MINUTE BOOK 68
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 AGENDA
Monday, April 24, 2023, 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – All Council Members were present.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Pamela Aguilar.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Sturken led the pledge of allegiance.
4. AB 2449 REQUESTS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEETING PARTICIPATION BY
TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Recognition of winners of the Climate Action and Climate Resiliency Video Contest by the City of Redwood City's Public Works Division Mayor Gee and Public Works Services Superintendent Sindy Mulyono Danre gave a presentation and presented awards to the Climate Action and Climate Resiliency Video Contest first place winner Goyo Alvarez, second place winner Kaitlyn Wang, third place winners Kaitlyn La Torra and Natasha Tamm, and honorable mention Olivia Alvarez.
5.B. Proclamation Honoring Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation upon its 10th Anniversary
Parks and Arts Foundation President Pamela Estes accepted the proclamation and gave a presentation.
5.C. Presentation on PACE Program by Redwood City Together and the Police Activities League (PAL)
Redwood City Together’s Executive Director Rafael Avendano and Police Activities League’s (PAL) Executive Director Ivan Martinez gave a presentation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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he following members of the public spoke:
• Rona Gundrum
• Ed Evans
• Erica Engell
• Chris Robell
• Lorianna Kastrop
• Adrian Brandt
• Michael Ochoa
• Barbara Valley
• Gita Dev
• Beth
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
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ouncil Member Howard requested to pull item 7I for further discussion.
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otion and second, Howard and Martinez Saballos, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except for 7I, passes unanimously by electronic vote.
Motion and second, Howard and Espinoza-Garnica, to approve item 7I, passes unanimously by electronic vote.
7.A. Award of contract for the Redwood Avenue Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Improvement Project (304) MO 23-050
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ecommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract for the Redwood Avenue Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Improvement Project to FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. of Livermore, CA for their responsive and responsible low total bid of $1,653,788 and authorize the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the amount awarded, in an amount not to exceed $1,819,167.
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QA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
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7.B. Amendment to agreement between City of Redwood City and Turbo Data Systems, Inc. dated January 28, 2022 (304) MO 23-051
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ecommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. to lease four nForcer II Print ticket-writing machines (parking model), eight nForcer II ID/Scan ticket-writing machines (patrol/traffic model), and three quad charging stations in an amount not-to- exceed $162,853, for a total contract amount not to exceed $337,853.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the National Fitness Campaign in the amount of $30,000 towards the installation of an outdoor fitness court (505) Reso 16033 (0025) R
ecommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the National Fitness Campaign in the amount of $30,000 towards the installation of an outdoor fitness court in Redwood Shores.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Refund 1090 Main Street Home Owners Association for overpayment of utility services (501) MO 23-052
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ecommendation:
By motion, approve a refund in the amount of $140,181 to 1090 Main Street Home Owners Association for overpayment of utility services.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with LifeMoves for the Redwood City Coordinated Homeless Outreach Strategy Team to provide additional funding and staff resources (304) MO 23-053 R
ecommendation:
By motion, approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with LifeMoves increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $231,400, for a total of $2,031,400 and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to provide additional staff resources for the execution of the Redwood City Coordinated Homeless Outreach Strategy Team.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Legal Services with Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld (304) MO 23-054
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ecommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Attorney to execute Amendment No. 1 to Legal Services Agreement with Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld increasing the not to exceed amount from $100,000 to $200,000.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Agreements for Services with professional engineering firms to provide on-call support for Engineering & Transportation services (304) MO 23-055 R
ecommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the following Agreements for Services:
1. Agreement for On-call Services with Bellecci for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year;
2. Agreement for On-call Services with BKF for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $275,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $132,500 per year;
3. Agreement for On-call Services with CHS for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year;
4. Agreement for On-call Services with CSG for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year;
5. Agreement for On-call Services with EKI for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year;
6. Agreement for On-call Services with GHD for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the _______
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Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year;
7. Agreement for On-call Services with Hexagon for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year;
8. Agreement for On-call Services with Kennedy Jenks for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year;
9. Agreement for On-call Services with Kimley-Horn for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $175,000 per year;
10. Agreement for On-call Services with Traffic Patterns for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year;
11. Agreement for On-call Services with Verde for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $250,000 total;
12. Agreement for On-call Services with Walker for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year;
13. Agreement for On-call Services with West Yost for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year; and
14. Agreement for On-call Services with ZFA for a three year term in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one year periods in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.H. Amendments to term and compensation to Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. and Agreement for Professional Services with True North Compliance Services, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (304) MO 23-056 Recommendation:
1. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3) for building inspection and plan review services to increase compensation by $400,000 for a total contract amount of $5,630,000, and extend contract to August 31, 2023;
2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services with True North Compliance Services, Inc. (True North) for building inspection and plan review services, to increase compensation by $500,000 for a total contract amount of $2,600,000 and extend contract to August 31, 2023; and
3. Adopt a resolution appropriating $600,000 for increased Building contract costs that will occur during FY 2022-23.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Agreement with Libertiva, LLC for diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy to support City Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives (304) MO 23-059
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ecommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and Libertiva, LLC for consultant support for City Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, for a two-year term and a total contract amount of $250,000.
