Elmer Martínez Saballos, Mayor
Kaia Eakin, Vice Mayor
Isabella Chu, Council Member
Jeff Gee, Council Member
Diane Howard, Council Member
Marcella Padilla, 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, February 10, 2025
6:00 PM
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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 Howard
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Proclamation recognizing Black History Month
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 7
6.A. Designation of authority to execute agreements related to the State Route 84 (Woodside Road)/U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project Recommendation:
By motion, authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the Caltrans Cooperative Agreement for this Project regarding right-of-way (R/W) grant funding to enable timely availability of awarded grant funds for R/W capital to the City.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Final acceptance of Roosevelt Avenue Quick-Build Traffic Calming Project, a primarily grant-funded project established to reduce vehicle speeds and increase safety for all road users on Roosevelt Avenue
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Roosevelt Avenue Quick-Build Traffic Calming Project and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
The Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines per Section 15301 (Class 1) because the Project consists of maintenance and repair of existing facilities with no expansion of the existing use or capacity. Caltrans determined that the Project is a Categorical Exclusion under code 23 CFR 771.117 (c), activity (c) (3), construction of bicycle and pedestrian lanes, paths, and facilities under the NEPA.
6.C. Grant of easements
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and accept two easements and authorize staff to record the easements after execution.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Join San Mateo County HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Consortium to reduce administrative burden associated with acceptance of federal HOME funds
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement of the San Mateo County HOME Consortium between the County of San Mateo, and the Cities of South San Francisco and San Mateo for the Program Years 2026, 2027 and 2028 with automatic renewals every 3 years, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment and to take all actions necessary to effectuate joining the San Mateo County HOME Consortium.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. Agreement for Services with H2O Solutions, L.L.C. for water storage tank inspection and cleaning services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with H2O Solutions, L.L.C. for water storage tank inspection and cleaning services through June 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000, including City Manager authority to extend the agreement for one additional two-year term through June 2027, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Agreement with Dropcountr, Inc. for a water use portal Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dropcountr, Inc. for a customer water use portal in a total contract amount not to exceed $367,057, with the term beginning on April 6, 2024 and ending on September 4, 2029.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Award Courthouse Square Fountain Bowl and Lighting Replacement Project to Pacific Water Art, Inc. in the amount of $271,600; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 15% of the amount awarded in an amount not to exceed $40,740 for a total amount of $312,340
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract for the Courthouse Square Fountain Bowl and Lighting Replacement Project to Pacific Water Art, Inc. of Mountain View, CA for their responsive and responsible low total bid of $271,600; and authorize the City Manager or their designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 15% of the amount awarded in an amount not to exceed $40,740 for a total amount of $312,340.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction
6.H. Amendment No. 1 to Technology Services Agreement with Buildingeye, Inc.
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Technology Services Agreement with Buildingeye, Inc., increasing the not-to- exceed amount by $50,000 and amending the scope of services, for a total not- to-exceed contract amount of $148,350 from April 24, 2024 through April 23, 2028.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.I. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Services with Gilbane Building Company for project management services, and Amendment No. 6 to Agreement for Services with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for construction administration services for the Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center- YMCA Project, for extended time and services due to construction delays Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 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 $325,820, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,644,258; and
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with ELS Architecture and Urban Design for construction administration services for a not-to exceed amount of $204,175, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $9,811,236.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.J. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 to adopt new prohibitions on smoking in public places, expand and strengthen the enforcement and penalty provisions, and conform with state law
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) to adopt new prohibitions on smoking in public places, expand and strengthen the enforcement and penalty provisions, and conform with state law.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.K. Approve January 27, 2025 City Council Minutes
6.L. Approve claims and checks from February 10, 2025 to February 24, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through February 24, 2025
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. STAFF REPORTS - None
9. CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL Page 197
9.A. City Council Referral: Consideration of a resolution of support for San Mateo County Measure A
Recommendation:
Receive referral from Mayor Martínez Saballos and either:
1. Direct staff to conduct research and analysis and schedule the resolution for future City Council consideration, or
2. Determine that sufficient public notice has been provided, and sufficient information has been received by the City Council and adopt the proposed resolution of support for Measure A.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 202
10.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. 84/101 Ad Hoc Committee
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. CLOSED SESSION Page 203
11.A. Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 20 cases
SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 20 cases.
12. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025