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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
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25-922 11. PresentationProclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)   Not available Not available
25-923 12. PresentationProclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)   Not available Not available
25-924 14. PresentationPresentation on Sister Cities exchange with Kishiwada, Japan. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager, Katie Donner, Management Analyst, and Marie Patea, Management Analyst)   Not available Not available
25-925 13. PresentationProclamation honoring Finance Director Karen Chang on her retirement. (Eddie Flores, Mayor)   Not available Not available
25-551 120. Staff ReportReport regarding a project update and two resolutions approving amendments to the Consulting Services Agreements with Kitchell CEM for program and construction management services and Dorman Associates for architectural design services for the Westborough Preschool Project. (Jacob Gilchrist, Director of Capital Projects)   Not available Not available
25-920 15. MinutesMotion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of August 13, 2025. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)   Not available Not available
25-552 120a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Consulting Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Kitchell CEM, of San Francisco, California for Project Management Services for the Westborough Preschool Project in an amount of $753,687, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,149,185.   Not available Not available
25-553 120b. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a Consulting Services Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Dorman Associates, of Mill Valley, California for Architectural Design Services for the Westborough Preschool Project in an amount of $507,340, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,095,186.   Not available Not available
25-601 19. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Arup US, Inc. of San Francisco, California for $1,184,946 for the South San Francisco Shoreline Protection and Connectivity Feasibility Study. (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-602 19a. ResolutionResolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Arup US, Inc. of San Francisco, California for $1,184,946 for the South San Francisco Shoreline Protection and Connectivity Feasibility Study.   Not available Not available
25-803 16. Staff ReportMotion to accept the construction improvements of the 2024 Concrete and Base Repair Project as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $643,701.73). (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-847 18. Staff ReportMotion to accept the construction improvements of the Citywide School Traffic Safety Improvement Project (No. st2402, Bid No. 2694) as complete in accordance with plans and specifications (Total Construction Cost $677,720). (Jeffrey Chou, Senior Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-856 111. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing Budget Amendment Number 26.014 to transfer $521,016.90 from the Right of Way Infrastructure Assessment and Upgrades Project to the Traffic Signal Safety Improvement Project, to increase the construction contract and contingency for Bay Area Lightworks, and to close CIP Project tr2302. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-857 111a. ResolutionResolution authorizing Budget Amendment Number 26.014 to transfer $521,016.90 from the Right of Way Infrastructure Assessment and Upgrades Project to the Traffic Signal Safety Improvement Project, to increase the construction contract and contingency for Bay Area Lightworks, and to close CIP Project tr2302.   Not available Not available
25-858 17. MotionMotion to accept completion and close Capital Improvement Project No. tr1902 - East of 101 Traffic Signal IDEA Grant Project. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-860 112. Staff ReportReport regarding adopting a resolution allocating $190,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025-2026 Public Improvement Funding for the CDBG Ramps and Paths Project and approving the associated Budget Amendment Number 26.012. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-861 112a. ResolutionResolution allocating $190,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025-2026 Public Improvement Funding for the CDBG Ramps and Paths Project and approving associated budget amendment 26.012   Not available Not available
25-898 116. Staff ReportReport regarding adoption of an Ordinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map (RZ25-0002) to rezone two vacant parcels (APNs 014-061-070 and 014-072-050) from T4 Lindenville (T4L) to a Planned Development District to allow the construction of 70 single-family townhouse units located at 500 Railroad Avenue. (Victoria Kim, Senior Planner)   Not available Not available
25-899 116a. Staff ReportOrdinance amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map (RZ25-0002) to rezone two vacant parcels (APNs 014-061-070 and 014-072-050) from T4 Lindenville (T4L) to a Planned Development District to allow the construction of 70 single-family townhouse units located at 500 Railroad Avenue.   Not available Not available
25-687 117. Staff ReportReport regarding a proposed amendment to Title 20 (Zoning) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code regarding provisions regulating tobacco use to make minor revisions, corrections, and clarifications to ensure consistency throughout the Municipal Code, to remove “Hookah Bar/Smoking Lounge” from the Commercial Use Classifications under Section 20.620.040, and determining that the proposed Zoning amendments are exempt from CEQA. (Adena Friedman, Chief Planner and Kimia Mahallati, Assistant City Attorney)   Not available Not available
25-689 117a. OrdinanceOrdinance Amending Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to make minor revisions, corrections, and clarifications to ensure consistency throughout the Municipal Code, and to remove “Hookah Bar/Smoking Lounge” from the Commercial Use Classifications under Section 20.620.040.   Not available Not available
25-771 118. Staff ReportReport regarding a proposed Development Agreement to extend approved entitlements to construct a new Office/R&D Campus and multi-family residential building at 180 El Camino Real in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District for a period of ten (10) years in exchange for payment of Community Benefits Monetary Contribution obligations in accordance with Title 19 and 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and making findings regarding the consistency of the proposed action with the adopted Addendum to the 2009 Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner)   Not available Not available
25-772 118a. OrdinanceOrdinance adopting a Development Agreement to extend approved entitlements to construct a new Office/R&D Campus and multi-family residential building at 180 El Camino Real in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District for a period of ten (10) years in exchange for payment of Community Benefit Monetary Contribution obligations in accordance with Title 19 and 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.   Not available Not available
25-820 119. Staff ReportReport regarding a proposed Development Agreement to extend approved entitlements to construct a new Office/R&D Campus at 800 Dubuque Avenue in the East of 101 Transit Core (ETC) Zoning District for a period of ten (10) years in exchange for pre-payment of Community Benefit Program Fee obligations in accordance with Title 19 and 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and a recommendation determining consistency of the proposed action with the adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Deputy Economic and Community Development Director)   Not available Not available
25-821 119a. OrdinanceOrdinance adopting a Development Agreement to extend approved entitlements to construct a new Office/R&D Campus at 800 Dubuque Avenue in the East of 101 Transit Core Zoning District for a period of ten (10) years in exchange for pre-payment of Community Benefit Program Fee obligations in accordance with Title 19 and 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code.   Not available Not available
25-853 121. Staff ReportConference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 400 Miller Avenue (APN 012-303-110) City Negotiators: Nell Selander, Economic and Community Development Director, and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney Negotiating Party: Nisar M Shaikh Trust Under Negotiations: Price and terms   Not available Not available
25-765 113. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement for use of the Economic Advancement Center located at 366 Grand Avenue in South San Francisco. (Ernesto Lucero, Economic Development Manager)   Not available Not available
25-830 110. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority Highway Program Grant for up to $17,000,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.017 (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
25-831 110a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the filing of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority Highway Program Grant for up to $17,000,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.017   Not available Not available
25-848 114. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving the South San Francisco Fire Department’s annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code section 13146.4. (Nelson Aranda, Deputy Fire Marshal)   Not available Not available
25-849 114a. ResolutionResolution approving the South San Francisco Fire Department’s annual inspections performance pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.   Not available Not available
25-911 115. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing a one-year extension of purchase agreements with distributors Baker & Taylor, LLC and Brodart Co. to supply library books and audiovisual materials and services. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)   Not available Not available
25-918 113a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the lease agreement for use of the Economic Advancement Center located at 366 Grand Avenue in South San Francisco to extend the Lease until August 31, 2027, abate one month of rent, and include an additional $10,000 in tenant improvement allowances .   Not available Not available
25-926 122. Staff ReportConference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case   Not available Not available
25-919 115a. Staff ReportResolution authorizing a one-year extension of purchase agreements with distributors Baker & Taylor, LLC, and Brodart Co. to supply library books and audiovisual materials and provide services.   Not available Not available