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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2021.03.09 @600 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting held at: Teleconference meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2021 6:00 p.m. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call COMMITTEE PRESENT: Rehman Baig, Roderick Bovee, Kristy Camacho, Nick Maiden, Sophie Martin, Patricia Murray (6:30 pm), Julie Ann Murphy, John Skerry, Bill Zemke, Steven Yee COMMITTEE ABSENT: Robert Cavalieri, Sam Shihadeh Public Comment None. Consent Calendar 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2021 Committee Member Kristy Camacho moved and Committee Member Bill Zemke seconded a motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 9, 2021 as corrected. The motion passed. New Business 2. Discuss Safety and Climate Hazards and Review the Safety Policy Framework Eric Yurkovich provided an overview of hazards in the community including climate change hazards. He reviewed seismic hazards and areas subject to ground shaking. Eric Yurkovich also reviewed areas subject to flooding including infrastructure and structures. The safety element will also cover wildfire hazards. California is also experiencing more extreme heat days and rising temperatures are expected to increase. Increase in heat impacts humans health. Eric Yurkovich reviewed the draft safety policy framework. Committee comments:  Steven Yee asked if there are target areas for capital plans. Eric Yurkovich responded that the current capital plans are not necessarily targeting areas, but more based on infrastructure needs. Billy Gross noted the City’s Water Control plant is the most directly impacted by sea level rise and is why the City is working with Army Corp of Engineers to identify solutions and funding.  John Skerry asked about other risks to the City. Eric Yurkovich noted SFO is working on its protection plan for sea level rise which will have impacts on adjacent areas. The County is working to coordinate these projects cross jurisdictional.  Kristy Camacho asked why focus on flood and sea level rise with community assets and not other hazards. Eric Yurkovich noted that it is a new outcome as sea level rise was not previously considered. It could be expanded to consider other hazards as well. Kristy Camacho asked if other transportation assets that are not under City control (BART, CalTrain) be included. Billy Gross responded in the affirmative.  Roderick Bovee likes concept of community warehouse and response to emergencies and would also like to make sure the community is informed of emergency response plans and has access. Steven Yee suggested more community involvement in emergency drills.  Steven Yee asked if we are learning from wildfire events and pandemic. Eric Yurkovich noted the State published new guidelines for wildfires to help mitigate hazards from occurring.  Billy Gross noted City learning best ways to outreach to the community and engage residents through the pandemic.  Kristy Camacho commented on the need to coordinate with partner agencies, especially the School District.  Pat Murray noted that each school has an emergency plan and the County has the Big 5 plan with detailed steps to follow for emergencies. Coordinated effort between the County, jurisdictions and school districts. She also noted that the Commission on Race and Social Justice also working on ways to better communicate with the community. The library is taking the lead on communication to connect residents to programs.  JulieAnn Murphy commented on need to respond to events and rebuild. In the event of a disaster, residents will be notified of essential services and supported in rebuilding efforts.  Kristy Camacho noted need for contingency planning with different levels and scenarios at a neighborhood level. Eric Yurkovich noted this is what a community hub could accomplish.  Kristy Camacho suggested including reference to CERT in the plan.  Rehman Baig asked about disaster recovery for businesses in addition to residents. Many large businesses may have plans in place, but not smaller operations. Billy Gross agreed that business needs also should be planned for.  Steven Yee asked about incentives for small business to prepare for disasters (capital planning, tax incentives, etc.).  Kristy Camacho asked about landslide mitigation. Eric Yurkovich noted that most of hillsides are already built out, but some are susceptible, and the plan will include policies to address the risk.  Sophie Martin commented that there should be a policy relating to not permitting new critical facilities be built in high hazard areas. Should prioritize policies that has effort to address multiple hazards. Also de-prioritize areas that another organization is already addressing.  Kristy Camacho agreed to consider additional partnerships and learn from other organizations.  Sophie Martin suggested using this current pandemic to understand what resources are provided by other organizations effectively and what areas the City had to step up and address.  Kristy Camacho noted need to connect with County to understand its ability to provide services.  Roderick Bovee commented on importance of good ventilation, especially in public spaces. Eric Yurkovich noted that the building code has standards to address ventilation and could research healthy building standards further.  Sophie Martin suggested a performance metric relating to seismic retrofits – separated by residents and businesses.  Krsity Camacho asked if City is reaching all demographics in the case of emergencies.  Roderick Bovee asked about damn failures. Eric Yurkovich noted it is a requirements of General Plan law, but not a risk to South San Francisco. 3. Next Steps – Community Outreach Meeting Schedule Eric Yurkovich reviewed the upcoming meetings and next steps. Community meetings are scheduled in March to review the policy framework. City Council also considering moderate density housing options. Next meeting on April 13, 2021 will be on social equity. Eric Yurkovich also noted that the team has started work on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Sophie Martin asked what EIR alternatives will be evaluated. Staff responded that the alternatives have not been determined yet. Staff Comments none CAC Member Comments None. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm.