Att. 2 - HE Comment Emails Received for PC Combined — South San Francisco City Council, January 25, 2023

1 Rozzi, Tony
From: Cotla, Patricia
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 7:09 PM
To: Planning Commission Comments
Cc: Rozzi, Tony; Friedman, Adena; Gross, Billy
Subject: FW: Encouragement to Save the MSB
Importance: High
FYI

PERMIT CENTER DEPARTMENT
Applications for Building and Planning permits can be made online at: https://www.ssf.net/departments/economic‐ community‐development/permit‐center.

For Planning entitlements, please email [email protected] or call us at (650) 877‐8535. Thank you for your support, patience and understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Patricia Cotla| Planning Technician |
City of South San Francisco |
Economic & Community Development Department / Planning Department PO Box 711 |South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711
 Main (650) 877-8535  Direct (650) 829-1380 ||  [email protected] From: Wendy Sinclair‐Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 6:52 PM
To: SSFPlanning <[email protected]>
Subject: Encouragement to Save the MSB
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Hello Planning Commission
Honorable Commissioners
Please save the MSB for the Residents of South San Francisco to utilize.

There is such a need for community and event space in this area.

There is also a need for enough space for a fully functional Seniors Services.

Please be visionary and consider how Recreation services has been growing and will continue to grow and for the necessity to set aside space for growth.

Putting Library Services into the same space as Recreation will doom the library and encroach on its space as well.

The MSB space is already preventing groups from using it due to lack of space.

Please consider a moratorium on destruction for at least another 10 years to see how well the community will utilize the MSB once Recreation has relocated.

Please wait and revisit this concept in the year 2033.

Thank you for your deep, heartfelt considerations.
2 Grateful for your service
Wendy Sinclair-Smith
Long time resident of City of SSF
3 Rozzi, Tony
From: Cotla, Patricia
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 6:46 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Cc: Friedman, Adena; Gross, Billy
Subject: FW: public comment re Item 3 for 1/19/2023 Planning Commission Meeting Importance: High
fyi

PERMIT CENTER DEPARTMENT
Applications for Building and Planning permits can be made online at: https://www.ssf.net/departments/economic‐ community‐development/permit‐center.

For Planning entitlements, please email [email protected] or call us at (650) 877‐8535. Thank you for your support, patience and understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Patricia Cotla| Planning Technician |
City of South San Francisco |
Economic & Community Development Department / Planning Department PO Box 711 |South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711
 Main (650) 877-8535  Direct (650) 829-1380 ||  [email protected] From: Ethan Mizzi <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 6:44 PM
To: Planning Commission Comments <[email protected]>
Subject: public comment re Item 3 for 1/19/2023 Planning Commission Meeting [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hello,
Would this comment for Item 3 please be read into the record at tonight's meeting? Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Ethan J. Mizzi
Good evening Chair Shihadeh, Members of the Planning Commission, Staff, and those watching.

My name is Ethan Mizzi, though i am Chair of the South San Francisco Youth Commission, I speak for myself and myself only. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to Staff and the consultants 4 for their work on the immense task that was drafting the General Plan and the Housing Element. I am happy the City is moving in the right direction in a number of ways. First off, I would greatly appreciate if this Commission would consider an amendment to this element to allow 5 plexes to be built City‐wide and that High Density Mixed Use to be allowed within a mile of South City and San Bruno's BART stations. We need more gentle density throughout the City's neighborhoods and we need much more high density housing near rapid transit. Secondly, regarding the land that currently houses the Municipal Services Building and adjacent properties, I feel that a certain element in our City who would see something other than housing there are being counterproductive and whether actively or not, are hostile to the future of our City. Being opposed to growth and development works against the best interests of this City and those who currently and will in the future reside in our fair City. Of course high density housing should be built on the MSB site, it is outrageous to say otherwise. Regardless of what some NIMBYs and those who favor exclusion would say, any downzoning of that parcel I believe would be found to be illegal under SB 330 and would probably draw the watchful eye of the State and HCD. Do not take any NIMBY comments calling for downzoning or not building housing on the MSB land seriously. They do not have the best intentions for our City or its future in mind. Please recommend the adoption of this housing element. Thank you for your time, and goodnight. 5 Rozzi, Tony
From: Becky Bayardo <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:50 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Re: MSB
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TO: Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner
South San Francisco Planning Commission
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San FranciscoThe Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Becky Bayardo
P.O.Box 5245
South San Francisco
[email protected]
6 Rozzi, Tony
From: Steven and Laurie <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:32 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Flores, Eddie; Coleman, James; Addiego, Mark; Nagales, Mark; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear SSF officials,
The fact that South San Francisco is woefully deficient in a quality Senior Center for active seniors such as our neighbors San Bruno and Daly City provide is frankly embarrassing. Their quality programs, welcoming facilities and abundance of programs and events makes South San Francisco seem quite behind the times and uncaring of its senior population. Our P&R programs have been skimpy, and lacking broad interest and stimulating variety, making us look old fashioned and dull.

We’ve lived in SSF for just over 30 years, and would love to be more engaged and interactive but with the only senior services readily available being for those seniors needing more one on one care, we can only turn to our neighboring cities and enjoy their generous and educational programs.

