Menlo Park City Council
November 19, 2024

City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov City Council

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Date: 11/19/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Locations: Teleconference and
City Council Chambers
751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Regular Session
A. Call To Order
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.

B. Roll Call

Present: Combs, Doerr, Nash, Taylor, Wolosin

Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin Murphy, Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte, City Attorney Nira Doherty, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Judi A. Herren C. Agenda Review
None.

D. Public Comment
 Greg Conlon spoke in opposition of building in front of Carpaccio restaurant and the need for parking enforcement.

E. Presentations and Proclamations
E1. Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month (Attachment) Mayor Taylor introduced the proclamation (Attachment).

Culture Director of the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone Gregg Castro accepted the proclamation.

E2. Proclamation: 150 year anniversary of the first incorporation of the City of Menlo Park Mayor Taylor introduced the proclamation (Attachment).

Vice President of the Menlo Park Historical Association Sandy Pachaud accepted the proclamation.

F. Consent Calendar
F1. Adopt a resolution to approve the revised San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Organization (Emergency Services Council) Joint Powers Agreement

City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov (Staff Report #24-194-CC)

F2. Receive and file the investment portfolio reports for Sept. 30 (Staff Report #24-195-CC)

F3. Authorize the city manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Surveillance Grid for implementation services for the city-building security camera system (Staff Report #24-196-CC)

F4. Accept the Coleman and Ringwood Avenues Transportation Study final report and adopt a resolution of support for the implementation of a one-way pilot on Coleman Avenue in San Mateo County (Staff Report #24-198-CC)
 Sara Filipek spoke in opposition of one-way traffic and “no parking” restrictions on Coleman Avenue.
 Francesca Segre spoke in support of one-way traffic and “no parking” restrictions on Coleman Avenue.
 Kevin Rennie spoke in support of the proposed traffic safety measures.  Ross Silverstein spoke in support of one-way traffic and “no parking” restrictions on Coleman Avenue.

The City Council discussed San Mateo County (County) Board of Supervisors determining the oneway traffic and subsequent City Council action regarding “no parking” restrictions on Coleman Avenue.

F5. Approve an appropriation of $1,050,000 in unassigned funds from the general fund and a construction contingency for the Belle Haven Community Campus Clean Energy Infrastructure Project (Staff Report #24-199-CC)

F6. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Title 11 of the municipal code to revise sections related to stopping, parking and standing for vehicles (Staff Report #24-200-CC)  Kevin Rennie spoke in support of the parking ordinance.

ACTION: Motion and second (Wolosin/ Nash), to waive the second reading of an ordinance amending Title 11 of the existing municipal code related to stopping, parking and standing for vehicles, passed 3-2 (Combs and Doerr dissenting).

ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Wolosin), to approve the consent calendar with the exception of item F6., passed unanimously.

G. Regular Business
G1. Consider and adopt a resolution declaring downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3 as exempt surplus land and provide feedback and authorize staff to release a request for qualifications for affordable housing on Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3 to implement Housing Element program H4.G (Staff Report #24-203-CC)
Principal Planner Tom Smith made the presentation (Attachment).

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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov  Anna Chow spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and in support of working towards compliance with the Housing Element.
 Adrian Sullivan spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Paul Kick spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and commented on the State’s affordable housing legislation.
 David Roise spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Curt Conroy spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Claire Duesdieker spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots and minimum wage and median rents considerations.
 Eduardo Pelegri-Llopart spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Bill Frimel with donated time from Caitlin Darke spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and in support of other options and additional public outreach.  Vanessa Honey spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Kevin Cunningham with donated time from Corey Rostad spoke in support of postponing the decision and additional public outreach
 Vasile Oros spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots, in support of additional public outreach and consideration for current residents.  Sean Van Dril spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots for Housing Element compliance.
 Karen Grove spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots and issuance of the request for qualifications (RFQ) and shared the Menlo Together petition.  Adina Levin spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Jenny Michel spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Mike Mohrman spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Royce Chang spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Rico Rosales spoke in opposition of designating Downtown parking lots as surplus land.  Jim Eakin spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and on concerns about the loss of parking.
 Fred Dirbas spoke in opposition of affordable housing on Downtown parking lots and concerns to potential crime increases.
 Lyn McMillan requested clarification on height and daylight plane restrictions on residential units.
 Elizabeth Ford spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and in support of affordable housing and additional public outreach.
 Amanda Yin spoke in support of additional studies and plans.  Sophie Lo with donated time from Scott Lammny spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and in support of affordable housing and additional public outreach.  Letif Misiti spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and in support of housing on other land (e.g., City Hall).
 Margarita spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Amie Ashton spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots and referenced other nearby cities that have had projects on parking lots.
 John McKenna spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots and suggested sustainable features requirements.
 Anne Paulson spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots and referenced Los Altos as an example.
 Elsa Schafer spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Ross Silverstein spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.

