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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2021.04.13 @600 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting held at: Teleconference meeting Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:00 p.m. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call COMMITTEE PRESENT: Rehman Baig (6:08pm), Roderick Bovee, Kristy Camacho, Robert Cavalieri, Nick Maiden, Sophie Martin, Patricia Murray, Julie Ann Murphy, Sam Shihadeh, John Skerry, Bill Zemke, Steven Yee ALTERNATE PRESENT: Steve Firpo Public Comment None. Consent Calendar 1. Approval of the Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2021 Committee Member Sam Shihadeh moved and Committee Member Pat Murray seconded a motion to approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2021 as corrected. The motion passed. New Business 2. Update on Community Outreach Eric Yurkovich provided an overview of the community outreach meetings conducted to-date. He noted that all the meetings have been recorded and are posted to the ShappSSF.com website. Policy frameworks are also posted for community comments on the website. 3. Discuss Health, Environmental Justice and Equity Policy Frameworks Diana Benetiz reviewed the Health, Environmental Justice and Social Equity Policy Frameworks. She reviewed factors that contribute to healthy communities. Committee Questions:  Nick Maiden asked about the life expectancy rates.  Nick Maiden asked about the CalEnviro screen data. Diana Benitez responded that the CalEnviro screen is a state-wide data source that looks at multiple factors (air, water, traffic, housing burden, pollution factors and sensitive populations). She reviewed comments that have been received by the community relating to land use and environmental justice, housing, community, health care services and amenities and services. She reviewed the draft Policy Framework for Health and Environmental Justice and for Social Equity. Committee Comments:  Kristy Camacho asked about universal pre-k. Lisa Costa Sanders noted that the City is working to provide additional pre-k spaces available for the community as well as provide additional affordable access to pre-k.  In response to a question of the Commission on Race and Social Equity, Lisa Costa Sanders responded that the Commissioners are representative of the community.  Steven Yee asked about access to information digital information as well as literacy rates in the community.  Steven Yee asked about languages that are predominate in the community and how determined. Diana Benitez responded that the data is from Census data. Billy Gross noted that the City needs to continue to work to outreach to community in different languages.  Kristy Camacho asked about obtaining demographic data of users by department (parks programs, library services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equity services are being provided. She also suggested including a performance metric for childcare access.  JulieAnn Murphy commented on policy relating to displacement and challenge with new development sites. Eric Yurkovich commented that we need to consider where these protection, protection and preservation all at the same time. Eric Yurkovich noted that the Housing Element is also being updated at this time.  Sophie Martin commented on performance metrics and set the City up for success on being able to report on them and deliver on them. Some performance metrics may also take time to realize and could be difficult to track.  Sophie Martin noted the environmental impacts of the proposed location of new housing in East of 101. Need to consider performance standards and development standards pertaining to residential areas.  Kristy Camacho asked if the HEART program includes data by City for the first-time homebuyer program. Eric Yurkovich also noted the importance of providing access to different programs.  JulieAnn Murphy commented on access to housing as a right to shelter. Public Comment:  Jennifer Garstang commented on ownership housing opportunities and ability for better health outcomes. Need for more entry level home production. Diana Benitez noted the Policy Framework Surveys are all available on the Shapessf.com website for comments. The next CAC meeting will focus on Parks and Public Facilities. Staff Comments none CAC Member Comments Kristy Camacho asked about the meeting minutes posted on the ShapeSSF.com website. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm.