HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 105-2016 (16-710)File Number: 16 -710 Enactment Number: RES 105 -2016
RESOLUTION URGING UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
COOPERATION WITH REPUBLIC- METROPOLITAN ON
CALTRAIN STATION DEVELOPMENT. (RICH GARBARINO,
COUNCILMEMBER)
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has expended money, time, and attention upon the
reshaping and redevelopment of its historic downtown and nearby properties; and
WHEREAS, such effort and attention have included the real property owned and operated by the
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Authority ( Caltrain), specifically respecting plans for intersection of
new downtown development and the Caltrain station, which include pedestrian passages and a new
Caltrain station for the benefit and convenience of the public at large; and
WHEREAS, the intent of this resolution is not to pre - determine approval or disapproval of
applications to the City of South San Francisco for any necessary development or project permits; and
WHEREAS, improved connection of the City of South San Francisco with a new Caltrain station
area will provide strong economic development opportunity for downtown South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, opportunity exists for a mutually productive public /private transit- oriented
development with much - needed veterans and workforce housing on appropriate sites; and
WHEREAS, Union Pacific Railroad owns a little -used spur of real property, particularly well - located
for public /private transit- oriented development with potential veterans and workforce preference in
residential development; and
WHEREAS, Republic family of companies, through Republic - Metropolitan (ReMet) has devoted
time and effort to working with the City of South San Francisco since 2015 to produce a model of a
public /private transit- oriented development project, including veterans' housing preference, pursuant to a
National Veterans Housing Initiative, whose Advisory Board is chaired by former United States Senator
Robert Dole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
requests Union Pacific Railroad work and cooperate with the City of South San Francisco and
Republic - Metropolitan to effectuate such objectives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall not constitute a finding of fact or
conclusion of intent by the City Council to grant any or all potential applications by
Republic - Metropolitan or any affiliated entity to the City of South San Francisco for any entitlement
needed to consummate project development at the Caltrain station or the City of South San
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Francisco itself; and
BE IT FURW�ER RESOLVED, that this resolution and any relevant facts and infortnation be
City of South San Francisco and Republic-Metropolitan.
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At a meeting of the City Council on 8/24/2016, a motion was made by Pradeep Gupta, seconded by
Richard Garbarino, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Councilmember Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gupta, and Mayor Addiego
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