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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-22 e-packetSPECIAL 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 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE MAY 22, 2002 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, the 22nd day of May, 2002 at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comments - comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda 4. Closed Session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 conference with Labor Negotiator Bower related to AFSCME Unit negotiations 5. Adjournment CitylyAerk AGENDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICE BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM MAY 22, 2002 7:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO You are invited to offer your suggestions. In order that you may know our method of conducting Agency business, we proceed as follows: The regular meetings of the Redevelopment Agency are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Public Comment: For those wishing to address the Board on any Agenda or non-Agendized item, please complete a Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Community Room and submit it to the Clerk. Please be sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. California law prevents Redevelopment Agency from taking action on any item not on the Agenda (except in emergency circumstances). Your question or problem may be referred to staff for investigation and/or action where appropriate or the matter may be placed on a future Agenda for more comprehensive action or a report. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address for the Minutes. COMMENTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. In the event that there are more than six persons desiring to speak, the Chair may reduce the amount of time per speaker to three (3) minutes. Thank you for your cooperation. The Clerk will read successively the items of business appearing on the Agenda. As she completes reading an item, it will be ready for Board action. EUGENE R. MULLIN Chairman PEDRO GONZALEZ Vice Chair RAYMOND L. GREEN Boardmember BEVERLY BONALANZA FORD Investment Officer MICHAEL A. WILSON Executive Director JOSEPH A. FERNEKES Boardmember KARYL MATSUMOTO Boardmember SYLVIA M. PAYNE Clerk STEVEN T. MATTAS Counsel PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS HEARING ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE HEARING-IMPAIRED AT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2002 regular meeting 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of May 22, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS Consideration of Precise Plan (P02-0030), change in use from approved use of office to proposed use of R&D/office in the Gateway/Business Commercial Zone District, at 681 Gateway Boulevard, in the Gateway Redevelopment Area; previously certified Negative Declaration (ND-00-020); Applicant: James H. Richardson; Owner: Gateway Center LLC Consideration of Precise Plan (P02-0032), signage for Bay West Cove; Applicant: Chamorro Design Group; Owner: Slough Estates ADJOURNMENT REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MAY 22, 2002 AGENDA PAGE 2 Redevelopment Agency Staff Report DATE: May 22, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Redevelopment Agency Members Director of Economic and Community Development 681 Gateway Blvd. - Modification of Precise Plan PP-00-020 to allow a change of use from office to research and development at 681 Gateway Boulevard, in the Gateway Specific Plan District, and consideration of an addendum to previously certified Negative Declaration (ND-00-020). Applicant: Owner: Case No.: James H. Richardson, Alexandria Gateway Center LLC P-02-0030 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency open the public hearing and, by motion: 1) approve an addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration ND-00-020; and 2) approve Case No. P-02-0030, a modification to approved Precise Plan PP-00-020, based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval. BACKGROUND: In July 2000, the Redevelopment Agency approved Mitigated Negative Declaration ND-00-020 and Precise Plan PP-00-020 to allow construction of a phased development consisting of an 11- story office building, a 4-story office building and a 6-level parking garage at 611 & 681 Gateway Boulevard, in the Gateway Specific Plan Zone District. At present, the 11-story office tower and the parking garage are nearing completion. The proposed modification would alter the use of the 4-story building from office to R&D. The building footprint and architecture would remain essentially unchanged, with only minor exterior changes. In accordance with the provisions of SSFMC Chapter 20.57, the proposed change in use requires a modification to the approved Precise Plan. Staff Report To: Redevelopment Agency Members RE: 681 Gateway P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 2 of 3 DISCUSSION: Building/Site Modifications - The building design is proposed to remain essentially unchanged with the exception of an eight foot increase in the overall height of the building (due to increased floor to ceiling height to accommodate mechanical ductwork), increased size of the roof equipment enclosure and other similarly minor modifications to accommodate such a change in use. Two small service yards have been added to accommodate equipment needs: one at the northwest comer of the building and one within the parking lot north of the building. The yard within the parking lot would displace approximately eight spaces, but the total number of parking spaces would continue to exceed the minimum requirements of the City' s Zoning Ordinance. Design Review Board - The Design Review Board reviewed the project at its April meeting. Since the architecture has remained essentially unchanged, the Board had only minor comments regarding landscaping around the proposed equipment enclosure located within the parking lot, which have been addressed in the conditions of approval. General Plan/Redevelopment Plan Consistency The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan which designates this site "Business Commercial". Guiding Policy 3.5-G-3 for the East of 101 Area supports biotechnology, high-technology and R&D uses in the area. In addition, the proposed use at this site is consistent with both the Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) and the redevelopment plan. CEQA Compliance/Environmental Analysis In accordance with CEQA, an Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to assess the impacts of the revised project. The changes in the project are not large enough in nature to warrant an entirely new environmental analysis, nor do they result in a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. In fact, the proposed project would result in some less significant impacts (e.g. traffic and air quality) than the original project. The primary change is an increase in the water and wastewater calculations, due to the higher requirements of R&D over office uses. The Addendum identifies two additional mitigation measures needed to address potential impacts to off-site wastewater collection facilities, which Staff Report To: Redevelopment Agency Members RE: 681 Gateway P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 3 of 3 would reduce the impact to less than significant: one, that the project incorporate water conservation measures (low flow plumbing fixtures, drought tolerant landscaping, etc.) and two, that the applicant pay a fair share contribution to necessary improvements to the east of 101 sanitary sewer collection system, currently under study by the City Engineering Division. CONCLUSION: The proposed project is consistent with all the relevant planning related documents including the East of 101 Area Plan, the Gateway Specific Plan District requirements, the Redevelopment Plan and the Owner Participation Agreement. Therefore, based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval, staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency approve the addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration ND-00-020 and approve Precise Plan P-02- 0030. Attached are documents related to the case. BY:~I~£ f EMca~ aDn~Yff'omD~t~ ;evel opment _Approved: City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Findings of Approval Proposed Conditions of Approval Project Narrative Addendum to Negative Declaration Negative Declaration ND-00-020 (Redevelopment Agency only) Plans PROPOSED FINDINGS OF APPROVAL P-02-0030 (May 22, 2002) As required by the "Precise Plan Procedure for Implementation of Specific Plan" (SSFMC Chapter 20.57, Section VII), the following findings are made in support of a Precise Plan modification to allow a change in use from office to research and development at 681 Gateway Boulevard, in the Gateway Specific Plan District, in accordance with SSFMC Section 20.57, based on public testimony and the materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency which include, but are not limited to: plans dated 4/5/02 prepared by Dowler-Gruman Architects; minutes of the April 2002 Design Review Board meetings; Redevelopment Agency staff report dated May 22, 2002; and testimony received at the Redevelopment Agency hearing of May 22, 2002. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan which designates this site for Business Commercial Use. Guiding Policy 3.5-G-3 for the East of 101 Area supports biotechnology, high-technology and R&D uses in the area. ° The project in the Precise Plan is compatible with the intent and purpose of the Gateway Specific Plan. The plan calls for the coordinated development of property in the District and identifies that research and development uses should be permitted on this parcel. 3. The proposed project meets all development standards of the Gateway Specific Plan District. 4. The revised research and development project is consistent with the redevelopment plan and with the Owner Participation Agreement. 5. Transportation Demand Management The proposed TDM measures are feasible and appropriate for the project, considering the proposed use or mix of uses and the project's location, size and hours of operation. Sufficient measures have been included in the plan to achieve a projected 28% alternative mode usage, as required. bo The performance guarantees provided in the plan will ensure that the target 28% alternative mode use will be achieved and maintained. Conditions of approval have been included to require that the Final TDM Plan, which must be submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit, shall outline the required process for on-going monitoring including annual surveys and triennual reports. Additionally, the applicant shall be required to reimburse the City for program costs associated with monitoring and enforcing the TDM program. ° A Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND-00-020) was certified by the Redevelopment Agency on July 26, 2000. This document analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the project as an "office only" development. Due to the proposed project modification, an addendum to this Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of South San Francisco Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. Some changes and additions to the Certified Negative Declaration are necessary, but none of the conditions described in CEQA , Guidelines Section 15162 calling for a subsequent Negative Declaration have occurred. On the basis of substantial evidence in the record, no major changes are proposed which will require major revisions to the previous Negative Declaration, nor would the modified project result in a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. In fact, the proposed project would result in some less significant impacts (e.g.,traffic and air quality) than the original project. No new information has arisen that was not known or could not have been known when the previous Negative Declaration was prepared. Therefore, no subsequent Negative Declaration is required for the project, as revised PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL P-02-0030 681 Gateway Boulevard (May 22, 2002 Redevelopment Agency Hearing) A. Planning Division requirements shall be as follow: The project shall be constructed substantially as indicated on the attached plans dated 4/5/02 prepared by Dowler-Gruman Architects, except as otherwise modified by the following conditions: 2. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures identified in Negative Declaration ND-00-020 and the addendum to ND-00-020. o The applicant shall participate in the shuttle service program currently operating within the Gateway Project area, which provides service to and from the CalTrain and BART Stations and is available to all employees in the project area. The applicant shall cooperate with the City in the development/implementation of a regional shuttle service if such is considered by the City. 4. Final plans shall incorporate the recommendations outlined in the wind study prepared for the project by West Wind Laboratory. 