__________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 2, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 1
MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
MAYOR JEFF GEE APPROVED MINUTES
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, October 2, 2023, 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – Council Members, Aguirre, Howard, Martinez Saballos, and Mayor Gee were present. Council Member Eakin and Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica were absent.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Gee led the pledge of allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Proclamation recognizing Filipino American History Month San Mateo County Filipino Mental Health Initiative Co-Chairs Christi Kumasawa and Stephanie Garma Balon accepted the proclamation.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public gave comments:
• Rona Gundrum
• Jim Recker
• Bill Newell
• Marcelene Luna
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion and second, Aguirre and Martinez Saballos, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, passed 5-0-2 by electronic vote, with Council Member Eakin and Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica absent.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 2, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2
MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
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
(304) Reso 16179 (0094)
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 (304)
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 (304)
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)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 2, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3
MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
6.D. Agreement for Services between the City of Redwood City and Belmont Redwood Shores School District for 2023-2024 after school enrichment services (304)
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
(301) Ord 2529 (0014)
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) (304)
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 (301)
6.H. Approve claims and checks from October 2, 2023 to October 9, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through October 9, 2023 (303)
__________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 2, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4
MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
7. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WORK PLANS
7.A. Approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 (209)
Staff liaison and Senior Transportation Planner Malahat Owrang and Transportation Advisory Committee Chair Sophie Mintier gave a presentation.
The following members of the public gave comments:
• Marcelene Luna
• Rona Gundrum
Recommendation:
By motion, approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025.
Motion and second, Aguirre and Martinez Saballos, to approve the Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025, with the addition of the Stambaugh pedestrian bridge over Woodside Road, passed 5-0-2 by electronic vote, with Council Member Eakin and Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica absent.
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 (209)
Staff liaison and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Chris Beth introduced the item, and Arts Commission Chair Anna Westendorf and Vice Chair Ashley Quintana gave a presentation.
There was no public comment.
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)
Motion and second, Howard and Martinez Saballos, to approve the proposed Arts Commission Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025, passed 5-0-2 by electronic vote, with Council Member Eakin and Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica absent. __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 2, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS - None
10. STUDY SESSIONS
10.A. Study Session on activities to advance the City Council’s Strategic Priority of Children and Youth
Library Director Derek Wolfgram and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Chris Beth gave a presentation.
The following members of the public gave comments:
• Kristen Anderson
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)
A Study Session was held. No formal action was taken.
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
Public Works Services Director introduced the item, and Assistant Public Works Services Director Sindy Mulyono-Danre gave a presentation.
There was no public comment.
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) __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 2, 2023 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6
MINUTE BOOK NO. 68
A Study Session was held. No formal action was taken.
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
11.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended Mayor Gee, and Council Members Martinez Saballos, Aguirre, and Sturken reported on the CalCities annual conference from September 20-22 in Sacramento.
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Utilities Sub-Committee – Council Member Aguirre gave an update.
B. Finance/Audit Sub-Committee – Council Member Aguirre gave an update.
C. Governance Sub-Committee – Mayor Gee gave an update.
D. Transportation / Mobility Sub-Committee – Council Member Howard gave an update.
Mayor Gee reported on the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of himself and Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica to discuss potential changes to City Manager and City Attorney compensation, as well as an Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of himself, Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica, and Council Member Aguirre to provide input to staff on a potential development agreement for the 1125 Arguello development project.
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz reported on the 101 closure due to construction on Cordilleras Creek bridge, with additional traffic impacts expected in two weeks, and a Stop AAPI Hate session at the CalCities annual conference and related state campaigns.
12. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Gee adjourned the meeting at 10:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Yessika Castro, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk
Approved at the October 9, 2023 City Council meeting.