1 00:00:03,727 --> 00:00:05,727 [Background Conversation] 2 00:00:25,849 --> 00:00:28,624 >> Let's go ahead and call this meeting to order we'll begin 3 00:00:28,624 --> 00:00:31,240 with a roll call. 4 00:00:31,445 --> 00:00:33,445 [Reading names] 5 00:00:37,674 --> 00:00:41,820 >> After much negotiation I have settled on a member 6 00:00:41,820 --> 00:00:45,478 of the public that would like to step up and lead us 7 00:00:45,478 --> 00:00:50,356 in the Pledge of Allegiance, and it is none other than Meredith 8 00:00:50,356 --> 00:00:54,726 Baxter from Sunshine Gardens my down the hill neighbor. 9 00:00:54,726 --> 00:00:58,480 Who normally waves at me every time I drive by. 10 00:00:58,480 --> 00:00:59,160 Normally waves. 11 00:00:59,160 --> 00:01:03,816 So we will stand, and you will begin. 12 00:01:05,611 --> 00:01:07,569 >>I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United 13 00:01:07,569 --> 00:01:07,580 States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, 14 00:01:07,580 --> 00:01:08,997 one nation under God, indivisible, 15 00:01:08,997 --> 00:01:12,597 with liberty and justice for all. 16 00:01:19,584 --> 00:01:21,984 >> Thank you very much. 17 00:01:24,224 --> 00:01:27,224 >> Thank you for being here. 18 00:01:27,238 --> 00:01:29,696 >> We move along to Living act disclosures does the council 19 00:01:29,696 --> 00:01:32,160 have anything to report tonight? 20 00:01:32,160 --> 00:01:33,936 >> It would appear not. 21 00:01:33,936 --> 00:01:36,416 >> No reporting so we'll now move along to reports from 22 00:01:36,416 --> 00:01:38,256 staff. 23 00:01:38,256 --> 00:01:38,798 >> Thank you. 24 00:01:38,798 --> 00:01:40,352 We would like to invite the community 25 00:01:40,352 --> 00:01:43,456 to come to one of our tree lightings. 26 00:01:43,456 --> 00:01:47,560 On Monday August 31st at 7 p.m.. 27 00:01:47,560 --> 00:01:50,976 We will be getting ready to do the tree lighting which 28 00:01:50,976 --> 00:01:54,137 is going to be lit up in gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness 29 00:01:54,137 --> 00:01:54,637 Month. 30 00:01:54,637 --> 00:01:58,800 The event is actually going to take place in this building 31 00:01:58,800 --> 00:02:01,856 at LPR, in the community room on the second floor of. 32 00:02:01,856 --> 00:02:08,456 So we hope that folks can join us for that event. 33 00:02:10,679 --> 00:02:13,216 >> That completes the reports, any announcements? 34 00:02:13,216 --> 00:02:18,160 >> We'll move along to council comment and request. 35 00:02:18,160 --> 00:02:21,176 >> Who'd like to go first this evening? 36 00:02:21,176 --> 00:02:26,919 >> I don't have much to >> You've been busy with things you 37 00:02:26,919 --> 00:02:28,919 can't comment on. 38 00:02:31,904 --> 00:02:32,840 >> (laughs) yes. 39 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:36,207 The United Methodist Church in Bailey City 40 00:02:36,207 --> 00:02:39,216 actually had a prayer service at Alta Loma Park. 41 00:02:39,216 --> 00:02:43,176 And I was invited to come and welcome the individuals there. 42 00:02:43,176 --> 00:02:46,416 So, thank you for the invite. 43 00:02:46,416 --> 00:02:48,240 I appreciate it. 44 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:51,140 Also, the comments that were received that they really loved 45 00:02:51,140 --> 00:02:53,229 our parks and our facilities. 46 00:02:53,229 --> 00:02:56,488 So I wanted to just make sure that I share that. 47 00:02:56,488 --> 00:02:59,496 And then recently, we had a board commission meeting 48 00:02:59,496 --> 00:03:02,624 where we appointed several great individuals 49 00:03:02,624 --> 00:03:04,616 to several of our commissions. 50 00:03:04,616 --> 00:03:07,456 And I know in the past Mr. Mayor we 51 00:03:07,456 --> 00:03:11,320 have done some sort of board of the commission 52 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:15,484 at the end dinner, and I hope that we get to do that again. 53 00:03:15,484 --> 00:03:17,402 I love hearing about this, the accomplishments 54 00:03:17,402 --> 00:03:20,680 that they achieve and how we partner with them. 55 00:03:20,680 --> 00:03:23,689 So if that's something we can do at the end of the year 56 00:03:23,689 --> 00:03:24,656 I appreciate it. 57 00:03:24,656 --> 00:03:26,616 That's all I have Mr. Mayor. 58 00:03:26,616 --> 00:03:28,616 Thank you. 59 00:03:28,642 --> 00:03:31,136 >> Who would like to go next? 60 00:03:31,136 --> 00:03:32,376 >> I? 61 00:03:32,376 --> 00:03:33,456 >> Yes Ma'am 62 00:03:33,456 --> 00:03:36,960 >> Thank you mayor, congratulations to our newly 63 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:37,696 promoted police officers and staff, 64 00:03:37,696 --> 00:03:41,133 and welcome to those who have just joined our South San 65 00:03:41,133 --> 00:03:41,887 Francisco family. 66 00:03:41,887 --> 00:03:44,116 It is great to see all of their family 67 00:03:44,116 --> 00:03:48,696 and those who love them at the last batch of swearing 68 00:03:48,696 --> 00:03:51,396 in ceremony held here at the Council Chambers. 69 00:03:51,396 --> 00:03:55,552 And like Mark I'm impressed by the people that came forward 70 00:03:55,552 --> 00:03:57,376 to join our Commission's. 71 00:03:57,376 --> 00:04:02,516 Thank you to everyone who came and spent some time with us. 72 00:04:02,516 --> 00:04:04,902 To those who are not appointed come 73 00:04:04,902 --> 00:04:08,320 as engaged to make sure that we continued 74 00:04:08,320 --> 00:04:12,520 the work that needs to be done. 75 00:04:13,376 --> 00:04:15,889 Last Friday we had our first movie night 76 00:04:15,889 --> 00:04:19,489 hosted by our Parks and Rec. 77 00:04:19,936 --> 00:04:23,298 I thought there would be more families that 78 00:04:23,298 --> 00:04:25,798 came because they'd be protected from the cold and the wind. 79 00:04:25,798 --> 00:04:27,590 But it was a little disappointed that there 80 00:04:27,590 --> 00:04:30,848 was less than we were expecting but maybe it's the first. 81 00:04:30,848 --> 00:04:35,648 Hopefully next time it will be better attendance. 82 00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:42,472 I would like to request that our meeting be adjourned today 83 00:04:42,472 --> 00:04:43,874 in memory of two individuals. 84 00:04:43,874 --> 00:04:47,218 One is Doctor Jose or sorry Jesus Abiah, 85 00:04:47,218 --> 00:04:51,576 who died on August 6th, he worked at Stanford Medical 86 00:04:51,576 --> 00:04:55,936 Center and Veterans Affairs for 20 years after a 20 year 87 00:04:55,936 --> 00:04:57,666 successful practice in the Philippines. 88 00:04:57,666 --> 00:05:00,976 And another one is Sunshine Garden resident 89 00:05:00,976 --> 00:05:04,576 for a long time, Lucille Casey. 90 00:05:04,936 --> 00:05:08,288 Was a commissioner at modern De La Rose for a long time 91 00:05:08,288 --> 00:05:11,556 she used to work at Spruce School in San Mateo courthouse. 92 00:05:11,556 --> 00:05:13,860 The Mateo County Courthouse. 93 00:05:13,860 --> 00:05:15,912 She was preceded in death by her husband Larry. 94 00:05:15,912 --> 00:05:19,512 May their souls rest in peace. 95 00:05:22,819 --> 00:05:23,611 >> Thank you Flora. 96 00:05:23,611 --> 00:05:26,636 Okay gentlemen come on one of you gets to go next. 97 00:05:26,636 --> 00:05:28,376 >> All right I shall go next. 98 00:05:28,376 --> 00:05:34,387 So, this past Saturday morning I believe it was Saturday morning, 99 00:05:34,387 --> 00:05:38,416 yes it was we had a community hike on sign Hill, 100 00:05:38,416 --> 00:05:40,464 it was a well attended event, I believe 101 00:05:40,464 --> 00:05:42,330 there was around 30 people there, 102 00:05:42,330 --> 00:05:45,438 and we hiked up and down sign hill, 103 00:05:45,438 --> 00:05:48,640 I just want to give big kudos to city staff 104 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:50,176 for being incredible for that event. 105 00:05:50,176 --> 00:05:54,506 I didn't expect a whole educational tour of Sign Hill 106 00:05:54,506 --> 00:05:59,709 about the history of the Hill, about how the conservation 107 00:05:59,709 --> 00:06:04,509 efforts happening there and the habitat restoration efforts, 108 00:06:05,776 --> 00:06:08,246 I learned a lot about the butterflies there. 109 00:06:08,246 --> 00:06:11,821 And a little known fact is the letters 110 00:06:11,821 --> 00:06:18,420 that we see on Zion Hill today aren't the only letters that you 111 00:06:18,420 --> 00:06:20,336 see on Sign Hill there used to be a big sign I believe 112 00:06:20,336 --> 00:06:23,456 from a beer company, and eventually 113 00:06:23,456 --> 00:06:27,102 knowing how Windy sign Hill is the letters blew over 114 00:06:27,102 --> 00:06:29,416 and we couldn't put him back. 115 00:06:29,416 --> 00:06:35,416 So what a lovely event getting people outside beer taking 116 00:06:37,224 --> 00:06:38,916 walks and taking hikes, because it's 117 00:06:38,916 --> 00:06:41,416 very important for all of us to go outside 118 00:06:41,416 --> 00:06:43,688 come and touch some grass, and get some exercise. 119 00:06:43,688 --> 00:06:45,249 And that's all I have for today. 120 00:06:45,249 --> 00:06:46,816 Thank you. 121 00:06:46,816 --> 00:06:48,356 >> Okay Councilman Flores? 122 00:06:48,356 --> 00:06:52,168 >> Thank you Mr. Mayor, I joined my colleague here on thanking 123 00:06:52,168 --> 00:06:55,796 city staff, I was able to join him as well as our city manager 124 00:06:55,796 --> 00:07:01,436 and thank you to the city staff, and the team there, 125 00:07:01,436 --> 00:07:05,716 everyone at Parks and Rec thank you for putting it together. 