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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2018-05-02 @6:00MINUTES JOINT SPECIAL ' y MEETING zipo CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 Meeting to be held at: MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, May 2, 2018 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER TIME: 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto and Mayor Normandy.* ABSENT: None. *For purposes of these minutes Successor Agency Member titles are assumed in the reference to Councilmembers titles and all actions and discussions are on behalf of the Council and Successor Agency in a joint capacity. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Futrell discussed the transition to district elections and community input on district boundaries and decision on whether to have an elected mayor. He encouraged participation in the public hearing on May 9, 2018. He announced Parks Alive Streets Alive opening on May 5, 2018. PUBLIC COMMENTS - comments are limited to items on the Joint Special Meeting Mayor Normandy explained the public comment process. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Report regarding the developer selection process for a Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco property known as the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission site. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Deputy Director) City Manager Futrell introduced the study session item explaining that the Council would not vote, rather provide direction concerning development of the PUC property. He provided an overview of the property purchase, ownership by Successor Agency, approval by Oversight Board, required mixed use residential development and opportunity for community input on development. He clarified that at this point, the action was to select which developer would be awarded the project. Director of Economic and Community Development Greenwood introduced the staff working on the project and thanked the Housing Standing Committee of the City Council and Planning Commission. He provided background on the PUC site, developer selection process, two community workshops and input received. Councilman Gupta strongly suggested the height be limited to five stories. City Manager Futrell encouraged direction from Council on height. Councilman Addiego concurred with concerns over height and the impact on Mission Road. Councilman Garbarino stated he would support five or six stories. Mayor Normandy indicated support for limiting the building height to five stories. Director Greenwood continued the staff presentation summarizing public comments and affordable housing. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto explained affordable housing requirements and that 20% of the 400 units would be affordable. Director Greenwood discussed comments regarding open space and community benefits. Councilman Garbarino discussed his efforts to include prevailing wage language in the Downtown Specific Plan and would continue to push for this with the PUC project. Councilman Gupta expressed support for blue collar workers and local labor. Councilman Addiego discussed the impact of this provision on various stakeholders in the project, including the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD). Councilman Garbarino stated he was not willing to change his position. Mayor Normandy stated there was opportunity to use local union labor and apprentice programs, similar to the Sares Regis project. SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING May 2, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 2 Councilman Addiego discussed the Sares Regis project and the SSFUSD's disappointment with the amount of tax revenue received. City Manager Futrell understood the Council's wishes and explained the final decision was up to the Oversight Board. Director Greenwood discussed concerns with infrastructure impacts. He summarized the 300 responses to the survey. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto noted that 1000 out of 65000 residents responded. Director Greenwood discussed the preference for passive open space and continued summarizing the survey results including type of retail. Mayor Normandy next invited the developers to make their presentations to Council and the Successor Agency. Andrew Kawahara, of AGI /Kasa Partners, introduced the project team and capital partner. Eric Tao, discussed the importance of the capital partner, City and community. He discussed the poll they conducted to obtain additional information and plan to address traffic mitigation, parks, and building heights. He discussed their experience in working with community groups and other developments. He suggested connection to Centennial Way. He stated they would build trust and prove themselves to develop a project everyone could approve. Lauren Sever, Vice President of Development and Partner, Blake Griggs Properties, requested they be selected as the developer for PUC site. She indicated willingness to develop a five or six story project, with parks, open space, childcare, parking and retail services. She introduced the development team, explained its experience in transit oriented sites, retail and residential projects, and unique blend of expertise between retail and residential. She discussed the financial partner, Mitsui Fudosan, and Eden Housing, affordable housing partner. She discussed the public input received on April 18, 2018. She stated they were committed to acceptable building height, open space, retail and services, and working with local tenants. She summarized the iterative process, outreach, and work with the City. Bob Mendelsohn, Republic Metropolitan, introduced the project team and discussed their project development experience. He discussed the importance of public input. He presented their proposed project including heights, amenities, open space, use of Centennial Way Trail, affordable housing, retail, public infrastructure, five or six stories, and community outreach. Public Affairs Consultant Don Cecil discussed the importance of the project and the goal of engaging and listening to the community to design a project that fits the neighborhood. He stated they embraced prevailing wage and YMCA partnership. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto asked if the condominiums would be rentals. Mr. Mendelsohn stated the first phase would be apartments and affordable housing and the second phase would be for -sale condos. Elaine Breeze, Summerhill Housing, discussed their development experience and introduced the development team. She presented the proposed development and modifications through the RFP and SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING May 2, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 3 community input process. Sara Fernandez discussed the vision to honor open landscape and connectivity to Centennial Trail. She discussed the initial site plan concept including building height, amenities, public access, open space, offsite parkland, and infrastructure improvements. She presented alternatives to reduce density based on public input. She discussed the proposed ground level retail, townhomes, Creekside plaza, architectural style, and consideration of existing neighbors. Ms. Breeze highlighted the affordable housing, YMCA center, preference to South San Francisco residents and workers, neighborhood serving retail and offsite City park. Mayor Normandy thanked the developers for their presentations and invited public comment at this time. Mina Richardson requested the Council put the matter on the November ballot to allow the residents to decide. Angelique Presidente, Sunshine Gardens resident, discussed changes to the City including traffic, overcrowding, and lack of resources. She expressed concern with adding more residents without correcting the existing issues. She suggested a moratorium on biotech jobs due to lack of housing. She stated a building over three stories was unwelcomed and suggested building in Oyster Point. Roderick Bovy concurred with the need for housing on Oyster Point. He discussed the need to build housing near transportation to reduce climate and housing crises. He urged the Council to vote on the matter. David Fleishman, Executive Director of the Childcare Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, thanked the Council for considering the proposals that include maximum childcare. Marco Nunziati, 50 year South San Francisco resident, indicated support for sensible growth. He urged consideration of traffic, parking, resources, and a three or four level residential project. He discussed the need for a supermarket. Saya Mara, former South San Francisco resident, discussed her family's inability to remain in South San Francisco and the lack of affordable housing. She encouraged the Council to maximize the potential of the site. Mari Avila Suarez protested a high -rise tower in her neighborhood and requested the Council consider the impact on the neighbors. She urged the Council to keep building heights to a limit and retain the neighborhood character. Karen Stanfill requested the Council provide as much affordable housing as possible. Jacqueline Jaccoberger, Westborough resident, stated there were more jobs created than housing units. She discussed the need to provide affordable housing for the people that serve the City. She encouraged the maximum number of units without intruding on the neighborhood, with affordable units mixed throughout the property. Diane Stokes, Sunshine Gardens resident, discussed access on Mission Road and suggested more access on El Camino Real and the need for traffic mitigation. She asked how many buildings were SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING May 2, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 4 mandated per Sacramento. Director Greenwood explained the impact of the Long Range Planning Management Plan and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Councilman Garbarino discussed current legislation to enforce RHNA requirements. Bill Eagan discussed traffic congestion on El Camino Real. Donald Jaccoberger stated the Council had the opportunity to provide good high- density housing in an area with amenities to support the residents. He urged the Council to select a developer that would provide the maximum density and affordable units. Cathy Dunleavy Rosaia, 62 -year resident, discussed the diversity in the City and at Alta Loma Park. She discussed petition signatures submitted opposing a development higher than three stories. She suggested housing at Oyster Point. She encouraged the Council to vote for smart growth and good development. Corey David, 60 -year resident, questioned who was behind the vision and stated it was not his vision. He expressed concern with high rise, traffic impacts and lack of amenities. Linda Mathieson, 45 -year resident, discussed issues with traffic congestion on Chestnut. She expressed concern with the lack of affordable housing and encouraged less than three stories. Cynthia Marcopolis expressed concern with high density development, drought, traffic, and building height. Ed Swain, Sunshine Gardens resident, discussed the agreement between San Francisco and South San Francisco exempting the PUC lot from CEQA review. He discussed the flight path of the geese over the PUC lot and