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MAYOR ELMER MARTÍNEZ SABALLOS APPROVED MINUTES
VICE MAYOR KAIA EAKIN
COUNCIL MEMBER ISABELLA CHU 1017 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
COUNCIL MEMBER JEFF GEE REDWOOD CITY, CA
COUNCIL MEMBER DIANE HOWARD
COUNCIL MEMBER MARCELLA PADILLA
COUNCIL MEMBER CHRIS STURKEN
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 10, 2025 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Vice Mayor Eakin and Mayor Martínez Saballos.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Yessika Castro.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Howard led the Pledge of Allegiance
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Proclamation recognizing Black History Month – Domini Hoskins Museum founder, Carolyn Hoskins gave her remarks and 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:
• Victor Torreano
• Roni Ben-David
• Bill Newell
• Deborah Darling
• Angela Steyer
• Christopher Civil
• Jim Coffman
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• Jana Jacobs
• Andy and Dori Johnston
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
6.A. Designation of authority to execute agreements related to the State Route 84 (Woodside Road)/U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project (304) Reso 16277
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 (304)
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 (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and accept two _________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL February 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3
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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 (304) Reso 16278
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 (304)
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 (304)
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.
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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 (304)
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. (304)
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 (304)
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 _________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL February 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
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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
(301) Ord. 2544
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 (301)
6.L. Approve claims and checks from February 10, 2025 to February 24, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through February 24, 2025 (303)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. STAFF REPORTS - None
9. CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
9.A. City Council Referral: Consideration of a resolution of support for San Mateo County Measure A (301) Reso 16279
City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz gave an overview of the referral process.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Eliot Storch
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• Sean Harper
• Vanessa Lemus Tapia
• Sheila Domdoma
• Bill Newell
• Desiree Green
• Drew Lobo
• Mirella Osuna
• Nancy Goodban
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)
Motion and second, Howard and Chu to 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 , passed 6 -0-1 by electronic vote, with Gee recused.
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
10.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended
A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
• Mayor Martínez Saballos reminded the community that the City is seeking applications for various Boards, Commissions and Committees. The application period is open through March 30 with City Council interviews and appointments to follow.
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• Council Member Howard reminded everyone that the Pride and Beautification committee is always looking for volunteers, no application or interview necessary.
• Vice Mayor Eakin reported that on January 16 she attended an art exhibition and pendant making at the Yard Coffee.
• Council Member Sturken reported that on January 22 he attended the Cal Cities Economic Development & Housing Commission in Sacramento.
10.B. City Council Committee Reports
Mayor Martínez Saballos announced the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness, comprised of Council Members Chu, Gee and Sturken to develop recommendations for the City Council on addressing camping on public property. The committee will begin mee ting this month and is expected to meet for about three months.
A. 84/101 Ad Hoc Committee - Mayor Martínez Saballos gave an update.
10.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz reported on the following:
• On February 8 a fire was detected and extinguished at 112 Vera Avenue; a location for which the City has received a proposal for a 178 -unit, 100% affordable housing development. No injuries were reported . According to the applicant there is no delay expected to the proposed project as a result of the fire.
• A reminder to the community that Main Street will be closed for the next four weeks for repaving related to the Elco Yards project.
• The City released its latest blog related to local effort around Homelessness. The blog highlighted the fact that Redwood City has seen a drop in homelessness by nearly 23% while the County has experienced an increase in homelessness.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A. Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 20 cases
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There was no public comment.
At 7:15 p.m., the City Council convened Closed Session to discuss the following:
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.
There was no reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the City Council meeting on February 24, 2025.