The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing. Contrary to what we were led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Laurie Ratliff & Steven Sui
112 Del Monte Ave. SSF, CA
Ratliffsui@ gmail.com
7 Rozzi, Tony
From: Rie Butler <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:22 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco Importance: High
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Dear SSF City representatives,
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning
Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we
demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Rie Butler
9 Chico Court SSF 94080
[email protected]
8 Rozzi, Tony
From: denise premenko <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:13 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: SSF Planning Commision Meeting (RE: Municipal Services Building) [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning
Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we
demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

DO NOT TEAR DOWN THE MSB BUILDING!!!
Denise Premenko
Valencia Drive
(650-875-9373)
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9 Rozzi, Tony
From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:12 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fwd: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco Sent from my iPhone
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From: marina rios‐gomez <[email protected]>
Date: January 19, 2023 at 12:14:29 PM PST
To: "Selander, Nell" <[email protected]>
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Hello,
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

Contrary to what we were led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages. Marina Gómez 207 Camaritas Ave, SSF CA 94080 [email protected] Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
10 Rozzi, Tony
From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 4:33 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: FW: Municipal services building
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Nell Selander | Director
City of South San Francisco | Economic & Community Development Department PO Box 711 |South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711
 Main (650) 829-6620 |  Direct (650) 829-6613 |  (650) 829-6623|  [email protected] From: Barbara Rubino <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:42 PM
To: Selander, Nell <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: Municipal services building
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Begin forwarded message:

From: Barbara Rubino <[email protected]>
Date: January 19, 2023 at 3:38:57 PM PST
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Municipal services building
This building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with our building codes.

We ha need this building to serve our seniors in our city. This building can house different kinds of services. We need this building for the public of all ages!!! Thank you. So much done to this city already!!
Barbara Rubino
212 Norwich Drive
[email protected]
Sent from my iPhone
11 Rozzi, Tony
From: Mary Lou Froese <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 4:01 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

Mary Louise Froese
119 Duval Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080
[email protected]
12 Rozzi, Tony
From: Fionnola Villamejor <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:26 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: South San Francisco: Preserve, protect, strengthen and dedicate the Municipal Services Building as a senior campus
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Dear South San Francisco Elected And Unelected
Officials/Representatives:

It is unsustainable to cripple and severely impair and abolish opportunities for our seniors in South San Francisco. Instead, we must prioritize South San Francisco's seniors over conglomerate corporations, political ambitions and major donors by preserving the Municipal Services Building (MSB).

The City must preserve and protect the MSB and dedicate it for the purpose of converting it into a thriving SENIOR CIVIC HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING, located at 33 Arroyo Drive, in SSF. Without doing so is to compromise the health and welfare of our seniors and any decision to the contrary demonstrates that South San Francisco (SSF) officials represent SSF but they despise its residents.

A member of a legislative body who intends to deprive the public of information to which the member knows, or has reason to know the public is entitled, is guilty of a crime.

For years, the City has embarked on an opportunistic marketing campaign to shape and influence outcomes with skewed narratives to 13 convince the public that the building is "unsafe" as the City's plans to demolish the MSB isn't palatable with SSF residents.

The MSB is a significant community asset that is an historically significant building. Official records reflect that the building is up to code, it is ADA compliant, it is structurally sound and it is a hugely robust culturally contributing factor to the sense of place, as well as the heath and wellbeing of our seniors.

Downplaying the MSB as though its broader political social cultural and economic history is of no value is indeed shortsighted, and to the contrary, as it has all the more significance historically now with our own native South San Franciscan, US Congressman Kevin Mullin being elected honorable member of the 118th United States Congress.

Underscoring this historic nature is the fact that the 118th US Congress will conduct unprecedented investigations into the biggest crime ever committed against humanity by the biotech and pharmaceutical industries that has resulted in the epidemic of people who are dying suddenly from mass murder and the genocide that has been perpetrated and committed against the world's population.

The US Census reflects that our senior population in SSF is significant and growing at more than 24% of the population, yet our city leadership has succumbed to the whims of biotech companies east of 101 and subjugated every man woman and child in SSF to its misdirection of steering investment of city revenue to everything biotech.

But our leadership is putting the cart before the horse it seems because residents have not yet laid eyes on evidence of the study sessions, reports, and independent analysis by the City exploring the significant 14 negative impacts that will be suffered by SSF seniors and all other age groups by the removal and loss of the MSB.

As previously requested of the City: Where are those reports? Where is the public record with citations, points and authorities from outside independent experts that the City, and each planning commissioner, as well as member of city council has individually and independently relied upon to determine the MSB at 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco is fair game to demolish?
To deprive South San Francisco and especially our seniors of the MSB is not just a dereliction of duty, it's a crime.

Honorable officials, if you haven't figured it out yet, people don't accept what you're pushing so don't act like residents are all in with the misleading rhetoric as it's purely an act of predators who are fiscally and morally irresponsible. Additionally, it is unbecoming and shows a lack of moral core to turn a blind eye to your constituents' needs.

SSF's Housing Element of 2023‐2031 earmarks the MSB site by default for demolition. No, the intent to demolish it isn't SPECIFICALLY SPELLED OUT IN BLACK AND WHITE because the overall plan is to pave a path for political ambitions, to benefit big donors and deprive SSF seniors and residents of what is long overdue: A robust and thriving SENIOR CIVIC HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING, at 33 Arroyo Drive, in SSF, on the west side.

To these ends, I'll go back to my original question: What studies, what independent expert analysis reports and historical preservation criteria have you considered in ruling out the historical significance of the South San Francisco Municipal Services Building (MSB) in moving to slate it for demolition?
15 Seven years ago, then mayor, Mark Addiego, and then city manager, Mike Futrell marketed the "unsafe" narrative with the intent to defraud the public of its historically significant infrastructure, asset and resource.

It is time to redirect attention from the exorbitant expansion east of 101 for the benefit of biotech, and start to care about South San Francisco residents once and for all by investing your focus on preserving, protecting, strengthening and dedicating the MSB as it should be: A senior campus. Thank you.