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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov  Ken Chan spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Jordan Grimes spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Michael Giudicessi spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and requested clarification on surplus property determination.
 Marcy Abramowitz spoke in support of additional analysis before making a decision and on concerns about parking needs.
 Lemonia requested additional time to assess information and public outreach.  Katherine Dumont spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Austin O’Such spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and concerns on business impacts from less parking.
 Katie spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots  Kate Horst spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots and requested clarification on Springline project approval and lack of below market rate (BMR) units.  Nevin provided a description of “city owned land” and spoke in support of additional studies and outreach
 David Ferrari spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots.  Bryan Baskin spoke in opposition of housing on Downtown parking lots.

The City Council took a recess at 8:47 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.

The City Council received clarification on options, actions, and timeline, RFQ process, the Surplus Land Act (SLA), parking lot ownership, Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements and prior housing production requirements, Housing Element analysis for opportunity sites, building heights and daylight planes standards in the Downtown, public engagement, and staff impacts from postponing action.

The City Council discussed providing additional time for community outreach, supporting Downtown vibrancy, reducing construction impacts to the Downtown, potential Housing Element compliance and deadlines.

The City Council directed postponing action to January 2025 and additional public outreach.

ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Nash), to conduct additional public outreach and continue the item to Jan. 14, 2025 or first meeting in January 2025, passed 3-2 (Doerr and Wolosin dissenting).

G2. Approve the commitment of $600,000 from the Below Market Rate Housing Fund to Alliant Strategic Development for the production of affordable rental units located at 320 Sheridan Dr. (Staff Report #24-204-CC)
Management Analyst II Adam Patterson made a presentation (Attachment).

The Applicant made a presentation (Attachment).
 Gary Wagner with donated time from Raji Pillai spoke in support of the project and requested an additional access point (Attachment).
 Karen Grove spoke in support of the project and a funding request for $1 million.

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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov  Adina Levin spoke in support of the project and the proposed funding request.  Skip Hilton with donated time from Michael Clark and Maureen Clark provided information on pollution and traffic burden in the area of the project and in support of improving the plan with neighbor input.
 Elsa Schafer spoke in support of the project, the proposed funding request and an additional access point.
 Louis Mirante spoke in support of the project and a funding request for $2.6 million.  Ken Chan spoke in support of the project and a funding request for $2.6 million.  Jordan Grimes spoke in support of the project.
 Katie Behroozi spoke in support of the project and as much BMR funding as possible..

The City Council received clarification on goals of the project, eligibility for County funding with $1 million City funding, available units outside of the Ravenswood City School District with the additional funding, an additional access point, and units available for city preference.

ACTION: By acclamation, the City Council extended the meeting past 11 p.m.

The City Council discussed the funding request compared to the BMR funding budget.

ACTION: Motion and second (Wolosin/ Doerr), to approve a commitment of $1,000,000 from the BMR Housing Fund to Alliant Strategic Development for the production of 87 affordable rental units at 320 Sheridan Dr., including the City’s preference criteria for remaining units unfilled by Ravenswood City School District employees, which are separate from the eight BMR units required to comply with the City’s BMR housing preference criteria and direct staff to return with a funding agreement for the $1,000,000 funding commitment, passed 3-2 (Taylor and Nash dissenting).

H. Informational Items
H1. City Council agenda topics: December 2024 (Staff Report #24-202-CC) H2. Communitywide electrification program: Home Upgrade Services progress report (Staff Report #24-197-CC)
H3. Update on aquatic survey results and next steps for potential operational and fee adjustments (Staff Report #24-201-CC)
 Tom McRae spoke on aquatic fee structure adjustments and budgeting.

I. City Manager Report
City Manager Murphy reported out on the incoming atmospheric river and high winds and the Dec. 10 City Council meeting hosted at Belle Haven Community Campus at 100 Terminal Avenue.

