HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.14.2023 Regular CC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Via Zoom
Mayor Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brian Schumacker, Plant Superintendent, led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
. Devin Steinhouse, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of recognition honoring Linda Parenti, South San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas presented a certificate of recognition to Linda Parenti congratulating her in her
upcoming retirement from the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Linda Parenti thanked
the Council, the Board of Directors, and all those who attended in support of her and noted her
dedication to the community.
2. Proclamation recognizing Juneteeth as National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance. (Flor
Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas read the proclamation into the record and presented the proclamation to Cultural Arts
Commissioner Frances Luster. Commissioner Luster thanked the Council for their recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Flores shared that he attended the groundbreaking event for the 328 Baden Avenue
housing project and is happy to celebrate and include affordable housing in South San Francisco. He
requested an update on the Airport Boulevard and Grand Avenue project. Public Works Director Kim
provided an overview of the intersection hardscape project that will improve pedestrian safety.
Councilmember Addiego noted the importance of the biotech industry for South San Francisco's
growth. He also highlighted the Council's attendance at the Bio Convention in Boston and shared how
their skills embodied a great team effort.
Councilmember Coleman shared that he attended the groundbreaking affordable housing project and
thanked Council and staff for their efforts. He also shared that he participated in San Mateo County's
Pride Event and thanked the City of South San Francisco's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Steinhouse for his efforts in the Pride Parade. He highlighted that South San Francisco had the largest
group of participants in the parade.
Vice Mayor Nagales noted the average median income in San Mateo County is $175k for a family of
four. Anything below is considered low-income, citing the importance of the 100% affordable
housing groundbreaking. He shared that the City provided the developer a loan of 4 million dollars
to ensure the development. He thanked Parks and Recreation staff for Westborough Park
improvements as the park has reopened. He requested that staff visit Common Greens in the
Westborough Area and would specifically like to discuss improvements for pocket parks.
Mayor Nicolas thanked the staff for their work at the Bio Convention. She also thanked Devin
Steinhouse and his family, Marie Patea and Marissa Garren, for their participation in the San Mateo
County Pride Parade. Lastly, she requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Charles "Chuck"
Bonham and Luningning Carlos.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation celebrating June as LGBTQIA+ pride month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas presented the proclamation to El Camino High School graduate, and former Vice
Chair of the South San Francisco Youth Commission, Aaron Adriano. Aaron Adriano thanked the
Council and highlighted the significance in events to create a space for all.
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 Flores.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for May 24, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 88-2023 approving an amendment to the service agreement
between the City of South San Francisco and the City of Pacifica to continue to provide Police
Communication Services. (Ron Carlino, Deputy Police Chief)
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6. Report regarding Resolution No. 89-2023 approving a service agreement between the City
of South San Francisco and the Town of Colma to continue to furnish computerized police
information services to the Colma Police Department. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 90-2023 approving the City of South San Francisco
Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Public Facilities and Services) levy of special
taxes for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Jason Wong, Deputy Finance Director)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 91-2023 approving a services agreement with Nor -Cal
Moving Services for the Civic Campus Phase 2 project. (Jake Gilchrist, Director of Capital
Projects)
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar 4-
7, and 9 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor
Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 92-2023 to adopt proposed user fees for new City of South
San Francisco facilities and amending the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
(Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director)
Councilmember Flores requested clarification on the rental cost of soccer fields and his concern with
implementing fees. Director of Parks and Recreation Mediati provided an overview of the proposed
user fee and rental priorities. He also provided comparable costs with surrounding agencies. Council
discussed the need to implement fees and recuperate costs, as well as spaces available to the public.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second — Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar 8
by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor
Nicolas; NAYS: Councilmember Flores; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing opened: 6:48 p.m.
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 93-2023 approving the report of stormwater management
service charges, approving the stormwater management service charges for the fiscal year
(FY) 2023-24, and directing the collection of stormwater management service charges on the
official tax assessment roll. (Sharon Ranals, City Manager, Karen Chang, Director of Finance,
and Andrew Wemmer, Environmental Compliance Supervisor).
Plant Superintendent Brian Schumacker presented the report. Vice Mayor Nagales noted that fees
have not changed in 29 years and thanked Plant Superintendent Schumacker and staff for all they
do. Councilmember Addiego highlighted the ongoing effort to educate residents. Mayor Nicolas
requested clarification regarding the residential properties being charged.
Public Hearing closed: 7: 00 p.m.
