CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Addiego called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Addiego, present
Vice Mayor Nagales, present
Councilmember Coleman, present
Councilmember Flores, present
Councilmember Nicolas, present
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
1. Report regarding Resolution No. 97-2026 approving Budget Amendment Number 27.007 appropriating $1,442,000 from the Parkland Acquisition Fund (Fund 805) for the acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive for future park purposes and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents and take actions necessary to complete the purchase. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director, and Greg Mediati, Parks & Recreation Director)
Economic and Community Development Director Selander presented the report and provided an overview of the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood park, which is identified as a community priority.
Director Selander stated the project would be a partnership with the South San Francisco Unified School District and explained the property acquisition process. At the Council's direction on July 13, 2026, the Economic and Community Development team proceeded with the purchase offer, which was due on July 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The offer was selected and now requires Council action. Funds for this purchase would be appropriated from the City’s Parkland Acquisition Fund. Parks and Recreation Director Mediati was present to respond to inquires.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda. • Amiel Maquilan, resident of Sunshine Gardens, inquired whether personnel would conduct door-to-door outreach to notify residents about the potential property acquisition.
City Manager Snideman provided a timeline of events for the property acquisition and explained that the property acquisition opportunity arose with little notice, leaving insufficient time for door-to-door outreach before the item was brought to the City Council. The acquisition would preserve a potential future park site in an area with identified park needs, noting that no decisions have been made regarding the property's long-term use. Any future park proposal would include a comprehensive community engagement process, in collaboration with the South San Francisco Unified School District, before any plans are developed or implemented.
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
6:30 p.m.
City Hall
City Manager’s Conference Room
400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 2026
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• Fionnola Villamejor, resident, indicated that the proposed property acquisition was below market value and questioned its intended purpose.
At the request of the City Council, Director Selander provided an overview of the pricing analysis that resulted in an offer amount of $1,405,000, which exceeded the property's $1,245,000 asking price and was justified by comparable sales and market trends in the area. The item was presented and approved by the Planning Commission on July 16, 2026.
City Manager Snideman noted that if the property is ultimately considered for park development, the process would include coordination with the District, multiple public meetings, and extensive, multilingual community engagement events. Community outreach would include direct engagement with neighboring residents and door-to-door notification before any future park plans are considered.
Staff will provide residents with a follow-up notification informing them of the city’s purchase of the property and future plans.
Motion – Councilmember Coleman /Second – Councilmember Nicolas: To approve Resolution No.
Resolution No. 97-2026 approving Budget Amendment Number 27.007 appropriating $1,442,000 from the Parkland Acquisition Fund (Fund 805) for the acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive for future park purposes and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents and take actions necessary to complete the purchase, by roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Coleman, Flores, and Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, and Mayor Addiego NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Addiego adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved:
Rosa Govea Acosta, MPA, MMC, CPMC Mark Addiego
City Clerk Mayor
Approved: / /2026