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South San Francisco City Council Meeting - April 22, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BodySouth San Francisco, California
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, April 22, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:16

Do they have one archive or something?

1:19

There's a need general screen.

2:02

I didn't know.

2:12

Recording in progress.

2:19

Okay, I'd like to announce the uh beginning of the meeting of the South San Francisco City Council for this Wednesday, April the twenty second.

2:28

And uh we will begin with uh the roll call.

2:32

Councilmember Clint.

2:34

Here.

2:35

Councilmember Flores.

2:37

We'll let the record reflect that Council Member Flores is absent.

2:41

Councilmember Nicholas.

2:43

Uh pressing.

2:44

Vice Mayor Nogales?

2:46

Here.

2:46

Near A Diego.

2:47

Here.

2:49

And next I've asked um this is gonna be an all uh genitech evening, I suspect.

2:55

So I've asked um Arian Hogan, who is the government affairs representative, um, to lead us lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance from the podium.

3:05

And if you could all rise.

3:19

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

3:27

Thank you, Aaron.

3:32

Moving along to Living Act Disclosures.

3:35

Does the council have any reporting?

3:38

No reporting.

3:40

Now we can move along to announcements from staff.

3:50

Okay.

4:13

From this Friday, April 24th, through the through next Thursday, the thirtieth, South San Francisco will be hosting the American Revolution Experience, a pop-up exhibition that includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks telling the story of people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.

4:32

This is a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the San Andreas Lake Chapter, our local chapter of the daughters of the American Revolution.

4:41

The exhibit has been produced in celebration of America Two Fifty, the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

5:00

Please join us at an opening day reception this Friday, April 24th at 4 p.m.

5:04

Thank you.

5:06

And our second program.

5:09

Our second program honoring the America 250 celebration is a film screening next Wednesday, April 29th, when we will be hosting an encore screening of Hamilton.

5:20

We've already screened it twice, and we've been asked for one more or at least one more screening.

5:26

Hamilton, an American musical, will be here in the City Council Chambers.

5:30

It is the 10th anniversary of Hamilton on Broadway.

5:34

This is a live action film of the play.

5:36

The special screening starts at 5 p.m.

5:39

next Wednesday, and the seating is on a first come basis.

5:42

And I for also want to give a big shout out and thank you to the South San Francisco Friends of the Library who generously support programs such as these and City Council, of course, as well.

5:53

Thank you very much.

5:54

Thank you, Bill.

6:00

Mr.

6:00

Stanhouse.

6:05

Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council members.

6:08

My name is Devin Stenhouse.

6:10

I am the management analyst too for the city manager's office for the City of South San Francisco.

6:15

And I have one announcement.

6:19

I am here this evening to invite you all, along with the public to the city's first South City Centennial Cruise event in recognition of National Bike Month.

6:29

We are inviting residents, friends, and families of all ages to bring their bicycles to Centennial Way Park on Saturday, May 9th, where we will take a community cruise from the park all the way down to South City Bar Station and back.

6:44

The purpose of the cruise is to celebrate our city's community, enhance South City's bike culture, and promote bike safety.

6:53

Come as early as 9 a.m.

6:55

where Chris from Six Cycles will perform complimentary air brake and chain checks on bicycles to ensure each is safe to ride, and children are welcome to learn how to ride their bikes safely in public in the bike rodeo that will be hosted by Safe Moves courtesy of San Mateo County's Safe Routes to School program.

7:15

Finally, free giveaways will also be provided while supplies last.

7:19

Be sure to let us know you're coming by pre-registering on Eventbrite.

7:24

And more information is available at SSFCA.gov.

7:28

Thank you.

7:29

So I'd like to thank you, Devin.

7:31

And I'd like to note that the vice mayor is actually going to be uh joining you for that um centennial cruise.

