Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in South San Francisco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Downtown parking rates increase
Metered rates went up 25 cents an hour and permits $10 a month as of October 9, with new loading zones being installed downtown.
Crane truck purchase for public works fleet
The city was set to buy a new Freightliner 114SD crane truck for up to $488,274.93, adding to its public works equipment fleet.
2020s census question and AI/cybersecurity concerns
Councilmember Coleman asked staff to work with federal lobbyists on a letter opposing a citizenship question on the 2030 census, and proposed a three-part AI safety plan covering breach response, staff AI-use policies, and community cybersecurity training.
State, Federal Advocacy and Grant Writing Contracts
The city is spending about $546,000 over multiple years on lobbyists and a grant writer to chase state and federal funding. Councilmembers debated whether a federal contract makes sense now, but agreed to try it for two years.
Pension prefunding trust exploration
The city's pension costs have doubled over seven years to about $36.6 million a year. A Section 115 trust — targeting around $24 million — could smooth bad years and earn better returns, but the council wants more information before choosing between single- and multi-employer structures.
CDBG Funding for Community Services
The city expects about $456,000 in federal CDBG funds plus roughly $200,000 in city housing funds. Eight nonprofits testified; federal citizenship-status rules have pushed some services to city funding. The subcommittee finalizes recommendations March 6.