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
MEETING LOCATION
In person:
CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1017 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
www.redwoodcity.org
Virtual via Zoom:
redwoodcity.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 994 8182 5639
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AMENDED AGENDA
Monday, July 25, 2022
6:00 PM
Consent item re: CalPERS contract amendment was moved to a future meeting Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of the meeting to prevent disruptions PARTICIPATION IN PERSON AT 1017 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, REDWOOD CITY, AND BY TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e). ALL VOTES SHALL BE BY ROLL CALL.
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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 Gee
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Swearing in of newly appointed Board, Commission and Committee members
4.B. Proclamation recognizing International Youth Day
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 9
6.A. Investment Report for period ended March 31, 2022
Recommendation:
By motion, approve the City's Investment Report for the period ended March 31, 2022.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. License Agreement with San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority for the installation and maintenance of equipment on land owned or controlled by the City for the operation of the San Mateo County Express Lanes Project in Redwood City
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority for the installation and maintenance of equipment on land owned or controlled by the City for the operation of the San Mateo County Express Lanes (SMC101 Express Lanes) Project in Redwood City.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates (‘Gensler’) to increase compensation by $100,000 to the existing $300,000 contract, totaling $400,000; and
2. Adopt a resolution appropriating $100,000 for increased contract costs that will occur during FY 2022-23.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Final acceptance of the Vera Avenue Bicycle Boulevard Quick-Build Improvements Project
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Vera Avenue Bicycle Boulevard Quick-Build Improvements Project and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.E. Resolution declaring a 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 hold hybrid or virtual 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 a continued state of local emergency and need for the City Council and other City legislative bodies subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act to hold hybrid or virtual meetings 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. Parcel map and associated agreements for the development at 3247 Oak Knoll Drive by Timothy Regan
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve Parcel Map No. 2020-002, the Parcel Map for 3247 Oak Knoll Drive;
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Timothy Regan; and
3. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with Timothy Regan.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 32. In-Fill Development Projects
6.G. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with CSG Consultants Inc. for fire prevention services
Recommendation:
By By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with CSG Consultants Inc., to continue providing Fire Prevention Services for an additional two years in the amount not to exceed $100,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $300,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.H. Amendment No. 2 to agreement with Silicon Valley Clean Water for public relations services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with Silicon Valley Clean Water for providing public relations services.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.I. Amendment No. 4 to agreement with Downtown Streets, Inc.
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and Downtown Streets, Inc. to increase compensation by six hundred thousand one hundred forty four dollars ($600,144) for a total not-to-exceed amount of one million seven hundred ninety seven thousand six hundred sixteen dollars ($1,797,616) to extend to a fourth year the program that provides volunteer work experience for people experiencing homelessness while contributing to beautification, clean-up projects, and homeless outreach efforts for the City.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.J. First Amendment to the agreement with the Redwood City School District for increase of funding for after school learning programs
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement between Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City to increase funding for after school learning programs in an amount not to exceed one hundred seventy seven thousand seven hundred and eight dollars ($177,708) for a total amount not to exceed six hundred sixty four thousand five hundred and three dollars ($664,503).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.K. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 29 to add the Outdoor Business Activity Program for parklets and sidewalk cafes and miscellaneous clean up changes, and amending Chapter 33A, Article II to remove the Downtown Sidewalk Café Program
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 29 to add the Outdoor Business Activity Program for parklets and sidewalk cafes and miscellaneous clean up changes, and amending Chapter 33A, Article II to remove the Downtown Sidewalk Café Program.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 4. Minor alterations to land
6.L. Approve Minutes of June 27, 2022 City Council meeting
6.M. Approve claims and checks from June 27, 2022 - July 25, 2022 and the usual and necessary payments through July 25, 2022
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 406
7.A. Public hearing to consider amendments to the City Charter for submittal to Redwood City voters at the next general election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Recommendation:
1. Hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the City Charter as recommended by the City Council’s Governance Sub-Committee for submittal to Redwood City voters at the next general election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and
2. Adopt a resolution calling for an election to be consolidated with the General Municipal Election and Statewide General Election to be held on November 8, 2022 and submitting to the voters at that election a measure to amend the City Charter to update certain provisions.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8. STAFF REPORTS Page 485
8.A. Vacancy on the Planning Commission for a full-term seat expiring June 30, 2026
Recommendation:
By motion, appoint the remaining eligible applicant, Adrian Brandt, to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission for a full-term seat expiring June 30, 2026; or
By motion, open a recruitment to solicit applications for the Planning Commission, and include the remaining eligible applicant, Adrian Brandt, from the current list for final consideration.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.B. Discussion and Direction regarding filling a vacancy in City Council District 4 caused by the resignation of Councilmember Michael A. Smith and proclamation of appreciation for Councilmember Smith’s service Recommendation:
Direct staff to begin the process to fill by appointment the vacancy for the Council District 4 seat for the unexpired term ending December 2024.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. STUDY SESSIONS Page 496
9.A. City Council Study Session on the proposed housing and recreational community benefits associated with the Harbor View development project located at 320-350 Blomquist Street
Recommendation:
Receive community and City Council member feedback on the proposed community benefit package for the Harbor View development project related to
housing and community recreation benefits. This is a study session and no formal action will occur at this meeting.
CEQA:
Environmental Impact Report
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. CLOSED SESSION Page 521
11.A. Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, and existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9
1. 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Closed session regarding litigation that has been initiated formally pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9:
Name of Cases:
Francesca Fambrough, et al. v. City of Redwood City, 17CIV05387; Tania Sole v. City of Redwood City, et al., 17CIV04898; Unlawful Detainer Proceedings, 18UDL00812; 18UDL00810; 18UDL00809; 18UDL00811; 18UDL00817; 18UDL00818;
18UDL00816; 18UDL00822; 18UDL00823; 18UDL00820; 18UDL00903
12. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2022