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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in South San Francisco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Handicraft/custom manufacturing use at 180 S Spruce Avenue, Suite C
A small-scale craft or custom manufacturing business wants to operate in Suite C of a building in the Lindenville neighborhood. The Zoning Administrator will decide whether that use fits the T4 Lindenville zoning rules through a Minor Use Permit.
County-to-city land conveyance near Westborough and Camaritas
San Mateo County is transferring a small parcel near Westborough Boulevard and Camaritas Avenue to the city. The Commission found it consistent with the General Plan, a step toward the city taking ownership.
Genentech campus activity and community benefits
Genentech's 2025 report showed flat campus square footage, strong transit alternatives (about a third of trips), 80,000 scooter-share rides, and $3.5 million in housing and transportation fee payments, plus an expanded $250,000 community fund.
1229 Crestwood Drive property negotiations
The council met in closed session to negotiate the price and terms for selling vacant city property at 356 Grand Avenue to the Ben Tre Group.
Residential Entitlement Extensions Extended to Four Years
Housing projects approved by the city currently have three years to get building permits before starting over. With high interest rates and construction costs, every large residential project since 2020 has needed an extension. The change gives housing — including about 200 affordable units — one more year to secure financing.
Future of the Municipal Service Building
Resident Corey David sharply criticized the city's handling of the closed MSB, demanding answers about a $2.25 million FEMA grant and alleged neglect. Vice Mayor Nagales clarified he'd committed to revisiting the issue when he becomes mayor, per a prior council decision to wait two years.
Southline Development Wind Concerns
A resident reported dangerous wind tunnels near the six-story Southline development on Tanforan Avenue, including an elderly resident who fell, and asked the city to order an independent wind study and work on mitigation.
Metropolitan Hotel affordable housing preservation
The city is lending up to $3.1 million from its Commercial Linkage Fee Fund to help Synergy CDC buy the Metropolitan Hotel at 220 Linden Avenue, preserving affordable housing.