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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-25 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda PacketThursday, March 6, 2025 7:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA Planning Commission SARAH FUNES-OZTURK, Chairperson AYSHA PAMUKCU, Vice Chairperson JOHN BAKER, Commissioner MICHELE EVANS, Commissioner NORMAN FARIA, Commissioner SAM SHIHADEH, Commissioner ALEX TZANG, Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda 1 March 6, 2025Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda How to observe the Meeting (no public comment): 1) Local cable channel: Astound, Channel 26, Comcast, Channel 27, or AT&T, Channel 99 2 ) https://www.ssf.net/Government/Video-Streaming-City-and-Council-Meetings/Planning-Commission 3) https://www.youtube.com/@CityofSouthSanFrancisco/streams How to Submit written Public Comment before the meeting: Email: [email protected] Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting. The email will be monitored during the meeting.The City encourages the submission of comments by 6:00pm on the date of the Public Hearing to facilitate inclusion in the meeting record. Written comments received prior to 6:00pm on the day of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record, but will not be read aloud at the meeting. How to provide Public Comment during the meeting: COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER During a meeting, comments can only be made in person: Complete a Speaker Card located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Be sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public comment. When your name is called, please come to the podium, state your name and address (optional) for the Minutes. American Disability Act: The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 72-hours before the meeting. Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at [email protected], 72-hours before the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/27/2025 2 March 6, 2025Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda, and on any items listed under the Consent Calendar. Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is written on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. Written comments received prior to 6:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record, but will not be read aloud. DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for Planning Commissioners to disclose any communications, including site visits, they have had on current agenda items, or any conflict of interest regarding current agenda items. CONSENT CALENDAR Consideration and approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025 Planning Commission 1 02-20-25 PC Draft MinutesAttachments: ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Report regarding submission of the 2024 Genentech Annual Report for Planning Commission consideration. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner) 2 Att 1 - 2024 Genentech Annual ReportAttachments: The Commission has adopted a policy that applicants and their representatives have a maximum time limit of 20 minutes to make a presentation on their project. Non-applicants may speak a maximum of 3 minutes on any agenda item. Questions from Commissioners to applicants or non-applicants may be answered by using additional time. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/27/2025 3 March 6, 2025Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda **Any interested party will have 15 calendar days from the date of an action or decision taken by the Planning Commission to appeal that action or decision to the City Council by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk as provided under Chapter 20.570 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. In the event an appeal period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or any other day the City is closed, the appeal period shall end at the close of business on the next consecutive business day. The cost to appeal for applicants, residents, and all others is as set forth in the City’s Master Fee Schedule. Page 4 City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/27/2025 4 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-219 Agenda Date:3/6/2025 Version:1 Item #:1 Consideration and approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025 Planning Commission City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/27/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™5 February 20, 2025 Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2025 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:00 PM AGENDA REVIEW No changes. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. CONSENT CALENDAR – Voting Key: (yes, no, abstain) 1. Consideration and approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 Planning Commission Motion to approve: Commissioner Tzang, Second – Commissioner Shihadeh, approved by roll call (6-0-0) Meeting Video: City of South San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting 2/20/2025 PUBLIC HEARING 2. Report regarding consideration and approval for Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a proposed three-story personal storage building located at 1341 San Mateo Avenue in the Mixed Industrial High (MIH) Zoning District in accordance ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Chair Faria, Vice Chair Funes-Ozturk Commissioners: Shihadeh, Tzang, Baker, Pamukcu ABSENT: Evans STAFF PRESENT: Adena Friedman – Chief Planner, Victoria Kim – Associate Planner, Ali Wolf – Assistant City Attorney, Cynthia Fregoso – Clerk 6 February 20, 2025 Minutes Page 2 of 3 with Title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) and determination that the project is consistent with the certified 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report, and qualifies for streamlining and a categorical exemption, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162, 15168, 15183, and 15332. (Victoria Kim, Associate Planner) 2a Resolution making findings and determining that the environmental effects of the construction of a three-story personal storage building located at 1341 San Mateo Avenue, were sufficiently analyzed under the certified 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report and based on the Infill Checklist, no additional environmental analysis is needed pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162, 15168, 15183 and 15332. Motion to approve: Commissioner Shihadeh, Second – Commissioner Baker, approved by roll call (6-0-0) 2b Resolution making findings and approving entitlements for Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a three-story personal storage building located at 1341 San Mateo Avenue in the Mixed Industrial High (MIH) Zoning District. Motion to approve: Commissioner Shihadeh, Second – Commissioner Tzang, approved by roll call (6-0-0) Public Hearing Opened 7:04pm Public Hearing Closed 7:45pm Meeting Video City of South San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting 2/20/2025 ADMINSTRATIVE BUSINESS 3. Re-affirmation of the previous appointment of a subcommittee to serve as the appeals panel for appeals regarding Chapter 8.70 of Title 8 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code related to property owner obligations to tenants displaced from unsafe or substandard units (Adena Friedman, Chief Planner and Alexandra Wolf, Assistant City Attorney Motion to approve: Chair Faria, Second – Commissioner Baker, approved by roll call (6-0-0) 7 February 20, 2025 Minutes Page 3 of 3 4. Annual Reorganization of the Chair and Vice Chair of the South San Francisco Planning Commission (Adena Friedman, Chief Planner) Reorganize – Sarah Funes-Ozturk as Chair Motion to approve: Commissioner Tzang, Second – Chair Faria, approved by roll call (6-0-0) Reorganize – Aysha Pamukcu as Vice Chair Motion to approve: Commissioner Faria, Second – Commissioner Baker, approved by roll call (6-0-0) Meeting Video: City of South San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting 2/20/2025 ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION None ADJOURNMENT Chair Funes-Ozturk adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8PM. Adena Friedman, Chief Planner Sarah Funes-Ozturk , Chairperson or Aysha Pamukcu, Vice Chairperson Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning Commission City of South San Francisco City of South San Francisco AF/af 8 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:25-212 Agenda Date:3/6/2025 Version:1 Item #:2 Report regarding submission of the 2024 Genentech Annual Report for Planning Commission consideration. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and accept the 2024 Genentech Annual Report pursuant to Chapter 20.260 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Genentech Master Plan,which was updated in 2020,guides development of the Genentech 207-acre campus through the next planning horizon (anticipated to be 20 years or more).South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC)Section 20.260.006 (Genentech Master Plan District Administration)requires that the Planning Commission reviews development activity within the Genentech campus at least once a year,and requires that Genentech submits an annual report which contains the following components, as appropriate: ·Status of facility-wide improvements ·Progress in completing the required tasks and benchmarks described in the implementation plan and /or Development Agreement ·Anticipated new construction or renovation projects ·An update on transportation and parking needs ·An update on mobile vendor (employee amenity) activities on the Genentech campus ·An update of the facility-wide transportation demand management (TDM) program ·Projected changes in the facility usage and requirements ·Advance notice of any proposed changes to the facility-wide development standards or design guidelines ·Notice of any changes that have been made to the facility master plan since the most recent annual report. Campus Development and Buildout Genentech has submitted an Annual Report for 2024 (Attachment 1 to this staff report),for Planning Commission review and consideration.The Annual Report provides updates on all the required components. The Annual Report notes that in 2024 Genentech constructed one new 12,100 square-foot building,B38,which is their new Security building,and demolished a 15,400 square-foot building,B39,resulting in a minimal reduction of net square footage overall to the campus.Other development activity was limited to upgrades and maintenance of existing facilities. City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/27/2025Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™9 File #:25-212 Agenda Date:3/6/2025 Version:1 Item #:2 Transportation Demand Management and Parking Genentech continued to see improvements to its TDM program post-pandemic.The percentage of alternative transportation modes to the campus was just under 36 percent,a slight reduction from the 39 percent reported in 2023.It should be noted that if remote work or absence are also included as alternative modes,the overall mode split was 59 percent, in keeping with the 60 percent reported in 2023. Genentech conducted traffic cordon counts and parking surveys in late October 2024.The cordon count indicates that Genentech is consistent with the required trip cap,which limits AM single-occupancy vehicle (SOV)peak hour trips to 5,216.The cordon count reported an average of 3,454 AM peak hour SOV trips,well below the trip cap limit.A parking inventory indicates that parking on the Genentech campus was at 61% occupancy, which is less than the 70% occupancy indicated in 2023. CONCLUSION Staff finds