126 00:07:05,716 --> 00:07:08,318 And thank you to the residents who came out 127 00:07:08,318 --> 00:07:10,260 and for our city staff for communicating. 128 00:07:10,260 --> 00:07:13,241 Many heard of it through social media channels. 129 00:07:13,241 --> 00:07:15,140 Think always Loretta and Chuck as they 130 00:07:15,140 --> 00:07:19,189 continue their commitment and advocacy to that open space. 131 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:23,269 Saturday I also was invited and joined close to 200 members 132 00:07:23,269 --> 00:07:27,469 of the Oyster Point Yacht Club who 133 00:07:27,576 --> 00:07:29,906 invited me over to their event this past Saturday. 134 00:07:29,906 --> 00:07:34,800 It was a great opportunity to meet constituents 135 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:38,226 in that part of town, they were great in hosting and being 136 00:07:38,226 --> 00:07:41,826 in community, they were very thrilled 137 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:46,256 for all of the development and new changes 138 00:07:46,256 --> 00:07:48,792 that have been happening around Oyster Point Park they're 139 00:07:48,792 --> 00:07:51,629 very grateful to this council and the work 140 00:07:51,629 --> 00:07:53,656 they put into making this town beautiful. 141 00:07:53,656 --> 00:07:56,433 I was told to share these words back to you all. 142 00:07:56,433 --> 00:07:59,736 I joined also city staff in attending the opening 143 00:07:59,736 --> 00:08:03,320 and welcoming of Assembly Diane Papin's new district, 144 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:07,482 her new district office, it was a very nice convening, 145 00:08:07,482 --> 00:08:12,216 so if you have any need to contact her office 146 00:08:12,216 --> 00:08:14,776 please know that she has a new office right here 147 00:08:14,776 --> 00:08:17,581 in the city of San Mateo. 148 00:08:17,581 --> 00:08:21,984 I also want to join in on adding the new promotion 149 00:08:21,984 --> 00:08:29,784 and swearing in of all the men and women who filled the city. 150 00:08:36,216 --> 00:08:38,440 Restaurant worker two in downtown 151 00:08:38,440 --> 00:08:40,442 it was a very well attended event, 152 00:08:40,442 --> 00:08:44,760 and I want to thank anyone who came out including business 153 00:08:44,760 --> 00:08:45,936 owners and chamber members. 154 00:08:45,936 --> 00:08:49,281 It continues to bring forth a networking opportunity 155 00:08:49,281 --> 00:08:51,984 and connection to our business corridor, 156 00:08:51,984 --> 00:08:54,960 and I want to especially thank Nems 157 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:57,720 for being an active partner since they arrived here 158 00:08:57,720 --> 00:08:59,676 in South San Francisco and getting involved 159 00:08:59,676 --> 00:09:02,826 with the committee community both providing medical services 160 00:09:02,826 --> 00:09:05,560 as well as engaging with our business district 161 00:09:05,560 --> 00:09:06,480 and that's all I have to report. 162 00:09:06,480 --> 00:09:07,936 Thank you. 163 00:09:07,936 --> 00:09:12,660 >> Thank you Councilman Coleman, you will like to know that those 164 00:09:12,660 --> 00:09:15,316 butterflies that you mentioned one is called the Callippe 165 00:09:15,316 --> 00:09:17,949 Silverspot, and then there was the mission blue, 166 00:09:17,949 --> 00:09:22,576 they are the reason why the housing does not work all 167 00:09:22,576 --> 00:09:26,440 the way up the hill on San Bruno Mountain because they were 168 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:28,156 discovered, they were an endangered species, 169 00:09:28,156 --> 00:09:31,651 and they had to put together the first habitat conservation plan 170 00:09:31,651 --> 00:09:38,251 in America in some things happen even on the environmental front. 171 00:09:40,576 --> 00:09:44,909 >> During that hike, I guess our tour guide Candace said that 172 00:09:44,909 --> 00:09:48,776 they had found a Clippy silver spot in Sindh Hill, 173 00:09:48,776 --> 00:09:52,960 which means they can actually fly across from San Bruno 174 00:09:52,960 --> 00:09:55,900 Mountain to sign Hill and potentially in the future we can 175 00:09:55,900 --> 00:09:57,820 see a larger population there. 176 00:09:57,820 --> 00:09:58,277 >> They're expanding.. 177 00:09:58,277 --> 00:09:58,824 That's right. 178 00:09:58,824 --> 00:10:01,252 I just have a couple of things I wanted 179 00:10:01,252 --> 00:10:04,789 to double down I was in this hall with floor and Eddie 180 00:10:04,789 --> 00:10:09,440 and we were there for the release of the new people who 181 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:13,181 were getting badges pinned on, but Lieutenant Sean Curmi 182 00:10:13,181 --> 00:10:16,810 who is one big deal in Sunshine Gardens, 183 00:10:16,810 --> 00:10:21,610 if he was ever on the ballot he would eclipse me big time. 184 00:10:21,610 --> 00:10:25,360 And I was told by both his godfather Brian Shapiro 185 00:10:25,360 --> 00:10:30,760 and his wife, Sean's aunt Carmen, that I needed 186 00:10:30,896 --> 00:10:32,862 to be at this event for Sean. 187 00:10:32,862 --> 00:10:34,442 So I was. 188 00:10:34,442 --> 00:10:37,341 But, that's kind of the beautiful thing about South San 189 00:10:37,341 --> 00:10:41,416 Francisco, it's not easy for somebody who 190 00:10:41,416 --> 00:10:42,936 has to enforce the law right? 191 00:10:42,936 --> 00:10:46,620 To live in the community because you keep bumping into people 192 00:10:46,620 --> 00:10:51,526 that maybe it wasn't such a good experience on their side. 193 00:10:51,526 --> 00:10:54,526 But, it's wonderful when somebody 194 00:10:54,761 --> 00:10:56,520 has the tenacity and the willingness 195 00:10:56,520 --> 00:10:58,856 to live in the community that they serve. 196 00:10:58,856 --> 00:11:00,904 It's a great thing. 197 00:11:00,904 --> 00:11:04,371 Recently, I was invited out come well it's not a new company, 198 00:11:04,371 --> 00:11:07,816 I guess it's been here for six years. 199 00:11:07,816 --> 00:11:10,744 There's a company called zipline it's east of one on one 200 00:11:10,744 --> 00:11:12,119 there was a large warehouse there 201 00:11:12,119 --> 00:11:14,156 that used to do vertical farming. 202 00:11:14,156 --> 00:11:18,541 So it had very tall roofs coming it was a zipline that's 203 00:11:18,541 --> 00:11:21,267 been featured in a lot of news magazines 204 00:11:21,267 --> 00:11:22,976 on television and such. 205 00:11:22,976 --> 00:11:25,768 It's been there for six years and it's 206 00:11:25,768 --> 00:11:27,185 getting ready to expand greatly, I 207 00:11:27,185 --> 00:11:29,296 had no idea how much was occurring there. 208 00:11:29,296 --> 00:11:31,502 But in their manufacturing plant which 209 00:11:31,502 --> 00:11:35,503 was the tour that I received it's about 500 zero square feet, 210 00:11:35,503 --> 00:11:39,160 and they're going to double in the near future. 211 00:11:39,160 --> 00:11:41,170 But in manufacturing what happens 212 00:11:41,170 --> 00:11:42,600 when you double your square footage is 213 00:11:42,600 --> 00:11:45,482 you need more people to activate that space. 214 00:11:45,482 --> 00:11:49,156 So right now they're at maybe 600 employees, 215 00:11:49,156 --> 00:11:51,262 and I was told by the person that 216 00:11:51,262 --> 00:11:54,896 will do the hiring that they are looking for 4 or 500 more, 217 00:11:54,896 --> 00:11:57,160 they really wonderful thing about it, 218 00:11:57,160 --> 00:12:00,296 it was all younger people that were so enthusiastic, 219 00:12:00,296 --> 00:12:02,936 the way that they were working in 220 00:12:02,936 --> 00:12:04,722 that well it's not an assembly line, 221 00:12:04,722 --> 00:12:07,549 but there's so many components that go into those drones. 222 00:12:07,549 --> 00:12:10,816 And this company got its start by delivering medicine and blood 223 00:12:10,816 --> 00:12:13,792 supplies, in the country of Rwanda 224 00:12:13,792 --> 00:12:16,776 because there was some people, some villages that 225 00:12:16,776 --> 00:12:19,208 didn't have access to roads, so it would 226 00:12:19,208 --> 00:12:20,500 take very long to get anything. 227 00:12:20,500 --> 00:12:21,992 So that's where they started. 228 00:12:21,992 --> 00:12:23,736 And then from Rwanda I guess they 229 00:12:23,736 --> 00:12:29,412 went to another area that has problems with the roads 230 00:12:29,412 --> 00:12:31,580 and situations to travel like that. 231 00:12:31,580 --> 00:12:35,126 So they're in Dallas Texas and they're delivering both medicine 232 00:12:35,126 --> 00:12:40,526 but now also they're delivering consumer goods and food. 233 00:12:43,648 --> 00:12:47,896 It's just remarkable to see that sign on the Hill 234 00:12:47,896 --> 00:12:51,696 that says the industrial city is kind of relevant again 235 00:12:51,696 --> 00:12:54,696 because we are making stuff. 236 00:12:56,496 --> 00:12:59,376 That was the highlight of the month for me. 237 00:12:59,376 --> 00:13:02,456 So with that we'll move to the next item. 238 00:13:02,456 --> 00:13:04,882 >> Thank you mayor we'll move on to public comments, 239 00:13:04,882 --> 00:13:07,496 I don't have anyone signed up to provide a comment but I will 240 00:13:07,496 --> 00:13:10,576 look to the audience just to make sure we don't have anyone 241 00:13:10,576 --> 00:13:12,576 looking to provide? 242 00:13:12,856 --> 00:13:15,409 And then Mr. Karkouti is in the audience 243 00:13:15,409 --> 00:13:17,496 but he's not going to speak to us this evening? 244 00:13:17,496 --> 00:13:19,496 Okay. 245 00:13:20,580 --> 00:13:21,800 Margaret? 246 00:13:21,800 --> 00:13:23,205 Would you like to? 247 00:13:23,205 --> 00:13:23,705 Okay. 248 00:13:23,705 --> 00:13:24,684 All right. 249 00:13:24,684 --> 00:13:28,202 We all get a pass today. 250 00:13:28,202 --> 00:13:30,502 >> Looking on Zoom we also have no speakers. 251 00:13:30,502 --> 00:13:33,176 So we can move along to the next item. 252 00:13:33,176 --> 00:13:36,512 We can move along to the consent calendar. 253 00:13:36,512 --> 00:13:38,880 Item number one is a motion to approve the minutes from 254 00:13:38,880 --> 00:13:42,849 the meetings of August 12th 2026 and August 19th 2026. 255 00:13:42,849 --> 00:13:46,455 Item two is a motion to approve the reappointment of three 256 00:13:46,455 --> 00:13:50,100 bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee members, one 257 00:13:50,100 --> 00:13:52,376 Conference Center Authority member, one Housing Authority 258 00:13:52,376 --> 00:13:54,357 member, and one library board member. 259 00:13:54,357 --> 00:13:56,976 Item number three is a report regarding resolutions 260 00:13:56,976 --> 00:13:59,956 authorizing amendments to the consulting Services Agreement 261 00:13:59,956 --> 00:14:04,256 with Swinerton management, and consulting and LS Architecture 262 00:14:04,256 --> 00:14:07,696 and Urban Design for the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center 263 00:14:07,696 --> 00:14:12,486 project pier item number three A and three B are the resolutions, 264 00:14:12,486 --> 00:14:16,469 item number four is a report regarding program supplemental 265 00:14:16,469 --> 00:14:19,376 agreement number F 028 revision three. 266 00:14:19,376 --> 00:14:21,728 With the state of California for the bridge Preventative 267 00:14:21,728 --> 00:14:23,186 Maintenance program and authorizing 268 00:14:23,186 --> 00:14:26,112 the approval of budget amendment number 27.001. 269 00:14:26,112 --> 00:14:31,960 Item four is the resolution, item five is a report regarding 270 00:14:31,960 --> 00:14:35,296 a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,387 and $0.14 271 00:14:36,408 --> 00:14:40,820 in funding from the San Antonio County Registration 272 00:14:40,820 --> 00:14:43,416 and Elections Division to support an early vote center 273 00:14:43,416 --> 00:14:46,620 at the main library parks and recreation center 274 00:14:46,620 --> 00:14:49,560 for the November 3rd 2026 statewide general election 275 00:14:49,560 --> 00:14:52,800 and amending the Library Department's fiscal year 26 276 00:14:52,800 --> 00:14:53,796 to 27 operating budget. 277 00:14:53,796 --> 00:14:56,196 Via Budget amendment number 27.009. 278 00:14:57,316 --> 00:15:03,516 Item five A is a resolution, item six is a report regarding 279 00:15:03,516 --> 00:15:08,316 a resolution accepting $4,829.95 from the South San Francisco 280 00:15:08,541 --> 00:15:10,749 Friends of the library to support library collections 281 00:15:10,749 --> 00:15:11,926 programs and services. 282 00:15:11,926 --> 00:15:14,495 Amending the Library Department's fiscal year 283 00:15:14,495 --> 00:15:18,160 26 to 27 operating budget and approving budget amendment 284 00:15:18,160 --> 00:15:19,720 number 27.0 ten. 285 00:15:19,720 --> 00:15:22,729 Item number six A is the resolution, 286 00:15:22,729 --> 00:15:24,896 item number seven is a report regarding a resolution 287 00:15:24,896 --> 00:15:28,736 authorizing the acceptance of $58,000 from the California 288 00:15:28,736 --> 00:15:32,206 State Library to support project read through the Adult Literacy 289 00:15:32,206 --> 00:15:35,101 Services Program as predicted in the Library Department fiscal 290 00:15:35,101 --> 00:15:39,777 year 26 to 27 estimate, item number seven A is 291 00:15:39,777 --> 00:15:42,690 the resolution, item number eight is a report regarding 292 00:15:42,690 --> 00:15:45,669 a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $34,000.30 $4,048 293 00:15:46,576 --> 00:15:50,846 from the California State Library to support the project 294 00:15:50,846 --> 00:15:53,346 read through the Family Literacy Services Program. 295 00:15:53,346 --> 00:15:57,116 And amending the library's department's fiscal year 26 296 00:15:57,116 --> 00:16:00,956 to 27 operating budget, and approving Budget amendment 297 00:16:00,956 --> 00:16:02,676 number 27.013. 298 00:16:02,676 --> 00:16:07,176 Item eight is the resolution, item nine is a report regarding 299 00:16:07,176 --> 00:16:11,976 additional information and a resolution regarding body worn 300 00:16:16,464 --> 00:16:21,356 cameras video audio equipment can video software and cloud 301 00:16:21,356 --> 00:16:24,520 storage services with Axon Enterprise Inc. 302 00:16:24,520 --> 00:16:27,384 And an additional amount of $1,937,587.88. 303 00:16:27,384 --> 00:16:33,384 And for a new, not to exceed total amount of $2,737,507.88. 304 00:16:36,329 --> 00:16:40,529 And authorizing the City manager or authorized 305 00:16:42,576 --> 00:16:44,173 designee to execute the agreement. 306 00:16:44,173 --> 00:16:48,160 Item number nine A is that resolution. 307 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:50,516 >> Thank you Jasmine would any council person like to remove 308 00:16:50,516 --> 00:16:52,916 any item from consent? 309 00:16:54,520 --> 00:16:55,256 Okay. 310 00:16:55,256 --> 00:16:58,256 Just me, item number nine. 311 00:17:00,576 --> 00:17:04,809 I will invite Lieutenant Ceriotti up to the podium 312 00:17:04,809 --> 00:17:08,816 and when last we met, we had somewhat robust discussion 313 00:17:08,816 --> 00:17:14,517 about a lot to do with the funding and the mechanism 314 00:17:14,517 --> 00:17:21,226 for funding which for myself at second glance looks to be solid. 315 00:17:21,226 --> 00:17:23,952 I'm not really having a problem with that. 316 00:17:23,952 --> 00:17:27,976 But, I am interested in the staff report. 317 00:17:27,976 --> 00:17:32,136 There are some pretty lofty goals here, 318 00:17:32,136 --> 00:17:34,496 and I wanted to understand specifically 319 00:17:34,496 --> 00:17:36,256 how we reached them. 320 00:17:36,256 --> 00:17:38,496 So the conclusion of the report says 321 00:17:38,496 --> 00:17:42,416 it's intended to improve officer's safety, equipment 322 00:17:42,416 --> 00:17:44,816 reliability, evidence management, transparency, 323 00:17:45,776 --> 00:17:48,776 operational effectiveness, and community trust. 324 00:17:48,869 --> 00:17:54,269 So if all of those items come to fruition, 325 00:17:55,576 --> 00:18:00,162 then I don't really have a problem with an extra 1.9 326 00:18:00,162 --> 00:18:05,216 million, but I would like to know what aspects of these items 327 00:18:05,216 --> 00:18:10,562 lead to this outcome where there is so much improvement? 328 00:18:10,562 --> 00:18:11,175 >> Yes. 329 00:18:11,175 --> 00:18:14,286 First good evening mayor vice mayor members of Council. 330 00:18:14,286 --> 00:18:18,764 Yes, this package helps to build transparency and community 331 00:18:18,764 --> 00:18:22,936 trust which is something that is very important to the South San 332 00:18:22,936 --> 00:18:24,576 Francisco Police Department. 333 00:18:24,576 --> 00:18:26,376 It's going to be connecting technology 334 00:18:26,376 --> 00:18:29,976 across investigations, evidence, also performance reviews. 335 00:18:32,176 --> 00:18:35,349 So, with body worn cameras comes accountability, 336 00:18:35,349 --> 00:18:38,480 and that's also where the public trust comes through. 337 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:43,426 When we have critical incidents, or even just arrests that occur, 338 00:18:43,426 --> 00:18:46,476 we have the opportunity to release body worn camera footage 339 00:18:46,476 --> 00:18:49,592 when warranted, and that is especially important when 340 00:18:49,592 --> 00:18:51,856 we are involved in critical incidents 341 00:18:51,856 --> 00:18:56,764 to show what the officers responded to, how it was dealt 342 00:18:56,764 --> 00:18:58,562 with, and the community then gets 343 00:18:58,562 --> 00:19:00,396 to see the larger picture than what 344 00:19:00,396 --> 00:19:05,456 they may hear just in a social media post or a press release. 345 00:19:05,456 --> 00:19:09,403 It also leads to, I spoke a couple weeks 346 00:19:09,403 --> 00:19:10,611 ago about the AI translation. 347 00:19:10,611 --> 00:19:13,136 That is also going to build our community 348 00:19:13,136 --> 00:19:17,960 trust with those body worn cameras if an officer comes 349 00:19:17,960 --> 00:19:21,109 into contact with a monolingual or bilingual citizen, 350 00:19:21,109 --> 00:19:23,656 then they are able to immediately press 351 00:19:23,656 --> 00:19:26,136 the button on their body worn camera, 352 00:19:26,136 --> 00:19:28,504 and that's going to foster trust because sometimes when 353 00:19:28,504 --> 00:19:30,936 we are in the process of translation, 354 00:19:30,936 --> 00:19:33,409 things can get lost in translation or they may not 355 00:19:33,409 --> 00:19:36,576 be heard, so we are going to be getting information quicker 356 00:19:36,576 --> 00:19:40,160 and being able to help those citizens in a faster manner. 357 00:19:40,160 --> 00:19:43,360 And then I also spoke about the updated tasers that 358 00:19:43,360 --> 00:19:47,464 will come with that package, and with that is upgraded, 359 00:19:47,464 --> 00:19:51,700 less lethal tools that officers will be able to have. 360 00:19:51,700 --> 00:19:53,408 I also spoke about the VR training that 361 00:19:53,408 --> 00:19:55,576 comes with that package, where officers are going 362 00:19:55,576 --> 00:20:01,576 to be receiving more training which also will foster improved 363 00:20:01,896 --> 00:20:04,118 officer safety, more community trust, 364 00:20:04,118 --> 00:20:07,160 we will be able to use those trainings in our community 365 00:20:07,160 --> 00:20:09,776 academies, so that citizens can firsthand 366 00:20:09,776 --> 00:20:12,576 see what the officers are utilizing out on the street, 367 00:20:12,576 --> 00:20:13,904 and how they are being trained. 368 00:20:13,904 --> 00:20:17,768 This ecosystem that I spoke about a couple of weeks ago, 369 00:20:17,768 --> 00:20:21,112 that's what's going to strengthen when I talk 370 00:20:21,112 --> 00:20:25,312 about officer safety it's all working together 371 00:20:26,160 --> 00:20:29,649 in one ecosystem it's that one stop shop where 372 00:20:29,649 --> 00:20:32,696 we're going to have GPS capabilities live 373 00:20:32,696 --> 00:20:35,960 stream capabilities more situational 374 00:20:35,976 --> 00:20:38,224 awareness where officers are responding to calls. 375 00:20:38,224 --> 00:20:41,406 So if a supervisor isn't able to immediately be on that scene, 376 00:20:41,406 --> 00:20:45,611 they can still be looking at that few system and making sound 377 00:20:45,611 --> 00:20:51,611 decisions which then in turn will help our community members 378 00:20:53,632 --> 00:20:55,632 . 379 00:21:08,190 --> 00:21:09,972 We had just purchased the cameras 380 00:21:09,972 --> 00:21:12,117 in fleet and the car system so now everything 381 00:21:12,117 --> 00:21:14,159 is integrated with our drones for our drones will 382 00:21:14,159 --> 00:21:18,320 be part of that Fusa system as well that we have already 383 00:21:18,320 --> 00:21:20,320 utilized here 384 00:21:23,353 --> 00:21:25,579 >> The officer would have access to the drone video? 385 00:21:25,579 --> 00:21:28,412 >> Officers and dispatchers and supervisors have access 386 00:21:28,412 --> 00:21:30,812 to the drone footage. 387 00:21:43,774 --> 00:21:46,274 >> Lieutenant I was trying to envision what actually happens 388 00:21:46,274 --> 00:21:49,454 on the scene, if the drone like maybe from his car from his 389 00:21:49,454 --> 00:21:51,787 screen in the car is he able to see what the drone sees? 390 00:21:51,787 --> 00:21:54,140 When he's on the scene? 391 00:21:54,140 --> 00:21:56,314 >> Yes obviously when an officer is on scene, 392 00:21:56,314 --> 00:21:59,954 we may have the drone pilot who's focusing more on the drone 393 00:21:59,954 --> 00:22:03,434 footage so that the officer who's actually on scene dealing 394 00:22:03,434 --> 00:22:06,978 with whatever the incident is, they are focused on the incident 395 00:22:06,978 --> 00:22:10,816 at hand, however, a supervisor, if they're at a command post 396 00:22:10,816 --> 00:22:14,943 they will be able to watch that footage as well as dispatchers. 397 00:22:14,943 --> 00:22:15,443 >> Okay. 398 00:22:15,443 --> 00:22:20,180 So at some point it talks about the insurance companies 399 00:22:20,180 --> 00:22:22,944 do bundling, he put everything together 400 00:22:22,944 --> 00:22:26,374 and you get maybe a bigger better deal with insurance 401 00:22:26,374 --> 00:22:27,954 I sometimes wonder. 402 00:22:27,954 --> 00:22:32,754 So, this is everything that they offer right? 403 00:22:33,100 --> 00:22:35,540 I can't remember the name of the service, 404 00:22:35,540 --> 00:22:37,418 but it's something ten plus right? 405 00:22:37,418 --> 00:22:39,154 It was everything that they offer 406 00:22:39,154 --> 00:22:42,914 would be part of this program for the $2 million. 407 00:22:42,914 --> 00:22:45,154 >> Yes, not actually everything they offer, 408 00:22:45,154 --> 00:22:48,138 we're looking at the officer's plan ten plus, 409 00:22:48,138 --> 00:22:51,434 that's the middle plan that they have, they have a premium plan, 410 00:22:51,434 --> 00:22:53,724 and then they have that that basic plan. 411 00:22:53,724 --> 00:22:58,634 I did look at the basic plan, and we were adding a La Carte 412 00:22:58,634 --> 00:23:01,484 items, we wanted the AI assistant, 413 00:23:01,484 --> 00:23:04,490 we wanted to continue utilizing the community link 414 00:23:04,490 --> 00:23:06,834 that we provide our citizens with the link 415 00:23:06,834 --> 00:23:08,354 and they are able to upload evidence 416 00:23:08,354 --> 00:23:12,287 that they have for their case, which has also fostered 417 00:23:12,287 --> 00:23:14,274 relationships and community trust in that way 418 00:23:14,274 --> 00:23:16,794 because they are able to upload their own evidence 419 00:23:16,794 --> 00:23:18,184 to their own case. 420 00:23:18,184 --> 00:23:20,640 So we wanted to add that. 421 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:22,737 And those things weren't part of that basic package. 422 00:23:22,737 --> 00:23:25,930 So then when we were looking at adding them separately, 423 00:23:25,930 --> 00:23:28,794 it was going to increase the cost, 424 00:23:28,794 --> 00:23:30,642 therefore it was more cost effective to go 425 00:23:30,642 --> 00:23:33,420 with that middle plan. 426 00:23:33,394 --> 00:23:34,186 >> Okay. 427 00:23:34,186 --> 00:23:36,854 And Lieutenant, the AI translation, 428 00:23:36,854 --> 00:23:39,994 I've occasionally used Google translate, and sometimes what 429 00:23:39,994 --> 00:23:42,714 you get back is more funny than helpful. 430 00:23:42,714 --> 00:23:45,194 So did we test drive what they are 431 00:23:45,194 --> 00:23:48,620 providing to know that it is of the caliper that 432 00:23:48,620 --> 00:23:51,200 is what we need? 433 00:23:51,194 --> 00:23:52,954 >> We have not personally utilized it, 434 00:23:52,954 --> 00:23:56,942 I did speak with nearby agencies in San Mateo County who did 435 00:23:56,942 --> 00:24:00,250 start utilizing it, they said they were happy with it. 436 00:24:00,250 --> 00:24:02,579 I also spoke with the district Attorney's office 437 00:24:02,579 --> 00:24:04,474 who said it was acceptable for us 438 00:24:04,474 --> 00:24:07,426 to use the translation services through axon, 439 00:24:07,426 --> 00:24:10,554 and it does record the conversation 440 00:24:10,554 --> 00:24:12,550 while it's occurring so that also 441 00:24:12,550 --> 00:24:14,684 is going to be uploaded as evidence to a case 442 00:24:14,684 --> 00:24:19,680 as >> And then I was so pleased a couple of weeks 443 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:23,594 ago when we were getting a report from the fire department 444 00:24:23,594 --> 00:24:28,864 that when they were negotiating a contract for the EMS services, 445 00:24:28,864 --> 00:24:31,434 you know the Billables and whatever, 446 00:24:31,434 --> 00:24:33,614 that they actually sat down with a company 447 00:24:33,614 --> 00:24:36,122 and they were able to negotiate a better deal, 448 00:24:36,122 --> 00:24:39,714 who did the negotiations on this contract? 449 00:24:39,714 --> 00:24:41,514 >> I did. 450 00:24:41,514 --> 00:24:43,114 >> And you negotiated hard? 451 00:24:43,114 --> 00:24:43,654 >> I did. 452 00:24:43,654 --> 00:24:47,974 I was actually speaking with axon about the savings 453 00:24:47,974 --> 00:24:50,599 that we will get over the course of those five years, 454 00:24:50,599 --> 00:24:54,474 and I asked, how did we come to that number? 455 00:24:54,474 --> 00:24:56,814 And they said it was through the bundle, 456 00:24:56,814 --> 00:24:59,214 and through staff's negotiations. 457 00:25:00,914 --> 00:25:03,594 >> Okay, can you expand a little bit on that? 458 00:25:03,594 --> 00:25:08,540 >> Yea, in the contract it has a yearly savings, 459 00:25:08,540 --> 00:25:13,238 and so, the average savings per year is going to be $273,989. 460 00:25:13,238 --> 00:25:17,438 And, that is based on those bundles 461 00:25:19,964 --> 00:25:22,810 since we did go with the bundle with the added services 462 00:25:22,810 --> 00:25:26,674 that we wanted, and there are different aspects where we need 463 00:25:26,674 --> 00:25:30,164 certain licenses per officer for the equipment, 464 00:25:30,164 --> 00:25:34,234 and, with the purchase of so many, 465 00:25:34,234 --> 00:25:36,571 we added on a few of those licenses 466 00:25:36,571 --> 00:25:40,274 so then we don't have to pay extra for those. 467 00:25:40,274 --> 00:25:40,820 >> Okay. 468 00:25:40,820 --> 00:25:43,280 I'm reassured, and I hate to tell the fire department 469 00:25:43,280 --> 00:25:44,898 but you have eclipsed what they were 470 00:25:44,898 --> 00:25:47,474 able to achieve but it's a whole different thing they weren't 471 00:25:47,474 --> 00:25:48,332 spending $2 million. 472 00:25:48,332 --> 00:25:50,749 But thank you for the update, I just needed some more time 473 00:25:50,749 --> 00:25:51,674 to consider it. 474 00:25:51,674 --> 00:25:55,186 And to hear a little bit more about what we are buying. 475 00:25:55,186 --> 00:25:56,925 Having $2 million over the five years 476 00:25:56,925 --> 00:26:00,642 is not a tremendous amount of money, 477 00:26:00,642 --> 00:26:03,314 I think if we can achieve the goals that 478 00:26:03,314 --> 00:26:04,924 are mentioned in this conclusion, 479 00:26:04,924 --> 00:26:07,405 then we are in a much better place. 480 00:26:07,405 --> 00:26:09,714 So thank you for the report. 481 00:26:09,714 --> 00:26:12,114 >> Thank you Mr. Mayor. 482 00:26:12,540 --> 00:26:16,554 >> With that we can get a motion on the entire consent calendar. 