Jeff Gee, Mayor
Lissette Espinoza-Garnica, Vice
Mayor
Alicia C. Aguirre, Council Member
Kaia Eakin, Council Member
Diane Howard, Council Member
Elmer Martinez Saballos, Council
Member
Chris Sturken, 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, May 22, 2023
6:00 PM
Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of the meeting to prevent disruptions PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON. To maximize transparency and public access, while the primary meeting takes place at the Redwood City meeting location, 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 and Redwood City Library, 1044 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 TO A SPECIFIC TIME BY COUNCIL VOTE
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Council Member Eakin
4. AB 2449 REQUESTS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEETING PARTICIPATION BY
TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Pride Month
5.C. Proclamation expressing appreciation to Kevin Bondonno, retiring Planning Commissioner
5.D. Proclamation recognizing retiring Chief of Police Dan Mulholland
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 8
7.A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2022
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Partial acceptance of construction improvements for the development at 1548 Maple and partial release of associated bonds from 1548 Maple, LLC Recommendation:
By motion, accept portion of the construction improvements completed to date for the development at 1548 Maple and authorize partial release of the bonds in accordance with the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. First Amendment to Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement for 1831 East Bayshore Road with Fontwerth Enterprises, LLC Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement for 1831 East Bayshore Road with Fontwerth Enterprises, LLC.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Resolution for self-certifying compliance with state housing laws in order to receive $3,400,000 in One Bay Area Grant 3 (OBAG 3) funds for the Roosevelt Avenue Traffic Calming Project
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution self-certifying compliance with state housing laws that is required for receiving One Bay Area Grant 3 (OBAG 3) funding for the Roosevelt Avenue Traffic Calming Project.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Resolution of support for the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County’s (C/CAG's) 2023 Southeast San Mateo County Community Based Transportation Plan
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution supporting C/CAG's 2023 Southeast San Mateo County Community Based Transportation Plan.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Adoption of 2023 City of Redwood City Legislative Platform, as recommended by the City Council’s Governance Sub-Committee
Recommendation:
By motion, adopt the Redwood City 2023 Legislative Platform as recommended by the City Council’s Governance Sub-Committee.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Addendum to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement between Cities of Redwood City and San Carlos
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Addendum to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement between Cities of Redwood City and San Carlos.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.H. Purchase of two Lyngsoe Systems automated library materials handling systems, for the Downtown and Redwood Shores library facilities Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award contracts to Lyngsoe Systems, Inc. of Frederick, MD for two automated library materials handling systems in amounts not to exceed $393,815 for the Downtown Library and $343,449 for the Redwood Shores Branch Library, for a total not to exceed between the two contracts in the amount of $737,264.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Agreement with Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) for the purchase of radio console and base station equipment replacement Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of radio base equipment from Telecommunications Engineering Associates (TEA) in the amount of $595,868.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.J. Amendment to agreement with the Redwood City School District for FY 2022- 2023 extended day learning services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment to the agreement with the Redwood City School District for FY 2022-2023 extended day learning services.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.K. Transfer of water customers on Godetia Drive to California Water Service and adjust water service area boundaries
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Redwood City and California Water Service to transfer certain service obligations of the City and adjust service area boundaries, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney; and
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Individual Water Sales Contract between the City and County of San Francisco and City of Redwood City, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures
7.L. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 32.518(B) and Section 32.615(B) of the Redwood City Municipal Code regarding issuance of administrative subpoenas for Utility Users Tax and Communication Users’ Tax; no changes to existing tax structure
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 32.518(B) and Section 32.615(B) of the Redwood City Municipal Code regarding issuance of administrative subpoenas for Utility Users Tax and Communication Users’ Tax, respectively.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.M. Approve May 8, 2023 and May 15, 2023 City Council Minutes
7.N. Approve claims and checks from May 22, 2023 to June 12, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through June 12, 2023
8. STAFF REPORTS Page 456
8.A. City Council appointments to the Arts Commission and Transportation Advisory Committee
Recommendation:
1. By roll call vote, make appointments to fill seats on Arts Commission and Transportation Advisory Committee; and
2. By motion, keep the current applicant pool open to fill any additional vacancies on the Arts Commission and Transportation Advisory Committee through January 31, 2024.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.B. Update on development of regulations regarding retail sale of firearms and ammunition
Recommendation:
Receive update from staff.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.C. Review the Annual Military Equipment Use Report, renew ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Ordinance, and consider the authorization to possess and operate an armored rescue vehicle purchased and owned by the Port of Redwood City
Recommendation:
By motion 1) waive first reading and introduce ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy, and 2) authorize the Police Department to possess and operate an Armored Rescue Vehicle purchased and owned by the Port of Redwood City.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.D. Adoption of the updated Redwood City Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution adopting the City of Redwood City Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 810
9.A. 1548 Maple, LLC request for Third Amendment to the Development Agreement for the 1548 Maple Street project
Recommendation:
Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Third Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City and 1548 Maple, LLC for the 1548 Maple Street project (Project) extending the five-year initial term of the Development Agreement by three years and making minor adjustments to the Bay Trail construction schedule to address public safety issues.
CEQA:
Environmental Impact Report
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Transportation / Mobility Sub-Committee
B. Governance Sub-Committee
C. Utilities Sub-Committee
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2023