that the submitted report is consistent with the reporting requirements and recommends that the Planning Commission accept the 2024 Genentech Annual Report. Attachment 1.2024 Genentech Annual Report City of South San Francisco Printed on 2/27/2025Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CAMPUS MASTER PLAN Prepared by Genentech, Inc. Adopted by City of South San Francisco November 24, 2020 2024 ANNUAL REPORT Presented to City of South San Francisco Planning Commission March 6, 202Ļ Contact Sophie Martin, Senior Director, Real Estate Strategy, Genentech Inc. [email protected] 11 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Genentech Master Plan District 1 Purpose of the Annual Report 2 2024 Campus Development and Buildout 3 2020 Master Plan Baseline and Maximum Development 3 2024 Net Square Footage and Floor Area Ratio Change 3 Leasing and Purchasing Activity 4 Upcoming Development 4 Transportation Demand Management and Parking 5 Transportation Demand Management and Mode Split 5 Trip Cap 8 Parking 8 Proposed Changes to Development Standards or Design Guidelines 9 Mobile Vendor and Employee Amenity Activities 9 Addition or Removal of Lots from the Master Plan District 9 Development Agreement 9 Appendix: South San Francisco Community Fund Additional Information 13 12 Introduction Since it was founded in 1976, Genentech has served as the biotechnology anchor of South San Francisco. With approximately 8,400 employees working in South San Francisco, Genentech is also the City's largest employer. The company's facility growth and development in South San Francisco is guided by its 2020 Genentech Campus Master Plan and associated Development Agreement. Genentech continues to meet or exceed its Master Plan obligations. Over the last decade, Genentech has invested approximately $5 billion in its South San Francisco campus in both infrastructure and capital projects and contributed significant community benefits to the City of South San Francisco through its Development Agreement obligations. Genentech Master Plan District In late 2020, the South San Francisco City Council adopted the updated Genentech Campus Master Plan, certified the Programmatic Environmental Impact Report, and amended Chapter 20.260 of the Zoning Ordinance, which governs the Genentech Master Plan District. The Master Plan was originally established in 1995 to guide the company’s growth and development of the Central Campus and to ensure that future growth would be consistent with goals and policies of the East of 101 Area Plan and the South San Francisco General Plan. The 2020 Master Plan outlines parameters for development potential that would allow the campus to increase up to approximately 9 million square feet from the approximately 4.7 million square feet on the campus at the time of adoption, representing a total campus-wide allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0. No specified time frame is established for this potential growth. In addition, the 2020 Master Plan aims to do the following: ● It articulates a vision for new growth and development within the Campus that will serve as a general guide for the future placement and design of individual buildings and other Campus improvements over time — it is an overall development program providing the basis for future approvals. ● It fosters intensification of development and infill development within the Campus, befitting its setting on the city’s eastern Bayshore and capitalizing on views and access to the waterfront. ● It promotes travel to and from the Campus using alternative modes other than single-occupant vehicles, furthering the City’s transportation objectives by emphasizing off-site Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, on-Campus shuttles and pedestrian and bicycle access and mobility. ● It establishes the basis for changes and amendments to the City’s Genentech Master Plan District zoning regulations, intended to ensure consistency and reliability between this Master Plan Update and the City’s regulatory land use tools. ● It provides the City and Genentech with flexibility to implement this Master Plan Update on an incremental, project-by-project basis, such that new elements of the Campus will 1 13 maintain or exceed the high standards of design and construction that Genentech has established at the Campus. Purpose of the Annual Report The Annual Report is required by the Genentech Master Plan District ordinance, SSF Municipal Code Section 20.260.006(E). It must address, as appropriate, the status of facility-wide improvements, progress in completing the required tasks and benchmarks described in the Implementation Plan, anticipated new construction or renovation projects, projected changes in the facility usage and requirements, an update on TDM and parking needs, an update on mobile vendor (employee amenity) activities on the Genentech campus, advance notice of any proposed changes to the facility-wide development standards or design guidelines and notice of any changes that have been made to the Facility Master Plan since the most recent Annual Report. 2 14 2024 Campus Development and Buildout 2020 Master Plan Baseline and Maximum Development The 2020 Master Plan establishes its development baseline in Chapter 2, Land Use. Both 2017 and 2019 values for square footage of building space are provided in the plan. The Master Plan’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR) utilized a 2017 baseline, but these values were updated for presentation in the plan itself in 2019 when final drafts were being prepared. Moving forward, the 2019 square footage baseline will be referred to in the Annual Report, unless specific references to buildout used in the EIR are required. The 2020 Master Plan permits a maximum campus-wide buildout of 9,008,000 square feet and a total floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0. The FAR calculation does not include childcare facilities, which are exempt from FAR limitations per the General Plan. Unlike previous Master Plans, the 2020 Plan does not specify how the square footage must be distributed by subcampus or by land use type; it may be allocated to any permissible use anywhere within the campus boundaries. 2024 Net Square Footage and Floor Area Ratio Change Genentech demolished one 15,411 square-foot building (B39) and constructed one new 12,827 square-foot building (B38) in 2024. While Genentech engaged in additional construction activity in 2024, no additional net new square footage was added to the campus this year. Other development activity was limited to upgrades and maintenance of existing facilities. Table 1, below, shows the 2019 baseline square footage and campus-wide FAR and the totals for 2024, compared to the total permissible buildout under the Master Plan. FAR calculations utilize the total campus acreage of 206.8. The 2024 square footage total is less than baseline because of net square footage loss (demolition) that occurred in 2020 and 2024. Table 1: Baseline and Net Buildout, 2024 2019 Master Plan Baseline (rounded) 2024 Total Allowed at Buildout Subtotal Square Footage 4,845,000 4,747,246 9,008,000 FAR 0.54 0.53 1.0 Plus Childcare 124,000 124,000 124,000+ Total Square Footage 4,968,000 4,871,246* 9,008,000+ Notes: Baseline sq. ft. rounded. Total allowable buildout and FAR does not include childcare. * Does not include 333 Point San Bruno Blvd. (acquired 2023) or 525 DNA Way (acquired 2024) parcels or square footage. Properties to be rezoned into Genentech Master Plan District at a later date. 3 15 Leasing and Purchasing Activity The Master Plan area primarily covers the Genentech Master Plan Zoning District, though Genentech leases some properties elsewhere in the East of 101 District. The Annual Report usually includes updates on these leased properties. Although most land in the Zoning District is owned by Genentech, leased properties within the District are also subject to the Master Plan if controlled by Genentech. Additionally, Genentech acquired one new property in 2024. Genentech will seek to rezone the properties purchased in 2023 (333 Point San Bruno Boulevard) and 2024 (525 DNA Way) to the Genentech Master Plan District later in 2025. Within Master Plan Boundary There were no new leases within the Master Plan boundary during 2024. There was one new purchase within the Master Plan boundary during 2024 (525 DNA Way). Outside Master Plan Boundary In 2024, tenant improvement was completed at the leased, approximately 208,000 square foot, lab building located at 751 Gateway Boulevard (B86). There were no new purchases outside the Master Plan boundary during 2024. Upcoming Development Upcoming Development Activity There is no upcoming development activity approved by the City at this time. In 2025, Genentech is seeking to modify the Master Plan to allow for privatization of public streets within the campus (DNA Way, Point San Bruno Boulevard, and one block of Cabot Road between Allerton Avenue and DNA Way), but no development projects are proposed as part of this action. 4 16 Transportation Demand Management and Parking Genentech completes an annual cordon count of vehicles entering campus, a transportation mode share analysis, and a parking inventory/occupancy count. Reflecting the post-pandemic work environment, Genentech uses 2022 as a baseline for commute patterns. The 2024 cordon count, mode share analysis, and parking count were conducted in the last week of October 2024 by a third party. Results are included in this report. Transportation Demand Management and Mode Split A typical three midweek days in late October 2024 were selected for the cordon count. On these days, the average number of workers arriving at the South San Francisco site during the AM peak hour was approximately 5,382, or just over 64 percent of the total population (Figure 1). Of these arrivals to campus, around 64 percent drove alone, and just about 36 percent took an alternative mode of transportation (Figure 2). Of those taking alternative modes, the Genenbus (commuter coaches) accounted for nearly 68 percent of trips. Carpooling was second most popular, at about 10 percent. Approximately 10 percent took the GenenBus transit connectors, which are the buses serving the Glen Park BART station, the Millbrae Caltrain/BART station, and the South San Francisco ferry terminal. As this trip accounts for workers’ last leg of their journey, it is not known what mode of transportation they took prior to getting on the transit connector, but is generally assumed to be a mix of public transportation modes. Walk, bicycle, Genentech ferry, taxi, and vanpool each accounted for about two percent of total alternative mode trips. One percent of alternative mode commuters arrived via motorbike (Figure 3). 5 17 *Transit Connector: GenenBus serving Glen Park BART, Millbrae Caltrain/BART, and South San Francisco Ferry Terminal. 6 18 2024 saw a 64 percent drive-alone rate compared to 64 percent in 2022 and 61 percent in 2023 (Figure 4). This reflects variability in post-pandemic commute patterns and underscores the need for continued support and expansion of alternative transportation options. Additionally, when considering remote work and absences both as trips avoided, the overall alternative mode split increases to 59 percent. This total includes nearly 36 percent accounted for by absences or remote work, and 23 percent by alternative travel modes to the campus (Figure 5). These trends highlight the importance of understanding and adapting to changing commute behaviors and preferences. 