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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2018-06-27 @6:00O n v � c'�LIF�R��A CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW None. 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. NYLUTAL C1 1'Y COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 2 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: art ' el ', City erk *Lia Vandytyor City of uth San Francisco City of South San Francisco 3rzl.1HL U11 Y UUUNC;IL MLETING JUNE 27, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 3