Planning Commission meeting, Monday July 20, 2020

This Planning Commission  meeting will be televised on local Pacific Coast Television PCT/Pacifica Channel 26.  PCT also links their program calendar, and recent coastside civic meeting videos.   The City website will also livestream this meeting.   Complying with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Notice (fully detailed on page 1 of the Planning Commission PDF link below):  this civic meeting will not be physically open to the public, and will be held by through teleconferencing.   
Public comments, see pages 1 and 2 of the pdf agenda below.  1) Live access is available through Zoom and dial-in: during the public comment period, press 9 to raise your hand; when called upon, provide the last 4 digits of your phone number.   Or, 2) comments for the record only prior to 4 pm date of the meeting may be submitted to publiccomment@ci.pacifica.ca.us.  1) In the subject line be sure to specify whether oral communications or an Agenda item and the number, 2) in the text include your full name, 3) limit your text to no more than 350 words. 

Interactive Planning Commission Agenda, 7/20/20.    Planning Commission Agenda, pdf pages 81.

Item 2. 184 Paloma Avenue.
Tear down, rebuild mixed-use:
Commercial downstairs,
residential upstairs (live-work).

Open Session, 7:00 p.m.  Administrative:  Approval of order of agenda.  Minutes (draft), none.  Designation of liaison to City Council meeting, none.  Consent items, none.  
Public oral communications  (through Zoom and phone).
 
New public hearings:
1.   File 2002-001:  PSD-114-02, UP-904-02, tentative SUB-204-02, authorization for Heritage Tree removal, authorization for logging operations. Construction of "Vista Mar Project":  four new townhouse duplex buildings (eight dwelling units), and associated subdivision for condominium purposes on an approximate 53,000 sf lot (1.217 acres):  undeveloped lot, east side of Monterey Road, approximately 250 feet southeast of Monterey Road and Hickey Boulevard intersection (APN 009-381-010).  Removal of seven heritage trees and 50 non-heritage trees, Westview - Pacific Highlands, report.
Note:  Recommended action, continue to the 8/3/20 meeting.

2.   File 2019-036:  PSD-847-19, CDP-418-19, UP-121-19, PE-188-19, S-132-20.  Construct a two-story mixed-use building with 1,043 sf commercial space ground floor, 783-sf residential unit second floor on a 2,430 sf nonconforming lot with an existing one-story single-family residential nonconforming use: 184 Paloma Avenue (APN 016-022-080), West Sharp Park, report.  a) Resolution and COAs.  b) Land Use/Zoning.  c) Project plans.  d) Applicant's letter of explanation.

Consideration:
3.   File 2020-007:  Sharp Park Specific Plan guiding policy framework discussion, report.  a) Online survey results, March 2020.  b) Guiding policy framework, July 2020. 
Communications:  Planning Commission, Staff.   Adjourn. 

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Reference, Planning acronyms highlighted as used in today's meeting.  ADU, Accessory dwelling unit. APN, Assessor's parcel number. CCC, CA Coastal Commission. CDP, Coastal Development permit.  COAs, conditions of approval.  CPUC, California Public Utilities Commission.  CZ, (Coastal Zone Combining) zoning districts. DA, development agreement. DP, development permit. ECR, Existing Conditions Report.  ESHA, environmentally sensitive habitat areas. GPA, General Plan Amendment. HDR, high density residential. IP, implementation plan. IS, initial study.  JADU, Junior accessory dwelling unit. LCP, Local Coastal Program.  LDR, low density residential.  LLC, limited liability company.  LUP, Land Use Plan. MDR, medium density residential.  PD, Planned Development.  PDA, Priority Development Area. PE, Parking Exception.  PSD, Site Development permit. PUE. Public utilities easment. PV, Permit Variance.  RIA, Rent Increase Application.  RZ, rezoning.  S, Sign permit. SE, Sign Exception. SF or sf, square foot. SP, Specific Plan.  SUB, Subdivision. TA, text amendment (ordinance).  TBD, to be determined. TDR, transfer of development rights (urban planning).  TUP, Temporary use permit.  UP, Use permit.   CA code, accessory (second residential) dwelling units, 65852.2. WCF, Wireless communication facility.  Zoning: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  CA CEQA: Guidelines (Adoption of Coastal Plans and Programs), Article 19, Categorical Exemptions:  Section 15265, CEQA does not apply to activities and approvals pursuant to the CA Coastal Act, but shall apply to certification of a local coastal program by the CCC.  Class 1 categorical exemptions:  existing facilities, section 15301; no significant effect section 15061 (b)(3); not a project, a review, section 15378, see (b)(4); Class 2, section 15302. Class 3.  Class 4, section 14394, minor alterations to land.  B-5, lot size overlay. Freestanding single-family residences set-back and parking, C-1, neighborhood commercial.  C-2, Commercial/Office (within 100  ft. of a residential zone).  C-3, Service Commercial. Class 3 categorical exemption, section 15303.  Class 32, Infill Development projects, section 15332. IS/MND, Initial study/mitigated negative declaration. LCLUP, Local Coastal Land Use Plan.  MND, Mitigated negative declaration. MMRP, Mitigation monitoring and reporting program.  MOD, modification of subdivision regulations.   Cannabis/Marijuana:  CAP, Cannabis Activity Permit. CMO, Cannabis Manufacturing Operation. CO-RB, Cannabis Operation, Rockaway Beach Overlay District. CO-SP, Cannabis Operation, Sharp Park Overlay District.  CPSL, Cannabis Public Safety License.  CRO, Cannabis retail operation.  MPSLs, Marijuana public safety licenses.  MO-RB, Marijuana operation-Rockaway Beach Overlay District. MO-SP, Marijuana operation, Sharp Park overlay district. MRO, Marijuana retail operation. MUPs, Marijuana Use Permits and related zoning.   City:  APR, annual progress report. GPA, General Plan amendment.  LCLUP, Local Coastal Land Use Plan, updated documents.  CIP, capital improvement program, Title/Ordinances/Municipal Code. GP, General Plan, update documents, background history.  PMC, Pacifica Municipal Code.  R1, single-family residential, Reference.com.  R1H, single-family residential hillside. R-2, two-family residential; R-3, multi-family residential; R-3G, multiple-family residential garden district. RIA, rent increase application.  S, City of Pacifica Sign ordinance.  SPSP, Sharp Park Specific Plan. VLDR, Vary low density residential. Zoning/Planning Handouts, City of Pacifica.    Note: photograph from Redfin.com/Alex Sobieski. 
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Other City News.  Connect with Pacifica/Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager, 7/17/29.

