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
Mayor Addiego 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
City Manager Snideman apprised the community of the following events:
• American Revolution Experience – Traveling Exhibit beginning Friday, April 24 – Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2nd Floor Community Room, at the Library | Parks & Recreation Building, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Library Parks and Recreation Building
Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Teleconference Location:
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• National Library Week Film Screening: The Librarians on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Library | Parks & Recreation Center, City Council Chambers, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco.
• Tenant-Landlord Workshop event presented by Project Sentinel on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Library | Parks & Recreation Building, 1st Floor – Council Chambers, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco. A second workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. More information to follow.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate honoring Leila Greenberg for earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)
Councilmember Coleman presented a certificate to Leila Greenberg in recognition of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Leila thanked the Council and provided an overview of the topic for which she received the Gold Award, firearm suicide and firearm suicide prevention in collaboration with El Camino High School. The council received Girl Scout cookies, for which they were appreciative.
Councilmember Flores expressed strong support for mental health initiatives, noting involvement in the San Mateo County Mayor’s Mental Health Initiative and the expansion of mental health and mental health first aid training for elected officials.
2. Proclamation celebrating April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Library Week. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director
Councilmember Flores presented a proclamation to Library Director Sommers recognizing National Library Week. Director Sommers and Library Board President Abalos thanked the Council for the recognition and invited the community to join the many events and programs to be held at the Library.
3. Proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. (Mark Addiego, Mayor) Vice Mayor Nagales read a proclamation into the record recognizing Fair Housing Month and invited Laura Diaz and Ronaldo Guerrero of Project Sentinel to receive it, who provided an overview of their services to the community.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Nicolas apprised the Council and the community of events attended. Noted her attendance at the Peninsula Council of Lions Clubs' 61st Annual Police, Sheriff, and Firefighters Awards Banquet and congratulated all honorees. Expressed her appreciation to Congressman Mullin for his continued support and for the recent federal funding. Requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Angelita Pasamba and Nancy Bowen.
Vice Mayor Nagales congratulated the honorees recognized at the 61st Annual Police, Sheriff, and Firefighters Awards Banquet and acknowledged receipt of $850,000 in federal funding towards the Westborough Early Childhood Education Center, thanking Congressman Mullin for supporting REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 2026
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the construction of a new childcare facility. He discussed the public access to restrooms at Westborough Park and requested that staff consider increased accessibility once the construction of the new childcare center begins.
Councilmember Flores congratulated honorees of the 61st Annual Police, Sheriff, and Firefighters Awards Banquet, reported on recent regional activities, including a tour of the new SamTrans and Caltrain headquarters, and discussed the fiscal impact of Vehicle License Fee reductions, advocating for a permanent funding solution, encouraging the community to visit smcfairfunding.org for more information. The Councilmember also raised concerns regarding air quality impacts in District 5, referenced AB 617 and the City’s absence from proposed designations, and requested that the City Manager return with recommendations to address these issues and explore eligibility for inclusion.
Councilmember Coleman apprised the Council and community of events attended, thanked Congressman Mullin for the support and funding towards the Westborough Early Childhood Education Center, and discussed the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) press conference and its fiscal implications for the County and City in the coming years, encouraging residents to visit smcfairfunding.org for additional information on potential impacts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Leslie Fong expressed appreciation to various staff and departments for their work and dedication to the community.
• Sam Chetcuti expressed concern about recent state labor, tax policies, and economic impacts.
• Marjory Ruiz Hidalgo, PG&E representative of South San Francisco, apprised the Council and the community of a convenient and accessible tool to submit requests to PG&E that is available on Apple Store, Android, or desktop – PG&E Report It App. Emergencies should be reported to 911.
• Cynthia Marcopulos discussed the City Council Handbook and Conflict of Interest. • Annie Lo discussed the City Council Handbook and minutes.
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-and-CouncilMeetings/City-Council
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. The items were not read and enacted in one motion, without discussion.
