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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/14/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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25-309 11. PresentationProclamation recognizing May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)presented  Action details Video Video
25-520 12. PresentationProclamation celebrating May as Older Americans’ Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)presented  Action details Video Video
25-521 13. PresentationProclamation recognizing May as National Bike Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)presented  Action details Video Video
25-522 14. PresentationProclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)presented  Action details Video Video
25-528 15. PresentationCertificate honoring Lisbeth Flores, Junior High Academic Decathlon Champion. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)presented  Action details Video Video
25-509 16. MinutesMotion to approve the Minutes of April 9, 2025, April 29, 2025, and April 30, 2025. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-494 17. Staff ReportMotion to approve the re-appointment of two (2) Conference Center Authority Members, one (1) South San Francisco representative to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District, and solicit applicants to fill two (2) seats for the Housing Authority. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-322 18. Staff ReportReport regarding a motion to accept the construction improvements of the Centennial Trail Improvements Project (pk2302) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (total construction cost $5,157,195.85). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-437 19. Staff ReportInformational report regarding update on the City of South San Francisco’s investment portfolio as of March 31, 2025 (Frank Risso, Treasurer, Karen Chang, Director of Finance, Carlos Oblites, Chandler Asset Management)approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-296 110. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution for the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment and authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchasing contract with One Workplace of Santa Clara, CA for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center (OMPAC) (pk 2310), in the amount not to exceed $347,099 (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects).   Action details Video Video
25-298 110a. ResolutionResolution approving a purchase agreement with One Workplace to purchase furniture and equipment for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Project (OMPAC) in an amount not to exceed $347,099.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-334 111. Staff ReportReport regarding a Resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.053 to proceed with the Stormwater Trash Capture Devices Phase 2 Project (sd2502) and development of a Stormwater Asset Management Plan. (Lawrence Henriquez, Senior Civil Engineer)   Action details Video Video
25-335 111a. ResolutionResolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.053 appropriating $250,000 of available fund balance from the Storm Water Fund (Fund 740) to complete the Stormwater Trash Capture Devices Phase 2 Project (sd2502) and to develop a Stormwater Asset Management PlanapprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-369 112. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to DC Electric Group, Inc. of Cotati, California, for Downtown and Old Town Lighting Improvements Project (No. PK2307, Bid No. 2702) in an amount not to exceed $623,860 and related actions. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer)   Action details Video Video
25-370 112a. ResolutionResolution awarding a construction contract to DC Electric Group, Inc. of Cotati, California for Downtown and Old Town Lighting Improvements Project (No. PK2307, Bid No. 2702) in an amount not to exceed $623,860 authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $751,750 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and acceptance of $1,263,372 in grant funding from Peninsula Clean Energy Authority and approving associated Budget Amendment Number 25.051.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-371 113. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution awarding a construction contract to Tri-Valley Contracting, Inc. of Orinda, California for Junipero Serra Boulevard Buffered Bike Lane Enhancement Project (Project No. TR2502, Bid No. 2703) in an amount not to exceed $370,295.50 and related actions. (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Civil Engineer)   Action details Video Video
25-372 113a. ResolutionResolution awarding a construction contract to Tri-Valley Contracting, Inc. of Orinda, California for Junipero Serra Boulevard Buffered Bike Lane Enhancement Project (Project No. TR2502, Bid No. 2703) in an amount not to exceed $370,295.50, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $445,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.052 to add $120,000 to the project budget.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-424 114. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,861 in donations, sponsorships, and proceeds net of the associated expenses from the 31st Annual Trivia Challenge to support the Library’s Project Read program and amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by $19,861 to enhance Project Read programs and services and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.049. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)   Action details Video Video
25-436 114a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,861 in donations, sponsorships, and proceeds net of the associated expenses from the 31st Annual Trivia Challenge to support the Library’s Project Read program and amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by $19,861 to enhance Project Read programs and services and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.049.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-449 115. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution accepting $4,924.40 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library collections, programs, and services, and amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.050. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)   Action details Video Video
