HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.12.2023 Regular CC MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present via zoom -Hyatt Regency 1209 L Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Leslie Fong led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Leslie Arroyo, Deputy City Manager
• Tamiko Huey, Management Fellow
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation recognizing April as Volunteer Appreciation Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas read the proclamation into the record. Recipient of the Lifetime Presidential Volunteer
Service Award, Steven Firpo, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council.
2. Proclamation recognizing April 23 - 29, 2023 as National Library Week. (Flor Nicolas,
Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas read the proclamation into the record. President of the Library Board of Trustees,
Mary Giusti, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council.
3. Presentation on City Internship and Summer Work Opportunities for Youth (Leah Lockhart,
Human Resources Director)
Human Resources Director Lockhart provided an overview of the program to the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In -Person:
• Leslie Fong
Via Zoom:
• Anthony Montes
• Danielle Lacampagne
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Flores shared he was in Sacramento attending a League of CA Cities meeting with
policymakers to discuss issues affecting South San Francisco and its residents. He congratulated Dr.
Moore for receiving the Superintendent of the Year award at the South San Francisco Unified School
District. He also recognized WQCP Plant Superintendent, Brian Shumacker, for winning the
wastewater treatment plant of the year award. He also provided an overview of the City events that
he attended. Additionally, he shared that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors awarded
$100,000 to the South San Francisco Every Kid Deserves a Bike initiative which will be expanded in
May 2023.
Councilmember Coleman thanked the volunteers of South San Francisco for their hours of improving
the City. He shared that he attended various events and provided an overview, including a visit from
Congressman Mullin. He expressed his sadness about the recent passing of another cyclist. He
discussed that in 2021 the city council adopted a Vision Zero resolution to achieve zero roadway
fatalities by 2025. He would like to have the council prioritize roadway safety and create protected
bike lanes, including physical barriers.
Councilmember Addiego thanked Councilmember Flores for creating Every Kid Deserves a Bike
program and including Sunshine Gardens Elementary School. He noted Earth Day is on April 22nd
and shared an event will be held in the Willow Gardens area of Susie Way and Nora Way for general
park and area cleanup. He invited the community to join on Saturday, April 22nd, at 9 a.m. In addition,
the City will also be hosting a cleanup event at Colma Creek. He also provided an update on his
participation in the SFO Roundtable and noted the flight increase. Additionally, he recognized a
resident of District 1, Gordon Wong, who highlighted concerns about roadway improvement
surrounding the 101 area near Oyster Point and Dubuque. He requested the City Manager and staff
follow up on roadway markings for the turn lanes at Industrial Park as there need to be delineations
to determine the lane.
Vice Mayor Nagales shared that he enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Parks and Recreation
Department and congratulated them for their work. He thanked the Mayor for organizing the
Volunteer Gala and suggested it be held annually. He noted a huge tree at Orange Memorial Park by
the Fernekes Building that was down and requested that staff expedite the removal process. He also
shared news surrounding the Caltrain station funding deficit in the upcoming ten years and noted that
long-term financial implications might affect South San Francisco.
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Mayor Nicolas highlighted public safety staff for providing important services to the community and
expressed appreciation for their services. She shared that she also attended various city events and
provided an overview of the events. She congratulated South San Francisco and San Bruno Water
Quality Control Plant for being awarded the Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Year. She also shared
Congressman Kevin Mullin's visit to the city and his experience with the Youth Government students.
