City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · January 25, 2023
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
6:00 PM
HYBRID IN-PERSON /VIRTUAL MEETING
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
City Council
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 25, 2023
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 Addiego, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Nicolas 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.
The City Council may meet by teleconference, consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021).
Under the amended rules, the City will not provide a physical location for members of the public to participate
in the teleconference meeting.
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.
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How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99
2) https://www.ssf.net/government/city-council/video-streaming-city-and-council-meetings/city-council
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How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council 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.
How to provide Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER
1. By Zoom: 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.
2. By Phone: Enter the conference ID fund on the agenda. When the Clerk calls for the item on which you wish
to speak, Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Click *6 to unmute when called.
3. In Person: 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.
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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.
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Mayor (District 3)
MARK NAGALES, Vice Mayor (District 2)
MARK ADDIEGO, Councilmember (District 1)
JAMES COLEMAN, Councilmember (District 4)
EDDIE FLORES, Councilmember (District 5)
ROSA GOVEA ACOSTA, City Clerk
FRANK RISSO, City Treasurer
SHARON RANALS, Interim 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 January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking in the
Bay Area Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
2. Proclamation recognizing January as National Biotechnology Month. (Flor Nicolas,
Mayor)
3. Certificate recognizing Bimbo Bakeries USA for generous donation to enhance the
December 2022 Holiday Food Distribution event. (Tamiko Huey, Management
Analyst II)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda under the Public Comment section of
the agenda. Individuals may not share or offer time to another speaker. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown
Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special
circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for
consideration at a future Council meeting. Written comments on agenda items received prior to 4:00 p.m. on
the day of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the
meeting.
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.
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
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will be
enacted by one motion and without discussion. If, however, any interested party or Council member(s)
wishes to comment on an item, they may do so before action is taken on the Consent Calendar. Following
comments, if a Council member wishes to discuss an item, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar
and taken up in order after adoption of the Consent Calendar.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for January 11, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City
Clerk)
5. Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter urging State Legislators to amend the
Brown Act to provide increased local control over options for teleconference meetings.
(Sharon Ranals, Interim City Manager, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
6. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of approximately 1,000 units
of baked goods (valued at $5,000) and $3,250 donation to the Fire Department from
Bimbo Bakeries USA to purchase food and gift cards for the annual Holiday Food
Drive Distribution. (Tamiko Huey, Management Analyst II)
6a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of approximately 1,000 units of baked goods
(valued at $5,000) and $3,250 donation to the South San Francisco Fire Department
from Bimbo Bakeries USA to purchase food and gift cards for the City’s annual
Holiday Food Drive Distribution.
7. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two Police
eBikes valued at $11,235.57 from Genentech, Inc., adding to the police fleet to be
used by C.O.T (Community Outreach Team). (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
7a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two Police eBikes valued at
$11,235.57 from Genentech, Inc., adding to the police fleet to be used by C.O.T
(Community Outreach Team).
8. Report regarding a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for the
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery funds allocated through the State
of California in their fiscal year 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $16,369 to
support beverage container recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing
the City’s fiscal year 2022-2023 revenue budget adjustment upon receipt of funds
pursuant to budget amendment 23.041. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
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8a. Resolution authorizing submittal of an application for Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery funds allocated through the State of California in their fiscal
year 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $16,369 to support beverage container
recycling programs in South San Francisco and authorizing the finance director to
adjust the City’s fiscal year 2022-2023 revenue budget upon receipt of funds pursuant
to budget amendment 23.041
9. Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to Mercoza for the
CDBG - Curb Ramp Replacement Project (Project No. st2106, Bid No. 2674) in an
amount not to exceed $197,860.40 for a total budget of $250,000.00; (Angel Torres,
Senior Civil Engineer)
9a. Resolution awarding a construction contract to Mercoza of San Jose, California for the
CDBG - Curb Ramp Replacement Project (No. st2106, Bid No. 2674) in an amount
not to exceed $197,860.40, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget
of $250,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City.
