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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Library Parks and Recreation Building
Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Nagales, present
Councilmember Nicolas, present
Vice Mayor Flores, absent
Mayor Coleman, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Student Mayor Alex Lau led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Ranals requested to move the Consent Calendar after Council Comments/Requests.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Angenette Lau, Communications Manager
• Valerie Sommer, Library Director
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing National Library Week, April 7 - 13, 2024. (James Coleman,
Mayor)
Mayor Coleman presented a proclamation to Library Boardmember Claire Ramsey. Boardmember
Ramsey that the Council for the recognition and discussed the significance of libraries in our
community.
2. Presentation regarding Property Tax in -lieu of Vehicle License Fees (VLF) Shortfall (Rich
Lee, Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Lee provided the presentation. The Council thanked Assistant City Manager
Lee for the presentation and noted that City staff is prepared to deliver services despite challenges.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Addiego introduced Youth in Government Participant Steven Moreno. Student
Councilmember Moreno introduced himself, discussed his interests, and shared his education plans.
Councilmember Nicolas introduced Youth in Government Participant Ingrid Sergio. Student
Councilmember Sergio introduced herself, discussed her accomplishments, and shared her goals.
Councilmember Nagales introduced Youth in Government Participant Kai Ohtake. Student
Councilmember Ohtake introduced himself, shared his appreciation for the City of South San
Francisco and his academic goals.
Mayor Coleman introduced Youth in Government Participants Alex Lau and Ryan Gunawan. Student
Mayor Lau discussed his interests and career goals, and Student Vice Mayor Gunawan shared his
goals to connect with his community.
City Manager Ranals requested the remaining Youth in Government Participants who were present to
introduce themselves.
The following Youth in Government Participants introduced themselves to the Council:
• Justin Gomez, Student Director of Public Works
• Naomi Lopez, Student Director of Information Technology
• Jay Rosenfield, Student Director of Parks and Recreation
• Deanna Soto, Student Director of Finance
• Luke Forcier, Student Director of Economic and Community Development
• Dekarai Vieyra, Student Fire Chief
• Malcolm Goodman, Student Director of Library
• Anthony Lee, Student City Attorney
• Malia Choy, Student City Manager
• Jonathan Li, Student Assistant City Manager
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted and engaged in
discussion of specific items as follows. Item No. 8 was pulled by Councilmember Addiego and
Councilmember Nagales for further discussion.
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for March 27, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
4. Cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024. (Sharon Ranals, City
Manager).
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 55-2024 terminating the local emergency related to storm
and flooding events. (Sharon Ranals, City Manager, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 56-2024 authorizing the use of $136,048.11 of Police Asset
Forfeiture Funds to purchase Unmanned Aerial Systems in conjunction with Axon Air (Scott
Campbell, Chief of Police)
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7. Report regarding Resolution No. 57-2024 regarding a Program Supplemental Agreement with
the State of California for the Grand Avenue Bridges Project (Project No. st1804). (Lawrence
Henriquez, Senior Engineer)
8. Report regarding Resolutions No. 58-2024 approving a loan agreement between the City of
South San Francisco (City) and Rotary Plaza, Inc. for $1,076,383 for an affordable housing
development at 522 Linden and approving Budget Amendment Number 24.047; Resolution
No. 59-2024 approving a loan agreement between the City and Rotary Plaza, Inc. for $556,789
for an affordable housing development at 500 Linden and approving Budget Amendment
Number 24.048; and Resolution No. 60-2024 amending Resolution 188-2023 authorizing the
City of South San Francisco to apply to the State of California to receive and administer the
City's entitlement of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds and to enter into all
required agreements to receive the PLHA funds. (Elia Moreno, Housing Management Analyst
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Item No. 8: Councilmember Addiego requested information regarding the non-discrimination
preferences of the loan agreement. Management Analyst Moreno confirmed that the loan documents
include a request for preference to be given to individuals who reside and/or work in the City of South
San Francsico as permitted by law. Councilmember Nagales highlighted the work being done and
recognized the need for affordable housing.
Mayor Coleman inquired about the number of affordable homes. Management Analys Moreno shared
the project consisted of two phases with the first phase hosting approximately 80 units for seniors and
the second hosting approximately 65 units for families.
Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification regarding the funding and how that may impact the
preferences. Housing Manager Thoe and City Attorney Woodruff provided an overview of the live
work priority implemented and noted the responsibility of the program, stating that some sources may
not support the request.
City Manager Ranals noted that the loan is not being funded by the General Fund budget and noted
that the funding is limited to housing.
Motion — Councilmember Nicolas /Second — Councilmember Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar
3-8, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Addiego, Nagales, Nicolas, and Mayor Coleman;
NAYS: None; ABSENT: Vice Mayor Flores; ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON -AGENDA ITEMS
All electronic comments received were made a part of the record of the meeting.
Written Comments Submitted via eComments:
• 38 Received
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Jacob
• Barbara Erhard
• Izzy
• Stephanie
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Cory David
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Sam Chetcuti
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Tom Carney
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Gi Jarija
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Cynthia Marcopolus
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DeVante
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Key
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Fuad
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Cindy Pham
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Amber
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John Tuvo
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Charlene Rouspil
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Keiliana
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Marcela
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Hibah
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Mandy R
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Justin
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Eddy Hollman
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Cesar
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Peggy Deras
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Liliana
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Russ
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Rami A.
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Katrina
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Nancy
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Valeria
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Alfredo
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Maryam
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Jay K
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Nicole Han
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Andrew
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Nick Occhipinti
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Maha
Mayor Coleman acknowledged the community's request to agendize a ceasefire resolution and noted
the recent attacks on peaceful protestors in our community. He expressed his disappointment with the
antisemitism that has been displayed and noted the need to take a position for humanity and requested
support from the Council.
Councilmember Nagales acknowledged the many speakers who have expressed a desire to discuss
the future use of the Municipal Services Building (MSB) and requested to agendize a future
discussion. He expressed his appreciation for the recent conversations with recent families and
support for agendizing a ceasefire resolution to have continued discussions.
Councilmember Nicolas requested clarification on the process of agendizing items in compliance
with the Brown Act. City Attorney Woodruff clarified the Brown Act permits the City Council to
propose placing items on a future agenda date for discussion.
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Councilmember Addiego thanked Councilmember Nagales for his support and requested that the
Mayor share the proposed meeting date.
City Manager Ranals indicated the suggested date for a Special City Council Meeting. The Council
engaged in discussions and agreed to agendize the item at a Special City Council Meeting on the date
of May 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting recessed at 8: 51 p. m.
Meeting resumed at 9:04 p. m.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 61-2024 approving the 2023 Military Equipment Annual
Report for the South San Francisco Police Department in compliance with Assembly Bill 481
(Adam Plank, Police Captain)
Captain Plank presented the report and provided an overview of the current police equipment. He
noted that a meeting was scheduled, however it was not well attended.
The Council thanked Captain Plank for the presentation and suggested future reports be presented to
the Equity and Public Safety Commission. The Council also requested clarification on the current use
of equipment and purchase of the drone. Captain Plank provided clarification of the current use of
equipment and overview of the drone purchase.
The following individual provided public comment:
• Mike Harris
Motion — Councilmember Nagales /Second — Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No.
61-2024 approving the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report for the South San Francisco Police
Department in compliance with Assembly Bill 481, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember,
Nicolas, and Mayor Coleman; NAYS: Councilmember Addiego and Nagales; ABSENT: Vice Mayor
Flores; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL — COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Addiego shared that he would like to host a lunch in collaboration with the Mayor
for our dispatchers in honor of Dispatchers Appreciation Week. He also requested the meeting be
adjourned in memory of South San Francisco resident Gerald "Jerry" Tilton, former South San
Francisco Unified School District employee Mary Fanti, and South San Francisco community
member Neil Diaz.
Councilmember Nicolas requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gerald "Jerry" Tilton
and Lourdes San Gabriel.
Councilmember Nagales requested that meeting also be adjourned in memory of Gerald "Jerry"
Tilton. He thanked the voters for passing Measure W as it allowed for the new civic campus, new
ballfield at Orange Memory Park, and new swimming pool.
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�- ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Coleman adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Adjourned in Memory of
Gerald "Jerrry" Tilton, Mary Fanti, Neil Diaz and Lourdes San Gabriel.
Submitted by:
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Assistant City Clerk
Approved by the City Council: -! / Zy / Z�J
Approved by:
James C leman
Mayor
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