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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.26.2025 Regular CC Minuteso��N SAS F MINUTES FPS sy�9.GJ REGULAR MEETING n U O CITY COUNCIL c9QF0R��P CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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 Jonathan Ipac, a Transitional Kindergarten student at Our Lady of Mercy, Tee Ball for SSF Youth Baseball and Kids Gym at Fullgrip Barbell in SSF participant, and Dylan Munsayac, an 8th-grade student at St. Veronicas, Travel and Rec baseball for SSF Youth Baseball and teen gym at Fullgrip Barbell in SSF participant, led the pledge of allegiance. 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 Fire Chief Matt Samson apprised the community of following events: Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Community Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fire Station 65, 1151 South San Francisco Drive, SSF. • South San Francisco Fire Department, Fire Boat "Industrial" Christening on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Oyster Point Yacht Club, 911 Marina Blvd., SSF. Chief Samson introduced Deputy Fire Chief Devin Flannery, who thanked Chief Samson for the opportunity and noted his commitment to the department's and the city's success, expressing appreciation to the City Council for their ongoing support. City Manager Ranals presented a proclamation honoring Deputy City Manager Christina Fernandez for the years of service to the city and community. Deputy City Manager Fernandez departs from the city to join the City of Brisbane as Assistant City Manager. The City Council expressed their gratitude and shared congratulatory remarks. Deputy City Manager Fernandez thanked the Council and staff for their steadfast support and looks forward to the city's continued growth. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) Councilmember Nagales read the proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month. Jakob Uriarte, Project Sentinel Fair Housing Coordinator, accepted the proclamation and expressed gratitude to the Council for their support and recognition. 2. Presentation on the San Mateo County Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Resource Center Principal Planner Billy Gross introduced Anna Alekseyeva, Director with the ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County, who provided an overview of the program COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Councilmember Nagales apprised the community of events attended Vice Mayor Addiego apprised the community of the events attended and invited them to join the Sister Cities Association and travel to the Sister Cities International conference in Osaka (near Kishiwada), Japan, from September 14 to September 24, 2025. He also invited the community to the Oyster Point Cove vehicle cleanup event on Monday, March 31, 2025. City Manager Ranals noted that three of the vehicles had been voluntarily removed. Councilmember Coleman informed the community of the events attended and commended the staff for their work on the progress of the Orange Park Pool project. Councilmember Nicolas apprised the community of events attended and noted that Councilmembers joining the Sister Cities International conference in Osaka (near Kishiwada), Japan, will pay independently for their travel. Requested to adjourn in memory of Bonifacio Valera Jr. and Marisa Acopio. Mayor Flores apprised the community of the events attended. He noted his inability to participate in all city events due to work commitments and thanked his colleagues for representing the city in various events. The Cafecito, attended by the Mayor and Vice Mayor, was a success and attracted residents throughout the city. The community was informed that California Assemblymember REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 2 Catherine Stefani, D-San Francisco, represents a section of South San Francisco and is always available to speak to constituents. The community is invited to participate in the South San Francisco Downtown Neighborhood Cleanup from April 5 to April 19, 2025. The Mayor requested that the City Manager seek a Clean Cities designation for South San Francisco, inspect the donation bin placed behind Five Guys in the Westborough shopping center, and address the extended parking of Amazon delivery trucks in the Old Town neighborhoods. Requested to adjourn in memory of Jose Salvador Coto Flores. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Cynthia Marcopolus • Sam Chetcuti • Toni Allen • Fionnola Villamejor • Judy McKever Written Comments Submitted via eComments: • Chef Ava CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific items as follows. Items No. 6 and No. 7 were pulled by Vice Mayor Addiego for further discussion. 3. Motion to approve the Minutes of March 12, 2025. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 4. Motion to accept Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee report independently verifying Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure W revenues and expenditures. (Karen Chang. Director of Finance; and Sharon Ranals, City Manager) 5. Motion to receive and file the City's Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Elia Moreno, Housing Management Analyst I) 6. Report regarding Resolution No. 32-2025 authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with San Mateo County Transportation Authority for the Harbor Master Spit Project (pf2002). (Audriana Hossfeld Senior Civil Engineer) 7. Report regarding Resolution No. 33-2025 authorizing the creation of CDBG Ramps and Paths Project (No. ST2506), approval of Budget Amendment Number 25.046, and authorization to advertise the project for construction. (John Wilson, Associate Engineer) 8. