City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · August 25, 2021
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
6:00 PM
HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
City Council
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
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 may 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 teleconference.
This meeting will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Orders N-29-20,
N-63-20 and N-08-21 allowing for deviation of Teleconference Rules required by the Brown Act & pursuant
to the order of San Mateo County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings during the coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak, and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the City of South San
Francisco will hold the meeting through a hybrid of in-person attendance with the City Council, designated staff,
and limited members of the public at the City Council Chambers and through the virtual platform, Zoom.
In-person attendance by members of the public will be subject to maximum capacity and current health and
safety protocols.
American Disability Act:
The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South
San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at all-cc@ssf.net. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief
description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 72-hours before the
meeting.
Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or
accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the
City Clerk by email at all-cc@ssf.net, 72-hours before the meeting.
Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City of South San Francisco to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting.
City of South San Francisco Page 2 Printed on 8/26/2021
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
ZOOM LINK BELOW -NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join Zoom meeting
https://ssf-net.zoom.us/j/88485144058
(Enter your email and name)
Join by One Tap Mobile :
US: +16699006833,,88485144058# or +12532158782,,88485144058#
Join by Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 884 8514 4058
How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26 or Comcast, Channel 27
2) https://www.ssf.net/government/city-council/video-streaming-city-and-council-meetings/city-council
How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
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.
How to provide Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
1) By Phone: (669) 900-6833. Webinar ID is 884 8514 4058. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Click *6 to
unmute when called.
By One tap mobile: US: +16699006833,,88485144058# or +12532158782,,88485144058#
2) Online at: https://ssf-net.zoom.us/j/88485144058
a. Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your
turn to speak.
b. When the Clerk calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand." Speakers will be notified
shortly before they are called to speak.
c. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
IN-PERSON: Please complete a Digital Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Council Chamber’s. Be
sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. When your name
is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address (optional) for the Minutes. COMMENTS
ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Thank you for your cooperation.
City of South San Francisco Page 3 Printed on 8/26/2021
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
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.
City of South San Francisco Page 4 Printed on 8/26/2021
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month. (Mark Addiego,
Mayor)
2. Recognition honoring Trap’s Tire and Auto, and ProColor Collision South San
Francisco, for their work with the catalytic converter etching program. (Mark Addiego,
Mayor)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Submitted Public Comments
Comments received by the deadline will be included as part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud
during the meeting.
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.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of June 15, 2021 and June 23, 2021.
4. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meeting of September 22, 2021. (Rosa
Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
City of South San Francisco Page 5 Printed on 8/26/2021
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
5. 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)
5a. 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.
6. Report regarding a resolution approving amendments to the City Council Procedures
and Protocols Handbook (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk and Sky Woodruff, City
Attorney)
6a. Resolution approving amendments to the City of South San Francisco City Council
Procedures and Protocols Handbook.
7. Report regarding a resolution authorizing submittal of a Breakthrough Grant
application to fund housing preservation policy and program development from the
Partnership for the Bay’s Future Policy Fund. (Nell Selander, Deputy Director of
Economic Development and Housing)
7a. Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the
submittal of an application for a Breakthrough Grant with the Housing Leadership
Council of San Mateo County as the City’s Community Partner.
8. Report regarding an ordinance amending Title 2 and Title 20 of the City of South San
Francisco Municipal Code, adopting Chapter 2.84 to allow for setting compensation of
advisory body members by City Council resolution. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
8a. Ordinance amending Title 2 and Title 20 of the City of South San Francisco Municipal
Code and adopting Chapter 2.84 to allow for setting compensation of advisory body
members by city council resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Report regarding a resolution confirming and approving the emergency nuisance
abatement cost report and certifying a special assessment against real property located
on Westborough Blvd. between Oakmont Dr. and Galway Pl. (APN 091-022-030) for
collection of abatement costs amounting to $35,958.97 . (Sky Woodruff, City
Attorney)
9a. Resolution confirming and approving the emergency nuisance abatement cost report
and certifying a special assessment against real property located on Westborough Blvd.
between Oakmont Dr. and Galway Pl. (APN 091-022-030) for collection of
abatement costs amounting to $35,958.97.
City of South San Francisco Page 6 Printed on 8/26/2021
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
10. Report regarding consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment to prohibit Research &
Development uses in the El Camino Real Corridor; modify the definitions of Freight
Truck/Warehouse uses to introduce a Parcel Hub definition and where these uses are
conditionally permitted or prohibited; and update the Accessory Dwelling Unit
performance standards to comply with new State Law changes; and determination that
the project is covered by a previously adopted environmental document consistent
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Chief
Planner)
10a. Ordinance considering a Planning Commission recommendation to make California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determinations and to adopt a Zoning Text
Amendment to prohibit Research & Development uses in the El Camino Real
Corridor; modify the definitions of Freight Truck/Warehouse uses to introduce a
Parcel Hub definition and where these uses are conditionally permitted or prohibited;
and update the Accessory Dwelling Unit performance standards to comply with new
State Law changes.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11. Receive the Racial and Social Equity Commission Report and First Year Action Plan.
(Lisa Costa Sanders, Project Administrator)
12. Report regarding a resolution approving the third amendment to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement for the property located at 432 Baden Avenue. (Julie Barnard, Economic
Development Coordinator)
12a. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the
property located at 432 Baden assigning the Agreement from Baden Developments
LLC to For the Future Housing, modifying the development to a fully-affordable
housing project, and reducing the purchase price from $1,100,000 to $1; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment.
13. Report regarding a resolution approving budget amendment 22.016 appropriating
$100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (Fund 201) in Fiscal Year 2021-22 for
the City of South San Francisco’s Shop Local Gift Card Program (Heather Ruiz,
Management Analyst)
13a. Resolution approving budget amendment 22.016 appropriating $100,000 in American
Rescue Plan Act funds in Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the City of South San Francisco’s
Shop Local Gift Card Program.
City of South San Francisco Page 7 Printed on 8/26/2021
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda August 25, 2021
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for League of California Cities Annual
Conference and Expo - September 22-24, 2021. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
CLOSED SESSION
15. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One potential case (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, Kyle Royer, RTGR Law, and Leah
Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
ADJOURNMENT
City of South San Francisco Page 8 Printed on 8/26/2021
Get email alerts for South San Francisco
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.