Note photograph of 184 Paloma Avenue from Redfin.com.

Posted by Kathy Meeh

Democrats meeting, Saturday July 18, 2020

Pacifica, Daly City Democrats are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting, Saturday, July 18th. The public is welcome to attend. 

Captain Chris Clements,
Division Commander
Investigative Services.

Guest Speaker: Captain Chris Clements, Pacifica Police Department

Topic: The Challenge of Policing During Current Climate of Social Unrest.

Time: Saturday, July 18, 2020 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Submitted by Suzan Wallace, President 

Reference, City of Pacifica Police Department.  Website,  Facebook. Investigative Services. Captain Chris Clements, Division Commander. "The Criminal Investigative Division is responsible for the investigation and follow-up of all serious offenses that are not solved by the Field Operations Division. Examples of these types of crimes are homicide, armed robbery, rape, burglary and auto theft. .... " 

Note photographs. Pacifica Police Department from Pacifica Patch/Christa Bigue, Staff, 9/7/11, Captain Clements from the Investigative Services Division of the Pacifica Police Department (see reference above).

Posted by Kathy Meeh

City Council Special Meeting, Wednesday July 15, 2020

This City Council meeting will be televised on local Pacific Coast Television PCT/Pacifica Channel 26.  PCT also links their program calendar, and recent coastside civic meeting videos.   The City website will also livestream to this meeting.   Complying with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Notice (fully detailed on page 1 of the City Council PDF link below):  this civic meeting will not be physically open to the public, and will be held by through teleconferencing.   
Public comments, see pages 1 and 2 of the pdf agenda below.  1) Live access is available through Zoom and dial-in: during the public comment period, press 9 to raise your hand; when called upon, provide the last 4 digits of your phone number.   Or, 2) comments for the record only prior to 4 pm date of the meeting may be submitted to publiccomment@ci.pacifica.ca.us.  1) In the subject line be sure to specify whether oral communications or an Agenda item and the number, 2) in the text include your full name, 3) limit your text to no more than 350 words.    
 

Item 1 and only, Consideration. Motorhome pilot programs.
... Hey, this looks like a good safe parking program.

Interactive Special City Council Agenda, 7/15/20.     Special City Council Agenda 7/15/20, pdf pages 78.

Open Session, 6:00 p.m.  Administrative: call to order, roll call, flag salute.  Special Presentations, none. 
 
Consideration
1.  Pilot programs for 1) unhoused motorhome permit parking, and 2) recreational vehicle loading/unloading permits, report.
a)  Unhoused in Pacifica Task Force (UPTF) report (preliminary).
b)  Oversized Vehicle Ordinance report, 1/27/20.
c)  Parking permit program (pilot).
d)  Private host site communications (potential).
e)  Right-of-way host site map (potential).
Adjourn.
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Related.  City Council Agenda Summary Report, 5/13/19, "Task Force on Homelessness and Recreational Vehicles in Pacifica." The Unhoused Pacifica Task Force began accepting applications through Pacifica Resource Center, in coordination with the City, 5/27/19.       
Note:  photograph by Magali Gauthier from  Mountain View Voice, 4/23/20, "Safe parking program flourishes as cities scramble to house the homeless." 
Posted by Kathy Meeh

City Council meeting, Monday July 13, 2020

This City Council meeting will be televised on local Pacific Coast Television PCT/Pacifica Channel 26.  PCT also links their program calendar, and recent coastside civic meeting videos.   The City website will also livestream to this meeting.   Complying with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Notice (fully detailed on page 1 of the City Council PDF link below):  this civic meeting will not be physically open to the public, and will be held by through teleconferencing.   
Public comments, see pages 1 and 2 of the pdf agenda below.  1) Live access is available through Zoom and dial-in: during the public comment period, press 9 to raise your hand; when called upon, provide the last 4 digits of your phone number.   Or, 2) comments for the record only prior to 4 pm date of the meeting may be submitted to publiccomment@ci.pacifica.ca.us.  1) In the subject line be sure to specify whether oral communications or an Agenda item and the number, 2) in the text include your full name, 3) limit your text to no more than 350 words.    

