California Record
South San Francisco
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Buenaflor Nicolas

District 3 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
7
Total speaking time
26:08
Avg per meeting
3:44
Segments
454

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Aug 2026[30]

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program oversight

The city pays about $3,000 per camera per year now; new vendors run $2,000-$3,000 per camera yearly, and early Flock termination would cost $20,000.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

sidewalk accessibility survey robots

The payoff is better-targeted sidewalk repairs and a stronger shot at grant money, though the city hasn't disclosed what the robot survey costs.

medium↑Mar 2026[18]

Future park in the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood

$1,442,000 from developer-paid park fees, not the general fund; the house will be rented out to offset maintenance costs.

high→Sep 2026[16]

Chestnut Avenue Intersection Median Safety Concerns

high↑May 2026[16]

ADU separate conveyance zoning amendment (AB 1033)

The city charges no impact fees on ADUs; only school district fees apply.

medium↑Oct 2026[16]

Zeta Drive block party permit costs

About $1,300 in permit and insurance costs for this event; a citywide fee policy could affect future neighborhood event budgets.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

SB 965 — Public library cards legislation

Candidates flagged limited event funding and reliance on the Friends of the Library endowment.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Downtown parking rates increase

Metered parking up $0.25/hour and permits up $10/month for downtown parkers.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Crane truck purchase for public works fleet

The purchase was capped at $488,274.93.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Youth civic engagement and the Youth Commission

high↑May 2026[14]

Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III completion

The total construction cost was set at $4,751,899.88.

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Legislative Platform Adoption

Staff time is the primary cost; the city already retains Townsend Public Affairs as state lobbyists.

critical↓Jan 2026[12]

FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and Use of Reserves

A $5.5 million draw from reserves, with a potential $6.8 million VLF backfill loss not budgeted.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

SB 1425 Open Space, Climate Resilience and Rewilding General Plan Amendment

No direct cost, but compliance makes the city more competitive for open-space and conservation grants.

low↑Jan 2026[11]

Early Vote Center at the Main Library

$8,460.72 in county funding, with no net cost to the city's library budget.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Vision Zero Action Plan

Mostly covered by a $400,000 federal grant; local share not detailed in the discussion.

low↑Mar 2026[11]

Facility naming policy on hold

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

New Business Advocates program for small businesses

Minimal direct cost — staff time only — but could save businesses money and speed up openings.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

ICE Enforcement Protections

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

A $250,000 bathroom renovation is budgeted, plus planned playground and aquatic center projects.

Decisions during term (324)

Recorded while Nicolas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of October 14, 2026 meeting minutes

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Accept Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III construction as complete

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Crane truck purchase from U-Rock Utility Equipment

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 28, 2026

Grand Jury response on ALPR cameras

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Bigbelly smart waste station renewal

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 28, 2026

Adoption of naming, donations, sponsorships, and capital campaigns policy

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of October 14, 2026 (Office of the City Clerk)

approved5-0Oct 15, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 1-4a)

tabledOct 15, 2026

Zoning Text Amendment — separate sale/conveyance of ADUs (AB 1033)

approved5-0Oct 15, 2026

09-03-2026 Planning Commission Draft Minutes

approvedVoted yesOct 14, 2026

Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 5-13)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Parks and Recreation Master Plan consulting agreement (MIG)

approvedOct 14, 2026

Donation of surplus fire engine to Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 14, 2026

Official position on Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026)

approvedOct 14, 2026

Official position on Proposition 43 (two-thirds vote for local revenue measures)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of September 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026. (Office of the City Clerk)

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Report regarding a resolution authorizing the filing of grant applications for all California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant programs for which the City of South San Francisco is eligible for a period of…

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Report regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the submittal of a funding request to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Beverage Container…

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the submittal of a funding request to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Beverage Container Recycling funds allocated…

approved5-0Oct 14, 2026

Report regarding a resolution authorizing Budget Amendment No. 27.018 appropriating an additional $300,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee funds to Capital Improvement Project tr2406 - Traffic Studies & Grant Support and authorizing staff…

Voting record (57)

57 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Approval of October 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Grand Jury response on ALPR cameras

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

RFP for a new ALPR vendor — Flock's future in doubt

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Adoption of naming, donations, sponsorships, and capital campaigns policy

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

Closed session on workers' compensation litigation and potential case

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 5-13)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Official position on Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026)

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 3, 4/4a, 5/5a, 6/6a) with Item 5a amendment

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Purchase of Genesis Recycler Combination Sewer Cleaner — $996,889.88 (Item 8a)

Voted yesSep 30, 2026

Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Consulting Agreements (Item 9a)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 1-8)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

ADU zoning text amendments (Item 10)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Residential entitlement extension ordinance (Item 11)

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

General Plan Amendment for SB 1425 open space policy (Item 12)

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Item 20 — Grade Separation Project MOU Second Amendment

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

Item 21 — City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Resolution approving Budget Amendment No. 27.007 — acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 2–12a)

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Beekeeping ordinance introduced (Item 13)

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Remote participation disruption policy (Item 16)

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Remote participation disruption policy (Item 16)

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 3-15)

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Sewer Service Rates for FY 2026-27

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Conference Center Authority FY 2026-27 Budget

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-27

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

School Liaison Officer MOU, 2026-27 School Year

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

CDBG Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (Item 7/7a)

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Legislative Platform (Item 10)

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 3-16)

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

First Major Amendment to Development Agreement for 1051 Mission Road (PUC Site)

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Ordinance amending Chapter 9.08 — animal permit inspections

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (Resolution 26-1752)

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Support for C/CAG 2026 San Bruno/South San Francisco Community-Based Transportation Plan

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 4-10)

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Ordinance amending Chapter 8.70 — tenant relocation obligations (Item 11)

Satisfied after staff addressed stakeholder concerns

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

First Major Amendment to Development Agreement for 1051 Mission Road (PUC Site) — Ordinance (Item 12a)

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Related resolutions for 1051 Mission Road (Items 12b-12e)

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Mission Road Underground Utility District construction contract (Item 14)

Voted yesApr 22, 2026

Motion to direct staff to agendize project labor agreement vs. pre-qualification discussion

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Consent calendar (items 4-10)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

1051 Mission Road development agreement amendment (ordinance)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

1051 Mission Road related resolutions (four)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Project labor agreement vs. pre-qualification study

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 4-10, 13-14)

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

New Park at Linden and Pine Avenue — construction contract and related agreements (Item 11)

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

2026 Priorities Action Plan (Item 15)

Voted yesApr 8, 2026

Vision Zero Action Plan consulting agreement — TDG Engineering (Item 17)

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 3-7a)

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Resolution Accepting $13,123 County Grant for Senior Programs (Item 9/9a)

Voted yesMar 25, 2026

Resolution Awarding Orange Memorial Park Restroom Renovation to B.E.A.M. Construction (Item 10/10a)