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, October 2, 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, or observe the remotely as provided below.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: All public comments are subject to a 2-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Mayor. Public comment is accepted in person at the physical meeting location, or via email to [email protected]. If submitting comments by email, please indicate the corresponding agenda item number in the subject line. Emailed comments within the City’s subject matter jurisdiction received by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be read into the record during the 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 Mayor Gee
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Proclamation recognizing Filipino American History Month
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 6
6.A. Water connection and service for a proposed single-family house at 11 Agua Vista Court (APN 068-031-210, 068-031-200), in unincorporated San Mateo County, CA
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) requesting approval for extension of water service outside jurisdictional boundaries to the proposed single-family house at 11 Agua Vista Court (APN 068-031-210, 068-031-200), in unincorporated San Mateo County, pursuant to Government Code Section 56133.
CEQA:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to this project because CEQA does not apply to ministerial projects; the proposed project is a ministerial project pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (California Government Code Section 66411.7). Additionally, the recommended action is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d) Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), as it involves extension of water connection and service to a new single-family residence.
6.B. Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for development at 351 Galveston Drive Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and the Redwood City School District for 2023-2024 extended day learning services Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and the Redwood City School District for 2023-2024 extended day learning services.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and Belmont Redwood Shores School District for 2023-2024 after school enrichment services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Service between the Belmont Redwood Shores School District and the City of Redwood City to provide extended day enrichment service for the 2023-2024 school year for an amount not to exceed $107,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. Waive second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 8A (Bingo Games) of the Redwood City Municipal Code to provide for local regulations on bingo games in Redwood City in compliance with State law Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 8A (Bingo Games) of the Redwood City Municipal Code to provide for local regulations on bingo games in Redwood City in compliance with State law.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Approval of Settlement Agreement between Emilio Diaz and the City of Redwood City to resolve his claims in litigation entitled Fambrough et al. v.
City of Redwood City (Case No. 17CIV05387) and Redwood City v. Emilio Diaz (Case No. 18UDL00811)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve Settlement Agreement between Emilio Diaz and the City of Redwood City.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Approve September 11, 2023 and September 18, 2023 City Council Minutes
6.H. Approve claims and checks from October 2, 2023 to October 9, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through October 9, 2023
7. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WORK PLANS Page 115
7.A. Approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2023- 2024 and FY 2024-2025
Recommendation:
By motion, approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Arts Commission Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the proposed Arts Commission Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS - None
10. STUDY SESSIONS Page 145
10.A. Study Session on activities to advance the City Council’s Strategic Priority of Children and Youth
Recommendation:
Hold a Study Session and receive individual City Council Member input on activities to advance the City Council’s Strategic Priority of Children and Youth.
No formal action will be taken.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10.B. Study Session on the City’s Climate Action Plan and sustainability efforts including preliminary findings on the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, status update on the Disposable Foodware Ordinance, Green Infrastructure implementation, the development of the City’s Urban Forest Plan, and the City’s Sustainability Incentive Program
Recommendation:
Receive an update on City’s Climate Action Plan and sustainability efforts and provide individual City Council Member input. No formal action will be taken.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
11.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Utilities Sub-Committee
B. Finance/Audit Sub-Committee
C. Governance Sub-Committee
D. Transportation / Mobility Sub-Committee
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
12. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2023