South San Francisco public meetings in 2024

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This is a notice that the regularly scheduled meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for December 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2025.

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The South San Francisco City Council's regular meeting scheduled for December 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 8, 2025.

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission scheduled for December 24, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

Library Board

The South San Francisco Library Board regular meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the same location.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two Minor Use Permit applications. One seeks approval for six-foot-tall fencing and gates at 1333 Lowrie Avenue. The other would allow handicraft/custom manufacturing and clean technology uses at 619 Airport Boulevard and 111 Pine Avenue. Both are proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA review.

• Minor Use Permit for six-foot fencing and gates at 1333 Lowrie Avenue in Mixed Industrial High (MIH) zone
• Minor Use Permit for handicraft/custom manufacturing and clean technology uses at 619 Airport Boulevard and 111 Pine Avenue in T3 Corridor (T3C) zone
• Both projects determined categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 1, Section 15301 for fencing; class not specified for the other)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

• No items were considered because the meeting was canceled.

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The regular December 17, 2024 meeting of the South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety will review and comment on the City's draft Administrative Instruction on Gender Inclusive Restrooms and Locker Room Policy. They will also receive an update on the City's Age-Friendly designation from AARP and discuss next steps.

• Review of draft Administrative Instruction on Gender Inclusive Restrooms and Locker Room Policy
• Update on AARP Age-Friendly designation and next steps

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution approving the recognized obligation payment schedule and administrative budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). This is a routine annual approval required under state law. The meeting will also include public comment on this agenda item and procedural items.

• Consideration and possible approval of Resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and administrative budget for FY 2025-26

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including acceptance of the East of 101 Transit Expansion Project ($639,906), a federal cost-sharing agreement for the Water Quality Control Plant Sea Level Rise Project ($5,652,138), and a $300,000 grant application for bike-pedestrian improvements on El Camino Real. A public hearing is set to amend the 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan. Under administrative business, the Council will vote on a MOU to continue the Community Wellness Crisis Response Team and the sale of a Below Market Rate housing unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard.

• Federal cost-sharing agreement (up to $5,652,138) for design and implementation of the Water Quality Control Plant Sea Level Rise Project
• Application for $300,000 MTC Active Transportation Grant for Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
• Acceptance of $30,000 from Genentech to support the Library's Summer Learning Challenge 2025
• Lease agreement with Bar Antz, LLC (Bitters & Bottles) for commercial space at 240 Grand Avenue
• Sale of City-owned Below Market Rate housing unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3209

Joint Special Meeting of the Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission

This is a joint special meeting of the Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission with a largely procedural agenda. The main action items are approval of minutes from November 12 meetings and a presentation by staff from both commissions. No concrete proposals, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of Parking Place Commission meeting minutes for November 12, 2024
• Approval of Traffic Safety Commission meeting minutes for November 12, 2024
• Staff presentations from Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission

Special City Council

The special city council meeting is solely for reorganization: canvassing the November 5, 2024 election results, administering oaths to newly elected officials, and electing a new mayor and vice mayor. No other business is on the agenda.

• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
• Oaths of office for officials elected in the November 5, 2024 election
• Nomination and appointment of mayor, followed by oath of office
• Nomination and appointment of vice mayor, followed by oath of office
• Presentation to outgoing mayor and outgoing mayor's remarks

Planning Commission

The South San Francisco Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2024.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the proposed community engagement plan for the San Bruno / South San Francisco Community-Based Transportation Plan. They will also review 3rd quarter collision statistics from the Police Department and consider approving the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting includes public comment and items from staff and committee members.

• Presentation of proposed community engagement plan for San Bruno/South SF Community-Based Transportation Plan by MIG Consultant Team
• 3rd Quarter Collision Statistics report from Sergeant Jim Portolan and Corporal Jesse Ledesma of the Police Department
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2024
• Public comment on items not on the agenda (3-minute limit per speaker)

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee will receive a presentation on the audit scope and timelines from Maze and Associates and review an informational report on the Measure W fund balance and expenditures for FY 2024-25. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 2, 2024
• Presentation on audit scope and timelines by Amy Meyer of Maze and Associates
• Informational report on Measure W fund balance and expenditures for FY 2024-25 from Finance Director Karen Chang

Anti-Displacement Community Advisory Committee

The Anti-Displacement Community Advisory Committee meets to approve meeting summary minutes from November 4, 2024, and to discuss the administrative business agenda for December 2, 2024. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approval of meeting summary minutes from November 4, 2024
• Discussion of administrative business agenda for December 2, 2024

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve draft minutes from November 4 and discuss subcommittee assignments. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 4, 2024 Youth Commission meeting
• Discussion of subcommittees and subcommittee assignments

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The regularly scheduled meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for December 25, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting of November 27, 2024, cancelled; next meeting December 25, 2024

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 11, 2024.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hear a review of Cultural Arts Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as of October 31, 2024, and discuss forfeited funding from the Cultural Activities Grant for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. A subcommittee report will be presented. The Commission will also vote on approving the September 24, 2024 minutes and select a theme for the 2025 Art Show.

• Cultural Arts Funding Review for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as of October 31, 2024
• Cultural Activities Grant Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Forfeited Funding Discussion
• Subcommittee report
• Motion to approve minutes from September 24, 2024
• 2025 Art Show Theme Selection

Library Board

The Library Board will review and approve draft minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting, receive the Library Director's November report, and discuss updates on communications, statistics, and recruitments. A key item is preparing a board update for the January 22, 2025 City Council meeting, and noting that mid-year budget requests are due by December 2, 2024.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 22, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Library Director's Report for November 2024
• Library Recruitments Update
• Mid-Year Budget Requests due by December 2, 2024
• Library Board update to City Council at January 22, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a mostly procedural meeting. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. The only administrative business is a report on considerations for appointing a Design Review Board member for a four-year term.

• Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Report on consideration of a Design Review Board application for a four-year term

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on capital projects, an events calendar, and an administrative update. The only action item is approval of the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment will be accepted.

• Capital Projects Update presentation by Deputy Director Philip Vitale
• Calendar of Events and Administrative Update reports
• Motion to approve meeting minutes from October 15, 2024

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission will hear a staff report on the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant from the National League of Cities to expand Promotores Program outreach to the Asian American community. Commissioners will also vote on approving October meeting minutes and discuss reprioritizing goals for the remainder of the year, as well as review a slide deck for a December City Council presentation.

• Staff report on $? Advancing Economic Mobility Grant from National League of Cities for Asian American outreach via Promotores Program
• Motion to approve October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of reprioritizing goals and reviewing slide deck for December 11 City Council presentation

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including a $500,842 contract for public safety radios, acceptance of $5,073 from Friends of the Library, and a chocolate donation. Under administrative business, they will introduce an ordinance to clarify vacancy appointments for the Equity and Public Safety Commission. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation.

• Resolution approving $500,842.62 agreement with Metro Mobile Communications for 145 portable and 65 mobile radios
• Resolution accepting $5,073.37 donation from South San Francisco Friends of the Library for library collections
• Resolution accepting donation of 125 boxes of chocolates from See's Candies valued at $3,750
• Introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 2.85 to fill vacancies on the Equity and Public Safety Commission
• Closed session discussion on Marisol Arrez Cabrera v. Krishna Maharaj litigation

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and receive a staff presentation on San Mateo County's Active 101 Plan, which focuses on active transportation improvements along the Highway 101 corridor. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation on San Mateo County’s Active 101 Plan by Associate Civil Engineer John Wilson
• Approval of joint meeting minutes (Parking Place Commission & Traffic Safety Commission) for September 10, 2024
• Approval of Traffic Safety Commission minutes for October 8, 2024

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will approve meeting minutes from August and October 2024. Staff will present an update on the Downtown Business Improvement District and provide progress reports on a parking occupancy study and potential parking rate changes. These updates track local parking availability and business district operations that affect residents.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 13 and October 8, 2024
• Presentation on the Downtown Business Improvement District
• Update on the Parking Occupancy Study
• Update on the Parking Rate Increase
• Update on the P3 Project by Economic Development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for PayMore Stores to operate a second-hand electronics reseller in a 1,100 sq ft vacant space at 951 El Camino Real in Fairway Plaza, within the T5C Corridor Zoning District. The Commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for PayMore Stores (second-hand electronics reseller) at 951 El Camino Real, 1,100 sq ft, in Fairway Plaza, T5C district
• Consent calendar: approval of September 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially approve a letter of support for a grant application for the East Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Improvements, including review of draft concept plans and project checklist. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Active 101 Project from San Mateo County Transportation Authority, welcoming a new committee member, and approving previous meeting minutes.

