Wednesday, September 13, 2023
6:00 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA
Municipal Services Building, Council Chambers
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
City Council
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Mayor (District 3)
MARK NAGALES, Vice Mayor (District 2)
MARK ADDIEGO, Councilmember (District 1)
JAMES COLEMAN, Councilmember (District 4)
EDDIE FLORES, Councilmember (District 5)
ROSA GOVEA ACOSTA, City Clerk
FRANK RISSO, City Treasurer
SHARON RANALS, City Manager
SKY WOODRUFF, City Attorney
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 13, 2023
How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99 2) https://www.ssf.net/government/city-council/video-streaming-city-and-council-meetings/city-council
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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 4:00 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
1. By Zoom: When the Clerk calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand." Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
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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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected], 72-hours before the meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP) mission, goals, and impact of the organization. (Jenny Obiaya, Chief Executive Officer)
1. Proclamation designating September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
2. Proclamation designating September 2023 as Recovery Happens Month. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
3. Proclamation celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 - 10/15). (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
4. Presentation recognizing Finance Director Karen Chang and Finance Department, for receiving the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the City of South San Francisco. (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager)
5. 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 4:00 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.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
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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.
Motion to approve the Minutes for August 23, 2023, August 29, 2023 and August 30, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
6. Motion to cancel the Regular City Council meetings of November 22, 2023, and December 27, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
7. Report regarding a resolution accepting $104,000 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” (STEP) and amending Police Department 2023-24 Budget (Fahmida Murphy, Police Lieutenant)
8. Resolution accepting $104,000 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 2023-2024 by approving Budget Amendment
24.009.
8a.
Report regarding a resolution approving a one-time $10,000 contribution to the Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse non-profit (CORA) to offer SPEAK UP, a County-wide education and training pilot campaign in South San Francisco. (Sharon Ranals, City Manager)
9. Resolution approving a one-time $10,000 contribution to the Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse non-profit (CORA) to offer SPEAK UP, a County-wide education and training pilot campaign in South San Francisco
9a.
Report regarding a resolution setting the regular meeting time of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at 6:30 p.m.. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
10. Resolution setting the regular meeting time of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at 6:30 p.m..
10a.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Report regarding a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the minor construction agreement with Dekra-Lite, expanding the City’s holiday decorations program by $55,000 to an amount not to exceed $551,187.01. (Katie Donner, Management Analyst I)
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Resolution authorizing a second amendment to the minor construction agreement with Dekra-Lite, expanding the City’s holiday decorations program by $55,000 to a total amount not to exceed $551,187.01.
11a.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: City property at 367 Marina Boulevard (APN 015-011-350) City Negotiators: Nell Selander, Director of Economic and Community Development; Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager; and Lindsay D'Andrea, Assistant City Attorney Negotiating Party: Ensemble Investments, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and terms
12. ADJOURNMENT
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