She also highlighted the Cultural Diversity Award awarded by the National League of Cities,
recognizing the city's innovative program and congratulating staff. She noted the deadline for
affordable housing is approaching, and information can be found at mysmchousing.com. Lastly, she
requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Flordeliza Hernandez Yamat and Gloria Ingo Lim.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows. Item No. 8 was pulled for further discussion by Councilmember Addiego.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for March 22, 2023, March 28, 2023, and April 4, 2023. (Rosa
Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
Motion to accept the construction improvements of the Caltrain Access & Bay Trail Gap
Closure Project (st2003) as complete. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer)
6. Report regarding Resolution No 52-2023 authorizing the acceptance of $2,500 in grant
funding from NASA in partnership with Twin Cities PBS, Space Science Institute, National
Girls Collaborative, and NASA Langley Research Center to support networks advancing
gender equity and youth involvement in STEM through mentorship and programming at the
Grand Library Makerspace and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 23.059. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 53-2023 approving the Second Amendment to the service
agreement with Du -All Safety for safety program consultant services for an additional
$75,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000. (Leah Lockhart, HR Director)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 54-2023 determining the existence of an emergency and the
need to make emergency repairs in response to the February 2023 flooding event at the
Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for
said work. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 55-2023 authorizing the City Manager to sign a Letter of
Local Acknowledgement supporting the County of San Mateo's Encampment Resolution
Funding Program (ERF) grant application. (Sharon Ranals, City Manager)
Item No. 8: Councilmember Addiego requested an update on the status of repairs and timeline. Parks
and Recreation Director Mediati provided an update on the status of repair for the building.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent
Calendar 4-9 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 56-2023 naming the Third Floor Adult Library in the New
Library I Parks and Recreation Center as the Jackie Speier Library Wing, after former
Congresswoman Jackie Speier in honor of her lifelong support of public library programs,
services and collections in South San Francisco. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
Library Director Sommer presented the report. Vice Mayor Nagales noted Congresswoman Spears'
contributions and strong roots to South San Francisco.
The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment:
• Darryl Y., District 2 resident
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 56-
2023 naming the Third Floor Adult Library in the New Library I Parks and Recreation Center as the
Jackie Speier Library Wing, after former Congresswoman Jackie Speier in honor of her lifelong
support of public library programs, services and collections in South San Francisco, by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas;
NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Report regarding Resolution 57-2023 approving a sponsorship agreement with the West Coast
Farmer's Market Association for the reopening of the South San Francisco Farmers' Market
at Orange Memorial Park. (Leslie Arroyo, Deputy City Manager)
Deputy City Manager Arroyo presented the report. Jerry Lami with West Coast Farmers provided an
overview of the market and noted the difficulty with seasonal farmer's market. The council requested
clarification, provided direction, and engaged in conversation.
Motion —Councilmember Addiego/Second Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 57-2023
approving a sponsorship agreement for the operation of the South San Francisco Farmers' Market at
Orange Memorial Park by West Coast Farmers' Market Association by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
Meeting Recessed: 7: 39 p.m.
Meeting Resumed: 7: 49 p.m.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 58-2023 approving a first amendment to the amended and
restated employment agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Rosa Govea
Acosta for service as City Clerk and approving an amendment to the City's salary schedule
for the position of City Clerk. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney and Leah Lockhart, Human
Resources Director)
City Attorney Woodruff presented the report.
Motion —Councilmember Coleman/Second Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 58-
2023 approving a first amendment to the employment agreement between the City of South San
Francisco and Rosa Govea Acosta for service as City Clerk and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23
Salary Schedule to reflect changes in the salary for the City Clerk position by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
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13. Report regarding a Resolution No. 59-2023 awarding a construction contract to McGuire and
Hester of Alameda, California for the Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III Project (Project
No. stl807, Bid No. 2658) in an amount not to exceed $3,257,557, authorizing a total
construction contract authority budget of $3,925,300, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer)
Vice Mayor Nagales inquired about the proposed planting of trees alongside El Camino Real and
noted the importance of parking spaces.
Motion — Councilmember Coleman /Second —Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 59-
2023 awarding a construction contract to McGuire and Hester of Alameda, California for the Grand
Boulevard Initiative Phase III Project (Project No. st1807, Bid No. 2658) in an amount not to exceed
$3,257,557, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $3,925,300, and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
14. Report regarding approval of Resolution No. 60-2023 authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter
of support for Assembly Bill 311 (Santiago) "Food for All" to expand access to the California
Food Assistance Program (CFAP). (Tamiko Huey, Management Analyst II)
Management Analyst Huey presented the report. Councilmember Addiego requested data be shared
with the Council.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second —Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 60-
2023 authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Assembly Bill 311 (Santiago) "Food for
All" to expand access to the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP), by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 8:18 p.m.
15. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code of
Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (United
States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-MD-2804) (Sky Woodruff,
City Attorney; Leslie Arroyo, Deputy City Manager; Tamiko Huey, Management Analyst)
Resumed from Closed Session: 8: 48 p.m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Nicolas: Direction given. No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:29 p.m.
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Adjourned in Memory of
Flordeliza Hernandez Yamat and Gloria Ingo Lim
Submitted by:
Jazmin Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council: Vol / 7 w / E�,2.)
Approved by:
Buenaflor Nicola
Mayor
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