5. TDM a. In accordance with South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 20.120.070, prior to issuance.of a building permit the applicant shall submit a Final TDM Plan for review and approval by the Chief Planner. The Final TDM Plan shall substantially reflect the Preliminary TDM plan prepared by Fehr & Pehrs Associates and the additional mandatory element of shower and locker facilities (requisite number to be subject to review and approval of the Chief Planner). The Plan shall be designed to achieve a minimum 35% alternative mode use over the life of the project. b. The Final TDM Plan shall outline the required process for on-going monitoring including annual surveys and triennual reports. c. The applicant shall be required to reimburse the City for program costs associated with monitoring and enforcing the TDM program. 6. No signs are included in the project approval. 7. All roof-mounted equipment shall be contained in screened enclosures. 8. Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to submittal for a building permit, and shall address the following comments: a. Provide landscaping around the equipment enclosure in the parking lot. Reorient it so that its footprint is located entirely within the landscaped area. ... 0O3 Conditions of Approval RE: 681 Gateway, P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 2 of 6 o The applicant shall comply with all standard conditions as outlined in the "Standard Conditions and Limitations for Commercial Industrial and Multi-Family Residential Projects", dated Revised February 1999. (Planning Division contact: Susy Kalkin (650) 877-8535) B. Engineering Division requirements shall be as follow: 1. ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ao The applicant shall comply with the applicable conditions of the Engineering Division's "Standard Conditions for Commercial and Industrial Developments", consisting of 5 pages. These conditions are contained in the Engineering Division's "Standard Conditions for Subdivisions and Private Developments" booklet, dated January 1998. (Copies of this booklet are available at no cost from the Planning and Engineering Divisions). bo The applicant shall design, construct and install a drainage system within the 3-acre site that will prevent runoff from the paved areas of the site from surface flowing onto Gateway Boulevard. Any existing drainage facilities that are proposed to be re-used shall be inspected by a competent consultant and cleaned, repaired or improved, in order to conform to City Engineering Division site drainage standards. A report shall be prepared by the applicant's drainage consultant and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. The report shall describe the condition and adequacy of any existing storm drainage facilities that will be re-used and shall justify the design of all proposed new improvements to the site's drainage system. The applicant's consultants and contractors shall design, prepare plans and install the drainage improvements described in the approved report and approved site drainage plans, to the satisfaction of the City's Engineering Construction Coordinator, prior to receiving an occupancy permit for the building. Co The applicant shall submit on-site striping, signing and traffic control plans for the parking lot and driveway isles within the site. All traffic control signs shall be mounted on 2" diameter, galvanized steel poles. d. As required by City Ordinance, new storm water pollution control devices and filters _0i54 Conditions of Approval RE: 681 Gateway, P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 3 of 6 shall be installed within the site drainage systems, as required to prevent pollutants deposited within the site from entering the public storm drainage system. Plans for these facilities shall be designed by the applicant's civil engineer and submitted to the City Engineer and the City's Environmental Compliance Coordinator for review and approval. 2. OYSTER POINT OVERPASS CONTRIBUTION The applicant's predecessor (Homart Development Company) pm-paid the Oyster Point Overpass fee for property now owned by the applicant, Gateway Center LLC, in accordance with the terms of the "1993 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Owner Participation and Development Agreement", between the City and the Homart Development Company, dated January 27, 1993. Therefore, no payment toward the Overpass Fee fund was specifically required and calculated for previously reviewed projects. However, the terms of the agreement provided that the pre-payment "purchased" a maximum of 16,136 average daily vehicle trips (ADT) and that the fee would be paid when development, within properties covered by the agreement, exceeded a combined total of 16,136 ADT. A review of the existing developments within the properties covered by the agreements indicates that the calculated average daily trips for buildings occupied or under construction now exceed the maximum authorized in the Homart OPA. Therefore, the Oyster Point Overpass fee would need to be paid for the subject building. This fee if paid in the month of April 2002 would be $276,965, as detailed below. The fee (adjusted for inflation) shall be paid prior to receiving a building permit for 681 Gateway Boulevard. Prior to receiving a Building Permit for the proposed office buildings, the applicant shall pay the Oyster Point Overpass fee, as determined by the City Engineer, in accordance with City Council Resolutions 102-96 and 152-96. Based upon the information shown on the applicant's application and the April 2002 Engineering News Record San Francisco Construction Cost Index (7661.83) the fee (which will have to be updated upon review of the building permit application and will be adjusted in accordance with the latest Construction Cost Index at the time that the fee is paid), is estimated as follows: Trip Calculation for 681 Gateway Boulevard 125,000 SF Office/R&D use @ 12.3 trips per 1000 SF = 1538 vehicle trips Contribution Calculation for Phase 1, 681 Gateway 1538 trips X $154 X (7661.83/6552.16) = $ 276,965 Conditions of Approval RE: 681 Gateway, P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 4 of 6 EAST OF 101 TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for the proposed project, the applicant shall pay the East of 101 Traffic Impact fee, as adopted by the City Council at their meeting of September 26, 2001. Fee Calculation (as of April 2002) 125,000 gsf Office/R&D @ $1.51 per each square foot = $188,750 4. SEWER SYSTEM CAPACITY STUDY AND IMPROVEMENT FEE The City of South San Francisco has identified the need to investigate the condition and capacity of the sewer system within the East of 101 area, downstream of the proposed Gateway Center development. The existing sewer collection system south of the Gateway subdivision was originally designed many years ago to accommodate warehouse and industrial use and is now proposed to accommodate uses, such as offices and biotech facilities, with a much greater sewage flow. These additional flows, plus groundwater infiltration into the existing sewers, due to ground settlement and the age of the system, have resulted in pumping and collection capacity constraints. A study and flow model is proposed to analyze the problem and recommend solutions and improvements. The applicant shall financially participate in evaluating the existing components and projected flow rates of the City of South San Francisco's existing east of 101 sanitary sewer collection systems, at the direction of the City Engineer. If additional capacity is needed, the applicant agrees to pay their fair share of the cost of improvements to the down-stream pumping and gravity sewer collection facilities. The applicant also agrees, that when the City of South San Francisco develops a sewer collection model which will identify, prioritize and correct said problems and will determine the location of capacity restrictions and other structural problems within the collection facilities, the applicant shall pay its fair share contribution to the cost of the model and any needed infrastructure improvements, in accordance with a schedule established by the City' s Department of Public Works, pursuant to a resolution of the South San Francisco City Council. The fee is estimated to be approximately $1.23 per square foot of new building area, in 2002 dollars. For the proposed project, if paid this year, the fee is estimated to be: 125,000 gsf times $1.23 = $153,750. The sewer contribution shall be due and payable prior to receiving a building permit for the subject building. 066 Conditions of Approval RE: 681 Gateway, P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 5 of 6 (Engineering Division contact: Richard Harmon (650) 829-6652) Police Department requirements shall be as follow: Municipal Code Compliance The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 15.48 of the Municipal Code, "Minimum Building Security Standards" Ordinance, revised May 1995. The Police Department reserves the fight to make additional security and safety conditions, if necessary, upon receipt of detailed/revised building plans and after observation of operational procedures. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the Gateway Specific Plan. Special Conditions ao A lighting level of one footcandle minimum maintained at ground level shall be required based on Gateway Specific plan requirements. The applicant is encouraged to provide a slightly higher illumination level of 1 to 2 footcandles minimum maintained at ground level per the most current Illuminating Engineering Society guidelines for this type of use. b. The complex shall employ a uniformed security guard 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. c. Security guard activity shall be coordinated with other security guards within the Gateway Specific Plan District. (Police Department contact person: Sgt. Mike Newell, 877-8927) D. Water Quality Control Department requirements shall be as follow: The onsite new catch basins are to be stenciled with the approved San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Logo. Please have applicant contact Ray Honan at Water Quality Control for details. (650) 877-8634 Conditions of Approval RE: 681 Gateway, P-02-0030 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 6 of 6 In accordance with the Municipal Code and Federal law, new stormwater pollution control devices stormceptor/CDS units are to be installed in any new drainage inlets. In addition, the applicant is required to submit a maintenance schedule for the stormceptor/CDS Units. Submit schedule to the Environmental Coordinator. The applicant shall pay a Sewer Connection Fee based on biotechnology. The fee will be the current fee at the time the building permit is issued. Separate water meters shall be provided for landscape and building. Sampling port is required for process water discharge. An Erosion Control Plan with winterization controls is required prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Have copy submitted to Ray Honan at Water Quality. Although the site is only 3.0 acres, it is part of the Gateway Center and is required to have a Stormwater Management Plan. The plan is to be completed and submitted to the Environmental Coordinator prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 8. The applicant shall apply for a Wastewater Discharge Permit when the building is completed or when the tenant is identified and an application can be issued. 9. Additional comments shall be provided when building plans are received. (Contact: Ray Honan, Environmental Compliance Coordinator (650) 877-8634) .. .008 681 Gateway Boulevard Project Narrative From Original Plan Check Submittal Application (December 2000) Four-story Office building, with associated sitework. Project is the second phase of 611/681 Gateway. The first phase was submitted to the City for Plan Check #1471148. Occupancy - "B" Type of Construction -II FR Project Information Alexandria Real Estate Equities is in contract with Boston Properties to purchase the 3-acre land parcel for the 681 Gateway project. Boston Properties had previously submitted plans for a four-story speculative office building on this site (Plan Check submittal of December 2000). This was to have been the second phase of their 611/681-office development. Due to the downturn in the office real estate market, Boston Properties chose not to move forward with the construction of the office building and instead sell the parcel to Alexandria. Alexandria wishes to propose a high quality Class-A office/laboratory building on the parcel to accommodate life science tenants. This application is submitted to the City for approval of the R&D use within the Gateway Specific Plan District. The high quality exterior finishes, attractive appearance and integrated landscaping of the proposed office/laboratory building will be very similar to the original office building submittal, and will provide a very appealing addition to one of the most important cluster of buildings in the greater Gateway area. The following is a brief description of the changes necessary to support an R&D use of the office/laboratory building: Io Service Yards: Two additional modest service yards will be placed in very non-obtrusive areas. The service yards will be adequately screened from view with the same high quality materials used for other projects in this complex, such as the service yard enclosure currently under construction as part of Boston Properties' new office tower located on 611 Gateway Boulevard. 