10. Report regarding a resolution to amend the Professional Services Agreement with
Maze and Associates Authorizing a One-Year Contract Extension for Professional
Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager)
10a. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with
Maze & Associates (“Maze”) authorizing a one-year contract extension for
professional audit services for Fiscal Year (“FY”) FY 2022-23.
11. Report regarding a resolution accepting a Congressionally Directed Spending
appropriations award in the amount of $1,500,000 for the South San Francisco
Library, Parks and Recreation Civic Campus Project and approving Budget
Amendment # 23.042. (Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager and Greg Mediati,
Director of Parks and Recreation)
11a. Resolution accepting a Congressionally Directed Spending appropriations award in the
amount of $1,500,000 for the South San Francisco Library, Parks and Recreation
Civic Campus Project and approving Budget Amendment # 23.042.
12. Report regarding a recommendation to rescind the award of a shuttle operations
services agreement to ACE Mobility Solutions and to award said agreement to Parking
Company of America, LLC for operations of the South San Francisco Community
Shuttle. (Marissa Garren, Management Analyst I)
12a. Resolution rescinding the award of a shuttle operations services agreement to ACE
Mobility Solutions for the amount of $350,000 for operations of the South San
Francisco Community Shuttle
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12b. Resolution awarding a shuttle operations services agreement with Parking Company of
America, LLC in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for South San Francisco
Community Shuttle Operations
13. Report regarding a resolution approving a consulting services agreement with Wilsey
Ham, Inc. of San Mateo, California for design services of the Oyster Point Sanitary
Sewer Pump Station Relocation (Project No. ss2202) in an amount of $760,000,
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and authorizing a design
contingency in the amount of $76,000 for unforeseen consulting scope of services for
a total authorized design budget of $836,000. (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer).
13a. Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Wilsey Ham, Inc. of San
Mateo, California for design services of the Oyster Point Sanitary Sewer Pump Station
Relocation (Project No. ss2202) for $760,000, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement, and authorizing a design contingency in the amount of $76,000
for unforeseen consulting scope of services for a total design budget of $836,000
14. Report regarding a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP to join a lawsuit filed by the County of
San Mateo and other cities in the County against Monsanto to recover costs of
remediating PCB contamination. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
14a. Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services
agreement with Sher Edling LLP to join a lawsuit filed by the County of San Mateo
and other cities in the County against Monsanto to recover costs of remediating PCB
contamination..
15. Report regarding a resolution continuing to declare and ratify the existence of a local
emergency relating to major storm and flooding events. (Sharon Ranals, Interim City
Manager and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
15a. Resolution continuing to declare and ratify the existence of a local emergency relating
to major storm and flooding events.
PUBLIC HEARING
16. Report regarding determinations under CEQA for the proposed Housing Element of
the General Plan for the period of 2023-2031 and adoption of the Housing Element in
compliance with state Housing Element Law. (Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
16a. Resolution adopting a General Plan Amendment (GPA23-0001) to repeal the
2015-2023 Housing Element and adopt the Housing Element for the Period of
2023-2031 in compliance with state housing element law.
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16b. Resolution making findings and determination under California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) that the Housing Element Update for the Period of 2023-2031 is covered
by prior environmental analysis prepared for the Updated General Plan and there are
no new impacts not previously analyzed and is also exempt from CEQA under Section
15061(b)(3)
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
17. Report regarding a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with
SmartWAVE Technologies to build a Community Wi-Fi Network in the Oldtown area
of South San Francisco. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology)
17a. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with SmartWAVE
Technologies to build a Community Wi-Fi Network in the Old Town area of South
San Francisco in the amount not to exceed $709,893 and a total project budget of
$780,882 and authorize the City Manager to execute the professional services
agreement, including utilization of the Tucson, Arizona cooperative purchasing
contract.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
18. Closed Session
Public Employment
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
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