CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nagales called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Vice Mayor Nicolas, present
Mayor Nagales, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nagales led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Futrell requested the 6:01 p.m. Special City Council meeting start after Presentations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate honoring 2022 Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Rowena (Reyna) Poti-Meafua. (Mark Nagales, Mayor)
Councilmember Addiego and Councilmember Flores congratulated and presented a certificate honoring Rowena (Reyna) Poti-Meafua as the 2022 Women’s Hall of Fame inductee. She thanked the City Council for the certificate and invited the community to Pacific Islands Day on June 11, 2022, at the San Mateo County Fairgrounds.
2. Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth as National Freedom Day. (Mark Nagales, Mayor) Mayor Nagales and Vice Mayor Nicolas read the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth as National Freedom Day. Frances Luster accepted and thanked the City Council for the proclamation.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Teleconference via Zoom
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.
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3. Proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. (Mark Nagales, Mayor) Councilmember Coleman read the proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Michael DeNatale accepted and thanked the City Council for the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Nicolas thanked the Cultures United team for the intersex-inclusive Progress Pride Flag raising event in front of City Hall on June 1, 2022. She reported a successful gun buyback event on June 4, 2022. She thanked the Public Works staff for the picnic at Orange Park following the Adopt a Storm Drain event. Vice Mayor Nicolas congratulated the 17 police officers promoted and welcomed the new officers at the Police Badge and Swearing-In ceremony on June 7, 2022. She requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Shirley Zocchi and Lilia Suan Aguilar.
Councilmember Flores was thankful for the city to be one of the four pilot cities in San Mateo County to provide Mental Health First Aid services to residents.
Councilmember Addiego commended the Police Badge and Swearing-In ceremony for being so well done. He enjoyed the backstories of each officer that was honored at the event. He shared that on June 3, 2022, around 2:00 a.m., South San Francisco Police Department, with help from neighboring cities, broke up a sideshow gathering of about 150 cars and hundreds of spectators. He applauded the efforts of the police department on keeping the community safe. Councilmember Addiego requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Alvera Bardon.
Councilmember Coleman regrettably missed the progress pride flag-raising ceremony on June 1, 2022, and the lighting of the tree on Sign Hill due to Covid. He was proud to be part of an inclusive community.
Mayor Nagales attended the gun buyback event with Vice Mayor Nicolas, collecting just under 400 guns. He shared that the police department was able to retrieve a ghost gun from an individual that was arrested at the sideshow mentioned by Councilmember Addiego. Mayor Nagales moderated a county panel on homelessness with around 150 people in attendance. He provided information on what South San Francisco was doing to provide affordable housing and how the city was helping the homeless population. He attended the Orange Park sports field groundbreaking event earlier today and looked forward to the new fields.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Deputy City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted as follows.
4. Motion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of May 25, 2022.
5. Report regarding Resolution No. 80-2022 approving a consulting services agreement with Daryl D. Jones, Inc. for Telecommunications Engineering and Police Information Technology Management Services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2022
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$630,250.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the consulting services agreement. (Ron Carlino, Deputy Police Chief)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 81-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $4,732 in federal Library services and Technology Act grant funding from the California State Library to purchase a Glowforge 3D Laser Cutter for the Main Library’s Makerspace and approving Budget Amendment 22.067. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 82-2022 authorizing the acceptance of $4,100 in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2021-22 from various funders to support the Parks and Recreation Department’s childcare programs, and amending the Parks and Recreation Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating Budget pursuant to budget amendment #22.066. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
8. Report regarding adoption of Resolution 83-2022 approving Parcel Map 22-0269 for the purposes of dedicating new public easements and splitting the existing parcel into two lots as part of the 180 El Camino Real Redevelopment project. (Jason Hallare, Senior Civil Engineer)
9. Report regarding Resolution No. 84-2022 approving purchase agreements for the furnishing of bulk process chemicals at the Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) not to exceed $2,446,896 for the fiscal year 2022-23 and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase agreements. (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 85-2022 approving a purchase agreement with JWC Environmental Inc. not to exceed $425,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years 2022-23 through 2026-27, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. (Brian Schumacker, Plant Superintendent)
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 86-2022 approving a services agreement with Peterson Power Systems of San Leandro, California for the maintenance and repair of the Emergency Standby Generators, 480V Utility/Generator Paralleling Switchgear, and the Cogeneration Engine Generator at the Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) and Sewage Pump Stations not to exceed $350,000 per year for fiscal years 2022-23 through 2026-27. (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent) Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas /Second – Mayor Nagales: To approve the Consent Calendar, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 87-2022 to adopt The 2022 Child Care Master Plan for South San Francisco: A Plan for 2020-2030. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
Director Mediati and Kathleen White presented the 2022 Child Care Master Plan. The purpose of the master plan was to improve and expand the reach, quality, and impact of early childhood education programs, childcare, and youth services for South San Francisco residents. The master plan would be used as a resource for guiding future operations, priorities, and the development and REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2022
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location of childcare programs through 2030.
Mayor Nagales inquired how the city could encourage more developers to provide a childcare space in new development. Ms. White suggested placing that as a condition of their development. Mayor Nagales stated the city needed to work in partnership with the School District to figure out a plan moving forward to tackle the issue.
Councilmember Coleman supported the 2022 Child Care Master Plan and wanted to make sure that parents could continue earning a salary and developing a professional career, but also ensuring that all of their children were taken care of with high-quality care and education.
