HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 03-07-13 (Reso 2730-2013) - PGE Easement GP ConsistencyRESOLUTION NO. 2730-2013
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT A PROPOSED GRANT
OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS &
ELECTRIC COMPANY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the California Legislature adopted, the Governor signed, and the California
Supreme Court, in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Matosantos, (2012) 53 Cal.4th
231, upheld Assembly Bill x1 26 (“ABx1 26”);
WHEREAS, pursuant to ABx1 26, all California redevelopment agencies were dissolved
effective February 1, 2012;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 8-2012, adopted by the City Council on January
25, 2012, the City of South San Francisco (“City”) agreed to serve as the successor agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco (“Successor Agency”) commencing
upon the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency on February 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency is considering granting a public utility easement to
Pacific Gas & Electric (“PG&E”) for an underground transmission gas pipeline on property
formerly owned by the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, identified as APN 093-
331-050 & 060 (Centennial Way Park); and
WHEREAS, Section 65402 of the California Government Code requires that the
Planning Commission report to the City Council as to whether the proposed public utility
easement grant conforms with the South San Francisco General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did receive information regarding the location,
purpose and extent of the proposed public utility easement grant at a public meeting on March 7,
2013 and heard recommendations regarding this proposed action; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the relevant portions of the South
San Francisco General Plan with regards to the proposed public utility easement grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco does
hereby Resolve as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true, correct, and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The proposed public utility easement grant conforms with the South San Francisco
General Plan based on the following:
A. The General Plan Parks and Recreation Element permits the City to use a public
utility rights-of-way to develop linear parks.
B. The Economic Development Element includes objectives for supporting public
improvements, including road widening, sewer or water upgrades, and utility
undergrounding.
C. The following General Plan Guiding and Implementing Policies would support
the intended use:
5.1-G-5 Develop linear parks in conjunction with major infrastructure
improvements and along existing public utility and transportation rights-
of-way.
5.1-I-7 Work with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Pacific Gas and Electric
(PG&E) and the SFPUC to lease and develop linear parks on existing
public utility and transportation rights-of-way in the city, where
appropriate and feasible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of South San Francisco at the regular meeting held on the 7th day of March, 2013 by
the following vote:
AYES: Chairperson Ochsenhirt, Vice Chairperson Martin, Commissioner Giusti, and
Commissioner Zemke
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: Commissioner Sim
Attest:__________________________________
Susy Kalkin
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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