City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · May 12, 2021
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
6:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
City Council
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2021
TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS N-29-20 AND N-63-20 ALLOWING FOR DEVIATION
OF TELECONFERENCE RULES REQUIRED BY THE BROWN ACT & PURSUANT TO THE
ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY DATED MARCH 31, 2020 AS
THIS MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT NECESSARY
BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER THE ORDER AS AN ESSENTIAL
GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION.
The purpose of conducting the meeting as described in this notice is to provide the safest environment for staff
and the public while allowing for public participation.
Councilmembers Coleman, Flores and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego and essential City
staff will participate via Teleconference.
PURSUANT TO RALPH M. BROWN ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, ALL VOTES
SHALL BE BY ROLL CALL DUE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPATING BY
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PEOPLE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
The City Council's regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
MARK ADDIEGO, Mayor (At-Large)
MARK NAGALES, Vice Mayor (District 2)
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Councilmember (At-Large)
JAMES COLEMAN, Councilmember (District 4)
EDDIE FLORES, Councilmember (At-Large)
ROSA GOVEA ACOSTA, City Clerk
FRANK RISSO, City Treasurer
MIKE FUTRELL, City Manager
SKY WOODRUFF, City Attorney
In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public
record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular
meeting will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall. If,
however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the
document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this
agenda. The address of City Hall is 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (Mark
Addiego, Mayor)
2. Presentation on Disclosure Requirements and Best Practices for Municipal Securities
(Janet Salisbury, Finance Director, and Brian Forbath, Stradling Yocca Carlson &
Rauth)
3. Proclamation recognizing May as Brain Tumor Awareness month. (Buenaflor Nicolas,
Councilmember)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE THE MEETING
Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting via the
eComment tab by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
Use the eComment tab located on the City Council meeting's agenda page. eComments are also directly sent to
the iLegislate application used by City Council and staff.
Comments received by the deadline will be read into the record by the City Clerk or designee. Comments
received after the deadline will be included as part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the
meeting. Approximately 300 words total can be read in three minutes.
The Public Comment portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any
matter NOT on the agenda. Comments on agenda items will be taken when that item is called. If joining the
conference by phone you may raise your hand by dialing *9 and *6 to unmute.
State law prevents Council from responding to public comments or taking action on matters not on the agenda.
The Council may refer comments to staff for follow-up. Speakers are limited to three minutes. If there appears
to be a large number of speakers, the Mayor may reduce speaking time to limit the total amount of time for
public comments (Gov. Code sec. 54954.3.(b)(1).). Speakers that are not in compliance with the City
Council's rules of decorum will be muted.
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HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING
Members of the public who wish to provide comment during the meeting may do so by using the “Raise Hand”
feature:
• To raise your hand on a PC or Mac desktop/laptop, click the button labeled "Raise Hand” at the bottom of
the window on the right side of the screen. Lower your hand by clicking the same button, now labeled “Lower
Hand.”
• To raise your hand on a mobile device, tap “Raise Hand” at the bottom left corner of the screen. The hand
icon will turn blue, and the text below it will switch to say "Lower Hand" while your hand is raised. To lower
your hand, click on “Lower Hand.”
• To raise your hand when participating by telephone, press *9.
• To toggle mute/unmute, press *6.
Once your hand is raised, please wait to be acknowledged by the City Clerk, or designee, who will call on
speakers. When called upon, speakers will be unmuted. After the allotted time, speakers will be placed on
mute.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of March 24, 2021, March 30, 2021,
and April 2, 2021. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
5. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the write-off of $223,148 in uncollectible
ambulance billing accounts receivable. (Richard Walls, Emergency Medical Services
Chief)
5a. Resolution authorizing the write-off of $223,148 in uncollectible ambulance billing
accounts receivable.
6. Report regarding a resolution determining the continued existence of an emergency
and the need to continue emergency repairs in response to the Sign Hill Diamond Fire.
(Greg Mediati, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
6a. Resolution determining the continued existence of an emergency and authorizing
procurement for emergency remediation work relating to fire damage on Sign Hill in
South San Francisco.
7. Report regarding a reimbursement agreement with Genentech, Inc. for the
construction of off-site improvements along East Grand Avenue between Allerton
Avenue and DNA Way, Project No. TR2102. (Jeffrey Chou, Associate Engineer)
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7a. Resolution approving a reimbursement agreement with Genentech, Inc. for cost
associated with the construction of off-site improvements along East Grand Avenue
between Allerton Avenue and DNA Way.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Report regarding a resolution adopting a proposed list of projects for fiscal year
2021-22 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Bianca
Liu, Senior Engineer)
8a. Resolution adopting a proposed list of projects for fiscal year 2021-22 funded by SB1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
9. Report regarding a resolution approving budget amendment 21.050 to appropriate
$346,500 in funds from the Infrastructure Reserve fund and $103,500 from the Public
Safety Impact Fee Fund into the Vehicle Replacement Fund and amending the Vehicle
Replacement Fund in the amount of $450,000 for construction and purchase of an
advance life support ambulance in the amount of $394,965 and the purchase of
associated tools and equipment in the amount of $55,035; and approving and
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Red Sky
Emergency Vehicles for the construction and purchase of an advanced life support
ambulance. (Richard Walls, EMS Chief)
9a. Resolution approving budget amendment 21.050 to appropriate $346,500 in funds
from the Infrastructure Reserve fund and $103,500 from the Public Safety Impact Fee
Fund into the Vehicle Replacement Fund and amending the Vehicle Replacement Fund
in the amount of $450,000 for construction and purchase of an advance life support
ambulance in the amount of $394,965 and the purchase of associated tools and
equipment in the amount of $55,035; and approving and authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a purchase agreement with Red Sky Emergency Vehicles for the
construction and purchase of an advanced life support ambulance.
10. Report regarding an Ordinance repealing Chapter 11.44 of the South San Francisco
Municipal Code to eliminate the mandatory licensing of a bicycle or motorized bicycle
before operating it within the City of South San Francisco. (Sky Woodruff, City
Attorney)
10a. Ordinance repealing Chapter 11.44 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to
eliminate the mandatory licensing of a bicycle or motorized bicycle before operating it
within the City of South San Francisco.
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PUBLIC HEARING
11. Report regarding approval by the City of South San Francisco of the issuance by the
City of South San Francisco Public Facilities Financing Authority of its Lease Revenue
Bonds, Series 2021A (Janet Salisbury, Director of Finance)
11a. Resolution of the City of South San Francisco Authorizing the Execution and Delivery
of a First Amendment to Ground Lease, First Amendment to Lease Agreement, First
Supplemental Indenture, Continuing Disclosure Agreement and Bond Purchase
Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of the City of South San Francisco Public
Facilities Financing Authority (Community Civic Campus and Multiple Capital
Projects) Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A, Approving the Issuance of Such
Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $110,000,000, Authorizing
the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering and Sale of
such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates
and Related Actions.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
12. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 71 Camaritas Avenue, South San Francisco (APN 010-402-240)
City Negotiators: Alex Greenwood, ECD Director; Jess Magallanes, Fire Chief; Jacob
Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects; Nell Selander, ECD Deputy Director
Negotiating Parties: Camino Royale Investment Corporation and Somil Gandhi
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
13. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One potential case
ADJOURNMENT
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