South San Francisco, CA

Planning Commission

Youth Commission

City Council

The South San Francisco City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments to update accessory dwelling unit regulations to comply with state law and to allow residential entitlements to be extended by up to two years. The council will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a $1.94 million increase to the Axon police equipment contract, amendments to contracts for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center, and several library funding acceptances. A closed session is scheduled to discuss negotiations for the sale of vacant city property at 356 Grand Avenue.

• Ordinance amending Title 20 to update ADU regulations to comply with state law
• Ordinance to allow residential entitlements to be extended by up to two years
• Resolution approving $1,937,507.88 increase to Axon contract for body-worn cameras, Tasers, and related services
• Resolutions approving amendments to Swinerton ($483,945) and ELS Architecture ($211,429) contracts for Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center
• Closed session on real property negotiation for 356 Grand Avenue with Ben Tre Group

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION

The South San Francisco Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 26, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
• Contact City Clerk's Office at (650) 877-8518 for information

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the July 2026 Art Show awards, the 2026 Jack Drago Youth Art Intern update, and subcommittee reports. They will also consider approving the June 23, 2026 minutes and discuss the finalists for the South San Francisco 2026 Election Sticker Contest. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation of July 2026 Art Show awards
• Update on 2026 Jack Drago Youth Art Intern
• Subcommittee reports
• Motion to approve June 23, 2026 minutes
• South San Francisco 2026 Election Sticker Contest finalists

Library Board

The South San Francisco Library Board will hold a regular meeting to review staff updates on Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding, library statistics, and recruitment. The only formal action item is the approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No new ordinances, contracts, or budget changes are listed for decision.

• Motion to approve minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting
• Update on Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding
• Library Director’s Report
• Library Recruitments Update

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The special meeting of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety scheduled for August 24, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM in person. No agenda items were discussed.

• Special meeting canceled
• Next meeting set for September 21, 2026

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 3, 2026

Special City Council

The South San Francisco City Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointing the only candidates for City Council Districts 1 and 5, City Clerk, and City Treasurer, or to call a November election. The council will also interview and consider appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Youth Commission, Library Board, and Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Resolution to appoint Aysha Pamukcu (District 1), Eduard 'Eddie' Flores (District 5), Rosa Govea Acosta (City Clerk), and Frank Risso (City Treasurer) or proceed to November 3, 2026 election
• Interviews for Youth Commission applicants: Angela Tian, Danice Sygaco, Benjamin Kwong, Jamie Yu, Nyla Macairan
• Interviews for Library Board applicants: Demetria Vong-Spillan, Lily Ching, Maximilian Hollenback, Tabitha Lee, Gale Yip, Ava Romero
• Interview for Equity & Public Safety Commission: Stephanie Campos De Broi
• Interview for Parking Place Commission: Dana Abarca

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting with presentations on the 2026 Concert in the Park series and Park Division projects at Orange Memorial Park. The commission will also review its calendar of events, receive administrative updates, and vote to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting. Public comments are accepted in writing before the meeting.

• Concert in the Park 2026 update presented by Recreation Manager Laura Armanino
• Park Division projects at Orange Memorial Park reported by Parks Division Manager Joshua Richardson
• Calendar of events review
• Administrative updates
• Motion to approve minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held jointly with the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and other local agencies to discuss the in-lieu Vehicle License Fee (VLF) shortfall. The council will hear presentations on the shortfall's projections, its impact on county and city budgets and public services, and next steps. The agenda is largely a study session with no voting items beyond procedural approvals.

• Study session on in-lieu Vehicle License Fee (VLF) shortfall and current projections
• Discussion of past unreimbursed shortfalls and efforts to resolve them
• Budget impacts by jurisdiction and potential effects on public services
• Action to adopt County Board agenda and approve chair and clerk for the multiagency meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar with routine items, including contracts, grants, and budget amendments. The most consequential item is a $1.94 million increase to the Axon police equipment contract for body-worn cameras, Tasers, and related services. The council will also consider a $1.55 million landscaping contract, a $281,128 ADA transition plan, and a $250,399 CHP grant for police overtime.

• Axon Enterprise contract amendment: additional $1,937,507.88 for body-worn cameras, Tasers, video software, cloud storage; new total $2,737,507.88
• Gothic Landscaping contract: $1,546,279.64 for 24-month landscape maintenance (Common Greens and Right-of-Way)
• Bureau Veritas ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan: $281,127.58
• CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant: $250,398.57 for police overtime and equipment
• Sale of Below Market Rate housing unit at 2210 Gellert Boulevard, Unit 5107

Parking Place Commission

The regular meeting of the Parking Place Commission scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM in person. No business items are listed for this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 8, 2026, 5:00 PM

Traffic Safety Commission

The regular meeting of the South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 8, 2026, at 5:30 pm in person.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 8, 2026, 5:30 pm, in person

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for August 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026.

Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to review financial reports and receive a presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 29, 2026, meeting.

• Informational report on Measure W fund balance and expenditures for FY 2025-26
• Presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act by Assistant City Attorney Isabell Thevessen
• Review and approval of April 29, 2026 meeting minutes

Joint Special Meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Traffic Safety Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Traffic Safety Commission are meeting to review transit and safety initiatives. The body will discuss the implementation of Phase 2 of the SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan and the Vision Zero Action Plan.

• SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan - Phase 2 Implementation
• Vision Zero Action Plan
• BPAC 2nd Quarter statistics
• Nomination for Community Advisory Committee member

Youth Commission

The South San Francisco Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to review updates from staff and discuss several new initiatives, including a gardening project, a collaboration on voter stickers, and a potential event at Concert in the Park. The meeting will also include introductions, updates on past projects, and a roundtable discussion of new ideas.

• Introduction of new Library Youth Services Manager, Brittany Austin
• Updates to Homework Hub program
• Discussion of Youth Commission email use policies
• Proposed gardening project to beautify South San Francisco (Commissioner Trejo)
• Potential collaboration on 'I Voted' sticker project

Library Board

The Library Board will hear staff reports on the 2026 ALA annual conference, the conclusion of Measure K grant programming, and a director's report covering library operations, statistics, announcements, and recruitments. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the June 23 meeting. No major policy decisions or spending approvals are on the agenda.

• Measure K Grant Programming Wrap-Up (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
• American Library Association (ALA) 2026 Annual Conference Recap (Brian Malibiran)
• Motion to Approve Minutes from June 23, 2026 Library Board meeting

Cultural Arts Commission

This regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

Traffic Safety Commission

The South San Francisco Traffic Safety Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct procedural business, including reviewing minutes and public comment processes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Parking Place Commission

The Parking Place Commission will convene a special meeting at the Corporation Yard Conference Room to conduct routine procedural business. No substantive decisions or discussions on specific parking policies, fees, or projects are listed on the agenda.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive a Capital Projects Update and discuss Fiscal Year 2026-27 Co-Sponsorship Renewals. The meeting also includes a presentation on National Parks and Recreation Month.

• Capital Projects Update presented by Philip Vitale
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 Co-Sponsorship Renewals
• Approval of May 19, 2026, meeting minutes

Special City Council

The Special City Council will consider a resolution to amend the budget, allocating $1,442,000 from the Parkland Acquisition Fund (Fund 805) to purchase the property at 1229 Crestwood Drive for future park purposes. The amendment would also authorize the City Manager to execute the documents and actions needed to complete the acquisition. Public comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda.

• Resolution 27.007: Approve $1,442,000 from Parkland Acquisition Fund to acquire 1229 Crestwood Drive for future park use

Commission on Equity and Public Safety

The Commission on Equity and Public Safety will meet to determine agenda topics for a yearly retreat scheduled for September 21, 2026. The body will also decide on membership for a survey ad hoc committee and receive a communications update.

• Approval of June 15, 2026, meeting minutes
• Planning of agenda topics for the September 21, 2026, commission retreat
• Selection of commissioners for the survey ad hoc committee
• Update regarding the Communications Ad Hoc Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review recommendations for the City Council regarding a General Plan Amendment for open space and climate resilience. The body will also discuss proposed ordinances to extend residential entitlements and update accessory dwelling unit regulations.

• General Plan Amendment to comply with SB 1425 regarding open space, climate resilience, and rewilding
• Proposed ordinance to amend Title 20 (Zoning) to allow residential entitlements to be extended by up to two years
• Proposed ordinance to amend Title 20 (Zoning) to update accessory dwelling unit regulations to comply with state law

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a resolution finding that the city's purchase of 1229 Crestwood Drive complies with the General Plan and state law. The item appears on the consent calendar, so it will be approved without separate discussion. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Resolution confirming acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive meets General Plan and Government Code §65402
• Adoption of a policy limiting applicant presentations to 20 minutes and non‑applicant comments to 3 minutes

Special City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The body will meet with real property negotiators to discuss the price and terms for the property located at 1229 Crestwood Dr.

• Closed session regarding price and terms for property at 1229 Crestwood Dr. (APN 011-211-240)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend Title 20 (Zoning) to expand beekeeping as a permitted accessory use to all zoning districts and revise related standards. The consent calendar includes an exclusive negotiating rights agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 905 Linden Avenue, a $205,000 grant for electric vehicle firefighting equipment, and approval of the FY 2026-2027 wage and salary schedule. Other consent items cover acceptance of the $4.37 million Oyster Point Boulevard sewer project, grant applications for transportation projects, and a $1.94 million extended learning program agreement with the school district.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to expand beekeeping to all districts
• Exclusive negotiating rights agreement with Habitat for Humanity for 905 Linden Avenue
• Acceptance of $205,000 grant for specialized electric-vehicle firefighting equipment
• Approval of $1,940,100 agreement with South San Francisco Unified School District for expanded learning program
• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 wage and salary schedule for city employees

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss electronic communication and public records compliance, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and receive updates on subcommittees, the STEMsters program, and an engineering speaker panel. The meeting also includes a roundtable of project ideas and agenda building for future meetings.

• Discussion of electronic communication and public records compliance led by Assistant Library Director Adam Elsholz
• Motion to approve minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting
• Update on STEMsters Program by Commissioner Lee
• Update on Engineering Speaker Panel by Commissioner Yeung
• Roundtable of project ideas and updates

Planning Commission

The July 2, 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on July 16, 2026.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

This regular meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee includes a presentation on the Caltrain grade separation project and an update on the Mission Road Crossing with draft final plans. Other items involve discussion of LAZ Parking enforcement focus areas, updates on bicycle and pedestrian projects at South Linden Avenue developments, and approval of the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on any agenda item.

• Caltrain Grade Separation Presentation by Senior Engineer Angel Torres
• Mission Road Crossing Update with draft final plans
• Discussion on LAZ Parking enforcement areas of focus
• Update on bicycle and pedestrian projects at South Linden Avenue developments
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from June 3, 2026