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QA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.J. Approve April 3, 2023 City Council Minutes (301) MO 23-057
7.K. Approve claims and checks from April 3, 2023 to April 24, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through April 24, 2023 (303) MO 23-058
8. STUDY SESSIONS
8.A. Study Session of the Redwood Life Research and Development (Life Sciences Office and Laboratory) Proposal at 800 – 3400 Bridge Parkway As
sistant City Manager Alex Khojikian introduced the item, and Planning staff Ryan Kuchenig and Jeff Schwob gave a presentation.
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he project applicant, Longfellow partners Peter Fritz and Tara Korlipara gave a presentation.
The following members of the public spoke:
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• KT Eckard
• Joel Dujsik
• Mike Claire
• Mary Morissey Parden
• Amy Buckmaster
• Rona Gundrum
• Amir Fanai
• Juan Venegas
• Azad Husain
• Rick Bonilla
• Bryan Shields
• Ed Evans
• Tony Gapistione
• Bart Pantoja
• Kenneth Do
• Sigal Eylon
• Lisa Valkenaar
• Johnny DeRosa
• Andrea Osgood
• Ray Fowler
• Steven Goodale
• Paul McGrath
• Ali Sapirman
• Chris Macintosh
• Michael Ochoa
• Heidi Vandermolen
• Gary Baldocchi
• Adam Abelkop
• Ken Chan
• Mary Rodriguez
• Evan Adams
• Beth
• Adam Inglis
• S Wong
• Christine Padilla
• Debra C
• Brigitte Aiken
• Jenny Li
• Andrea Evans
• Carol
• Kris Johnson
• Allen
• Jen Dew
• Faryal
• Arrash Jaffarzadeh
• Rich Brazeau
• Chris Robell
• Jordan Grimes
• Denise Brosseau
• Julie Diaz Waters
• Debbie Baldocchi
• Brian Nguyen
• Gita Dev
• Alice
• Susanne Malabey
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ecommendation:
Hold a Study Session to consider the proposed phased redevelopment of an approximately 79.7-acre (net) site at 800-3400 Bridge Parkway to create a 3.31 million square foot life sciences campus with 15 buildings across five reconfigured parcels. The project would include adoption of a new precise plan and repeal of the existing Westport Specific Plan. The purpose of this Study Session is to provide an overview of the proposed project, hear public comments, and receive individual Council Member feedback. No action will be taken at this time.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) A Study Session was held. No formal action was taken.
9. STAFF REPORTS - None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
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ouncil Member Howard shared an update on the April 15 Pride and Beautification Committee Annual Spring Cleanup.
Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica shared an update on the April 18 San Mateo County Navigation Center ribbon-cutting and grand opening event. ___________________________
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11.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences and Meetings Attended Council
Member Howard shared an update on the April 18 Housing
Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) meeting.
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Equity and Social Justice Sub-Committee – Council Member Howard gave an update.
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz shared an update on the City’s Housing Element, and the final week for the Boards, Commissions and Committees recruitment.
12. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Gee adjourned the meeting at 11:01 p.m. in memory of Rocky Robinson.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Aguilar, CMC
City Clerk
Approved at the May 8, 2023 meeting