2. Floor-to-floor height adjustment: Each floor height will be adjusted slightly to 16'-0" to accommodate additional mechanical ductwork, a critical building requirement for life science tenants. The overall building height, 81'-6", has been increased by less than eight feet from the previous submittal. 3. On-Floor Fan Rooms: Will be added at the ends of each floor to better serve the R&D use. The fan rooms are an essential element of the office/laboratory design and will continue the use of the existing louver feature of the office building design to the upper floors on each side of the office/laboratory building. 4. Roof Screen: The area inside of the roof screen will be increased to accommodate additional mechanical equipment. The enclosed area will also be increased for additional equipment. 5. Arcade: The Arcade, or set back, on the ground floor has been relocated from the west corner of the building to the east to provide a more appealing and dramatic presentation of the main lobby on the Gateway Boulevard side of the office/laboratory building. 681 Gateway Boulevard Project Narrative Project Data Site Area: Coverage: Gross Area: Parking: 3.04 Acres 1.05 Acres (Parking easement area not include in this calculation) +/- 125,000 Square Feet 355 Spaces required, 355 Spaces provided Waste/Sewer Information The proposed office/laboratory building will have two separate building waste/sewer systems (an industrial waste system and a domestic sewer system) combined into one sewer system outside of the building. The industrial waste system will primarily consist of lab discharge from sinks, cup sinks, fume hoods, floor drains, autoclaves, glass washers and other similar equipment. A sampling manhole will be provided outside of the building before the discharge is combined with the domestic sewer system. This monitoring system will enable the City to monitor the pH level for compliance with City standards. The domestic sewer system will consist of discharge from restrooms, breakrooms and other similar areas. A preliminary estimated peak demand for the building's combined industrial waste/domestic sewer discharge is 250 GPM. 2 .,, 010 ADDENDUM 611-681 GATEWAY BLVD. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Certified by the City of South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, July 26, 2000) REASON FOR PREPARATION OF AN ADDENDUM The developers of 681 Gateway Boulevard in the Gateway Specific Plan District have proposed a change in use for the approved building from office to R&D (research and development). The City of South San Francisco, as lead agency, has determined that an Addendum to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration should be prepared to assess the impacts of the revised project on the environment. The Addendum has been made available to decision-makers to enable them to take action on the proposed development at 681 Gateway Boulevard. No Need for a Subsequent Negative Declaration Some changes and additions to the Certified Negative Declaration are necessary, but none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for a subsequent Negative Declaration have occurred. On the basis of substantial evidence in the record, no major changes are proposed which will require major revisions to the previous Negative Declaration, nor would the modified project result in a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. In fact, the proposed project would result in some less significant impacts (e.g.,traffic and air quality) than the original project. No new information has arisen that was not known or could not have been known when the previous Negative Declaration was prepared. Therefore, no subsequent Negative Declaration is required for the project, as revised. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION The originally approved project included an 11-story office tower (250,825 sq. ft.), a 4-level office building (124,425 sq. ft.), and a 6-level parking garage. At present, the 11-story office tower and the parking garage are nearing completion. The proposed modification would modify the use of the 4-story building from office to R&D (research and development). The building footprint and architecture would remain essentially unchanged, with the exception of an eight foot increase in the overall height of the building, added service yards, increased size of the roof equipment enclosure and other similarly minor modifications to accommodate such a change in use. The number of parking spaces would be reduced by approximately eight spaces, but the total number would continue to exceed the minimum requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT This section discusses only changes to the impacts defined in the Mitigated Negative Declaration as a result of modifications to the project description. Air Quality MND Impact III a,b-l: Increase in regional air pollution. The approved project would contribute to cumulative regional air pollution emissions from motor vehicles. Mitigate by implementing a Transportation Demand Management program to reduce vehicular trips in accordance with the requirements of the City of South San Francisco and the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG). Addendum Response: The proposed project would result in an approximately 20% reduction in trip generation due to the shift from office to R&D, as indicated in the following table. This change would result in a beneficial impact to regional air quality over the approved project. Table 1 Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Rate/i,000 Trips Rate/I,000 Trips Rate/i,000 Trips sf sf sf Office 124,425 10.24 1,274 1.45 180 1.38 172 sf R&D1 124,425 8.11 1,009 1.24 154 1.08 1.34 sf A formal TDM program is proposed, copy attached, which is designed to achieve a mode shift of 28%, consistent with the requirements of the City's recently adopted TDM Ordinance (Sept 2001). Mitigation measures would not change. ~ ITE Trip Generation - 6th Edition .012 Transportation and Circulation MND Impact XV.a: Proiect exceeds 100 vehicular trips. The project would generate more than 100 peak hour trips, which must be mitigated according to the Congestion Management Program guidelines of the San Mateo City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG). Mitigate by implementing a TDM program which credits trips for feasible alternative mode shift measures. MND Impact XV.b: Traffic added to over-capacity U.S. 101. The project would contribute traffic to CMP freeway segments that are projected to exceed standard capacities, causing the segments to operate at LOS F. Mitigate through implementation of a Transportation Demand Management Program to minimize potential increases in freeway traffic. MND Impact XV.c: MND Impact XV.d: Decline in LOS at 6 intersections. The project would result in the decline in LOS below "D" at 6 intersections for year 2002 baseline plus project traffic. Mitigate through implementation of a Transportation Demand Management Program, and make physical improvements to intersections. Cumulative decline in LOS at 7 intersections. The SEIR project would result in a decline in LOS below level "D" at seven intersections for the year 2020 + baseline plus project traffic. Mitigate through implementation of a Transportation Demand Management Program, and make physical improvements to intersections where feasible. Addendum Response: The shift from office space to R&D space would reduce vehicular trips for the proposed project, because R&D industries generate fewer AM and PM peak hour trips than office space. From a traffic impact standpoint, the "worst case" scenario is represented by the approved precise plan which is 100% office space and no R&D space. As indicated in Table 1, above, the revised project would result in approximately 20% fewer trips than the approved project. The reduction in trips generated by the addendum project could reduce the significance of impacts to the impacted intersections. 013 In September 2001, the City Council adopted an East of 101 Traffic Impact Fee to assess fair share contributions to upgrade the transportation facilities in the East of 101 area. The revised project will be required to contribute a fee in accordance with the adopted resolution. A formal TDM program is proposed, copy attached, which is designed to achieve a mode shift of 28%, consistent with the requirements of the City's recently adopted TDM Ordinance (Sept 2001). Mitigation measures would not change. Utilities The Mitigated Negative Declaration found no significant impacts to water supply based on the approved project. However, this topic is reevaluated in this section, in response to the modified use proposed in the project description. MND Impact XVI.d: Increased water usage due to R&D development. The revised project would increase the use of water produced by the San Francisco Water Department and distributed by the California Water Services Co. over the approved project. (See calculations of water demand in Appendix A). However, CWSC determined that it could meet all future demand in South San Francisco, so the impact on water supplies is deemed less than significant. New Mitigation Addendum Project: The revised project should incorporate the water conservation measures set forth in both General Plan and East of 101 Area Plan policies, pursuant to California Assembly Bill 325, which requires the use of low flow plumbing fixtures and drought-tolerant landscaping in all new development. Responsible Party: When to accomplish: Who to verify: IDevelopers Prior to receiving a building permit for the subject building. Planning and Fire Prevention/Building Divisions 014 MND Impact XVI.e: CWSC has no plans to limit or otherwise restrict water use and new connections, so the impact of the revised project's additional demand would not be significant. Section XVI.b Potential capacity shortfalls in existing~ off-site wastewater collection facilities - The City of South San Francisco has identified the need to investigate the condition and capacity of the sewer system within the East of 101 area, downstream of the proposed Gateway Center development. The existing sewer collection system south of the Gateway subdivision was originally designed many years ago to accommodate warehouse and industrial use and is now proposed to accommodate uses, such as offices and biotech facilities, with a much greater sewage flow. These additional flows, plus groundwater infiltration into the existing sewers, due to ground settlement and the age of the system, have resulted in pumping and collection capacity constraints. A study and flow model is proposed to analyze the problem and recommend solutions and improvements. New Mitigation Addendum Project: The applicant shall financially participate in evaluating the existing components and projected flow rates of the City of South San Francisco's existing east of 101 sanitary sewer collection systems, at the direction of the City Engineer. If additional capacity is needed, the applicant shall pay their fair share of the cost of improvements to the down-stream pumping and gravity sewer collection facilities. Additionally, when the City of South San Francisco develops a sewer collection model which will identify, prioritize and correct said problems and will determine the location of capacity restrictions and other structural problems within the collection facilities, the applicant shall pay its fair share contribution to the cost of the model and any needed infrastructure improvements, in accordance with a schedule established by the City's Department of Public Works, pursuant to a resolution of the South San Francisco City Council. The fee is estimated to be approximately $1.23 per square foot of new building area, in 2002 dollars. For the proposed project, if paid this year, the fee is estimated to be: 124,425 gsf times $1.23 = $153,042.00 Responsible Party: When to accomplish: Who to verify: IDevelopers at direction of City Engineer The sewer contribution shall be due and payable prior to receiving a building permit for the subject building. City of South San Francisco City Engineer 015 APPENDIX A: WATER SUPPLY This appendix relates to addendum impact topic "XVI. Utilities and Service Systems", addressing use of limited water supplies. The revised proposal would replace 124,425 square feet of office space with the same amount of R&D space. This modification would be expected to change the project's future water use, as shown in the calculations presented below. For biotech, and also for R&D, demand rates have been estimated in accordance with recent water use studies performed by Ray Honan, the City of South San Francisco's Environmental Compliance Coordinator. In these studies, Mr. Honan documented water use at one of the R&D buildings and at one of the manufacturing buildings on the Genentech campus. The records showed the R&D building used an average of 250 gallons per day (gpd) per 1000 square feet (s.f.), while the manufacturing building used almost 1300 gpd/1000 s.f. