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• Resolution: RES 77-2023
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File Number: 23-387 Enactment Number: RES 77-2023
RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER 23.063, ACCEPTING A $1 MILLION GRANT
FOR THE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT CENTER
PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 179 AND
ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS
IN THE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT'S OPERATING BUDGET.
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 179, or the
Budget Act of 2022, which appropriated a total of $1 million to support the Economic Advancement Center
(`BAC") located in South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the $1 million grant was made possible by the support of California Senator Josh
Becker who has been an advocate for the development of the services provided at the EAC. On October 13,
2022, a check presentation and press conference were held at the EAC by Senator Becker and regional
elected officials in North San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, the EAC serves small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs as well as unemployed
and underemployed residents with support services throughout North San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, North San Mateo is defined as the Cities of Brisbane, Daly City, Millbrae, San
Bruno, Pacifica, South San Francisco, and the Town of Colma; and
WHEREAS, the $1 million grant will be administered through the California Governor's Office of
Business and Economic Development ("GO Biz"); and
WHEREAS, the $1 million grant will support three main components of the EAC which include
small business and entrepreneurial services, workforce development services, and operations of the building;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
that the City Council hereby takes the following actions:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein as part of this Resolution; and
2. Accepts the $1 million grant to be solely used for the functions identified at the Economic
Advancement Center in South San Francisco; and
3. Appropriates the funds in the Economic & Community Development Department operating budget;
and
City of South San Francisco
File Number: 23-387 Enactment Number: RES 77-2023
4. Authorizes the Finance Director to take all necessary budgetary actions to carry out the intent of this
Resolution, which may straddle appropriations across multiple fiscal years; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager to take any other related actions necessary to carry out the intent of this
Resolution.
At a meeting of the City Council on 5/10/2023, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Nagales,
seconded by Councilmember Flores, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by
sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco