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 25, 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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PUBLIC COMMENT: All public comments are subject to a 2-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Mayor, in accordance with the City Council's Guide to Communications & Business, available here.
Public comment is accepted in person at the physical meeting location, or via email to [email protected]. If submitting comments by email, please indicate the corresponding agenda item number in the subject line. Emailed comments within the City’s subject matter jurisdiction received by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date may be read into the record during the meeting at the Mayor’s discretion and in any event will be made part of the final meeting record.
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 Martinez Saballos
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 10
6.A. Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2024 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the City's Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2024.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Final acceptance of the Redwood Avenue Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Improvement Project, a partially grant-funded project established to increase safety and accessibility for people walking, riding bikes, and driving along Redwood Avenue
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Redwood Avenue Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Improvement 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.C. Final acceptance of construction improvements for the development at 1175 Marshall Street / 905 Maple Street and release of associated bonds Recommendation:
By motion, accept the construction improvements for the development at 1175 Marshall Street / 905 Maple Street and authorize release of the bonds in accordance with the Demolition Agreement and Improvement Agreement.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Final acceptance of construction improvements for the development at 1250 Edgewood Road and release of associated bonds
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the construction improvements for the development at 1250 Edgewood Road and authorize release of the bonds in accordance with the Improvement Agreement.
CEQA:
Negative Declaration
6.E. Final acceptance of the Redwood Shores Library Fan Coil Retrofitting Project Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Redwood Shores Library Fan Coil Retrofitting Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.F. Final acceptance of the Police Department Emergency Lobby Door Replacement Project
Recommendation:
By motion, approve the City Manager's emergency action and determine replacement of Police Department’s lobby door was necessary to respond to the emergency, retroactively authorize the City Manager's execution of a Construction Agreement with Allegion Access Technologies LLC in an amount not to exceed $22,725, accept the project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.G. Temporary removal of existing floating dock and associated utilities to limit public health and safety issues and City costs while the City conducts community engagement on use of City property in the Inner Harbor Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the temporary removal of the existing floating dock and associated utilities at Docktown Marina while the City conducts community engagement on use of City property in the Inner Harbor.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
6.H. Resolution authorizing the submission of a funding application for the Bay Road Complete Street Rehabilitation Project – One Bay Area Grant 3 (OBAG 3) Program
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for $3,806,790 in funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurance to complete the project.
CEQA:
Actions associated with adopting a resolution of support and accepting funding do not constitute a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines section 15378(b)(4). Future construction of the project will be categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Class 1 (“Existing Facilities”) for the repair and maintenance of existing highways and streets with negligible or no expansion of an existing use. As it is required for the federally funded projects, this project is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA documents will be prepared and submitted to Caltrans at the 65% design stage.
6.I. Tentative Agreement for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of Redwood City and the bargaining unit represented by the Redwood City Police Officers’ Association (RCPOA) Amendments to the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan, and Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment due to increased salary and benefit costs
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve Tentative Agreement relative to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the RCPOA, for the period of August 26, 2024 through August 29, 2027;
2. Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan for classifications represented by RCPOA and unrepresented Police Officer Trainee classification; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation amendment to the FY 2024- 2025 general fund budget to increase expenditures in the amount of $705,000 for increased salary and benefit costs related to the RCPOA Successor Memorandum of Understanding and unrepresented Police Officer Trainee classification that begin in FY 2024-25.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.J. Agreement for the City of Redwood City to provide financial and accounting services to South Bayside Waste Management Authority
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with South Bayside Waste Management Authority for the City of Redwood City to provide financial and accounting services in an amount not to exceed $281,526, for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, with the term beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.K. Parcel Map and Associated Agreements for the development at 500 Broadway Stanford Health Care, Block E
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve the Parcel map for the merger at 500 Broadway of Stanford Health Care Block E;
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Stanford Health Care;
3. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Stanford Health Care; and
4. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement with Stanford Health Care.
CEQA:
Environmental Impact Report
6.L. Award contract to Wilsey Ham Engineers to complete the design for the Core Sewer Capacity Improvement Project, which will upsize current sewer infrastructure near downtown Redwood City
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Services with Wilsey Ham Engineers to develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and provide civil engineering consulting services for the Core Sewer Capacity Improvement Project in the amount of $655,911 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10% of the contract amount, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $721,502.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.M. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with Tetra Tech, Inc. for professional emergency management services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide professional emergency management services for an amount not to exceed $150,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $250,000, from September 2022 through September 2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.N. Amendment No. 2 to the Joint Use of Facilities Agreement with the Redwood City School District (RCSD) adding Hoover Gymnasium at Hoover School to the Joint Use of Facilities Agreement
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Joint Use Agreement between the Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City with the same term as stated in the original Joint Use of Facilities Agreement executed on November 12, 2012 of twenty years (20) from its original date of execution, with automatic renewals every five (5) years unless terminated earlier. There is no fee associated with this agreement.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.O. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Lane Partners (1900 Broadway)
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt 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)
6.P. Approve November 4, 2024 City Council Minutes
6.Q. Approve claims and checks from November 25, 2024 to December 9, 2024 and the usual and necessary payments through December 9, 2024
7. CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL Page 796
7.A. City Council Referral: Future consideration of an ordinance restricting the use of City resources to assist or cooperate with immigration authorities Recommendation:
Discuss whether to direct staff to return at a future meeting with an ordinance restricting the use of City resources to assist or cooperate with immigration authorities.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS Page 809
9.A. Amendments to the Executive Management Summary of Benefits, and amendments to the City of Redwood City's Classification and Wage and Salary Plan
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
1. Amending the Executive Management Summary of Benefits including title change to Summary of Compensation and Terms of Employment for the Executive Management Employee Group effective November 25, 2024; and
2. Amending the City of Redwood City Classification and Wage and Salary Plan to update salary ranges for City Council Appointed and Executive Management positions.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.B. Amend City Attorney’s employment agreement to increase severance pay provided if the City Council terminates employment
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the sixth amendment to the employment agreement for the City Attorney to adjust severance pay from six months to nine months.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 854
10.A. Accept 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the 2024 City Council meeting calendar.
10.B. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
10.C. City Council Committee Reports
A. Climate Action Sub-Committee
B. Utilities Sub-Committee
10.D. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. CLOSED SESSION Page 856
11.A. Closed session regarding 1) Labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6; 2) Existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9; and 3) Initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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: Redwood City Management Employees Association Service Employees International Union Local 521
Chief Officers Association
Redwood City Police Supervisors' Association
Executive Management
Confidential Employees
2. 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.
Name of Cases:
Nicholas Perna v. City of Redwood City – Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ADJ4503717, ADJ7222732, ADJ9734499, ADJ10039421, ADJ10723350, ADJ12377589, ADJ15599974, ADJ18829138, ADJ19123794
Jessica Egan v. City of Redwood City – Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ADJ17342506
James DeMattei v. City of Redwood City – Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ADJ77337733, ADJ9761847, ADJ11992321, ADJ17214745, and ADJ19714159 Chris Bianchini v. City of Redwood City – Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ADJ11333729, ADJ18548791, ADJ17680652, ADJ18549313, and ADJ18549541 Angela McGibney v. City of Redwood City – Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ADJ9085761, ADJ10538904, ADJ16546085
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 case.
12. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2024