4. Motion accepted a resolution proclaiming the week of April 19 - 25, 2026, as California Cities Week in South San Francisco. (Marie Patea, Management Analyst)
5. Motion accepted a resolution celebrating 100th Anniversary of United Airlines. (Marie Patea, Management Analyst)
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6. Motion approved the Minutes from the meetings of March 18, 2026, March 25, 2026, and March 31, 2026. (Office of the City Clerk)
7. Motion accepted the construction improvements of Community Civic Campus: Phase II Library, Parks & Recreation and Community Theater/Council Chamber (No. pf1707) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (total construction cost $95,696,167). (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
8. Motion accepted the construction improvements of Corporation Yard Roofing Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (total construction cost $1,827,189). (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)
9. Report regarding the motion to accept the Measure W Citizens’ Oversight Committee report, independently verifying Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure W revenues and expenditures. (Christie Donnelly, Finance Director; and Laura Snideman, City Manager)
10. Report regarding Resolution No. 25-2026 approving amendments to the City Council Procedures and Protocols Handbook. (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, and Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
13. Report regarding Resolution No. 31-2026 authorizing the filing of a grant contract renewal for Community Development Block Grant funds allocated through the City of Daly City to support Project Read and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust the Fiscal Year 2026-27 revenue budget upon receipt of grant award. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
14. Report regarding Resolution No. 32-2026 awarding a construction contract to Liffey Electric of San Francisco, California for the Chestnut Avenue and Commercial Avenue Intersection Improvements project (tr2404) in an amount not to exceed $1,016,000, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $1,219,200 and related actions. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)
Motion – Councilmember Nicolas /Second – Vice Mayor Nagales: To approve Consent Calendar Items 4-10, 13, and 14, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 11 and 12 were pulled for further discussion, duly read by City Clerk Govea Acosta, after which the Council engaged in discussion and voted as follows.
Item No. 11: Councilmember Flores requested clarification on public outreach efforts, to which Deputy Director of Capital Projects Vitale provided an overview of outreach efforts.
11. Report regarding Resolution No. 26-2026 awarding a construction contract to Azul Works, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for the New Park at Linden Avenue and Pine Avenue REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 2026
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Project (Project No. pk2305), in an amount not to exceed $3,295,000; authorizing a total construction budget of $3,789,250; approving Resolution No. 27-2026 for the procurement of playground equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. of Delano, Minnesota, in an amount not to exceed $152,697.49; approving Resolution No. 29-2026 for the procurement of exercise equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. of Anaheim, California, in an amount not to exceed $22,407.08; approving Resolution No. 28-2026 amending the Consulting Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. of Berkeley, California, in an amount not to exceed $78,402 and extending the contract period to December 31, 2027; and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.060. (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects) Deputy Director of Capital Projects Vitale presented the report and apprised the Council of the project status. The Council engaged in discussions and received responses to their inquiries.
Motion – Councilmember Flores /Second – Councilmember Coleman:
To approve Resolution No. 26-2026 awarding a construction contract to Azul Works, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for the New Park at Linden Avenue and Pine Avenue Project (Project No. pk2305), in an amount not to exceed $3,295,000; authorizing a total construction budget of $3,789,250; approving Resolution No. 27-2026 for the procurement of playground equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. of Delano, Minnesota, in an amount not to exceed $152,697.49; approving Resolution No. 29-2026 for the procurement of exercise equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. of Anaheim, California, in an amount not to exceed $22,407.08; approving Resolution No. 28-2026 amending the Consulting Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. of Berkeley, California, in an amount not to exceed $78,402 and extending the contract period to December 31, 2027; and approving Budget Amendment Number
26.060, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Item No. 12: Councilmember Nicolas noted the project's importance and the competitive award process and provided an overview of the application process for future funding, all of which Senior Engineer Wilson noted and thanked for the feedback.
12. Report regarding Resolution No. 30-2026 authorizing the submittal of two grant application to the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and requesting allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and authorizing the use of local matching funds. (John Wilson, Senior Engineer) Senior Engineer Wilson presented the report and provided responses to Council inquiries.
Motion – Councilmember Nicolas /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 30-2026 authorizing the submittal of two grant application to the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and requesting allocation of Transportation REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 2026
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Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and authorizing the use of local matching funds, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
15. Report regarding the City Council’s 2026 Priorities Action Plan (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Lee presented the report and responded to inquiries from the City Council, who provided direction on the list of project priorities. City Manager Snideman identified the seven additional priorities, noting the various levels of impacts to various departments: Vehicle License Fee (VLF); Community Outreach Plan; Activate Street spaces, including outdoor dining, Model Reach Codes (AC/Electrical readiness); Community Facilities District (CFD); Air Quality; and reestablishing the Promoters Program. The Council discussed the priority of the projects and reached consensus to adopt the plan as presented, with air quality as the highest priority. Staff to return to the Council with additional information for the additional items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individual addressed the City Council to comment on Admin. Item No. 15:
• Fionnola addressed the quality of life and the protocols handbook.
