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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, April 28, 2025 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Vice Mayor Eakin and Mayor Martínez Saballos. Council Member Howard participated remotely from 901 Katherine Avenue, Redwood City
, and Council Member Gee participated remotely from Mexico City Marriott Reforma, Paseo de la Reforma, 276 Col Juarez, Mexico City, MEX.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Yessika Castro.
4.A. Recognition of winners of the Climate Action and Climate Resiliency Video Contest by the City of Redwood City's Public Works Department
Public Works Director Terence Kyaw and Environmental Initiatives Coordinator Vicki Sherman gave an overview of the contest, and Mayor Martínez presented awards to the following contest winners:
• First Place: Ms. Paz’s 7
th Grade Class, Kennedy School – Raphael Hanrigou, Ryan Seeberger, Kaydan Chien , Adrian Chan -Zugnoni, Yuxing Fang , Madison Torres , Linon Nagai, Alitza Gonzales
• Second Place: Senahn Kemal, 8th grade, Clifford School • Third Place: Yilan Chai and Vivian Guzman, 6th grade, Clifford School • Honorable Mention: Alfonso Loya, 6th grade, Clifford School • Honorable Mention: Cate Landers, 5th grade, North Star Academy
4.B. Public Service Recognition Week May 4-10, 2025
Employee organization leaders Liz Meeks (Redwood City Management Employees Association), Telisha Brent (Service Employees International Union), Geoff Balton (Chief Officers Association and on behalf of the International Association of Fire Fighters), and Erik Otterson (Police Officers Association) accepted the proclamation and gave remarks.
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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:
• Sha Sun
• Kate Allison
• Bill Newell
• Pamela Estes
• Mavy Arias
• Justin Rodgers
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Sturken pulled item 6C for discussion.
Motion and second, Eakin and Chu, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except item 6C, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Howard, to approve item 6C, failed 3-4 by roll call vote, with Chu, Padilla, Sturken and Martínez Saballos opposed.
Council Member Howard made a motion to approve item 6C, with the amendment to direct the Police Advisory Committee to include recommendations for future membership and work of the committee in its next annual work plan. The motion did not receive a second, and therefore failed.
Motion and second, Sturken and Chu, to approve item 6C, with the amendment to refer the role of the Police Advisory Committee to the Governance Sub-Committee for discussion at a future date. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6.A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2024 (501)
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)
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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 (804) Reso 16293
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 (209)
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 (304)
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 (304)
Recommendation:
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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 (304)
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 (304)
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 n ot-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)
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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 (304)
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 (304)
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 (301)
6.K. Approve claims and checks from April 28, 2025 to May 12, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through May 12, 2025 (303)
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
(601) Reso 16294, Reso 16295, Reso 16296
Assistant Community Development Director Sue Exline introduced the item, and Senior Planner William Chui gave the presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Shishir Bhat
• Dylan Casey
• Dalhia Chazan (also related to item 7B)
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public comment.
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.
Motion and second, Eakin and Gee to:
• Adopt resolution approving a Water Supply Assessment for the 920 Shasta Project;
• 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 • 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 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 28, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7
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Agreement, and a Relocation Plan
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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)
(601) Reso 16297, Reso 16298, Reso 16299, Reso 16300, Reso 16301
Senior Planner William Chui will gave the presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Nadine Fogarty
• Jarvis White
• Max Schaumkel
• Ed Stancil
• Caden Morey
• Sweekriti Ratnam
• Jim Gernand
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
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, Afforda
ble 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 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 28, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
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Camino Real).
CEQA:
This Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
Motion and second, Martínez Saballos and Sturken to:
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).
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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
(611) Reso 16302, Reso 16303, Reso 16304, Reso 16305, Reso 16306, Reso 16307, Reso 16308, Reso 16309, Reso 16310, Reso 16311, Reso 16312
Engineering and Transportation Director Tanisha Werner and the City’s consultant Leo Scott from Grey Bowen Scott gave the presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
The following member of the public provided comment:
• Chris MacIntosh
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
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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 th e 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 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 28, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10
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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
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Motion and second, Chu and Gee to:
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 (A PN 054- 023-
120); the “Lasalle LP & Zachary
Pearlman, TR Property”, commonly known as 24 -Hour Fitness , passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Sturken to:
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, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Sturken to:
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), author izing 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, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Howard to:
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, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Sturken and Howard to:
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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, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Gee to:
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 , passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Chu to:
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 Se aport Boulevard (APN 052-392-510, 520, 530, 540); the “Bushmont Company and Peninsula Building Materials Company Property”, commonly known as PBM/Granite Rock, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Sturken and Padilla to:
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), author izing 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 , passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Chu and Howard to:
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 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 28, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13
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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, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Sturken to:
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 “Hirah ara Family LTD &
Wheeler Family Living Trust Property”, commonly known as Wheeler Hirahara, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Eakin and Chu to:
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), au thorizing 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 Stor age, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8. STAFF REPORTS
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 (209)
City Clerk Yessika Castro gave an overview of the item.
There was no public comment.
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
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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)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Housing and Human Concerns Committee for one partial term expiring May 31, 2026:
• Max Discher (Chu, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Eakin, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Library Board for two full terms expiring June 30, 2029:
• Reem Al-Humadi (Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Eakin, Martínez Saballos) • Laura Covington (Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Library Board for one partial term expiring June 30, 2026:
• Aimee Swanson (Chu, Gee, Padilla, Sturken, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission for one full term expiring May 31, 2028:
• Crystal Tran (Howard, Gee, Padilla, Eakin, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Planning Commission for three full terms expiring June 30, 2029:
• Filip Crnogorac (unanimous)
• Rick Hunter (Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Eakin, Martínez Saballos) • Craig Robinson (Gee, Howard, Padilla, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Planning Commission for one partial term expiring June 30, 2026:
• Shishir Bhat (Howard, Gee, Padilla, Eakin, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Transportation Advisory Committee for four full terms expiring June 30, 2029:
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• David Fribush (Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Eakin, Martínez Saballos) • Rona Gundrum (Gee, Howard, Padilla, Eakin, Martínez Saballos) • Nicole Noga (Chu, Gee, Howard, Sturken, Eakin, Martínez Saballos)
By roll call vote, the following members were appointed to the Transportation Advisory Committee for one partial term expiring June 30, 2027:
• Brian Schmidt (Howard, Gee, Eakin, Martínez Saballos)
Motion and second, Howard and Gee, to 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, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
9.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings/Conferences Attended Council Member Howard reported on the Pride and Beautification Spring Cleanup on April 26, 2025.
A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
9.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee – Council Member Gee gave an update
B. Governance Sub-Committee – Council Member Gee gave an update
C. 101/84 Ad Hoc Committee – Council Member Chu gave an update
9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager reported on the following:
• Greater Downtown Area Plan ( GDAP) Open House events through Spring and Summer
• Closure of a portion of the Jefferson Street underpass to repairing damaged mural
• Upcoming July 4 th activities, including an i nnovative drone show in lieu of fireworks
10. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 10:50 pm.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 28, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 16
MINUTE BOOK NO. 69
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the City Council meeting on May 12, 2025.