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is not a permitted use at the project site, but prototype development is, so a future tenant could use significantly more water than the typical R&D facility. To account for this possibility and to provide a reasonably conservative estimate of future water use, it is assumed that approximately 80 percent of the biotech use will be strictly R&D and the remainder will be "prototype" development. This yields an average water demand rate of 450 gpd/1000 s.f., which is used to estimate the proposed project's water use. Water Demand - Office Proiect Offices: 124,425 s.f. @ 300 s.f./employee = 415 employees 415 employees @ 20 gpd/employee 8,300 gpd Water Demand - Proposed Revised R&D Proiect Biotech/R&D: 124,425 s.f. @ 450 gpd/1000 s.f. (revised rate) = 55,991 gpd 016 APPENDIX B: WASTEWATER The calculations below illustrate the effect of the proposed change in use on the project's estimated wastewater generation. The wastewater generation rate for biotech and R&D uses has been revised in accordance with the findings of a recent water use study by the City of South San Francisco. As described in Appendix A, the study found that water use ranged from 250 gpd/1000 s.f. for R&D to 1300 gpd/1000 s.f. for pharmaceutical manufacturing. For the purposes of this analysis, it is assumed that 80 percent of the biotech space will be used for R&D and 20 percent for prototype development, a permitted use that could potentially have a water demand that approaches the manufacturing rate. This yields a composite water demand of 450-gpd/1000 s.f. Wastewater generation rates will be estimated at 90 percent of water demand, or approximately 400- gpd/1000 s.f. As noted in Appendix A, the projected biotech/R&D wastewater generation rate may be somewhat conservative, resulting in flow rates that are higher than actually occur on a developed site. However, this value provides a reasonable factor of safety that should adequately allow for future businesses that use more water and generate higher wastewater flows than the typical biotech or R&D operation. Wastewater Generation - Office Project Flow rate computations are based on the following, generally accepted rates of wastewater production: Offices: 124,425 s.f. @ 300 s.f./employee = 415 employees 415 employees @ 15 gpd/employee 6,225 gpd Wastewater Generation Rate - Proposed Revised R&D Project Biotech/R&D: 124,425 s.f. @ 400 gpd/1000 s.f. (revised rate) = 49,770 gpd The comparison being made for this analysis shows that the proposed land use changes in would be expected to result in higher wastewater flows than under the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration land use plan. 017 May 16, 2002 Transportation Demand Management Program for Alexandria Real Estate Equities 681 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, California Prepared by Richard Booth Sequoia Solutions Consulting 2995 Woodside Road Suite 400 Woodside, Ca. 94062 650.747.9745 [email protected] 018 681 Gateway Boulevard Project Transportation Demand Management Program -An overview- a. Alexandria Real Estate Equities ("Alexandria") is committed to being a good neighbor in the community and understands the importance of minimizing environmental impacts in the South San Francisco Cabot, Cabot, and Forbes Industrial Park. Alexandria realizes that informing tenants of the alternative methods of commuting available will lead to reductions in congestion and pollution and have a positive contribution to the community. Alexandria desires to attract and retain excellent tenants, offer an attractive worksite, as well as a creative, productive, and comfortable environment for its employees. Alexandria is committed to encourage and assist tenants to develop and utilize an extensive and innovative, Transportation Demand Management Program. b. Alexandria shall require all tenants to designate at least one employee as a TDM "point of contact" representative within their respective company. Alexandria shall coordinate the training of such personnel. Alexandria will also designate an Alexandria representative to serve as a resource to each tenant- appointed TDM personnel. Such representative will be available via telephone or email to assist with commute questions, concerns, or transit service problems. This employee will prepare historical surveyed commute records for annual submission of a TDM Report to the City of South San Francisco Planning Department. All new tenants and their employees shall be required to participate in a "new employee orientation program". Most importantly, this program will explain the importance of trip reduction methods and their benefits to the community.' The program orientation will also address the TDM mission statement, alternative commute options, provide transit schedules, maps, and offer free ride matching services. All new employees shall complete a commuter survey indicating the modes of commuting available, and what their expected mode would be. c. Alexandria will promote the use of the existing Gateway Shuttle Bus System, and the use of public transit modes of travel. These commuter shuffles operate during peak commute hours to the South San Francisco CalTrain Station, and to the San Francisco Glen Park Bart Station. Appropriate areas shall be designated for passenger loading, as well as adequate sheltered waiting areas, such as the building lobby. d. Alexandria will advocate to its tenants the use of the Alliance "Emergency Ride Home" program. This allows employees who utilize alternative forms of commuting a free ride home for emergencies up to four times per year via taxicabs or rental cars. Alexandria will assist tenants in procuring grant monies available for such programs. 019 e. Alexandria will encourage its tenants to sponsor taxi vouchers for the transportation of employees for medical appointments, during regular business hours. A typical program would apply to round trip transportation, (20 miles each way), up to two times per year. This is an incentive to not bring a vehicle to work (or to use one). f. Per the Commuter Check Program, pre tax payroll deductions will allow up to $100.00 per month for public transit passes, and the expense for participating in vanpools. In addition, Alexandria will encourage its tenants to subsidize and match each additional dollar for this program up to $50.00 per month, per participant. g. Vanpools will be provided by tenants, as an attractive method of commuting. Vanpools will be established, subject to economic feasibility and employee participation. Alexandria will reimburse the primary and secondary drivers for required medical exams. Dedicated "preferential parking" areas will be provided in highly visible and signed, areas. Passenger loading areas shall be designated. h. Bicycling will be a viable commute option. Alexandria will require its tenants to include shower facilities within their buildings to help promote cycling as an alternate commute option. Alexandria will designate specific common area locations within the project for bicycle lockers or racks. Alexandria will also petition existing shuttle operators to include equipment on transit shuttles to accommodate bicycles. Common bicycle and transit commute routes will be shared and published. i. Alexandria will designate secure areas for motorcycles. These signed areas will be equipped with methods of impact protection from moving vehicular traffic. j. Alexandria will supply tenants with information to assist them in developing a formal telecommuting program to be available for selected employees; dependent upon position and specific work requirements. This information will include "how to" instructions, including sample contracts between management and employees, feedback mechanisms, with ergonomics, insurance and worker's compensation issues. k. Taxicab vouchers will be made available by tenants for local business transportation, including travel to and from the S.F.O. International Airport. Visitor promotional materials will be available to promote the use of public transit to / from SFO Airport. Tenants will be encouraged to subsidize one-way taxi rides as incentives. Taxi loading zones will be designated. I. The S.S.F. Downtown Dasher program will be promoted for mid day travel to the downtown area. m. Tenants will be required to provide visitors and job applicants with the local public transportation options, shuttle schedules, and transit maps for the area, to encourage the use of public transit. 020 n. Alexandria will expedite through the tenant TDM "point of contact" personnel, employee surveys to determine current modes of commuting. The surveys will be conducted via e-mail, or other acceptable methods of communication. Non-responses to commute surveys are to be counted as "drive alone". o. Tenants will be encouraged to participate in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's "Spare the Air" program during unhealthy weather conditions. Participants will be requested to not drive to work alone, and seek other methods of commuting. Enrollment will be via the BAAQMD Web page, and a "Spare the Air Day' notification will be sent via e-mail, as soon as it is forecasted. Participation in other local ride share promotions throughout the year, will also be encouraged. p. Alexandria will make an annual financial contribution to RIDES For Bay Area Commuters, "Ride Your Bike to Work Week", promotion, to help promote bicycle commuting. q. Chartering of busses for group activities and off site meetings will be encouraged. Services provided by tenants will include booking, group discounts, invoicing, and special services, as needed. r. At the time that commuter Bay Ferry Services are available, Alexandria will investigate including commuter transportation links to the proposed Oyster Point Ferry Terminal. May 16,2002 Transportation Demand Management Program for Alexandria Real Estate Equities 681 Gateway Boulevard Project South San Francisco, California Alexandria is committed to developing an environmentally conscious project complete with an effective Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program. Alexandria will encourage its tenants to consider the program as part of a comprehensive benefit package designed to attract and retain quality employees. Alexandria will educate tenants about commuting alternatives in efforts to foster increased community awareness. The proposed full project build out population based on laboratory and office R&D use, is approximately 310 employees, in one building, for a total project of 125,000 square feet. (2.5 employees per 1,000 square feet). A surface parking lot with 357 spaces is also part of this development. Projected individual element goals are based on the level of employee participation (28%, or 88 employees) utilizing available commute alternatives. It is anticipated that the level of employee participation will increase over time, due to the expanded TDM program efforts and incentives offered to employees. This enhanced TDM Program identifies the methods that will meet, and exceed the requirement of 28 %commute trip reduction. This project is intended to be developed in one construction phase, with 125,000 square feet, occupied during 2004. A. PROGRAM ELEMENTS: 1. New employees shall be required to participate in a new employee orientation program. This program will explain the TDM Mission Statement, explain alternative commute options, and provide transit schedules, maps, and offer free ride matching services to encourage the formation of carpools. All new employees will complete an "Initial Commuter Survey". The survey will ask new employees to select their expected mode(s) of transportation from a list of commuting options available to the project. This method has been proven to be a very effective means to promote alternative commute patterns, before new employees commuting habits are established. Passenger drop off and loading areas shall be designated. Carpools shall have a minimum of ten percent of the preferential parking areas in the garages. Carpools: Program goal: 28 Total element goal: 28 2. The program will effectively promote the use of the existing Gateway Shuttle Bus System, and the use of mixed public transit modes. Commuter shuttles operate during peak commute hours to the South San Francisco CalTrain Station, and to the San Francisco Glen Park Bart Station. The shuttle provider has confirmed that capacity and willingness to accommodate additional users should not be a problem. Employer operated shuttles connecting to public transit have been identified as the most effective marketing method of attracting passengers to public transit systems. (Source: SamTrans and CalTrain 20 year marketing plans). Shuttle shelters will be included, as appropriate. Shuttles: Program goal: 31 Total element goal: 31 (Additional daytime trips are also saved utilizing available alternative transportation modes, for lunches, errands, and medical appointments, although not part of these figures). 