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1670-2025 amending the South San Francisco Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.100 (Local Preferences and Requirements) to Title 8 to define a preference policy requirement for housing units regulated by the City of South San Francisco in order to prioritize housing applicants who live and/or work in the City. (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 3 Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar items 3-8 by roll -call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Report regarding the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (Billy Gross, Principal Planner and Stephanie Skangos, Senior Planner) Principal Planner Gross introduced Senior Planner Skangos, who presented the report and responded to the City Council's inquiries. Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development Rozzi provided clarification of Senate Bill (SB 35) and RHNA allocation. The following individuals addressed the City Council: • Fionnola Villamejor Motion — Councilmember Nagales/Second — Vice Mayor Addiego: To approve by motion, accept the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports on the implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element and authorize its transmittal to the California Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 10. Report regarding Resolution No. 34-2025 approving Program Guidelines and Request for Interest for the "Launch Local!" Vacant Retail Activation Pilot Program." (Katie Donner, Management Analyst I) Management Analyst Donner presented the report and responded to the council's inquiries. Motion — Mayor Flores/Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 34-2025 approving Program Guidelines and Request for Interest for the "Launch Local!" Vacant Retail Activation Pilot Program, 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. 35-2025 approving an increase to the South San Francisco Tow Services rates to the maximum allowable towing rates that are comparable to other police agencies in northern San Mateo County. (Adam Plank, Police Captain) Police Captain Plank presented the report and responded to inquiries of the City Council. Brian Banks of Action Towing provided an overview of the company's towing services and cases encountered. Requested a COLA increase be included in the proposed resolution. Steven, with Bob Jr's Towing, reiterated that the need for an increase is associated with business expense increases. Gino, with Courtesy Tow, also noted that the need for the increase is due to increased business expenses. The City Council engaged in discussions and received responses. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 4 Motion — Council Nicolas/Second — Vice Mayor Addiego: To approve Resolution No. 35-2025 approving an increase to the South San Francisco Tow Services rates to the maximum allowable towing rates that are comparable to other police agencies in northern San Mateo County, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None. 12. Report regarding an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6.46 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit) to adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, and repealing in its entirety Title 6, Chapter 6.47 (Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products, Pharmacy Sales of Tobacco Products, and Sales of Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibited). (Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager,- Sgt. Sean Curmi, South San Francisco Police Department, Lt. Amy Sariotti, South San Francisco Police Department, Alexandra Wolf, Assistant City Attorney) Deputy City Manager Fernandez presented the report and responded to the Council's inquires. Lieutenant Sariotti with the South San Francisco Police Department provided an overview of the process, noting that education is primary before enforcement.. City Attorney Woodruff noted that with the City's adoption of the County's tobacco ordinance by reference, a slightly different procedure and notice provision applies. Specifically, the provisions of Government Code section 50022.1-50022.10. After such an ordinance is introduced, the next meeting will include a public hearing to ensure transparency and legal compliance before it can be adopted. Motion — Councilmember Nagales/ Councilmember Coleman: To introduce, on first reading, an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6.46 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit) to adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, and repealing in its entirety Title 6, Chapter 6.47 (Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products. Pharmacy Sales of Tobacco Products, and Sales of Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibited), by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Nagales, Nicolas, Vice Mayor Addiego, and Mayor Flores; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 13. Consider sending Letters of Support for various legislative items. (Eddie Flores, Mayor) City Manager Ranals presented the report. Consensus of the Council to monitor California Assembly Bill 650 (AB 650), introduced by Assembly Member Papan, and Senate Bill 63 (SB 63), introduced by Senator Scott Wiener. CLOSED SESSION Entered into Closed Session: 9:32 p.m. 14. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 5 15. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Properties: Parcels on Sign Hill, South San Francisco (APNs 012-351-020, 012-351-030, 012-024-060, 012-024-070, 012-024-080, 012-024-090, 012-024-100, 012-024-110, and 012-024-120) Agency Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director; Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney Negotiating parties: Syme Venture Partners LP Under negotiation: Price and terms Resumed from Closed Session: 10:16 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 10:17 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of Bonifacio Valera Jr., Marisa Acopio, and Jose Salvador Coto Flores Submitted by: osa Govea Acosta City Clerk Mayor Approved by the City Council: " l / 0q /202,5- 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 ofineeting 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 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 https://ci-ssf- ca.granicusideas.com/meetin s?scope--past REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2025 MINUTES PAGE 6