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
MEETING LOCATION
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1017 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
www.redwoodcity.org
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 23, 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, Smith, Vice Mayor Reddy and Mayor Hale were present.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Pamela Aguilar.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor for a Day Contest Winner Cassandra Amaya led the pledge of allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened a closed session at 6:07 p.m. regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. The closed session adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
4.A. Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
City’s Negotiators: Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager Kelly Tuffo, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Michelle Katsuyoshi, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations: Redwood City Police Officers Association
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing Foster Care Month
Kris Gonzalez from Cake4Kids and Tori Humphrey from Dreams33 accepted the proclamation.
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month Cantor Barbara Powell from the Beth Jacob Congregation accepted the proclamation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke:
• Ed Cassidy
• Ernie Schmidt
• Rich Bontempi
• Rob Sueflohn
• David Valdivias
• Kimberly Koch
• Taylor Pope
• Jeff Clements
• Jimmy Apffel
• Mark
• Rick Carbin
• Ashley
• David Shearin
• Michael Schrader
• Adrian Brandt
• Clara Jaeckel
• Brando Ha
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Aguirre stated that due to her affiliation as President of the Service League, which is being considered for funding under item 7B, she is recusing herself from voting on that item.
Motion and second, Howard and Gee, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except 7B and 7D, passes unanimously by electronic vote.
Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Howard, to approve item 7B, passes 6-0-1 be electronic vote, with Council Member Aguirre recused.
Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to approve item 7D, passes 5-2 by electronic vote, with Council Members Espinoza-Garnica and Smith opposed.
7.A. Approve Parking Sub-License Agreements with Towne Motor Company, and Carlsen Motor Cars Incorporated to park auto dealership vehicles at the San Mateo County Government Center Parking Structure 1, located at 400 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (304) MO 22-086
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Sub-License Agreement with Towne Motor Company for the use of one hundred (100) parking spaces in the San Mateo County Government Center Parking Structure 1, 400 Middlefield Road, Redwood City; and
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Sub-License Agreement with Carlsen Motor Cars Incorporated and for the use of one hundred (100) parking spaces in the San Mateo County Government Center Parking Structure 1, 400 Middlefield Road, Redwood City.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Housing and Human Concerns Committee Fiscal Year 2022-2023 funding recommendations for Redwood City Human Services Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program and funding recommendation for LifeMoves Redwood Family House (304) MO 22-087
Recommendation:
By motion, approve funding recommendations for the HSFA Program and funding recommendation for LifeMoves Redwood Family House for FY 2022- 2023 as delineated in Attachment A.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Agreement with the State of California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency for the California Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness (Cal- ICH) Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program for which the City was awarded $1,843,500 to support the City’s resolving encampments through Effective Engagement pilot program (304) MO 22-088
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Encampment Resolution Funding Program Standard Agreement between the State of California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency and the City of Redwood City accepting grant award of $1,843,500 for the California Inter-
Agency Council on Homelessness (Cal-ICH) Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance to approve and adopt a policy regarding the use of military equipment by the Redwood City Police Department (301) Ord 2507 (0004)
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Approve Minutes of May 9, 2022 City Council meeting (301) MO 22-089
7.F. Approve claims and checks from May 23, 2022 - June 13, 2022 and the usual and necessary payments through June 13, 2022 (303) MO 22-090
8. STUDY SESSIONS
8.A. Outdoor Business Activity Program (Parklet and Sidewalk Café Program) Study Session
Economic Development Manager Simon Vuong gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Adrian Brandt
• Taylor Pope
Recommendation:
Hold a Study Session on the proposed Outdoor Business Activity Program, guidelines, fees, proposed ordinance revisions, and receive public input and individual City Councilmember feedback. No final City Council action will occur at this meeting.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed Outdoor Business Activity Program is a project that is categorically exempt under CEQA as defined in Class 1. Existing Facilities and Class 4. Minor alterations to land.
A Study Session was held. No final City Council action was taken.
9. STAFF REPORTS
9.A. Approve allocation of one-time funds for utility rate payer assistance
This item was continued to a future meeting.
Recommendation:
By motion, accept update on the status of delinquent utility payments and rate assistance usage, and approve the allocation of $1.5 million in funds committed from the FY2020-21 and FY21-22 budgets to provide utility rate payers with financial relief for solid waste, water and sewer utility bills.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.B. Tentative Agreement between the City of Redwood City and the Chief Officers Association, Tentative Agreement between the City of Redwood City and the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400, Amendments to the City's Classification and Salary and Wage Plan, and Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment due to increased salary and benefit costs (905/304) MO 22-091 Reso 16044 (0027)
Reso 16045 (0029)
Human Resources Director Michelle Katsuyoshi gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Mike Elhihi
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve Tentative Agreements relative to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Chief Officers Association (COA) bargaining unit, for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024, and for employees in the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400 (IAFF) bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023;
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan for classifications represented by COA and IAFF; and
3. Adopt a resolution appropriating and transferring certain funds for increased salary and benefits costs related to the COA and IAFF successor Memorandum of Understandings that begin in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Howard and Espinoza-Garnica, to:
1. By motion, approve Tentative Agreements relative to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Chief Officers Association (COA) bargaining unit, for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024, and for employees in the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400 (IAFF) bargaining unit for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023;
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan for classifications represented by COA and IAFF; and
3. Adopt a resolution appropriating and transferring certain funds for increased salary and benefits costs related to the COA and IAFF successor Memorandum of Understandings that begin in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
The motion passes unanimously by electronic vote.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. Adopt Parks Fee Nexus Study and Parks Impact Fee Project List; Introduce 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 (301) Reso 16046 (0027) MO 22-092
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Chris Beth gave a presentation.
Mayor Hale opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Glen Ceridono
Mayor Hale closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopting the Nexus Study and associated Impact Fee Project List for the Parks Fee Update, and setting updated charges for the Parks Impact Fee (Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article XVI);
2. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City of Redwood City amending Sections 18.257, 18.258, and 18.259 of Article XVI (Parks Impact Fee) of Chapter 18 of the Redwood City Municipal Code regarding the Park Impact Fee; and
3. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City of Redwood City amending Sections 30.143, 30.144, 30.145, and 30.146 of Article XII (Parks Dedication) of Chapter 30 of the Redwood City Municipal Code.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Aguirre and Espinoza-Garnica, to:
1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopting the Nexus Study and associated Impact Fee Project List for the Parks Fee Update, and setting updated charges for the Parks Impact Fee (Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 18, Article XVI), with the friendly amendment to implement the Park Impact Fee in a phased approach for residential projects only, with 50% due upon effective date, and 100% due in one year;
2. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City of Redwood City amending Sections 18.257, 18.258, and 18.259 of Article XVI (Parks Impact Fee) of Chapter 18 of the Redwood City Municipal Code regarding the Park Impact Fee; and
3. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City of Redwood City amending Sections 30.143, 30.144, 30.145, and 30.146 of Article XII (Parks Dedication) of Chapter 30 of the Redwood City Municipal Code.
The motion passes unanimously by electronic vote.
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
11.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
Mayor Hale made an announcement regarding the Southern Crossings Grade Separation Survey.
A. Governance Sub-Committee – Council Member Gee gave an update.
B. Climate Action Sub-Committee – Council Member Gee gave an update.
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – None
12. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Hale adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.
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age 8 of 8
Pamela Aguilar, CMC
City Clerk
Approved at the June 13, 2022 meeting