City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · September 11, 2024
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
6:30 PM
Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
City Council
JAMES COLEMAN, Mayor (District 4)
EDDIE FLORES, Vice Mayor (District 5)
MARK ADDIEGO, Councilmember (District 1)
MARK NAGALES, Councilmember (District 2)
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Councilmember (District 3)
ROSA GOVEA ACOSTA, City Clerk
FRANK RISSO, City Treasurer
SHARON RANALS, City Manager
SKY WOODRUFF, City Attorney
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024
How to observe the Meeting (no public comment, including via Zoom):
1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99
2) https://www.ssf.net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council-Meetings/City-Council
3) https://www.youtube.com/@CityofSouthSanFrancisco/streams
4) Zoom meeting (streaming only): https://ssf-net.zoom.us/j/88636346631
Webinar ID: 886 3634 6631 Join by Telephone: +1 669 900 6833
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 4:30 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
During a meeting, comments can only be made in person: Complete a Digital Speaker Card located at the
entrance to the Council Chambers. 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.
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.
City of South San Francisco Page 2 Printed on 9/11/2024
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition to Nelly Santana of Nelly’s Bridal Boutique. (James
Coleman, Mayor)
2. Certificate of Recognition Celebrating The Garden Club’s 60th Anniversary. (James
Coleman, Mayor)
3. Proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness
Month. (James Coleman, Mayor)
4. Proclamation celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2024.
(James Coleman, Mayor)
5. Proclamation celebrating the 237th Anniversary of the United States Constitution
during the week of September 17 - 23, 2024. (James Coleman, Mayor)
6. Presentation by Cal Water on their Residential Water Rate Restructure. (Kevin
Williams, Operations Manager)
7. Presentation from Caltrain on electrification and more. (Isabella Conferti, Government
and Community Affairs Specialist)
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
City of South San Francisco Page 3 Printed on 9/11/2024
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Under the Public Comment section of the agenda, members of the public may speak on any item not listed
on the Agenda and on items listed under the Consent Calendar. 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 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included as
part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will
be enacted by one motion and without discussion. If, however, any 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.
8. Motion to approve the Minutes for August 27, 2024, and August 28, 2024. (Rosa
Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
9. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,069.14 in funding from
San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to support a 29-Day Vote
Center at the Main Library, Library | Parks and Recreation Center, for the November
5, 2024 Presidential General Election and amending the Library Department’s Fiscal
Year 2024-25 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment Number 25.013. (Valerie
Sommer, Library Director)
9a. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,069.14 in funding from San Mateo
County Registration and Elections Division to support a 29-Day Vote Center at the
Main Library, Library | Parks and Recreation Center, for the November 5, 2024
Presidential General Election and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.013.
10. Report regarding a resolution to approve a Second Amendment with CSS
Environmental Services, Inc. of Novato, California, for the Environmental Monitoring
of the former Oyster Point Landfill in an amount not to exceed $257,039 for an
additional two years, authorizing a total budget of $949,139, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the agreement. (Amanda Parker, Management Analyst I)
City of South San Francisco Page 4 Printed on 9/11/2024
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024
10a. Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
with CSS Environmental Services, Inc. of Novato, California, for the Environmental
Monitoring of the former Oyster Point Landfill in an amount not to exceed $257,039
for an additional two years, authorizing a total budget of $949,139, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the agreement.
11. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a services
agreement with the South San Francisco Unified School District in an amount not to
exceed $635,378 for the Parks and Recreation Department to operate an extended
learning program for students enrolled in the South San Francisco Unified School
District’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) for the 2024-2025
school year. (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
11a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a services agreement with the
South San Francisco Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $635,378 for
the Parks and Recreation Department to operate an extended learning program for
students enrolled in the South San Francisco Unified School District’s Expanded
Learning Opportunities Program for the 2024-2025 school year.
