CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Addiego called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Councilmember Nicolas, present via Zoom
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Mayor Addiego, present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Nicolas led the pledge.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 1181)
Following an inquiry, no conflicts of interest were reported by City Council members.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Library Director Sommers invited the community to join the “Hamilton: An American Musical” event on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the South San Francisco Main Library, 1st Floor, City Council Chambers.
Assistant City Manager Lee apprised the community and Council of the following:
• Holiday Office Closure in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 19, 2026
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Godfrey Hotel
505 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
Library Parks and Recreation Building
Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
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• Youth in Government Applications are now being accepted for high school juniors and seniors who live in South San Francisco. More information is available on the website at www.ssf.ca.gov/youthingovernment
• City Council Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1 Tower Place, South San Francisco.
• Economic Development Manager Lucero apprised the Council and community of the South San Francisco Lunar New Year Night Market on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maple Avenue between Miller and Grand Avenue. More information is available on the website at www.ssfca.gov/LNYMarket2026.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from San Mateo County Health on “Social Determinants of Health (SDOH):
Sharing Understanding across Public Health & Cities.” (San Mateo County Social Determinants of Health Workgroup)
Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica of East Palo Alto and Dr. Curtis Chan of the San Mateo County Health Department presented overviews of the Social Determinants of Health and the program’s goals.
Councilmembers Nicolas and Coleman asked questions, which Dr. Chan addressed while also requesting feedback from elected officials. Vice Mayor Nagales recommended that staff prepare a list of program accomplishments for Council review and feedback.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Mayor Addiego honored individuals who had passed and requested an adjournment in memory of former Human Resources employee Sylvia Socorro Portillo and former Public Works maintenance employee and United States Army veteran, Edward John Pirazzi.
Councilmember Nicolas requested an adjournment in memory of Rica Liwanag, Diosdado Banatao, Simeon Mamaril, Edward John Pirazzi, and Cynthia Liwag Rueda.
Councilmember Coleman offered congratulations to San Mateo County Supervisor Noelia Corzo for being selected as Board President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and Councilmember Flores for recent regional appointments, shared updates on community events, and informed residents of anticipated impacts from federal funding–related budget reductions. He also congratulated Cocina Milonga, a District 4 Argentinean empanada restaurant in South San Francisco, for being recognized amongst the top 100 Peninsula restaurants.
Councilmember Flores updated the Council and community on events attended during the holiday season and congratulated Supervisor Noelia Corzo on her role as Board President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
Vice Mayor Nagales welcomed City Manager Snideman, congratulated Deputy Director of Public Works Dave Bockhaus on his retirement, thanked him for his service to the South San Francisco community, and requested the Mayor issue a letter of appreciation on behalf of the City Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following individuals submitted eComments to the City Council:
• Avin Sharma
• Maude Iggstrom
The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Cynthia Marcopulos
• Toni Allen
• Maude Iggstrom
• Annie Lo
• Fionnola Villamejor
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Govea Acosta duly read the Consent Calendar, after which the Council voted as follows:
2. Motion to approve the Minutes of the meetings of December 9, 2025, December 10, 2025, and December 16, 2025. (Office of the City Clerk)
Motion – Vice Mayor Nagales/Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
3. Report regarding Resolution No. 01-2026 approving Budget Amendment Number 26.057 appropriating $7,867,409 from the Commercial Linkage Fee Fund in support of the first phase of the proposed Rotary Gardens affordable housing development project, located at 500 Linden Avenue, authorizing staff to negotiate loan terms and return to City Council for approval of a loan agreement and any related documents, and authorizing the reduction of select City development impact fees. (Mike Noce, Housing Manager) Housing Manager Noce presented the report to the Council, after which members of the Rotary Club of South San Francisco introduced themselves and expressed their support and appreciation for the project. Peggy Lichthart of Beacon Development Group also addressed the Council, thanking them for their support and highlighting the project’s anticipated benefits to the community.
Motion – Councilmember Flores/Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: Resolution No. 01-2026 approving Budget Amendment Number 26.057 appropriating $7,867,409 from the Commercial Linkage Fee Fund in support of the first phase of the proposed Rotary Gardens affordable housing development project, located at 500 Linden Avenue, authorizing staff to negotiate loan terms and return to City Council for approval of a loan agreement and any related documents, and authorizing the reduction of select City development impact fees, by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales and Mayor Addiego; NAYS: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
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ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. 2026 City Council Committee Assignments Discussion and Approval. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
Mayor Addiego presented the proposed committee assignments and requested Council feedback.
Vice Mayor Nagales suggested rotating assignments and establishing Council liaisons, while Councilmembers Flores and Coleman expressed support for maintaining the current assignments, citing recent appointments, with Vice Mayor Nagales also indicating acceptance of the proposed assignments.
Councilmember Flores informed the Council and community of his appointment as the City’s representative to the San Mateo County 2026 Charter Review Committee, which convenes every eight years to review key legislative matters, and his additional appointment as an at-large member of the Cal Cities Board Officers and Board of Directors with the League of California Cities.
City Manager Snideman sought clarification on City Council Handbook topics, including Citizen Advisory Committees and Council liaison assignments, noting the retreat agenda was full but could accommodate further discussion if needed. City Clerk Acosta Govea advised that she would be out of town during the retreat and unavailable for additional discussions on minutes and Public Records Act requests, and suggested a special Council meeting. Mayor Addiego acknowledged the input and confirmed that discussions would begin at the Council retreat.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:15 p.m. ***
Adjourned in Memory of
Sylvia Socorro Portillo, Edward John Pirazzi, Rica Liwanag, Diosdado Banatao, Simeon Mamaril and Cynthia Liwag Rueda.
***
Submitted by: Approved by:
Rosa Govea Acosta Mark Addiego
City Clerk Mayor
Approved by the City Council: / /2026
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NOTE: The Meeting Minutes record actions taken by the City Council during the meeting. These action minutes are the City’s record of actions taken at the meeting.
Complete Council members' discussions of meeting items can be viewed in archived video/audio recordings on the City’s website at https://www.ssfca.gov/Government/Video-Streaming-City-andCouncil-Meetings/City-Council Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, all written public comments submitted to the City Council become public record and will be made available to the public. Public comments submitted via the eComment portal can be viewed in the City Clerk’s repository at https://ci-ssfca.granicusideas.com/meetings?scope=past