3. The program will advocate to its tenants the use of the Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance's "Emergency Ride Home" program. This allows employees who utilize alternative forms of commuting a free ride home for emergencies up to four times per year via taxicabs or rental cars. (50% grant matching funds are available to the employers that participate in this program). These types of programs have been identified as the number one incentive for employees to rideshare. Employers have seen increases of 15-20% in ridesharing when this type of program is offered to employees (Source: RIDES 1999 Commute Survey). This program will promote an increased use of alternative transit, however some employees will already be using these modes. It is a deciding factor in not driving alone, and a valuable method to deal with the unknown urgent need for an employee to quickly get home for emergencies. ERH: Phase 1 Program goal: 8% of employees Employee trips saved daily: Indirect program benefit. Total element goal: 8% Indirect program benefit 0 3 4. Alexandria will encourage tenants to provide transportation for employee medical appointments, during regular business hours, via taxi vouchers, for a round trip, up to two times per year. This is an incentive to not bring a vehicle to work. Phase 1 Program goal: 1% of employees Employee trips saved daily: Indirect program benefit Total element goal: 1% Indirect program benefit 5.Per the Commuter Check Program, pre tax payroll deductions will allow the employee up to $100.00 per month for public transit passes, and the expense for participating in vanpools. In addition, Alexandria will encourage its tenants to subsidize and match this program up to $ 50.00 per month, per participant. Transit pass subsidies of as little as $15.00 per month has shown a significant increase in monthly commute pass sales in other areas of the state. (Source: The Hoyt Company). Phase 1 Program goal: 5% of employees Employee trips saved daily: Indirect program benefit Total element goal: 5% Indirect program benefit 6. Vanpools will be provided by tenants, as an attractive method of commuting. Vanpools will be established, and subsidized, subject to economic feasibility and employee participation. Alexandria will reimburse the primary and secondary drivers for required medical exams. Advertising methods such as "wrapping" the vanpools may subsidize some of the operating expenses. Dedicated "preferential parking" areas will be provided in highly visible areas. Subsidies for vanpools by employers, is the most desired factor in deciding to vanpool (Source: RIDES 2000 Commute Profile). Vanpools: Program goal: 18 Total element goal: 18 7. Bicycling will be promoted as a viable commute option. Bicycle lockers, storage areas, racks, and showers, will be available. The local Bayside Trail provides important trail links to other areas. Common bicycle and transit commute routes of the employees in the area will be shared and published. Bicycles: Program goal: 6 Total element goal: 6 8. Motorcycles will be accommodated in secure, signed designated areas, with methods of impact protection from automobile traffic. Motorcycles pollute less, may use carpool lanes, and cross toll bridges during commute hours for free. Motorcycles: Program goal: 2 Total element goal: 2 9.Telecommuting reduces both traffic and the need for employee parking facilities. Alexandria will supply tenants with information to assist them in developing a formal telecommuting program with "how- to" instructions, including contracts between management and the employees, feedback mechanisms, ergonomics, insurance and worker's compensation issues. The information will also include suggestions for possible methods to track telecommuting days. Telecommuting: Program goal: 3 Total element goal: 3 10. The use of taxicab vouchers will be encouraged for local business transportation, including travel to and from the S.F.O. International Airport. Indirect commute impact. 11. The S.S.F. Downtown Dasher program will be promoted for midday travel to the downtown area. Alexandria will encourage its tenants to pay for round trip program vouchers. Indirect commute impact. 12. Tenants will be required to provide visitors and job applicants with public transportation options, shuttle schedules, and transit maps for the area, to promote the use of public transit. Indirect beneficial impact to program. 13. Employee surveys shall be conducted to determine current modes of commuting. The surveys will be conducted via e-mail. Non-responses to commute surveys are to be counted as "drive alone". Indirect benefit to program. 14. An employee contact person will be available to answer commute questions, concerns, or transit problems. This employee will be available via telephone or e- mail. This employee will prepare historical surveyed commute records, for annual submission of a TDM Report to the City of South San Francisco Planning Department. This person will work in conjunction with the Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance to assist in the promotion of ridesharing programs, and events. Indirect benefit to program. 15. Employees will be encouraged to participate in the Bay Area Air Quality District's "Spare the Air" program during unhealthy weather conditions. Participants will be requested to not drive to work alone, and seek other methods of commuting. Enrollment will be via the BAAQMD Web page, and "Spare the Air Day' notification will be sent via e-mail, as soon as it is forecasted. Indirect benefit to program. B. MEASURING TDM PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS: Alternative methods of commute modes: New TDM Program Gains: (eliminate trips) (9.0%) Carpools: (10.0%) Shuttles: (6.0%) Vanpools: (2.0%) Bicycles: (0.5%) Motorcycles: (1.0%) Telecommuting: (28.5%) 28 round trips per day 31 round trips per day 18 round trips per day 6 round trips per day 2 round trips per day 3 round trips per day TOTAL: 88 round trips/day reduced New program goal: 88 new reduced round trips, per day (88 would be required) TDM Program gains: 88 round trips per day (reduction) Employee daily trips saved: 176 Projected Employee Participation Goal: 28% C. The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) Project Guidelines: The designed TDM program is required to have the capacity to fully mitigate the 180 new peak a.m. and 172/p.m. commute trips that would be generated by this project. Source: CCS Vehicle Trip Generation Report for 681 Gateway, Table 4, June 9, 2000. TDM Measure: Quantity: Trip Credit: Bicycle lockers and racks. Showers and changing rms. Shuttle to transit w/ERH Transit ticket subsidy Preferential parking carpools Preferential parking vanpools Vanpool program w/ERH Emergency Ride Program One per every 3 (3) 1 Two per ea. (2) 4 Two per round trip seat (38) 78 One per ea. $20./month min.(38) 38 Two per space (18) 36 Seven per space (3) 21 Ten per space (3) 30 One per every two members (100) 50 258 Total trip credits: D. CONCLUSION: An employee participation level of 28% indicates that with a projected population of 310 employees, the potential of 88 employees could actively participate in alternative modes of commuting. TDM Program offerings could reasonably eliminate 88' daily round commute trips at this project location. In addition, alternative mid day transportation options are to be made available to reduce the need for a vehicle. (These methods are very effective in reducing congestion, parking demands, and reducing "cold start" pollution sources, although not used in the calculated daily trip reduction figures). On site amenities will further reduce the need for mid day travel, and parking demand. Attractive options to driving alone will be supported, and with the available choices of transit options, employer subsidies, and marketing, this program can be an effective tool to encourage commuters to forgo drive alone situations. The new TDM Plan identifies the need of a total of 88 daily commute trip reductions, at full project completion and activation. Employee and tenant surveys will provide sufficient feedback on the success and effectiveness of this program. Management supports, and understands the importance of an effective TDM Program, as part of a proven, progressive business environment. 5.16.02 ~ I~rion Kon§os Foulk A.L.T.A. / A.C.S.M. LAND TITLE OF THE LANDS OF BP GATEWAY CENTER, L.L.C. 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EX /\ N =~=~=^.,~=~,¥~so,~oo~, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA APRIL05,2002 R O O F S C A P E V m E W SAN MATEO~ CA 94~03 ~ TEL, 650,286 1200 [[ UU~IL!H-GHUIflHfl 550 ELLIS STREET MOUNTAIN VIEW. CA 94043 TEL 650 943.1660 Redevelopment Agency Staff Report DATE: May 22, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Redevelopment Agency Members Director of Economic and Community Development Britannia Oyster Point Signage - Precise Plan to approve a master sign program for a 22.2 acre mixed use development at 1100-1190 Veterans Blvd. (Planning Areas 2 & 3), in the Bay West Cove Specific Plan Zone District. Applicant: Slough Estates Case No.: P-02-0032 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency open the public hearing, take testimony, close the public hearing and approve Precise Plan P-02-0032 based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In December 2000, the Redevelopment Agency approved a Specific Plan for the Bay West Cove Project. A condition of approval on that permit required the applicants to secure approval for a master sign program for the development. Accordingly, Slough Estates has submitted the attached sign program for Agency consideration. It is noted that Slough has had several meetings with Hines, the other major property owner in the specific plan area, to ensure that the signage proposed by Slough for its portion of the site will not conflict with, and will be coordinated to the best extent with, the sign needs and desires of the Hines portion of the site. This sign program addresses a variety of sign types within the site, including a primary project entry sign at the comer of Oyster Point and Veterans Boulevard, secondary entry signs at driveways along Veterans Boulevard, tenant wall signs and directional signs. While these signs vary in terms of size and shapes, the signs complement one another, as well as the buildings within the project, in terms of materials, colors, illumination, and lettering types. Staff Report To: Redevelopment Agency Members RE: Britannia Oyster Point Signage, P-02-0032 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 2 of 3 Primary Project Entry Sign - One 50 foot wide by 8 foot high monument sign is proposed on the easterly side of the Oyster Point Boulevard/Veterans Boulevard intersection, consisting of a higher (8 ft.) convex back wall and a lower (4 ft.) concave forewall. The backwall is composed of gray-colored concrete with a signature sphere element attached to one end. The forewall includes a polished granite veneer with aluminum reverse channel lettering, back lit with white neon. Secondary Entry Signs - Two non-illuminated monument signs are proposed at the two driveways into the site along the easterly side of Veterans Boulevard. Each sign is 18 feet wide by 3.5 feet high, finished with a polished granite veneer with stainless steel channel lettering. Wall Signs - The program includes parameters for wall signs on all of the office/R&D buildings, consisting of 30" high, reverse channel, painted aluminum letters, halo lit with white neon. Proposed locations are indicated on the elevations for each building. Directional Signs - Directional signage located within the project site is also presented, consisting of non-illuminated, 3' high by 2' wide monument signs constructed of metal panels (to match the buildings) with applied vinyl lettering. Design Review Comments The Design Review Board was very pleased with the proposal and had no comments. Zoning/General Plan Consistency As required by the provisions of the Bay West Cove Specific Plan (SSFMC Section 20.61.060), the attached master sign program identifies the maximum type, size, number and locations of signs to be allowed. The General Plan, and specifically the Design Policies of the East of 101 Area Plan (DE-45 thru DE-51), supports this type of sign program in which signs are designed as an integral component of the overall site architecture, and which provides a unified concept throughout. CONCLUSION: The proposed sign program is well-designed, providing a clear hierarchy of signs (ie. project identity, project entry, building/tenant identification and directional) with a balance of sizes and Staff Report To: Redevelopment Agency Members RE: Britannia Oyster Point Signage, P-02-0032 Date: May 22, 2002 Page 3 of 3 shapes to maintain interest, and a similarity of materials, colors, and illumination to provide unity. Consequently, staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency approve Precise Plan P-02-0032 based on the attached findings and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Attached are documents related to the case. By: ,~ Approved: Economic and Corl~unity Development Michael A. Wllson City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Findings of Approval Proposed Conditions of Approval Plans - Sign Program PROPOSED FINDINGS OF APPROVAL P-02-0032 (As recommended to the Redevelopment Agency on May 22, 2002) As required by the Bay West Cove Specific