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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, October 28, 2024 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gee called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Aguirre, Eakin, Martinez Saballos, Sturken, Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica and Mayor Gee. Council Member Howard absent.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Yessika Castro.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Eakin led the pledge of allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Recognition of 2024 Dragon Boat Novice Race winners from Orion Mandarin Immersion School
Ashley Peterson from the Orion Mandarin Immersion School parent team accepted the Certificate of Recognition.
4.B. Proclamation recognizing Library Division Manager Liz Meeks upon 50 years of service
Liz Meeks, Library Division Manager 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 provided comments:
• Pamela Estes
• Chris Robell
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6. 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 Council Member Howard absent.
6.A. Amendment No. 13 to the Sanitary Sewage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement (304) Reso 16249
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 13 to the Sanitary Sewage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Final acceptance of the Emergency Veterans Sanitary Sewer Repairs and Replacement Project (Phase 1) (304)
Recommendation:
1. By motion, accept the Emergency Veterans Sanitary Sewer Repairs and Replacement Project (Phase 1) and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures; and
2. By motion, approve the City Manager’s emergency action and determine that the Emergency Veterans Sanitary Sewer Repairs and Replacement Project (Phase 1) was necessary to respond to the emergency, retroactively authorize the City Manager’s execution of the construction contracts with Casey Construction, Inc. for $1,503,414.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for extension of water and sanitary sewer services to 890 Upland Road, APN 058-272-120 (304) Reso 16250
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) requesting approval for extension of water and sanitary sewer services to 890 Upland Road, APN 058 -272-120, outside of the City's jurisdictional __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 28, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3
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boundary.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for extension of sanitary sewer service to 2835 Brewster Avenue (304) Reso 16251
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) requesting approval for extension of sanitary sewer services to 2835 Brewster Avenue (APN 058-253-290) outside of the City’s jurisdictional boundary.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. Parcel map and associated agreements for the 557 E. Bayshore development by Redwood Crossing LLC (304)
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve Parcel Map 2024-004 for the 557 E. Bayshore development at 557 E. Bayshore Road;
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Redwood Crossing LLC, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney;
3. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with Redwood Crossing LLC, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney;
4. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Maintenance Improvement Agreement with Redwood Crossing LLC, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney;
5. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Redwood Crossing LLC, for the affordable units in Building A and subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney, and take all actions necessary to carry out the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; and
6. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Redwood Crossing LLC, for the affordable units in Building B and subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney, and take all actions necessary to carry out the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 28, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4
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CEQA:
Environmental Impact Report
6.F. Agreement for Services with Brainfuse, LLC for online homework help and tutoring services (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year Agreement for Services with Brainfuse, LLC for Online Homework Help and Tutoring Services for a flat-rate amount of $22,000 per year for a total contract amount of $66,000 from October 2024 to October 2027, and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement for two additional two-year terms in an amount not to exceed $88,000, through October 2031, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $154,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Approve October 14, 2024 City Council Minutes (301)
6.H. Approve claims and checks from October 28, 2024 to November 4, 2024 and the usual and necessary payments through November 4, 2024 (303)
7. STAFF REPORTS - None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Gee stated that due to serving on the Governing Board of one of the tenants at the project site, he has a conflict of interest for items 8A and 8B and will be recused from voting on both items.
Council Member Eakin stated that due to owning property that is proximate to the proposed project at 847 Woodside Road, she has a conflict of interest with items 8A and 8B and will be recused from voting on both items.
8.A. Consideration of a new 72-unit affordable housing development project (71 affordable units with 1 manager’s unit) at 847 Woodside Road (402) Reso 16252 Reso 16253
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the staff presentation.
The applicant, Dixie Baus from Eden Housing gave a presentation.
Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public gave public comment:
• Carol Kelso
• Cath Trindle
• Shishir Bhat
• Nicholas Kennen
• Anthony Lazarus
• Jason May
• Griffin Evans
• Kristin Barclay
• Laird Bennion
• Joanne Price
• Krista Hanson
• Jesus Magaña
• Vathanak Heang
• Delia Smith
• Ardash Sivaprasad
• Kharis Templeman
• Wes Peisch
• James Lloyd (CalHDF)
• Max Mautner
• Ellen Hill
• Sam Jackson
• Annmarie Bustamante
• Simona Vallone
• Clara Jaeckel
• Katie Goetz
Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution determining that environmental review of the 847 Woodside Project has been completed pursuant to Section 15168 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the 847 Woodside project including an Architectural __________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ October 28, 2024 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6
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Permit (AP2023-030), Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (TM2023 -006), Density Bonus with associated Concessions and Waivers, subject to Conditions of Approval; an Affordable Housing Plan and Affordable Housing Land Donation Agreement.
