Giselle Hale, Mayor
Diana Reddy, Vice Mayor
Alicia C. Aguirre, Council Member
Lissette Espinoza-Garnica,
Council Member
Jeff Gee, Council Member
Diane Howard, Council Member
Michael A. Smith, Council Member
MINUTES
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
BROADCAST LIVE VIA
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 14, 2022
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Hale called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – All Council Members were present.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Pamela Aguilar.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Award Redwood City recipient Xitlali Curincita led the pledge of allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, ON MATTERS OF COUNCIL
INTEREST AND ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke:
Mike Dunham
Dan Slanker
Chris Robell
Johanna Rasmussen
Chris Sturken
Nathan Chan
Alison Madden
Pat WH3
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Members Espinoza-Garnica and Aguirre, and Vice Mayor Reddy requested to pull item 6E.
Motion and second, Aguirre and Espinoza-Garnica, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except for 6E, passes unanimously by roll call vote.
6.A. Agreement with MuniServices, LLC for Utility Users’ Tax (UUT) revenue enhancement and audit services (304) MO 22-016
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with MuniServices, LLC for Utility Users’ Tax Revenue Enhancement and Audit Services in an amount not to exceed $325,000, including City Manager authority to extend the agreement for one additional two-year term, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $537,500.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Award Redwood City Veteran's Memorial Exhibit Design Project (304) MO 22-017
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract and approve Change Order No. 1 for the Redwood City Veteran’s Memorial Exhibit Design Project to Cinnabar California, Inc. of Los Angeles for their responsive and responsible low total bid of $2,044,652; and
2. By motion, authorize the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10% of the amount awarded in an amount not to exceed $2,249,118.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Final acceptance of Redwood City Public Library Makerspace Project (304) MO 22-018
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Redwood City Public Library Makerspace Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.D. Resolution declaring the continued state of local emergency and affirming findings on the need for the City Council and other City legislative bodies subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act to continue remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 to preserve public health and safety (301) Reso 16023 (0008)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City declaring the continued state of local emergency and need for the City Council and other City legislative bodies subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act to continue to teleconference in order to ensure the health and safety of the public.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. Adoption of 2022 City of Redwood City Legislative Platform, as recommended by Governance Sub-Committee
Recommendation:
By motion, adopt the Redwood City 2022 Legislative Platform as amended, as recommended by the City Council’s Governance Sub-Committee.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Resolution approving the City's application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Bradford Street/Redwood Creek Project (505) MO 22-019 Reso 16024 (0007)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City approving the application for Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund Bradford Street/Redwood Creek Project; and
2. By motion, delegate authority to the City Manager, the Parks, Recreation or Community Services Director, or designee to sign and submit all documents.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Award Supply of General Construction Services Project to OnPoint Construction for remodeling administrative offices at Fair Oaks Community Center (304) MO 22-020
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract for the Supply of General Construction Services Project for Remodeling Administrative Offices at Fair Oaks Community Center to OnPoint Construction of Burlingame, CA for their responsive and responsible low total bid of $295,999; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10% of the amount awarded in an amount not to exceed $29,599 for a total amount of $325,598.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.H. Agreement with Bayside Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. dba CP Mechanical for HVAC systems maintenance services (304) 22-021
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Bayside Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. dba CP Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $100,000, including City Manager authority to extend the Agreement for two additional two-year terms, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.I. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the zoning of a portion 1616 Gordon Street to Multi-Family Medium Density with Office Combining District (R-4-O) (301) Ord 2504 (0001)
Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance approving a zoning amendment to Article 60 (Zoning district Boundaries- Maps) to rezone a portion of the property at 1616 Gordon Street from Residential Duplex (R-2) to Multi- Family Medium Density with Office Combining District (R-4-O).
CEQA:
Project Consistent with General Plan or Zoning (Section 15183)
6.J. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redwood City amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XI, relating to campaign contribution limits and voluntary expenditure limits with provisions to increase administrative efficiency, to increase the voluntary campaign expenditure ceiling amount to $2.36 per resident in each electoral district and
to increase the voluntary campaign expenditure ceiling amount in even- numbered years based on changes in the Consumer Price Index no later than February 1 of each even-numbered year (301) MO 22-022
Recommendation:
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redwood City amending City Code Chapter 2, Article XI, relating to campaign contribution limits and voluntary expenditure limits.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.K. Approve Minutes of January 24, 2022 and February 5, 2022 City Council meetings (301) MO 22-023
6.L. Approve claims and checks from February 14, 2022 - February 28, 2022 and the usual and necessary payments through February 28, 2022 (303) MO 22-024
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.A. Hold Public Hearing No. 5 to receive public testimony on the City Council election redistricting process, and waive first reading and introduce an ordinance to establish new City Council election district boundaries (307) MO 22-025
Assistant City Manager Alex Khojikian and City consultant Paul Mitchell from Redistricting Partners gave a presentation.
