South San Francisco City Council Regular Meeting - April 27, 2022
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South San Francisco City Council Regular Meeting - April 27, 2022
The South San Francisco City Council held a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting included proclamations, a consent calendar with routine approvals, two public hearings, and administrative business items. All votes were conducted by roll call due to councilmembers participating by teleconference.
Presentations
- National Public Works Week (May 15-21, 2022): The council proclaimed the week in recognition of public works professionals. Public Works Director Yoon June Kim thanked the council.
- Arab American Heritage Month (April 2022): Councilmember Mark Addiego presented the proclamation to Sam Shahada, who expressed gratitude on behalf of the Arab American community.
- National Volunteer Appreciation Month (April 2022): Vice Mayor Buenaflor Nicolas recognized over 1,500 volunteers, including those in the adopt-a-storm-drain program (100+ volunteers) and various community services.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made on non-agenda items.
- During the public hearing on the CDBG Annual Action Plan, representatives from Hip Housing, Meals on Wheels, Project Sentinel, Center for Independence of Individuals with Disability, Samaritan House (Safe Harbor Shelter), Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA), and Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County expressed support for the recommended funding and described the impacts of their programs on South San Francisco residents.
Consent Calendar
The council approved the following items unanimously (5-0):
- Minutes of March 23 and April 6, 2022.
- Acceptance of Spruce Avenue and Commercial Avenue Traffic Improvements Project ($693,473.08 construction cost).
- Purchase and service agreement with Edgeworth Integration, LLC for surveillance camera replacement ($216,116).
- Agreement with San Mateo County Library for Big Lift Inspiring Summers program staffing (up to $14,000 reimbursement).
- Resolution to continue remote meetings due to health and safety concerns.
- Acceptance of grants for Lindenville Specific Plan ($500,000 from MTC, $310,000 from HCD), appropriation of $1,455,999 from General Plan Reserve, and authorization of consulting agreements with Raimi + Associates ($1,405,999) and Good City Company.
- Contract award to Davey Tree Expert Company for hazardous tree removal on Sign Hill ($495,000 contract, $569,250 budget).
- Acceptance of San Mateo County Summer Enrichment Grant ($92,940).
- Increase in After School Education and Safety Grant by $36,163 (new total $283,858).
- Water service agreement with California Water Service for the LPR project ($346,550).
- Transfer of $8.5 million from General Fund surplus to Infrastructure Reserves.
- Second amendment to consulting services agreement with ABB Testing ($132,000, total $224,620).
Discussion Items
Public Hearing: FY 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan (Item 16)
- Mayor Mark Nagales recused himself because his employer, Project Sentinel, was an applicant for funding. Vice Mayor Nicolas chaired the item.
- Staff (Heather Ruiz) presented the draft plan: estimated CDBG entitlement (amount not yet known), proposed allocations of $72,000 to five nonprofits (dental, child care, mental health, senior, sexual abuse services), $101,050 from the Housing Trust Fund to six nonprofits (shelters, housing referrals, legal assistance), CDBG CV funds for two COVID-related programs, $12,000 HOME funds to Project Sentinel, $101,750 to three nonprofits for minor home repairs, city-sponsored housing activities, and $130,000 for public improvements (lighting, ADA).
- Public testimony was supportive.
- Vote: Motion carried 4-0 (Mayor recused).
Public Hearing: Zoning and Building Code Amendments (Item 17)
- Assistant City Attorney Claire Lai presented amendments to Titles 15 and 20 to comply with state law. Changes: large family daycare homes allowed by-right; ADU clarifications (no short-term rentals under 31 days, allowance for selling ADUs separately under limited conditions for low/moderate income buyers); exemption of certain projects from design review.
- Council clarified that the changes are mandated by state law. Councilmember Addiego asked about enforcement of short-term rental rules and details on ADU sales. No public comments.
- Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Administrative Business: 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Acceptance (Item 18)
- Staff (Angel Torres) reported completion of local street pavement rehabilitation, with a final construction cost of $2,620,750.90. Two additional street segments (Keats Avenue and Rhineway) were added using contingency. Remaining bond funds (~$429,000) will be used for upcoming projects. A citywide pavement project is scheduled for summer 2022.