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Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second - Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 93-
2023 approving the report of stormwater management service charges, approving the stormwater
management service charges for the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, and directing the collection of
stormwater management service charges on the official tax assessment roll, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSTAIN: None
Public Hearing opened: 7:02 p.m.
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 94-2023 establishing sewer service rates for fiscal year 2023-
2024 amending the Master Fee Schedule to include the fiscal year 2023-2024 Sewer Service
rates; adopting the Report of Annual Sewer Rentals Charges for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
(Sharon Ranals, City Manager, Karen Chang, Director of Finance, and Brian Schumacker,
Plant Superintendent).
Plant Superintendent Brian Schumacker presented the report. Council engaged in discussion
regarding the increase of fees. The Council also praised Plant Superintendent Schumacker and his
team and thanked them for their efforts.
Public Hearing closed: 7:16 p.m.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second - Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 94-
2023 establishing sewer service rates for fiscal year 2023-2024 amending the Master Fee Schedule to
include the fiscal year 2023-2024 Sewer Service rates; adopting the Report of Annual Sewer Rentals
Charges for the fiscal year 2023-2024, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman,
and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Motion to approve the Design Development Documents for the Orange Memorial Park
Aquatic Center (Project No. pk2310). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
Deputy Director of Capital Projects Vitale presented the report. Council engaged in conversations
and discussions surrounding community needs. Council also highlighted the efforts of everyone to
come to a compromise and create a path to move forward.
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In -Person:
• Coach Bill Oliver
• Michael Kloefkorn
• Edward Toatley (declined)
• Janice Peredo
• Joy Caneda
• Chris Webb
• Supakit Kiatrungrit (declined)
Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second — Councilmember Flores: Motion to approve the Design
Development Documents for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center (Project No. pk2310) with
amendments to have 7.5 ft wide lanes, 10 going into the 25 meter directions and with the ability to
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place in and remove a removeable bulkhead, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego,
Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
13. Report regarding the expiration of Urgency Ordinance 1603-2020 temporarily capping
commissions charged by third -party delivery and pick-up service platforms. (Katie Donner,
Management Analyst I)
Management Analyst Donner presented the report. City Attorney Woodruff provided an overview of
the study session. Council engaged in discussion and questions. Economic and Community
Development Director Selander provided an overview of the tiered caps and findings.
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In -Person:
d Amanda Crim
No action taken to be taken by the Council. The Council provided staff with direction to return with
future update.
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 95-2023 approving the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal
Year 2023-24 (Frank Risso, City Treasurer and Karen Chang, Director of Finance)
City Treasurer Risso and Director of Finance Chang presented the report along with Senior Portfolio
Strategist Carlos Oblites of Chandler Asset Management. Council engaged in discussion and
questions. Mayor Nicolas requested future presentations be brought to the Budget Subcommittee for
intial review before being presented to the Council. Council directed staff to explore fossil fuel
divestment practices for the FY 2024-25.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 95-
2023 approving the City's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-24, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None;
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Coleman
15. Report regarding Resolution No. 96-2023 approving the acceptance of $830,000 in grant
funding from the State of California's Land and Water Conservation Fund for permanent
acquisition of the parcels located at 616 and 700 Linden Avenue for parkland development,
and approving the appropriation of grant funds through budget amendment #23.056. (Greg
Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
Director of Parks and Recreation Mediati presented the report. Council shared their appreciation and
thanked Director Mediati for staying informed and applying for opportunities for funding.
Motion — Councilmember Flores/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 96-
2023 approving the acceptance of $830,000 in grant funding from the State of California's Land and
Water Conservation Fund for permanent acquisition of the parcels located at 616 and 700 Linden
Avenue for parkland development, and approving the appropriation of grant funds through budget
amendment 923.056: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nagales,
and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None
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16. Report regarding Resolution No. 97-2023 authorizing the mayor to provide a letter in support
of Senate Bill 272 (Laird). (Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager)
Deputy City Manager Fernandez presented the report. Council expressed their support for this item
and suggested that future letters include signatures of all Council in support. Mayor Nicolas agreed
to sign the letter and note Council unanimous support.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
97-2023 authorizing the mayor to provide a letter in support of Senate Bill 272 (Laird), 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
Councilmember Addiego requested that an item regarding the parklets on Grand Ave be agenized due
to concerns from District 1 residents. He also highlighted that the stripping on Hillside Blvd was done
in a timely manner and thanked Principal Engineer Matt Ruble and staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Charles "Chuck" Bonham and Luningning Carlos
Submitted by: Approved by:
Jazz e iranda Buenaflor Nicolas
Assistant City Clerk Mayor
Approved by the City Council: Y' /���
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