• Grant application for East Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Improvements – letter of support, draft concept plans, and draft project checklist
• Active 101 Project presentation by San Mateo County Transportation Authority staff
• Welcome of Carlos Moreno as new BPAC member
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 4, 2024

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting including public comment, review of minutes from October 7, 2024, and a discussion and vote on establishing new subcommittees.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from October 7, 2024
• Discussion and vote to establish new subcommittees

Anti-Displacement Community Advisory Committee

The Anti-Displacement Community Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar and one administrative business item: a presentation on November 4, 2024. No specific rezonings, contracts, or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Administrative Business Agenda with a presentation attachment

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency scheduled for October 23, 2024, has been cancelled; the next meeting is set for November 27, 2024. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice with no substantive business.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered or discussed

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including fire department equipment and educational grants. Discussion includes a new ordinance regarding wage theft judgments and various real estate acquisitions.

• Fire Department grant of $29,867.10 for a fire boat pump and monitor
• Ordinance to withhold building permits for unpaid final wage theft judgments
• License agreement with SYNOOR LLC for Noor Avenue tiebacks installation
• Acceptance of $283,858.56 annual grant for After School Education and Safety Program
• Acquisition of a Below Market Rate unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3209

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will present awards for the October 2024 Art Show, hear subcommittee reports, and vote on approving the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting also includes public comment and updates on upcoming events.

• Presentation of October 2024 Art Show awards to recipients
• Subcommittee reports from the Business Manager
• Motion to approve minutes from September 24, 2024

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

This special meeting of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety includes a training on antiracism and a review of procedural rules. Commissioners will vote on approving minutes from September 16, 2024, and discuss current-year priorities, potentially adjusting goals. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Motion to approve minutes from September 16, 2024
• Discussion of this year's priorities and potential reprioritization of goals
• Training on antiracism
• Review of Rosenberg's Rules of Order

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024 has been canceled. The next meeting is set for November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

• Meeting canceled entirely; no items were discussed or decided
• Next regular meeting: November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission

This meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission features informational presentations including a capital projects update, a recap of the Concert in the Park Family Fun Fest, and the calendar of events. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. No ordinances, contracts with dollar amounts, or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Capital Projects Update from Deputy Director of Capital Projects
• Concert in the Park: Family Fun Fest event recap
• Calendar of Events and Administrative Updates
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 17, 2024

City Council

The Council will consider a proposed ordinance to withhold certificates of occupancy for private development projects where owners or contractors have unpaid final wage theft judgments. Consent items include acceptance of grants for VR headsets, shoreline protection, East Grand Avenue improvements, Economic Advancement Center, and library upgrades. The Council will also discuss designating voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

• Study session on ordinance adding Chapter 8.78 to withhold certificates of occupancy for unpaid wage theft judgments
• Resolution accepting $1,527,120 state grant for Highway Safety Improvement Program
• Resolution authorizing grant application for up to $2,000,000 local match for East Grand Avenue Corridor Improvements
• Resolution accepting $270,000 county grant for Economic Advancement Center programs
• Resolution accepting $12,000 grant for VR World program at Amgen Discovery Center

Traffic Safety Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from previous meetings and a presentation made to the City Council. Commissioners will also discuss lane configurations on westbound Chestnut Avenue between El Camino Real and Mission Road.

• Lane configuration on westbound Chestnut Avenue between El Camino Real and Mission Road
• Review of Traffic Safety Commission presentation to City Council

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will consider approving minutes from August and September meetings. Staff will present parking district fund revenue and expenditures and parking permit sales reports for the end of FY 2023-24 and first quarter FY 2024-25. The commission will also review a presentation to the City Council and discuss upcoming items including a potential parking rate increase, a Business Improvement District update, and a parking occupancy study. No final decision on the rate increase is expected at this meeting.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes and joint special meeting minutes with Traffic Safety Commission (September 10, 2024)
• Parking District Fund Revenue & Expenditures - EOY FY 2023-24 and 1st Quarter FY 2024-25
• Parking Permits Sold Reports - EOY FY 2023-24 and 1st Quarter FY 2024-25
• Review of Parking Place Commission presentation to City Council
• Upcoming items: Business Improvement District update, Parking Occupancy Study update, Parking Rate Increase, and P3 Project Update

Youth Commission

The South San Francisco Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including the election of officers and renewal of youth commissioners. They will also review and approve draft minutes from previous meetings, consider social media guidelines, and discuss draft youth commission guidelines and amendments to bylaws. Public comment is invited.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from August 5, 2024, and September 9, 2024
• Discussion of social media guidelines
• Renewal of youth commissioners
• Election of officers (chair, vice-chair, etc.)
• Consideration of draft youth commission guidelines and amending bylaws

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for a Clean Technology use at 111 South Maple Avenue in the T5 Lindenville Zoning District. A determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA is also being considered.

• Public hearing on Minor Use Permit for Clean Technology use at 111 South Maple Avenue (T5L Zoning District)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for October 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 17, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 6, 2024.

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee will receive a presentation on the Measure W sales tax from Avenu Insights & Analytics and an informational report on the fund balance and expenditures for FY 2024-25. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting. No binding decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Measure W sales tax by Thomas Adams of Avenu Insights & Analytics
• Informational report on Measure W fund balance and expenditures for FY 2024-25

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single agenda item: the 2024 State of the City presentation by Mayor James Coleman. No votes, ordinances, or contracts are on the agenda. Public comment is limited to items on the special meeting agenda.

• 2024 State of the City presentation by Mayor James Coleman

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency scheduled for September 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This notice is purely procedural with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items considered

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $45 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance the Grand and Linden Family Apartments affordable housing project. A second hearing covers the annual CDBG performance report. The consent calendar includes a $524,000 street repair contract, a $118,000 traffic enforcement grant, and contract increases for JobTrain and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.

• Public hearing on $45M multifamily housing revenue bonds for Grand and Linden Family Apartments at 201-219 Grand Avenue and 418 Linden Avenue
• Award of crack seal, patch, and base repair contract to Graham Contractors for $524,069.92
• Acceptance of $118,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
• Commitment of $697,521 in matching funds for a federal Good Jobs Challenge grant for economic mobility programs
• Fifth amendments to workforce contracts: JobTrain increase of $387,613 and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center increase of $425,000

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss and possibly vote on cancelling the December 24 regular meeting. They will also hear reports on summer learning programs and staffing, and introduce a new Youth Poet in Residence. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and staff updates.

• Approval of draft minutes from August 27, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Library Director’s report for September 2024
• Summer Learning Challenge recap by Assistant Library Director Adam Elsholz
• Introduction of new SSF Youth Poet in Residence
• Discussion and possible motion to cancel the December 24, 2024 regular meeting

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will introduce a new commissioner and discuss cancelling its November and December 2024 meetings. The commission will also hear subcommittee reports and consider approving the minutes from August 27, 2024. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.

• Introduction of a new commissioner (Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist)
• Discussion of cancellation of November and December 2024 Cultural Arts Commission meetings
• Subcommittee reports from Erin O’Brien, Business Manager
• Motion to approve minutes from August 27, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit modification for an auto parts retail and warehouse business. The proposal would allow the existing space at 88 South Linden Avenue to expand into an adjacent vacant commercial space at 78 South Linden Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit modification for O’Reilly Auto Parts at 88 and 78 South Linden Avenue
• Expansion of approximately 12,878 square foot warehouse into a 15,317 square foot vacant space
• Approval of August 15, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update on the Centennial Way Trail Master Plan, review co-sponsorship renewals for fiscal year 2024-25, and consider canceling a commission meeting in November or December. Public comment is accepted on items not on the agenda.

• Centennial Way Trail Master Plan update from Deputy Director of Capital Projects Vitale and Parks & Recreation Director Greg Mediati
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Co-Sponsorship Renewals presented by Management Analyst Kari Jung
• Discussion on cancellation of the November or December Commission meeting
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2024
• Update on Concert in the Park: Family Fun Fest event

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety will hear a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Department on its programs and services. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes, appointing a vice chair, and discussing the annual retreat and remaining 2024 meeting schedule.

