City of South San Francisco City Council Meeting 5/13/2026

The City of South San Francisco City Council meeting on May 13, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and budget updates. The council approved a construction contract for a new affordable childcare center to serve 100 children, marking significant progress in community infrastructure. Additionally, the council discussed a $1.22 million contract awarded to South San Francisco Scavenger Company for upgrading approximately 179 light fixtures to LED across multiple city parks, funded through Peninsula Clean Energy. The meeting also addressed the ongoing vehicle license fee (VLF) shortfall impacting the city’s budget, with projections indicating a potential $14 million deficit that could lead to service reductions such as closing a fire station and cutting community programs. The council reviewed and amended the 2026 city council priorities action plan, including adding initiatives related to air quality monitoring and reach codes for building electrification, while pausing the community facilities district project due to economic uncertainties. Furthermore, the council supported the San Mateo County Community-Based Transportation Plan, which aims to improve transportation equity and infrastructure with potential access to $30 million in regional funding. The meeting included a resolution affirming consumer price index adjustments to solid waste and bio-solids transportation rates consistent with the franchise agreement with South San Francisco Scavenger Company, reflecting inflation and regulatory compliance costs.