CEQA:
Project Consistent with General Plan or Zoning (Section 15183)
Motion and second, Aguirre and Martinez Saballos, to adopt a resolution determining that environmental review of the 847 Woodside Project has been completed pursuant to Section 15168 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, passed 4-0-3 by electronic vote, with Mayor Gee and Council Member Eakin recused, and Council Member Howard absent.
Motion and second, Martinez Saballos and Sturken, to adopt a resolution approving the 847 Woodside project including an Architectural Permit (AP2023 - 030), Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map (TM2023- 006), Density Bonus with associated Concessions and Waivers, subject to Conditions of Approval; an Affordable Housing Plan and Affordable Housing Land Donation Agreement, passed 4- 0-3 by electronic vote, with Mayor Gee and Council Member Eakin recused, and Council Member Howard absent.
8.B. Consideration of a new approximately 256,205 sq. ft. development project, which includes 238,300 sq. ft. of office, 10,060 sq. ft. of retail, a 1,000 sq. ft. community room and a 715 sq. ft. storage closet and also includes a 12,085 sq. ft. publicly accessible plaza open space at 1900 Broadway (Gatekeeper Project) (613) Reso 16254 Reso 16255
Reso 16256
Reso 16257
Community Development Director Jeff Schwob introduce d the item, and Contract Principal Planner Darryl Boyd gave the staff presentation.
The applicant, Mark Murray from Lane Partners gave a presentation.
Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public gave public comment:
• Robert Baxter
• Susie Peyton
• Betsy Halaby
• Victor Torreano
• Thomas Gomez
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• John Medina
• Ali Ahmad
• Raj Sharda
• Florence Ortiz
• Katie Cheng
• Pati Ortiz
• Veronica Escamez
• Wendy (Casa Circulo Cultural)
• Lilli Milton
• Daniela Gasparini
• Kelly Kristal
• Larry Moody
• Amy Buckmaster
• Marcus Gilmour
Vice Mayor Espinoza-Garnica closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution determining that environmental review of the 1900 Broadway Project has been completed pursuant to Section 15168 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Adopt a resolution adopting amendments to the General Plan Mixed Use -Downtown Designation for property located at 1900 Broadway;
3. Adopt a resolution adopting an amendment to the Downtown Precise Plan for property located at 1900 Broadway;
4. Adopt a resolution approving the 1900 Broadway Project including an Affordable Housing Plan, Affordable Housing Partner, Land Donation, and Affordable Housing Land Donation Agreement; a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, a Downtown Planned Community Permit, and a Use Permit, subject to Conditions of Approval); and
5. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Lane Partners (1900 Broadway).
CEQA:
Project Consistent with General Plan or Zoning (Section 15183)
Motion and second, Aguirre and Martinez Saballos, to adopt a resolution determining that environmental review of the 1900 Broadway Project has been completed pursuant to Section 15168 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, passed 4-0-3 by electronic vote, with Mayor Gee and Council Member Eakin recused, and Council Member Howard absent.
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Motion and second, Sturken and Martinez Saballos, to:
• Adopt a resolution adopting amendments to the General Plan Mixed Use - Downtown Designation for property located at 1900 Broadway; • Adopt a resolution adopting an amendment to the Downtown Precise Plan for property located at 1900 Broadway;
• Adopt a resolution approving the 1900 Broadway Project including an Affordable Housing Plan, Affordable Housing Partner, Land Donation, and Affordable Housing Land Donation Agreement; a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, a Downtown Planned Community Permit, and a Use Permit, subject to Conditions of Approval); and
• Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Lane Partners (1900 Broadway).
The motion passed 4-0-3 by electronic vote, with Mayor Gee and Council Member Eakin recused, and Council Member Howard absent.
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
9.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings/Conferences Attended
A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
Vice Mayor Espinoza- Garnica reported on the October 19 45 th Annual Palestine
Cultural Day.
Council Member Eakin , Council Member Sturken, and Mayor Gee reported on the October 16-18 CalCities Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.
Mayor Gee announced that at the conference, the City of Redwood City received the Beacon Award for Equity and Engagement in Sustainability and Climate, under the category of Innovation and Leadership Award, for outreach and engagement of the City’s Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning Study, led by the Public Works Services Department.
9.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Governance Sub-Committee - Council Member Martinez Saballos gave an update.
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9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz reported on the following:
• Second Harvest Food Bank will no longer provide turkeys for Thanksgiving; please consider making a donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank. • October 26 -November 1 Dia de Los Muertos annual exhibit of traditional ofrendas, artwork, and sugar skulls at the Downtown Library, sponsored by Friends of the Library
• Increased efforts at Sequoia Station and Caltrain Station related to cleaning and security. LifeMoves will provide support and training to those in need.
10. CLOSED SESSION
There was no public comment.
At 8:59 p.m., the City Council convened Closed Session to discuss the following:
There was no reportable action.
11. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Gee adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Approved at the November 4, 2024, City Council Meeting.