• Presentation on Parks and Recreation programs and services
• Motion to approve August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Motion to approve Commissioner Hobson-Coard as Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of annual commission retreat
• Review of remaining meeting schedule through January 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent calendar items, and administrative business. Key decisions include applying for $5 million from the state's Local Housing Trust Fund Program to support affordable housing, awarding contracts for school traffic safety improvements ($677,930) and concrete/base repairs ($722,604), and adopting ordinances on mooring regulations and a polystyrene foam ban.

• Resolution authorizing application for $5,000,000 from the State of California’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program for affordable housing production.
• Awarding construction contract to Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. for the Citywide School Traffic Safety Improvement Project ($677,930).
• Awarding construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. for the 2024 Concrete and Base Repair Project ($722,604).
• Ordinance adding Chapter 8.78 (Mooring Regulations) to regulate mooring in the city's navigable waterways.
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8.72 to prohibit the retail sale of polystyrene foam products.

Joint Special Meeting of the Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission

This joint special meeting of the Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission will cover standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and consent calendar. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Special 'Walk & Talk' Route Map under Items from Staff.

• Special 'Walk & Talk' Route Map discussion

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will hear a presentation on the new park at Linden and Pine. They will also consider approval of minutes, social media guidelines, and remote attendance policy. Additionally, they will discuss renewal of youth commissioners, draft guidelines, and bylaw amendments.

• Presentation on new park at Linden and Pine by Philip Vitale, Jr., Deputy Director for Capital Projects
• Review and approval of draft minutes from August 5, 2024 Youth Commission meeting
• Discussion of social media guidelines
• Clarification that remote participation is not allowed for advisory bodies under AB 2449
• Renewal of Youth Commissioners and amendments to bylaws

Zoning Administrator

The meeting is largely procedural with standard public comment and appeal procedures. The only substantive item is a public hearing for a Minor Use Permit and Design Review to install wireless communications facilities at 1333 Veterans Boulevard in the BTP-H zoning district.

• Public hearing for a Minor Use Permit and Design Review to install wireless communications facilities at 1333 Veterans Boulevard.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission scheduled for September 5, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024.

• Meeting canceled; no items were considered or discussed.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider approval of the July 17 special meeting minutes, hear staff presentations on the Engage SSF program and East of 101 Transportation Improvements, discuss a letter of support for 2024 improvements at schools, and review a draft presentation for the September 25 City Council meeting. Public comment will be accepted on items not on the agenda and on consent calendar items.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Engage SSF presentation by Public Works Program Manager Alex Henry
• East of 101 Transportation Improvements update by Principal Engineer Matthew Ruble
• BPAC Letter of Support for 2024 Improvements at Schools
• Review and discussion of BPAC presentation to City Council on September 25, 2024

Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Youth Commission scheduled for September 2, 2024 was cancelled. A special meeting has been rescheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

• Regular meeting of September 2, 2024 cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM

City Council Harbor District Liaison Standing Committee

This special meeting of the City Council Harbor District Liaison Standing Committee includes presentations on the 2024 Oyster Point Marina Annual Report, Harbor District facility updates, and Oyster Point Phase 2C construction improvements. The committee will also discuss seeking approval to continue talks on revising the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between South San Francisco and the San Mateo County Harbor District.

• Approval of minutes from April 1 and August 16, 2022
• Report on acceptance of the 2024 Oyster Point Marina Annual Report
• Presentation on San Mateo County Harbor District facility updates
• Presentation on Oyster Point Phase 2C Construction Improvements
• Discussion on potential revision of the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding with the Harbor District

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting a $1,666,279 Community Project Funding grant from HUD for the Centennial Way Trail and Outdoor Learning Center. Other actions include authorizing a $102,750 Wi-Fi pilot program at the Housing Authority, purchasing several delinquent tax parcels, and prohibiting retail sale of polystyrene. The council will also hold a public hearing on forming the Eastern Neighborhoods Community Facilities District.

• Resolution accepting $1,666,279 HUD grant for Centennial Way Trail and Outdoor Learning Center
• Professional services agreement with SmartWave Technologies for Wi-Fi pilot at Housing Authority ($102,750)
• Ordinance to prohibit retail sale of polystyrene (amending Chapter 8.72)
• Ordinance adding Chapter 8.78 (Mooring Regulations) for navigable waterways
• Formation of the Eastern Neighborhoods Community Facilities District

Special City Council

This special meeting focuses solely on interviewing applicants and making appointments to several city boards and commissions, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cultural Arts Commission, Equity and Public Safety Commission, Housing Authority, and Parks and Recreation Commission. The council will discuss and vote on filling specific terms for each body.

• Interview applicants for multiple positions (Sam Chouli, Ruby Harrison, Anita Bawa, Jamie Rey) with potential appointments to several commissions
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: one 4-year term, applicants include Kim, Harp, Moreno
• Cultural Arts Commission: two 4-year terms, applicants include Palomino, Chouli, Harrison, Rey
• Equity and Public Safety Commission: one 4-year term, applicants include Collum, Chouli, Harrison, Bawa
• Housing Authority and Tenant Commission: two 4-year terms (Sharma, Ratcliff Powell) and one 2-year term (Rivas Berrios)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a report on the Cultural Activities Grant for a Mexican Folklórico Dance & Cultural Awareness Class, review the fiscal year 2024-2025 arts funding as of July 31, 2024, and discuss a new art show award category. The commission will also receive subcommittee reports and vote on approving minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting.

• Report on Cultural Activities Grant for Mexican Folklórico Dance & Cultural Awareness Class
• Cultural Arts Funding Review for FY 2024-2025 as of July 31, 2024
• Discussion of new art show award category
• Subcommittee reports from Business Manager
• Motion to approve minutes from July 23, 2024

Library Board

This is a primarily procedural meeting with discussion of routine reports and a motion to change the location of the October 22, 2024 board meeting to Collaboration Room #1. The board will also hear the Library Director’s report, a staffing update, and featured announcements including the introduction of a new Youth Poet in Residence and a Summer Learning Challenge recap.

• Motion to move October 22, 2024 Library Board meeting to Collaboration Room #1
• Introduction to new Youth Poet in Residence
• Summer Learning Challenge recap
• Library staffing update
• New City website update

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear presentations on capital projects, a young adult focus group, an age-friendly community survey, and a Concert in the Park update. The commission will also consider approving the June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and renewals of co-sponsorships for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Capital Projects Update from Deputy Director Philip Vitale
• Young Adult Focus Group and Age-Friendly Community Survey and Action Plan presentation
• Concert in the Park: Community Fun Fest Update
• Motion to approve meeting minutes from June 18, 2024
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Co-Sponsorship Renewals (consideration)

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Commission on Equity and Public Safety scheduled for August 19, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM in person at City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting on September 16, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications for Conditional Use Permits and TDM Plans to legalize existing Amazon parcel hubs at 250 Utah Avenue and 400 Littlefield Avenue, with an off-site parking lot at 501 S. Airport Boulevard. The commission will also consider a Parking Management and Monitoring Plan for the Celeste Apartments at 401 Cypress Avenue. Consent calendar items include approval of the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permits and TDM Plans for Amazon parcel hubs at 250 Utah Ave and 400 Littlefield Ave (MIH Zoning District)
• Off-site parking lot at 501 S. Airport Boulevard for the Amazon hubs
• Administrative business: Parking Management and Monitoring Plan for Celeste Apartments at 401 Cypress Avenue (Downtown Transit Core)
• Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from August 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The South San Francisco City Council will review routine consent calendar items, approve several grant acceptances, and discuss infrastructure projects. Key actions include authorizing a $2.76 million contract for a sanitary sewer system assessment, adopting an ordinance protecting door-to-door political campaigning in multi-unit buildings, and submitting grant applications for pedestrian and bicycle improvements near three local schools. These items address long-term infrastructure reliability, political access in rental properties, and pedestrian safety near local schools. The council will also review an update on the city's investment portfolio and hold a closed session to negotiate the purchase of 400 Miller Avenue.

• Approve a $2,760,000 total budget contract with Presidio Systems, Inc. for a Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment.
• Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 10.80 to the Municipal Code, prohibiting multi-unit building owners from blocking lawful door-to-door campaigning.
• Submit grant applications to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for pedestrian and bicycle improvements near Alta Loma Middle, Parkway Heights Middle, and Ponderosa Elementary schools, requiring up to $500,000 in local match funds.
• Accept a $25,000 Kaiser Permanente grant and amend the Parks and Recreation Department FY 2024-25 operating budget.
• Increase the Professional Services Agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting by $250,000, bringing the total to $513,277 for a citywide infrastructure assessment.