Interactive City Council Agenda, 7/13/20.     City Council Agenda, 7/13/20, pdf pages 885.

Closed Session, 6:30 p.m.  A.  Anticipated litigation, one case (no other information): CA Government code 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1). 
Open Session, 7:00 p.m.  Administrative: call to order, roll call, flag salute.  Special Presentations, none. 
Consent Calendar

Item 16, Consideration: Public trash and dumping update.
... But wait, I threw something of value away!

1.   Approval of financial disbursements (checks), FY 2019-2020:  a) 6/1/20 - 6/15/20. 
2.  Approval of City Council Minutes:  a) Study Session, 6/17/20.  b) Regular Meeting, 6/22/20. 
3.   Approval of 7/27/20 cancellation of July 27, 2020 regular meeting (vacation for July rather than August), report. 
4.   Proclamation confirming existence of a local emergency: Coastline from Westline Drive to the end of Beach Boulevard, report/Proclamation. 
5.   Proclamation confirming existence of a local emergency:  Anza Pump Station, report/Proclamation.  a)  Resolution. 
6.   Accept continuation of Proclamation of the existence of a local emergency regarding Novel (new) Coronavirus (COVID-19), report.  a) Resolution; Proclamation.  b)  San Mateo County Health Officer Order, 6/17/20. 
7.   Ratification of Emergency Order to temporarily close beaches and beach parking facilities to the public from sunrise 7/3/20 to sunrise 7/6/20 due to COVID-19, report/resolution.  a) Emergency Order.7/1/20. 
8.   Adopt a resolution leading to a budget for Anza Pump Station Repair, report/Resolution. a) Amended Capital Budget PW FY 20-21.  b) Purchase agreement: BEI Steel Inc.  c) Construction services agreement: Pump Repair Service, Co.  d) Construction services agreement: Discount Plumbing (signed).  e) Construction services agreement: R&S Erection, Inc. 
9.   Approval of the Woodward & Curran design and environmental services agreement, amendment 1: Serra Drive Outfall Repair project, $156,396 (from the Planned Local Drainage Fund 19), report.  a) Amendment. 
10.  Award D'Arcy & Harty Construction, Inc. construction for the Collection System Projects, FY 2019-20, Gypsy Hill C005H, $337,472 (budget authority $405,472), report.  a) Contract. 
11.  Award Pavement Coatings Company construction for the Slurry Seal Project, FY 2019-20, and an  $499,750.25 (transfer additional funds of $184,961.25 from the Street Construction Fund 9; authorize budget authority $624,961.25), report/Resolution. a) Capital Budget FY 20-21, amended. b) Agreement Pavement Coatings Company.  c) Agreement 4LEAF, Inc.project oversight, $75,236. 
12.  Award National Fitness Campaign (NFC) equipment purchase ($109,065), and construction services ($19,500) to Engineered Installation Solutions for the Fitness Court Project at Frontierland Park, authorized budget $141,422, report.  a) Fitness Court schematic design.  b) Purchase agreement.  c) Construction agreement.
13.  Removal of Planning Commissioner for failure to attend meetings (Municipal Code, Section 2-2.116), report.
Public oral communications (through Zoom and telephone).

Public Hearings
14.  Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of a new pole-mounted Verizon communications and equipment: Terra Nova Boulevard, intersection, north of Everglades Drive near Terra Nova High School (exempt from CEQA), report.  a) Resolution (draft).   Planning Commission:  b) Resolution. c) Report 4/20/20. d) Minutes.   Submitted to City: e) Appeal 4/30/20.  f) Supplemental Appeal Materials.  g) Memo From Appellant.  h) Public comment Letter.  i) Letter representing Verizon Wireless, 7/8/20.
15.  Appeal of Planning Commission's approval of a three-story mixed-use building (1300 Danmann Avenue, intersection Kent Road), report.  a) Resolution (daft).   Planning Commission:  b)  Resolution.    Planning Commission: c) Report, 5/4/20.  d) Minutes, 5/4/20.  e) Project plans.       Submitted to City:  f) Appeal 5/13/20.  g) Public Works/City Engineer statement.  h) Geotechnical report, 11/2019.  i) Geotechnical update, 3/2020.  j) Public comment 5/15/20. 
Consideration
16.  Update on public trash cans and illegal dumping, report.   Adjourn.
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Other City news.  Connect with Pacifica/Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager, 7/10/20.     Note: photograph from Relevant magazine, 6/11/13,"This is Art: sculptures that look like people stuck in garbage cans."

Posted by Kathy Meeh