Wednesday, February 4, 2026
6:30 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Special City Council
MARK ADDIEGO, Mayor (District 1)
MARK NAGALES, Vice Mayor (District 2)
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, Councilmember (District 3)
JAMES COLEMAN, Councilmember (District 4)
EDDIE FLORES, Councilmember (District 5)
ROSA GOVEA ACOSTA, City Clerk
FRANK RISSO, City Treasurer
LAURA SNIDEMAN, City Manager
SKY WOODRUFF, City Attorney
Special Meeting Agenda
Teleconference Location: Hilton Garden Inn
39 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10013
Special City Council Special Meeting Agenda February 4, 2026 How to observe the Meeting (no public comment, including via Zoom):
1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99 2) https://www.ssf.net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council-Meetings/City-Council 3) https://www.youtube.com/@CityofSouthSanFrancisco/streams 4) Zoom meeting (streaming only): https://ssf-net.zoom.us/j/88928221854 Webinar ID: 889 2822 1854 Join by Telephone: +1 669 900 6833 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 4:30 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
During a meeting, comments can only be made in person: Complete a Digital Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Be sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address (optional) for the Minutes.
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 Office of the City Clerk 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
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES (SB 1181)
If you have donated $500 or more to the campaign of a South San Francisco elected official in the past twelve (12) months, please read the following paragraphs carefully:
• The Levine Act (Gov. Code § 84308) requires any Party, Agent, or Participant, as defined in §84308(a), of a proceeding involving any grants, denials, renewals, restrictions, or modifications to any licenses and permits, entitlements for use, contracts, or franchises (“Proceeding”), to disclose on the record any contributions they have made to any elected, appointed, or candidate for City Officer totaling more than $500 within the preceding 12 months.
• The Levine Act also requires any elected, appointed, alternate, or candidate for City Officer who has received a contribution totaling $500 within the past 12 months from a Party, Agent, or Participant of a Proceeding to (1) disclose that fact on the record involving the Proceeding and (2) to recuse themselves from, and in no way attempt to use their official position to influence any decision involving, the Proceeding. • Elected, appointed, alternates, or candidates for City Officer are prohibited from accepting, soliciting, and directing, and Parties, Participants, and Agents are prohibited from making, campaign contributions of more than $500 while the Proceeding is pending and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered for the Proceeding.
Violations of the Levine Act may result in a civil action brought by the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) for an amount up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of the Political Reform Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to the greater of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person unlawfully contributed upon conviction for each violation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation celebrating Black History Month in February 2026. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
1. 2. Presentation on 2025 Annual Crime Statistics. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
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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 4:30 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.
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 cancel the February 11, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
3. Report regarding a resolution accepting $157,722 from the California Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program to be used for personnel overtime, equipment, and training expenses and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2028 by approving Budget Amendment Number 26.051 (Amy Sariotti, Police Lieutenant)
4. Resolution accepting $157,722 from the California Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program to be used for personnel overtime, equipment, and training expenses and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2028 by approving Budget Amendment Number 26.051.
4a.
Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $157,573.79 from an anonymous donor through the 100 Club of San Mateo County to support and enhance the police department’s drone program and approving Budget Amendment Number
26.055 to increase the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget to increase General Fund budgeted revenues and expenditures by the amount of the donation. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
5. Resolution accepting $157,573.79 from an anonymous donor through the 100 Club of San Mateo County to support and enhance the Police Department’s drone program and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 by approving Budget Amendment Number 26.055 to increase General Fund budgeted revenues and expenditures by the amount of the donation. 5a.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Gov. Code § 54957.5 (SB 343):
Report regarding a resolution reaffirming the City of South San Francisco’s commitment to diversity and inclusion; expressing grave concern over recent federal immigration enforcement actions and their impact on civil liberties; calling for accountability, transparency, and respect for due process; and clarifying existing laws and policies and the City’s response to immigration enforcement actions that do not comply with those laws and policies. (Laura Snideman, City Manager, Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, and Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Deputy City Manager)
6. Gov. Code § 54957.5 (SB 343):
Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco’s Commitment to diversity and inclusion; expressing grave concern over recent Federal immigration enforcement actions and their impact on civil liberties; calling for accountability, transparency, and respect for due process; and clarifying existing laws and policies and the City’s response to immigration enforcement actions that do not comply with those laws and policies.
6a.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 220 Linden Avenue (APN 012-316-010) and 226-246 Grand Avenue (APNs 012-315-130, 012-315-140, and 012-315-150)
City Negotiators: Mike Noce, Housing Manager, Nell Selander, Economic and Community Development Director, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney Negotiating Party: Synergy Community Development Corporation and 220 Linden Ave, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
7. ADJOURNMENT
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