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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
6:30 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 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nicolas requested Rafael Ponce to lead the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Ranalas requested Announcements from Staff be moved after Presentations.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation celebrating Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners. (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshall)
Fire Marshall Hardage announced the recipients of the 2023 Poster Contest Winners to include the
following:
Martin Elementary School students Ayden Alvarez and Jennessy Ponce, Buri-Buri Elementary
School students Isabella Chang and Usmaan Abdullah Noor, All Souls Catholic School students
Valeria Gutierrez and Pedro DosSantos, Sunshine Elementary School students Mia Vaughan and
Peyton Mayorga Anderson, Ponderosa Elementary School student Ava Marie Ramirez, St. Veronica
Catholic School students James "Jamie" Francis and Quinn, Mills Montessori School students Daniel
Zhou and Analyn Dinglasan, Monte Verde Elementary School students Jalen Yat Tom and Joshua
Pang, Los Cerritos Elementary School students Nabil Khan and Evelyn Garcia, and Hillside Christian
Academy student Benjamin Batlik.
Mayor Nicolas presented a plaque of recognition to each student for their participation in the program
and noted that their artwork was displayed at City Hall for public viewing.
2. Presentation recognizing CORA and the Speak -up program during domestic violence
prevention month. (Karen Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of Community Overcoming
Relationship Abuse)
Chief Executive Officer Karen Ferguson of Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA)
presented an overview of the program and recognized the City of South San Francisco for being the
first to join the SPEAK UP program.
3. Thrive Alliance, 2023 Regional Nonprofit Landscape Report for San Mateo and Santa Clara
Counties. (Georgia Demetra Farooq, Executive Director, Thrive Alliance)
Executive Director Georgia Farooq presented an overview of the 2023 regional data for San Mateo
County and expressed her appreciation to Council for their support of local nonprofits.
Councilmember Flores noted the lack of nonprofits and wanted to highlight how the city can step up.
Councilmember Coleman stated he wanted to explore how to attract nonprofits in South San
Francisco and expand office space that is affordable.
4. Proclamation celebrating Extra Mile Day in South San Francisco, November 1, 2023. (Flor
Nicolas, Mayor)
Mayor Nicolas declared November 1, 2023 as Extra Mile Day and recognized Dan and Ruth DeNardo
with a proclamation. Ruth thanked the Council their acknowledgment and shared that they were both
grateful for the recognition.
5. Presentation from the Commission on Equity and Public Safety advocating for the City's
Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (Krystle Cansino, Chair and Salvador
Delgadillo, Commissioner)
Chair Cansino and Commissioner Delgadillo of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety
presented an overview of the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team. They acknowledged
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Stenhouse, former Management Fellow Ferguson, City
Manager Ranals, Police Chief Campbell, and Captain Plank for all their efforts. The Council thanked
the commission for their hard work, highlighted the importance of dialogue surrounding mental
health, and shared they are hopeful to be an example for other cities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Sharon Ranals, City Manager
• Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
• Denise
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS,
Councilmember Flores shared he held a community conversation with the Housing Authority and
thanked the residents, Police Department, and Fire Department for attending. He also highlighted the
district 5 mixer held in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce at La Nueva Perla. He provided
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an overview of the events he attended to include the ribbon cutting for the Waster Quality Control
Plant, ribbon cutting for the new field at Orange Memorial Park, SAMCEDA's community
conversation, and the Filipino Pride flag raising. He invited the community to attend the San Mateo
County Health Forum: Sana Sana Colita de Rana hosted at South San Francisco High School on
November 4, 2023.
Councilmember Coleman shared he attended the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 5k
walk. He also attended the West Winston Manor Association meeting, thanked staff for attending,
and addressed resident concerns regarding traffic safety.
Councilmember Addiego highlighted the Orange Memorial Park ballfield opening and thanked staff
for their dedication. He stated he toured the Ramada Inn as purchased by San Mateo County who will
be working with Episcopal Community Services to provide housing and assistance to homeless
individuals. He shared he was pleased with the professionalism and commitment of the SMC group
of individuals managing the activities and services. He also requested the Traffic Advisory Committee
work with Caltrans to review the timing of light signalization on El Camino Real and Chestnut Ave.
Vice Mayor Nagales also highlighted the Orange Memorial Park ballfield opening and expressed his
appreciation for the field. He requested the Traffic Advisory Committee review Westborough Square
traffic regarding concerns in the plaza, pedestrian access, and sign replacement on Galway Drive.