J. City Councilmember Reports
City Councilmember Nash reported out on the Palo Alto Downtown Tall Building Walking Tour.

K. Adjournment
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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting at 11:27 p.m.

Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi Herren
These minutes were approved at the City Council meeting December 10, 2024.

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rorlamation
Recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month
WHEREAS, long before Europeans settled in North America, the ancestors of Native Americans were the original, indigenous inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of the lands that have since become the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is impossible to fully understand the history of California without understanding the history of the indigenous people who have lived within the current boundaries of the state for thousands of years; and
WHEREAS, California is home to more people of Native American heritage than any other state in the country, with 110 federally recognized tribes as well as several additional tribes petitioning for federal recognition through the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and WHEREAS, the Ohlone, a band of distinct groups of indigenous people who spoke similar languages, thrived in the land now known as San Mateo County and other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, due to devastating policies and practices of European explorers and missionaries, settlers, and various levels of government, the Ohlone lost the vast majority of their population and land; and
WHEREAS, National Native American Heritage Month encourages San Mateo County residents to actively learn about the Ohlone people, their role in the history of the county and the Bay Area, and their efforts to keep their culture alive; and
WHEREAS, Paul Steward of the San Francisco State University Indian Studies department will be presenting a lecture on the Ohlone at the Belle Haven Library on Tues., Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., and the Mystery Readers book group will be discussing indigenous mystery authors on Wed., Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. via Zoom webinar, and other events and opportunities to learn about the rich history and culture of Native American peoples are all available around us this month and every month; and WHEREAS, Land Acknowledgements, statements often made as part of a public meeting that recognize indigenous peoples as traditional stewards of the land, are one way to express gratitude and appreciation to those whose ancestral territory one resides or meets on; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Cecilia
Taylor, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of
the City Council and the City, do hereby recognize
November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month. Let us honor the resilience of Native Californians and take strides to support truth, visibility, and justice for the original residents of the land on
which we reside.
• • C-. ·~ C Cecilia Tj¼(Mayo
November 12, 2024
E1-PRESENTATION
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 7 of 45 Proclamation
150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST

INCORPORATION OF THE CITY MENLO PARK
WHEREAS, Menlo Park was first incorporated as a city on March 23, 1874, and that initial incorporation marks an early instance of a governmental entity in the area formally adopting the name Menlo Park; and
WHEREAS, the name dates back to 1854 when Dennis J. Oliver and D.C. McGlynn from Galway, Ireland, purchased land in the area and erected wooden gates with tall arches that contained the name they had given their new estate: Menlo Park, remembered as the name of a beautiful park-like area just outside Galway; and WHEREAS, that first incorporation was principally pursued so that landowners could be taxed for dirt road improvements in the area, and was allowed to lapse following the completion of those improvements; and
WHEREAS, this first incorporation, as well as the following taxation event and road improvement, represented a key evolution of the community, the geography of which includes significant enough portions of present day Menlo Park to be considered the city’s first founding; and
WHEREAS, the first incorporation provided a model for the incorporation of the presentday city City of Menlo Park, which would occur more than 50 years later on November 23,1927, and which has become an internationally recognized suburban community of more than 33,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, even as we recognize the 150th anniversary of the first incorporation of Menlo Park, we acknowledge that the area had been inhabited for many generations by the Ohlone Indians before the arrival of European immigrants; and WHEREAS, in recognizing the 150th anniversary of the first incorporation of Menlo Park, we also acknowledge the central role of the Menlo Park Historical Association (MPHA), which since its founding in 1971 has spearheaded a variety of initiatives, including the construction of a reproduction of Oliver and McGlynn’s wooden gates; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Cecilia
Taylor, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, do hereby recognize the 150th anniversary of the city’s first incorporation and gratefully acknowledge the MPHA in bringing public
awareness to this and other key events in the city’s history. _______________________
Cecilia Taylor, Mayor
November 19, 2024
E2-PRESENTATION City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2024

DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAZAS 1, 2, & 3
DISPOSITION & DRAFT RFQ FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSINGNovember 19, 2024 G1-PRESENTATION
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 9 of 45  Required 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
– Plan for city’s housing needs from 2023 to 2031– Updates made to goals, policies, and programs to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all income categories and affirmatively further fair housing – Certified by state in March 2024

