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Resolution approving a Reimbursement Agreement with In-N-Out Burger Restaurant for a new signalized intersection at El Camino Real and Southwood Drive/1st Street in connection with the new restaurant project at 932 and 972 El Camino Real.
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WHEREAS, on July 17, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco adopted Resolution Nos. 12-2025 and 13-2025 approving a new In-N-Out Burger Restaurant on El Camino Real; and
WHEREAS, the approved Project is for the construction of a new 3,887 square foot In-N-Out Burger Restaurant with a drive-through; and
WHEREAS, following In-N-Out Burger’s application for the new restaurant on El Camino Real, City staff identified the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of El Camino Real (SR-82) at Southwood Drive/1st Street primarily to achieve operational and safety improvements, responding to existing deficiencies and anticipating the traffic associated with the proposed restaurant; and
WHEREAS, this location already requires attention as the unsignalized intersection operates below acceptable standards with analysis showing that based on existing traffic volumes alone, the intersection already satisfies the peak hour traffic control signal warrant outlined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and
WHEREAS, through negotiations between In-N-Out representatives and City staff, mutual agreement has been reached on a Reimbursement Agreement that will provide for a new traffic signal at El Camino Real and Southwood Drive/1st Street; and
WHEREAS, In-N-Out will design, permit, and construct the new signalized intersection estimated to cost $1,200,000; and
WHEREAS, In-N-Out shall cover the full upfront cost of the signal installation, including payment of prevailing wages; and
WHEREAS, the City shall reimburse In-N-Out up to $600,000 from the City’s Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) fund; and
WHEREAS, In-N-Out shall be responsible for any cost overruns above the estimated construction costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with In-N-Out Burger in substantially the form of Exhibit A, attached herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to make minor changes to the form of the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations of the City, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
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