City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · April 27, 2022
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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 April 27, 2022
HYBRID IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
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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 NAGALES, Mayor (District 2)
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Vice Mayor (At-Large)
JAMES COLEMAN, Councilmember (District 4)
EDDIE FLORES, Councilmember (At-Large)
MARK ADDIEGO, 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 recognizing May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week. (Mark
Nagales, Mayor)
2. Proclamation recognizing April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month. (Mark
Nagales, Mayor)
3. Proclamation recognizing April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month. (Mark
Nagales, Mayor)
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
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meetings of March 23, 2022 and April 6, 2022.
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5. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of Spruce Avenue
and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements Project (No. tr1801) as complete in
accordance with plans and specifications (Total construction cost $693,473.08) (Angel
Torres, Senior Civil Engineer).
6. Report regarding a resolution for a purchase and service agreement with Edgeworth
Integration, LLC for the replacement of surveillance cameras, video management
software and server equipment in the amount not to exceed $216,116; and authorize
the City Manager to execute the agreement (Tony Barrera, Director of Information
Technology)
6a. Resolution approving a purchase and services agreement with Edgeworth Integration,
LLC., for the replacement of surveillance cameras, video management software and
server equipment in the amount not to exceed $216,117.00; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement
7. Report regarding a resolution authorizing an agreement between the San Mateo
County Library and the South San Francisco Public Library to provide staffing for the
Big Lift Inspiring Summers program in South San Francisco and approving Budget
Amendment 22.063 accepting up to $14,000 in reimbursement funding. (Adam
Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
7a. Resolution authorizing an agreement between the San Mateo County Library and the
South San Francisco Public Library to provide staffing for the Big Lift Inspiring
Summers program in South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 22.063
accepting up to $14,000 in reimbursement funding.
8. Report regarding a resolution to continue conducting City Council and advisory body
meetings remotely due to health and safety concerns for the public and making related
findings (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
8a. Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco declaring the
continuing need for the City legislative bodies to meet remotely in order to ensure the
health and safety of the public and making related findings.
9. Report regarding a resolution to accept grant awards from the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and from the California State Office of Housing and
Community Development for planning studies and community engagement to prepare
a Lindenville Specific Plan and associated environmental analysis; approve the
appropriation of funding from the General Plan Reserve Fund; authorize a consulting
services agreement with Raimi + Associates for preparation of the Lindenville Specific
Plan Project and with Good City Company for project management; authorize a City
administrative budget; and approve Budget Amendment #22.064. (Tony Rozzi, Chief
Planner/Acting ECD Diretor and Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
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9a. Resolution to accept grant awards from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
in the amount of $500,000 and California State Office of Housing and Community
Development in the amount of $310,000 for the Lindenville Specific Plan and CEQA
Analysis Project; approve the appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,455,999
from the General Plan Reserve fund to prefund the reimbursable project; Authorize a
consulting services agreement with Raimi + Associates for preparation of the
Lindenville Specific Plan and CEQA Analysis in an amount not to exceed $1,405,999
including contingency; authorize an amendment to the existing consulting services
agreement with Good City Company to assist with project management; authorize a
City administrative budget in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and approve Budget
Amendment #22.064
10. Report regarding a resolution awarding a contract in the amount of $495,000 to the
Davey Tree Expert Company of Livermore, California and authorizing a project
budget of $569,250 for the removal of hazardous trees and continued reduction of
potential fuel load on Sign Hill in response to the 2020 Sign Hill Diamond Fire.
(Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)
10a. Resolution awarding a contract in the amount of $495,000 to the Davey Tree Expert
Company of Livermore, California and authorizing a project budget of $569,250 for
the removal of hazardous trees and continued reduction of potential fuel load on Sign
Hill in response to the 2020 Sign Hill Diamond Fire.
11. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the San Mateo County
Summer Enrichment Grant in the amount of $92,940, and amending the Parks and
Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating Budget pursuant to budget
amendment #22.060. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
11a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the San Mateo County Summer Enrichment
Grant in the amount of $92,940, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating Budgets pursuant to budget amendment #22.060.
12. Report regarding a resolution increasing the acceptance of grant funds from the After
School Education and Safety Grant by $36,163 for a new grant total of $283,858 in
Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and
Library Department Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budgets pursuant to budget
amendment #22.059. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
12a. Resolution increasing the acceptance of grant funds from the After School Education
and Safety Grant by $36,163 for a new grant total of $283,858 in Fiscal Year
2021-2022, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library
Department Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budgets pursuant to budget amendment
#22.059.
