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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2020.01.14 @700 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting held at: MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 33 ARROYO DRIVE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll Call COMMITTEE PRESENT: Rehman Baig, Roderick Bovee, Kristy Camacho, Robert Cavalieri, Nicholas Maiden, Sophie Martin, Patricia Murray, Julie Ann Murphy, Sam Shihadeh, John Skerry, Bill Zemke ALTERNATE PRESENT: Alan Wong ABSENT: Betty Battaglia, Eddie Flores, Courtney McCrane, Patricia Murray, Steven Yee Public Comment Mayor Garbarino welcomed community members to the meeting. Administrative Business 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2019 MOTION Committee Member Kristi Camacho moved and Committee Member Bill Zemke seconded a motion to approve the meeting minutes of December 10, 2019 as submitted. The motion carried unanimously 2. Community Forum – Housing Affordability and Displacement David Javid provided an overview of the General Plan update process. He reviewed comments received from the community to-date, noting housing affordability was a key topic. David Javid introduced the panel members. Justine Marcus, Policy Director, Enterprise Community Partners, gave an overview of State legislation relating to housing. Jessica Stanfill Mullen, Program Manager for Home for All San Mateo County discussed goals for San Mateo County housing. Dena Belzer, Strategic Economics, discussed housing policy considerations and the housing element update process. Community comments:  What happens if the City does not meet the RHNA requirements? Previously, there was no penalty for not meeting the goal. However, in the future, it may be a requirement for State funding.  It sounds like the State is dictating what we do. Is this occurring in other jurisdictions? Yes, all jurisdictions are being asked to produce housing and yes, the State is taking a more active role in local housing decisions.  Concern that South San Francisco is being asked to produce too many units.  What about the jobs to housing ratio and how does South San Francisco compare to other northern peninsula jurisdictions. The gap number presented earlier is for all of San Mateo County.  Does the cited jobs to housing ratio include new developments? No, the number is based on recent census data.  How does Proposition 13 affect housing stock? It caused communities to resist housing and create a disincentive for people to sell their homes.  With the new ADU regulations, what is being done to address parking? More housing closer to transit and better transit will reduce cars. We are seeing an increase in household size and older adults staying in their homes longer. Will work on parking solutions to address issues in the General Plan update.  What is an ideal jobs to housing ratio? Ideally, closer to 1 to 1. This accounts for retired households. More housing makes for a more efficient transportation network.  How is the RHNA allocation determined? ABAG prepares the methodology for allocation. It includes proximity to transit, projected job growth and projected housing growth. The methodology will be released in April. The State determines the regional allocation, then ABAG inputs it into the methodology for local allocation. There is limited ability to challenge the allocation.  Who is included in the ABAG methodology determination? The committee is comprised of local elected officials, professional city planners and stakeholders. The list of committee members is available on ABAG’s website.  The renter households with cost burden map includes industrial areas. The map is based on census track areas.  How much influence does the community have on the General Plan. Concern with displacement in older portions of South San Francisco. The point of these meetings is to hear from the community on areas to protect and areas for new development.  For each new housing unit, do we assume two workers. Sometimes we measure workers to housing units and some homes include retired persons.  Is there such a thing as too many jobs. It is a balancing act. Local jurisdictions face a dilemma due to the tax base allocation with proposition 13. We are starting to see businesses leaving the Bay Area.  Would like to see the housing brought back in Lindenville. David Javid noted the next steps in the General Plan update process and the project website. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.. The next meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2020.