Plan Administration and Implementation Procedures (SSFMC Chapter 20.61.085), the following findings are made in support of a Precise Plan to approve a master sign program for a 22.2-acre mixed use development at 1100 - 1190 Veterans Boulevard in the Bay West Cove Specific Plan Zone District in accordance with SSFMC Chapter 20.61.060, based on public testimony and the materials submitted to the City of South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency which include, but are not limited to: Britannia Oyster Point Signage Plan date 5-10-02, prepared by Chamorro Design Group; minutes of the April 16, 2002 Design Review Board meeting; Redevelopment Agency staff report dated May 22, 2002; and testimony received at the Redevelopment Agency meeting of May 22, 2002. o o The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan, and specifically with the Design Policies of the East of 101 Area Plan (DE-45 thru DE-51), which support this type of sign program in which signs are designed as an integral component of the overall site architecture, and which provides a unified concept throughout. The proposed project complies with the requirements of the Bay West Cove Specific Plan Zone District and does not conflict with any provisions of the Owner Participation Agreement between the City and Slough Estates. As required by the provisions of the Bay West Cove Specific Plan (SSFMC Section 20.61.060), the attached master sign program identifies the maximum type, size, number and locations of signs to be allowed The Design Review Board considered the project at its April 16, 2002 meeting and found the sign program to be consistent with the City's Design Review Guidelines. The proposed sign program will not be adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements. The potential impacts of this project have been adequately analyzed in the Bay West Cove Supplemental EIR. The applicant will be required to comply with all applicable mitigation measures identified in the SEIR. PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL P-02-0032 (May 22, 2002 Redevelopment Agency Meeting) A. Planning Division requirements shall be as follow: The sign program shall be implemented substantially as indicated on the attached "Britannia Oyster Point Signage Plan" date 5-10-02, prepared by Chamorro Design Group, except as otherwise modified by the following conditions: Prior to issuance of a building permit for any freestanding sign, the applicant shall provide to the Engineering Division sufficient documentation to demonstrate adequate line of sight for traffic safety purposes. 3. The applicant shall comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. (Planning Division contact: Susy Kalkin (650) 877-8535) CHAe4~MU~C~ DIllON ~ROUP ARCHITECTURE Britannia Oyet®r Point 81GNAGE SflE NID SIELL FI~ m Qml~l MASTER SITE PLAN WEST ELEVATION BUILDING D WEST ELEVATION BUILDING E (~) NORTH ELEVATION BUILDING A WEST ELEVATION CHAHORRO DESIGN GROUP ARCHITECTURE 2415 MAIleR SO(JAFE DttlVE ~_AI~ED& CALIFOIJIA IMS01 TE~ lSi~ 5'23-9121 FAX 1510~ 523-0579 Britannia Oyster Point SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CAUFORNIA SIGNAGE SOUTH ELEVATION BUILDING F NORTH ELEVATION BUILDING C SIT AND SHELL V1E~RANS BLVO. SOU3H SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA OAT[ ISSUe): o4,~/0~ I SOUTH ELEVATION BUILDING G TENAN1 SI(IN SIGN C - TENANT BUILDING SIGN SIGN D - DIRECTIONAL SIGN 8' 4' 0 8' 16' / 1/8"=1'- O" ELEVATIONS S~ CHAMORRO DESIGN GROUP Britannia Oyster Point LAYOUT PLAN I' - 20-13' ~ ~,C~ON i at, aeON LI~VA IIdG, ~OIH~ CIpMq~D ~ ~. ~q laO COflC, ~ [ 2, PRIMARY SIGN--PLAN AND ELEVATION ? I 3. SECONDARY ENIR,NdCE SIGN i CHANORRO DESIGN GROUP Britannia ~ster Point ' 1. PfllMAI~EflTIWSI~N(ATINERSECI1ONOFVETEEAN'SBLVD. AND OYSER POINT BLVD.). ].,'_-,~ i PRI~ S~-P~ ~D E~^~ , SECONDARY E~E SIC-~ ~' '~' ~CALE: 1, PRIMAIW ENIRY SIGN [AT INTERSECTION OF VETEr~,N'S BLVD, AND OYSTE~ POINT 8LVD,) ~,- ~, C~I~OUP AICHIIiCTUI[ Britannia gyster Point SILVER METAL PANELS TO MATCH BUILDING 2" VINYl. LETERS CONCRETE BASE SHIPPING / RECEIVING RIGEL · ~RAVEN -~ EOS ~ SIGN D- DIRECTIONAL SIGN AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING MUNICIPAL SERVICE BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM MAY 22, 2002 7:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO You are invited to offer your suggestions. In order that you may know our method of conducting Council business, we proceed as follows: The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Public Comment: For those wishing to address the City Council on any Agenda or non-Agendized item, please complete a Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Council Chamber's and submit it to the City Clerk. Please be sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. California law prevents the City Council from taking action on any item no__2t on the Agenda (except in emergency circumstances). Your question or problem may be referred to staff for investigation and/or action where appropriate or the matter may be placed on a future Agenda for more comprehensive action or a report. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address for the Minutes. COMMENTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. In the event that there are more than six persons desiring to speak, the Mayor may reduce the amount of time per speaker to three (3) minutes. Thank you for your cooperation. The City Clerk will read successively the items of business appearing on the Agenda. As she completes reading an item, it will be ready for Council action. PEDRO GONZALEZ Mayor Pro Tern EUGENE R. MULLIN Mayor JOSEPH A. FERNEKES Councilman RAYMOND L. GREEN Councilman BEVERLY BONALANZA FORD City Treasurer MICHAEL A. WILSON City Manager KARYL MATSUMOTO Councilwoman SYLVIA M. PAYNE City Clerk STEVEN T. MATTAS City Attorney PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND PAGERS HEARING ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE HEARING IMPAIRED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS CALLTO ORDER ROLLCALL PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS · Spring Ballet Recital - Instructor Mafia Spremich and students · Dispatchers of the Year- Sue Galloway and Karen Grimley AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENTS ITEMS FROM COUNCIL · Community Forum · Subcommittee Reports CONSENT CALENDAR ° Motion to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2002 special meeting and May 8, 2002 regular meeting Motion to confirm expense claims of May 22, 2002 o Resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from Peninsula Partnership to support the South San Francisco Community Partnership and the Partnership's Transitional Kindergarten Program in the amount of $41,940.33 Motion to accept the 1999-2000 Street Resurfacing Project complete in accordance with plans and specifications o Motion to accept the Chestnut and Grand Avenues Intersection Improvement Project complete in accordance with plans and specifications o Motion to accept the Police Department Report Writing Room Upgrade Project as completed in accordance with plans and specifications o Resolution authorizing execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Mateo to continue the HOME Consortium for a three year period covering FY 2003, 2004 and 2005 o Acknowledgement of proclamation issued: Northern California Square Dancers, May 11, 2002 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS ° Motion to adopt an ordinance adding Title 1, Chapter 1.25 of the SSFMC entitled Administrative Citations and resolution establishing fines ADJOURNMENT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 2002 AGENDA PAGE 2 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: May 22,2002 Honorable Mayor and City Council Director of Community Outreach and Library Director RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,940.33 FROM THE PENINSULA PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND THE PARTNERSHIP'S TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT'S 2001/2002 OPERATING BUDGET. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $41,940.33 from the Peninsula Partnership, and amending the 2001/02 Operating Budget for the Library. BACKGROUND The San Mateo County Children and Families First Commission has awarded the South San Francisco Community Partnership and the eight additional Peninsula Partnership sites $41,360 each to fund a second year of Transitional Kindergarten programs. This funding will substantially support our work towards meeting one of our primary goals of Kindergarten Readiness. An additional $580.33 from the Peninsula Partnership for Children, Youth and Families will support general Partnership activities. The SSFCP, through its partnership with the South San Francisco Unified School District, will conduct quality Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Readiness classes at the Partnership's targeted schools. Targeted schools are Hillside, Los Cerritos, Martin, Spruce and Sunshine Gardens elementary schools. The Summer 2001 program was a great success, with 118 students attending classes at these schools. In addition, the School District funded classes for an additional 54 students at Ponderosa and Monte Verde elementary schools. This summer's program will: · Serve a minimum of 100 children. Give preference to children who have not had a quality, pre-school experience and/or are English Language Learners. · Include a teacher and an instructional aide in each classroom. · Assure that teachers in each of the classrooms will have early childhood education experience. Staff Report Subject: Page 2 Resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the Peninsula Partnership. Orient children to the school site, kindergarten room, teachers, and curriculum areas. · Include a parent involvement/education component. · Provide each student with a Kinder Kit (take-home kit containing books, and educational activities to give parents an opportunity to participate in their child's learning). · lnclude an evaluation component. FUNDING: Grant funding received from the Peninsula Community Foundation, the Peninsula Partnership' s fiscal agent, will be used to amend the current budget for the Library Department. The fiscal impact of this grant will not create any ongoing financial obligation for the City. Monies not spent by the end of Fiscal Year 01-02 will be carried over into Fiscal Year 02-03. Heather Quinn Director of Community Outreach By: Valerie Sommer Library Director Michael A. X~ilson City Manager Attachment: Resolution RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RES()I,IJTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE; AMOIINT OF $41,94,0.33 FROM THE PENINSULA PARTNERSHIP AND AMENDING THE 2001-9.002 OPERATING BI~DGET (NO. 02-16) WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance ora grant from the Peninsula Partnership in an amount of $41,940.33 to support the South San Francisco Community Partnership and the Partnership's Transitional Kindergarten Program; and WHEREAS, grant funding received from the Peninsula Community Foundation, the Peninsula Parmership's fiscal agent, will be used to amend the current budget for the Library Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby authorizes the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $41,940.33 from the Peninsula Partnership to support the South San Francisco Community Partnership and the Partnership's Transitional Kindergarten Program and amends the Library Department's 2001/2002 Operating budget (No. 02-16). I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a meeting held on the __ day of ,2002 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: \2VlULDER\VGATTRELL\file cabinet\Current Reso's\5-71ibrarygrant..doc City Clerk StaffReport DATE: May 22, 2002 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 1999 - 2000 Street Resurfacing Project, Engineering File No. 51-13231-0013, Project No. ST-00-3, Bid No. 2270 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, accept the 1999 - 2000 Street Resurfacing Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: This project provided new asphalt pavement surfacing, accessible ramps and related striping on the following streets: · Hickey Boulevard (El Camino Real - Junipero Serra Boulevard) · Chestnut Avenue (Hillside Boulevard- Antoinette Lane) · East Grand Avenue (Airport Boulevard - Dubuque Avenue) The project has been inspected by City staff and is complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. The project has a one-year warranty period that takes effect upon acceptance by the City Council. Staff will file a Notice of Completion and release the payment performance bond and ten-percent retention at the end of the thirty-day lien period. FUNDING: The construction was completed at a cost of $1,129,342.11 ($968,294.11 bid amount and $161,048.00 for two change orders). Change Order covered costs for additional repairs to pavement failed areas on Hickey Boulevard and on Chestnut Avenue, and for additional pavement grinding and striping work on East Grand Avenue. Capita~i°gram' By: ~ I ~) ~" Jo~-'~bbs Director of Public Works Sufficient funds are budgeted for this project in FY 01-02 Approved by://~A .