Respectfully,
Fionnola Villamejor.
16 Rozzi, Tony
From: Happy To Hear From You <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:45 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing, tonight, January 19th.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and I would like to be included in the vote to preservate the Municipal Services Building to become a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages to rent and/or use.

Kathleen Butler‐Tom
314 Alta Loma Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080‐2242
[email protected]
17 Rozzi, Tony
From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:43 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: FW: MSB
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Nell Selander | Director
City of South San Francisco | Economic & Community Development Department PO Box 711 |South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711
 Main (650) 829-6620 |  Direct (650) 829-6613 |  (650) 829-6623|  [email protected] From: Barbara Ferguson <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:38 PM
To: Selander, Nell <[email protected]>
Subject: MSB
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TO: Neil Selander, Economic and Community Development Director Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing. Contrary to what we were led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages. Barbara Ferguson (resident for 57 years, taking classes at MSB for over 40 years) 6 Arlington Drive, SSF [email protected] Thank you. 18 Rozzi, Tony
From: Barbara Ferguson <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:40 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: MSB
Importance: High
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TO: Chief Planner, Planning Commission, Tony Rozzi Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing. Contrary to what we were led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages. Barbara Ferguson (resident for 57 years, taking classes at MSB for over 40 years) 6 Arlington Drive, SSF [email protected] Thank you.
19 Rozzi, Tony
From: Ed Swain <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:23 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Where is the open space , nothing but apartments [NOTICE:  This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
SSF has hit its housing quota, the big push to turn SSF into downtown San Francisco is right on track, the last peace of open land at the corner of westborough BL and junipero Serra BL is the last place racoons skunks and other animals live but the city is filling it in and destroying the last open space they live , the industrial area has been over developed leaving no space for the birds to live by the bay , this was not the deal that the citizens in 1962 made to destroy ten miles of marshland and sloughs burying any animals that could not fly away or run  , there was a protective covenant putting restrictions on the property where two lots developed to one lot left open and not developed, the city has broken this protected covenant and filled every bit of open space in the industrial area, I have witnessed the destruction of burying birds nest and the last open space for water fowl all for the city’s pushing biotechnology development towers, this city needs to be sued for this destruction, as for places for SSF citizens to eat has shrunk to downtown grand AV , we have lost all the restaurants on gellert blvd for a car dealership, where is the corner stone restaurant on EL Camino like a Olive Garden or a good restaurant on the corner of EL Camino and chestnut, why is this city taking out places we shop and eat and just putting up apartment towers, on mission road all new apartments and condos are zoned three stories, all apartments next to bart , across the street, and new condos next to bart are all three stories, why did the city zoned the mission road PUC lot eight stories, it is farther than all the new construction next to the Bart station, just at one half mile from the Bart station, this city is out of control on massive population explosion and traffic jams at 11:00 AM on EL Camino and westborough, where is the open space being created going back fifteen years to today, CEQA environmental protection is a joke they rubber stamp every development with no concern for the animals that live in SSF , the only thing that can stop this city is a massive law suit
20 Rozzi, Tony
From: marina rios-gomez <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:13 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE:  This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hello
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing. Contrary to what we were led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Marina Gómez 207 Camaritas Ave, SSF CA 94080 [email protected] Thank you Sent from my iPhone
21 Rozzi, Tony
From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 7:33 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fwd: Municipal Services Building
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Begin forwarded message:

From: Renee Aubuchon <[email protected]>
Date: January 18, 2023 at 11:58:45 PM PST
To: "Selander, Nell" <[email protected]>
Subject: Municipal Services Building

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Dear Ms. Selander,
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San FranciscoThe Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning
Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the
infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we
demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the
South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, 22 and for the
enjoyment of the public of all ages.

For those of us who have been here for decades now and
are seniors, it is difficult to see so much of South San Francisco transformed into high density housing. I
understand the arguments for high density housing, and I also know the feeling that South San Francisco is losing tis soul. The old library on West Orange will soon be
gone, replaced by a spiritless building that looks like a package of wound spaghetti noodles. Are you going to
destroy the Municipal Service Building too? Please
preserve it and let it continue to serve teh community.

Thank you
Renee Aubuchon
(Living in the house my parents bought here in the early 1960's with my 96 year old mother)
141 Alta Mesa Drive
South San Francisco
415 535 7777
[email protected]
23 Rozzi, Tony
From: Caroline Dunn <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 7:16 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: 33 Arroyo Bldg.--future of....
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Please consider revising plans for this structure to be used by us (voting citizens and residents of South San Francisco) for the benefit of the public in the city.

It would appear that the needs of citizenry have not been considered in making plans for the building’s future….

Caroline Dunn
(Senior) citizen and voter
24 Rozzi, Tony
From: Renee Aubuchon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:59 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal services Building
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Dear Mr. Rozzi,
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San FranciscoThe Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we
demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

For those of us who have been here for decades now and are seniors, it is difficult to see so much of South San Francisco transformed into high density housing. I understand the arguments for high density housing, and I also know the feeling that South San Francisco is losing tis soul. The old library on West Orange will soon be gone, replaced by a spiritless building that looks like a package of wound spaghetti noodles. Are you going to destroy the Municipal Service Building too? Please preserve it and let it continue to serve teh community.