- Vote: Motion carried unanimously (5-0) to accept the improvements as complete.
Administrative Business: Hillside Boulevard Road Diet Improvements (Item 19)
- Staff (Jeffrey Chow) presented a resolution to accept a $400,000 TDA Article 3 grant from C/CAG and award a construction contract to Ray's Electric ($897,985.90) with a total budget of $1,077,583. The project includes reducing Hillside Boulevard from two lanes to one lane with a center turn lane, adding a buffer bike lane, installing a traffic signal at Lincoln Street, and making ADA improvements. The project was ranked first by C/CAG.
- Council discussion: Councilmember Flores requested physical delineators instead of just striping for the bike lane; Director Kim noted the county plans a second phase for delineators. Mayor Nagales asked staff to coordinate with the county to install both at once. Council emphasized the need for robust notification to residents. The project has been in planning since 2019 with community meetings.
- Vote: Motion carried 5-0.
Key Outcomes
- Approved the FY 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan (4-0).
- Adopted zoning and building code amendments to comply with state law (5-0).
- Accepted the 2020 Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete (5-0).
- Approved the Hillside Boulevard Road Diet grant acceptance and construction contract (5-0).
- Council directed staff to work with the county to add physical bike lane delineators on Hillside Boulevard.
Meeting Transcript
Quality of life and well being of the people of South San Francisco, and whereas these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment, and solid waste systems, public build buildings and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens, and whereas it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in South San Francisco to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in the respective communities. And whereas the year 2022 marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association slash Canadian Public Works Association. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby designate the week of May 15 through the 21st, 2022 as National Public Works Week. We urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life, signed by the mayor and all members of City Council. And we will get this to our dedicated professionals. Yes, the public works director, Yoon June Kim, I believe, is online. Yes. He's raised his hand. Let's go ahead and promote them. Thank you very much, Councilmember Flores for the wonderful acknowledgments. Our Publix Works teams is very happy and pleased for the support that you guys provide us. And we really do enjoy our job of providing infrastructure, design, construction, and maintenance to our community. Thank you, Director Kim. Please share our gratitude to your entire department. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. I will. Next item, please. Item two, proclamation recognizing recognizing April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month. Mark Nagales, Mayor. Thank you very much. I've all I've asked Councilmember Mark Adiego to present this proclamation. Mayor Nicolas, I wanted to thank you. I'm going to ask that Sam Shahada meet me at the uh podium and I'll read it to him there. So one of the joys of having served for a long time. Oh, Mark, I don't know if your mic's on. I can't hear you for some reason. It's it is green. Okay. I just mean that right into it, huh? Okay. Well, hopefully the last person that spoke here didn't have COVID. So, you know, I first met the Shahada family uh 40 some odd years ago at the little um uh schoolhouse uh grocery in Delhi, and um and it remains an integral part of the community uh there in that part of South San Francisco. And um I must say the um sandwiches are are great. I think I enjoyed one tonight, but you know what, Sam? Your mothers were better. So this is uh recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, April 2022, whereas April has been designated as a time to celebrate the valuable contribution of Arab Americans in the United States. And whereas the first immigration of individuals of Arabian descent to the United States dates back to the late 1800s and has continued for more than 200 years. Whereas during this time, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, and culture, and the hospitality industry. Whereas since migrating to America, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and tradition with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants. And whereas Arab Americans brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education and diversity and faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy, whereas Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous, whereas the history of Arab Americans remains defaced by misconceptions, bigotry, and sometimes anti-Arab hate. Whereas Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society where every individual is treated equally and feels safe. And whereas during Arab American Heritage Month, it is imperative to increase awareness about key issues and priorities within the Arab American community and combat harmful stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City does hereby recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month and commemorates the essential contributions, sacrifices, and accomplishments that Arab Americans have made to our society. Signed by all members of Council. Thank you, Sam. Thank you. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Mark.
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