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:
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Meeting ID: 994 8182 5639
Council Member Gee participating remotely
from the following location:
Mexico City Marriott Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
276 Col Juarez
Mexico City, MEX
Council Member Howard participating remotely
from the following location:
907 Katherine Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING *AMENDED* AGENDA (Item 7C – Attachment C) Monday, April 28, 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 Chu
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Recognition of winners of the Climate Action and Climate Resiliency Video Contest by the City of Redwood City's Public Works Division
4.B. Public Service Recognition Week May 4-10, 2025
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 10
6.A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2024
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Streamline the process for requesting approval for new or extended water and/or sanitary sewer services within the City of Redwood City’s utility service areas by adopting a master resolution for future requests Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing applications to the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Mateo County requesting approval for new or extended water and/or sewer services to the affected territory outside jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 56133.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Modifications to the Police Advisory Committee (PAC) ordinance to align with other boards, commissions, and committees by reducing the number of
members from 11 to 7, with staggered four-year terms, and appointing all seats by majority vote of the full City Council, as recommended by the Governance Sub-Committee
Recommendation:
Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance Amending Section 2.114 (Police Advisory Committee) of Chapter 2, Article IX of the Redwood City Municipal Code to Reduce the Number of Seats, Modify the Manner in which Members are Appointed, as recommended by the Governance Sub-Committee.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.D. Agreement for Services with Betts Company for repair services and parts for trailers and heavy-duty trucks
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a four-year Agreement for Services with Betts Company for repair services and parts for trailers and heavy-duty trucks through 2029 in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with InfoSend, Inc. for eBusiness services, data processing, and print and mail services for utility billing
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with InfoSend, Inc. extending the agreement for a period of one year for the not-to-exceed amount of $105,000, for a total not- to-exceed contract amount of $780,000 from April 28, 2016 to April 27, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3) to provide additional capacity to maintain customer service levels during high-volume periods and maintain specialized expertise by a reallocation of budgeted funds from other contracted consulting firms to WC3 given their ability to provide the requested services and expertise Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. to increase compensation by $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,538,560 for on-call professional services for the Community Development Department – Building Division expiring on July 26, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with Woodard & Curran for the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with Woodard & Curran Inc. to prepare a Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, covering the time period April 28, 2025 until completion of services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $296,800, and authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent contingency ($75,146) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $826,604.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.H. First Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the affordable housing project located at 1304 El Camino Real modifying the affordable rent definition for 80% of units as allowed under the Affordable Housing Ordinance to help mitigate unexpected operating cost increases
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with GS HIP 1304 ECR, LP for the affordable housing project located at 1304 El Camino Real, subject to any minor, clarifying and conforming changes approved by the City Attorney, and to take all actions necessary to carry out the First Amendment to the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
CEQA:
On November 16, 2020, the City Council adopted CEQA findings of fact, a statement of overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and certified the final environmental impact report for the South Main Mixed-Use Project, including the separate parcel at 1304 El Camino Real.
6.I. Amendment No. 1 to Master Purchase Agreement for Goods, Commodities, and Services with LN Curtis & Sons
Recommendation:
By Motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Purchase Agreement for Goods, Commodities, and Services with LN Curtis & Sons to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 4 months for a total term of 5 years, 4 months expiring on June 30, 2025, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $250,000, for a total contract amount of $1,250,000 covering the time period February 24, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.J. Approve April 14, 2025 and April 21, 2025 City Council Minutes
6.K. Approve claims and checks from April 28, 2025 to May 12, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through May 12, 2025
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 339
7.A. Consideration of a new 100-unit affordable housing project (99 affordable units with 1 caretaker's unit) at 920 Shasta/122 Buckeye Street Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a Water Supply Assessment for the 920 Shasta Project;
2. Adopt a resolution determining that environmental review of the 920 Shasta Project has been completed pursuant to Section 15168 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
3. Adopt a resolution approving the 920 Shasta Project including an Architectural Permit (AP2023-009), a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (TM2023-002), Density Bonus with associated Concessions and Waiver, subject to Conditions of Approval; an Affordable Housing Plan, an Affordable Housing Land Donation Agreement, and a Relocation Plan.
