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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
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, JUNE 27, 2018
6:00 p.m.
TIME:
6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego, Garbarino and Gupta,
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor
Normandy.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting.
None.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Study session on smart growth in South San Francisco. (Alex Greenwood, Economic &
Community Development Director)
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood presented the staff report summarizing
efforts for balanced growth and transit oriented development, projects currently under construction
and those in the planning phase. He presented a set of PowerPoint slides that was previously reviewed
at a Special Meeting of the City Council on June 20, 2018.
Councilman Garbarino discussed the impact of the dissolution of Redevelopment and state housing
mandates including the Regional Housing Need Allocation or RHNA numbers.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed lessons learned from development in Redwood City. She
relayed residents concerns regarding development in the City and requested updated information on
the City's website.
City Manager Futrell encouraged review of construction.ssfnet.
Councilman Addiego discussed construction related disruption experienced by current residents and
the transportation system and efforts to provide affordable housing. He indicated support for the
Rotary Project on Miller Avenue. He discussed Redwood City housing development and rent prices.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto commented on the number of new biotech jobs in the City.
Councilman Addiego stated the Kilroy project would bring in 12,000 to 18,000 new jobs.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto stated housing supply would not meet increased job numbers.
Councilman Garbarino discussed the statewide housing unit shortage.
Councilman Gupta noted efforts to plan for housing, land use and zoning. He discussed issues with
construction fatigue and opportunities to build for the next generation. He explained the uniqueness
of South San Francisco and expressed a desire to ensure the City's character was not diluted,
discounted or overseen. He pointed out the hazards in the area and the need to prepare for
emergencies. He encouraged residents to participate in planning the City's future.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto discussed concerns regarding the lack of housing and the need to house
longtime residents.
Councilman Addiego discussed the need to provide housing for service workers.
Councilman Gupta agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto regarding the need to ensure housing
supply for the residents that built the City /community.
Mayor Normandy requested clarification on Slide 26 and asked about developments on Airport
Boulevard.
Economic and Community Development Director Greenwood clarified that those projects had
submitted applications.
Mayor Normandy stated the Council would have to determine that the need for housing was
acceptable in commercial neighborhoods. She requested the Council hear AB 1505 as soon as
possible. She stated current market rate housing was not acceptable.
Director Greenwood discussed the Housing Standing Committee's direction to proceed with 10%
inclusionary housing.
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto explained that the Standing Committee had centered on 10% as a starting
point.
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Mayor Normandy thanked the Council for its discussion and Director Greenwood for his
presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Mayor Normandy adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
2sta' ted: Approved:
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