~ Michael A. Wilson City Manager DATE: May 22, 2002 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Chestnut/Grand Avenue Intersection Improvement Project Engineering File TR-97-2, ST-97-5, Project No. 51-13231-9718/9811, Bid No. 2004 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, accept Chestnut/Grand Intersection Improvements Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: This project provided a new right turn lane from northbound Chestnut Avenue onto Grand Avenue and improved traffic flow at the intersection by installing new signals at the intersection. The project has been inspected by City staff and is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Acceptance of the project will provide authorization for staff to file a Notice of Completion and to release the payment performance bond and ten percent retention at the end of the thirty-day lien period. The acceptance of this project by City Council was delayed from last spring due to the Contractor requesting additional compensation and the possibility of filing for arbitration. After Engineering consulted with the City Attorney and then having discussions with the Contractor, the Contractor decided not to file for arbitration and accept final payment from the City so that the project could be closed. FUNDING: The construction was completed at a cost of $201,758.68 ($181,859.58 bid items and $19,899.10 for one change order). The change order covered costs for new concrete, curb and gutter along the east side of Chestnut Avenue between Grand Avenue and Miller Avenue. Construction costs are under the $222,317.00 budgeted in gas tax, developer funds and funds from Measure A. BY: ¢~¢of~'p~u ic works Michael A. Wilson City Manager RTH/JG/ed DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: May 22, 2002 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Director of Public Works Police Department Report Writing Room Upgrade Project Engineering File PB-00-15, Project No. 51-13232-0113, Bid No. 2295 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council, by motion, accept the Police Department Report Writing Room Upgrade Project as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: This project expanded the old Report Writing Room to provide one additional and more spacious new workstations for police officers to do their reports. The project also provided new lighting and upgraded the Information Technology wiring to the room. The project has been inspected by City staff and is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Acceptance of the project will provide authorization for staff to file a Notice of Completion and to release the payment performance bond and ten percent retention at the end of the thirty-day lien period. FUNDING: The construction was completed at a cost of $66,980.05 ($59,951.00 bid items and $7,029.05 for one change order). The change order covered costs for new storage cabinets below the relocated mail boxes and increasing the Information Technology wiring to the Report Writing Room. Construction costs are budgeted in the 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Fund (CIP) in the amount of $72,747.00. John Direc __~ ,~_-~ )bs ,r of Public Works Approved: Michael A. Wilson City Manager RTIadJG/ed StaffReport DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: May 22, 2002 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Director of Economic and Community Development Agreement to Extend the City's Participation in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: 1. Approve an agreement to extend the City's participation in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium to apply for funds available through the HOME Investment Partnership Act 2. Authorize the City Manger to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. BACKGROUND: The Home Investment Partnership Act authorized by Congress in 1990 under the National Affordable Housing Act provides a source of federal financing for a variety of affordable housing projects. Metropolitan cities, urban counties, and consortia whose formula allocation is greater than or equal to $500,000 are eligible to receive HOME funds. To receive HOME funds, the City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, and other cities on the Peninsula formed a consortium in 1991. HOME funds received by the San Mateo County HOME Consortium are distributed annually on a competitive basis. Over the past five years the City of South San Francisco has received $1,350,000 in HOME funds from the San Mateo County HOME consortium. The City has used these funds for a variety of housing projects including the purchase and rehabilitation of two building on Commercial Avenue and the purchase of three four-plex buildings in Willow Gardens. For 2002-2003 the HOME Project Review Committee has recommended to the Board of Supervisors that the City receive a $400,000 HOME allocation. The current San Mateo County HOME Consortium agreement expires on June 30, 2003. Consortium members must adopt and submit a new agreement to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by June 30, 2002 to extend the Consortium agreement. The new agreement will be for federal fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005. Consortium members for 2003- 2005 will include the City of South San Francisco and the County of San Mateo. The agreement will remain in effect unit the HOME funds from each of the federal fiscal years are closed out pursuant to Federal regulation 24 CFR 92.507. STAFF REPORT -TO: SUBJECT: DATE: Page 2 Honorab,c Mayor and City Council Agreement to Extend the City's Participation in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium May 22, 2002 CONCLUSION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to enter into a three-year agreement to participate in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Participation in the Consortium will give the City of South San Francisco access to funds to acquire and rehabilitate, or create new affordable housing for working families. Creating quality affordable housing will not only help the families living in those units but also help revitalize the surrounding community. Director Economic and Community Development Approved: Michael A. Wilson City Manager MAW:MVD:NF:AFS ATTACHMENT: Resolution approving participation in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIl., CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM TO APPLY FOR FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to enter into a three- year agreement to participate in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium. WHEREAS, participation in the Consortium will give the City of South San Francisco access to funds to acquire and rehabilitate, or create new affordable housing for working families and also revitalize the surrounding community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby approves an agreement to extend the City's participation in the San Mateo County HOME Consortium to apply for funds available through the HOME Investment Partnership Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a meeting held on the day of ,2002 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATI'EST: City Clerk F:\file cabinet\Current Reso'skS-22home.res.doc Staff Re ort DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: May 22, 2002 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Steven T. Mattas, City Attorney Administrative Citation Ordinance and Fine Resolution RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt, by motion, the Administrative Citation Ordinance and the Administrative Citation Fine Resolution. DISCUSSION: At the May 8, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council by unanimous vote introduced the Administrative Citation Ordinance. The Administrative Citation Ordinance is now ready for adoption. The City Council also directed staff to advise the Council as to the allowable fine amounts that could be adopted by the City Council as part of the Fine Resolution. Under Sections 25132 and 36900 of the Government Code, the maximum fines the City can impose associated with the Administration Citation Ordinance are $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation, and $500 for the third violation. The staff recommendation at your May 8th City Council meeting was $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation and $300 for the third violation. The Resolution included with the Staff Report includes the fine amounts originally recommended by staff. The Council may direct staff to adjust the fine for the third violation to any amount that is $500 or less. Ste~v~n Tz~/~at~, City ~tto~ey- Enclosure: Ordinance F:\wpdWlnrsw\405\001\StaffRptX2002XAdmin Citation Ord Fine Reso 516.doc Michael A. Wilson, City Manager ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.25 OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS WHEREAS, Government Code section 53069.4 authorizes the City to adopt an ordinance that makes any violation of an ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty, provided that such fines or penalties are subject to judicial review. WHEREAS, an administrative citation program can minimize the expense and delay of enforcing municipal code violations where the alternative remedy is to pursue responsible persons in the Civil or criminal justice system. WHEREAS, the Council finds that there is a need for an alternative method of enforcement for minor violations of the Municipal Code. The Council further finds that an appropriate method of enforcement for minor violations is an administrative citation program. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1' ADDITION OF CHAPTER 1.25 Title 1, Chapter 1.25, entitled "Administrative Citations," is hereby added to the South San Francisco Municipal Code to provide as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2: SEVERABILITY In the event any section or portion of this ordinance shall be determined invalid or unconstitutional, such section or portion shall be deemed severable and all other sections or portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3: PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933, a Summary of this Ordinance shall be prepared by the City Attorney. At least five (5) days prior to the Council meeting at which this Ordinance is scheduled to be adopted, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the Summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk's Office a certified copy of this Ordinance. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall (1) publish the summary, and (2) post in the City Clerk's Office a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance along with the names of those City Council members voting for and against this Ordinance or otherwise voting. This ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after its adoption. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco, held the day of ,2002. Adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South Francisco at a regular meeting of the City Council held the ~ day of ,2002 by the following vote: AYES' NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: City Clerk As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco, I do hereby approve the foregoing Ordinance this ~ day of ,2002. Mayor Exhibit A Chapter 1.25 1.25.010 1.25.020 1.25.030 1.25.035 1.25.040 1.25.050 1.25.060 1.25.070 1.25.080 1.25.090 1.25.100 1.25.110 1.25.120 1.25.125 1.25.130 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS Applicability. Definitions. Administrative Citation. Building And Zoning Violations - Opportunity To Correct. Amount Of Fines. Payment Of Fines. Hearing Request. Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver. Hearing Officer. Hearing Procedure. Hearing Officer's Decision. Late Payment Charges. Recovery Of Administrative Citation Fines And Costs. Right To Judicial Review. Notices. 1.25.010 Applicability. A. This chapter provides for administrative citations that are in addition to all other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the City to address any violation of this code. B. Use of this chapter shall be at the sole discretion of the City. 1.25.020 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: A. "Chief Building Official" shall mean the Chief Building Official as designated by the City of South San Francisco B. "Enforcement officer" shall mean any city employee or agent of the City with the authority to enforce any provision of this code. C. "Finance Director" shall mean the Finance Director of the City of South San Francisco D. "Hearing Officer" shall mean that person designated by the City Manager E. "Responsible person" means a person that the Enforcement Officer determines is responsible for causing or maintaining a violation of the Municipal Code. The term "responsible person" includes but is not limited to a property owner, tenant, person with a legal interest in real property, or person in possession of real property. Exhibit A 1.25.030 Administrative Citation. A. Whenever an Enforcement Officer charged with the enforcement of any provision of this code determines that a violation of that provision has occurred, the Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to issue an administrative citation to any person responsible for the violation. B. Each administrative citation shall be issued on a form approved by the City Attorney and shall contain the following information: 1. The date of the violation or, if the date of the violation is unknown, then the date the violation is identified; occurred; 3. 