Traffic Safety Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission. The consent calendar includes approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Staff will discuss a commission presentation to the City Council and upcoming items including a Downtown Walk/Special meeting in September.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of commission presentation to City Council
• Upcoming Downtown Walk/Special meeting in September

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will review the parking fund revenue and expenditures for FY 2023-24 and consider approving district-funded expenses for FY 2024-25. They will also discuss a presentation to the City Council and upcoming items including a parking occupancy study and a potential parking rate increase.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Parking Fund Revenue & Expenditures - EOY FY 2023-24
• Approved Parking District-Funded Expenses - FY 2024-25
• Discussion of Parking Rate Increase
• Parking Occupancy Study update

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety holds a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program 2024, consider adding commissioner biographies and headshots to the city's new website, and approve meeting minutes from June 24, 2024.

• Presentation on the Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program 2024
• Consideration of adding commissioner biographies and headshots to the city's new website
• Approval of meeting minutes for June 24, 2024

Housing Standing Committee of the City Council and Planning Commission

The Housing Standing Committee will hear a report on establishing a conversion process for single room occupancy hotels and mobile home parks, including noticing requirements and relocation benefits for closures or redevelopments. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from April 18, 2022.

• Report on creating a conversion process with noticing and relocation benefits for SRO hotels and mobile home park closures or changes of use
• Motion to approve the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The committee will review the June 5, 2024, meeting minutes and receive a presentation on capital projects and pavement management. The Finance Director will also provide an informational report regarding Measure W fund balances and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-24.

• Review and approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Capital Projects and Pavement Management Program Projects
• Informational report on Measure W fund balance and expenditures for FY 2023-24

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The August 7, 2024 regular meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2024.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will consider reactivating its Instagram account, finalize a presentation for the City Council, and plan for a 2025 visit from Kishiwada sister-city students. The agenda also includes discussion on meeting logistics and ways to incentivize attendance.

• Reactivate Youth Commission Instagram account
• Youth Commission presentation to City Council
• Discussion of August 2025 visit from Kishiwada sister-city students
• Discussion on meeting dates, times, and location
• Ways to incentivize attendance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 131 Terminal development, a 1.7 million-square-foot research and development campus. The Commission will also consider consent items, including approval of a master sign program and design review for a life science campus at Veterans and Oyster Point Boulevards.

• Public hearing on Draft EIR for 131 Terminal Court R&D campus (through August 5, 2024)
• Consent item: Master Sign Program and Design Review for life science campus at Veterans/Oyster Point
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Community Development Block Grant Standing Committee of the City Council

The Community Development Block Grant Standing Committee will hold a study session to consider amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting. No dollar amounts or project-specific changes are listed on the agenda.

• Study session on amending the CDBG FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
• Motion to approve minutes from April 2, 2024

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for August 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

City Council

The City Council will consider placing a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot to update the business license tax. Other items include accepting a $28.8 million state grant for the SSF PUC Housing Project and authorizing a $346,320 design contract for Complete Streets improvements. The council will also introduce ordinances regulating signs on parked vehicles and protecting door-to-door campaigning in multi-unit buildings. The consent calendar includes budget amendments and a lease amendment.

• Consideration of business license tax measure for November 2024 ballot
• Acceptance of $28,817,500 Infill Infrastructure Grant for SSF PUC Housing Project
• Authorization of $346,320 design budget for Complete Streets Improvements Project
• Introduction of ordinance regulating signs on motor vehicles (Chapter 10.78)
• Introduction of ordinance protecting door-to-door campaigning in multi-unit buildings (Chapter 10.80)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hear a presentation on a Cultural Activities Grant from Stir Fry Stories and Amir Esfahani, along with a Capital Projects Update and subcommittee reports. The only action item is approval of the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Report on Cultural Activities Grant from Stir Fry Stories and Amir Esfahani
• Capital Projects Update from the Deputy Director
• Subcommittee Reports by Business Manager
• Motion to approve June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items

Library Board

This is a routine meeting with staff reports, approval of June minutes, and updates on the youth commission and library programs. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 18, 2024
• Library director's report for July
• Library staffing update and introduction of new staff
• Youth Commission update by Assistant Library Director
• Introduction of new Youth Poet in Residence and rollout of new city website

Planning Commission

This agenda is a procedural notice confirming that the July 18, 2024, regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in person.

• July 18, 2024, regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the Bike Lanes for the Boulevards project and the Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program (2024). It will also receive a police quarterly report on accident statistics in South San Francisco. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program presentation by DEI Officer Devin Stenhouse
• Bike Lanes for the Boulevards presentation by Senior Engineer Lawrence Henriquez (includes Westborough and presentation boards)
• Police Quarterly Report on accident statistics by Police Corporal Jesse Ledesma
• Approval of the March 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period and items from BPAC members and staff

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The Parks and Recreation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The regular meeting of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety scheduled for July 15, 2024, has been canceled. The next special meeting is set for August 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This meeting of the South San Francisco City Council was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will hear a presentation on Bike Lanes for Boulevards by Senior Civil Engineer Lawrence Henriquez. The commission will also review the TAC 2405 agenda and minutes, and discuss upcoming items including a Downtown Walk/Special Meeting in September and a presentation to the City Council.

• Bike Lanes for Boulevards presentation
• TAC 2405 agenda with attachments and minutes review
• Commission presentation to City Council (September or October)
• Downtown Walk/Special Meeting (September)
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will consider a resolution to change time limits and permit parking allocation in Parking Lot 1 under Municipal Code 11.56.020. They will also approve prior meeting minutes, review a monthly financial report, and discuss upcoming items like a parking occupancy study and rate updates.

• Resolution modifying time limits and permit parking space allocation in Parking Lot 1
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly Expenditure & Revenue Report for Parking Fund YTD FY 2023-24
• Parking Permits Sold Report YTD FY 2023-24
• Discussion of upcoming parking occupancy study and rate updates

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss the status of monthly stipends and required paperwork, plan a visit from Kishiwada students as part of the Sister Cities program in August 2025, hear a presentation on library educational programs for youth, and build the next agenda. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of status of monthly stipends and required paperwork
• Discussion of visit by Kishiwada students as part of Sister Cities program in August 2025
• Presentation by Supervising Library Specialist Monte Gordon on the Library's educational programs for youth
• Agenda building for future meetings

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission scheduled for July 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for July 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancellation only; no items were on the agenda.

Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Youth Commission scheduled for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024.

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency scheduled for June 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is set for July 24, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2024-25. Consent calendar items include accepting the completion of Orange Memorial Park Sports Field ($11,471,850), authorizing shuttle service agreements with Parking Company of America ($2,095,835) and the Town of Colma ($30,000), and accepting grant funds for literacy programs. Administrative business includes a study session on updating the Business License Tax structure and facilitated community conversations on reuse of decommissioned city facilities.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Master Fee Schedule for FY 2024-25
• Acceptance of Orange Memorial Park Sports Field construction completion ($11,471,850)
• Shuttle services agreement with Parking Company of America, LLC ($2,095,835) and Colma ($30,000), plus $26,000 Measure K grant for Veterans Village extension
• Three-year software support agreement with CentralSquare Inc. ($246,853)
• Five-year copier procurement and maintenance agreement with The Swenson Group ($457,520)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution finding that the proposed fiscal year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City's General Plan. The Commission will also approve the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Resolution finding FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plan (Government Code Section 65401)
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on renewing co-sponsorships for fiscal year 2024-25. They will also receive a capital projects update and hear presentations on National Parks and Recreation Month. Public comment is open on any item not on the agenda.

• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Co-Sponsorship Renewals (decision item)
• Capital Projects Update from Deputy Director Philip Vitale
• Celebrating July as National Parks and Recreation Month
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Library Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes from May 28, receiving the Library Director's June report, reviewing communications and statistics, and discussing a staffing update. Public comment is invited. No major decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from May 28, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Library Director's Report for June 2024
• Communications and Statistics update
• Library Staffing Update

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Municipal Code to implement Housing Element programs, update accessory dwelling unit regulations, and make other zoning revisions. Other consent items include a salary increase for Council members, several contracts for landscape maintenance (totaling over $718,000) and worker's compensation claims ($827,973), and a $345,717 request for a bike lane project. A presentation will be given on the Grand Avenue and Airport Blvd Streetscape Improvement Project, and a public hearing is scheduled for an amendment to the CDBG Consolidated Plan adding an economic development goal.