Thank you
25 Renee Aubuchon
(Living in the house my parents bought here in the early 1960's with my 96 year old mother)
141 Alta Mesa Drive
South San Francisco
415 535 7777
[email protected]
26 Rozzi, Tony
From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 9:54 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fw: Municipal Building 33 Arroyo Dr. South San Francisco ---
Nell Selander
Director
Economic & Community Development Department
City of South San Francisco
Main (650) 829-6620
Direct (650) 829-6613
[email protected]
www.ssf.net
From: LUCY HODGES <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:23 PM
To: Selander, Nell <[email protected]>
Subject: Municipal Building 33 Arroyo Dr. South San Francisco

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Economic and Community Development Director Nell Selander; The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low‐income housing.

Frank & Lucy Hodges
650 922‐3576
114 Sutton Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080
[email protected]

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From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:59 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fwd: Municipal Building at 33 Arroyo Drive
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From: Tiffani Chiu <[email protected]>
Date: January 18, 2023 at 7:03:43 PM PST
To: "Selander, Nell" <[email protected]>
Subject: Municipal Building at 33 Arroyo Drive

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Mr. Selander,
Since my parents are moving in with me, and my subscription to AARP has been renewed, I find myself wondering where I can take my parents while doing something for myself. I realize how important it is to have a senior facility within walking distance from my house. I do not enjoy driving nor crossing any major streets like El Camino Real.

The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission for demolition and replaced with high density low‐income housing. Contrary to what we were led to believe, the Municipal Service Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. It houses the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes are held there. My children attended many classes and I've had on many occasions attended meetings there.

We have one senior center serving one part of the city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population in South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society's museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public for all ages.

There are so many empty lots where the high density low‐income housing can be placed. The traffic on Westborough is already bad and dangerous, and additional housing in this area will make it worse. Please consider the residents and the aging population before demolishing the Municipal Services Building.

Thank you for your time,
28 Tiffani Chiu
227 Bonita Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
29 Rozzi, Tony
From: Nannette Cole <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:35 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fwd: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
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From: Nannette Cole <[email protected]>
Date: January 18, 2023 at 4:18:26 PM PST
To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco Tony Roxie, Chief Planner
SSF Planning Commission:

This message is in regards to our city’s Municipal Building. It’s been brought to my attention that this Thursday evening the MSB is on the agenda to vote for the demolition of this important building. I ask you..please don’t let this happen.

I support the growth of people living in our city, however it’s extremely important that we also provide a healthy living environment. The need for a Senior Center is extremely important. The current MSB location is perfectly situated and totally functional in how it’s built for seniors and all groups.

Has anyone thought of the importance of a need for a building in case of an emergency? The MSB would be perfect on this side of SSF.

Why do we want to spend more money when we already have such a great building of value? Do we really want to build more apartment high rises in this area?? The area is already extremely congested with traffic and large buildings.

As suggested at other meetings these large apartments should be built on the outline of the city, so as not to congest or overburden already overbuilt areas.

How about Oysters Point?
I appreciate your support and remembering; your senior days are coming too.  What will you do in your  “Golden Years”?
Sincerely,
Nannette Cole
208 El Campo Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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From: Dolores Piper <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:34 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Cc: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell Subject: Municipal Services Bldg
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Mr. Rozzi and City Council Members,
Over a year ago, I wrote to the Council and indicated that it would be a tragedy to demolish the Municipal Services Bldg.  I never received an answer to that email. There are so many uses for this building – not to mention that so many of us have been attending classes there and other events for years.  The ballroom, the arched windows – these should be preserved – not demolished – the foyer area where people sit and read and youngsters do homework, etc.  The new building is not going to be able to serve all the community the way this MSB has done – there’s so much traffic already going into the new police station and hardly any street parking.

There should be community input about this decision – a town hall meeting. This is the first I have heard about this decision being made so quickly.

The points here below made by Cindy to Everything South City are right on target.

Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we
demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the
South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for 32 the
enjoyment of the public of all ages.

I’m all for housing, but we are surrounded now by huge buildings where rent is outrageous.

Dolores Piper – resident since 1972.
33 Rozzi, Tony
From: Tiffani Chiu <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:00 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Building at 33 Arroyo Drive
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Mr. Rozzi
Since my parents are moving in with me, and my subscription to AARP has been renewed, I find myself wondering where I can take my parents while doing something for myself. I realize how important it is to have a senior facility within walking distance from my house. I do not enjoy driving nor crossing any major streets like El Camino Real.

Thank you for your time,
Tiffani Chiu
227 Bonita Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
34 Rozzi, Tony
From: Asha Goel-Grandbois <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 6:43 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Cc: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]

TO: Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner
South San Francisco Planning Commission

Dear Sir,
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low‐income housing.

Asha GoelGrandbois

3687 Cork Place
So. San Francisco CA 94080

([email protected])
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From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:19 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: FW: 33 Arroyo
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Nell Selander | Director
City of South San Francisco | Economic & Community Development Department PO Box 711 |South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711
 Main (650) 829-6620 |  Direct (650) 829-6613 |  (650) 829-6623|  [email protected] From: sandy griffin <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:00 PM
To: Selander, Nell <[email protected]>
Subject: 33 Arroyo
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Before approving the demolishment of 33 Arroyo please listen to your constituents. The senior citizens, their children, and their grandchildren are against more high density buildings and plead that this space be used as a meeting place for senior activities. The current facilities (Baden) are not adequate.

The public was led to believe that 33 Arroyo was not “built up to code”. This is false. Please do not continue to proceed by misinforming the public.

In addition it has been asked if there will be any repercussions to those who were liable by using false information to get questionable projects passed and built?
Sandra Rodricks
231 Cuesta Drive
South San Francisco
[email protected]
36 Rozzi, Tony
From: sandy griffin <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:00 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: 33 Arroyo
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Before approving the demolishment of 33 Arroyo please listen to your constituents. The senior citizens, their children, and their grandchildren are against more high density buildings and plead that this space be used as a meeting place for senior activities. The current facilities (Baden) are not adequate.

