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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 1984-11-28 MINUTES THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Regular Meeting November 28, 1984 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room, Municipal Services Building CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard A. Haffey called the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Richard A. Haffey, Vice Chairperson Roberta Cerri Teglia, Members: Mark N. Addiego, Emanuele N. Damonte, Gus Nicolopulos Also Present: Executive Director/Secretary C. Walter Birkelo, Deputy City Manager Mark Lewis --~SENDA REVIEW: Executive Director Birkelo stated that there were no additions nor deletions to the evening's agenda. chairman Haffey stated that, after Item 5, Reorganization of Agency Officers, the Redevelopment Agency meeting would recess to enter into a special meeting of the City Council. APPROVAL OF Executive Director Birkelo informed Council that the bills will be carried BILLS: over to the Special Meeting of Monday, December 3, 1984. Treasurer Barry Lipton would be present at that meeting to present them. REORGANIZATION Member Damonte moved, seconded by Member Nicolopulos, that the OF AGENCY Chairman and Vice Chairperson for the South San Francisco Redevelopment OFFICERS: Agency by Richard A. Haffey and Roberta Cerri Teglia, respectively. Motion, as made and seconded was unanimously carried. RECESS: A recess was called for Council to enter into a Special Meeting for the presenting of awards by the Police Department. RECONVENED: The Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 7;48 p.m. JOINT MARKETING Executive Director Birkelo stated that over the last several months, Council PROGRAM AGREE- has discussed the interest of the Agency cooperating in an advertising MENT-REDEVELOP- promotional program for the area east of Highway 101 and also some MENT AGENCY & surrounding properties that fit within the concept of an Industrial -"~RIOUS International Business Center. Through Subcommittee work, etc,, some )MMERCIAL AND various concepts have been developed that Council has been apprised of, _~DUSTRIAL from time to time, that lead us to now ask for approval of the formal DEVELOPMENTS \ participation in this partnership agreement between two public agencies ~ and five developers group to, not advertise their specific projects, JOINT MARKETING but promote the image of the area itself as a good place to do business --~ROGRAM AGREE- in San Mateo County, Executive Director Birkelo'also reminded Council lENT that at budget time specific provis.ions were made for this item in [continued) both the Redevelopment Budget and in the General City Advertising Budget. Council was also informed that the agreement would have to be amended to include the Chiltern Company. The form of the .agreement will remain the same but it will be modified to include the other developer and, in the future, as other development takes place there will be other members added also. The Chairman asked whether or not the agreement would come before the Board for the amendment. Mr. Birkelo explained that if the Board fOrmally approve participation in the corporation, representatives will be selected to represent the Redevelopment Agency as an Agency on that board. That representative will have to come back to this ~oard and ask approval of major policy decisions, particularly involving money. Member Damonte questioned Item #2 of the Agreement, Cost Sharing. The Executive Director replied that the developers covered all the costs in that particular item, The CitY's cost has been largely directed towards the preparation of the City brochure and some of the other surrounding costs that we feel are appropriate for equal sharing among the members of the group, Member Damonte also asked regarding Item #5, Extension of Consulting Agreement; that if there is a decision to be made on the City's part for an extension, it will be made by this body as a total group. Executive Director Birkelo stated the Board'~s representative will have to come back and ask for direction, Member Addiego moved, seconded by' ¥ice Chairperson Teglia, for the Agency's formal participation in the partnership agreement. Motion, as made and seconded was unanimously approved, PRECISE PLAN Deputy City Manager Mark Lewis stated that for the Board's consideration APPROVAL, is a Precise Plan for 1024 square foot bank building and related parking SECURITY and landscaping located on the east side of GateWay Boulevard approximately PACIFIC 800 feet north of East Grand Avenue in the Gateway Redevelopment Project BANK area. A portion of this parcel will be used as parking for the Granada Royale Hotel and a portion will remain undeveloped at this time. The proposed banking facility will consist of Self-service banking machines and a customer service area; a paved parking area and turn-around area. Three parking spaces are reqUired for this site and the site presently has plans for six, The private roadway which is proposed along the north property line between Gateway Blvd. and Forbes Blvd, will be fully approved with this project. Staff recommends that the landscaping be extended from the bank site along the Private roadway, to the site which will be used for the Granada Royale parking, as indicated in the site plan. Staff also recommends that the Agency approve the Precise Plan based on the findings as indicated in the Staff Report. 