HOUSING ELEMENT BACKGROUND
2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 10 of 45  City’s required housing production increased almost 350% from previous planning period
 $186,600 is current AMI for household of 4
– Very Low AMI is up to $97,900
Income Category 2015-2023 2023-2031Very Low (50% Area Median Income (AMI)) 233 740Low (80% AMI) 129 426 Moderate (120% AMI) 143 496
Above Moderate 150 1,284
Total 655 units 2,946 units
2023-2031 RHNA
3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 11 of 45  Ideal site size of 0.5 acres to 10 acres
 Distribution throughout city
– Council Districts 2 through 5
 Close to transit, schools, and other services Realistic development potential 30 dwelling units per acre density – Density set by state to provide low and very low income housing

SITE SELECTION FACTORS
4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 12 of 45

OPPORTUNITY SITES
5 Sharon Heights
Belle Haven/Bayfront
Downtown/
El Camino Real
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 13 of 45

ZONING CHANGES - NORTH
6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 14 of 45

ZONING CHANGES - SOUTH
7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 15 of 45

OUTREACH
8 Community
Engagement
and Outreach
City Council
Meetings
Commission
Meetings
Community
Meetings
Pop-Up
Events
Focus
Groups/Inter
views
Community
Meetings
Community
Survey
Project
Galleries
Citywide
Mailers
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 16 of 45  Program H4.G prioritizes development of 345+ very
low-income units on downtown City-owned parking lots
 Key to meeting Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA)
 Timeline
– Feasibility study (completed Aug. 2024)– Issue RFP, or other selection process (2024)– Complete entitlements (2025)– Develop 345+ units (2027)  City Council directed focus on Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3 at Aug. 27 City Council meeting

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
9 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 17 of 45 10 PARKING PLAZA MAP
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 18 of 45  345-unit goal from Housing Element
 Three selected plazas could accommodate 483+ units at bonus level density– Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) and state laws could increase totals  Any development should balance housing goals with downtown parking needs– Downtown parking study underway

KEY INFORMATION
11 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 19 of 45  Nov. 6: Housing Commission meeting
– Consider downtown parking needs, other modes of travel– Evaluate parking maximums for residents of new affordable housing– Allow commercial ground floor uses, but do not require  Nov. 14: downtown business community meeting
– Ensure adequate downtown parking at pre-pandemic levels with added buffer– Provide parking for new residents, separate from customers and employees– Broaden community engagement efforts– Consider other sites to meet Housing Element goals– Provide service lanes and loading zones  Community correspondence
– Concerns regarding changes to parking and downtown vitality impacts– Concerns regarding type and massing of housing development– Requests for more outreach and additional time– Some letters of support for affordable housing and Housing Element implementation

FEEDBACK
12 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 20 of 45  Must follow state Surplus Land Act
 Exemptions available when City’s affordable housing goals align with state priorities
 City Council asked staff to prepare an exemption at Aug. 27 City Council meeting– 80%+ of land area for residential uses– 40%+ of units for households making 60% of AMI or less, inclusive of 20%+ units for households making 50% of AMI or less
– Affordability restrictions for 30+ years
 HCD reviewed exemption and confirmed applicability with minor revisions

DISPOSITION PROCESS
13 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 21 of 45 Minimum requirements:

1. 345+ very low-income units2. Replacement public parking spaces3. Compliance with Specific Plan development standardsDevelopment objectives:1. Maximum affordable units through density bonuses2. Community engagement in development process, especially local businesses

3. Deeper affordability levels4. Diverse unit mix with multiple bedrooms5. Sustainable design features6. Public open spaceDRAFT RFQ PARAMETERS 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 22 of 45  Approve Surplus Land Act exemption for Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3  Provide feedback on draft RFQ  Authorize staff to finalize and issue RFQSTAFF RECOMMENDATION 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 23 of 45  If approved, next steps would be:
– Early Dec.: RFQ issuance– Winter 2025: City Council review of submittals, direction to staff– SLA exemption would be sent to HCD when a qualified developer is selected

NEXT STEPS
16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 24 of 45

THANK YOU
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 25 of 45 320 SHERIDAN DR.