CEQA:
The Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
7.B. Consideration of a new mixed-use development project with approximately 305,225 sq. ft. of office with Research & Development, Laboratory uses and a 6,450 sq. ft. Teen Center/Multi-Purpose Space at 901 El Camino Real (Gatekeeper Project)
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a Water Supply Assessment for the 901 El Camino Real Project;
2. Adopt a resolution determining that environmental review of the 901 El Camino Real Project has been completed pursuant to Section 15168 and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
3. Adopt a resolution adopting an amendment to the General Plan Mixed Use – Downtown Designation for the 901 El Camino Real Project;
4. Adopt a resolution adopting an amendment to the Downtown Precise Plan for the 901 El Camino Real Project;
5. Adopt a resolution approving the 901 El Camino Real Project including a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, a Downtown Planned Community Permit, a Use Permit, a Planned Development Permit, subject to Conditions of Approval; an Affordable Housing Plan, Affordable Housing Partner, Land Donation, Affordable Housing Land Donation Agreement, and a Relocation Plan; and
6. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance approving the Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and El Camino Real Holdings JV (901 El Camino Real).
CEQA:
This Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
7.C. Public Hearing for the Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of real property and temporary construction easements (TCEs) related to the State Route 84 (Woodside Road)/U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1050 Broadway (APN 054-023-120); the “Lasalle LP & Zachary Pearlman, TR Property”, commonly known as 24-Hour Fitness;
2. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City
Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1185 Broadway (APN 054-022-060); the “Realty Income Properties 15, LLC Property”, commonly known as Smart and Final;
3. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1155 Broadway and 2111 Bay Road (APN 054-022-220, 230, 240); the “SI XX, LLC Property”, commonly known as CVS;
4. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 740 Bay Road (APN 054-062-120, 130, 140); the “BMR-Bay, LP Property”, commonly known as BMR-Bay.
5. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1485 Veterans Boulevard (APN 052-431-020); the “Kreager Family Trust Property”, commonly known as Custom Truck;
6. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1475 Veterans Boulevard (APN 052-431-010); the “FN Veterans, LLC Property”, commonly known as San Carlos Restaurant Supply;
7. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at northwest corner of Blomquist Street and Seaport Boulevard (APN 052-392- 510, 520, 530, 540); the “Bushmont Company and Peninsula Building Materials Company Property”, commonly known as PBM/Granite Rock;
8. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located
at the corner of Seaport Boulevard and Bayfront Expressway (APN 054-310-160); the “Cargill Point LLC Property”, commonly known as Cargill Salt;
9. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1101 Broadway (APN 054-022-040); the “Mann Family Trust Property”, commonly known as Broadway Auto;
10. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 1205 Broadway (APN 054-012-050); the “Hirahara Family LTD & Wheeler Family Living Trust Property”, commonly known as Wheeler Hirahara; and
11. Adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 – Woodside Road Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 871 Willow Street (APN 054-071-180, 054-071-190); the “ESS Prisa LLC Property”, commonly known as Extra Space Storage.
domain proceedings for portions of the property located at 871 Willow Street (APN 054-071-180, 054-071-190); the “ESS Prisa LLC Property”, commonly known as Extra Space Storage.
CEQA:
Negative Declaration
8. STAFF REPORTS Page 1942
8.A. City Council appointments to the Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Transportation Advisory Committee Recommendation:
1. By roll call vote, appoint for the following:
a. Housing and Human Concerns Committee for one partial-term seat expiring May 31, 2026
b. Library Board for one partial-term seat expiring June 30, 2026 and 2 full-term seats expiring June 30, 2029
c. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission for one partial-term seat expiring May 31, 2028
d. Planning Commission for one partial-term seat expiring June 30, 2026 and three full-term seats expiring June 30, 2029
e. Transportation Advisory Committee for 1 partial-term seat expiring June 30, 2027 and four full-term seats expiring June 30, 2029; and
2. By motion, use the current Board, Commission and Committee (BCC) applicant pool to fill any additional vacancies on the above listed BCCs that may occur between now and January 31, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 1946
9.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings/Conferences Attended A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
9.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee
B. Governance Sub-Committee
C. 101/84 Ad Hoc Committee
9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
10. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2025