Minutes — Redwood City City Council, January 9, 2023

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MAYOR JEFF GEE M I N U T E S

VICE MAYOR LISSETTE ESPINOZA-GARNICA

COUNCIL MEMBER ALICIA C. AGUIRRE 1017 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD

COUNCIL MEMBER KAIA EAKIN REDWOOD CITY, CA

COUNCIL MEMBER DIANE HOWARD

COUNCIL MEMBER ELMER MARTINEZ SABALLOS

COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS STURKEN

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/

PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 9, 2023
6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL - All Council Members were present.

Staff: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Pamela Aguilar.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Howard led the pledge of allegiance.

4. CLOSED SESSION

4.A. Conference with Labor Negotiators: Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:

The City Council convened a closed session at 6:09 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations.

City's Negotiators: Kelly Tuffo, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Michelle Katsuyoshi, Human Resources Director
Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager

Employee Organization: Redwood City Police Officers Association Redwood City Police Supervisors Association

At 6:56 p.m., the meeting reconvened into open session. Mayor Gee reported that no action was taken in closed session.

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5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

5.A. Proclamation - Poverty in America Awareness Month

Mayor Gee presented a proclamation virtually to Bart Charlow, CEO of Samaritan House. Mr. Charlow thanked the Council and discussed the services that Samaritan House provides to the impoverished.

5.B. Proclamation Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mayor Gee presented a proclamation virtually to Delicia Pennix, Co-Chair of the African American Community Initiative of San Mateo County. Ms. Pennix thanked the Council for the proclamation and discussed its importance to the AACI.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

AND ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

The following members of the public spoke:
 Donicia Barrera Garcia
 Marcelina Luna
 Greg Biles

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

Motion and second, Aguirre and Espinoza-Garnica, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

7.A. Annual self-insured assessment fee for the City's workers' compensation program (505) Reso 16113 (0116)

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations City’s FY 2022-23 assessment for administering the State of California’s Workers’ Compensation Program in an amount not to exceed $124,306.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.B. Final Acceptance - California Water Tank, Pump Station and Transmission Main Project (802) MO 23-001

Recommendation:

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By motion, accept the California Water Tank, Pump Station and Water Transmission Main Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.

CEQA:

Environmental Impact Report

7.C. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Core Agency Services at the Fair Oaks Community Center for FY 2022-23, FY 2023- 24, and FY 2024-25 (405) MO 23-002

Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement between the County of San Mateo and the City of Redwood City in the amount of $512,268 for a total not-to-exceed payment to the City of $1,450,647 to provide critical safety net services to vulnerable, low-income County residents through the Fair Oaks Community Center Information and Referral Program through June 30, 2025.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.D. Final map and associated agreements for the development at 955 Woodside Road by 955 Woodside Rd LLC (402) MO 23-003

Recommendation:

1. By motion, approve Final Map No. 2022-002 , the Final Map for 955 Woodside Road;

2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with 955 Woodside Rd LLC;

3. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with 955 Woodside Rd LLC; and

4. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with 955 Woodside Rd LLC.

CEQA:

Categorically Exempt - Class 32. In-Fill Development Projects

7.E. Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement for the Navigation Center at 275 Blomquist by County of San Mateo (802) MO 23-004

Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with County of San Mateo for MINUTE BOOK NO 68

275 Blomquist, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.F. Agreement with Mobilitie, LLC for the installation of fiber optic facilities in Redwood City (405) MO 23-005

Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Redwood City and Mobilitie, LLC for the installation of fiber optic facilities in Redwood City.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.G. Agreement with Western Truck Fabrication, Inc. for supply of vehicle equipment and up-fitting services in the amount of $246,932 (405) MO 23-006
Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Western Truck Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of $246,932 for the supply of vehicle equipment and up-fitting services.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.H. Five-year Agreement with Hi Tech Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc. for fire equipment parts, maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $250,000; with a second potential five-year term for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000. (405) MO 23-007

Recommendation:

By motion, determine that due to nature of the support services, competitive bidding is not likely to serve the best interests of the City, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement for services through 2028 with Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $250,000, including City Manager authority to extend the agreement for one additional five-year term through 2033, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000 (requires 5 affirmative votes).

CEQA:

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7.I. 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 (301) Reso 16114 (0118)

Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City 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.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.J. Acceptance of report on impact fees received for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (303) Reso 16116 (0117)

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution accepting the development impact fees account report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and making findings as required by the Mitigation Fee Act.

CEQA:

This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

7.K. Approve Minutes of December 12, 2022 City Council meeting (301) MO-23-008

7.L. Approve claims and checks from January 9, 2023 to January 23, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through January 23, 2023 (303) MO-23-009

8. STAFF REPORTS

8.A. Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the January 5, 2023 Local Emergency Proclamation and Update on City of Redwood City 2023 Winter Storm Response (207) Reso 16115 (0001)

City Manager Stevenson Diaz provided an update on the City’s response to the recent storms and the need to issue a local emergency proclamation.

Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
 Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca
 Tania Sole’
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Motion and second, Howard and Espinoza-Garnica, to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City Confirming the January 5, 2023 Proclamation of the Existence of A Local Emergency by the City Manager of the City of Redwood City, Acting as Emergency Services Director. Passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Recommendation:

1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City Confirming the January 5, 2023 Proclamation of the Existence of A Local Emergency by the City Manager of the City of Redwood City, Acting as Emergency Services Director; and

2. Receive an update on the City of Redwood City 2023 Winter Storm Response.

8.B. City Council appointment to fill one partial-term vacancy on the Planning Commission (209) MO 23-010

Pamela Aguilar, City Clerk, gave a brief presentation.

Public Comment
The following member of the public spoke:
 Adrian Brandt

Motion and second, Aguirre and Eakin, to open a new recruitment for Planning Commissioners. Passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Recommendation:

By roll call vote, appoint one applicant from the established eligibility pool to fill one partial-term vacancy on the Planning Commission to expire on June 30, 2026.

8.C. 2021 City Equity Plan Update (205) MO 23-011

Michelle Flaherty Poche, Assistant City Manager and Briana Evans, Equity and Inclusion Officer, gave a presentation.

Public Comment
The following member of the public spoke:
 Jim Recker
 Clara Jaeckel

Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Sturken, to accept the 2021 update of the Equity Plan. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

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Recommendation:

Accept the 2021 Equity Plan update.

9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

9.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended

Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica reported on a LGBTQ conference she attended in Washington, D.C. recently.

9.B. City Council Committee Reports

9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update

City Manager Stevenson Diaz reported that the city would be opening a recruitment soon for a new police chief and that the draft Housing Element would be submitted for State approval very soon.

10. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela Aguilar, CMC
City Clerk
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