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
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
Monday, March 7, 2022
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Hale called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – Council Members Aguirre, Espinoza-Garnica, Gee, Howard, Vice Mayor Reddy and Mayor Hale were present. Council Member Smith was absent.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Pamela Aguilar.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Aguirre led the pledge of allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Welcoming Star Award - Upward Scholars
Dr. Linda Prieto from Upward Scholars accepted the award.
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
The following members of the public spoke:
Kimberly Koch
Edward Stancil
Jed Humphries
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Reddy pulled item 6D for further discussion.
Motion and second, Aguirre and Espinoza-Garnica, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar except 6D, passes 6-0-1 by roll call vote, with Council Member Smith absent.
Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Gee, to approve item 6D, passes 4-2-1 by roll call vote, with Council Member Howard and Vice Mayor Reddy dissenting, and Council Member Smith absent.
6.A. Investment Report for period ended December 31, 2021 (501) MO 22-039
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 (301) Reso 16030 (0082)
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) (205) Reso 16031 (0011)
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 (307) MO 22-043
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 (301) Reso 16032 (0016)
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 (205) MO 22-040
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 (301) MO 22-041
6.H. Approve claims and checks from March 7, 2022 - March 21, 2022 and the usual and necessary payments through March 21, 2022 (303) MO 22-042
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Chris Beth gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke:
Rona Gundrum
Matthew Greenberg
Claire Felong
Chris Robell
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)
A Study Session was held. No formal Council action was taken.
7.B. Adopt 2022 solid waste rates for regular and unscheduled services provided by Recology San Mateo County (803) Reso 16033 (0010)
Public Works Superintendent Adrian Lee gave a presentation.
Mayor Hale opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke:
Paul Michel
Claire Felong
Chris Robell
Mayor Hale closed the public hearing.
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)
Motion and second, Howard and Aguirre, to adopt a resolution establishing 2022 solid waste collection rates, passes 6-0-1 by roll call vote, with Council Member Smith absent.
8. STAFF REPORTS - None
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
9.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended – Mayor Hale reported on the San Mateo County Mayor’s Mental Health Initiative and the proposal submitted to the County for mental health first aid program, which will be implemented in May.
9.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Transportation / Mobility Sub-Committee – Council Member Gee gave an update.
9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz reported on the Boards, Commissions and Committees recruitment, the Racial Equity Mural application period, and the transition to in-person City Council meetings beginning April 11.
10. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Hale adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Pamela Aguilar, CMC
City Clerk
Approved at the March 21, 2022 meeting