483 00:26:16,554 --> 00:26:17,594 >> So moved 484 00:26:17,594 --> 00:26:18,874 >> I'll second 485 00:26:18,874 --> 00:26:23,158 >> Okay a motion and a second, roll call? 486 00:26:23,158 --> 00:26:25,158 [Members voting] 487 00:26:29,587 --> 00:26:30,587 >> Thank you Lieutenant. 488 00:26:30,587 --> 00:26:31,129 >> Thank you. 489 00:26:31,129 --> 00:26:33,529 Have a good night. 490 00:26:35,689 --> 00:26:38,314 >> We can now move along to our public hearing item number ten, 491 00:26:38,314 --> 00:26:41,714 a report regarding consideration of an ordinance adopting zoning 492 00:26:41,714 --> 00:26:45,616 text amendments to title 20 of the South San Francisco 493 00:26:45,616 --> 00:26:46,434 Municipal Code. 494 00:26:46,434 --> 00:26:49,234 To update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, 495 00:26:49,234 --> 00:26:51,424 to comply with California state law, 496 00:26:51,424 --> 00:26:54,940 and determination that the proposed zoning text amendments 497 00:26:54,940 --> 00:26:58,870 are statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality 498 00:26:58,870 --> 00:26:59,340 Act. 499 00:26:59,340 --> 00:27:02,894 Item number ten A is the ordinance. 500 00:27:02,894 --> 00:27:05,694 >> I will go ahead and open the public hearing, 501 00:27:05,694 --> 00:27:09,354 and welcome Miss Scangos to the podium. 502 00:27:09,354 --> 00:27:10,482 >> Thank you. 503 00:27:10,482 --> 00:27:13,290 Good evening mayor, vice mayor and council members. 504 00:27:13,290 --> 00:27:16,564 Tonight I will be presenting proposed updates 505 00:27:16,564 --> 00:27:20,660 to the city's Adu ordinance to bring it into compliance 506 00:27:20,660 --> 00:27:22,466 with the state requirements. 507 00:27:23,514 --> 00:27:27,194 The state continues to adopt new legislation 508 00:27:27,194 --> 00:27:30,226 on Adu's annually accessory dwelling units. 509 00:27:30,226 --> 00:27:33,854 To help streamline the creation of this 510 00:27:33,854 --> 00:27:36,254 as a housing opportunity. 511 00:27:36,554 --> 00:27:41,354 Local jurisdictions are required to incorporate these mandated 512 00:27:41,514 --> 00:27:44,514 requirements into their Adu ordinances. 513 00:27:45,940 --> 00:27:47,944 There are very limited areas where 514 00:27:47,944 --> 00:27:52,130 local jurisdiction can retain control, in relation 515 00:27:52,130 --> 00:27:54,130 to Adu requirements. 516 00:27:54,327 --> 00:27:57,327 They include specific design details 517 00:27:58,634 --> 00:28:05,114 when an Adu is considered exempt or nonexempt from the state, 518 00:28:05,114 --> 00:28:07,514 and some administrative details. 519 00:28:07,634 --> 00:28:09,882 Provided that they don't conflict with 520 00:28:09,882 --> 00:28:12,174 or block state requirements. 521 00:28:12,174 --> 00:28:15,774 So, the local jurisdiction is required 522 00:28:18,540 --> 00:28:20,793 to incorporate these mandated requirements 523 00:28:20,793 --> 00:28:24,634 into their local ordinance, and submit that ordinance 524 00:28:24,634 --> 00:28:27,954 to the California Department of Housing and Community 525 00:28:27,954 --> 00:28:32,178 Development, for their review within 60 days of adoption. 526 00:28:32,178 --> 00:28:37,578 At that time, HCD will review for state compliance, 527 00:28:37,802 --> 00:28:41,873 and issue a letter finding the ordinance in compliance 528 00:28:41,873 --> 00:28:45,514 with state requirements, or not in compliance. 529 00:28:45,514 --> 00:28:50,313 And if the latter, then the local Adu ordinances 530 00:28:50,313 --> 00:28:52,713 deemed null and void. 531 00:28:56,714 --> 00:29:01,514 Again, add regulations by the state are adopted annually. 532 00:29:01,514 --> 00:29:03,794 They change on a yearly basis. 533 00:29:03,794 --> 00:29:05,706 Staff does keep up with these changes, 534 00:29:05,706 --> 00:29:09,394 most of the changes become effective January 1st 535 00:29:09,394 --> 00:29:13,650 of the following year, and city practices have been updated 536 00:29:13,650 --> 00:29:17,722 for the review and approval of ADUs. 537 00:29:17,722 --> 00:29:21,274 However, the state requirements have not 538 00:29:21,274 --> 00:29:26,814 been formalized in our local Adu ordinance since June of 2024. 539 00:29:26,814 --> 00:29:30,434 That was our last round of updates to the ordinance 540 00:29:30,434 --> 00:29:32,834 relating to Adu regulations. 541 00:29:32,834 --> 00:29:37,580 And so, and tonight is the proposed amendments 542 00:29:37,580 --> 00:29:41,330 and it is to bring our local ordinance up 543 00:29:41,330 --> 00:29:45,497 to date with state regulations that have become effective 544 00:29:45,497 --> 00:29:47,497 since June 2024. 545 00:29:51,434 --> 00:29:55,561 For a high level summary of the changes, 546 00:29:55,561 --> 00:29:57,922 they relate to five areas. 547 00:29:57,922 --> 00:30:01,314 The first one, maximum number of units allowed 548 00:30:01,314 --> 00:30:05,611 have changed for a single unit lot or a multiple unit lot, 549 00:30:05,611 --> 00:30:10,794 a single unit lot is one that has an existing single family 550 00:30:10,794 --> 00:30:14,146 dwelling or a proposed single family dwelling, 551 00:30:14,146 --> 00:30:20,740 and the ADUs allowed on such a lot have increased from two ADUs 552 00:30:20,740 --> 00:30:21,874 to four ADUs. 553 00:30:21,874 --> 00:30:27,394 For multiple unit lots which are lots with two or more existing 554 00:30:27,394 --> 00:30:33,394 or proposed dwelling units, the total number of allowed ADUs 555 00:30:33,394 --> 00:30:37,514 has been increased by one additional Adu, 556 00:30:37,514 --> 00:30:40,834 the overall total for these lots varies 557 00:30:40,834 --> 00:30:45,514 because it is dependent on the number of existing dwelling 558 00:30:45,514 --> 00:30:47,194 units on a site. 559 00:30:47,194 --> 00:30:50,794 So there will be a wide range of allowed units 560 00:30:50,794 --> 00:30:52,774 on that type of lot. 561 00:30:52,774 --> 00:30:55,674 But they have been increased overall by one. 562 00:30:55,674 --> 00:30:59,274 Maximum floor area has been clarified 563 00:30:59,570 --> 00:31:03,540 to refer to interior livable space 564 00:31:03,540 --> 00:31:05,694 when calculating allowable square footage 565 00:31:05,694 --> 00:31:09,294 for an Adu on a lot. 566 00:31:09,340 --> 00:31:12,594 Parking replacement requirements essentially remain the same 567 00:31:12,594 --> 00:31:17,340 that any demolition of existing garages or parking 568 00:31:17,340 --> 00:31:22,700 for the creation of an Adu that parking does not 569 00:31:22,700 --> 00:31:25,487 have to be replaced, however they have incorporated 570 00:31:25,487 --> 00:31:29,687 new requirements that require Any that go 571 00:31:38,194 --> 00:31:41,194 are required for the Adu. 572 00:31:42,474 --> 00:31:44,814 Owner occupancy requirements have 573 00:31:44,814 --> 00:31:49,954 been removed for Junior ADUs that have separate sanitation 574 00:31:49,954 --> 00:31:50,634 facilities. 575 00:31:50,634 --> 00:31:54,234 Just a refresher, owner occupancy essentially 576 00:31:54,794 --> 00:31:57,714 stated that a property owner had to reside 577 00:31:57,714 --> 00:32:01,494 in either the primary dwelling unit, or the new junior Adu, 578 00:32:01,494 --> 00:32:05,340 that has been removed for junior ADUs 579 00:32:05,340 --> 00:32:07,434 with separate sanitation facilities. 580 00:32:07,524 --> 00:32:12,194 And lastly, there has been some changes regarding fire 581 00:32:12,194 --> 00:32:17,327 sprinklers, fire sprinklers cannot be required for an Adu, 582 00:32:17,327 --> 00:32:21,674 if they have not been required for the primary dwelling, 583 00:32:21,674 --> 00:32:26,474 additionally the construction has a new fire sprinkler 584 00:32:30,740 --> 00:32:33,384 installation before the existing primary unit. 585 00:32:33,384 --> 00:32:36,714 There has been some vagueness in state law regarding this, 586 00:32:36,714 --> 00:32:42,114 and 21 elements, a group that we work with closely 587 00:32:42,900 --> 00:32:46,324 has been working with various jurisdictions 588 00:32:46,324 --> 00:32:48,702 to clarify that vagueness. 589 00:32:48,702 --> 00:32:51,734 And staff will keep you posted on that 590 00:32:51,734 --> 00:32:54,734 if there are any changes. 591 00:32:54,824 --> 00:32:58,774 The modifications to the city's Adu ordinance 592 00:32:58,774 --> 00:33:01,737 are statutorily exempt from Sequa. 593 00:33:01,737 --> 00:33:05,937 Pursuant to the Public Resources Code section 21080.17, 594 00:33:07,254 --> 00:33:10,254 and Sequa guidelines section 15282.1 H. 595 00:33:13,314 --> 00:33:16,420 And no further environmental review 596 00:33:16,420 --> 00:33:20,834 is required at this time for the proposed ordinance update. 597 00:33:20,834 --> 00:33:24,244 Staff is recommending that the City Council 598 00:33:24,244 --> 00:33:26,740 conduct a public hearing and follow 599 00:33:26,740 --> 00:33:28,414 the recommendation of the Planning Commission, 600 00:33:28,414 --> 00:33:32,954 and determine that the proposed zoning ordinance update does not 601 00:33:32,954 --> 00:33:35,274 require further environmental review, 602 00:33:35,274 --> 00:33:39,974 and is exempt from Sequa, and introduce an ordinance updating 603 00:33:39,974 --> 00:33:43,700 Adu regulations to bring the ordinance into compliance 604 00:33:43,700 --> 00:33:45,474 with state requirements. 605 00:33:45,474 --> 00:33:50,874 That concludes my presentation, am available for any questions. 606 00:33:52,586 --> 00:33:54,294 >> Stephanie before we ask our questions, 607 00:33:54,294 --> 00:33:58,860 are there any public comments on this item? 608 00:33:58,860 --> 00:34:01,260 >> No public comments mayor. 