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District 3 Council Member· 2022-2026

Buenaflor Nicolas

South San Francisco

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
26:30
Avg per meeting
3:19
Segments
460

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (12)(Development)

low↑Oct 2026[10]

County-to-city land conveyance near Westborough and Camaritas

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Handicraft/custom manufacturing use at 180 S Spruce Avenue, Suite C

This could mean more jobs and a boost for local businesses nearby.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

1229 Crestwood Drive property negotiations

Unknown until negotiations conclude; sale of city land could affect city revenue.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Residential Entitlement Extensions Extended to Four Years

No direct city cost; helps keep approved housing projects — including 200 affordable units — from lapsing and restarting.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Genentech campus activity and community benefits

$3.5 million in development agreement fee payments plus a $250,000 community fund benefiting local organizations.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Future of the Municipal Service Building

A $2.25 million FEMA grant's use is in question; any senior center/housing project would cost tens of millions.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Metropolitan Hotel affordable housing preservation

Up to $3,115,000 from the Commercial Linkage Fee Fund.

high↓May 2026[2]

Southline Development Wind Concerns

Expect more jobs and a boost to the local economy, but also potentially higher rents and more traffic.

critical↓Apr 2026[2]

1051 Mission Road (PUC Site) affordable housing project

Up to $14.6 million in city development fees could backstop the affordable housing project, though staff hopes outside grants will make that unnecessary.

high↓Mar 2026[2]

Housing Production and RHNA Progress

Financing constraints, not city policy, are the main brake on getting approved units built.

low↓Mar 2026[1]

Proposed four-unit apartment building at 227 Armour Avenue

high↓Apr 2026[1]

616 Maple Avenue six-unit development and tenant relocation

One unit will be inclusionary/affordable with a 55-year deed restriction.

Decisions during term (12)

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

approved5-0Sep 30, 2026

Motion to receive and file the City's Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. (Alvina Condon, Management Analyst II)

approved5-0Sep 9, 2026

Ordinance Amending Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units to comply with California state law and facilitate housing development.

approvedSep 3, 2026

Resolution 3a — CEQA Determination for Genentech Phase 1 Redevelopment Projects

approved5-0Aug 12, 2026

Report regarding a resolution authorizing designated City officials to execute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for current and future program years.…

approved5-0Aug 12, 2026

Resolution authorizing designated City officials to execute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for current and future program years.

approvedVoted yes4-1May 13, 2026

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

approved5-0May 13, 2026

Report regarding the summary vacation of public utility easements on the following properties within the City: 405 Cypress Avenue, 204 Miller Avenue, 208 Miller Avenue, 214 Miller Avenue, and 216 Miller Avenue, to allow for development of…

approvedVoted yes3-1Apr 22, 2026

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

approvedVoted yes3-1Apr 21, 2026

1051 Mission Road development agreement amendment (ordinance)

approved5-0Apr 16, 2026

Development Agreement Amendment for 1051 Mission Road "PUC Site" (Items 3/3a)

approved5-0Apr 8, 2026

Resolution authorizing the filing of a grant contract renewal for Community Development Block Grant funds allocated through the City of Daly City to support Project Read and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust the Fiscal Year…

approved5-0Feb 25, 2026

Report regarding approving the summary vacation of a Public Utility Easement on 972 El Camino Real (APN 014-011-320) and on 932 El Camino Real (APN 014-011-330) to allow for development of said properties. (Matthew Ruble, Principal…