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SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
y
HOUSING STANDING COMMITTEE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND
ZITO PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, California 94083
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Public Comments.
None.
Matters for Consideration
Meeting will be held at:
CITY MANAGER CONFERENCE ROOM
400 GRAND AVENUE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
3:00 p.m.
TIME: 3:01 p.m.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Addiego and Matsumoto,
and Planning Commissioners Faria, Ruiz
and Wong.
Report regarding the developer selection process for the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission Site, APN 093 -312 -060 including consideration of confirming the
recommended developer short list and approving the draft Request for Proposals (Mike
Lappen, Economic Development Coordinator)
Director Greenwood stated staff was asking the committee to review the work of the
selection panel, approve a recommended shortlist for Parcels B and C, and provide any
feedback, corrections, or edits on the RFP.
Coordinator Lappen provided background on the planning process and policy goals. He
explained the two phases of the developer selection, RFP and interview process. He
summarized the proposals from the top four developers Blake Griggs, Sares Regis,
AGUKASA Partners, and Summerhill.
Coordinator Lappen announced the members of the RFQ review panel. He discussed the
RFP review process, expectations, criteria, term sheet, and proposed schedule.
Planning Commissioner Ruiz asked if Colma Creek was considered an amenity for the
project. Coordinator Lappen stated Bart, Centennial Way and Colma Creek would be
used as open space. Planning Commissioner Ruiz asked if the developer had the option to
build over Colma Creek. Coordinator Lappen stated the plan did not call for that.
Planning Commissioner Wong asked if the proposals would be for Lots B and C together.
Coordinator Lappen stated the proposals would be for Sites B and C which were on one
parcel.
Councilmember Addiego commended Blake Griggs for receiving five number one
rankings. He asked the process for going beyond the top four. Director Greenwood stated
the committee had great latitude on how to proceed. He recommended looking at
additional teams in order of the rankings. Councilmember Addiego stated he would
review the proposals and asked if staff was requesting a decision. Director Greenwood
explained the proposed schedule.
Planning Commission Wong asked if there was a wide range between fourth and fifth
place. Director Greenwood discussed the deliberation of the selection panel. Manager
Poncel stated the panel was unanimous in recommending the top four. Director
Greenwood stated the panelists came from differing disciplines but unanimously ranked
the teams.
Councilmember Addiego asked if a Councilmember could make a recommendation.
Director Greenwood stated the work of the selection panel was completed and the
Committee could make its recommendations. Councilmember Addiego requested
considering six teams.
Planning Commissioner Faria asked the separation between four and five and six.
Director Greenwood stated the recommendations of the selection panel were based on fit,
community input process, and members of the project team.
Planning Commissioner Faria stated one and two were clearly in the forefront.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated she only read the first four proposals but could support
Councilmember Addiego's recommendation to add two additional teams.
Councilmember Addiego suggested the $100,000 cost might eliminate teams.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated her requests might weed out the field.
Coordinator Lappen stated serious firms would vest their time and energy to prepare an
acceptable proposal.
Manager Poncel stated all eight teams had good qualifications and the panel was
challenged to dig deeper into the qualifications. She stated the next evaluation committee
would have to review the proposals. She asked if there was something about Remax that
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stood out. Councilmember Addiego stated there was.
Director Greenwood discussed the proposed RFP and he requested feedback.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated the Oak Street extension and affordable housing
would greatly influence her decision. Director Greenwood confirmed that
Councilmember Matsumoto wanted 30 -80% AMI.
Planning Commissioner Wong concurred with Councilmember Matsumoto and expressed
concern with the commercial component and economic benefit.
Councilmember Addiego asked for the affordable housing breakdowns. Director
Greenwood stated the ordinance required 70 -110% AMI.
Councilmember Matsumoto changed her request to 60 -80% AMI. She suggested the use
of density. Director Greenwood explained the RFP stated the goal was 20 %.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated she wanted trees included in the landscaping.
Director Greenwood stated the RFP required Oak Avenue be built as part of the
development.
Councilmember Addiego asked the cost to the developer for Oak Avenue. Coordinator
Lappen discussed the traffic analysis and cost at $16 million. He estimated $3.2 million
as the developer's fair share.
Councilmember Addiego asked if the County of San Mateo modified the numbers.
Director Greenwood stated there was the cost to build the road, City contribution,
developer's fair share and funds to be fronted by the developer.
Councilmember Matsumoto stated the design should be timeless.
Councilmember Addiego discussed the importance of the project in conjunction with the
Civic Center.
Adjournment
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
a
Gabriel Rodriguez, Deputy City Clerk , Councilmember
City of South San Francisco City of South S Francisco
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