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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/12/2026 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Teleconference Location: The Citizen Hotel 926 J St. Sacramento, CA 95814, (Room # at Front Desk)
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26-2016 11. PresentationCertificate of Recognition honoring Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco for earning Magnet Recognition with Distinction. (Mark Addiego, Mayor)   Not available Not available
26-2145 12. Staff ReportMotion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of July 8, 2026, July 13,2026, and July 20, 2026. (Office of the City Clerk)   Not available Not available
26-2129 13. Staff ReportMotion to accept the Local Agency Biennial Notice for 2026 pursuant to the California Political Reform Act as regulated by the Fair Political Practices Commission and issued by the City Clerk. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)   Not available Not available
26-1993 14. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of one Spectrum Light Lab table valued at $2,300.00 from the EmPOWERing Access Project, a collaborative initiative supported by the Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)   Not available Not available
26-2010 14a. Staff ReportResolution authorizing the acceptance of one Spectrum Light Lab table valued at $2,300.00 from the EmPOWERing Access Project, a collaborative initiative supported by the Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library.   Not available Not available
26-1989 15. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager or authorized designee to enter into a services agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC to deliver the Americans with Disabilities Act Self Evaluation and Transition Plan in an amount not to exceed $281,127.58 (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager)   Not available Not available
26-2002 15a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager or authorized designee to enter into a services agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC to deliver the Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan in an amount not to exceed $281,127.58.   Not available Not available
26-1931 16. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution accepting $250,398.57 from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in grant funding made available through the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) to be used for personnel overtime and equipment expenses and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by approving Budget Amendment Number 27.003. (Anthony Pinell, Police Captain)   Not available Not available
26-1932 16a. ResolutionResolution accepting $250,398.57 from the California Highway Patrol in grant funding made available through the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to be used for personnel overtime and equipment expenses and to amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by approving Budget Amendment Number 27.003.   Not available Not available
26-2034 17. Staff ReportReport recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an updated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the County of San Mateo that continues utilizing Justice Assistance Grant funding for the City’s Crisis Response Clinician from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. (Adam Plank, Police Captain)   Not available Not available
26-2035 17a. ResolutionResolution approving an updated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the County of San Mateo that continues utilizing Justice Assistance Grant funding for the City’s Crisis Response Clinician from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-2082 18. Staff ReportReport regarding a proposed amendment to the School Liaison Officer Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District modifying the review period from an annual to a triennial basis for school years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029. (Fahmida Murphy, Police Lieutenant)   Not available Not available
26-2083 18a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a revised amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years between the City of South San Francisco and the South San Francisco Unified School District.   Not available Not available
26-2079 19. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving a Fifth Amendment to the South San Francisco Fire Department's Professional Services Contract for Third-Party Plan Review Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3) to increase the not-to-exceed limit from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, provide a one-year extension, and align contract expiration dates with the Building Division to facilitate a coordinated procurement process. (Ian Hardage, Fire Marshal)   Not available Not available
26-2080 19a. ResolutionResolution approving a Fifth Amendment to the South San Francisco Fire Department's Professional Services Contract for Third-Party Plan Review Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3) to increase the not-to-exceed limit from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, provide a one-year extension, and align contract expiration dates with the Building Division to facilitate a coordinated procurement process.   Not available Not available
26-2086 110. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Digitech Computer LLC for ambulance billing and revenue cycle management services for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend the agreement for up to three (3) additional two-year terms, for compensation equal to 3.75 percent of collected revenue. (Richard Walls, EMS Battalion Chief)   Not available Not available
26-2087 110a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Digitech Computer LLC for ambulance billing and revenue cycle management services for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend the agreement for up to three (3) additional two-year terms, for compensation equal to 3.75 percent of collected revenue.   Not available Not available
26-2036 111. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the American Association of Retired Persons Community Challenge Microgrant Program in the amount of $2,500 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.006. (Laura Armanino, Recreation Manager)   Not available Not available
