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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
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, July 15, 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, Howard, Martinez Saballos, Sturken, Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica, and Mayor Gee.
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. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Proclamation recognizing Disability Pride Month
Angela Piazza accepted the proclamation.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND ON
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Todd Freeman
• Amy Buckmaster
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gee stated that due to belonging to the homeowners association adjacent to area identified in item 6C, he has a conflict of interest and therefore will be recusing from voting on that item.
Motion and second, Howard and Espinoza Garnica , to approve all items on the Consent __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ JULY 15, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2
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Calendar, except for item 6C, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
Motion and second, Martinez Saballos and Howard, to approve item 6C, passed 6 -0-1 by electronic vote, with Mayor Gee recused.
6.A. Amendments to Agreements for Services with True North Compliance Services. Inc. (True North), West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3), and TRB and Associates, Inc. (TRB) to provide additional capacity to maintain customer service levels during high- volume periods and to provide specialized expertise
(304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the following contract amendments for on -
call professional services for the Community Development & Transportation Department – Building Division:
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with True North Compliance Services, Inc. to increase compensation by $1,000,000 over a 2 -year period for a total contract amount of $2,000,000;
2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. to increase compensation by $1,738,560 over a 2-year period for a total contract amount of $4,038,560; and
3. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with TRB and Associates, Inc. to increase compensation by $200,000 over a 2-year period for a total contract amount of $400,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Award of Contract to Cratus, Inc. for Redwood City Recycled Water Project Main City Distribution System - Phase 2.C.1, with funding from the Water Capital Projects Fund, to expand the recycled water system and enhance the resiliency of the City’s water supply (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the standard form construction contract documents and award a contract for the Redwood City Recycled Water Project Main City Distribution System - Phase 2.C.1 to Cratus, Inc. of San Francisco, CA in the amount of $1,673,600; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 20 percent of the original contract amount, for a total amount not to exceed $2,008,320.
CEQA:
Mitigated Negative Declaration
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6.C. Levy of Fiscal Year 2024 -25 benefit assessments for the Redwood Shores Landscape Maintenance District 1995-1 formed to maintain public areas and facilities benefiting the Lido neighborhood (304) Reso 16228 (0041)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution requesting and authorizing the County Controller to Levy the Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 for the Redwood Shores Landscape Maintenance District No. 1995-1 in the amount of $301,312 and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such assessments.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.D. Levy of benefit assessments for Fisc al Year 2024 -25 for the Seaport Boulevard Landscape Maintenance District (304) Reso 16229 (0043)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution requesting and authorizing the County Controller to levy the Benefit Assessments for the Seaport Boulevard Landscape Maintenance District in the amount of $212,500 and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such assessments for the tax roll year 2024-2025.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.E. Adopt a resolution authorizing the display of the Disability Pride Flag from July 16 -26, 2024 in honor of National Disability Pride Month (301) Reso 16230 (0042)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the display of the Disability Pride Flag in July 16-26, 2024 in honor of National Disability Pride Month.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Agreement for Services with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates (HDL) to provide technical support to assist the City in administering its cannabis-related programs, with services funded by the annual permit fee pai d by cannabis retailers (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year Agreement for Services with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates, to provide subject matter expertise __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ JULY 15, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4
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and technical support on cannabis management services, for initial one -year term beginning July 2024, through July 2025 for a not- to-exceed amount of $119,400, and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement for two additional one -year terms in an amount not to exceed $125,400 for the first extension and $131,700 for the second extension, through July 20, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $376,500.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with Gilbane Building Company for project management services, and Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Services with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for construction administration ser vices for the
Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center -YMCA Project, for extended time and services due to construction delays (304) Reso 16231
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Gilbane Building Company for project management services for the Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center for a not -to-exceed amount of $695,460, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,318,438;
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for construction administration services for a not -to-exceed amount of $362,635, for a t otal not -to- exceed amount of $9,607,061; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation amendment to the FY 2024 -2025 General Fund budget to increase expenditures in the amount of $1,058,095 for professional services costs associated with the Veteran s Memorial Building/Senior Center- YMCA Project.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.H. Approve June 24, 2024 City Council Minutes (301)
6.I. Approve claims and checks from July 15, 2024 to July 22, 2024 and the usual and necessary payments through July 22, 2024 (303)
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7. STAFF REPORTS
7.A. Informational public meeting for a proposed 100% affordable housing development project at 112 Vera Avenue consistent with State law requirements (SB 35/SB 423) for a streamlined, ministerial review process
Community Development Director Jeff Schwob introduced the item and Senior Planner Apollo Rojas gave the presentation.
Project applicant, Integrated Community Development’s Senior Vice President Jake Lingo gave a presentation.
The following members of the public gave public comment:
• Nels Delander
• John Davey
• Filip Crnogorac
• Tina Kyriakis
• Maria Baricevic
• Vishu Malhotra
• Rosanne Foust
• Corey Smith
• MJ Davey
• Liza Bizzaro
• Ken Chan
Recommendation:
Hold an informational public meeting to provide an opportunity for the public and the City Council to comment on the development prior to the applicant submitting an application consistent with State law requirements under SB 35/ SB 423. No formal action on the project will be taken at the meeting.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
An informational public meeting was held. No formal action was taken on the project.
8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
Mayor Gee confirmed that the Council approved item 6E on the agenda, authorizing the Disability Pride Flag to be raised at Courthouse Square on Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m.
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8.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences and Meetings Attended
A. City Council Report of Meeting/Conference Attendance Council Member Eakin reported that she and Council Member Martinez Saballos attended the July 11 San Mateo County Family Justice Center Community Forum on Domestic Violence.
8.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. 2x2x2 RCSD and SUHSD Meeting – Council Member Eakin gave an update.
B. Business License Tax Ad Hoc Committee – Council Member Aguirre gave an update.
8.C. City Manager Update (Oral) Update – City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz gave the following updates:
• The San Mateo County Elections office completed verification of signatures of the initiative to i mpose additional rent control and j ust cause eviction limits in Redwood City, and due to receiving an insufficient number of valid signatures, the petition did not qualify for the November 2024 ballot • Announced and welcomed the City’s new Engineering & Transportation Director Tanisha Werner
• Announced the City’s Household Hazardous Waste d isposal event on July 27 – appointments can be made via the City’s website
Mayor Gee announced that the meeting will be adjourned immediately following the Closed Session item, and that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Leah Nelson Ezray. Council Member Howard read a tribute to Leah Nelson Ezray.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.A. Closed session regarding Workers’ Compensation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956 and labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
There was no public comment.
The City Council convened Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Litigation has been initiated formally pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9:
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Name of Cases: Wade Green v. City of Redwood City – Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ADJ10485056,
ADJ16080700, ADJ16080234, ADJ16080733, and
ADJ18034042
Joseph O’Gorman v. City of Redwood City – Workers’
Compensation Appeals Board ADJ8757859,
ADJ10544225, ADJ11011531, ADJ12766002,
ADJ13750722, ADJ13396500, and ADJ17319459
Scott Boynton v. City of Redwood City – Workers’
Compensation Appeals Board ADJ11097548,
ADJ16779632, ADJ16780084, ADJ1897069 5, and
ADJ17577352
2. 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: San Mateo County Fire Fighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2400
Redwood City Police Officers Association
Redwood City Police Supervisors' Association
There was no reportable action.
10. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Gee adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Approved at the July 22, 2024 City Council meeting.