• Ordinance amending Title 20 zoning code for Housing Element implementation and ADU updates
• Ordinance increasing City Council member salaries
• Landscape maintenance contracts: Frank & Grossman ($323,195) and Gothic Landscaping ($395,187)
• Worker's compensation claims administration agreement with Intercare Holdings ($827,973 over 3 years)
• Request for $345,717 in transportation funds for Junipero Serra Blvd Buffered Bike Lane Enhancement Project

Traffic Safety Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Parking Place Commission

The June 11, 2024 regular meeting of the South San Francisco Parking Place Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission scheduled for June 6, 2024 has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on June 20, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee will review and approve minutes from April 3, 2024, then discuss the planning phase of the FY 2023-24 audit for Measure W funds. The committee will also receive an informational report on the FY 2023-24 financial update and the FY 2024-25 proposed budget for Measure W.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY 2023-24 South San Francisco Audit – Planning Phase
• Informational report on Measure W FY 2023-24 financials update and FY 2024-25 proposed budget

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The June 5, 2024, regular meeting of the South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The agenda is procedural boilerplate containing only a cancellation notice and contact information. No substantive items or decisions were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items
• Next special meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will hear a presentation on AmeriCorps and a report on the Youth Poet-in-Residence contest and library programs. They will consider a resolution to permanently move their meeting location to the Young Adult Library at 901 Civic Campus Way. A motion to cancel the July 1 regular meeting and hold a special meeting on July 8 is also on the agenda.

• Presentation on AmeriCorps by Dana Billings, Management Fellow
• Report on SSF Youth Poet-in-Residence poetry contest and upcoming library programs
• Resolution to move Youth Commission meetings to the Young Adult Library at 901 Civic Campus Way
• Motion to cancel July 1 regular meeting and hold a special meeting on July 8
• Change of Youth Commission staff liaison (reported in item 2)

Cultural Arts Commission

The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Submission related to cultural arts programs. They will also present the 2024 Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship Award recipients and hear subcommittee reports. The commission will consider approving the minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation of 2024 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship Award recipients
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget submission for cultural arts programs
• Subcommittee reports from Cultural Arts Commission members
• Motion to approve minutes of April 23, 2024 meeting

Library Board

The South San Francisco Library Board will review the FY 2024-25 library budget update and consider a motion to cancel the June 25 regular meeting and hold a special meeting on June 18 instead. The agenda also includes a staffing update, introduction of new staff, and a presentation on the Summer Learning Challenge. Public comment is accepted on any agenda item.

• Motion to cancel June 25 regular meeting and hold special meeting on June 18
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Library Budget Update
• Library Staffing Update & Introduction of New Staff
• Summer Learning Challenge presentation by Han-Ching Wong
• Review and approval of draft minutes from April 23 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding updates to Title 20 of the Municipal Code for housing and accessory dwelling unit regulations. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items involving construction, design, and service agreements.

• Public hearing on Title 20 municipal code amendments for housing element programs
• $190,000 amendment to Lotus Water contract for Storm Drain Master Plan
• $307,433 amendment to Draegers, Inc. contract for Training Tower Maintenance Project
• $587,846 agreement with Dorman Associates for Westborough Preschool Project design
• Rejection of the sole bid for 2024 Street Surface Seal and Citywide School Improvements Project

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This is a notice that the regularly scheduled meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2024. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting of May 22, 2024, cancelled
• Next regular meeting: June 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation operating budget and fee review. Presentations include the Middle School Sports Awards and the 2024 Concert in the Park update. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the April 16 meeting.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation Operating Budget Submission Update and Fee Review
• 2024 Concert in the Park Update (presentation)
• Middle School Sports Awards (presentation)
• Calendar of Events and Administrative Updates (presentations)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2024

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission will consider approving meeting minutes from March and April 2024, then finalize their schedule for tabling at the June 1 South City Pride celebration and discuss display options. A sub-committee will also provide an update on a potential commissioner webpage.

• Motion to approve meeting minutes for March 18, 2024
• Motion to approve meeting minutes for April 15, 2024
• Finalize schedule for tabling at June 1 South City Pride celebration
• Discuss display options for the Pride celebration
• Webpage sub-committee update on a potential commissioner webpage

Special City Council

This special meeting consists only of closed session items: conference with real property negotiators regarding terms for properties on DNA Way, Point San Bruno Blvd, and Cabot Road with Genentech, and conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee organizations. No public action items are scheduled.

• Closed session: real property negotiation with Genentech for DNA Way, Point San Bruno Blvd, and portion of Cabot Road
• Closed session: labor negotiation with Teamsters Local 856, AFSCME Local 829, and unrepresented groups

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution regarding the County of San Mateo's acquisition of real property. The item involves making findings for General Plan Conformity for the site located at 721 Airport Boulevard.

• General Plan Conformity for property acquisition at 721 Airport Boulevard (APN 012-146-140)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the Traffic Advisory Committee and prepare updates for the City Council. The agenda also includes announcements regarding California Daylighting Law and upcoming local events.

• Approval of April 9, 2024, Joint Special Meeting Minutes
• Review of March and April Traffic Advisory Committee minutes
• Commission Updates to City Council scheduled for Summer 2024
• Discussion of California Daylighting Law (SB 413)

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will consider approving April 2024 joint meeting minutes and receive staff reports on year-to-date parking fund expenditures and revenue, as well as parking permits sold. The commission will also discuss updates to present to the City Council this summer and upcoming items including a parking study, parking rates update, and a P3 project update.

• Approval of joint special meeting minutes with Traffic Safety Commission from April 9, 2024
• Monthly Expenditure & Revenue Report for Parking Fund – YTD FY 2023-24
• Parking Permits Sold Report – YTD FY 2023-24
• Commission updates to City Council (Summer 2024)
• Upcoming items: Parking Study update, Parking Rates update, P3 Project update (ECD)

Budget Standing Committee of the City Council

The Budget Standing Committee will hear reports on the proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The committee also considers approving the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting.

• Report on the City of South San Francisco Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Report on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Motion to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan and consider several consent items including a $5 million Safe Streets grant application, a $264,000 cybersecurity contract, and donations to the library. The main administrative business is a resolution calling for an immediate permanent bilateral ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, and humanitarian aid. Other items include accepting grants from the Woodlawn Foundation and Friends of the Library, and approving a Community Advisory Committee Charter for anti-displacement efforts.

• Public hearing and resolution on FY 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan, including $88,150 from Housing Trust Fund for housing and homeless prevention
• Resolution authorizing grant application up to $5,000,000 for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program for High Injury Network safety improvements
• Resolution approving cybersecurity services agreement with Beazley Security, LLC for $264,000 over two years
• Resolution accepting $30,500 from Woodlawn Foundation for Gene Mullin Community Learning Center after-school and summer homework program
• Resolution calling for immediate permanent bilateral ceasefire, hostage release, and humanitarian aid to Gaza

School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council

The School District Liaison Standing Committee will receive updates on several joint city-school district initiatives, including workforce housing at Foxridge, the School Resource Officer program, and traffic calming near schools. The committee will also discuss bond project schedules and childcare MOU status. Action items include approving previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion on workforce housing at Foxridge
• School Resource Officers (SRO) update from Police Chief
• Bond Project Schedule Update - Westborough Middle School Traffic Queuing Project
• Traffic Calming Projects Near Schools Update
• Youth In Government Program Update

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will consider a resolution to permanently move its meetings to the Young Adult Library at 901 Civic Campus Way. They will also hear a presentation on Soul Stroll from BACHAC, review their bylaws, and receive updates on the Youth Poet-in-Residence program and other library activities.

• Resolution to move Youth Commission meetings to Young Adult Library (901 Civic Campus Way)
• Presentation on Soul Stroll by Lisa Tealer (Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council)
• Review of Youth Commission Bylaws
• Updates on Youth Poet-in-Residence and library programs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for May 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The May 1, 2024 regular meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in person.

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This notice cancels the meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency originally scheduled for March 27, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for April 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items are listed for the April 24 meeting.

• Cancellation of the March 27, 2024 meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
• Next meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider presentations and six proclamations, then vote on a consent calendar including a $90,455 contract amendment with Kimley-Horn and acceptance of the FY2022-23 Single Audit. Under administrative business, the council will receive an update on 2024 priorities and consider a resolution approving the Community Advisory Committee Charter for the Residential and Commercial Anti-Displacement Roadmap.