The public was led to believe that 33 Arroyo was not “built up to code”. This is false. Please do not continue to proceed by misinforming the public.

In addition it has been asked if there will be any repercussions to those who were liable by using false information to get questionable projects passed and built?
Sandra Rodricks
231 Cuesta Drive
South San Francisco
[email protected]
37 Rozzi, Tony
From: Thida Tan <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:53 AM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear South San Francisco Planning Commission:

Thank you.

Thida Tan
2548 Adams Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
38 Rozzi, Tony
From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:53 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: FW: MSB demolition
Attachments: sample letter final.docx
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Nell Selander | Director
City of South San Francisco | Economic & Community Development Department PO Box 711 |South San Francisco, CA 94083-0711
 Main (650) 829-6620 |  Direct (650) 829-6613 |  (650) 829-6623|  [email protected] From: john Tuvo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:14 PM
To: Nagales, Mark <[email protected]>; Addiego, Mark <[email protected]>; Coleman, James <[email protected]>; Flores, Eddie <[email protected]>; Selander, Nell <[email protected]> Subject: MSB demolition
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Hello All.

Please consider saving the Municipal Building, attaches is a letter I wrote.

John A. Tuvo
370 Newman Drive,
South San Francisco, California
39 Rozzi, Tony
From: Maria Tan <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:50 AM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear South San Francisco Planning Commission:

Thank you.

Maria Tan 420 Serra Drive,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
40 Rozzi, Tony
From: Beth Dyer <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 8:11 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Service Building
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Chief SSF Chief Planner Rozzi,
As you do your job of planning for the citizens of SSF, please make sure planning includes the preservation of the Municipal Service Building! This building is a very important structure which will continue providing access to our citizens of all ages.... especially senior citizens! This building is needed ‐ investment in the future!
With proper planning and leadership, the use of this building can provide additional activities and events which will enrich the lives of citizens. Citizens rely on your thoughtful decisions affecting them! Thank you for your serious consideration.

Beth Dyer
South City Station Apartments 10‐year resident
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From: LUCY HODGES <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:26 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Building 33 Arroyo Dr. South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Chief Planner, Planning Commision, Tony Rozzi
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low‐income housing.

Frank & Lucy Hodges
650 922‐3576
114 Sutton Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080
[email protected]
42 Rozzi, Tony
From: john Tuvo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:58 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: MSB demolition
Attachments: sample letter final to Rozzi.docx
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Dear Mr. Rozzi:
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From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:44 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fw: Future of Municipal Building
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Nell Selander
Director
Economic & Community Development Department
City of South San Francisco
Main (650) 829-6620
Direct (650) 829-6613
[email protected]
www.ssf.net
From: Mareth Vedder <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 2:54 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor <[email protected]>
Cc: Nagales, Mark <[email protected]>; Coleman, James <[email protected]>; Selander, Nell <[email protected]>; Addiego, Mark <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Future of Municipal Building

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Mayor Flor Nicolas
Vice Mayor Mark Nagales
Councilman Mark Addiego
Councilman James Coleman
Councilman Eddie Flores
ECD Director Nell Selander
44 The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low‐income housing.

Since my retirement 10 years ago, I have participated in Senior Yoga at Magnolia, recently renamed Roberta Teglia Center. The only senior center serving one part of our city. Yoga has been the most popular class offered and met Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, due to the limited room size and inadequate parking, class size was restricted to 35 people. Long standing, as well as newer participants were turned away if maximum was met. Folks were arriving an hour before class just to secure a spot. I live on the opposite side of our City. it was very disappointing to drive there, try to find any place to park in surrounding neighborhood as lot was filled, especially during street cleaning on Tuesday, to be told class was full.

After much frustration by many, it became necessary to restrict class size and participants can only attend one class per week.

Over the years, many activities once offered at this center have disappeared. The main focus seems to be to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population, which is definitely needed. However, the aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and as a taxpayer and homeowner, I strongly feel we deserve to have both an adequate facility and additional activities to enjoy in our senior years. It has been documented that keeping active benefits older adults.

Many our of seniors have now taken advantage of the many activities offered by the city of San Bruno, though a greater number cannot do so due to restrictions such as driving etc This is a sad fact that South San Francisco public servants seem to ignore, while declaring to be such a forward thinking city.

The preservation of the Municipal Services Building to a senior center will assure the needs of a larger number of our residents. The location is served by both public transportation and the City's free shuttle for those unable to drive. The existing facility can also house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum and the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Please do what is right for your senior residents who want to enjoy activities and thrive. Preserve the building. Thank you.

Mareth C Vedder
203 Mansfield Drive
South San Francisco
[email protected]
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From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:43 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fw: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco ---
Nell Selander
Director
Economic & Community Development Department
City of South San Francisco
Main (650) 829-6620
Direct (650) 829-6613
[email protected]
www.ssf.net
From: Darlene Marsh <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 4:05 PM
To: Selander, Nell <[email protected]>
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco

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Dear Ms. Selander,
I understand that the Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low‐income housing. Contrary to what I wasled to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildingsin the city over the past years. South San Francisco has one senior centerserving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it catersto the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and I think it isimportant to preserve the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages. As a resident of South San Francisco west of El Camino Real for 65 years, a senior center in the Municipal Services building would be a wonderful addition to a life well lived here. Please do not demolish this building; repurpose it instead.

