South San Francisco City Council
January 26, 2022

City Hall Annex Replacement
Initial Study
January 26 2022
About The Annex
• 1949 – Opened as Police Station
• 1985 – Repurposed when PD moved
to MSB
• Current home of Building, Planning,
and Engineering
• Major Life Safety and Functional
Issues
Life / Safety Concerns
• Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Windows are in poor condition • Significant water infiltration
• Surrounding retaining walls are failing
• Building nearly impossible to modernize
• ADA compliance of the entire City Hall Block
Life / Safety Concerns
Surrounding retaining walls are failing
Life / Safety Concerns
Significant water infiltration in staff areas
Life / Safety Concerns
Pedestrian routes do not meet accessibility codes
Staff Space Concerns
Staff plan to soon use closets as offices
Surrounding Functional Challenges
Grand Avenue driveway
Surrounding Functional Challenges
Underused park space
City Hall Block Aerial Photograph
Initial Study Process
Present Draft Plan To City Council
Develop Design Vision
Establish Building and Landscape Program
Analyze and Assess Site
Collect Historic Documents
Hire Design Team