CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nicolas called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Addiego, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, absent
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Nicolas, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Parks and Recreation Business Manager, Erin O’Brien led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
• Devin Stenhouse, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on AHMC Seton Medical Center improvements. (Tim Schulze, Associate Chief Operating Officer)
Associate Chief Operating Officer of Seton Medical Center, Tim Schulze, provided a presentation to Council. He highlighted the shortage of nurses and encouraged the public to apply and noted recruitment continues in local nursery schools.
2. Presentation regarding update on the City of South San Francisco’s investment portfolio (Frank Risso, Treasurer, Karen Chang, Director of Finance, Carlos Oblites, Chandler Asset Management)
City Treasure Risso introduced Carlos Oblites with Chandler Asset Management. Carlos provided a presentation to Council on the City’s investments portfolio performance. Council thanked both City Treasurer Risso and Carlos for their presentation.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Via Zoom
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Meeting recessed at 6:32 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 6:34 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In Person:
• Mark Leach
• Philip Roidmaier
• Robin Roidmaier
• Sue Digre
• Maricruz Aguilar
• Ulisess Arias
Vice Mayor Nagales acknowledged the members of Full of Fun who provided public comments and requested City Manager Ranals to explore programming growth and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Vice Mayor Nagales invited the public to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Westborough Park and noted City resources would be available. He stated there would be future discussion of Coffee with Council for residents of District 2. He also noted that San Mateo County is hosting local listening sessions throughout the County to discuss how to prioritize tax dollars. There is a session scheduled in South San Francisco on Wednesday, August 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Fernekes Building at Orange Park.
Councilmember Coleman noted the protected bike lanes and high visibility cross walk added on El Camino Real as part of the pilot program until October 2023. He stated a ribbon cutting will soon be held and asked the community to stay tuned. He also stated the Housing Leadership Council will be hosting a Renter’s Know Your Rights townhall at the Economic Advancement Center at 366 Grand Ave from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on July 27th. He then invited the public to attend National Night Out on August 1st at Buri Buri Park at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Addiego shared he will be hosting National Night Out in District 1 at Sunshine Gardens Elementary School. He thanked the community members that have supported the event.
Councilmember Flores informed the community that he attended the National Association of Latino Elected Official (NALEO) and represented the City and local Latino leaders. He noted the improvements on School Street and Olive Avenue and stated streets will reopen July 27th. He also shared that District 5 will have three National Night Outs, including one hosted by Good News Chapel, South San Francisco Housing Authority, and Paradise Valley. He requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of District 1 resident, Raul Jimenez.
Mayor Nicolas shared she met guest from Kishiwada who came to visit South San Francisco. She thanked Parks and Recreation staff for their work and service to the community with the events hosted for Parks and Recreation month. She also attended the Full of Fun event and thanked KaseyJo Cullinan for hosting. She acknowledged and thanked Lead Fellow MaryJo Nunez for her service to the community and wished her well in her next chapter. She requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Laura Viana.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk duly read the Consent Calendar, after which Council voted and engaged in discussion of specific item as follows. Item No. 5 was pulled by Council and Item No. 7 was pulled by Vice Mayor Nagales.
3. Motion to approve the Minutes for July 12, 2023 and July 19, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
4. Report regarding Resolution No. 125-2023 amending the City of South San Francisco Master Fee Schedule to correct an omission and administrative errors for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Karen Chang, Director of Finance)
6. Report regarding Resolution No. 126-2023 authorizing the acceptance of $120,386 from the California State Library to support Gene Mullin Community Learning Center’s English as a Second Language Program and approving Budget Amendment 24.006. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
7. Report regarding Resolution No. 127-2023 declaring a prima facie speed limit of 15 miles per hour when children are present, as allowed by State Law, for the remaining qualified K-12 schools within the City limit. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer) Item No. 7: Senior Civil Engineer Chou presented the proposed changes to Council. Council engaged in discussion and provided suggestions to staff.
Motion – Vice Mayor Nagales /Second – Councilmember Addiego: To approve Consent Calendar 3- 4 and 6-7 by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
5. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of two public art sculpture donations for installation at the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field and the Library | Parks and Recreation Center site. (Greg Mediati, Parks and Recreation Director) Item No. 5: Business Manager O’Brien presented the item to Council and provided clarification regarding the donations. Council engaged in discussion and provided suggestions and direction staff.
Item heard- no action.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
8. Report regarding the release of the Draft Lindenville Specific Plan. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
Principal Planner Gross introduced Eric Yurkovich, Principal of Raimi & Associates. Eric provided a presentation to Council to discuss the draft plan. Council engaged in discussion and questions.
The following individual(s) addressed the City Council:
In Person:
• Ken Weber
• Ken Cui
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Via Zoom:
• Carlos Moreno
• Anthony Montes
Item heard- no action
9. Motion accepting the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) Wet Weather and Digester Improvements Project (Project No. ss1301) as complete per plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $53,730,227.00). (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent)
Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent Schumacker presented the report to Council.
Motion – Councilmember Coleman /Second– Councilmember Flores: Motion to accept the South San Francisco/San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) Wet Weather and Digester Improvements Project (Project No. ss1301) as complete per plans and specifications, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 128-2023 approving a Joint Use Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District for shared use of facilities. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation) Parks and Recreation Director Mediati presented the report to Council. Councilmember Coleman suggested exploring the use of campus restrooms for City sponsored events. Council agreed to approve the Resolution with the intent to discuss the possibility of facility usage for events.
Motion – Vice Mayor Nagales /Second– Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 128-2023 approving a Joint Use Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District for shared use of facilities, by roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Addiego, Coleman, Flores, and Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Nicolas; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor Nagales shared a change to his employment and noted his inability to actively attend the HEART Board of San Mateo County. He will submit a letter of resignation to the Council of Cities who appointed him to the Board. He also stated that he will no longer serve on County committees Housing Our People Effectively and Home for All, or the City School Liaison Subcommittee. He stated he will continue to serve on the TA and ABAG.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business Mayor Nicolas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:09 p.m. ***
Adjourned in Memory of
Raul Jimenez and Laura Viana
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Submitted by: Approved by:
Jazmine Miranda Buenaflor Nicolas
Assistant City Clerk Mayor
Approved by the City Council: / /