City Council
Regular MeetingSouth San Francisco, CA · October 23, 2024
Agenda
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 23, 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 October 23, 2024
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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 celebrating Extra Mile Day November 1, 2024. (James Coleman,
Mayor)
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
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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.
2. Motion to approve the Minutes of October 9, 2024. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
3. Report regarding a resolution accepting a FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program grant
in the amount of $29,867.10 to purchase and install a fire suppression pump and fixed
monitor for the department’s fire boat; authorizing the use of Public Safety Impact
Fees in an amount not to exceed $9,955.70 to be applied as the required grant match;
approving Budget Amendment Number 25.023 to the Fire Department operating
budget in the amount of $39,822.80; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
purchase agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco with North River
Boats in an amount not to exceed $39,822.80. (Matt Samson, Fire Chief)
3a. Resolution accepting a FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program grant in the amount of
$29,867.10 to purchase and install a fire suppression pump and fixed monitor for the
Fire Department’s fire boat; authorizing the use of Public Safety Impact Fees in an
amount not to exceed $9,955.70 to be applied as the required grant match; approving
Budget Amendment Number 25.023 to the Fire Department operating budget in the
amount of $39,822.80; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase
agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco with North River Boats in an
amount not to exceed $39,822.80. (Matt Samson, Fire Chief)
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4. Report regarding a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 8 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.78 to regulate certain
private development projects by withholding the certificate of occupancy or building
permit final when an owner or contractor has unpaid final wage theft judgments.
(Tony Rozzi, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director)
4a. Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco amending Title 8 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.78 to regulate certain private development
projects by withholding the certificate of occupancy or building permit final when an
owner or contractor has unpaid final wage theft judgments
5. Report regarding a resolution approving a license agreement and fee with SYNOOR
LLC for tiebacks installation within the Noor Avenue Public Right-of-Way and
approving Budget Amendment Number 25.020. (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
5a. Resolution approving a license agreement with SYNOOR LLC to allow for the
installation of tiebacks within the Noor Avenue Public Right-of-Way as part of the
construction of the 410 Noor Avenue Residential Development and approving Budget
Amendment Number 25.020.
6. Report regarding a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the
California Department of Education’s After School Education and Safety Program for
a three-year term in the amount of $283,858.56 per year (total grant amount of
$851,575.68) and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library
Department fiscal year 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 operating budgets pursuant to
Budget Amendment Number 25.005. (Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director)
6a. Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the California Department of
Education’s After School Education and Safety Program for a three-year term in the
amount of $283,858.56 per year (total grant amount of $851,575.68), and amending
the Parks and Recreation Department and Library Department fiscal year 2024-25,
2025-26, and 2026-27 operating budgets pursuant to Budget Amendment Number
25.005.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
7. Report providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305).
(Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)
8. Report presenting preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Year End results and FY
2024-25 First Quarter Financial Report as of September 30, 2024 (Karen Chang,
Director of Finance)
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9. Report on Intersection Daylighting Plan, including a guide for enhancing new parking
restrictions established by Assembly Bill No. 413. (John Wilson, Associate Civil
Engineer)
10. Report regarding a resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.024 and
authorizing the City’s acquisition of the Below Market Rate (BMR) unit at 2230
Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3209 (APN 104540190). (Elia Moreno, Housing Management
Analyst I)
10a. Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.024 and authorizing the City’s
acquisition of the Below Market Rate (BMR) unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit
3209 (APN 104540190).
11. Report regarding a resolution approving the purchase of an advanced life support
ambulance, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Braun Northwest for the construction and purchase in the amount of $423,403.18,
approving the purchase of tools and equipment in the amount of $55,000, and
approving the use of $478,403.18 of Vehicle Replacement Funds, for a total not to
exceed amount of $478,403.18. (Richard Walls, EMS Battalion Chief)
11a. Resolution approving the purchase of an advanced life support ambulance; authorizing
the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Braun Northwest for the
construction and purchase in the amount of $423,403.18; approving the purchase of
tools and equipment in the amount of $55,000; and approving the use of $478,403.18
of Vehicle Replacement Funds, for a total not to exceed amount of $478,403.18.
(Richard Walls, EMS Battalion Chief)
12. Report regarding a Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.025
appropriating $600,000 from the Park Land Acquisition Fee Fund (Fund 805) to
acquire and maintain a portion of 701 Spruce Avenue (APN 012-131-040) to preserve
a public access trail and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and
Sale Agreement for the acquisition. (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Economic and Community
Development Director)
12a. Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.025 appropriating $600,000 of
available fund balance from the Park Land Acquisition Fee Fund (Fund 805) to
acquire and maintain the real property created from 701 Spruce Avenue (APN
012-131-040) to preserve a public access trail and authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Tianyi Zhang.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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13. Council discussion on Delegate for National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting
on November 16, 2024, in Tampa, FL. (Eddie Flores, Vice Mayor)
CLOSED SESSION
14. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One potential case
(Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, Lindsay D’Andrea, Assistant City Attorney, Angel
Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)
15. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: DNA Way, Point San Bruno Blvd, and a portion of Cabot Road
Agency negotiators: Nell Selander, Director of Economic and Community
Development, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Genentech, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms
16. Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Two potential cases
(Sky Woodruff, City Attorney and Christina Fernandez, Deputy City Manager)
17. 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
ADJOURNMENT
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