Motion – Councilmember Flores /Second – Councilmember Coleman: To adopt the City Council’s 2026 Priorities Action Plan, with air quality as the highest priority, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
16. Report regarding an Ordinance amending and restating Chapter 8.70 Property Owner Obligations with Respect to Tenants Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard Units of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and a Resolution establishing relocation assistance amounts and related fees associated with tenant displacement pursuant to Chapter 8.70. (Elia Moreno, Housing Management Analyst I)
Housing Management Analyst Moreno presented the report and provided an overview of the proposed changes. The Council engaged in discussions and received responses from Housing Manager Noce, Economic, Community Development Director Selander, and City Attorney Woodruff. Council consensus for a minor modification to the resolution to increase the cap for temporary relocations to 75%, with an additional 25% available upon staff approval of an extension to the temporary displacement, to be prorated on a daily basis based on the duration of the approved extension.
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16a. Ordinance amending and restating in its entirety Chapter 8.70 Property Owner Obligations with Respect to Tenants Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard Units of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
Motion – Councilmember Coleman /Second – Councilmember Flores: To introduce an Ordinance amending and restating in its entirety Chapter 8.70 Property Owner Obligations with Respect to Tenants Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard Units of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, with direction given to incorporate the amendment, minor modification to the resolution to increase the cap for temporary relocations to 75%, with an additional 25% available upon staff approval of an extension to the temporary displacement, to be prorated on a daily basis based on the duration of the approved extension, included in the motion into both the ordinance and the resolution; upon return for adoption, the ordinance will reflect the revisions and a redlined version of the resolution will be provided for Council review, with no further action required on the resolution, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
16b. Resolution No. 33-2026 establishing temporary and permanent relocation assistance amounts and related fees pursuant to Chapter 8.70 “Residential Tenant Relocation” of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
Motion – Councilmember Coleman /Second – Councilmember Flores: To approve Resolution No. 33-2026 establishing temporary and permanent relocation assistance amounts and related fees pursuant to Chapter 8.70 “Residential Tenant Relocation” of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, minor modification to the resolution to increase the cap for temporary relocations to 75%, with an additional 25% available upon staff approval of an extension to the temporary displacement, to be prorated on a daily basis based on the duration of the approved extension, included in the motion into both the ordinance and the resolution; upon return for adoption, the ordinance will reflect the revisions and a redlined version of the resolution will be provided for Council review, with no further action required on the resolution, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
17. Report regarding Resolution No. 34-2026 awarding a Consulting Services Agreement to TDG Engineering, Inc. for Preparation of the Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) (John Wilson, Senior Engineer)
Senior Engineer Wilson presented the report and responded to inquiries from the Council. In response to an inquiry regarding the timeline for implementation, Public Works Director Kim explained that over the past decade, the Capital Improvement Program has prioritized safety over operations, focusing on reducing injuries and saving lives through traffic, signage, striping, and school-area improvements, and noted that the plan formalizes a process that has already been consistently applied.
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Motion – Vice Mayor Nagales /Second – Councilmember Coleman: To approve Resolution No. 34-2026 awarding a Consulting Services Agreement to TDG Engineering, Inc. for Preparation of the Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501), by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL – COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Coleman apprised the Council and the community that Peninsula Clean Energy, the GOVPV program finances solar panels and battery storage, including a project at the police station, and noted the agency’s rebranding to WestLight Energy.
CLOSED SESSION
Entered into Closed Session: 9:36 p.m.
18. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Properties: 1051 Mission Road (APNs 093-312-080 and 09-312-090) City Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: SSF PUC Housing Partners, LLC, and 1051 Mission Affordable, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms
Resumed from Closed Session: 10:28 p.m.
Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Addiego: Direction given - no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:38 p.m. ***
Adjourned in Memory of
Angelita Pasamba and Nancy Bowen
***
Submitted by: Approved by:
Rosa Govea Acosta Mark Addiego
City Clerk Mayor
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Approved by the City Council: / /2026
eComment received can be viewed in the past meetings archive on the City’s website at https://ci-ssf-ca.granicusideas.com/meetings
NOTE: Meeting Minutes serve as the City’s official record of actions taken by the City Council during a meeting.