• Resolution to authorize a $90,455 First Amendment to a Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn (total not to exceed $240,115) for IT services
• Resolution accepting the Single Audit report for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Resolution approving the Community Advisory Committee Charter for the Residential and Commercial Anti-Displacement Roadmap
• Update on City Council 2024 Priorities for the quarter ending March 31, 2024
• Proclamations recognizing Arab American Heritage Month, Fair Housing Month, Older Americans Month, Hepatitis Awareness Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss and potentially decide on relocating the Evohelix sculpture to Centennial Way Park South, and recommend recipients for the 2024 Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship. The agenda also includes a quarterly report on public art requirements from developers, consolidation of quarterly art show subcommittees, and a proposed cancellation of the summer commission meeting. Routine items like approving minutes and receiving subcommittee reports are also scheduled.

• Public Art Requirement - Quarterly Developers Report
• Cancellation of Summer Commission Meeting
• Relocation of Evohelix sculpture to Centennial Way Park South
• Recommendations for 2024 Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship recipients
• Quarterly Art Show Subcommittees Consolidation

Library Board

The Library Board will review and approve draft minutes from March 26, 2024, and discuss an update to the City Council. The board will also continue discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Library Budget and the Budget Narrative. Staff reports and public comment are scheduled.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from March 26, 2024 meeting
• Library Board update to City Council
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Library Budget Discussion Update
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Narrative
• Library Director’s Report for April 2024

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 20 of the Municipal Code to implement Housing Element policies, update ADU regulations, and make minor clarifications. Consent items include approving March minutes and a sign program for 230 East Grand Avenue. Administrative items include review of the 2023 Genentech Annual Report and a Brown Act training presentation.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendments to implement Housing Element programs and update accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Consent calendar: sign program for existing life science campus at 230 East Grand Avenue
• Consideration of 2023 Genentech Master Plan Annual Report
• Presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act for Planning Commission training

Mock City Council

The Mock City Council is holding a special meeting to decide on several administrative items. The largest is a $185.5 million construction contract for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements on Junipero Serra and Westborough Boulevards. Other items include extending the Community Wellness Crisis Response Team co-response model, purchasing 35 police mobile computers for $204,299, adopting the Centennial Way Trail Master Plan, and accepting donations and grants.

• Extension of Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Mental Health Clinician co-response model beyond two-year pilot (Item 5)
• Purchase agreement with CDCE Inc. for 35 police mobile computers, not to exceed $204,299 (Item 6)
• Construction contract with Gomez Construction Inc. for Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project, $185,500,742 (Item 7)
• Donation of 30 soccer balls and 50 uniforms from Solo Soccer Shop valued at $5,000 for youth soccer league (Item 10)
• Grant of $10,000 from Pacific Library Partnership for podcasting equipment and teen services in new Library | Parks and Recreation Center (Item 11)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will vote on approving March 19 meeting minutes and on canceling the summer meeting. They will also hear presentations on new employees, awards, a Senior Advisory Committee update, and a Movie Night update.

• Motion to approve meeting minutes from March 19, 2024
• Cancellation of Summer Commission Meeting
• Introduction of New Employees
• California Parks and Recreation Society District IV Awards
• Move Night Update

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety will discuss moving regular meetings to the Library | Parks and Recreation Center, volunteering at Every Kid Deserves a Bike program events, and reviewing upcoming city events for possible tabling. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 26, 2024, and public comment.

• Consider relocating regular meetings to the Library | Parks and Recreation Center
• Consider volunteering at Every Kid Deserves a Bike program events
• Review upcoming City events for tabling opportunities
• Approve minutes from February 26, 2024

Special City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to negotiate the price and terms for acquiring properties at 226-230 Grand Ave., 232-238 Grand Ave., and 240-246 Grand Ave. from Giffra Enterprises. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).

• Closed session for real property negotiations on three Grand Avenue addresses
• Negotiating parties: City of South San Francisco and Giffra Enterprises
• Agency negotiators include ECD Director Nell Selander, Housing Manager Danielle Thoe, and City Attorney Sky Woodruff
• Items under negotiation: price and terms

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including loans for affordable housing developments at 500 and 522 Linden, a police drone purchase using asset forfeiture funds, and a bridge maintenance project. A presentation on the property tax Vehicle License Fee shortfall will be given. Under administrative business, the council will vote on the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report for the police department.

• Resolution authorizing $136,048 from Police Asset Forfeiture Funds for purchase of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) with Axon Air
• Resolution approving $740,000 in state and local funds for Grand Avenue Bridges preventative maintenance (Project ST1804)
• Predevelopment loan of $1,076,383 for 65 affordable housing units at 522 Linden (Low/Mod-Income Housing Asset Fund)
• Predevelopment loan of $556,789 for 80 senior affordable housing units at 500 Linden (Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds)
• Resolution approving the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report for the South San Francisco Police Department (AB 481)

Joint Special Meeting of the Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission

This joint special meeting of the Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission will include a presentation on commission roles and responsibilities from the City Attorney's Office. Staff will also report on parking district revenue and expenditures year-to-date for FY 2023-24, and on parking permits sold. Upcoming items such as a parking study, parking rates update, and the P3 project will be discussed.

• Presentation on Parking Place Commission and Traffic Safety Commission roles and responsibilities
• Parking District Revenue & Expenditures YTD FY 2023-24 report
• Parking Permits Sold Report YTD FY 2023-24
• Upcoming parking study update
• Upcoming parking rates update

Budget Standing Committee of the City Council

The Budget Standing Committee of the South San Francisco City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the City's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.

• Motion to approve minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting
• Report and discussion on FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by Director of Finance Karen Chang

Youth Commission

The South San Francisco Youth Commission will hold a special meeting on April 8, 2024. They will hear presentations from Mayor James Coleman, a proposal for a STEM Summer Fair, and a discussion on transitioning the commission from the City Manager's Office to the Library Services Department. The meeting includes public comment and items from commissioners.

• Presentation by Mayor James Coleman
• Presentation on possible STEM Summer Fair by Commissioner Edward Tian
• Presentation on transition of Youth Commission from City Manager's Office to Library Services Department

Planning Commission

The South San Francisco Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting will be held on April 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The regular meeting of the Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee scheduled for April 3, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
• Next meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee will hold a special meeting to receive an informational report on Measure W's FY 2023-24 financials from Finance Director Karen Chang. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its February 7, 2024 meeting. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Review and approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Informational report on Measure W FY 2023-24 financial update presented by Director of Finance Karen Chang

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The April 3, 2024 regular meeting of the South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; next regular meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024

Community Development Block Grant Standing Committee of the City Council

The CDBG Standing Committee will hold a study session on the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and Budget Allocation. The committee also will consider approving the minutes from its February 21, 2024 meeting.

• Motion to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting
• Study session on Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and Budget Allocation (Housing Manager Danielle Thoe and Economic and Community Development Director Nell Selander)

City Council

The City Council is set to consider an ordinance amending the sign code to allow four digital billboards along US 101, with a development agreement for a 65-foot tall digital billboard near 140 Beacon Avenue. A public hearing will be held on the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for housing, community, and economic development needs, and CDBG funding priorities. The council will also receive a report on the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, and hold a study session on potentially forming an Eastern Neighborhoods Community Facilities District.

• Ordinance to allow four digital billboards along US 101 corridor; development agreement with Outfront Foster Interstate LLC for a 65-foot tall digital billboard at 140 Beacon Avenue.
• Resolution authorizing application for State Prohousing Incentive Program funds.
• Public hearing on 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for housing, community, and economic development needs and CDBG funding priorities.
• Study session on potential formation of an Eastern Neighborhoods Community Facilities District.
• Closed session: real property negotiations for 366 Grand Avenue, 226-246 Grand Avenue parcels, and Sign Hill parcels.

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This meeting of the South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

• Meeting of March 27, 2024 cancelled
• Next meeting: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:30 PM

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hear a funding review for July 2023–February 2024 and discuss a sculpture for the Celeste Apartments private development. The commission will also receive presentations on art show awards and a Skyline College mural, consider nominations, and approve February minutes.

• Cultural Arts Funding Review, July 2023 – February 2024 (presentation)
• Items from Staff: Private Development – Celeste Apartments Sculpture (discussion)
• Skyline College 2024 Mural Presentation
• February 2024 Art Show Presentation to Award Recipients
• Motion to approve minutes from February 27, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a report regarding the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. This administrative business includes implementation progress documentation for both the General Plan and the Housing Element.