609 00:34:05,430 --> 00:34:05,585 >> All right. 610 00:34:05,585 --> 00:34:06,168 Any questions? 611 00:34:06,168 --> 00:34:08,568 Any from the Council? 612 00:34:12,927 --> 00:34:13,469 >> I will go. 613 00:34:13,469 --> 00:34:17,834 So come I was reading this multiple times. 614 00:34:17,834 --> 00:34:20,234 And I was still trying to understand 615 00:34:20,234 --> 00:34:24,794 the maximum allowed ADUs on the different lots. 616 00:34:24,794 --> 00:34:29,720 And so, I think the confusion is still going to be out there. 617 00:34:29,720 --> 00:34:33,920 So, we partner with, I forget what 618 00:34:34,300 --> 00:34:37,682 the team is called the housing, and we still 619 00:34:37,682 --> 00:34:39,434 do that now correct? 620 00:34:39,434 --> 00:34:41,767 >> That's correct and also through the 21 elements group 621 00:34:41,767 --> 00:34:45,954 that we are a part of, there is an Adu resource center for San 622 00:34:45,954 --> 00:34:49,610 Mateo County that is available for both staff and residents. 623 00:34:49,610 --> 00:34:52,610 To seek help or clarification. 624 00:34:52,650 --> 00:34:56,487 And I will say that staff has used them 625 00:34:56,487 --> 00:35:01,780 many times for trying to understand the new requirements. 626 00:35:01,780 --> 00:35:04,300 >> That's fantastic comment because I was reading this 627 00:35:04,300 --> 00:35:08,717 and I'm like okay, if I have a lot split in a single unit, 628 00:35:08,717 --> 00:35:11,279 like different categories, I was trying to do like some sort 629 00:35:11,279 --> 00:35:12,946 of flow chart and I just couldn't do it. 630 00:35:12,946 --> 00:35:15,637 So I was still looking at this and I still couldn't quite 631 00:35:15,637 --> 00:35:16,524 get it. 632 00:35:16,524 --> 00:35:19,397 So -- that's good that we're still working with hello 633 00:35:19,397 --> 00:35:21,814 housing, I just want to make sure that I've got this right 634 00:35:21,814 --> 00:35:26,954 here for a multiple unit lot with existing multiple unit 635 00:35:26,954 --> 00:35:32,354 dwelling, they can have up to eight detached ADUs? 636 00:35:33,514 --> 00:35:36,674 >> The way that it works is if there is an existing 637 00:35:36,674 --> 00:35:38,674 multi-family residential building, 638 00:35:38,927 --> 00:35:45,330 they could potentially get up to up to eight detached ADUs, 639 00:35:45,330 --> 00:35:48,200 and they would have to have eight units themselves. 640 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:51,180 So if it was an existing six unit building, 641 00:35:51,180 --> 00:35:55,174 they could only have up to six detached ADUs. 642 00:35:55,174 --> 00:35:57,114 >> So it has to match the number of ADUs. 643 00:35:57,114 --> 00:35:57,614 Okay. 644 00:35:57,614 --> 00:35:58,694 I appreciate that. 645 00:35:58,694 --> 00:36:02,470 And then there was something here about a letter 646 00:36:02,470 --> 00:36:06,740 that we received from the California Housing Defense Fund, 647 00:36:06,740 --> 00:36:11,474 and there was some questions about the proposed amendments. 648 00:36:13,794 --> 00:36:18,127 Do we rectify this in terms of the argument? 649 00:36:18,127 --> 00:36:21,127 Maybe we look at sky. 650 00:36:26,123 --> 00:36:29,538 >> For both planning Commission hearings we submitted a hearing 651 00:36:29,538 --> 00:36:32,654 to each one for each one we provided a written response, 652 00:36:32,654 --> 00:36:35,874 the core issues that they identified, 653 00:36:35,874 --> 00:36:38,540 I'm just going to be direct about this, 654 00:36:38,540 --> 00:36:43,340 they simply misstated the law, and they misrepresented what was 655 00:36:43,340 --> 00:36:45,340 in Hkdse handbook. 656 00:36:45,154 --> 00:36:49,178 The main issue or the issues turned 657 00:36:49,178 --> 00:36:51,546 around the deed restriction that the city requires 658 00:36:51,546 --> 00:36:54,402 pursuant to the ordinance, and related 659 00:36:54,402 --> 00:36:57,954 to the use of the Adu, all of the requirements 660 00:36:57,954 --> 00:37:01,114 that are recorded through the deed restriction 661 00:37:01,114 --> 00:37:03,754 enforce requirements in state law. 662 00:37:03,754 --> 00:37:10,354 Their main point was that they believed that this was not 663 00:37:10,444 --> 00:37:13,114 a deed restriction that could be properly recorded 664 00:37:13,114 --> 00:37:15,340 against the property to restrict the Adu, 665 00:37:15,340 --> 00:37:17,794 but in fact this is something that state law requires 666 00:37:17,794 --> 00:37:22,194 to be done, and then as to the HCD handbook, 667 00:37:22,194 --> 00:37:25,386 what it says is that you can't require 668 00:37:25,386 --> 00:37:29,586 a deed restriction to require the Adu 669 00:37:29,814 --> 00:37:34,385 to be an affordable unit, and the city does not do that, 670 00:37:34,385 --> 00:37:39,785 and has not done that for multiple Adu updates. 671 00:37:40,154 --> 00:37:42,709 I'm not sure where exactly they're 672 00:37:42,709 --> 00:37:44,834 coming from with this letter they may be addressing 673 00:37:44,834 --> 00:37:46,798 other communities where cities have attempted 674 00:37:46,798 --> 00:37:48,340 to impose those kinds of restrictions 675 00:37:48,340 --> 00:37:50,439 in a way that was improper. 676 00:37:50,439 --> 00:37:53,500 But, we have reviewed the ordinance in response 677 00:37:53,500 --> 00:37:57,334 to each letter, and made sure that the provisions 678 00:37:57,334 --> 00:38:01,138 of the ordinance implementing the deed restriction 679 00:38:01,138 --> 00:38:04,314 do no more than state law requires to be done, 680 00:38:04,314 --> 00:38:09,354 and that it is compliant with Hkdse guidance on the issue. 681 00:38:09,354 --> 00:38:09,874 >> Okay. 682 00:38:09,874 --> 00:38:11,860 Thank you. 683 00:38:11,860 --> 00:38:14,434 >> Any other questions for staff on this? 684 00:38:14,434 --> 00:38:17,570 >> Brief question, on the staff report there's a couple figures 685 00:38:17,570 --> 00:38:23,646 about lots that have SB nine, how many SB nine projects has 686 00:38:23,646 --> 00:38:25,646 our city had? 687 00:38:26,740 --> 00:38:27,387 >> We have had one. 688 00:38:27,387 --> 00:38:27,887 >> One. 689 00:38:27,887 --> 00:38:29,194 Okay. 690 00:38:29,194 --> 00:38:33,194 >> Since it went into effect and that was a couple of years ago. 691 00:38:33,194 --> 00:38:37,218 >> I. I remember back when it was a bill active in legislature 692 00:38:37,218 --> 00:38:40,804 there was a lot of fear of what this could bring to South City. 693 00:38:40,804 --> 00:38:43,554 And in reality there's only been one project. 694 00:38:43,554 --> 00:38:45,914 So I think when we look at state laws, 695 00:38:45,914 --> 00:38:50,300 oftentimes the bills aren't meant, I think normally, 696 00:38:50,300 --> 00:38:55,983 I mean how many lots have we seen more than one Adu built 697 00:38:55,983 --> 00:38:57,983 in South city? 698 00:38:58,340 --> 00:39:02,354 >> I will say a handful, and it's been a converted garage 699 00:39:02,354 --> 00:39:07,754 into a j a, and possibly a detached Adu. 700 00:39:07,940 --> 00:39:08,518 >> Right. 701 00:39:08,518 --> 00:39:08,807 Great. 702 00:39:08,807 --> 00:39:09,385 Thank you. 703 00:39:09,385 --> 00:39:12,357 So I think when it comes to some of these state laws that 704 00:39:12,357 --> 00:39:15,223 are coming down, they are envisioning a smaller 705 00:39:15,223 --> 00:39:18,847 house and a bigger lot, and when you look in South city, 706 00:39:18,847 --> 00:39:20,354 there aren't many like that. 707 00:39:20,354 --> 00:39:23,394 So for those who are kind of fearful of this new law, 708 00:39:23,394 --> 00:39:26,140 I think we can take a deep breath. 709 00:39:26,140 --> 00:39:28,718 And there won't be too much. 710 00:39:28,718 --> 00:39:30,439 I mean I'm sure we'll see a couple write? 711 00:39:30,439 --> 00:39:32,807 But there won't be too much change in South City. 712 00:39:32,807 --> 00:39:34,807 Thank you. 713 00:39:35,622 --> 00:39:37,914 >> Councilman while you were asking that question I was 714 00:39:37,914 --> 00:39:42,794 thinking about downtown, where before all of this we were 715 00:39:42,794 --> 00:39:47,569 allowing lot splits to get that second home that wouldn't be 716 00:39:47,569 --> 00:39:52,946 on the same lot, so in fact more people would have an opportunity 717 00:39:52,946 --> 00:39:55,349 to buy a single house than two houses on one lot, 718 00:39:55,349 --> 00:39:57,782 and that was before all of this discussion, 719 00:39:57,782 --> 00:40:00,407 we realized that that was a good way to go to make housing just 720 00:40:00,407 --> 00:40:01,754 a little bit more affordable. 721 00:40:01,754 --> 00:40:04,379 My only worry is that there are still a number of lots downtown 722 00:40:04,379 --> 00:40:06,874 that are the original configuration where it's maybe 723 00:40:06,874 --> 00:40:09,487 50ft wide in front, but it's 140ft deep. 724 00:40:09,487 --> 00:40:13,306 And going back to the lanes, because in times past, 725 00:40:13,306 --> 00:40:17,407 much before I arrived, that's where you kept your horse 726 00:40:17,407 --> 00:40:22,200 and your carriage, 150ft away from your home on the back lane. 727 00:40:22,200 --> 00:40:26,938 And now, some of those could be conducive to building maybe 728 00:40:26,938 --> 00:40:29,639 for ADUs behind the main house. 729 00:40:29,639 --> 00:40:35,554 And I think if I was today going to build a multifamily structure 730 00:40:35,554 --> 00:40:39,194 an apartment house, I would be required to have sprinklers? 731 00:40:39,194 --> 00:40:40,994 Wouldn't I? 732 00:40:40,994 --> 00:40:42,994 >> It depends. 