Adam Patterson Management Analyst II
G2-STAFF PRESENTATION
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 26 of 45  Review a funding request for $2.9M from the BMR
Housing Fund
 Direct staff on the commitment of funds and to
return with a funding agreement

BELOW MARKET RATE (BMR) HOUSING FUNDING REQUEST
2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 27 of 45  320 Sheridan Dr.
– ~2.5 acres– 87 rental units (88 total)– 100% affordable – Mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units – Targeting Ravenswood City School District employees
 Housing Element update
– Identified as housing opportunity site– Rezoned to R-3 zoning

PROJECT INFORMATION
3 Project Location
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 28 of 45  City’s BMR ordinance requires 15% of units be subject to BMR requirements– Results in 8 units
 On Nov. 6, the Housing Commission recommended
approval of the BMR agreement
 Planning Commission is the final approving body on
the BMR agreement and project entitlements

BMR AGREEMENT
4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 29 of 45  Application for $2.9M
 Affordability range – 30-80% of area median income
– Sample mix below

FUNDING REQUEST
5 Income level (% AMI) Number of units % of ProjectExtremely low (30%) 51 59%Low (70%) 9 10%Low (80%) 27 31% City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 30 of 45  On Nov. 6, Housing Commission recommended
approval with items to consider:– Provide flexibility to the applicant– Consider City anti-displacement efforts– Consider property management and applicant screening criteria

HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 31 of 45  Meets several city housing priorities established in the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
 Deeper level of affordability Staff recommendation - approve the commitment of $600,000 from the BMR Housing Fund for the production of 87 affordable rental units located at 320 Sheridan Dr., – including the City’s preference criteria for remaining units unfilled by RCSD employees
 Direct staff to return with a funding agreement for the $600,000 commitment

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 32 of 45

THANK YOU
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 33 of 45 Sheridan Drive Apartments
320 Sheridan Drive, Menlo Park
City Council
Sheridan Drive Apartments
320 Sheridan Drive, Menlo Park
City Council
November 19, 2024
G2-APPLICANT PRESENTATION
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 34 of 45 2 Who we are:
•Experienced Team
• Socially conscious, results‐oriented multifamily real estate professionals. •Core Focus
• Affordable housing, Workforce, Mixed‐income, and Attainable. •Extensive Experience
• Acquisition, development, and preservation of affordable and workforce housing across the U.S. for working families, seniors, veterans, teachers and staff.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 35 of 45 Site
Flood
Park
Menlo
Park Atherton
Menlo Park
Meta Campus
Belle Haven
Elementary
School
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 36 of 45 4 • Former James Flood Magnet School, Ravenswood City School District • School closed in 2011, demolished; site has sat vacant for a decade • District explored multiple options:
• A Bus Yard• District Office Space
• Leasing to a Private School, and more.
• Alliant selected through competitive RFP in Fall 2021 to develop and lease the site.
• Proposed project achieves multiple District goals:
o Addresses regional housing crisis (~40% of Ravenswood families are classified as ‘homeless’)
o Increase retention: 43% of staff are considering leaving the District because of the cost of housing or length of commute o Provides access to safe, decent, affordable homes for Ravenswood teachers and staff
Current Site:

Background:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 37 of 45 5 Current Site:
o Modern Farmhouse Style selected to blend well with adjacent neighboring homes o Trim and detailing in context with neighborhoodo Massing and Articulation to breakdown overall size (adjusted from 4 to 3 stories) o Open Space leads to adjacent Flood Parko Units feature private patios and decks o Community Space for resident gatherings, events, etc.

Architecture:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 38 of 45 6 Architecture:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 39 of 45 7 Site Plan:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 40 of 45 8 Project Details:Homes for Teachers, School District Staff, Resident ManagerUnit breakdown 42 – One Bedroom Homes
23 – Two Bedroom Homes
23 – Three Bedroom Homes
88 – Affordable Homes (incl mgr.)
Income Mix
30% ‐ 80% of the Area Median Income
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 41 of 45 9 Financial Request:• $2,939,486 Requested in April from City of Menlo Park to fill funding gap • Project will leverage Federal & State Low Income Housing Tax Credits • $1,000,000 of city housing funds is a threshold for San Mateo County funding • Requesting $2,600,000 of available, unencumbered monies in the City’s BMR housing fund to start construction in 2025
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 42 of 45 10  Preliminary application – Summer 2023
 Community outreach meeting – December 2023
 Project Website launched – February 2024 www.homesforeducators.org  Formal SB330 application – March 4 2024
 Community Open House events – May 20 & 21 Housing Commission Information Session – August 2024  Housing Commission for BMR & funding request – November 2024 o City Council – $2,600,000 BMR Funding Request – November 2024 o Planning Commission for entitlements – January 2025
o Tax Credit Application – May 2025o Start Construction – December 2025 o Start Leasing – August 2027
Projected Timeline:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2024 Page 43 of 45 11 THANK YOU
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