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, November 13, 2023
6:00 PM
A Closed Session will be held at the start of the Regular Meeting, from approximately 6:00 p.m. until approximately 7:00 p.m.
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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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, 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 Sturken
4. CLOSED SESSION Page 7 Closed Session will be held for approximately 1 hour.
4.A. Closed Session regarding Threat to Public Services or Facilities pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957(a)
Consultation with: Mike Liang, IT Manager
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing United Against Hate Week
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. Investment Report for period ending September 30, 2023 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the City's Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2023.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Approval of Repayment Agreement between William Tyler Wolfe and the City of Redwood City for overpayment of compensation
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Repayment Agreement between William Tyler Wolfe and the City of Redwood City and Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Redwood City Police Officers Association.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Amendment No. 1 to agreement for legal services with Shute Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Attorney to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for legal services with Shute Mihaly & Weinberger LLP.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Amendment No. 12 to the Sanitary Sewage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving amendment No. 12 to the Sanitary Sewage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for extension of water service to 909 Hillcrest Drive (APN 058-265-020) Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) requesting approval for extension of water services to 909 Hillcrest Drive (APN 058-265-020) outside jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 56133.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures
7.F. Agreement with BKF Engineers for the design for the Price Tract Pump Station Improvement Project to enhance flood protection for developed commercial, industrial, and residential areas in and near downtown Redwood City Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services with BKF Engineers for design and civil engineering consulting services for the Price Tract Pump Station Improvement Project in not-to-exceed the amount of $1,321,923 with the option for the City Manager or the City Manager’s designees to authorize, if necessary, up to 10% ($132,193) contingency, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,454,116.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Reject all bids for Sanitary Sewer Pump Station 8 and 9 Improvements Project Recommendation:
By motion, reject all bids and authorize staff to re-advertise the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station 8 and 9 Improvements Project at a later date.
CEQA:
This activity of rejecting all bids is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In any event, this project would meet the CEQA exemption criteria as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Class 2(c), Replacement or Reconstruction).
7.H. Amendment No. 1 to agreement with O'Dell Engineering for additional time and scope for Phase II services for construction document design and construction administration services for the Hoover Park Renovation Project Recommendation:
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 amendment may be awarded without a competitive bidding process, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Hoover Park Master Plan Agreement with O'Dell Engineering for additional time and scope for Phase II services for construction document design and construction administration services for the Hoover Park Renovation Project in the amount of $470,000 for a total agreement amount of $684,640.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The initial review for the project notes no evidence of recognized environmental concerns (RECs) were found in the project area.
7.I. Approve October 23, 2023 City Council Minutes
7.J. Approve claims and checks from November 13, 2023 to November 27, 2023 and the usual and necessary payments through November 27, 2023
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 196
8.A. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing on issuance of tax- exempt bonds for the 353 Main Street Family Apartments
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a TEFRA hearing in consideration of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a 125-unit multifamily rental housing project generally known as 353 Main Street Family Apartments; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority not to exceed $70,000,000, for the benefit of 353 Main Street Family Apartments, L.P., to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of 353 Main Street Family Apartments and certain other matters related thereto.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. STAFF REPORTS Page 203
9.A. Exception to Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act 180-day waiting period to hire retired annuitants to perform Senior Accountant duties Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution for 180-day wait period exception and appointing Araceli Harris as Retired Annuitant Extra Help Senior Accountant; and
2. Adopt a resolution for 180-day wait period exception and appointing Carolyne Kerans as Retired Annuitant Extra Help Senior Accountant.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.B. Receive a summary update on the Caltrain Grade Separation Study including a review of the alternatives and select a preferred alternative for further study Recommendation:
1. Receive a summary update on the Caltrain Grade Separation Study and provide any additional guidance and direction; and
2. By motion, select Alternative 1A for further study (preliminary engineering and environmental review) and direct staff to proceed with project development.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because completing a feasibility study has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Future phases of this Project will include the environmental review.
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Ad Hoc Committee on 1125 Arguello Project
B. Ad Hoc Committee on 101/84 Project
C. Ad Hoc Committee on American Legion Project
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2023