Councilmember Addiego stated that the 2022 Child Care Master Plan was the roadmap and the guidance needed to stay on track for a municipal system.
Councilmember Flores advised that this was a priority for him and stated this was important for the vitality and the quality of life of any municipality. He suggested creating an executive summary in other languages for other communities.
The following individuals provided public comments:
Via Zoom:
David Fleishman
Christine Thorsteinson
Christine Padilla
Motion — Mayor Nagales /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 87-2022, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 88-2022 approving on-call consulting services agreements with CSG Consultants, Inc., DKS Associates, Gannet Fleming, Inc., Gray-Bowen-Scott, Michael Baker International, Inc., Swinerton Management & Consulting, TRC Engineers, Inc, and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. for on-call municipal engineering services for the City of South San Francisco’s Capital Improvement Program in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for each firm, for a total contract authority amount of $36,000,000 for a three year term, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City. (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
Principal Engineer Ruble presented the report to City Council and recommended that they approve a resolution for consulting services agreements based on their qualifications, experience, references, and understanding of the projects. He advised that the agreement award would support the delivery of the Capital Improvement Program.
Vice Mayor Nicolas inquired whether there was a possibility that two contract organizations would work together on the same project. Principal Engineer Ruble confirmed there would be a strong possibility of assigning multiple consultants to a single project.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second – Vice Mayor Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 88-2022, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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14. Report regarding adoption of Resolution No. 89-2022 awarding a construction contract to CF Contracting, Inc. for the Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard Streetscape Improvements Project (No. st1801, Bid No. 2657) in an amount not to exceed $3,188,285, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $3,825,942. (Jeffrey Chou, Associate Civil Engineer)
Associate Civil Engineer Chou presented the report to City Council and stated the project was a part of a larger effort undertaken by the city to improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and safety for neighborhoods within the project’s vicinity and the city’s downtown area. The project would construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements that would close the gap between the West Plaza of the new South San Francisco Caltrain station and the pedestrian and bicycle connections in the city’s downtown areas.
City Attorney Woodruff stated that the contractor had an outstanding item related to an investigation opened by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). He confirmed with the DIR and the contractor attorney that the payroll information had been submitted to DIR. City Attorney Woodruff advised there was no determination by DIR that there had been any violation of State prevailing wage or other payment laws.
Mayor Nagales inquired if the council rejected the bid, the next set of bidders could potentially be a lot higher due to construction delays. City Attorney Woodruff advised that it was uncommon for a readvertised project to come back with a lower bid without any change to the project itself.
Councilmember Flores inquired about the current and proposed width of the lanes for the intersection. Associate Civil Engineer Chou advised the existing lanes are 12 feet and that the new proposed lanes would be reduced to 11 feet. Councilmember Flores stated the National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guide recommended travel lanes width at 10 feet to discourage speeding. Principal Engineer Ruble advised that Airport Boulevard was one of the main truck routes to and from the project area, so when truck routes were involved, staff had to look at turning movements and ensure big rigs and various-sized vehicles had adequate room to maneuver.
Motion — Councilmember Addiego /Second – Vice Mayor Nicolas: To approve Resolution No. 89-2022, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
15. Report regarding Resolution No. 90-2022 confirming the change in solid waste collection rates to be collected by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company effective July 1, 2022. (Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager)
Manager Harris presented the report to the Council and recommended the change in solid waste collection rates to be collected by the South San Francisco Scavenger Company, effective July 1, 2022.
Doug Button, President of South San Francisco Scavenger Company, presented a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council regarding capital investments and ongoing efforts.
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Councilmember Addiego applauded the efforts of South San Francisco Scavenger Company for keeping up with an industry with constant changes.
Councilmember Flores inquired whether there was something staff could do to get a wider reach of the generous voucher program still in the pilot phase. City Manager Futrell advised that staff was working with Scavenger to allow residents to bring a large load of garbage or a couch to Scavenger’s, and they would accept it free of charge. Councilmember Flores suggested the city partner with Scavenger and find a solution for those residents that may not have a vehicle to take an oversized couch or other trash to the facility. He suggested working with apartment complexes with a live-in manager to coordinate with Scavenger to pick up large items that other residents cannot take to Scavenger and drop them off at the apartment complex. City Manager Futrell stated that through the Housing Department, staff would be able to coordinate that. Mr. Button advised they were open to working and trying to help with any problems that arose. He advised of the complexity of multi-family units not having the land space to accommodate a clean-up location for large, bulky items.
Vice Mayor Nicolas recommended the voucher program be available city-wide and not just in certain areas to address the illegal dumping around the city.
Motion — Vice Mayor Nicolas /Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 90-2022, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, and Flores, Vice Mayor Nicolas, and Mayor Nagales; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered Closed Session: 8:33 p.m.
16. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 109 Longford Drive
Agency negotiators: Tony Rozzi, Acting ECD Director; Ashley Crociani, Economic Development & Housing
Negotiating parties: Danielle Turner and William Turner, Raymond Cho, Brian Tran, and Brandon Tran
Under negotiation: Price and terms
Resumed from Closed Session: 8:59 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Nagales adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. in memory of Shirley Zocchi, Lilia Suan Aguilar, and Alvera Bardon.
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Submitted by: Approved by:
Gabriel Rodriguez Mark Nagales
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
Approved by the City Council: / /