26-2037 111a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the American Association of Retired Persons Community Challenge Microgrant Program in the amount of $2,500 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.006.   Not available Not available
26-1949 112. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution awarding a landscape maintenance services agreement to Gothic Landscaping of San Jose, California for Common Greens Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $794,262.32 and for Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $752,017.32, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,546,279.64 for a twenty-four month term beginning September 1, 2026 and authorizing the City Manager or authorized designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. (Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)   Not available Not available
26-1950 112a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into a landscape maintenance services agreement with Gothic Landscaping of San Jose, California for Common Greens Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $794,262.32 and a Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $752,017.32, for a total not to exceed amount of $1,546,279.64 for a twenty-four month term beginning September 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-1952 113. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving the acceptance of a donation from Genentech, Inc. for its Genentech Gives Back Week program in the amount of $49,614.66 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.008. (Joshua Richardson, Parks Division Manager)   Not available Not available
26-1953 113a. ResolutionResolution approving the acceptance of a donation from Genentech, Inc. for its Genentech Gives Back Week program in the amount of $49,614.66 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.008.   Not available Not available
26-2000 114. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the sale of a City-owned Below Market Rate (BMR) housing unit at 2210 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 5107 (APN 104-470-070) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute related sale documents. (Elia Moreno, Management Analyst I)   Not available Not available
26-2001 114a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of a City-owned Below Market Rate (BMR) housing unit at 2210 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 5107 (APN 104-470-070) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute related sale documents.   Not available Not available
26-2046 115. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing designated City officials to execute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for current and future program years. (Alvina Condon, Management Analyst II)   Not available Not available
26-2047 115a. ResolutionResolution authorizing designated City officials to execute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for current and future program years.   Not available Not available
26-2093 116. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving the summary vacation of public storm drain easement for a storm drain main on the property APN 015-113-380 (100 Produce Avenue) due to storm drain main relocation. (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)   Not available Not available
26-2094 116a. ResolutionResolution regarding approving the summary vacation of public storm drain easement for a storm drain main on the property APN 015-113-380 (100 Produce Avenue) due to storm drain main relocation.   Not available Not available
26-1942 117. Staff ReportReport on the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, revising Section 20.350.007 (Animal Keeping), to update beekeeping regulations. (Cecelia Mariscal, Associate Planner)   Not available Not available
26-1943 117a. OrdinanceOrdinance amending Title 20 (“Zoning”) of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) to make revisions to Section 20.350.007 (“Animal Keeping”) related to beekeeping regulations.   Not available Not available
26-2148 118. Staff ReportReport providing a progress update on the 2026 City Council Priorities Action Plan (Rich Lee, Assistant City Manager)   Not available Not available
26-2063 119. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution approving a First Amendment to the Product and Services Procurement Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement. (Amy Sariotti, Police Lieutenant)   Not available Not available
26-2064 119a. ResolutionResolution approving a First Amendment to the Product and Services Procurement Purchasing Agreement for body-worn cameras (BWC), mobile audio and video (MAV) equipment, conducted energy devices (Tasers), video software, and cloud storage services with Axon Enterprises Inc., in an additional amount of $1,937,507.88 and for a new not to exceed total amount $2,737,507.88; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
26-1957 120. Staff ReportReport regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB), and the City of San Bruno, amending the project scope and increasing the local match participation budget for the South Linden Avenue and Scott Street Grade Separation Project (st1004) by $804,408. (Angel Torres, Senior Civil Engineer)   Not available Not available
26-1958 120a. ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB), and the City of San Bruno, amending project scope and increasing the local match participation budget for the South Linden Avenue and Scott Street Grade Separation Project (Project No. st1004).   Not available Not available
26-2150 121. Staff ReportReport Regarding a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between the City of South San Francisco and Laura Snideman (Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)   Not available Not available
26-2153 121a. ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement between Laura Snideman and the City of South San Francisco.   Not available Not available
26-2025 122. Staff ReportConference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: John Grimaldi v. City of South San Francisco (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ15803670, ADJ21643363) Name of case: Jason James v. City of South San Francisco (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ12940432) Name of case: Michael Massoni v. City of South San Francisco (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15204120) (Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, Kyle Royer, RTGR Law, and Leah Lockhart, Human Resources Director)   Not available Not available