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13. Report regarding a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the California Water
Service for new water services to the Library, Parks and Recreation and Community
Theater/ Council Chamber project in an amount not to exceed $346, 550.00. (Jacob
Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
13a. Resolution approving a services agreement with California Water Service (CalWater)
of San Mateo, California for the Library, Parks & Recreation and Community
Theater/Council Chamber Project (pf2103) in an amount not to exceed $346,550.00,
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and other necessary
documents, and authorizing a budget of $346,550.00.
14. Report regarding the transfer of $8.5 million from General Fund surplus fund balance
to the Infrastructure Reserves fund as recommended in the FY2021-22 Mid-Year
Financial update (Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager)
14a. Resolution approving the transfer of $8.5 million from General Fund surplus fund
balance to the Infrastructure Reserves as recommended in the FY2021-22 Mid-Year
financial update to City Council on February 23rd, 2022.
15. Report regarding a resolution authorizing City Manager to execute the Second
Amendment to the consulting services agreement between the City of South San
Francisco and ABB Testing of Palo Alto, California, for the Community Civic
Campus: Phase II Library, Parks & Recreation and Community Theater/Council
Chamber (LPR) (Project No. pf2103) in an amount not to exceed $132,000 for
consulting services for a total contract amount of $224,620. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director
of Capital Projects)
15a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the
consulting services agreement between the City of South San Francisco and ABB
Testing of Palo Alto, California, for the Community Civic Campus: Phase II Library,
Parks & Recreation and Community Theater/Council Chamber (LPR) (Project No.
pf2103) in an amount not to exceed $132,000 for consulting services for a total
contract amount of $224,620.
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PUBLIC HEARING
16. Report regarding holding a Public Hearing on the City of South San Francisco’s Fiscal
Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
Program and consideration of adopting a resolution: 1) approving the FY 2022-23
Annual Action Plan; 2) authorizing its submittal and all other required documents to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; 3) accepting funds from all
sources and approving appropriation of CDBG and HOME Administrative fund
expenditures as detailed in Attachment 1 for the FY 2022-23 CDBG operating budget
; 4) authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents and certifications necessary
to secure and award the CDBG and HOME Administrative Funds for the City; and 5)
approving an appropriation of $101,050 from the Housing Trust Fund for the FY
2022-23 operating budget to support non-profit organizations that provide homeless
prevention programs for South San Francisco residents. (Heather Ruiz, Management
Analyst II)
16a. Resolution approving the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program; authorizing its submittal and all other required
documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; accepting
funds from all sources and approving appropriation of CDBG and HOME fund
expenditures as detailed in Attachment 1 of the staff report for the FY 2022-23 CDBG
operating budget; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents and
certifications necessary to secure and award the CDBG and HOME Administrative
Funds for the City; and approving an appropriation of $101,050 from the Housing
Trust Fund for the FY 2022-23 operating budget to support non-profit organizations
that provide homeless prevention programs for South San Francisco residents.
17. Report regarding a Planning Commission recommendation to City Council for
consideration of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determinations and to
adopt amendments to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 20 (Zoning)
regarding large family daycare homes, accessory dwelling units, and Design Review
requirements pertaining to certain residential developments under state law (Claire Lai,
Assistant City Attorney and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
17a. Ordinance amending provisions of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to modify
Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) and Title 20 (Zoning) regarding large family
daycare homes, accessory dwelling units, and Design Review requirements pertaining
to certain residential developments under state law.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
18. Report regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the 2020
Pavement Rehabilitation Project (No. st2104) as complete in accordance with plans
and specifications (Total Construction Cost $2,620,750.90) (Angel Torres, Senior
Civil Engineer).
19. Report regarding a Resolution accepting $400,000 in grant funding from C/CAG’s
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Program and approving Budget
Amendment 22.065 and awarding a construction contract to Ray’s Electric of
Oakland, California in an amount not to exceed $897,985.90, authorizing a total
construction contract authority budget of $1,077,583, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City for the Hillside Boulevard
Road Diet Improvements Project (No. tr1906, Bid No. 2656). (Jeffrey Chou,
Associate Civil Engineer)
19a. Resolution accepting $400,000 in grant funding from C/CAG’s Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Program and approving Budget Amendment 22.065
and awarding a construction contract to Ray’s Electric of Oakland, California in an
amount not to exceed $897,985.90, authorizing a total construction contract authority
budget of $1,077,583 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City for the Hillside Boulevard Road Diet Improvements Project (No.
tr1906, Bid No. 2656).
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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