12. Report regarding an ordinance adding Chapter 8.78 (“Mooring Regulations”) to the
South San Francisco Municipal Code to provide regulations for mooring in the City’s
navigable waterways. (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager; Kimia Mahallati, Assistant
City Attorney)
12a. Ordinance adding Chapter 8.78 (“Mooring Regulations”) to the South San Francisco
Municipal Code to provide regulations for mooring in the City’s navigable waterways.
13. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter
8.72 of the Disposable Foodservice Ware Ordinance to prohibit the sale of polystyrene
foam products. (Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager)
13a. Ordinance amending Chapters 8.72 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to
prohibit the retail sale of polystyrene.
14. Report regarding a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
fifteen-year lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the
construction of a wireless communication facility at 323 Miller Avenue and authorizing
the City Manager to approve the agreement. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information
Technology)
14a. Resolution approving a fifteen-year lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC., for the construction of a wireless communication facility at 323 Miller Avenue
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.
City of South San Francisco Page 5 Printed on 9/11/2024
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024
15. Report regarding a resolution approving the City Council’s response to the San Mateo
County Civil Grand Jury Report, dated July 11, 2024, entitled, “The State of Compost
Compliance in San Mateo County” and authorizing the City Manager to send the
response letter on behalf of the City Council. (Marissa Garren, Public Works
Management Analyst II)
15a. Resolution approving the City Council’s response to the San Mateo County Civil
Grand Jury Report, dated July 11, 2024, entitled, “The State of Compost Compliance
in San Mateo County” and authorizing the City Manager to send the response letter on
behalf of the City Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
16. Report regarding the formation of the Eastern Neighborhoods CFD. (Christina
Fernandez, Deputy City Manager; Jason Wong, Deputy Finance Director; Noah
Christman, Lighthouse Public Affairs; Brian Forbath, Stradling Law; Susan Goodwin,
Goodwin Consulting Services)
17. Report regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 8.27 "Mandatory Organic Waste
Disposal Reduction" of Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code relating to
organic waste disposal and related regulations pursuant to Senate Bill 1383. (Marissa
Garren, Public Works Management Analyst II)
17a. Ordinance amending Chapter 8.27 “Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction” of
Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code relating to organic waste disposal
and related regulations pursuant to Senate Bill 1383.
18. Report regarding awarding a construction contract to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. of
Petaluma, California for the Citywide School Traffic Safety Improvement Project
(No. st2402, Bid No. 2694) in an amount not to exceed $677,930, authorizing a total
construction contract authority budget of $745,723. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil
Engineer)
18a. Resolution awarding a construction contract to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. of
Petaluma, California for the Citywide School Traffic Safety Improvement Project
(No. ST2402, Bid No. 2694) in an amount not to exceed $677,930, authorizing a total
construction contract authority budget of $745,723, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
19. Report regarding awarding a construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc.
of San Carlos, California for the 2024 Concrete and Base Repair Project (Project No.
st2402, Bid No. 2696) in an amount not to exceed $722,604.00 for a total
construction budget of $867,124.80. (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)
City of South San Francisco Page 6 Printed on 9/11/2024
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2024
19a. Resolution awarding a construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. of San
Carlos, California for the 2024 Concrete and Base Repair Project (Project No. st2402,
Bid No. 2696) in an amount not to exceed $722,604.00 for a total construction budget
of $867,124.80, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
20. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City of South San Francisco’s application
for $5,000,000 from the State of California’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program and
a resolution approving funding commitment letters for Rotary Gardens and 1051
Mission Road. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director)
20a. Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the
City’s application to the State of California’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program for
$5,000,000 to support affordable housing production within the City.
20b. Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco approving Letters of
Intent to fund two affordable rental housing projects with Local Housing Trust Fund
funds, if awarded.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
21. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 366 Grand Avenue (APN 012-312-310)
Agency negotiator: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director,
and Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager
Negotiating Party: Stacey S. Dobos Trust
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
ADJOURNMENT
City of South San Francisco Page 7 Printed on 9/11/2024
Get email alerts for South San Francisco
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.