount of $1,939,050, and committing a 25% total matching contribution of $646,350 from South San Francisco Local Measure A funds, in support of the South City Shuttle program, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nicolas, and Nagales; Mayor Flores, NAYS: Vice Mayor Addiego; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS No reports or announcements. CLOSED SESSION Entered into Closed Session: 8:23 p.m. 12. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 366 Grand Avenue (APN 012-312-310) Agency negotiators: Nell Selander, ECD Director, and Ernesto Lucero, ECD Manager Negotiating party: Stacey S. Dobos Trust Under negotiation: Price and Terms Resumed from Closed Session: 8: 53 p.m. Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Flores: Direction given. No reportable actions. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:54 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of John DeNardi, Melanie Mendoza Lara, and Rosalina Oliva Panggat Submitted by: Jaztnine Miranda assistant City Clerk Approved by the City Council: 0 3 iwayor REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 5 NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. These action minutes are the City's record of actions that took place at the meeting. Complete Council member's discussions of meeting items can be viewed in archived video/audio recordings on the City's website at htWs://www.ssf.net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council- Meetings/Ci ty-Council Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5 all written public comments submitted to the City Council become public record and will be made available to the public. Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk's repository at htps: //ci-ssf- ca.Qranicusideas.com/meetings?scope past REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 6