Thank you for your consideration. Darlene Marsh 300 Newman Drive South San Francisco, CA 94080
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From: Selander, Nell
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:16 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fw: 33 Arroyo Drive
Attachments: 33 Arroyo Drive.pdf
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Nell Selander
Director
Economic & Community Development Department
City of South San Francisco
Main (650) 829-6620
Direct (650) 829-6613
[email protected]
www.ssf.net
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:14 PM
To: Nicolas, Flor <[email protected]>; Nagales, Mark <[email protected]>; Addiego, Mark <[email protected]>; Coleman, James <[email protected]>; Flores, Eddie <[email protected]>; Selander, Nell <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: 33 Arroyo Drive

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From: M. Richardson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:50 PM
To: Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony; Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie
Subject: SAVE the Municipal Svce Bldg (MSB)
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Dear Honorable Councilmembers, Planning Commission,
Nell Selander, Tony Rozzi :

I rise to speak in favor of keeping the Municipal Service Bldg. (MSB) what it is today, a shelter, a meeting place, a respite under the light of the moon or the sun. Save the atrium!
There is plenty of history at the MSB; at least 50 years worth. The bio-tech industry Giant Genetech first pitched the idea back in the day(circa1976). Our own first female on the City Council, Roberta Teglia, served and spoke with reservation of the transition from the Industrial City to Bio-Tech to replace the steel industries (will there be monkeys with 2 heads?), slaughterhouses and coffee mills. The first Latino councilmember, Pedro Gonzales served his term there and Councilman Mark Addiego was the first 20 something year old on the council! A manhunt captured the criminal, Leonard Lake and was apprehended at the So.City Lumber Yard. He took his own life by cyanide poison when taken into custody at the police station located at the MSB. Some on the present council have no clue of the significance of this building because you weren't born or moved here yet to be witness. As a young mother I followed my husband from the Big City, San Francisco, with 3 little ones in tow. It was a time worth remembering and it is now time to spare its legacy for the future as a bridge to the recent past. City Hall and the Grand Ave. Library, 48 Palmyre Schwartz are other buildings that have been preserved to hang on to 100 years of history, let the MSB be next. I appeal to the South City natives to save the Municipal Service Bldg from the wrecking ball for the value this building has in our hearts and history due in part for mourning the loss of its quality of living we enjoyed due to the runaway building; allow us to preserve a bit of the history.

The community voted a .5ct sales tax for senior programs, and the disabled in 2015. To date I know of no program expansion for such programs and request we use funding to lease the MSB to the community for $1. Let's give history more room. Lest we forget. 49 Rozzi, Tony
From: Tom Carney <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:01 PM
To: [email protected]; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony; Flores, Eddie
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear Mr.Rozzi,
It has been brought to my attention that the Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high‐density low‐income housing.

Contrary to what the residents were led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA‐compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years.

South San Francisco residents have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population in South San Francisco is growing, and we demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Many South San Francisco seniors currently have to travel outside of South City to Millbrae and San Bruno to utilize its senior recreational services. It is a sad state when our seniors cannot enjoy healthy interactions and joyful experiences in their own city!
I urge the city to preserve the Municpal Services Building and cater to the underserved senior population. Our residents must have input on the future of the MSB.

Sincerely,
Tom Carney
[email protected]
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From: b morgan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 4:59 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony; Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell
Subject: Planning Commission Mtg 1/19/23 - Agenda Item re MSB Building [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
TO: Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner South San Francisco Planning Commission cc: SSF City Council Members
Subject: Preserve Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, On the agenda for your Planning Commission meeting Thursday, January 19, is the approval to demolish the Municipal Services Building (MSB) located at 33 Arroyo Drive and replace it with high-density, low-income housing. Don't Approve!
Contrary to what South San Francisco residents were led to believe, the MSB is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. We have ONE senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the informed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing; you've seen the numbers that others have provided. We demand the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society's museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, a safe and congenial gathering spot for seniors, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages. (Even IF, even IF -- the big IF -- it requires retrofitting, we need such a location, with good parking and amenities just like the MSB provides, and it is worthy of investment.) Why tear down something that works?
I have attended functions at the San Bruno Senior Center; their Monday-Wednesday-Friday morning hikes/walks with coffee afterwards. They sell pastries at a reduced price. A zumba class is sometimes held as we gathered for coffee. There is a table to leave used magazines or paperbacks and I have seen that very well used. It is embarrassing that I have to go to another city to have a well-utilized, functioning, happy, wellorganized gathering place for seniors to learn and to congregate. They also provide subsidized lunches (I think by the county). Their programming has contained grief classes, tech classes, mahjong, chess, etc. Of course, non-San Bruno residents have to pay an additional fee.

Please, South City, let's get with it! This is such a major deficit in our community to not provide more offerings and to have neighboring cities outshine us to this degree. The best use of the MSB is for this purpose, not for yet more additional high density housing considering the multitude of developments already happening in our neighborhoods. You already know what a traffic and community nightmare that will be. As a lifelong resident, I truly can't believe this is even under consideration. (And Mark, c'mon, we graduated together; don't do this to the community!)
51 Thank you for your consideration. Thank you for doing the right thing by not approving the demolition and development of housing at the site. South City has a big heart. We've proven that over generations. Let's make sure it's in the right place in caring for the senior population at the MSB location. We could do so much there...

Bonita (Bonnie) Morgan
211 Longford Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080
[email protected]
52 Rozzi, Tony
From: Cindy Alger <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:37 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony; Addiego, Mark; [email protected]; Nicolas, Flor; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell
Subject: Municipal Service Building
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Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner
South San Francisco Planning Commission
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

The City is taking public land that belongs to the citizens of SSF. The land, therefore, should be used for the benefit of everyone in SSF, not just the few at the expense of everyone else.