Mayor Nicolas shared that she attended several local schools to include Westborough Middle School.
She thanked Francis Drake Lodge for recognizing Bill Stridbeck for his work on our Junior Giants
program. She also expressed her gratitude to those who made out Yd annual Flu Clinic happen at our
City Hall parking lot. She also highlighted several community events to include the Halloween
Extravaganza, Citizen's Academy, Water Quality Control Plant ribbon cutting, and Filipino Flag
Raising event. She invited all to attend the Library Parks and Recreation Center opening. She
requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mauricio Fandino, Ruben Liwanag and Stephen
Tarampi.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion
of specific item as follows.
6. Motion to approve the Minutes for October 11, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 159-2023 authorizing the acceptance of donations from
various local partners valued at $7,286 used as table and appreciation gifts, door prize
opportunities, and in -kind services for the August 26, 2023 South San Francisco Women's
Leadership Conference. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
8. Report regarding Resolution No. 160-2023 approving a Professional Services Agreement with
Du -All Safety for a total amount Not to Exceed $360,000 from October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2026 for safety consulting services. (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources
Director)
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales /Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar 6-
8, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales,
and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 161-2023 approving an agreement with Orege North
America and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of
South San Francisco not to exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). (Brian
Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent)
Superintendent Schumacker presented the report. Mayor Nicolas inquired about the length of the
testing period. Superintendent Schumacker stated the testing period would be about 90 days,
Motion — Councilmember Coleman/Second — Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No:
161-2023 approving an agreement with Orege North America and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco not to exceed Seven Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($700,000) by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores,
and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 162-2023 adopting the draft Sign Hill Open Space Master
Plan. (Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)
Parks Division Manager Richardson introduced John Baas and Robin Graham with WRA
Environmental Consultants and Daniel Shafir-School with gates + associates who presented the
report. The Council inquired about the possibility of adding additional benches. Presenters noted the
trails are currently conceptual and that designated areas for benches would be explored.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nagales/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 162-
2023 adopting the draft Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan., by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Consideration regarding Resolution No. 163-2023 and approval of a First Addendum to the
2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element to incorporate comments from the Department of
Housing and Community Development (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Economic and Community
Development Director)
Deputy ECD Director Rozzi presented the report and highlighted the addendums. Vice Mayor
Nagales inquired about the timeline for certification. Deputy Director Rozzi indicated that the
response should be a couple of weeks.
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In Person:
• Matthew Beeston
The Council inquired about prioritizing prequalification's and incentives. City Manager Ranals stated
additional information would be provided. They also engaged in discussion surrounding edits to the
addendum. City Attorney Woodruff provided guidance as to approval of the first addendum of the
housing addendum and administratively incorporate a section of the text presented subject to review
and approval from the City Attorney.
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Motion — Councilmember Flores/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
163-2023 and approval of a First Addendum to the 2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element to
incorporate comments from the Department of Housing and Community Development, 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 Resolution No. 164-2023 approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP regarding PCB litigation (Sky
Woodruff, City Attorney)
City Attorney Woodruff presented the report.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego/Second — Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No.
164-2023 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with
Sher Edling LLP regarding PCB litigation, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego,
Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None;
ABSTAIN: None
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 8:44 p.m.
13. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Vacant Property on Sylvester Rd. north of Associated Rd., APN 015031090
Agency negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director and
Adena Friedman, Chief Planner
Negotiating parties: Unknown at this time.
Property is subject to tax sale by San Mateo County.
Under negotiation: Price and terms
14. Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 201 Baden Avenue (APN 012-335-100 and APN 012-335-110)
Agency Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director and
Danielle Thoe, Housing Manager
Negotiating Parties: Eden Housing, Inc
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Resumed from Closed Session 9:13 p.m
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Nicolas: Direction given. No reportable action.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Flores stated the Council of Cities would be taking place on October 27, 2023.
Councilmember Coleman requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ricardo Palomino and
Burton Conrad.
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Mayor Nicolas requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Donald Jacobberger
Vice Mayor Nagales noted that this was the last meeting to be held at the Municipal Services Building
and stated all future meetings would be held at the Library Parks and Recreation Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:14 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Mauricio Fandino, Ruben Liwanag, Stephen Tarampi, Ricardo Palomino, Burton Conrad, and
Donald Jacobberger.
Submitted by:
Jazmi a Miranda
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by:
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Buenaflor kolas
Mayor
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