suggested buildings less than three stories to protect ecological balance. Melissa Rodriguez, 31 -year Sunshine Gardens resident, encouraged the Council to make a decision that would not divide the community. She expressed concern about traffic congestion. Leora Ross, Housing Leadership Council of SMC, requested the Council move the process forward and select a developer. She discussed the need for affordable housing and expressed disappointment with a height limit prior to the community process. She reminded residents that the money from the sale of the site provided money for the School District. Kevin Burke addressed the Council regarding limited affordable housing and urged the Council to build the maximum amount of housing. Milo Trauss suggested high density housing with shuttles to reduce the impact on traffic. He stated jobs had been added without adding housing. He encouraged building the maximum density and encouraged flexibility on the height. Javier Pisa, Sunshine Gardens, indicated support for the maximum possible density, with affordable SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING May 2, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 5 units mixed throughout the site. He stated the adjacency to the bike path and BART would reduce cars and emissions. He stated the sale of the land would provide funds to the School District and sales tax revenue. He suggested housing be built at Oyster Point. Debbie Wyler discussed traffic issues, investors, absentee owners, and lack of affordability. She encouraged limiting the height and density. Jesus Pena, 30 -year resident, acknowledge change and development but suggested consideration of height, affordable housing and traffic. He suggested existing residents be given the first opportunity for the affordable units. Nelly, a Millbrae resident, encouraged building as many housing units as possible. Recess: 8:11 p.m. Meeting resumed: 8:23 p.m. Councilman Addiego thanked the speakers. He expressed frustration with the development at Oyster Point and the developer's unfortunate action backing away from residential development due to the threat of litigation from the biotech community. This effectively eliminated the potential for 1,100 new housing units in an area that would not have created traditional neighborhood infill concerns. He further expressed disappointment with the biotech industry lobbyist CLSA, which opposed housing East of 101 and hypocritically backed the proposed PUC project. The Council recessed to Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION 2. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators: (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Properties: PUC Site (APN 093 - 312 -060) City Negotiators: Alex Greenwood, Nell Selander, and Mike Lappen Negotiating Parties: City Council and Successor Agency to the former South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and AGI/KASA Partners, Blake Griggs, Republic Metropolitan, and SummerHill Housing Group. Under Negotiations: Price and terms for disposition of the property. Time entered Closed Session: 8:28 p.m. Open Session resumed: 8:52 p.m. Report out of Closed Session by Mayor Normandy: No reportable action. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION (Continued) 1. Report regarding the developer selection process for a Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco property known as the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission site. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Deputy Director) SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING May 2, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 6 Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto stated her first choice was AGI /KASA due to the open space, marketplace, childcare and sense of community. She stated Blake and Griggs was her second choice. Councilman Garbarino thanked the public speakers and developers. He stated his choice was AGI/KASA. Councilman Gupta stated the four teams were first class and thanked the developers. He discussed his desire to have a team with experience with a divided community, therefore he agreed with AGI/KASA. Councilman Addiego thanked the developers. He agreed with the majority decision on prevailing wage and indicated support for the AGI/KASA proposal. Mayor Normandy discussed concurrence regarding high rises and prevailing wage, therefore she expressed concurrence to select AGI/KASA, with Blake Griggs as the second. City Manager Futrell confirmed the expressed direction and preference for further negotiation with AGI/KASA to develop an exclusive negotiating rights agreement. He estimated the agreement to be brought to Council in the next three to four weeks. Councilman Addiego suggested negotiations with the School District for a tot lot at Sunshine Gardens. Councilman Garbarino discussed the need for a recreational facility in the neighborhood and indicated support to work with the School District to develop a park for the community. Councilman Gupta indicated support for the idea and need for play space. Mayor Normandy stated she and Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto would discuss the matter with the School District. She thanked the community for its input. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, Mayor Normandy adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Submitted: Krista me ity Clerk ify of South ancisco Approved: Liza Normandy, Mayor City of South San Francisco a J. arti Ili, City Clerk Liza Normandy, Chair u City an Francisco City of South San Francisco SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING May 2, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 7