Wednesday, October 25, 2023
6:30 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 October 25, 2023
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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.
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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.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation celebrating Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners. (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshall)
1. Presentation recognizing CORA and the Speak-up program during domestic violence prevention month. (Karen Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
2. Thrive Alliance, 2023 Regional Nonprofit Landscape Report for San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. (Georgia Demetra Farooq, Executive Director, Thrive Alliance)
3. Proclamation celebrating Extra Mile Day in South San Francisco, November 1, 2023. (Flor Nicolas, Mayor)
4. Presentation from the Commission on Equity and Public Safety advocating for the City’s Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (Krystle Cansino, Chair and Salvador Delgadillo, Commissioner)
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 October 11, 2023. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
6. Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations from various local partners valued at $7,286 used as table and appreciation gifts, door prize opportunities, and in-kind services for the August 26, 2023 South San Francisco Women’s Leadership Conference. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
7. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations from various local partners valued at $7,286 used as table and appreciation gifts, door prize opportunities, and in-kind services for the August 26, 2023 South San Francisco Women’s Leadership Conference.
7a.
Report regarding a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Du-All Safety for a total amount Not to Exceed $360,000 from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 for safety consulting services. (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)
8. Resolution approving a professional services agreement with Du-All Safety for an amount not to exceed $360,000 from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 for safety consulting services.
8a.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Report regarding a resolution approving an agreement with Orege North America and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco not to exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000). (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent)
9. Resolution approving an agreement with Orege North America and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco. 9a.
Report regarding a resolution adopting the draft Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan. (Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)
10. Resolution adopting the Sign Hill Open Space Master Plan for the City of South San Francisco.
10a.
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Consideration and approval of a First Addendum to the 2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element to incorporate comments from the Department of Housing and Community Development (Tony Rozzi, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director)
11. Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco Approving a First Addendum to the 2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element.
11a.
Report regarding a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP regarding PCB litigation (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney)
12. Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP regarding PCB litigation 12a.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Vacant Property on Sylvester Rd. north of Associated Rd., APN 015031090 Agency negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director and Adena Friedman, Chief Planner
Negotiating parties: Unknown at this time. Property is subject to tax sale by San Mateo County.
Under negotiation: Price and terms
13. Closed Session:
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 201 Baden Avenue (APN 012-335-100 and APN 012-335-110) Agency Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director and Danielle Thoe, Housing Manager
Negotiating Parties: Eden Housing, Inc
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
14. ADJOURNMENT
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