733 00:40:45,726 --> 00:40:48,226 >> I would have to defer to someone more knowledgeable about 734 00:40:48,226 --> 00:40:51,826 the building code better than myself. 735 00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:54,554 >> Deputy chief is here if he wants to be recognized he can 736 00:40:54,554 --> 00:40:57,658 come up, I mean we're having a discussion about the need 737 00:40:57,658 --> 00:40:58,558 for fire sprinklers. 738 00:40:58,558 --> 00:41:01,554 So if I'm building a multifamily you're 739 00:41:01,554 --> 00:41:03,554 going to answer for the chief? 740 00:41:03,554 --> 00:41:04,146 That's great. 741 00:41:04,146 --> 00:41:05,514 Good for you. 742 00:41:05,514 --> 00:41:06,294 Good for you. 743 00:41:06,294 --> 00:41:08,580 I couldn't quite get his attention. 744 00:41:08,580 --> 00:41:14,580 So thank you. (Indistinct) I can see a potential problem 745 00:41:44,460 --> 00:41:46,460 with that. 746 00:41:47,114 --> 00:41:49,674 But we aren't going to change the wisdom that 747 00:41:49,674 --> 00:41:51,740 emanates from Sacramento. 748 00:41:51,740 --> 00:41:53,740 Any other questions? 749 00:41:58,994 --> 00:42:02,787 And then there's still lots we used to live in Tesla, 750 00:42:02,787 --> 00:42:05,787 and they're big lots they're. 751 00:42:05,874 --> 00:42:11,274 I really do commend you guys for making sure 752 00:42:11,586 --> 00:42:16,410 that our local jurisdiction laws are in line with state laws. 753 00:42:16,410 --> 00:42:19,114 It's very important that we have a diversity of housing types 754 00:42:19,114 --> 00:42:24,652 here because we know that affordable housing is an issue. 755 00:42:24,652 --> 00:42:27,194 >> Okay with that why don't we go ahead and close that public 756 00:42:27,194 --> 00:42:31,154 hearing let's see if we can get a motion to move this along. 757 00:42:31,154 --> 00:42:32,154 >> So moved. 758 00:42:32,154 --> 00:42:33,474 >> Okay a motion on the floor. 759 00:42:33,474 --> 00:42:36,394 Second from the vice mayor? 760 00:42:36,394 --> 00:42:38,394 Roll call? 761 00:42:40,130 --> 00:42:42,130 [Members voting] 762 00:42:51,890 --> 00:42:52,765 >> Thank you so much. 763 00:42:52,765 --> 00:42:53,394 >> Thank you. 764 00:42:53,394 --> 00:42:55,350 >> We will now move on to item number 11, 765 00:42:55,350 --> 00:42:58,665 it's a report regarding consideration of an ordinance 766 00:42:58,665 --> 00:43:02,378 to amend title 20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code 767 00:43:02,378 --> 00:43:05,794 to allow for residential entitlements to be extended 768 00:43:05,794 --> 00:43:09,754 by up to two years and determination that the proposed 769 00:43:09,754 --> 00:43:12,874 amendments are categorically exempt from the California 770 00:43:12,874 --> 00:43:17,674 Environmental Quality Act per section 15378 of the Sequa 771 00:43:17,942 --> 00:43:22,142 guidelines, item number 11 A as the ordinance. 772 00:43:33,958 --> 00:43:37,758 >> This is a public hearing so we'll go ahead and open it >> 773 00:43:37,758 --> 00:43:37,768 Thank you very much Adina Friedman Chief Planner and I 774 00:43:37,768 --> 00:43:40,474 will be presenting a very focused zoning text amendment 775 00:43:40,474 --> 00:43:43,727 tonight, this is really focused on the time frame that planning 776 00:43:43,727 --> 00:43:47,327 entitlements are valid after project approval, 777 00:43:47,514 --> 00:43:49,914 only for residential projects. 778 00:43:50,994 --> 00:43:55,794 So, how does today with our current regulations 779 00:43:55,834 --> 00:43:58,234 discretionary approvals, they are 780 00:43:58,280 --> 00:44:00,994 valid for two years with the opportunity for a one year 781 00:44:00,994 --> 00:44:01,554 extension. 782 00:44:01,554 --> 00:44:05,444 So, a project after approval discretionary approval 783 00:44:05,444 --> 00:44:08,586 means something that needs review and approval 784 00:44:08,586 --> 00:44:12,794 by either the design Review Board and Chief Planning 785 00:44:12,794 --> 00:44:14,394 Commission or City Council. 786 00:44:14,394 --> 00:44:16,964 So not a project that goes straight to building 787 00:44:16,964 --> 00:44:17,784 permits obviously. 788 00:44:17,784 --> 00:44:21,900 So project in that category would have three years 789 00:44:21,900 --> 00:44:23,809 total to obtain building permits. 790 00:44:23,809 --> 00:44:28,609 And, in the past, at least six years, 791 00:44:29,106 --> 00:44:31,554 maybe longer before the pandemic , 792 00:44:31,554 --> 00:44:35,887 nearly every large complex project that does not have 793 00:44:35,887 --> 00:44:38,234 a development agreement has requested that one year 794 00:44:38,234 --> 00:44:38,854 extension. 795 00:44:38,854 --> 00:44:41,854 That's pretty much just standard. 796 00:44:42,914 --> 00:44:47,714 So, there is a challenge for residential projects 797 00:44:48,834 --> 00:44:51,124 with the current timeline. 798 00:44:51,124 --> 00:44:55,924 An applicant must maintain financing and obtain permits 799 00:44:57,874 --> 00:44:59,354 within three years. 800 00:44:59,354 --> 00:45:02,390 And it can be challenging to achieve this, particularly 801 00:45:02,390 --> 00:45:04,384 for larger complex residential projects, 802 00:45:04,384 --> 00:45:07,334 and for affordable housing projects which often receive 803 00:45:07,334 --> 00:45:11,346 funding in different chunks on annual cycles, 804 00:45:11,346 --> 00:45:13,602 so they can't obtain building projects 805 00:45:13,602 --> 00:45:15,164 until they get that funding. 806 00:45:15,164 --> 00:45:19,138 And after the expiration, resubmittal of permits 807 00:45:19,138 --> 00:45:20,898 is expensive and time consuming. 808 00:45:20,898 --> 00:45:24,340 It does not benefit the city, the applicant's, 809 00:45:24,340 --> 00:45:26,340 or the community. 810 00:45:27,434 --> 00:45:30,914 So, there are a few solutions or options for projects. 811 00:45:30,914 --> 00:45:32,520 The first is a development agreement 812 00:45:32,520 --> 00:45:37,920 which can be a great tool for commercial development, 813 00:45:38,274 --> 00:45:41,118 particularly here in South San Francisco 814 00:45:41,118 --> 00:45:44,194 we see projects that are built in phases over time, 815 00:45:44,194 --> 00:45:48,354 and commercial developers have the financial resources 816 00:45:48,354 --> 00:45:51,954 to invest in a development agreement. 817 00:45:52,340 --> 00:45:55,250 Council has reviewed many development agreements 818 00:45:55,250 --> 00:45:58,380 over the last few years for large commercial projects which 819 00:45:58,380 --> 00:46:01,704 they are going to need more time to obtain building projects 820 00:46:01,704 --> 00:46:03,244 and build out their projects. 821 00:46:03,244 --> 00:46:05,594 So that is a good solution for commercial. 822 00:46:05,594 --> 00:46:09,954 Now, for residential, during the pandemic, and a few years 823 00:46:09,954 --> 00:46:14,154 after, the state provided several legislative extensions 824 00:46:14,594 --> 00:46:17,586 for residential development, and in recognition 825 00:46:17,586 --> 00:46:19,754 of the housing crisis and the difficulty 826 00:46:19,754 --> 00:46:21,426 for obtaining financing. 827 00:46:21,426 --> 00:46:25,514 So that means the state said even if you expire, 828 00:46:25,514 --> 00:46:28,460 you have an additional 18 months in one case, 829 00:46:28,460 --> 00:46:30,954 I think the other one was an additional six months. 830 00:46:30,954 --> 00:46:33,887 However, those have all expired and the state 831 00:46:33,887 --> 00:46:37,740 does not have any options like that currently available. 832 00:46:37,740 --> 00:46:40,454 So, as a result, residential development often 833 00:46:40,454 --> 00:46:43,474 needs more time and flexibility, and we 834 00:46:43,474 --> 00:46:45,794 have seen projects being challenged by this three year 835 00:46:45,794 --> 00:46:47,794 timeline. 836 00:46:49,874 --> 00:46:52,194 So the proposal in front of council tonight 837 00:46:52,194 --> 00:46:54,342 would allow for up to a two year extension. 838 00:46:54,342 --> 00:46:58,434 For a total of four years to obtain building 839 00:46:58,434 --> 00:47:01,434 permits for residential projects only. 840 00:47:01,974 --> 00:47:05,298 This would apply if approved it would apply 841 00:47:05,298 --> 00:47:08,344 to several categories of projects, projects that 842 00:47:08,344 --> 00:47:12,880 have been approved, have not yet expired, but have not yet 843 00:47:12,880 --> 00:47:15,274 been issued building permits. 844 00:47:15,274 --> 00:47:17,114 Residential projects that are currently 845 00:47:17,114 --> 00:47:20,684 in the entitlement pipeline, if they are approved, 846 00:47:20,684 --> 00:47:24,284 and all residential entitlements going forward. 847 00:47:24,594 --> 00:47:27,182 And, we have quite a few projects 848 00:47:27,182 --> 00:47:29,434 that would fall into these categories. 849 00:47:29,434 --> 00:47:32,922 The projects that have active entitlements and that are either 850 00:47:32,922 --> 00:47:37,154 working towards building permits or haven't applied for building 851 00:47:37,154 --> 00:47:39,530 permits yet is about 850 units. 852 00:47:39,530 --> 00:47:45,530 We have another about 450 or so in the entitlement pipeline 853 00:47:45,586 --> 00:47:50,386 now that are under review by the city. 854 00:47:52,154 --> 00:47:55,685 This next slide I'm not going to go into it in detail, 855 00:47:55,685 --> 00:47:58,850 it just goes into all of the wording that 856 00:47:58,850 --> 00:48:02,731 would be provided to update the code 857 00:48:02,731 --> 00:48:06,331 to have a two year extension. 