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MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2007
MUNICIPAL SERVICE BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m.
(Cassette Tape No.1)
ROLL CALL
Present:
Boardmembers Addiego, Femekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Chairman Gonzalez and
Chairman Garbarino
Absent:
None
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
No changes.
None.
1. Motion to approve the minutes of January 10, 2007
2. Motion to confirm expense claims of February 14,2007 in the amount of$784,346.03
3. Motion to accept the Fire Station 61 Training Tower Project as complete in accordance
with plans and specifications
Motion-Femekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
Unanimously approved by voice vote.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
4. Resolution approving the conceptual financial plan for the downtown parking garage to
be located on the 300 block of Miller Avenue
Staff report presented by Agency Assistant Director Van Duyn. (A downtown parking
district map was distributed to the Board.)
Boardmember Matsumoto stated support for the parking garage, but questioned the
proposed financing plan, timeframe, twenty-eight year debt risk, and assumptions as
described in report. She questioned when parking fees and permit parking fees were last
increased and if a study was conducted to see if employees in the downtown area are
parking in designated lots, such as where the Grand Palace Restaurant employees are
assigned. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the best location for the structure;
Director Van Duyn addressed the reasons why the proposed location is preferred,
possible ground floor commercial uses, and the viability of parking assessment district at
a future date. Boardmember Matsumoto suggested an assessment district be considered
as a portion of the financing plan.
Boardmember Addiego stated support for the proposal, that the merchants are exuberant
about the garage, and a parking garage would be an amenity to offer and justify a parking
rate increase. He agreed with Boardmember Matsumoto that an assessment district is
something to discuss with the downtown merchants.
Boardmember Fernekes concurred with Boardmember Addiego and stated that the garage
structure would free up other lots on Miller Avenue that could be used to develop
housing and help pay for the structure.
Vice Chair Gonzalez questioned if the $9 million in bond funds was being reallocated
from a previously identified project and Director Van Duyn stated that no specific project
has been identified or considered. Vice Chair Gonzalez also stated the concern that if
parking fees are raised people will not use the garage. He agreed that the subcommittee
should discuss the assessment district with the merchants.
Boardmember Matsumoto asked a decision be postponed, and a breakdown on the
outstanding funds, purpose, age, and yearly interest fee be known in order to make an
informed decision.
Boardmember Addiego commented that the items are something the Board should look
at, but the garage is a proper use of redevelopment dollars and will bring more economic
activity to the downtown. Chairman Garbarino concurred.
Director Van Duyn asked for clarification on direction from the Board and a majority of
Boardmembers stated their agreement with the proposed financing plan.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Addiego: To approve the conceptual financial plan for the
downtown parking garage to be located on the 300 block of Miller Avenue. Approved by
the following voice vote: AYES: Boardmembers Addiego and Fernekes, Vice Chair
Gonzalez and Chairman Garbarino; NOES: Boardmember Matsumoto; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None.
(Recess: 7:35 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION
5. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 real property negotiations related to 306
Spruce Avenue, 415-417 Grand Avenue, 80 Chestnut Avenue, and San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission property located on Mission Road (APNs: 093-312-050/060),
Agency Negotiator: Assistant Director Van Duyn
Time entered into Closed. Session:
Time reconvened into Open Session:
Report from Closed Session:
ADJOURNMENT
8:30 p.m.
10: 10 p.m., all Boardmembers present.
Direction givenINo action taken.
Being no further business, Chairman Garbarino adjourned the meeting at 10: 1 0 p.m.
Approved:
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Sylvia M. Payne, Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Richard A Garbarino, Chairman
City of South San Francisco
REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14,2007
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