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
Elmer Martinez Saballos,
Council Member
MEETING LOCATION
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 AGENDA
Monday, October 24, 2022
6:00 PM
Closed session will be held at the start of the Regular Meeting, from approximately 6:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of the meeting to prevent disruptions CONSISTENT WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, while the primary meeting takes place at the Redwood City meeting location, City Councilmembers and members of the public may attend in person at the Redwood City meeting location, at the teleconference location, or by Zoom or phone.
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AGENDA MATERIALS:
City Council agenda materials, released less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available to the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, in a public binder at each City Council meeting, and on 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 Gee
4. CLOSED SESSION Page 10 Closed session will be held for approximately 30 minutes.
Closed session regarding existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9:
Names of Cases:
John Cowart v. City of Redwood City, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ11093347 and ADJ12414557
Ted Lee Henson v. City of Redwood City, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ14458445, ADJ10733399, ADJ10363417
Jason J. Manella v. City of Redwood City, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15216218
Miguel Deras v. City of Redwood City, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case No. ADJ15720214
Thomas Jason White v. City of Redwood City, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ14727024, ADJ14726950, ADJ14727712
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Swearing in of newly appointed BCC Members
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) for community grant programs
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST,
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 11
7.A. Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Woodard & Curran for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Woodard & Curran for professional engineering services to prepare a comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, covering the time period October 24, 2022 until completion of services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $132,436, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $454,658.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Final acceptance of construction improvements for the development at 1180 Main, release of associated bonds, and approval of associated agreements with Premia 1180 Main Owner, LLC
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with Premia 1180 Main Owner, LLC;
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement Regarding Improvements in Right-Of-Way, Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless with Premia 1180 Main Owner, LLC; and
3. By motion, accept the construction improvements for the development at 1180 Main and authorize release of the bonds in accordance with the improvement agreement.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
On July 30, 2019, the Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
7.C. Adopt revised Board, Commission, and Committee (BCC) Attendance Policy, as recommended by the Governance Sub-Committee
Recommendation:
By motion, adopt the revised Board, Commission, and Committee (BCC) Attendance Policy, as recommended by the Governance Sub-Committee.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Accept annual report from the Redwood City Improvement Association (RCIA) Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution accepting the Redwood City Improvement Association annual report and financial statement for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 from the Redwood City Improvement Association and authorizing the Redwood City Improvement Association to implement the services identified in the Management District Plan.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Amendment No. 5 to agreement with Jana Kiser for diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy to support City Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and Jana Kiser for consultant support for City Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, covering the time period of October 24, 2022 until services are completed, and to increase the not to exceed amount by $50,000, for a total contract amount of $282,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Agreement with StarVista to provide alcohol and drug abuse support at their First Chance Facility in San Mateo County
Recommendation:
By motion, determine that due to the unique nature of desired services, there is only one reasonable and practical source for the required services and the contract may be awarded without a competitive bidding process, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement, covering the
time period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025, not-to-exceed amount of $220,685 between the City of Redwood City and StarVIsta, to provide alcohol and drug abuse intervention and counseling, and provide an alternative to incarceration for offenders at the First Chance facility (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Agreement with O'Dell Engineering to conduct community engagement and design services for Hoover Park and Pool Master Plan
Recommendation:
By motion, approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with O'Dell Engineering to conduct community engagement and design services for Hoover Park and Pool Master Plan in a not-to-exceed amount of $214,640.
CEQA:
Approval of the design services agreement is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. However, the project to be designed will be reviewed for CEQA compliance. In addition, since the City will be using CDBG funds, there are National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) requirements where the consultant will need to meet. This work is included within the agreement.
7.H. Three-year Agreement for Services with YEI Engineers, Inc. for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering and related services in an amount not to exceed $300,000
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year Agreement for Services with YEI Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Divisions 4 and 10 of Article VII of Chapter 20 (the “Parking Ordinance”) of the City Code of the City of Redwood City relating to parking in the downtown area Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Divisions 4 and 10 of Article VII of Chapter 20 of the City Code of Redwood City relating to parking in the downtown area.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.J. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 46.030 of the Code of the City of Redwood City relating to a city-wide minimum wage by adding a 5% cap on the annual cost of living increase to the minimum wage, including a catch-up provision, and rounding the minimum wage to the nearest five cents
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 46.030 of the Code of the City of Redwood City relating to a city-wide minimum wage by adding a 5% cap on the annual cost of living increase to the minimum wage, including a catch-up provision, and rounding the minimum wage to the nearest five cents.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.K. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance repealing Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article II and adopting a new Chapter 13, Article II regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance repealing Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article II and adopting a new Chapter 13, Article II regulating the use of disposable food service ware by food facilities.
CEQA:
This ordinance is exempt from the environmental review requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the provisions contained herein may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is also exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307 and 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement of natural resources, or protection of the environment.
7.L. 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)
7.M. Approve Minutes of October 3, 2022 City Council meeting
7.N. Approve claims and checks from October 24 - November 14, 2022 and the usual and necessary payments through November 14, 2022
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS Page 263
9.A. Consideration of adopting an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a) imposing a moratorium on the Establishment of new retail uses engaged in firearm or ammunition sales
Recommendation:
1. Direct staff to research and study potential regulations of retail establishments selling firearms or ammunition; and
2. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a) imposing a moratorium on the establishment of new retail uses engaged in firearm or ammunition sales (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.B. Ordinances adopting California State Fire and Building Codes by reference and local amendments thereto, including Reach Codes which aim to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by reducing reliance on natural gas and emphasizing building electrification and other related actions and resolutions Recommendation:
1. Waive first reading and introduce the following ordinances:
a. Ordinance of the City of Redwood City Repealing Article II of Chapter 12 of the Redwood City Municipal Code and Adding a New Article II to Chapter 12 of
the Redwood City Municipal Code Adopting the 2021 International Fire Code along with the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission and the International Code Council; b. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redwood City Repealing Articles IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of Chapter 9 (Buildings) of the Redwood City Code and Adopting New Articles IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of Chapter 9 (Buildings) of the Redwood City Code Adopting Title 24, Parts 2 (Volumes 1 and 2), 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 of the California Code of Regulations, namely the 2022 California Building (all chapters, including Chapter 1, Division I and Division II), Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Existing Building, and Green Building Standards Codes, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, together with certain amendments, exceptions, modifications and additions thereto, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; and
c. Ordinance of the City of Redwood City repealing Article XV of Chapter 9 (Buildings) of the Redwood City Code and Adopting a new Article XV of Chapter 9 (Buildings) to adopt local amendments to the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, together with certain amendments, exceptions and additions thereto;
2. Set a Public Hearing on the adoption of these ordinances for November 14, 2022, commencing at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as can be heard) in the Council Chambers of the City of Redwood City located at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, and direct staff to publish the required notice;
3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City adopting findings of necessity and need for amendments, deletions, and additions to the 2022 California Fire and Building Standards Codes; and
4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City amending Resolution No. 16046, Exhibit B – Parks Impact Fee Schedule to add a definition for the term Bedroom.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15308 because it is an action taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment; pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that adoption of this ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment.
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Equity and Social Justice Sub-Committee
B. Communications Sub-Committee
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022