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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.23.2023 Regular CC Minutesov�t' `_""F MINUTES _ REGULAR MEETING F � r U O CITY COUNCIL c9LIF01k, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Addiego, present Councilmember Coleman, present Councilmember Flores, absent Vice Mayor Nagales, present Mayor Nicolas, present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager, Richard Lee led the pledge. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF • Sharon Ranals, City Manager PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman presented the proclamation to Jesus Pena. Jesus thanked the Council and recognized the City for their support. He shared his appreciation for bringing awareness to Childhood Cancer with this year marking the 11th year of lighting the tree gold. 2. Certificate recognizing Tianny Zapata and her accomplishments as a Management Fellow in the City Manager's Office. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Councilmember Flores presented the certificate to Tianny. Tianny accepted the certificate and thanked the City for hosting her as a fellow. She gave a shoutout to Tamiko Huey for being her mentor throughout the process and thanked the San Mateo County Office of Education for their guidance. 3. Proclamation recognizing August as National Water Quality Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Councilmember Addiego presented the proclamation to Plant Superintendent Brian Schumacker. Plant Superintendent Schumacker thanked Council for their support and recognition. 4. Proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor) Vice Mayor Nagales presented the proclamation to Emergency Services Manager Ken Anderson and the Community Emergency Response Team. Emergency Services Manager Anderson thanked Council and stated they would be available and attending the Farmer's Market and Women's Leadership Conference. Councilmember Flores recognized CERT as primary award winning volunteers and recognized their part in Every Kid Deserves a Bike and food drives. 5. Presentation on Familias Tomando Acci6n. (Edith Arias, CEO and Founder) Founder and Executive Director Edith Arias provided a presentation to share an overview of the services provided by Familias Tomando Acci6n. She shared that she is excited to grow and collaborate and partner with the City. Council praised Edith for all she does and recognized her for her passion and service. 6. Presentation on Flock Safety/ALPR Camera Data Report (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police) Chief Campbell presented the data report on Flock Safety. Council thanked him for the data presented and engaged in discussion with Chief Campbell about where cameras were needed. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS The following individual(s) addressed the City Council: In Person: • Nina Garde • Tom Carney • Hermes Monzon • Sara Vides COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS Mayor Nicolas shared this year of summer interns finished their internship in late July and hopes they will consider careers in public services in the future. She thanked those who attended the Pistahan Parade and Festival on August 12th and thanked DEI Officer Devin Stenhouse and his team for their coordination. She also shared that the Joint Advisory Committee of the Childcare Master Plan has met for the third time to discuss issues surrounding afterschool care, funding, and staffing. She noted the recent visit of Kishiwada students and shared a tour and dinner was hosted for them. She also shared she is looking forward to attending the Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday. She requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Louise Brusco, Bernadette Goodwin, Aila Parangan, and Bill Albera. Councilmember Flores shared that he joined longtime resident Mr. Johnny Contreras, owner of Rep Urs Clothing, for his backpack giveaway event. Over 800 backpacks were given to the local community and the event was held at City Hall parking lot. He also thanked staff for their participation REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 2 in a successful movie night hosted at Martin Elementary. He also shared that he attended Meet Your Councilmember Day at the Farmer's Market where he met and spoke with several residents. He highlighted South San Francisco's role in donating bikes to those affected by the tragedy in Half Moon Bay. He also shared the benefits of signing up for FlashVote and encouraged residents to do so. He concluded with welcoming Assistant City Manager Rich Lee. Councilmember Coleman noted the visit from Kishiwada students and highlighted the bridges we are building around the world. He stated he enjoyed meeting residents and neighbors at the Farmer's Market and invited all to attend. He shared he also attended the Jackie Spear Foundation event and shared discussions surrounding child poverty. He also highlighted FlashVote and encouraged residents to sign up through the City website and voice their ideas. He gave an update on Buri Buri Park and stated a community meeting would be held at Orange Park on September 16th at 10:00 a.m. for the Childcare Subcommittee. Councilmember Addiego thanked staff and the community for attending the National Night Out event. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Louise Brusco, Joan Rossi, Mary Ottoboni, and Norma Stephens. Vice Mayor Nagales thanked staff for their support in attending the National Night Out event. He recognized Mayor Nicolas for organizing our part in the Pistahan Parade. He also shared that he attended the El Camino Real complete streets demo. He noted new shuttles would be coming to South San Francisco to connect parts of Westborough and Buri Buri. He highlighted the housing friendly designation granted to South San Francisco. He shared he is looking forward to Coffee with Vice Mayor and City Manager will be held at Philz on September 91h CONSENT CALENDAR The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific item as follows. 7. Motion to approve the Minutes for July 26, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 8. Report regarding Resolution No. 129-2023 accepting $5,473 from South San Francisco Friends of the Library and South San Francisco Public Library Foundation to support Library programs, collections and supplies, and approving budget amendment 24.007. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director) 9. Report regarding Resolution No. 130-2023 approving the First Amendment to the 2023-2024 Wage and Salary Schedule to establish salaries for new job classifications and to provide for an adjustment to the salary range for the classification of Maintenance Supervisor, and approving budget amendment number 24-010. (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second — Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar 7- 9, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 10. Report regarding consideration of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Version 16 between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) and adoption of Resolution No. 131-2023 authorizing the City REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 3 Manager to execute the agreement and to receive an annual report on the status of the MOU. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police) Chief Campbell presented the report along with SSFUSD Director of Student Services Ryan Siebers. Council requested clarification on the process to involve the Police Department. Director Sieber provided an overview to include mandate reporting along with staff discretion. Council thanked Chief Campbell for the data provided and requested future reports to include data on mental health. Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second — Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 131-2023 authorizing the City Manager to execute an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Version 16 between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District and to receive an annual report on the status of the MOU, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 11. Report regarding Resolution No. 132-2023 approving the annual Military Equipment Report for the South San Francisco Police Department in compliance with Assembly Bill 481. (Adam Plank, Captain) Captain Plank presented the report. Council engaged in discussion with Captain Plank and Chief Campbell regarding the appearance of the armored transport vehicle. Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second— Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 132- 2023 approving the annual Military Equipment Report for the South San Francisco Police Department in compliance with Assembly Bill 481, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 12. Report regarding two resolutions authorizing the filing of two grant applications for the 2023 San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Measure A and Measure W Highway Program for: (1) the Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project, and; (2) US 101/Produce Avenue Off -Ramp Improvements Phase 1 of the Utah Avenue Overcrossing Project. (Lawrence Henriquez, Senior Civil Engineer) Principal Engineer Matt Ruble presented the report. Council discussed the importance of ensuring we have protective bike lanes and safe walkways. Principal Engineer Ruble noted the goal is to design solutions for both needs while involving the community. The following individual(s) addressed the City Council: In Person: • Darryl Yip Via Zoom: • Javi E The following individual(s) submitted an electronic comment: • Carlos Moreno REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 4 12a. Resolution No. 133-2023 of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard & Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Safety Connectivity Project ("Project") and authorizing submittal of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's (TA) 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Call for Projects Motion —Councilmember Coleman/Second— Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Resolution No. 133- 2023 of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard & Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Safety Connectivity Project ("Project") and authorizing submittal of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's (TA) 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Call for Projects, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 12b.Resolution No. 134-2023 of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco supporting the US 101/Produce Avenue Off -Ramp Improvements ("Project") and authorizing submittal of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's (TA) 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Call for Projects Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 134-2023 of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco supporting the US 101/Produce Avenue Off -Ramp Improvements ("Project") and authorizing submittal of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's (TA) 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Call for Projects, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 13. Report regarding Resolution No. 135-2023 awarding a construction contract to Dryco Construction, Inc. of Fremont, California, for the 2023 Street Surface Seal Project in an amount not to exceed $4,474,324.11 and related actions. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer) Principal Engineer Ruble presented the report. Council inquired about the impact surrounding traffic and parking along with the resources we have to provide residents during these projects. Principle Engineer Ruble stated alternatives would be available and explored. Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 135- 2023 awarding a construction contract to Dryco Construction, Inc. of Fremont, California, for the 2023 Street Surface Seal Project in an amount not to exceed $4,474,324.11 and related actions, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 14. Report regarding Resolution No. 136-2023 approving the draft response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report titled, "Second Units: Affordable Housing's Panacea or Prevarication?" (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Director, Economic & Community Development Department). Deputy Director Rozzi presented the report. Council engaged in discussions with Deputy Director Rozzi surrounding the number of applicants, process, and advantages of building ADUs. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 5 Motion — Councilmember Flores /Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 136-2023 approving the draft response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report titled, "Second Units: Affordable Housing's Panacea or Prevarication?", by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None 15. Report regarding Resolution No. 137-2023 approving a professional services agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC for Enterprise Resource Planning consulting services. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology) Director of IT Barrera presented the report. Council and Director Barrera discussed the departments that would be involved and affected. Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second— Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 137-2023 approving a professional services agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC for Enterprise Resource Planning consulting services, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Nicolas informed the Council that a letter of support for the Got Wheels grant application of Peninsula Family Services. The grant would benefit 80 senior citizens in our City. Councilmember Coleman shared a childcare community meeting would be held September 16, 2023 10:00 a.m. near the Farmer's Market. CLOSED SESSION Entered into Closed Session: 9:04 p.m. 16. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case 17. Conference with real property negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Properties: 421 Cypress Avenue and 209 and 213 Lux Avenue, South San Francisco (APNs 012-314-090, 012-314-080, and 012-314-070) Negotiating Party: For the Future Housing Inc. Agency Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director and Danielle Thoe, Housing Manager Under Negotiations: Price and terms 18. Conference with real property negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Properties: Site on Forbes Boulevard, South San Francisco (Portions of APNs 015-050-720, 015-050-730, and 015-050-710) Negotiating Party: LS Forbes LLC Agency Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director; Tony Rozzi, Deputy Economic & Community Development Director; and Lindsay D'Andrea, Assistant City Attorney Under Negotiations: Price and terms Resumed from Closed Session 10: 01 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 6 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 10:03 p.m. Adjourned in Memory of Louise Brusco, Bernadette Goodwin, Aila Parangan, Bill Albera, Joan Rossi, Mary Ottoboni, and Norma Stephens Submitted by: Approved by: Jazmi iranda Buenaflor Nicolas Assistant City Clerk Mayor Approved by the City Council: O REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES PAGE 7