858 00:48:30,213 --> 00:48:33,893 The Planning Commission recommended approval in July 859 00:48:33,893 --> 00:48:36,759 they noted that this is a timely amendment 860 00:48:36,759 --> 00:48:38,733 it's responding to the economy. 861 00:48:38,733 --> 00:48:41,493 It is an important tool for housing projects, 862 00:48:41,493 --> 00:48:44,119 and an additional year can make a big difference 863 00:48:44,119 --> 00:48:48,473 for housing projects come a particularly board projects. 864 00:48:48,473 --> 00:48:53,873 This project is exempt from sequa persica guidelines section 865 00:48:53,877 --> 00:48:57,597 1378, as it is minor in nature and would not 866 00:48:57,597 --> 00:49:03,260 be considered a project under Sequa pierced and with that, I'm 867 00:49:03,260 --> 00:49:06,930 going to conclude my staff presentation 868 00:49:06,930 --> 00:49:08,593 and recommend that City Council conduct 869 00:49:08,593 --> 00:49:11,173 a public hearing, following the Planning Commission's 870 00:49:11,173 --> 00:49:15,530 recommendation and adopt an ordinance updating regulations 871 00:49:15,530 --> 00:49:18,653 pertaining to entitlement expiration that concludes 872 00:49:18,703 --> 00:49:21,706 my presentation and I'm happy to answer any questions that you 873 00:49:21,706 --> 00:49:23,706 may have. 874 00:49:27,504 --> 00:49:29,337 >> Thank you do we have any public comments? 875 00:49:29,337 --> 00:49:31,337 >> No public comments. 876 00:49:41,280 --> 00:49:43,238 >> Can you identify maybe a couple of specifics 877 00:49:43,238 --> 00:49:46,238 of what's at stake here? 878 00:49:57,663 --> 00:50:00,730 [Cross-Talk] And then absolutely yeah we have a project at 1477 879 00:50:00,730 --> 00:50:04,455 Huntington that was approved for about 260 units so that's one 880 00:50:04,455 --> 00:50:08,630 that will be coming up it would expire in 2027. 881 00:50:08,630 --> 00:50:11,910 It was a project we called it the Bertolucci's project 882 00:50:11,910 --> 00:50:15,800 on the Bertolucci site for 99 units, that one expires, 883 00:50:15,800 --> 00:50:17,455 is at the end of this year? 884 00:50:17,455 --> 00:50:19,146 Yeah end of this year. 885 00:50:19,146 --> 00:50:22,146 And then, 500 Linden was approved, 886 00:50:22,410 --> 00:50:25,220 that's an all affordable project that project has applied 887 00:50:25,220 --> 00:50:31,820 for building permits which is great They have not yet applied 888 00:50:40,870 --> 00:50:43,268 for building permits so they're currently first in their 889 00:50:43,268 --> 00:50:45,810 in their first two year block, those are some of the big ones 890 00:50:45,810 --> 00:50:48,156 off the top of my head. 891 00:50:48,156 --> 00:50:50,767 >> So the only way that there is some movement on this 892 00:50:50,767 --> 00:50:56,127 on the financial side is if miraculously the money comes 893 00:50:56,127 --> 00:50:56,627 down. 894 00:50:56,627 --> 00:51:00,630 Like a point and a half I think right? 895 00:51:00,630 --> 00:51:04,934 Like change the landscape by financing these projects. 896 00:51:04,934 --> 00:51:09,690 Or if rents were to move up substantially again. 897 00:51:09,690 --> 00:51:13,290 Any sense of direction on that? 898 00:51:13,830 --> 00:51:15,830 On what's happening? 899 00:51:17,130 --> 00:51:18,930 >> On the financing side? 900 00:51:18,930 --> 00:51:25,530 I would ask Nell if she has any ideas about that. 901 00:51:51,845 --> 00:51:54,270 >> (Indistinct) part of their working actively towards 902 00:51:54,270 --> 00:51:56,270 a building permit. 903 00:51:56,370 --> 00:51:58,920 >> This is directly across from the Cyrus project that's well 904 00:51:58,920 --> 00:52:00,450 underway? 905 00:52:00,450 --> 00:52:01,630 >> Correct. 906 00:52:01,630 --> 00:52:01,943 Cyrus. 907 00:52:01,943 --> 00:52:04,330 >> That should be motivation if they're successful. 908 00:52:04,330 --> 00:52:06,426 >> Precisely and directly behind their property will back right 909 00:52:06,426 --> 00:52:08,940 up to that beautiful new park that the city just built. 910 00:52:08,940 --> 00:52:09,876 Centennial Park South. 911 00:52:09,876 --> 00:52:11,950 So it's a really incredible location. 912 00:52:11,950 --> 00:52:15,325 We feel really hopeful about that project moving forward. 913 00:52:15,325 --> 00:52:18,750 And then Adina also mentioned the Rotary Gardens phase two 914 00:52:18,750 --> 00:52:20,770 project which is the family building. 915 00:52:20,770 --> 00:52:24,338 That project, other than a tiny bit of city funding 916 00:52:24,338 --> 00:52:26,343 it has no funding secured yet. 917 00:52:26,343 --> 00:52:29,650 So, they are sort of in this place 918 00:52:29,650 --> 00:52:33,330 where it could take 3 to 5 years to assemble that financing, 919 00:52:33,330 --> 00:52:35,263 and they really can't advance the building 920 00:52:35,263 --> 00:52:38,250 permit to substantially until they're almost fully financed. 921 00:52:38,250 --> 00:52:42,810 So that project alone is sort of falling right into this timeline 922 00:52:42,810 --> 00:52:45,690 where it could then benefit from this extension 923 00:52:45,690 --> 00:52:48,850 without having to come back for a development agreement, which 924 00:52:48,850 --> 00:52:50,963 would be a very discretionary approval, 925 00:52:50,963 --> 00:52:52,883 and it would be costly. 926 00:52:52,883 --> 00:52:55,364 It's a costly permit to get through the city. 927 00:52:55,364 --> 00:53:00,764 And, or to have to re entitle the site. 928 00:53:03,630 --> 00:53:03,813 >> Okay thank you. 929 00:53:03,813 --> 00:53:04,646 Any other questions? 930 00:53:04,646 --> 00:53:08,820 I'm going to go ahead and close the public hearing. 931 00:53:08,820 --> 00:53:13,690 And let's see what the pleasure of the council is. 932 00:53:13,690 --> 00:53:15,690 Anyone? 933 00:53:16,970 --> 00:53:18,170 >> I will make the motion 934 00:53:18,170 --> 00:53:18,810 >> Second 935 00:53:18,810 --> 00:53:20,810 >> Second. 936 00:53:20,930 --> 00:53:22,978 >> Okay general plan amendment on the floor. 937 00:53:22,978 --> 00:53:24,978 Roll call? 938 00:53:26,870 --> 00:53:28,870 [Members voting] 939 00:53:35,327 --> 00:53:36,410 >> Thank you Miss Freeman. 940 00:53:36,410 --> 00:53:38,530 >> I have the next item two. 941 00:53:38,530 --> 00:53:39,201 >> Oh you do? 942 00:53:39,201 --> 00:53:39,701 Wow. 943 00:53:39,701 --> 00:53:42,101 Okay keep going. (laughs) 944 00:53:43,232 --> 00:53:45,690 >> Item number 12 sorry is a report regarding consideration 945 00:53:45,690 --> 00:53:48,410 of general plan amendment to comply with Senate Bill 1425 946 00:53:48,410 --> 00:53:52,300 to create a new General Plan policy and actions that address 947 00:53:52,300 --> 00:53:55,530 equitable access to open space, climate resilience, 948 00:53:55,530 --> 00:54:00,856 and re wilding opportunities to determine that an addendum 949 00:54:00,856 --> 00:54:03,940 to the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report is 950 00:54:03,940 --> 00:54:08,740 the appropriate Sequa document per cycle guidelines section 951 00:54:09,900 --> 00:54:11,900 15162 and 15164. 952 00:54:12,650 --> 00:54:14,355 >> Let's open it up and you're on. 953 00:54:14,355 --> 00:54:16,730 >> Thank you very much this one's going to be very quick. 954 00:54:16,730 --> 00:54:20,714 After we noticed the item for this public hearing, 955 00:54:20,714 --> 00:54:23,130 the city determined that it would be better 956 00:54:23,130 --> 00:54:27,454 to continue this item to a future date, so staff requests 957 00:54:27,454 --> 00:54:30,106 that the City Council make a motion to continue 958 00:54:30,106 --> 00:54:34,306 this item to a future date uncertain. 959 00:54:34,883 --> 00:54:35,383 >> Okay. 960 00:54:35,383 --> 00:54:36,980 Is anyone up for that? 961 00:54:36,980 --> 00:54:38,563 >> Oh I will close the public hearing. 962 00:54:38,563 --> 00:54:41,630 And then I'll see if we want to move to an uncertain date? 963 00:54:41,630 --> 00:54:43,500 >> So moved. 964 00:54:43,500 --> 00:54:43,730 >> Second 965 00:54:43,730 --> 00:54:46,276 >> We have a motion and a second. 966 00:54:46,276 --> 00:54:48,276 Roll call? 967 00:54:49,454 --> 00:54:51,454 [Members voting] 968 00:54:55,938 --> 00:54:58,480 >> Now we'll move along to items to Council Committee reports 969 00:54:58,480 --> 00:55:00,480 and announcements. 970 00:55:01,100 --> 00:55:04,178 >> Does anybody want to take a last shot at that? 971 00:55:04,178 --> 00:55:04,970 Nothing? 972 00:55:04,970 --> 00:55:05,470 Okay. 973 00:55:05,470 --> 00:55:06,450 Wow. 974 00:55:06,450 --> 00:55:10,650 And then on to the next item. 975 00:55:10,650 --> 00:55:12,890 >> Next item is our closed session item number 13 976 00:55:12,890 --> 00:55:16,290 conference with real property negotiators property, 977 00:55:16,290 --> 00:55:21,900 vacant city property located at 465 Grant Avenue negotiators 978 00:55:21,655 --> 00:55:26,390 and economic development manager and Elsie Lender and Development 979 00:55:26,390 --> 00:55:27,410 Director. 980 00:55:27,410 --> 00:55:31,300 Negotiating Partner Group under negotiation price and terms, 981 00:55:31,300 --> 00:55:33,850 item number 14, conference with legal counsel 982 00:55:33,850 --> 00:55:36,360 anticipated litigation, significant exposure 983 00:55:36,360 --> 00:55:38,890 to litigation pursuant to Government code section 984 00:55:38,890 --> 00:55:40,890 54956.921 potential case. 985 00:55:44,476 --> 00:55:50,476 >> Okay, the council will enter closed session at this time. 986 00:55:53,546 --> 00:55:56,546 [Board is in Closed Session]