11/28/84 Page 2 PRECISE PLAN Mr, John Aguilar~ Homart Development Co,~ introdUced Mr, John Lowe, APPROVAL, Assistant Vice President of the San Francisco Office and Mr, Johnstone ~SECURITY from the Los Angeles Office of the Security. Pacific Bank who have been PACIFIC working with Homart on the development of the banking facility and design BANK and also in the other instance of improvements to the lot which will (continued) parallel and improve roadways which will connect Forbes Blvd. Mr, ~Aguilar also introduced George Homolka who is the Vice President of Wilsey and Ham and who has been working on the civil work, He is the Assessment District Civil Engineer and will be available to answer any questions the Board will have regarding landscaping as well. Mr. John Lowe, Head of the Planning Division of Security Pacific Bank in northern California addressed the Board and stated that they are offering, two automated'teller machines with~caPability.for a third, if ~he need arises'~. These'teller]machines will be'accessible on a 24-hour basis. There will be a customer service area which can be staffed by as many as four employees and will be operated on a regular business hour basis. There will also be new accounts, customer loan, travelers check and cashiers check section. Within 45 days from the issuance of the Building Permit, our contractor will have the units ready for delivery to the site. Ideally, 30 days after that, we wi'll be ready for business. Mr. Lowe stated that the major building material is an exterior metal skin material in a foam core and it is a bright red color. Above that is the roofline in the Security Pacific Corporate colors. Over the lobby is a skylight, and he pointed out that great pains had been taken to hide as much of the air conditioning units on the roof as possible, recognizing that the top of the building would be viewed from the upper stories of the buildings in the area. In summary, Mr. Lowe stated that this project and a similar one in Hayward is the first of its kind and the first of many that they hope to establish throughout the State of California. Member Damonte remarked concerning the conditions of approval contained in the staff report, particularly regarding security. Mr. Lowe replied that the head of their corporate security will be in contact with Sgt. Ron Petrocchi to go those items and resolve any problems that may arise. Vice Chairperson Teglia questioned the metal skin over the foam core material. She asked if the material was durable, is it easily dented, and what provisions have been made for maintenance. Mike Godish replied that this metal panel system is made out of 20-gauge galvanized steel with a baked enamel finish which is very durable. Inside the panel will be a 4-inch layer of foam core. It is a very good architectural product and a very durable material - it does not dent easily. Member Nicolopulos asked the dimensions of the building. Mr. Lowe replied that it is 32 by 32 single story, the actual height of the structure is almost 12 feet tall. 11/28/84 Page 3 PRECISE PLAN Member Addiego commented that Condition of Approval #4 addresses the __APPROVAL, security and indicates that it will be reviewed and agreed upon at ~ SECURITY some later date. Has the Police Department had input into this area, ' PACIFIC or is it going to be ~eviewed later? BANK (continued) Sgt, Petrocchi responded that the Police Department had not had the opportunity to talk with anyone from Security Pacific Bank as yet, once we are able to get together with the Director of Security, we can work out a program. Member Addiego asked if it was the Police Department's intention to leave this condition somewhat open ended and the bank will have to meet the requirements as they arise? Sgt. Petrocchi responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Member Damonte and seconded by Member Addiego that the Precise Plan be approved. Motion as made and seconded, was unanimously approved. GOOD AND Chairman Haffey invited anyone in the audience to speak on Redevelopment WELFARE: matters. No one spoke. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairperson Teglia moved, seconded by Member Damonte, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion, as made and seconded was unanimously approved. Time of adjournment: 8:09 p,m. APPROVED: Ri chard A. Haffey, The Redevleopment ~2~a~c~ of the City of South San F~cisco Respectfully submitted, C. Walter Birkelo Executive Director/Secretary The entries of this Redevelopment Agency meeting show the action taken by the Board to dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Manager --and available for inspection, review, and copying, 11/28/84 Page 4