7:37

And um, you know, around town, um, Mark is known as a bit of an animal on his electric bike.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Affordable Housing███████████████████████23%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████13%
Procedural██████████10%
Economic Development██████████10%
Code Enforcement███████7%
Transportation Safety██████6%
Public Engagement██████6%
Environmental Protection█████5%
Technology and Innovation████4%
Summary of Proceedings

South San Francisco City Council Meeting - April 22, 2026

The South San Francisco City Council met on April 22, 2026, at 4:45 PM (14:45 UTC) to address a range of items including proclamations, presentations, public comments, consent calendar approvals, a major development agreement amendment, and several administrative items. Councilmember Flores was absent. The meeting included a proclamation celebrating Genentech's 50th anniversary, presentations on a regional transit measure and community energy services, and a public hearing on amendments to the 1051 Mission Road development agreement. Key votes included approval of a project labor agreement study item, adoption of amendments to tenant displacement protections, and a contested approval of development agreement amendments for the 800-unit PUC project.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 4 through 10 were approved unanimously, including a resolution recognizing Municipal Clerks Week (Item 4) and a JPA amendment for Peninsula Clean Energy’s name change to West Light Energy. Item 11 was pulled for separate discussion and later approved by a 4-0 vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Sonny Koya praised Public Works Engineer Yoon Jun Kim for improving striping on Hillside Boulevard northbound between South San Francisco Drive and Lincoln Street, stating the fix provided earlier merging warnings and traffic calming.
  • Annie Lowe expressed concern that the city handbook requires public comments to be recorded in meeting minutes but said only names have been recorded, arguing voices are lost. She urged corrective action.
  • Leslie Fong promoted a folk jam session (April 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.) and a new Turkish cafe, Cafe Zorek, on El Camino Real, noting the owners live in South San Francisco.
  • Fiona alleged that the city is a “proxy for the state of Israel” and that Genentech is owned by Roche Pharmaceuticals. She claimed council members are illegitimate and accused the city attorney of conflicts of interest.
  • Trish Althouse and Tony Allen discussed the upcoming May Day (May 1, 2026) and suggested the city encourage a “Small Business Saturday” on May 2 to support local businesses if residents participate in a worker strike or boycott.

Discussion Items

  • Item 1 – Genentech 50th Anniversary Proclamation: Councilmembers Coleman and Nicholas presented a proclamation declaring April 7, 2026 as Genentech Day. Genentech CEO Ashley McMagarge accepted and highlighted a $5 billion campus redevelopment plan, including a new research center, and programs like Future Lab that have reached 8,000 K-12 students and provided $4.5 million in scholarships.
  • Item 2 – SamTrans Regional Transit Measure Presentation: Michaela Wright Petrick presented a potential November 2026 ballot measure (SB63, Connect Bay Area Act) that would impose a half-cent sales tax for 14 years (1 cent in San Francisco) to fund transit. San Mateo County would receive approximately $50 million annually for local transit improvements. The SamTrans board will decide the investment plan by June 2026. The public survey closes April 30, 2026.
  • Item 3 – Peninsula Clean Energy Presentation: Shalini Swaroop, COO, reported that PCE has saved South San Francisco $28 million over a decade, installed 125 EV chargers, and funded solar projects. The agency is rebranding to West Light Energy. Councilmember Coleman praised the work, especially the largest EV charging installation in the state at Peninsula Pines. Robert White spoke in support of reach codes for building electrification.
  • Item 11 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.70 (Tenant Displacement): Vice Mayor Nogales pulled this from consent for clarification. Staff (Elliot Moreno) reported that stakeholder concerns about financial burden and tenant-landlord communication were addressed; no changes were needed. Motion to approve passed 4-0.
  • Item 12 – 1051 Mission Road Development Agreement Amendments (Public Hearing): Staff presented a first major amendment to the 800-unit PUC project (158 affordable units). Bridge Housing withdrew; developer L37/CASA seeks changes: last dollar funding for affordable units, fee waivers, PLA for site work, and extension to 2032. Four resolutions supported ASIC grant application, phasing plan, and pre-commitment of $14.6 million if needed. Council debate: Vice Mayor Nogales expressed frustration over delays; Mayor Adiego voiced strong disappointment, stating he was “played the fool” and criticized the developer’s track record and the loss of $5 million originally intended for road infrastructure. The ordinance (first reading) was approved 3-1, Mayor Adiego dissenting. The four resolutions were approved 3-1, Mayor Adiego dissenting.
  • Item 13 – Ordinance on Animal Permit Inspections: City Attorney Woodruff explained the transfer of site inspection authority for exotic animal permits from the county health officer to city code enforcement. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 14 – Mission Road Underground Utility District Contract: Engineer Jeffrey Chow presented a $6.688 million construction contract with JDB & Sons Construction. The project removes 19 utility poles along 2,500 feet of Mission Road. Funding includes $6.36 million in Rule 20 credits, with a $2 million shortfall to be covered through a work plan agreement with PG&E. Councilmember Nicholas asked about 15% contingency; staff noted detailed design and potholing. Contract and budget amendment approved unanimously.
  • Council Comments and Motion on Project Labor Agreement: Vice Mayor Nogales moved to direct staff to prepare an agenda item on project labor agreements vs. pre-qualification for council discussion before July 2026. Motion passed 3-1 (Mayor Adiego opposed, citing need for city manager input).