We have one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and we request the preservation of the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

On Behalf of the Winston Manor Community Association Board of Directors Cindy Alger
President
Winston Manor Community Association
650-619-0995
53 Rozzi, Tony
From: Frank Scafani <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:22 AM
To: Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Cc: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie Subject: Planning Commission Meeting, the Municipal Services Building [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
The Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing.

The Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. For the past seven years, it has served as the Police Command Center, housed the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, rented for social events, and a gathering place for the public to enjoy.

Magnolia Center mainly serves the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. We have had “aging forums” to “improve our quality of life”, but as our aging population continues to grow, and more and more healthy seniors join these residents, we need to preserve the Municipal Services Building as a senior center and a multifunctional building that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages.

Frank Scafani
106 Sutton Avenue
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If voting changed anything, it would be illegal.
54 Rozzi, Tony
From: C Marcopulos <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:13 AM
To: Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Cc: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie Subject: The Municipal Service Building -- Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, January 19, 2023 [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear Planning Commission Members:

I urge you to postpone the decision concerning the Municipal Services Building and ask that it be removed from the housing packet you are considering at the Planning Commission meeting this Thursday, January 19th.

As our aging population (55 years and older) is growing, one senior center located in one part of the City, which caters to, with few exceptions, the infirm, and functions as an Adult Daycare facility is inadequate and does not meet the needs of the South San Francisco senior residents.

We need a dedicated senior center for our aging and active seniors. In the 2021 census, the population of South San Francisco was 66,331 with 24 percent aged 60 and older. The Municipal Services Building can be combined with the South San Francisco Historical Society, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission, and other activities for our seniors and our youth that is a place to enjoy for everyone.

Most of our city is built out with development on top of development. We have two libraries, Grand Avenue and the new Campus, (Orange is slated for childcare), and we have one senior center on Magnolia. We need another senior center in this part of the city for our aging community.

I requested under the Public Records Act on 12/8/22 every and all records pertaining to the Municipal Services Building. To date, I have received a few, and the clerk has given herself two extensions so far.

The danger with you approving the Municipal Services Building as part of this housing element is, as had happened with Mike Futrell, who had no roots in our community, when I asked him in 2019 why all the developments we had seen thus far, he said, “They’ve been approved, and I’m going to implement them.” So, if the new City Manager has no roots in our community like Mike Futrell, and is making a name for himself, yet leaves, we may again be dealing with a person who cares more about his climb to political aspirations than the community he is supposed to serve.

Others have said why the Municipal Services Building should be preserved as a senior/multi-functional building – it is ADA compliant and up to code; it has ample parking; it has been used for the past seven years without incident as the Police Command Center, the Fire Department, Park and Recreation classes and offices, and social events; it is close to transit; and it has historical value and significance for our residents.

Please preserve the Municipal Services Building.

Thank you,
Cynthia Marcopulos
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56 Rozzi, Tony
From: Darlene Marsh <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 4:14 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Dear Mr, Rozzi,
I understand that the Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive is on the agenda for approval by the Planning Commission to demolish it and replace it with high density low-income housing. Contrary to what I was led to believe, the Municipal Services Building is an ADA compliant building and is operating in accordance with the building codes. If it were not a safe building, the Command Operations of the South San Francisco Police Department, the South San Francisco Fire Department, the Park and Recreation Offices and classes, and the public who visit this building would have been relocated to other buildings in the city over the past years. South San Francisco has one senior center serving one part of our city and, with few exceptions, it caters to the infirmed and Adult Daycare population. Our aging population of South San Francisco is growing, and I think it is important to preserve the Municipal Services Building to be a senior center that can house the South San Francisco Historical Society’s museum, the South San Francisco Cultural Arts, and for the enjoyment of the public of all ages. As a resident of South San Francisco west of El Camino Real for 65 years, a senior center in the Municipal Services building would be a wonderful addition to a life well lived here. Please do not demolish this building; repurpose it instead.

Thank you for your consideration. Darlene Marsh 300 Newman Drive South San Francisco, CA 94080
57 Rozzi, Tony
From: Arlene Cain <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 11:55 AM
To: Nicolas, Flor; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Rozzi, Tony; Selander, Nell
Subject: Preserve the Municipal Services Building!
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Thursday, January 19th, the future of the Municipal Services Building is being combined with a decision for housing
developments.

I am an 84-year young Senior citizen, having lived in South San Francisco since 1962, in my original home. Since services and activities are barely available for an active senior, I frequent the San Bruno Senior Center that provides me with socialization and activities.

I am asking that the Municipal Services Building be preserved for a senior center that can be used by other groups as well.

Thank you,
Arlene Cain
107 Sutton Avenue
58 Rozzi, Tony
From: CLAUDIA MELTEFF <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 11:46 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Fwd: Planning Commission Meeting 1/19/23
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Sorry for misspelling below.

Claudia
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From: CLAUDIA MELTEFF <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Date: 01/16/2023 10:00 AM
Subject: Planning Commission Meeting 1/19/23
Hello,
I want to provide support for retaining the Municipal Service Bldg. as a senior center or multi-use facility. I am a homeowner in Buri Buri, have lived here for 34 years and am now in my 80s. When I retired in 2000 from my job in San Francisco I had opportunities to use more of the services and businesses available in SSF. My dentist was here, my hair salon, gas station, grocery store. Doctors were outside of SSF. I always went to shopping malls further down the Peninsula and except for occasional fast food never visited any restaurants in SSF. Parking and access were generally the obstacles to going to a downtown restaurant. I liked the convenience of the MSB because there was good parking and I felt safe. It was a place to drop off expired medications in the lobby. I took some classes, attended some City Council meetings, and participated in a Citizens' Police Academy at that location. I especially appreciated the underbuilding parking because I became mobility impaired and knew the police and other help were close by.