25-450 115a. ResolutionResolution accepting $4,924.40 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support Library collections, programs and services, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.050.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-458 116. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the professional services agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. to increase the contract authority by $50,120 for additional expenses and community outreach associated with the anti-displacement roadmap for an amount not to exceed $437,720 (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director)   Action details Video Video
25-459 116a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the professional services agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. to increase the contract authority by $50,120 for additional expenses and community outreach associated with the anti-displacement roadmap for an amount not to exceed $437,720.withdrawn  Action details Video Video
24-1170 117. Staff ReportReport regarding awarding a construction contract to JJR Construction, Inc. of San Mateo, California, for the CDBG Ramps and Paths Project (No. ST2506, Bid No. 2701) in an amount not to exceed $723,267.25, authorizing a total construction contract authority budget of $833,267.25. (John Wilson, Associate Civil Engineer)   Action details Video Video
24-1171 117a. ResolutionResolution awarding a construction contract to JJR Construction, Inc. of San Mateo, California for the CDBG Ramps and Paths Project (No. ST2506, Bid No. 2701) in an amount not to exceed $723,267.25, authorizing a total construction contract budget of $833,267.25, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-503 118. Staff ReportReport regarding a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6.46 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit) to adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, and repealing in its entirety Title 6, Chapter 6.47 (Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products, Pharmacy Sales of Tobacco Products, and Sales of Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibited) (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager; Sgt. Sean Curmi, South San Francisco Police Department; Lt. Amy Sariotti, South San Francisco Police Department; Alexandra Wolf, Assistant City Attorney)   Action details Video Video
25-324 118a. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Title 6, Chapter 6.46 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (Tobacco Retailer Permit) to adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, and repealing in its entirety Title 6, Chapter 6.47 (Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products, Pharmacy Sales of Tobacco Products, and Sales of Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibited). (second reading)adoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-299 119. Staff ReportReport providing an update on the Linden Avenue Park project (project no. pk2305). (Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects)presented  Action details Video Video
25-257 120. Staff ReportReport Regarding an Ordinance to Adopt the Updated California Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps for the City of South San Francisco (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal)   Action details Video Video
25-499 120a. OrdinanceAn ordinance adding Chapter 15.25 to the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code designating Fire Hazard Severity Zonesintroduced on first readingPass Action details Video Video
25-191 121. Staff ReportReport regarding a proposed Affordable Housing Financing Plan (AHFP) that would guide the City of South San Francisco’s biennial funding priorities in relation to existing housing goals, policies, programs, and funding availability. (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II)presented  Action details Video Video
25-332 122. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Eden Housing for the former City-owned parcel at 201 Baden Avenue and another resolution approving Budget Amendment Number 25.055 to remove a budget designation for the project and approving the rescission of a Letter of Intent to fund a canceled affordable housing project at 201 Baden Avenue (Pierce Abrahamson, Management Analyst II)   Action details Video Video
25-331 122a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Eden Housing for the former City-owned parcel at 201 Baden Avenue.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-476 122b. ResolutionResolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco approving the rescission of a Letter of Intent and Budget Amendment Number 25.055 to remove an associated budget designation to fund a now canceled affordable rental housing project at 201 Baden Avenue with Local Housing Trust Fund funds.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-431 123. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving the First Amendments to the Loan Agreement and Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and BRIDGE Housing Corporation for the development of 158 affordable housing units at 1051 Mission Road and associated actions, including approving Budget Amendment Number 25.054, and a resolution affirming the City’s support for BRIDGE’s Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant application and authorizing the City Manager to execute an AHSC Implementation and Cooperation Agreement and an AHSC Scope of Work for an Anti-Displacement Strategy. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director)   Action details Video Video
25-430 123a. ResolutionResolution affirming the City’s support for BRIDGE Housing Corporation’s application to the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant program and authorizing the City Manager to execute an AHSC Implementation and Cooperation and an AHSC Anti-Displacement Strategy Commitment Letter.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-483 123b. ResolutionResolution approving the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and BRIDGE Housing Corporation for the development of 158 affordable housing units at 1051 Mission Road, First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement, Letter of Intent to allocate Local Housing Trust Fund grant funds, and Budget Amendment Number 25.054.approvedPass Action details Video Video
25-514 124. Staff ReportConference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case   Action details Video Video
25-519 125. Staff ReportClosed Session: Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager   Action details Video Video
25-515 126. Staff ReportConference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: City property at Oyster Point (APN 015-010-970) City Negotiators: Nell Selander, Director of Economic and Community Development; Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager Negotiating Party: Ensemble Investments Under Negotiations: Price and terms   Action details Video Video