Key Outcomes

  • Genentech Day: Proclamation adopted; $5 billion campus investment announced.
  • SamTrans Measure: Council will help promote the survey and outreach.
  • Peninsula Clean Energy: JPA amendment for name change placed on consent and approved.
  • Tenant Displacement Ordinance (Chapter 8.70): Approved 4-0.
  • 1051 Mission Road Amendments: Ordinance introduced (first reading) 3-1; four resolutions adopted 3-1 (Mayor Adiego dissenting). Staff directed to work with related affordable housing for ASIC application due May 4, 2026.
  • Animal Permit Inspections: Ordinance approved, reassigning inspections to code enforcement.
  • Mission Road Undergrounding: Construction contract and budget amendment approved; project to begin summer 2026, completing within 12 months.
  • Project Labor Agreement Study: Motion passed 3-1; staff to prepare agenda item by July 31, 2026.
  • Closed Session: The council entered closed session to discuss property negotiations (220 Linden Avenue) and labor negotiations (Teamsters Local 856, Confidential and Mid-Management units).

Meeting Transcript

Do they have one archive or something? There's a need general screen. I didn't know. Recording in progress. Okay, I'd like to announce the uh beginning of the meeting of the South San Francisco City Council for this Wednesday, April the twenty second. And uh we will begin with uh the roll call. Councilmember Clint. Here. Councilmember Flores. We'll let the record reflect that Council Member Flores is absent. Councilmember Nicholas. Uh pressing. Vice Mayor Nogales? Here. Near A Diego. Here. And next I've asked um this is gonna be an all uh genitech evening, I suspect. So I've asked um Arian Hogan, who is the government affairs representative, um, to lead us lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance from the podium. And if you could all rise. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Aaron. Moving along to Living Act Disclosures. Does the council have any reporting? No reporting. Now we can move along to announcements from staff. Okay. From this Friday, April 24th, through the through next Thursday, the thirtieth, South San Francisco will be hosting the American Revolution Experience, a pop-up exhibition that includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks telling the story of people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. This is a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the San Andreas Lake Chapter, our local chapter of the daughters of the American Revolution. The exhibit has been produced in celebration of America Two Fifty, the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Please join us at an opening day reception this Friday, April 24th at 4 p.m. Thank you. And our second program. Our second program honoring the America 250 celebration is a film screening next Wednesday, April 29th, when we will be hosting an encore screening of Hamilton. We've already screened it twice, and we've been asked for one more or at least one more screening. Hamilton, an American musical, will be here in the City Council Chambers. It is the 10th anniversary of Hamilton on Broadway. This is a live action film of the play. The special screening starts at 5 p.m. next Wednesday, and the seating is on a first come basis. And I for also want to give a big shout out and thank you to the South San Francisco Friends of the Library who generously support programs such as these and City Council, of course, as well. Thank you very much. Thank you, Bill. Mr. Stanhouse. Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council members. My name is Devin Stenhouse. I am the management analyst too for the city manager's office for the City of South San Francisco. And I have one announcement. I am here this evening to invite you all, along with the public to the city's first South City Centennial Cruise event in recognition of National Bike Month. We are inviting residents, friends, and families of all ages to bring their bicycles to Centennial Way Park on Saturday, May 9th, where we will take a community cruise from the park all the way down to South City Bar Station and back.

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