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MINUTE BOOK NO. 69
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
Monday, May 6, 2024 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, Eakin, Martinez Saballos, Sturken, Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica and Mayor Gee were present. Council Member Howard was absent.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Yessika Castro.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Martinez Saballos led the pledge of allegiance.
4. CLOSED SESSION
There was no public comment.
At 6:04 p.m., the City Council convened a Closed Session to discussing the following:
4.A. Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
City’s Negotiators: Kelly Tuffo, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Michelle Katsuyoshi, Human Resources Director
Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Chief Officers Association
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San Mateo County Fire Fighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400
Redwood City Management Employees Association
Redwood City Police Officers Association
Redwood City Police Supervisors' Association
Service Employees International Union Local 521
Confidential Employees
At 7:07 p.m., the City Council reconvened the regular meeting. There was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor Gee announced the following:
• A proclamation recognizing May 10, 2024 as Provider Appreciation Day, presented to the San Mateo County Family Child Care Organization
• A proclamation recognizing May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month, presented to the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
• In recognition of May 2024 as Mental Health Month, a proclamation will be presented at the May 20 meeting, lime green ribbons are available at the library branches, and Courthouse Square is illuminated in lime green in honor of Mental Health Month
5.A. Recognition of winners of the Climate Action and Climate Resiliency Video Contest by the City of Redwood City's Public Works Division
Public Works Assistant Director Sindy Mulyono-Danre and Mayor Gee presented awards to the Climate Action and Climate Resiliency Video Contest winners:
• 1st place: Hailey La Torra and Katie La Torra
• 2nd place: Goyo Alvarez
• 3rd place: Ms. Paz’s 7th grade class at Kennedy School
5.B. Proclamation recognizing the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week (May 5 - May 11, 2024)
City Clerk Yessika Castro accepted the proclamation and gave remarks.
5.C. Proclamation recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
President of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) San Mateo, Aimee Yan, accepted the proclamation and gave remarks.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following member of the public provided comments:
• Edward Stancil
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion and second, Aguirre and Martinez Saballos, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Howard absent.
7.A. Award contract to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the Fair Oaks Field LED Sports Lighting Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the standard form construction contract documents and award a contract for the Fair Oaks Field LED Sports Lighting Project to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC of Oskaloosa, IA in the amount of $733,778; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, for a not -to- exceed total in the amount of $807,156.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction
7.B. Final acceptance of 2022-2023 Watermain Replacement Project – Redwood Village and Hillcrest Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the 2022 -2023 Watermain Replacement Project – Redwood Village and Hillcrest Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction
7.C. Reject all bids for the Red Morton Park – Mitchell Field Infield Synthetic Turf Field Replacement Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, reject all bids for the Red Morton Park – Mitchell Field Infield Synthetic Turf Field Replacement Project, and authorize staff to re-advertise the project at a later date.
CEQA:
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Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities; and Categorically Exempt - Class 4.
Minor alterations to land
7.D. Final acceptance of the Dolphin Park Playground Renovation Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Dolphin Park Playground Renovation Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities; and Categorically Exempt - Class 2.
Replacement or reconstruction.
7.E. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2 (Administration), Section 2.110 (Architectural Advisory Committee) to modify membership eligibility and project review criteria for the Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) (301) Ord. 2536 (0003)
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2 (Administration), Section 2.110 (Architectural Advisory Committee) to update membership eligibility requirements and criteria for project review for the Architectural Advisory Committee as recommended by the City Council’s Governance Sub-Committee.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Grant application to the State of California for homelessness encampment funding (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, retroactively approve and authorize the City to submit a grant application to the California Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness Encampment Resolution Program.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 27.100 (Sewer Service Charges) of Article IX (Fees and Charges) of Chapter 27 of the Redwood City Municipal Code, updating the City's sewer service charges, and adopting a sewer enterprise fund reserve policy (301) Ord. 2537 (0002)
Recommendation:
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Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 27.100 (Sewer Service Charges) of Article IX (Fees and Charges) of Chapter 27 of the Redwood City Municipal Code, updating the City's sewer service charges, and adopting a sewer enterprise fund reserve policy (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.H. Authorization for the disposal of surplus personal property through donation to sister city organizations or sale at public auction (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, declare personal property listed in Attachment A as surplus personal property which may be disposed of in accordance with Article V of Chapter 2 of the Redwood City Municipal Code.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Purchase of two combination sewer cleaners on freightliner cab and chassis from Owen Equipment Sales in the amount of $1,426,415 to replace end of life equipment (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the purchase of two combination sewer cleaners on Freightliner cab and chassis in the amount of $1,426,415, from Owen Equipment Sales of Fairfield, CA.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.J. Approve April 15, 2024 City Council Minutes (301)
