MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
MAYOR JEFF GEE
VICE MAYOR LISSETTE ESPINOZA-GARNICA M I N U T E S
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 23, 2023
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 Martinez Saballos led the pledge of allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Recognition of winners of the Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest by the City of Redwood City's Public Works Water Division
Public Works Services Superintendent Sindy Mulyono-Danre presented award certificates to the winners of the Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest.
4.B. Career Online High School Graduation
Derek Wolfgram, Library Director, and Mayor Gee presented diplomas to Haydee Barrita, Arnoldo Agustin Zecena and Morayma Quezadas, graduates of the Career Online High School.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke:
• Edward Stancil
• Kenneth Do
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• Jimmy Hedges
• Amy Ramroth
• Ian Bain
• Greg Biles
• Michele Berlow
• Julio Martell
• Chris B
• Denise & Bill
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar 6.B. was removed for separate discussion.
Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Howard, to approve the Consent Calendar items A and C - H . The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Council Members Aguirre and Howard recused themselves from voting on Consent Calendar item 6B due to their proximity to the Speed Hump project. Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Sturken, to accept Consent Calendar item 6B. The motion passed 5-0-2, with Council Members Aguirre and Howard recusing themselves from the vote.
6.A. Resolution to Approve the Application for Specified Grant Funds from the Budget Act of 2022 in the amount of $4,450,000 for the Downtown Parks and Bay Connectivity Project (505) Reso 16117 (002)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to approve the application for specified grant funds from the Budget Act of 2022 for $4.450,000 to the City of Redwood City for the Downtown Parks and Bay Connectivity Project.
CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Final acceptance of the Speed Hump Project (Canyon, Edgewood, Hazel, Hudson, Oak) (505) MO-23-012
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Speed Hump Project (Canyon, Edgewood, Hazel, Hudson, Oak) and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
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CEQA: Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.C. Approve updates to City Investment Policy to comply with changes in state law, reflect Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 98 and clarify third party sources that may be used to ensure the City’s sustainability objectives are met (205) MO-23-013
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and adopt the City’s updated Investment Policy.
CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. 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 16118 (003)
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.E. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Submission of the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Form 130 Designating Personnel to Act as the Agents for the City of Redwood City When Seeking Financial Assistance After a Disaster (304) Reso 16119 (004)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City designating the City Manager and Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services as agents authorized to execute and file the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Form 130 on behalf of the City of Redwood City for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance related to any existing or future grant program.
CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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6.F.
6.G.
Rejection of general liability claim by Ms. Cheryl Perman-Ruskin (303) MO-23-014
Approve Minutes of January 9, 2023 City Council meeting (301) MO-23-015
6.H. Approve claims and checks from January 23, 2023 to February 13, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through February 13, 2023 (303) MO-23-016
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.A. 1330 El Camino Real Residential Project – 130-unit for rent residential project with 26 affordable housing units. Requested entitlements and approvals include: (1) a Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) Amendment; (2) Tentative Parcel Map; (3) Downtown Planned Community Permit; (4) Concessions and Waivers of Development Standards under State Density Bonus Law and (5) Affordable Housing Plan. (304) Reso 16020 (005)
Assistant City Manager Alex Khojikian introduced the item and Senior Contract Planner Brandon Northart gave a presentation. Applicants Toby Long and Joshua Jewett also made presentations.
Mayor Gee opened the public hearing.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
• Dylan Finch
• Bryan Shields
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving a Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) Amendment, Downtown Planned Community Permit, Tentative Parcel Map, Concessions and Waivers of Development Standards under State Density Bonus Law, and an Affordable Housing Plan for the Project and considering the previously certified Downtown Precise Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2006052027) pursuant to sections 15162, 15168, and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CEQA: Project consistent with Previous Plan EIR
Mayor Gee closed the public hearing.
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Motion and second, Aguirre and Martinez Saballos, to adopt a Resolution approving a Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP) Amendment, Downtown Planned Community Permit, Tentative Parcel Map, Concessions and Waivers of Development Standards under State Density Bonus Law, and an Affordable Housing Plan for the Project and considering the previously certified Downtown Precise Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2006052027) pursuant to sections 15162, 15168, and 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.A. Informational Update on Potential San Mateo County-Sponsored Extremely Low Income Affordable Supportive Housing Project at 1580 Maple
Assistant City Manager Alex Khojikian, San Mateo County Housing Director Ray Hodges and Abby Goldware Potluri, Director of Housing Development for MidPen Housing Corp., will provided an informational presentation to the City Council. No action was taken.
No public comment was received.
Recommendation:
Receive an update on the County of San Mateo 1580 Maple Extremely Low Income Affordable Supportive Housing Development Project and provide individual Council feedback, if any, to the County of San Mateo and MidPen Housing.
CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
9.A. Approval of the 2023 regional appointments to joint powers authorities (Advanced Life Support, Emergency Services Council, Peninsula Clean Energy, Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance, South Bayside Waste Management Authority, Silicon Valley Clean Water, City/County Association of Governments Board of Directors, City/County Association of Governments Airport Land Use Committee, Caltrain's CalMod/Local Policy Maker Group and San Francisco Airport Roundtable), and approve assignments to the City Council’s subcommittees and ad hoc committees (301) MO-23-017
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Recommendation
By motion, approve the 2023 regional appointments to joint powers authorities (Advanced Life Support, Emergency Services Council, Peninsula Clean Energy, Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance, South Bayside Waste Management Authority, Silicon Valley Clean Water, City/County Association of Governments Board of Directors, City/County Association of Governments Airport Land Use Committee, Caltrain's CalMod/Local Policy Maker Group and San Francisco Airport Roundtable), and approve assignments to the City Council’s subcommittees and ad hoc committees
Mayor Gee recommended certain Council assignments to various regional and local joint powers authorities, subcommittees and ad hoc committees for calendar year 2023. City Clerk Aguilar noted that Redwood City Together requires two members and no alternate.
Motion and second, Aguirre and Howard, to approve the regional and local assignments and appointments to the Council’s subcommittees and ad hoc committees, as amended. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9.B. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
9.C. City Council Committee Reports
9.D. City Manager (Oral) Update
City Manager Stevenson Diaz reported on the following items:
• Reported on recent storm damage and resources used;
• Announced a creek maintenance meeting is being scheduled; • Applications are being accepted for the Planning Commission; • Recruitment for a new police chief is underway;
• Community feedback is being sought for the new downtown park; and • Staff will be communicating with mobile home park residents regarding recent storm damage.
10. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Aguilar, CMC
City Clerk
Approved at the February 13, 2023 meeting.