City Council

City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 South San Francisco, CA Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 25, 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 25, 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER Complete a Digital Speaker Card located at the entrance of 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 (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. 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 at all-cc@ssf.net, at least 72-hours before the meeting. City of South San Francisco Page 2 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 1181) If you have donated $250 or more to the campaign of a South San Francisco elected official in the past twelve (12) months, please read the following paragraphs carefully: • The Levine Act (Gov. Code § 84308) requires any Party, Agent, or Participant, as defined in §84308(a), of a proceeding involving any grants, denials, renewals, restrictions, or modifications to any licenses and permits, entitlements for use, contracts, or franchises (“Proceeding”), to disclose on the record any contributions they have made to any elected, appointed, or candidate for City Officer totaling more than $250 within the preceding 12 months. • The Levine Act also requires any elected, appointed, alternate, or candidate for City Officer who has received a contribution totaling $250 within the past 12 months from a Party, Agent, or Participant of a Proceeding to (1) disclose that fact on the record involving the Proceeding and (2) to recuse themselves from, and in no way attempt to use their official position to influence any decision involving, the Proceeding. • Elected, appointed, alternates, or candidates for City Officer are prohibited from accepting, soliciting, and directing, and Parties, Participants, and Agents are prohibited from making, campaign contributions of more than $250 while the Proceeding is pending and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered for the Proceeding. Violations of the Levine Act may result in a civil action brought by the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) for an amount up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of the Political Reform Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to the greater of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person unlawfully contributed upon conviction for each violation. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation recognizing September 21, 2024 as World Alzheimer’s Day. (James Coleman, Mayor) 2. Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) City of South San Francisco Page 3 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 3. Proclamation celebrating National Italian-American Heritage Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) 4. Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week as October 6 - 12, 2024. (James Coleman, Mayor) 5. Proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month. (James Coleman, Mayor) 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Presentation COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS 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. 7. Motion to approve the Minutes for September 11, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 8. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meetings of November 27, 2024, and December 25, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 9. Report regarding a resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to update the List of Designated Positions. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk) 9a. Resolution amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code to update the designated positions. City of South San Francisco Page 4 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 10. Report regarding a resolution approving the First Amendment to the 2024-2025 Wage and Salary Schedule to establish the wage range for the new classification of Natural Resources Specialist (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) 10a. Resolution approving the First Amendment to the 2024-2025 Wage and Salary Schedule to establish the wage range for the new classification of Natural Resources Specialist. 11. Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose, California, for the Crack Seal, Patch, and Base Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $524,069.92 and related actions. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer) 11a. Resolution awarding a construction contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose, California, for the Crack Seal, Patch, and Base Repair Project (No. st2503, Bid No. 2695) in an amount not to exceed $524,069.92, for a total construction budget of $655,319.92, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 12. Report regarding the submittal of a grant application to, and if awarded, executing a funding agreement with, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 2 Alternative Congestion Relief & Transportation Demand Management Program Funding. (John Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer) 12a. A resolution supporting the South San Francisco Incident Response Plan project and submitting an application to the Cycle 2 San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief and Measure W Transportation Demand Management Program Funding. 13. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of 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 California Senate Bill 1383. (Marissa Garren, Public Works Management Analyst II) 13a. Ordinance amending Chapters 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 14. Report regarding a resolution approving the draft response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report titled, “Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space” (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Director, Economic & Community Development Department). City of South San Francisco Page 5 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 14a. Resolution approving the draft response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report titled, “Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space” 15. Report regarding a resolution approving the South San Francisco Fire Department’s annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4. (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal) 15a. A Resolution approving the South San Francisco Fire Department’s annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4. 16. Report regarding a resolution accepting $118,000 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” (STEP) to be used for personnel overtime, equipment, and training expenses and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 by approving Budget Amendment Number 25.016. (Fahmida Murphy, Police Lieutenant) 16a. Resolution accepting $118,000 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” (STEP) to be used for personnel overtime, equipment, and training expenses and to amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 by approving Budget Amendment Number 25.016. 17. Report regarding the consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter committing $697,521 in matching funds to a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration “Good Jobs Challenge Grant” application supporting economic mobility programs in South San Francisco. (Michael Guss, Economic Development Specialist) 17a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter committing $697,521 in matching funds to a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration “Good Jobs Challenge” application to support economic mobility programs in South San Francisco. 18. Report regarding a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment of a contract with JobTrain for workforce development support services, for a contract increase in the sum of $387,613, and a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment of a contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center for small business and entrepreneurship support services, for a contract increase in the sum of $425,000, both offered at the Economic Advancement Center in South San Francisco. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager) City of South San Francisco Page 6 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 18a. Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the professional services contract with JobTrain for workforce development support services in South San Francisco for a contract increase in a sum not to exceed $387,613, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $1,776,116. 18b. Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the contract with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center for small business and entrepreneurship support services in South San Francisco for a contract increase in a sum not to exceed $425,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $2,033,455. PUBLIC HEARING 19. Report regarding a public hearing relating to the bond financing for the Grand and Linden Family Apartments (201-219 Grand Avenue and 418 Linden Avenue) including issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45 million. (Elia Moreno, Management Analyst I) 19a. Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Grand and Linden Family Apartments. 20. Report regarding holding a public hearing regarding the Program Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program and adopting a resolution approving the Program Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorizing its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Alvina Condon, Management Analyst II) 20a. Resolution approving the Program Year 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program and adopting a resolution approving the Program Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizing its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 21. Report regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to HP Communications, Inc. for the 2024 Broadband Fiber-Optic Network Project (Project No. pf2210, Bid No. 2697) in the amount not to exceed $998,581.40, for a total construction budget of $1,148,368.61, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Tony Barrera, Director of Information Technology) City of South San Francisco Page 7 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 21a. Resolution awarding a construction contract to HP Communications, Inc. for the 2024 Broadband Fiber-Optic Network Project (Project No. pf2210, Bid No. 2697) in the amount not to exceed $998,581.40, for a total construction budget of $1,148,368.61, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. 22. Report regarding a resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement with LAZ Parking, California, LLC to provide parking enforcement services in South San Francisco, in a total amount not to exceed $3,450,267.20 for parking enforcement within the City of South San Francisco and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. (Ken Chetcuti, Police Captain) 22a. Resolution to approve a five-year service agreement with LAZ Parking, California, LLC to provide parking enforcement services in South San Francisco, in a total amount not to exceed $3,450,267.20 for parking enforcement within the City of South San Francisco and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 23. Council discussion on City Selection Committee vacant position and meeting alternate. (James Coleman, Mayor) 24. Council discussion on Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities Board of Directors Election 2024-2025. (James Coleman, Mayor) CLOSED SESSION 25. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Alvarado, Milton vs. City of South San Francisco (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12169265) Name of case: Wall, Keith vs. City of South San Francisco (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ16095117) (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, Kyle Royer, RTGR Law, and Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director) 26. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 400 Miller Avenue (APN 012-303-110) City Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic and Community Development Director, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney Negotiating Party: Nisar M Shaikh Trust Under Negotiations: Price and terms City of South San Francisco Page 8 Printed on 9/24/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2024 ADJOURNMENT City of South San Francisco Page 9 Printed on 9/24/2024