Leah Lockhart

This document outlines the City Council's priorities and action plan for the City of South San Francisco for the years 2025 and 2026. The plan is structured around five major focus areas: Housing and Supportive Services, Infrastructure and the Environment, Modern and Sustainable Organization, Quality of Life, and Welcoming and Connected Community. It details specific initiatives and actions aimed at encouraging balanced housing supply, addressing air quality concerns, enhancing infrastructure, ensuring financial sustainability, supporting staff retention, implementing childcare plans, fostering a sustainable retail environment, engaging with labor groups, updating zoning codes, and promoting community engagement and partnerships.

The council meeting included staff presentations regarding upcoming community events such as a library program and the annual Police, Sheriff, and Firefighter Award Banquet. Proclamations were issued for Women's History Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. A proposal for a new multi-family residential apartment building was reviewed. Additionally, council members shared updates on community projects and events. Finally, the council authorized the acceptance of a $10,000 grant from the California State Library to support classroom libraries at the new Westboro preschool.

The City Council meeting featured several announcements regarding library events, including an American Revolution popup exhibition and a film screening of Hamilton. Staff provided details about an upcoming community centennial bike cruise event. A proclamation was presented to Genentech in recognition of its 50th anniversary in South San Francisco, highlighting the company's historical impact and its future commitments to innovation and community investment. Additionally, a presentation was given by SamTrans regarding a potential Bay Area transit revenue measure, with information on local funding allocations and public engagement efforts.

The City Council meeting featured several staff updates, including the announcement of a traveling pop-up exhibition on the American Revolution, a film screening in honor of National Library Week, and upcoming tenant-landlord workshops. The council recognized a resident for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award with a focus on firearm suicide prevention. Additionally, the meeting included proclamations designating April as National Library Week and Fair Housing Month. Council members provided updates on their attendance at community events, such as the Peninsula Council of Lions annual awards banquet and a check presentation for the Westboro Early Childhood Education Center. Discussion also touched upon runway construction at the airport and public access to restrooms at Westboro facilities.

The commission reviewed an application for the design and construction of a new 7,000 square-foot preschool facility at Westboro Park to increase enrollment capacity. The discussion covered site integration, accessibility improvements for the park, operational details of the daycare, energy efficiency measures, and consistency with city planning goals. The design review board previously recommended approval, and the project also received community support.