James Coleman
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- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 17:41
- Avg per meeting
- 1:16
- Segments
- 379
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
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.
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.
Chestnut Avenue Intersection Median Safety Concerns
ADU separate conveyance zoning amendment (AB 1033)
The city charges no impact fees on ADUs; only school district fees apply.
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.
SB 965 — Public library cards legislation
Candidates flagged limited event funding and reliance on the Friends of the Library endowment.
Downtown parking rates increase
Metered parking up $0.25/hour and permits up $10/month for downtown parkers.
Crane truck purchase for public works fleet
The purchase was capped at $488,274.93.
Youth civic engagement and the Youth Commission
Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III completion
The total construction cost was set at $4,751,899.88.
Legislative Platform Adoption
Staff time is the primary cost; the city already retains Townsend Public Affairs as state lobbyists.
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.
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.
Early Vote Center at the Main Library
$8,460.72 in county funding, with no net cost to the city's library budget.
Vision Zero Action Plan
Mostly covered by a $400,000 federal grant; local share not detailed in the discussion.
Facility naming policy on hold
New Business Advocates program for small businesses
Minimal direct cost — staff time only — but could save businesses money and speed up openings.
ICE Enforcement Protections
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 Coleman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Accept Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III construction as complete
Crane truck purchase from U-Rock Utility Equipment
Grand Jury response on ALPR cameras
Bigbelly smart waste station renewal
Adoption of naming, donations, sponsorships, and capital campaigns policy
Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of October 14, 2026 (Office of the City Clerk)
Consent Calendar (Items 1-4a)
Zoning Text Amendment — separate sale/conveyance of ADUs (AB 1033)
09-03-2026 Planning Commission Draft Minutes
Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 5-13)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan consulting agreement (MIG)
Donation of surplus fire engine to Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico
Official position on Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026)
Official position on Proposition 43 (two-thirds vote for local revenue measures)
Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of September 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026. (Office of the City Clerk)
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…
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…
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…
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 (70)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of October 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Grand Jury response on ALPR cameras
RFP for a new ALPR vendor — Flock's future in doubt
He is conflicted: the cameras solved serious crimes, but all vendors lack transparency and he does not want to rush the decision.