4. 5. 6. The address or a definite description of the location where the violation The section of this code violated and a description of the violation; The amount of the fine for the code violation; If applicable, the action necessary to correct the violation; If applicable, a requirement that the person responsible immediately correct the violation, and an explanation of the consequences of failure to correct the violation; 7. If applicable, a reasonable correction period, prior to imposition of the fine, pursuant to section 1.25.035; 8. A description of the fine payment process, including a description of the time within which and the place to which the fine shall be paid; 9. An order prohibiting the continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation described in the administrative citation; 10. A description of the administrative citation review process, including the time within which the administrative citation may be contested and the place from which a request for hearing form to contest the administrative citation may be obtained; 11. The name and signature of the citing Enforcement Officer; 12. To the extent possible, the signature of the responsible person, if he or she can be located. If the responsible person refuses or fails to sign the administrative citation, the failure or refusal to sign shall not affect the validity of the citation and subsequent proceedings. 1.25.35 Building And Zoning Violations - Opportunity To Correct. If the violation pertains to a building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural or zoning matter that does not create an immediate danger to health or safety, the Enforcement Officer shall afford the person responsible for the continuing violation a reasonable period, not less than five (5) days, to correct or otherwise remedy the violation prior to the imposition of administrative fines. The citee of a violation under this section may request an extension of the correction period provided that a request is filed with the Chief Building Official before Exhibit A the correction period ends. The Chief Building Official may, in his or her, discretion grant a reasonable extension of correction period if the citee has supplied adequate evidence demonstrating that the correction cannot reasonably be made within the correction period. The Chief Building Official's decision shall be in writing and is final. The filing for such an extension does not, unless granted, extend the correction period or any other time periods set by this chapter. 1.25.040 Amount Of Fines. A. The amounts of the fines for code violations imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be set forth in the schedule of fines established by resolution of the City Council. B. The schedule of fines shall specify any increased fines for repeat violations of the same code provision by the same person within thirty-six months from the date of an administrative citation. C. The schedule of fines shall specify the amount of any late payment charges imposed for the payment of a fine after its due date. 1.25.050 Payment Of Fines. A. The fine shall be paid to the City within thirty days from the date of the administrative citation. B. Any administrative citation fine paid pursuant to subsection A shall be refunded in accordance with Section 1.25.100 if it is determined, after a hearing, that the person charged in the administrative citation was not responsible for the violation or that there was no violation as charged in the administrative citation. C. Payment of a fine under this chapter shall not excuse or discharge any continuation or repeated occurrence of the code violation that is the subject of the administrative citation. 1.25.060 Hearing Request. A. Any recipient of an administrative citation may contest that there was a violation of the code or that he or she is the responsible party by completing a request for heating form and returning it to the City within thirty days from the date of the administrative citation, together with an advance deposit of the fine or notice that a request for an advance deposit hardship waiver has been filed pursuant to Section 1.25.070. B. A request for hearing form may be obtained from the department specified on the administrative citation. C. The person requesting the hearing shall be notified of the time and place set for the heating at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. D. If the Enforcement Officer submits an additional written report concerning the administrative citation to the Heating Officer for consideration at the heating, then a copy of this report shall also be served on the person requesting the hearing at least five days prior to the date of the heating. Exhibit A 1.25.070 Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver. A. Any person who intends to request a hearing to contest that there was a violation of the code or that he or she is the responsible party and who is financially unable to make the advance deposit of the fine as required in Section !.25.060(A) may file a request for an advance deposit hardship waiver. B. The request shall be filed with the Finance Department on an advance deposit hardship waiver application form, available from the Finance Department, within fifteen days of the date of the administrative citation. C. The requirement of depositing the full amount of the fine as described in Section 1.25.00)(A) shall be stayed un]ess or until the Director of Finance makes a determination not to issue the advance deposit hardship waiver. D. The Finance Director may waive the requirement of an advance deposit set forth in Section 1.25.060 (A) and issue the advance deposit hardship waiver only if the cited party submits to the Director a sworn affidavit, together with any supporting documents or materials, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director the person's actual financial inability to deposit with the City the full amount of the fine in advance of the hearing. E. If the Finance Director determines not to issue an advance deposit hardship waiver, the person shall remit the deposit to the City within ten days of the date of that decision or thirty days from the date of the administrative citation, whichever is later. F. The Finance Director shall issue a written determination listing the reasons for his or her determination to issue or not issue the advance deposit hardship waiver. The written determination of the director shall be final. G. The written determination of the Finance Director shall be served upon the person who applied for the advance deposit hardship waiver. 1.25.080 Hearing Officer. The City Manager shall designate the Hearing Officer for the administrative citation heating. 1.25.090 Hearing Procedure. A. No heating to contest an administrative citation before a Hearing Officer shall be held unless the fine has been deposited in advance in accordance with Section 1.25.060 or an advance deposit hardship waiver has been issued in accordance with Section 1.25.070. B. A hearing before the Heating Officer shall be set for a date that is not less than fifteen days and not more than sixty days from the date that the request for hearing is filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. C. At the heating, the party contesting the administrative citation shall be given the opportunity to testify and to present evidence concerning the administrative citation. Exhibit A D. The failure of any recipient of an administrative citation to appear at the administrative citation heating shall constitute a forfeiture of the fine and a failure to exhaust their administrative remedies. E. The administrative citation and any additional report submitted by the Enforcement Officer shall constitute prima facie evidence of the respective facts contained in those documents. F. The Hearing Officer may continue the hearing and request additional information from the Enforcement Officer or the recipient of the administrative citation prior to issuing a written decision. 1.25.100 Hearing Officer's Decision. A. After considering all of the testimony and evidence submitted at the hearing, the Heating Officer shall issue a written decision to uphold or cancel the administrative citation and shall list in the decision the reasons for that decision. The decision of the Heating Officer shall be final. B. If the Hearing Officer determines that the administrative citation should be upheld, then the fine amount on deposit with the City shall be retained by the City. C. If the Hearing Officer determines that the administrative citation should be upheld and the fine has not been deposited pursuant to an advance deposit hardship waiver, the Hearing Officer shall set forth in the decision a payment schedule for the fine. D. If the Hearing Officer determines that the administrative citation should be canceled and the fine was deposited with the City, then the City shall promptly refund the amount of the deposited fine, together with interest at the average rate earned on the City's portfolio for the period of time that the fine amount was held by the City. E. The recipient of the administrative citation shall be served with a copy of the Hearing Officer's written decision. 1.25.110 Late Payment Charges. Any person who fails to pay to the City any fine imposed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter on or before the date that fine is due also shall be liable for the payment of any applicable late payment charges set forth in the schedule of fines. 1.25.120 Recovery Of Administrative Citation Fines And Costs. The City may collect any past due administrative citation fine or late payment charge by use of all available legal means. The City also may recover its collection costs, including but not limited to administrative costs and attorneys' fees. Such collection costs shall be in addition to any penalties, interest, and late charges imposed pursuant to an ordinance or resolution of the City Council. 5 Exhibit A 1.25.125 Right To Judicial Review. Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision of a Hearing Officer on an administrative citation may obtain review of the administrative decision by filing a petition for review with the municipal court, or superior court if there is no municipal court, in San Mateo County in accordance with the timelines and provisions set forth in California Government Code Section 53069.4. 1.25.130 Notices. A. The administrative citation and all notices required to be given by this chapter shall be served on the responsible party by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or by deposit in the United States Mail, in a sealed envelope postage prepaid, addressed to such person to be notified at his last-known business or residence address as the same appears in the public records or other records pertaining to the matter to which such notice is directed. ~Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of deposit in the. post office. B. Failure to receive any notice specified in this chapter does not affect the validity of proceedings conducted hereunder. C:WIy Documents~Admin Citations Ordinance_July4.doc -6- RESOLUTION NO. CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FINDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION ORDINANCE WHEREAS, at the May 8, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council by unanimous vote introduced the Administrative Citation ordinance; and WHEREAS, Sections 25132 and 36900 of the Government Code authorize the City to impose fines pursuant to the Administrative Citation Ordinance in the amounts up to $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation, and $500 for the third violation; and WHEREAS, Chapter 1.25.040, Amount of Fines, of the South San Francisco Municipal Code requires that the City Council adopt a schedule of fines for code violations imposed pursuant to Chapter 1.25, Administrative Citations and establish a late payment penalty for failure to pay the fines in accordance with the citation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council approves the following administrative fines for violations of the South San Francisco Municipal Code cited under Chapter 1.25: 2. 3. 4. $100 for the first violation. $200 for the second violation of the same code section by the same person within thirty-six months of the date on which the first citation was received. $300 for the third violation of the same code section by the same person within thirty- six months of the date on which the first citation was received. A late penalty in the amount of one percent per month on the unpaid fine balance in accordance with Chapters 1.25.050 and 1.25.110. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a meeting held on the __ __ day of ,2002 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: F:\file cabinet\Current Reso's~5-22admin.citation.res.doc ATTEST: City Clerk