7.K. Approve claims and checks from May 6, 2024 to May 20, 2024 and the usual and necessary payments through May 20, 2024 (303)
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8. STAFF REPORTS
8.A. Receive Anti -Displacement Strategy implementation update, create the Dispute Resolution Pilot Project through a contract with Project Sentinel, and pause additional efforts related to Tenant Protections and Mobile Home Activities until the first quarter of 2025 (304)
Assistant City Manager Patrick Heisinger introduced the item, and Housing Division Management Analyst gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Evangeline Mesa
Recommendation:
1. Receive an update on the status of the implementation of the Anti -Displacement Strategy (ADS);
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Project Sentinel for the two -year Redwood City Dispute Resolution Pilot Project (RWC- DRP) for an amount not to exceed $131,000 and an optional 1- year extension for an amount not to exceed $68,000; and
3. By motion, direct staff to pause further efforts related to tenant protections and mobile home activities at this time, returning to the City Council in the first quarter of 2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Martinez Saballos, to:
1. Receive an update on the status of the implementation of the Anti-Displacement Strategy (ADS);
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Project Sentinel for the two-year Redwood City Dispute Resolution Pilot Project (RWC-DRP) for an amount not to exceed $131,000 and an optional 1-year extension for an amount not to exceed $68,000; and
3. By motion, direct staff to pause further efforts related to tenant protections and mobile home activities at this time, returning to the City Council in the first quarter of 2025.
The motion passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Howard absent.
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8.B. Consideration of fee discounts in support of the City Council’s Strategic Priorities:
Housing and Transportation (301) Reso 16211 (0017)
Community Development Director Jeff Schwob gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Alica Kaufman
• Dylan Finch
• Billy James
• Brian Levenson
• Tania Sole
• Jerry Brick
• Joan Johnson
• Shirley Eglington
• Susan Swope
• Austri Fletcher
• Jack Reidy
• Marsha Cohen
• Jill Haberlin
City Clerk Yessika Castro stated that in addition to these comments, 75 identical comments on this item were received via email.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution adopting reduced Transportation Impact Fees for transit- oriented development projects and affordable housing development projects.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Eakin and Aguirre, to a dopt a resolution adopting reduced Transportation Impact Fees for transit- oriented development projects and affordable housing development projects, passed 6-0-1 be electronic vote, with Howard absent.
The Council provided additional feedback regarding potential changes and discounts to the Parks Impact Fee.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Establishment of a pedestrian mall on 2000 block Broadway and Redwood Creek
Parking and Transportation Demand Manager Christian Hammack gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Ali Ahmad
• Shishir Bhat
• Dylan Finch
• Taylor Pope
Recommendation:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance adding Article VIII, “Pedestrian Malls,” to Chapter 20, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” of Redwood City Municipal Code;
2. Adopt a resolution establishing a pedestrian mall on Broadway between Jefferson Avenue and Main Street and on Redwood Creek between the Main Str eet Parking Lot and the Marshall Garage; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Parking Fund Expenditure Budget to increase budget by $400,000 for contract costs associated with the co nstruction cost of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall Improvement Project.
CEQA:
Project consistent with Previous Plan EIR
Motion and second, Aguirre and Espinoza-Garnica, to:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance adding Article VIII, “Pedestrian Malls,” to Chapter 20, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” of Redwood City Municipal Code;
2. Adopt a resolution establishing a pedestrian mall on Broadway between Jefferson Avenue and Main Street and on Redwood Creek between the Main Street Parking Lot and the Marshall Garage; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Parking Fund Expenditure Budget to increase budget by $400,000 for contract costs associated with the construction cost of the Broadway Pedestrian Mall Improvement Project.
The motion passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Howard absent.
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10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended
A. City Council Report of Meeting/Conference Attendance
Council Members Eakin, Martinez Saballos, Aguirre, Sturken, and Mayor Gee reported on the April 19-21 Chamber San Mateo County’s annual Progress Seminar in Sonoma.
Council Member Eakin reported on the April 3 SFO Roundtable meeting, April 11 Sequoia Award recipient Ken Rolandelli, and advised drivers to use caution when driving around Caltrans road workers.
Council Member Sturken reported on the April 18 Commute.org meeting.
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Climate Action Sub-Committee – Mayor Gee gave an update.
B. 101/84 Project Ad Hoc Committee – Mayor Gee gave an update.
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz reported on the May 4 Pride & Beautification Committee’s annual cleanup, and an emergency authorization to repair a sewer main line section near Custom Truck, and at Veterans and Chestnut.
11. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Gee read a biography on former Redwood City City Attorney David E. Schricker, and adjourned the meeting in his memory at 10:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Approved at the June 10, 2024 City Council meeting.