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
Council Member Aguirre participating remotely
from the following location:
867 Edgewood Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 23, 2024
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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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. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Presentation by San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana on long COVID impacts and vaccination updates
4.B. Welcoming Star Awards
4.C. Career Online High School Program graduate recognition
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 8
6.A. Tentative Agreement between the City of Redwood City and the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2400 (IAFF), and amendments to the City of Redwood City's Classification and Wage and Salary Plan to update the salary range for classifications represented by IAFF, and for the Fire Fighter Trainee classification
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve Tentative Agreement relative to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2400 (IAFF) bargaining unit, for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City's Classification and Salary and Wage Plan for classifications represented by IAFF and the Fire Fighter Trainee classification.
3. Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation amendment to the FY 2024- 2025 General Fund budget to increase expenditures in the amount of $531,850 for increased salary and benefit costs related to the IAFF Agreement that begins in Fiscal Year 2024-25
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. $2 million grant application for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)’s Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail (SR2TBT) Program for preliminary engineering and environmental study of segments of the Bay Trail Gap Closure Project
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Regional Measure 3 Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Funding for the Bay Trail Gap Closure Project.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Duane Street
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Duane Street.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.D. Award of contract to McNabb Construction, Inc. and Park Associates doing business as (Dba) Park Planet for the Jardin de Ninos Park Expansion Project and supply of metal frame structure, with funding from Park Impact Fees, grants, and Capital Improvement Program funds, to expand the parks services in the City's Stambaugh-Heller Neighborhood
Recommendation:
1. By motion, award a contract, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the standard form construction contract documents, for the Jardin De Ninos Park Expansion Project to McNabb Construction, Inc. of Lafayette, CA in the amount of $491,491; and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, for a total amount not to exceed $540,640; and
2. By motion, award a contract, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the standard form construction contract documents, for the supply of metal frame structure to Park Associates Dba Park Planet of Red Bluff, CA in the amount of $159,856; and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, for a total amount not to exceed $175,842.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures; and Class 4. Minor alterations to land
6.E. Final acceptance of the Hawes Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Hawes Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project, and authorize the release of bonds and the retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Final acceptance of the 1525 Connecticut Drive Creek Wall Repair Project at Redwood Creek
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the 1525 Connecticut Drive Creek Wall Repair Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Extend fee waiver deadline and approve proposed plan to gain compliance with the Outdoor Business Program
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution extending the deadline to qualify for a “use of space” fee waiver for Outdoor Business Activity Permits for parklets and sidewalk cafes; and
2. By motion, approve proposed plan to gain compliance from non-compliant businesses.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.H. Consent to Assignment Agreement with Renne Public Law Group dba Renne Public Policy Group to California Public Policy Group to provide State legislative advocacy and grant writing consulting services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Consent to Assignment Agreement with Renne Public Law Group dba Renne Public Policy Group and California Public Policy Group.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.I. Agreement for Services with the Redwood City School District for $1,184,298 for 2024-2025 extended day learning services funded by State grants and participant fees (no General Fund contribution required) Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Services with the Redwood City School District for $1,184,298 for 2024-2025 extended day learning services.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.J. Agreement for Services with Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. to provide disposal services for soils and mixed material construction debris Recommendation:
By motion, determine that due to the nature of services, a competitive bidding process is not likely to serve the best interest of the City, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Browning- Ferris Industries of California, Inc. to provide disposal services for soils and mixed material construction debris for a two-year term through 2026 in an amount not to exceed $560,000, including City Manager authority to extend the agreement for two additional two-year terms through 2030 for $576,800 and $594,104 each extension respectively, for a potential aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $1,730,904 (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.K. Agreement for Services with Lockworks Unlimited, Inc. for annual access control system management and on-call locksmith services to maintain operability of access software and hardware for City facilities through December 31, 2029
Recommendation:
By motion, determine that due to nature of the products and support services, competitive bidding is not likely to serve the best interests of the City or result in the lowest price, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for services through December 31, 2029 with Lockworks Unlimited, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $711,592 (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.L. Master Purchase Agreement with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. dba AWP Safety to supply traffic signs, safety products, and related services Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Purchase Agreement for as-needed traffic supplies and services with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. dba AWP Safety for a one-year term through 2025 in an amount not to exceed $130,000, including City Manager authority to extend the agreement for two additional two-year periods through 2029, for an aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $690,187.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.M. Approve September 9, 2024 City Council Minutes
6.N. Approve claims and checks from September 23, 2024 to October 14, 2024 and the usual and necessary payments through October 14, 2024
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. STAFF REPORTS Page 245
8.A. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 18 (Local Improvements & Planning) and 27A (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Program), and repealing and replacing Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Subdivisions), to conform to current laws, provide greater streamlining of subdivision applications, and improve flexibility to accommodate housing developments
Recommendation:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Local Improvements & Planning) and Chapter 27A (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Program) of the Redwood City Municipal Code, and repealing and replacing Chapter 30 (Subdivisions); and
2. Adopt resolution adopting updated Green Infrastructure Development Standards for new building and substantial commercial remodels in accordance with Chapters 12 and 27A of the Redwood City Municipal Code.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. STUDY SESSIONS Page 333
9.A. Study Session on tobacco regulations including the permitting and monitoring of tobacco retailers in the City of Redwood City and smoking in the public right of way
Recommendation:
Receive the staff presentation and provide input on community engagement and analysis desired to inform City regulation and enforcement of tobacco retailers and whether the City Council has interest in regulating smoking in the public right of way.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences and Meetings Attended A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Utilities Sub-Committee
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2024