Mayor Hale opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke:
John
Kaia Eakin
Rudy Espinoza Murray
Suzanne C.
Johanna Rasmussen
Barbara Valley
Rona Gundrum
Martha Cullimore
Rachel Holt
Mayor Hale closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Hold Public Hearing No. 5 to receive public testimony on the City Council election redistricting process and draft City Council district map being considered; and
2. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.27.7 (City Council District Elections) of the Redwood City Municipal Code establishing new City Council district boundaries and identification number of each district using 2020 federal census data.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Howard and Smith, to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.27.7 (City Council District Elections) of the Redwood City Municipal Code establishing new City Council district boundaries and identification number of each district using 2020 federal census data with Map 107465, fails 3-4 by roll call vote, with Council Members Espinoza-Garnica, Gee, Aguirre and Mayor Hale dissenting.
Motion and second, Espinoza -Garnica and Aguirre , to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.27.7 (City Council District Elections) of the Redwood City Municipal Code establishing new City Council district boundaries and identification number of each district using 2020 federal census data with Map C3, passes 5-2 by roll call vote, with Council Member Howard and Vice Mayor Reddy dissenting.
7.B. Approve HOME Investment Partnerships-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan and authorize Funding Agreement with the County of San Mateo to fund a portion of the rehabilitation costs to convert the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel into permanent affordable housing for homeless residents (304) MO 22-026
Reso 16025 (0009)
Housing Leadership Alin Lancaster gave a presentation.
Mayor Hale opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Hale closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing, and:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Home Investment Partnership (HOME)- American Rescue (ARP) Allocation Plan, certifying that the City of Redwood City has followed its adopted Community Participation Plan, allocating $329,278 in
unspent home funds from prior years and $1,015,214 in HOME-ARP funds to the Comfort Inn & Suites Project and $179,155 in HOME-ARP funds for the administration of HOME-ARP grant, and authorizing the City Manager to execute and file all related documents; and
2. By motion, authorize the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the County of San Mateo for the Comfort Inn & Suites Project identified in the Plan, subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s approval of the Plan and satisfactory completion of the environmental review process.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Smith and Espinoza-Garnica, to:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Home Investment Partnership (HOME)- American Rescue (ARP) Allocation Plan, certifying that the City of Redwood City has followed its adopted Community Participation Plan, allocating $329,278 in unspent home funds from prior years and $1,015,214 in HOME- ARP funds to the Comfort Inn & Suites Project and $179,155 in HOME-ARP funds for the administration of HOME-ARP grant, and authorizing the City Manager to execute and file all related documents; and
2. By motion, authorize the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the County of San Mateo for the Comfort Inn & Suites Project identified in the Plan, subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The motion passes unanimously by roll call vote.
Item 6E was discussed and continued to a future meeting.
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.A. Accept Redwood City Ferry Project Business Plan (205) MO 22-027
Community Development and Transportation Director Mark Muenzer introduced the item, and Transportation Manger Jessica Manzi gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke:
Gail Raabe
Gita Dev
Alice Kaufman
Marty Udisches
Susan Lessin
Alex Kryska
Lorianna Kastrop
Greg Greenway
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Redwood City Ferry Project Business Plan and direct staff to collaborate with the Port as they initiate the Preliminary Design/CEQA Environmental Review/Permitting phase of the project.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
At 10:50 p.m., motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Howard to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m., passes unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Howard and Aguirre, to accept the Redwood City Ferry Project Business Plan and direct staff to collaborate with the Port as they initiate the Preliminary Design/CEQA Environmental Review/Permitting phase of the project, passes unanimously by roll call vote.
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
9.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
Mayor Hale reported that City staff, legislative staff and Caltrans will be meeting to address safety concerns related to the homeless encampments in Redwood City.
9.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Governance Sub-Committee – Council Member Aguirre gave an update.
B. Utilities Sub-Committee – Council Member Howard gave an update.
C. Harbor View Ad Hoc Committee – Mayor Hale gave an update
9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – None
10. ADJOURNMENT – Council Member Howard read the biography of Will Richardson, and Mayor Hale adjourned the meeting in his memory at 11:06 p.m.
Approved at the February 28, 2022 meeting