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, September 11, 2023
6:00 PM
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COUNCILMEMBER HOWARD PARTICIPATING REMOTELY VIA ZOOM
FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
164 Lorraine Circle
W. Sayville, NY 11796
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.
PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY: City Council meetings will continue to be broadcast live to Redwood City residents on Astound Broadband cable Channel 26 and Comcast cable Channel 27, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and streamed live via the City’s website www.redwoodcity.org. To join the meeting via Zoom, visit redwoodcity.zoom.us, select “Join” and enter Meeting ID 994 8182 5639.
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All public comments are subject to a 2-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Mayor If you wish to submit written public comment, please send an email to the City Council at [email protected]. Please indicate the corresponding agenda item number in the subject line of your email. Any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the publication of the agenda through the meeting date will be made part of the meeting record, but will not be read during the Council meeting.
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 Yessika Castro, Interim 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 - Led by Council Member Aguirre
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 National Suicide Prevention Month
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Welcoming Week and Welcoming Star Award presented to Tito Alvarez and Familias Unidas
5.C. Proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 8
7.A. Annual display of the Mexican National flag for the Fiestas Patrias celebration during National Hispanic Heritage Month
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City authorizing the display of the Mexican National flag for the Fiestas Patrias celebration during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for Extension of Water Service to 715 Vernal Way (APN 068-053-240)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) requesting approval for extension of water services to 715 Vernal Way (APN 068-053-240) outside jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 56133.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures
7.C. Final Acceptance - Veterans Memorial Offsite Traffic Calming – Package One Project
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Veterans Memorial Offsite Traffic Calming – Package One Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Response to San Mateo County Grand Jury Report: “Bike Safety in San Mateo County; Making Bicycling Safer in the County"
Recommendation:
By motion, approve letter responding to San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report titled “Bike Safety in San Mateo County; Making Bicycling Safer in the County” and authorize the Mayor to execute and transmit the letter.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Notification of the exigent use of military equipment (drone) not approved for use by Redwood City Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy during police activity on August 10, 2023
Recommendation:
Receive notification of the exigent use of unapproved military equipment during police activity on August 10, 2023, as required by Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy Section 703.9.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Approve Live Performance Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Zoppé Circus and related resolution establishing a temporary time limit on parking spaces in the Library parking lots
Recommendation:
1. By motion, determine that due to the nature of the services, a competitive bidding process is not likely to serve the best interests of the City and the contract may be awarded without a competitive bidding process, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Live Performance Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Zoppé Circus in an amount not to exceed $383,000 (requires 5/7 vote); and
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City establishing a temporary one-hour time limit on the use of parking spaces in Library Lots A, B, and C.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Award Main Library Boiler Replacement Project to Bay City Boiler and Engineering Company, Incorporated to replace inoperable equipment required to ensure proper heating of the Redwood City Downtown Library Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract for the Downtown Library Boiler Replacement Project to Bay City Boiler and Engineering Company, Incorporated of Hayward, CA for their responsive and responsible low total bid of $208,410; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10% of the amount awarded in an amount not to exceed $20,841 for a total amount of $229,251.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
7.H. Agreement with Pump Repair Service Co. for annual storm pump maintenance and repair services to ensure functionality and readiness of storm pump operations for their intended use
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement for services with Pump Repair Service Co. in an amount not to
exceed $250,000, including City Manager authority to extend the Agreement for three additional two-year terms through 2030, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,750,000 for storm pump maintenance and repair services.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
7.I. Waive second reading and adopt ordinance amending Chapter 20, article VII, section 20.165 of the Redwood City Municipal Code relating to temporary parking meter permits to allow fees to be set by City Council resolution; no changes made to fee amounts
Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending chapter 20, article VII, section 20.165 of the Redwood City Municipal Code relating to temporary parking meter permits to authorize that fees be set by City Council resolution.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.J. Approve August 26, 2023 and August 28, 2023 City Council Minutes
7.K. Approve claims and checks from September 11, 2023 to October 2, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through October 2, 2023
8. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WORK PLANS Page 138
8.A. Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the proposed Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2023- 2024 and FY 2024-2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.B. Senior Affairs Commission Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the Senior Affairs Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
10. STUDY SESSIONS Page 188
10.A. Vision Zero Program Progress Report Study Session Recommendation:
Receive an update on Vision Zero activities; no formal action will occur at this meeting.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
11. STAFF REPORTS Page 203
11.A. Receive draft Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) policy, receive public comment on the ALPR program in accordance with Civil Code § 1798.90.55(a), and approve purchase of 25 Flock Group, Inc. ALPR cameras for the City of Redwood City with a three-year service contract from Flock Recommendation:
1. Receive Redwood City Police Department’s Draft Automated License Plate Readers Policy and public comment on proposed Automated License Plate Reader program; and
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to purchase 25 Automated License Plate Reader cameras from Flock Group, Inc. with installation and a three-year service agreement, covering the time period September 2023 to September 2026 for a not-to-exceed amount of $243,750.00.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
11.B. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance revising the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 8A (Bingo Games) to comply with state law and provide for local regulations on bingo games in Redwood City
Recommendation:
Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance of the City of Redwood City amending Chapter 8A (Bingo Games) of the Redwood City Municipal Code regarding Bingo Permits.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
12.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences and Meetings Attended
12.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Finance/Audit Sub-Committee
B. Climate Action Sub-Committee
C. 101/84 Project Ad Hoc Committee
12.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
13. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2023