City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · June 9, 2021
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
6:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
City Council
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021
TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
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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
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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.
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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. Presentation by California State Senator Josh Becker.
2. Proclamation celebrating June as Pride Month in California. (James Coleman,
Councilmember)
3. Presentation on the Redistricting Process for South San Francisco by Kristen Parks of
National Demographics Corporation (NDC). (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk; Kristen
Parks, National Demographics Corporation)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Submitted 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 portal by clicking on the following link: https://ci-ssf-ca.granicusideas.com/meetings or by
visiting 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.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING
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Once your hand is raised, please wait to be acknowledged by the City Clerk, or designee, who will call on
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mute.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of April 20, 2021.
5. Report regarding a resolution approving Budget Amendment 22.001 appropriating
$115,000 in the Information Technology Department budget in fiscal year 2021-2022
for consulting services with AGS Geospatial, LLC, and approving a two-year contract
(with two two-year options to extend) in an amount not to exceed $690,000 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Tony Barrera, Director of
Information Technology)
5a. Resolution approving a consulting services agreement with AGS Geospatial, LLC. for
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Database Administration, and Project
Management services for a two-year term plus two, two-year extensions, in an amount
not to exceed $690,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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 resolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,950 in grant funding
from the County of San Mateo to support COVID-19 outreach throughout South San
Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 22.005. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant
Library Director)
7a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,950 in grant funding from the County of
San Mateo to support COVID-19 outreach throughout South San Francisco and
approving Budget Amendment 22.005.
8. Report regarding a resolution authorizing acceptance of $5,000 grant from the Max
and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., via the South San Francisco Public Library
Foundation, to support the purchase of 3D printers for Library Makerspace
programming and accepting Budget Amendment 21.054. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant
Library Director)
8a. Resolution authorizing acceptance of a $5,000 grant from the Max and Victoria
Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., via the South San Francisco Public Library Foundation, to
support the purchase of 3D printers for Library Makerspace programming and
accepting Budget Amendment 21.054.
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9. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $3,750 in grant funding
from David and Lucile Packard Foundation to be used in implementing the Stay &
Play Program for Family, Friends and Neighbors (FFN) informal caregivers of young
children at South San Francisco Public Library and approving Budget Amendment
21.053. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
9a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $3,750 in grant funding from David and
Lucile Packard Foundation to be used in implementing the Stay & Play Program for
Family, Friends and Neighbors (FFN) informal caregivers of young children at South
San Francisco Public Library and approving Budget Amendment 21.053.
10. Report regarding a resolution approving the renewal of a Consulting Services
Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing services on various capital
improvements, development, and social service projects for a one-year term in an
amount not to exceed $60,000. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager)
10a. Resolution approving the renewal of a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend
Public Affairs for grant writing services on various capital improvements,
development, and social service projects for a one-year term in an amount not to
exceed $60,000.
11. Report regarding a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the
California Department of Education’s After School Education and Safety Program to
be granted over a three-year term in the amount of $247,695 per year for a total grant
amount of $743,085, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library
Department Fiscal Year 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 Operating Budgets pursuant
to budget amendment #22.004. (Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director)
11a. Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the California Department of
Education’s After School Education and Safety Program to be granted over a
three-year term in the amount of $247,695 per year for a total grant amount of
$743,085, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library
Department Fiscal Year 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 Operating Budgets pursuant
to budget amendment #22.004.
12. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $217,980 in grant funding
from the California Department of Housing and Community Development through the
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program, approving Budget Amendment
21.052, and approving Budget Amendment 21.055 for associated administrative costs.
(Deanna Talavera, Management Analyst II)
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12a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $217,980 in grant funding from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development to provide financial assistance
to local governments for eligible housing-related projects through the Permanent Local
Housing Allocation (PLHA) program, approving Budget Amendment 21.052, and
approving Budget Amendment 21.055 for associated administrative costs.
13. Report regarding adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Letter of Engagement with the law firm Squire Patton Boggs to extend an existing
contract for national advocacy and policy services, for a term through June 2022 and
for an amount not to exceed $150,000 (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City
Manager)
13a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Letter of Engagement with the
law firm Squire Patton Boggs to extend an existing contract for national advocacy and
policy services, for a term through June 2022 and for an amount not to exceed
$150,000.
14. Report regarding an adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 15 (Buildings and
Construction) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to adopt certain
modifications and additions to the California Energy Code/Building Energy Efficiency
Standards and the California Green Building Standards Code which serve as Reach
Codes to increase building efficiency and increase requirements related to electric
vehicle charging stations. (Alex Greenwood, Director of Economic and Community
Development)
14a. An ordinance amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code to adopt certain modifications and additions to the
California Energy Code/Building Energy Efficiency Standards and the California
Green Building Standards Code which serve as Reach Codes to increase building
efficiency and increase requirements related to electric vehicle charging stations.
PUBLIC HEARING
15. Report regarding consideration of a Development Agreement, a Relocation Agreement,
and Sign Permit to allow the installation of a 80 foot tall, double-faced, digital billboard
on property located at 345 Shaw Road, and determining that the 2015 IS/MND
continues to serve as the applicable environmental review document pursuant to
CEQA. (Billy Gross, Senior Planner)
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15a. Resolution determining that the 2015 IS/MND continues to serve as the applicable
environmental review document pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 for the proposed Digital Billboard
Project at 345 Shaw Road and approving a Relocation Agreement, and Sign Permit to
allow for the installation of an 80 foot tall, double-faced, digital billboard on property
located at 345 Shaw Road.
15b. Ordinance adopting a Development Agreement to allow for the installation of an 80
foot tall, double-faced, digital billboard on property located at 345 Shaw Road.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
16. Report regarding a resolution approving Budget Amendment 22.003 appropriating
$665,900 in the Public Works Department operating budget for Fiscal Year
2021-2022 for the Free South City Shuttle Program. (Marissa Garren, Department of
Public Works)
16a. Resolution approving Budget Amendment 22.003 appropriating $665,900 in the Public
Works Department operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 for the Free South City
Shuttle Program
17. Report regarding a resolution to approve the expanded Holiday Decorations Program
and execute a professional services contract for the new decorations, installation,
rotation, and storage of the holiday decorations. (Jennifer Rosas, Administrative
Assistant II)
17a. Resolution authorizing the execution of a four-year term professional services
agreement with Dekra-Lite in a total amount not to exceed $425,460 for the supply
and management of annual installation, rotation, and storage for the new expanded
outdoor holiday decorations program.
18. Report regarding a resolution confirming the change in solid waste collection rates to
be collected by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company effective July 1, 2021.
(Janet Salisbury, Director of Finance).
18a. Resolution confirming the change in solid waste collection rates to be collected by the
South San Francisco Scavenger Company effective July 1, 2021.
19. Report regarding the status of statewide residential eviction moratorium legislation and
consideration of future action. (Alex Greenwood, Economic and Community
Director).
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
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