I have never been to the downtown City Hall or library because they appear to present difficulty for me. I attended a Mature Driving Class presented by the CHP at the downtown senior center. I had difficulty parking and found moving around in that facility was difficult with a walker. I would probably never return to any event there. Given the significant population of seniors in SSF I believe having the MSB available for seniors would be helpful. At this point it is unknown how the new Civic Center will work for seniors and persons with disabilities. Retaining the downtown senior center seems practical too since I understand it to be an adult day care, Meals on Wheels lunches and bingo.

I have found the new Police Station to be difficult. I made 5 attempts to drop off an unused cell phone for their Domestic Violence Program, and there was never a parking place. The construction workers were using all the spaces on both sides of Antoinette Lane. I called someone in a City office to request that designated parking with time limits be provided at the Police Station, similar to what was at the MSB when the Police Station was there.
59 The pandemic years have demonstrated to many seniors how really isolated we are when there is no safe place to go. I hope MSB will remain available for seniors and that additional classes and activities designed for seniors will be added to this location.

Thanks for reading.

Claudia Melteff
214 Alta Mesa Drive
So San Francisco, CA 94080
60 Rozzi, Tony
From: Cory David <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 10:39 AM
To: Rozzi, Tony; Selander, Nell; Nicolas, Flor; Addiego, Mark; Flores, Eddie; Coleman, James; Nagales, Mark
Subject: LUCKY YOU!
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It seems the city government of South San Francisco finds itself in a rare, enviable position. Many of the senior citizens that make up a large percentage of this city's residents, myself included, are clamoring for an additional senior/cultural arts center on the west side of town, as the existing senior center is inconvenient and inadequate. The city already has a suitable facility available in city inventory, the soon to be former MSB at 33 Arroyo. Contrary to what certain city officials would have us believe, this building is safe otherwise the city's continued use of it would be considered reckless and invite exposure to liability suits from individuals should they be injured on the premises. We're using it now so we know it's safe, don't we? It is large, can accommodate a number of community uses and I would imagine it's paid for. It also houses a fire station that will no longer have to be relocated at extreme additional expense. Unlike so many other properties that have been sold from city inventory, I'm guessing at the behest of industry and developers, the parcel purchased across the street (Camaritas) for a new fire station can remain in city inventory. Just think of the cost savings. I'd like to address Mr. Addiego with a reminder of days gone by when the city historically would grant long term leases but never sell the property because...wait for it...you can only sell the properties once. It's never fiscally responsible to purge the bank account. My my how times have changed.

Now, while I know the plan to retain the MSB building for community benefit conflicts with the plans to build the first 150 unit phase of SSF's version of Daly City's Geneva Towers and potentially a future 1000 unit project in a cooperative with Pacific Market, I'm guessing that it was spearheaded by our departed city manager who, curiously, only mentioned it once publicly at a CC meeting. I wonder why? That being the case, even though a massive low income housing project would be a feather in our Mr. Coleman's ambitious cap, it may not be the residents' "cup of tea." In the end, after creating what many residents feel are many messes in our city, with the CM's departure we can address the will of the residents, not just the will of a handful of city officials. After leaving us for the promise of Riverside, CA. after his nine year reign, the messes left behind are kinda' like when I walk my dog, the only difference being, I clean up after my dog.

So in closing, count me as another long term city resident who advocates the re-purposing of the old MSB for a senior/cultural arts center. Call me selfish but my advocacy is based on my investment in the soul and history of the city I call home. That's me, what are your motives? Cory A. David 61 Rozzi, Tony
From: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2023 11:17 PM
To: [email protected]; Nagales, Mark; Addiego, Mark; Coleman, James; Flores, Eddie; Selander, Nell; Rozzi, Tony
Subject: Re: vote on MSB on January 19, 2023
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Please read our attached document regarding the VOTE ON MSB for January 19th meeting. Thank you.

Barbara and Paul Erhard, 422 Fairway Drive, South San Francisco ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Forwarded message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
From: Barbara Erhard <[email protected]>
Date: Jan 15, 2023 11:09 PM
Subject: MSB
To: Barbara Erhard <[email protected]>
Cc:
62 Rozzi, Tony
From: Cory David <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2023 5:16 PM
To: Rozzi, Tony; Selander, Nell; Nicolas, Flor; Addiego, Mark; Flores, Eddie; Coleman, James; Nagales, Mark
Subject: Fw: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Dr. [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of South San Francisco ‐‐ DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Lyn Fox <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 05:04:00 PM PST
Subject: Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo Dr.

I’m 76 and have lived in SSF all my life, except for 10 months while my husband was in the Army. My husband was born here, on Grand Avenue.

We have been aware of the request for demolition of the MSB building, to build city owned, low cost housing.

We have been told for years that this building is not up to code and unsafe, but it does meet ADA codes and has continued for many years to serve as a meeting place, police and fire department, recreational, voting center, a place for senior functions , and a rental for parties. We want to keep this space for Seniors and our citizens to use. No one has cared about liability for years and years, until our council has decided to build on every square inch of this city, including that eyesore on Chestnut and El Camino. It still is not affordable for most and “low cost housing” is really not low cost.

We remember all the promises we’ve been given all these years and know a lot of these so called benefits are not always paid for. We request the planning commission vote down the demolition and allow us to keep this building that provides benefits to “our citizens”.

Thank You
Lynette Fox
3 Hermosa Lane
[email protected]

South San Francisco City CouncilJanuary 25, 2023

South San Francisco City Council
January 25, 2023