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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2001-01-17 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2001 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE Call to Order: Roll Call: 6:09 p.m. Present: (Cassette Tape No. 1) Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and Penna* and Mayor Fernekes Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Mullin Staff Present: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Mattas, Assistant City Manager Moss, Directors Bower, Nagel, Steele, and Van Duyn, Housing and Community Development Manager Fragoso, and Senior Planner Lappen Others Present: Mr. Rick Ochsenhirt, Mrs. Judith Honan, Mr. Eugene Sim, Mr. Mike Pacelli, Mr. Don Mason, Ms. Jackie Williams, Mr. Dave Burmto, Mr. Jonathan Stern and Ms. Janet Smither-Heimer, Bay Area Economics *Councilman Penna arrived at 6:10 p.m. Public Comments: None Study Session: Housing Issues - Department of Economic and Community Development Director Van Duyn brought Council up-to-date on what has transpired regarding housing in the past year and that housing activity must be accelerated in the community to increase housing stock. He outlined what the study session will cover. He stated that staff is looking for a consensus of direction regarding the proposed housing mitigation measures. Staff report and visual presentation given by Housing and Community Development Manager Fragoso. The presentation reviewed current housing trends and conditions, additional housing opportunities, including City owned properties and ABAG requirements for affordable housing, and housing mitigation measures. She stated staff will come back to Council with further information and recommendations on the measures that Council is interested in. Councilwoman Matsumoto stated that the Council Housing Subcommittee (Fernekes/ Matsumoto) and staff are in sync. Information on the development E 101 is of interest to her because commercial developments will require more housing. The subcommittee endorses medium- to high-density housing and realizes that increased traffic may be a result, but not in all cases. She further stated that the subcommittee wants to see housing for teachers and public safety employees. ABAG requirements and planned growth are supported by the subcommittee, and that planned growth will eliminate confusion for developers. She asked Council to give direction tonight so that staff can prepare guidelines. Councilman Penna stated a scarcity of housing exists because of the tremendous boom in jobs and office complexes. He felt a policy is needed to match the types of housing being built with the types of jobs that are being created in the city. He stated he opposes rent control because it kills housing from being built, it gives a false sense of security, and is not a solution to the housing problem. He felt the City will exceed the requirements ABAG has set based on the housing built during 1999-2000. He further discussed increasing the density factor, increasing quality products, and maintaining a balance in the types of housing that is built. He felt that low-income housing and high paying jobs will force workers to look elsewhere for housing, and it will not alleviate traffic congestion problems and the re-building of commercial areas. He suggested a Council subcommittee be involved in discussions regarding City-owned property and where parking will be relocated. He felt housing El01 should also be considered and that the agreement with the airport should once again be reviewed. Councilman Gonzalez stated he supports rent control, suggested a five-year period or possibly less to begin with. He stated he is concerned that low-income residents are leaving South San Francisco due to the recent increases in rent. Councilwoman Matsumoto felt there won't be a shortage of housing due to all the proposed developments down the Peninsula. She stated that the Planning Commission and City Council will assure that high density housing will also be of quality. She stated her support for work-force housing and that the requirement for affordable housing and density be city-wide. She stated she does not support rent control, but will support a mediation board. Mayor Fernekes stated he supports quality housing, a balance supply of housing and further exploring the ABAG formula. He suggested staff explore in-fill in the downtown area. He supports looking at housing in the E 101 and requested the City Attorney research provisions in the airport agreement. He asked for clarification on the subarea listed as "Winston-Serra". Staff stated it is an area designation and the list is not broken down by subdivisions. He requested the title be changed to El Rancho so that the reference is not mistaken for West Winston Manor. Mayor Fernekes stated he opposes rent control. In response to Councilman Penna, City Manager Wilson clarified that the "Button Hole" property is at Westborough and Junipero Serra, it is under County's jurisdiction. He informed Council it would need to be incorporated and that there has been an inquiry from the current owner for a commercial development, but it is presently designated open space. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilman Gonzalez felt it was possible to preserve parking in the downtown area if developers come in with good plans. Mayor Fernekes asked for a consensus from Council on each housing mitigation measure. Director Van Duyn reviewed the Action Plan Checklist, explaining each of the measures and responded to questions. Councilman Penna asked staff to come back to Council with information on where the City currently stands regarding affordable housing and quality housing. City Manager Wilson informed Council that the Housing Element is being updated and it will be implementing ABAG's numbers. Inclusionary ordinance requiring 15% affordable units in every residential development in redevelopment project areas. Consensus to further explore. Target affordable units to City and SSFUSD employees (in redevelopment areas). Consensus to further explore. (Recess: 7:47 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Director Van Duyn explained the relationship of the next three bullets. Requirement that all residential developments (citywide) meet the ABAG required percentages for affordability. (20.6% very low, 11.6% low, 25.9% moderate, 41.9% above moderate) 3-1 vote to further explore. In lieu option for less than xx units to pay 6% fee with building permit as contribution to housing trust fund. Consensus to further explore. Inclusionary ordinance requiring xx% of all residential developments (citywide) of at least xx number of units to be affordable. Consensus to further explore. Requirement that all residential developments in TOD areas meet the ABAG required percentages for affordability (20.6% very low, 11.6% low, 25.9% moderate, 41.9% above moderate). Eliminated. Requirement that all parcels be developed to the maximum density allowable by zoning ordinance. Consensus to further explore. Impose Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee for all commercial development (similar to Oyster Point or Child Care Mitigation Fee) Consensus to further explore. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 17, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 3 · Rent control ordinance. 1-3 vote, with the majority voting against rent control. · Establish rent arbitration/mediation board. Consensus, staff to come back with a brief report. Establish housing trust fund. Consensus to further explore. Require hiring of local employees by new development. Consensus to further explore. (Recess: 8:40 p.m. - 8:44 p.m.) Director Van Duyn asked for direction on City-owned properties, as follows: City-owned parking lot options: surplus parking below with residential above; not site specific. Consensus to further explore options. · 905 Linden Avenue Consensus to allow time to assemble properties. · 616 and 700 Linden Avenue properties Consensus to further explore for possible trade-ups. 200 Linden Avenue and Community Garden site - Director Van Duyn stated the 200 Linden Avenue site is being worked on with Terranomics and the Community Garden site is a potential site for a fire station. Consensus to continue with the current strategies for 200 Linden Avenue and the Community Garden, with the caveat that the Community Garden be re-located when the time comes. TDM (Transporations Demand Management) Measures - relax parking and development standards in maximum density projects. Consensus to further explore. 5. Adjournment Motion-Penna/Second-Gonzalez: To adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Approved by voice vote. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Mullin. Submitted by: "Sy v[v[v~ M. Payne, City C~rk City of South San Francisco Approved: Fernekes, MaWr ~ity of South San Francisco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2001 PAGE 4