7 19 Trip Cap The 2020 Master Plan establishes a trip cap, which limits daily AM peak hour single occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips to the campus to no more than 5,216. Compliance with the trip cap is determined via the cordon count, which reported an average of 3,454 AM peak hour SOV trips, well below the limit set by the Plan. Parking A formal parking inventory/occupancy count was conducted in 2024 over the same three days as the cordon count. Overall occupancy across all space types (regular employee, carpool, visitor, ADA, etc.) was approximately 61 percent across approximately 6,500 spaces. With an average of 3,450 people commuting by car and flexible work schedules available to many business functions on the site, parking availability is not a concern. While Genentech has no immediate plans to develop any additional parking, it may do so in conjunction with future development projects, should they move forward, to accommodate any future growth if warranted. 8 20 Proposed Changes to Development Standards or Design Guidelines None at this time. Mobile Vendor and Employee Amenity Activities No changes at this time. Addition or Removal of Lots from the Master Plan District No properties were added or removed from the Master Plan District in 2024. Recent property acquisitions within or adjacent to the Master Plan boundary are anticipated to be rezoned and added to the District in 2025. Development Agreement In 2024, pursuant to the Development Agreement associated with the Master Plan, Genentech completed the following payments to the City. Prepayment of development impact fees: ● Housing: $1.5 million Contribution of $200,000 (expanded to $200,000 in 2024 due to one-time additional funding availability) towards the South San Francisco Civic Community Fund to provide resources to local community-serving organizations and events. 2024 funded recipients include: ● HealthRight360 | 2024 Sister to Sister Leadership Conference: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women of Tomorrow The 2nd Annual Sister-to-Sister Conference empowered middle and high school girls and celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture through motivational speakers, educational workshops, a community resource fair, cultural performances and more. Participants increased their sense of cultural pride, improved understanding of self and personal strengths, gained leadership knowledge and skills, and network with peers to make a positive change in themselves and their communities. ● St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County | Homeless Help Center SVdP’s Homeless Help Centers serve the persistently unstably housed, the hungry, and others who have fallen on hard times. Neighbors who visit SVdP’s HHCs are given food, 9 21 clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, and transportation assistance, as well as other assistance. ● International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1507 Charity Foundation Inc. | Snuggies to Stories The "Snuggies to Stories" program works to facilitate the donation of diapers via collection bins, and delivery to the YMCA for distribution to poverty-stricken families. The program also purchases early reading books, and works with the SSF Public Library to have firefighters read the books to children, then distribute them to the children. ● El Concilio of San Mateo County | Safety Net Navigation and SSF Neighborhood Action Team El Concilio's will provide its Safety Net Navigation- Case Management program to residents in need in South San Francisco and convene the SSF Neighborhood Action team (NAT) to improve coordination between service providers and align our goals for greater impact, including navigation and access. ● California Law Enforcement Columbia Association | 2nd Annual SSF Festa Italiana The SSF Festa Italiana is designed to encourage everyone to have a fun and wholesome day of music, culture and food. This event brought together more than 2,500 SSF residents to celebrate Italian music, food, dancing, and engage with local small businesses and their community. ● Familias Tomando Acción | Families Taking Action Familia Tomando Acción supports Spanish-speaking families and their children by providing access to essential resources, educational programs, and mental health services tailored to their unique needs. By addressing language barriers and cultural differences, they aim to create a supportive environment where families can thrive and children can reach their full potential. ● Sitike Counseling Center | Recovery Month Throughout September, Sitike led a public awareness campaign, in partnership with other local agencies, to increase awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. Sitikel facilitated a number of events throughout the month of September that include educational workshops, speaker sessions, food, music, games, and more. All events are family-friendly, free, and sober activities. ● YMCA Community Resource Center | Transportation Assistance Program The YMCA Community Recourse Center exclusively serves those who are economically challenged from under-resourced and marginalized communities in northern San Mateo County. This program provides monthly bus passes to CRC clients in need of 10 22 transportation support to be able to go to work, take their children to school, make medical appointments, and be able to run essential errands like grocery shopping. ● SSF Education Foundation | Parent Cafes SSF School staff will host up to 15 Parent Cafe events for 25-40 attendees located at SSFUSD schools for parents to build support networks and learn effective strategies for supporting the growth and development of their student(s). Topics are customized to the needs and interests of the school community and often relate to the SSFUSD’s Portrait of a Graduate and presented in small table groups that promote discussion, sharing and connecting with others. ● South San Francisco United Youth Soccer League | South San Francisco Youth Soccer League Support of the SSFYSL goes to subsidize program expenses, which will allow SSFUYSL to keep