• Report regarding the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive updates on capital projects and the mid-year budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. Staff presentations include updates on Orange Memorial Park sports fields and a pickleball pilot court program.

• Capital Projects Update
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Update
• Orange Memorial Park Sports Field Update
• Pickleball Pilot Court Program update
• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The commission will hear staff updates on the status of the Municipal Services Building and a summary of the March 8 Public Safety Meeting. It will also consider approving minutes from February 26. A subcommittee will update on a potential commissioner webpage.

• Status update on the Municipal Services Building
• Summary of the Public Safety Meeting held March 8
• Motion to approve minutes from February 26, 2024
• Update from the Equity and Public Safety Webpage Sub-committee on a commissioner webpage

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment, development agreement, design review, and sign permit for a 65-foot tall, double-faced digital billboard on property adjacent to 140 Beacon Avenue. The consent calendar includes resolutions to continue a local emergency due to storm events, approve a $643,466 water service agreement for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center, and accept grants for the library and shoreline protection study. Administrative items include support for BRIDGE Housing's affordable housing grant application and acceptance of funding for El Camino Real complete streets study.

• Public hearing: digital billboard project at 140 Beacon Avenue (65-ft, double-faced) with zoning code amendment and development agreement
• Consent item: $643,466 agreement with California Water Service for Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center water services
• Consent item: resolution authorizing $256,347 state library grant for ESL program at Gene Mullin Community Learning Center
• Administrative business: resolution supporting BRIDGE Housing's AHSC grant application for affordable housing and anti-displacement strategy
• Administrative business: acceptance of $161,922 grant from San Mateo County Transportation Authority for El Camino Real Complete Streets project

Traffic Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission scheduled for March 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024.

Parking Place Commission

The regular meeting of the Parking Place Commission scheduled for March 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for April 9, 2024.

• Regular meeting cancelled.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission scheduled for March 7, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2024.

• Meeting canceled

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will consider approving the February 7 minutes, receive a presentation on the SamTrans Regional Transit Connections Plan, discuss the Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program for 2024, and hold annual reorganization. All items are for discussion or approval.

• Approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• SamTrans Regional Transit Connections Plan presentation
• Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program 2024 discussion
• Annual reorganization of committee officers

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting with two presentations: welcoming new commissioners and a presentation on the South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are informational only.

• Presentation welcoming new commissioners Alex Lau and Alejandra Ramirez
• Presentation on the South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence by Library Program Manager Han-Ching Wong

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

This agenda is a notice that the February 28, 2024 special meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to install a 65-foot digital billboard at 140 Beacon Avenue, requiring a zoning text amendment and development agreement. Other major actions include awarding a $38.27 million construction contract for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center and approving nuisance abatement assessments totaling over $193,000 on two properties. The council will also review the mid-year financial report and approve a new banking services agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase.

• Public hearing on a 65-foot digital billboard at 140 Beacon Avenue, including zoning amendment and development agreement with Outfront Foster Interstate, LLC
• Award of $34.79 million construction contract (total budget $38.27 million) to Wickman Development for Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center
• Nuisance abatement assessments: $46,859.16 at 146 Gardiner Avenue and $146,811.29 at 308 Susie Way
• Approval of a five-year banking services agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., with option to extend
• Mid-year financial update and proposed budget amendments for FY 2023-24

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will hear a report on incorporating public art into the design of a new park at Linden Avenue and Pine Avenue. Commissioners will also receive an update on the Italian American Citizens Club's Festa Italiana grant, review subcommittee reports, and consider approving January minutes. A motion to establish the Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship for 2024 is on the agenda.

• Process to incorporate public art into design of new park at Linden Avenue and Pine Avenue
• Report on Cultural Activities Grant from Italian American Citizens Club's Festa Italiana Celebration
• Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship 2024
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2024
• Subcommittee reports

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to consider a motion to amend the Suspension of Library Privileges Policy. The agenda also includes a presentation of a grant check from the San Bruno Community Foundation and updates on library statistics.

• Presentation of grant check from the San Bruno Community Foundation
• Discussion and Motion to Amend the Suspension of Library Privileges Policy
• Introduction or Status of New Library Board member
• Project Read - Trivia Challenge 2023 Recap
• E-Book Usage Statistics Summary

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety will hear presentations from Esri GIS and from Youth Enrichment Services and Early Learning Program supervisors. It will also discuss creating a webpage for the commission and forming sub-committees for targeted groups such as senior veterans and families with young children. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Presentation from Esri GIS software provider (Mike Brown)
• Presentation from SSF Youth Enrichment Services and Early Learning Program supervisors
• Update on City's application for NLC's Roadshow
• Discussion to create a Commission on Equity and Public Safety webpage
• Discussion to create sub-committees for senior veterans, families with young children, and other targeted groups

Community Development Block Grant Standing Committee of the City Council

The Community Development Block Grant Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from March 15, 2023, and to conduct a study session reviewing CDBG applications and discussing the fiscal year 2024-25 budget allocation. Public comment is limited to items on this agenda.

• Motion to approve the March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Study session to review Community Development Block Grant applications
• Study session to discuss fiscal year 2024-25 budget allocation for CDBG

Special City Council

This special meeting is solely dedicated to interviewing and appointing residents to multiple city advisory bodies, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cultural Arts Commission, Equity and Public Safety Commission, Housing Authority, Library Board, Measure W Citizens’ Oversight Committee, and Youth Commission. The council will review applicants, discuss terms, and make appointments to fill vacancies. No other business is scheduled.

• Interview schedule includes 10 applicants from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., e.g., Alejandra Ramirez for Youth Commission, Vivian Ramos for multiple positions.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: one partial term ending July 19, 2024; applicants Turner and Chouli.
• Cultural Arts Commission: two partial terms ending June 13, 2024 and June 13, 2026; five applicants including Turner, Fernandez, Dela Cruz Ingco.
• Equity and Public Safety Commission: one 2-year or 4-year term; applicants Bedigian, Turner, Fernandez, Chouli, Ramos.
• Youth Commission: two 2-year terms; applicants Ramirez and Lau.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on March 19, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider design review and a transportation demand management plan for a new seven-story office/R&D building with a detached parking garage at 439 Eccles Avenue. The commission will also consider consent calendar items including a master sign program for Southline Campus at 50 Tanforan Avenue, design review for a 195-unit multi-family development at 401 Cypress Avenue, and resolutions determining General Plan conformance for property acquisitions via tax sale and at 226-246 Grand Avenue. Additionally, the commission will conduct its annual reorganization of chair and vice chair.

• Public hearing: design review and TDM plan for 7-story office/R&D building at 439 Eccles Avenue
• Master sign program and design review for Phase 1 of Southline Campus at 50 Tanforan Avenue
• Design review for 195-unit multi-family development at 401 Cypress Avenue
• Resolution on General Plan conformance for acquisition of properties (APNs 091-022-010, etc.) via Chapter 8 Tax Sale
• Resolution on General Plan conformance for acquisition of properties at 226-246 Grand Avenue

Joint Special Meeting City Council and Successor Agency

This joint special meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency will consider a single consent-calendar item: a joint resolution authorizing the City Manager and Executive Director to execute the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Owner Participation Agreement. No other substantive business is listed.

• Joint resolution authorizing execution of Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Owner Participation Agreement

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to acquire 226-246 Grand Avenue for $7,160,000 using Commercial Linkage Fee funds, and will ratify a local emergency proclamation for the February 4 storm. Other agenda items include adopting the Broadband Master Plan, writing off $267,493.60 in uncollectible ambulance bills, and awarding a $326,799.98 contract for an access control system. Presentations cover a Black History Month proclamation, a downtown Property-Based Improvement District, and annual crime statistics.

• Acquisition of 226-246 Grand Avenue for $7,160,000 using Commercial Linkage Fee fund
• Ratification of local emergency proclamation for February 4 major storm
• Write-off of $267,493.60 in uncollectible ambulance billing accounts
• Award of $326,799.98 contract for LenelS2 access control system at fire and police facilities
• Acceptance of $40,000 grant from Woodlawn Foundation for Project Read literacy program

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss the City's Traffic Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and review minutes from the Traffic Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes a reorganization of the commission and upcoming discussion on roles and responsibilities.

• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting
• Reorganization of the Traffic Safety Commission
• Review of Traffic Advisory Committee January 24, 2024 minutes (TAC 2401)
• Discussion of active Traffic Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects as of 2.7.24
• Upcoming discussion on Roles & Responsibilities of the Traffic Safety Commission

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will meet to consider approval of January 2024 minutes, discuss internal reorganization, and review monthly expenditure and revenue reports for the Parking District through February 2024. The meeting is largely administrative, with no new ordinances or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reorganization of Parking Place Commission
• Monthly Expenditure and Revenue Report for Parking District - YTD FY 2023-2024
• Parking Permits Sold Report - YTD FY 2023-2024
• Upcoming items: Parking Study update, Parking Rates update, Roles & Responsibilities, P3 Project Update

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee will consider approving a resolution that acknowledges receipt of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and independently verifies the use of Measure W funds. The committee will also receive an informational update on FY 2023-24 financials and project status. Additionally, the agenda includes an annual reorganization of the committee and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution acknowledging FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approving memo to City Council verifying Measure W fund use
• Annual reorganization of the Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee
• Informational report on Measure W FY 2023-24 financials and project update
• Review and approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hear a police report on vehicle vs. pedestrian and bicyclist collision statistics for the fourth quarter of 2023. The committee will also consider letters of support for various grants and for JS Bike Lanes, and conduct its annual reorganization.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 1, 2023
• Police quarter report: Vehicle vs. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Collision Statistics for Q4 2023
• BPAC Letter of Support for grants, including CCAG_SMC Bike Education Program
• Letters of Support for JS Bike Lanes
• BPAC Annual Reorganization

School District Liaison Standing Committee of the City Council

The School District Liaison Standing Committee will hold a special meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on several initiatives, including the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program, the Joint Advisory Committee of the Child Care Master Plan, and collaboration on Sunshine Gardens Elementary School site improvements. Other items include a high school summer internship program, traffic/safe routes to school updates, youth government day, and the Every Kid Deserves a Bike program. The committee will also propose a schedule for quarterly meetings.

• Motion to approve minutes from March 1, 2023
• Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELOP) Program update
• Joint Advisory Committee of the SSF Child Care Master Plan update with summer school and after school registration alignment
• Sunshine Gardens Elementary School collaboration on site improvements
• Traffic/Safe Routes to School update

Youth Commission

The South San Francisco Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting featuring three presentations: on California's Youth Commissions, the DREAM Act and other financial aid opportunities, and Youth in Government Day. No formal actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational items and public comment.

• Presentation on California's Youth Commissions by Rohan Dalal of Hillsborough Youth Commission
• Presentation on the DREAM Act and financial aid opportunities by Elin Cervantes of SSFUSD
• Presentation on Youth in Government Day by Devin Stenhouse, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer

Budget Standing Committee of the City Council

The Budget Standing Committee will review the FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Financial Report as of December 31, 2023, and consider proposed budget amendments for the City Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets. They will also vote on approval of minutes from the May 31, 2023 meeting.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Financial Report
• Proposed budget amendments for City Operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets
• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The South San Francisco Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024.

• None – meeting cancelled

Library Board

The South San Francisco Library Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on amending the Main Library Group Study and Meeting Room Use Policy, elect 2024 officers, and approve draft minutes from November 2023. Staff will report on library operations and the Library/Parks and Recreation Center update. Public comment is accepted.

• Discussion and motion to amend Main Library Group Study and Meeting Room Use Policy
• Election of 2024 Board officers
• Review and approval of draft minutes from November 28, 2023 Board meeting
• Introduction of new staff: Philecia Harris (Librarian II, Adult Services) and Bobby Leiva (Librarian II, Youth Services)
• Library Director's Report and Communications/Statistics

Special City Council

The South San Francisco City Council will hold a special meeting retreat to discuss and prioritize initiatives for 2024. The agenda includes reviewing the General Plan's values and guiding principles, 2023 community survey data, department initiatives and deliverables, and a calendar of events and proclamations. The council will also consider and prioritize suggested new initiatives.

• Review of Values and Guiding Principles from the General Plan
• Presentation of 2023 Community Survey Data
• Discussion of Department Initiatives and Deliverables
• Calendar of Events and Proclamations for 2024
• Discussion and Prioritization of Suggested New Initiatives

City Council

At this meeting, the City Council will conduct the second reading and adoption of an ordinance approving a Development Agreement with HCP Forbes, LLC for the Vantage Life Science Campus at 420-490 Forbes Boulevard. The consent calendar includes routine items: acceptance of $4,069 in election funding, approval of fire department inspections, and recycling program funds. The council will also consider administrative items including a $290,818 audit contract, a $200,000 state grant for a bike program, and a $100,000 labor relations consulting agreement. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and property negotiations on Sign Hill parcels.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance for Vantage Life Science Campus development agreement (DA22-0005) at 420-490 Forbes Boulevard
• Professional services agreement with Maze & Associates for independent audit services, up to $290,818
• Appropriation of $200,000 state grant for Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program
• Professional services agreement with Boucher Law, PC for labor relations consulting, $100,000
• Closed session: real property negotiations for parcels on Sign Hill with Syme Venture Partners

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to discuss 2024 program changes and subcommittee reorganization. The commission will also consider electing officers and a resolution to change the monthly meeting date.

• Presentation on Cultural Arts Program Changes for 2024
• Subcommittee Reorganization and 2024 Cultural Arts Goals questionnaire results
• Election of Officers
• Resolution to modify meeting date to the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
• Discussion on awarding stipends to art show judges or contributors

Library Board

The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees scheduled for January 23, 2024 has been cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for January 30, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Community Room.

• Regular meeting of January 23, 2024, cancelled.
• Special meeting scheduled for January 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will consider approving its internal committee structure. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Discussion and approval of Youth Commission Committee Structure

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety will vote on finalizing its 2024 goals, elect officers, and approve prior meeting minutes. Staff also report on a Lunar New Year art show, an NLC Roadshow application, and the commission's website page. The February meeting may be rescheduled due to the Presidents Day holiday.

• Finalize 2024 goals for the Commission on Equity and Public Safety
• Election of officers
• Motion to approve minutes from December 4, 2023
• Discussion to reschedule February meeting due to Presidents Day
• Application submission to NLC’s Roadshow on behalf of SSF

Cultural Arts Commission

The regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting mentioned is for the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 27, 2024.

Planning Commission

This regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2024.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on capital projects and the 2024 special event calendar. They will also consider approval of October 2023 meeting minutes and elect officers for the coming term.

• Capital Projects Update from Deputy Director Philip Vitale
• 2024 Special Event Calendar Update from Director Greg Mediati
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 17, 2023
• Election of Commission officers

City Council

The South San Francisco City Council will vote on a consent calendar and administrative business items. Key decisions include a $253,394 server hardware contract, purchase of tax-delinquent remnant parcels, and $61,719.33 for police less-lethal launchers. The council will also discuss a $387,600 anti-displacement roadmap, a $147,500 emergency rental assistance budget amendment, and acquisition of a below-market-rate unit. A closed session is scheduled for real property negotiations on Grand Avenue parcels.

• Professional services agreement with Dell Marketing LP for server hardware, not to exceed $253,394.
• Purchase of remnant parcels (APNs 091022010, 091022020, 091022030, 091025010, 091034080, 015031090) at County tax sale.
• Use of $61,719.33 in Police Asset Forfeiture Funds for less-lethal launchers and optics.
• Resolution authorizing $387,600 agreement with HR&A Advisors for an anti-displacement roadmap.
• Budget amendment appropriating $147,500 for Emergency Rental Assistance Program and acquisition of BMR unit at 2230 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 3105.

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss and set its goals, expectations, and opportunities for 2024. The consent calendar includes approval of the December 12, 2023, meeting minutes. There will be no review of Traffic Advisory Committee items as the December 2023 meeting was cancelled.

• Discussion of Traffic Safety Commission 2024 Goals, Expectations and Opportunities
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 12, 2023

Parking Place Commission

This regular meeting includes discussion of the Parking Place Commission's 2024 goals, expectations, and opportunities, along with a review of the monthly expenditure and revenue report for the Parking District through the current fiscal year. The consent calendar covers approval of the December 12, 2023 minutes.

• Discussion of Parking Place Commission 2024 Goals, Expectations and Opportunities
• Monthly Expenditure and Revenue Report for Parking District – YTD FY 2023-2024

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 4, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024. No business was conducted.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The January 3, 2024 regular meeting of the South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024.