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
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
BROADCAST LIVE VIA
CITY WEBSITE:
www.redwoodcity.org
LOCAL CHANNEL 26
COMCAST CHANNEL 27
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 7, 2022
6:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS: COUNCIL MEMBERS AGUIRRE, ESPINOZA-GARNICA, GEE, HOWARD AND SMITH, VICE MAYOR REDDY AND MAYOR HALE. DUE TO THE CONTINUING COVID-19 EMERGENCY, MEETINGS WILL BE HELD BY TELECONFERENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 TO PROVIDE THE
SAFEST ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC, CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF WHILE ALLOWING FOR CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, ALL VOTES SHALL BE BY ROLL CALL PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The meeting will be broadcast live to Redwood City residents on Astound Broadband cable Channel 26 and Comcast cable Channel 27, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and streamed live via the City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org PUBLIC COMMENT:
To maximize time for live public comment, we encourage members of the public to provide comments by joining the City Council meeting via Zoom: For web, visit redwoodcity.zoom.us, select “Join” and enter Meeting ID 994 8182 5639. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak. You may rename your profile if you wish to remain anonymous. For dial-in comments, call *67 (669) 900-6833 (your phone number will appear on the live broadcast if *67 is not dialed prior to the phone number), enter Meeting ID 994 8182 5639 and press *9 to request to speak. All public comments are subject to a 2-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Mayor.
If multiple speakers will be joining from the same line, please contact the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting.
If you wish to submit written public comment, please send an email to the City Council at [email protected]. Please indicate the corresponding agenda item # in the subject line of your email.
Any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the publication of the agenda through the meeting date will be made part of the meeting record, but will not be read during the Council meeting.
AGENDA MATERIALS:
City Council agenda materials that are released less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available to the public via the City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
The City Council will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to Pamela Aguilar, City Clerk, at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 or e-mail address [email protected] including your name, address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 24 hours before the meeting.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL CONCLUDE BY 11:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY COUNCIL VOTE
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Aguirre
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Welcoming Star Award - Upward Scholars
4.B. Proclamation recognizing frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
4.C. Proclamation recognizing Women's History Month
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 5
6.A. Investment Report for period ended December 31, 2021 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the City’s Investment Report for the period ended December 31, 2021.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Resolution in support of collective bargaining and worker wellness as recommended by the City Council Sub-Committee on Equity and Social Justice Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution in support of collective bargaining and worker wellness as recommended by the City Council Sub-Committee on Equity and Social Justice.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Resolution finding that the property identified as APN 053-187-010 (a road median commonly referred to as Shasta Triangle) is exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution finding that the property identified as APN 053-187-010 (a road median commonly referred to as Shasta Triangle) is exempt surplus land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Accept a report by the City's demographer detailing the metes and bounds descriptions of each City Council election district following the adoption of new City Council election district map C3
Recommendation:
By motion, accept a report by the City's demographer to provide the metes and bounds descriptions of each City Council election district following the adoption of new City Council election district map C3.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. 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
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.F. Updated City Council Policy on Legislative Advocacy as recommended by the City Council Governance Sub-Committee
Recommendation:
By motion, the City Council Governance Sub-Committee recommends adoption of the Amended City Legislative Advocacy Policy.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Approve Minutes of February 28, 2022 City Council meeting
6.H. Approve claims and checks from March 7, 2022 - March 21, 2022 and the usual and necessary payments through March 21, 2022
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 113
7.A. Study Session on amendments to the Redwood City Code Chapter 30, Article XII, Parks Dedication (Redwood City Quimby Act Implementation Ordinance) and Redwood City Code Chapter 18, Article XVI, Parks Impact Fee (Parks Impact Fee Ordinance) to update current fees and implement new non- residential impact fees
Recommendation:
1. Hold a public hearing to receive information on developing amendments to the Redwood City Quimby Act Implementation Ordinance and Parks Impact Fee Ordinance to update existing fees and implement new non-residential fees; and
2. Provide individual Council Member input on developing amendments to the Redwood City Quimby Act Implementation Ordinance and Parks Impact Fee Ordinance. This is a Study Session and no formal action will occur at this meeting.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Adopt 2022 solid waste rates for regular and unscheduled services provided by Recology San Mateo County
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution establishing 2022 solid waste collection rates.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8. STAFF REPORTS - None
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
9.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
9.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Transportation / Mobility Sub-Committee
9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
10. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2022