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RESOLUTION NO. 120-2005
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL TO KAISER HOSPITAL TO
OPERATE A FARMERS' MARKET FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES AND
CLIENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
MARKET
WHEREAS, the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association has partnered with Kaiser
Permanente ("Kaiser") for the past three years to bring small-scale Farmers' Markets to Kaiser
facilities around the Bay Area, allowing a small number of vendors to serve the members of Kaiser
staff and patients with access to fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables; and
WHEREAS, Kaiser wishes to introduce a similar market at its South San Francisco facility;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed market would be open from lOAM to 2 PM on Tuesdays and
would not interfere with the existing Farmers' Market currently open on Saturdays, and would create
a cross-marketing opportunity to publicize the Saturday market to Kaiser employees and members;
and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the market be allowed to operate subject to the conditions
of approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby approves the operation of a Farmers' Market at Kaiser
Permanente by the Pacific Coast Fanners' Market Association subject to the conditions of approval
attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any
agreements necessary to effectuate the Farmers' Market on behalf of the City of South San
Francisco.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was reguJlarly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of
November 2005 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Richard A. Garbarino, Pedro Gonzalez and Karyl Matsumoto,
Mayor'pro Tem Joseph A. Femekes and Mayor Raymond L. Green
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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KAISER PERMANENTE FARMERS" MARKET
CONDITIONS
Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco (Kaiser) has n:quested permission to offer a
Farmers' Market to their staff and members on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at
their facility located at 1200 EI Camino Real. The City Council has authorized the
Market to take place on an eight (8) week trial basis from August 30, 2005 to October 18,
2005. During the eight (8) week trial period, the City, Pacific Coast Farmers' Market
Association (PCFMA) and Kaiser will evaluate the Market based on traffic and parking
impact to the area, staff and ml;:mber participation, etc. If at that time all findings are
positive, Kaiser will be given p,ermission to conduct a Farmers' Market on an ongoing
basis, subject to conditions set forth by the City of South San Francisco and subject to
ongoing evaluation by a representative from the City, Kaiser and PCFMA.
FINDINGS:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use should not,
under any circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the public health, safety,
peace, morals comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working the
neighborhood because the proposed use will be limited in capacity and will be
subject to City regulations and standards regarding site security, noise,
traffic/circulation and parking.
2. The establishment and operation of the proposed Ulse should not be detrimental or
injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood because the proposed
use will be subject to limitations relating to capacity and hours of operation. The
use will also be requin~d to maintain clear fire lanes at all times to ensure
emergency vehicle access and is subject to traffic!circulation controls based on
the judgment ofthe Traffic Engineer.
3. The establishment and operation of the proposed Market should not be
detrimental to the general welfare of the City because the Farmers' Market is
intended to support Kaiser's overall goal of improving the health of the
communities they serve through the sale of healthy foods, such as produce and
other nutritional food products. The existing Kaiser parking structure lies within
the proposed site and will provide ample parking for Kaiser employees and
members visiting the market which should minimize potential vehicle parking and
traffic impacts to surrounding neighborhoods.
4. The event shall occur only on Tuesdays between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00
PM with a maximum of ten (10) vendors.
5. Kaiser is responsible for managing the event to ensure it does not cause negative
parking, noise, safety or other impacts to the surrounding neighborhood!
community.
6. The conditions of approval for this event may be revised or revoked by the City of
South San Francisco at any time if a determination is made that the event is
creating detrimental impacts to the health, safety and!or general welfare of the
surrounding neighborhood! communi ty.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Kaiser Farmers' Market event may occur only on Tuesdays between the
hours of 10:00 AM through 2:00 PM. Vendors shall not arrive or setup prior to
8 :00 AM.
2. Kaiser and its Market provider shall clean-up all trash and debris within the sales
event area prior to and following each event.
3. In order to minimize conflict with traffic flow and patient drop off and pick up,
Kaiser staff or the market manager will assign someone to direct each of the
vendor vehicles in and out of the site in order to '~ontrol potential conflicts with
pedestrian and auto traffic.
4. All designated fire lanes and driveway aisles lead:lng to/from or connecting with
the site shall remain clear and accessible at all times to accommodate emergency
vehicle access during the operational hours of the sales event.
5. At no time shall the unloading/loading of goods associated with the market events
obstruct the flow of traffic on a public street or obstruct any first lanes or
driveway aisles leading to/from or connecting with the site.
6. Kaiser members and employees shall be directed to use the existing Kaiser
parking structure on site for parking. All vendors will be directed to the top floor
of the Kaiser parking structure upon unloading their produce items.
7. Live bands and any entertainment associated with the Market shall be limited in
scope and shall be conducted within a reasonable noise level. Music shall be
played only during the hours of market operation.
8. Vendors or sales not associated with the farmers' market activity shall not be
allowed.
9. Kaiser and PCFMA shall secure all required pennits from San Mateo County
Health Department prior to the commencement of said market events.
10. No off-site signage is allowed.
11. Kaiser and PCFMA agree to cross promote the City of South San Francisco's
Farmers' Market, held on Saturday mornings from May through November.
12. This agreement is agreed to by:
Linda Jensen
Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente
Barry M. Nagel
City Manager