league fees affordable and ensure that all youth can participate. Additionally, a portion of the funds will go to their scholarship fund to provide financial support to families that have additional needs. ● City of South San Francisco | Downtown Night Market The City has conducted significant community engagement to downtown property owners, merchants, visitors, and employees with the goal of bringing enhanced revitalization efforts to South San Francisco's downtown. The City wants to leverage the Downtown Night Market as an opportunity to activate a vacant breezeway property, in the heart of downtown on Grand Avenue, by holding an evening night market event to bring more people downtown with the goal of supporting local merchants. ● City of South San Francisco Parks & Rec| Concert in the Park: Community Fun Fest The Concert in the Park event allowed community members to come together and build their ties. More than 4,000 attendees interacted with one another, shared their mutual interests, supported local vendors, learned about important resources, and created memories. This event helps to develop a sense of belonging, community, and friendship. Live music promotes well-being by reducing stress and enhancing people’s overall mood. ● City of South San Francisco - SSF Public Library | South San Francisco Public Library Summer Learning Challenge 2025 The Library's Summer Learning Challenge aims to address the summer learning gap by keeping kids engaged in reading and learning. Throughout the summer, they will distribute free books to children and teens and schedule fun and educational programs and activities, including STEM programming, and host visits from summer camps and preschool and school sites that include hands-on activities. ● Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | Future Grads – 1st Generation College Students 11 23 BGCP Future Grads program supports first-generation college-bound students from their sophomore year of high school to and through their post-secondary education. Their vision is that every student in our program graduates from the post-secondary program of their choice and that we enable them to choose from a universe of possibilities. ● HealthRIGHT 360 | 2025 Sister to Sister Leadership Conference The Sister-to-Sister Conference empowers middle and high school girls and celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture through motivational speakers, educational workshops, a community resource fair, cultural performances and more. Participants will increase their sense of cultural pride, improve understanding of self and personal strengths, gain leadership knowledge and skills, and network with peers to make a positive change in themselves and their communities. ● Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center | Creating Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship, Digital Equity, and Market Access in SSF Renaissance’s South San Francisco (SSF) Center will empower SSF underserved entrepreneurs by providing small business technology training, assistance in building websites and hosting a holiday marketplace that will provide them with access to market opportunities and engage the SSF community. The project will serve 20 entrepreneurs who are lower-income and people of color and help them achieve financial independence while contributing to the local economic vitality and building community pride. ● City of South San Francisco Parks & Rec |51st Annual Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run The Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run is a great opportunity for community members of all ages to stay active. Whether they are looking for a challenging competition, an excuse for an enjoyable family stroll along the beautiful Bay Trail, or a convenient route, this race offers both a competitive as well as scenic course. Additional background on the Civic Community Fund is provided in the Appendix. 12 24 APPENDIX South San Francisco Civic Community Fund Additional Information Overview The goal of Genentech’s SSF Civic Community Fund is to support programs that serve South San Francisco residents and events that enhance South San Francisco residents' sense of pride and community. Organizations are invited to complete a short funding proposal if they meet the criteria and requirements for the fund. Eligibility Criteria ● Program or event primarily serves SSF residents or enhances and strengthens the SSF community (defined as 30%+ of program services/hours serving SSF residents, or 30%+ event attendees live or work in SSF ) ● Request is within the $5K minimum ~ $25K maximum ● Program or event takes place in SSF, or reasonably accessible to SSF residents (i.e. have an office or extensive presence in North County - SSF, Daly City, San Bruno, Pacifica, Brisbane) Funding Requirements The organization must be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and be located in the United States; or be a US governmental organization (such as public schools, public colleges and universities, public hospitals and federally recognized Indian tribal governments). Funding Restrictions In order to be eligible for this type of funding through the SSF Community Fund, the organization must not be: ● A healthcare or medical organization connected to a prescribing entity ● A political or sectarian organization ● A for-profit or commercial entity ● An organization currently receiving other charitable grant funding from Genentech In order to be eligible for this type of funding, the funding must not be used for: ● Capital campaigns/building funds ● Individuals 13 25 ● Professional sports events or athletes ● Religious purposes An organization with a written policy to discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender expression and/or identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected status is ineligible for funding. 14 26