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
Council Member Chu
participating remotely
from the following location:
3049 Page Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 21, 2025
6:00 PM
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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 Howard
4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4.A. Swearing-in of newly appointed Board, Commission and Committee (BCC) members of the Architectural Advisory Committee, Historic Resources Advisory Committee, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, Police Advisory Committee, and Transportation Advisory Committee
4.B. Proclamation recognizing Disability Pride Month
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 11
6.A. Modification to the Bair Island and Westpoint Slough Priority Conservation Area (PCA) nomination to the Association of Bay Area Governments to remove a property from the PCA boundary at the request of the property owner Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 16327 and nominating the geography as depicted in Attachment A as a Priority Conservation Area (PCA) and authorizing submission of the nomination as the “Bair Island and Westpoint Slough Priority Conservation Area” to the Association of Bay Area Governments for designation as a PCA.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.B. Grant application and project approval for San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s 2025 Cycle 3 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program, Long-Haul Community Vanpool Program
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution supporting the Long-Haul Community Vanpool Program and authorizing the submission of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for 2025 Cycle 3 TDM Program Funding; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute related grant documents.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.C. Final acceptance of Easter Bowl and Glenloch Tanks Seismic Improvement and Roof Repair Project
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Easter Bowl and Glenloch Tanks Seismic Improvement and Roof Repair 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.D. Retroactive approval, and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for the Redwood City Police Department
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution retroactively approving the application for and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Law Enforcement grant awarded by the California Highway Patrol to the Redwood City Police Department in the amount of $399,416, and to execute the grant agreement and any related documents necessary to receive funds.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.E. Arts Commission Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funding recommendations for large grant recipients
Recommendation:
By motion, approve the Arts Commission’s proposed funding recommendations for large grant recipients for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as provided in Attachment A.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.F. Initiate proceedings to schedule a Public Hearing and consider objections to proposed water rates
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings under Proposition 218 by scheduling a Public Hearing to consider adopting proposed water rates, authorizing the
mailing of notice of the Public Hearing, and establishing procedures for considering objections to the proposed water rates.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.G. Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Roadway Pavement Management Program use of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) funds
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution identifying a list of paving projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code Section 2032 for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).
CEQA:
This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.H. Resolution approving the City’s updated Sewer System Management Plan Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the City’s updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and authorize the Public Works Services Director to revise the SSMP as required before the next six-year SSMP update.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.I. Award of contract to Cratus, Inc. for the Maple Street Sewer Interceptor 60-Inch Extension Project
Recommendation:
By motion, accept Basset Engineering’s request to withdraw their lowest bid and award the contract for the Maple Street Sewer Interceptor 60-Inch Extension Project to the second lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cratus, Inc. for their responsive and responsible bid of $1,897,000, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the standard form construction contract documents, and authorize the City Manager to increase the contractor amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the amount awarded, for a total amount not to exceed $2,086,700.
CEQA:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provides a statutory exemption from environmental review for the installation of new pipeline less than one mile in length within a public street or highway or any other public right-of-way
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.21 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(k). The proposed project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21010.21 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(k), Pipeline Projects Less Than One Mile in Length, as this pipe extension of approximately 126-feet in length will be constructed within a public street/public right-of-way and not exceed one mile in length.
6.J. Award of Contract for the Redwood Shores Sea Level Rise Protection Project to evaluate and design levee improvements to meet FEMA re-accreditation standards and to address future sea level rise
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for services with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers to perform data collection and preliminary studies, engage in stakeholder and community outreach, assess alternatives, and develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Redwood Shores Sea Level Rise Protection Project, in a not-to- exceed amount of $2,714,310.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.K. Agreement for Services with the Redwood City School District for $1,184,299 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 extended day learning services funded by State grants and participant fees
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Services with the Redwood City School District for $1,184,299 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 extended day learning services.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.L. Agreement with artist Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith for restoration of the Visions of Equity Mural
Recommendation:
By motion, determine that it is in the City’s Best Interest to acquire services and award a contract without a competitive bidding process, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $38,760 between the City of Redwood City and artist Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith for restoration of the Visions of Equity mural (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.M. Purchase of three Ford Super Duty trucks from the Towne Motor Company dba Towne Ford Sales in the amount of $173,076 to replace end-of-life equipment Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the purchase of three Ford Super Duty trucks in the amount of $173,076 from the Towne Motor Company dba Towne Ford Sales.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.N. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with Teri Black & Company, LLC (TBC) for executive recruitment services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to Agreement for Services with Teri Black & Company, LLC (TBC) for executive recruitment services, to modify the term to a four-year agreement for a total not to-exceed contract price of $450,000 covering the time period April 5, 2024 to April 4, 2028.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.O. Amendment to Agreements for Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3), True North Compliance Services, Inc. (True North), and TRB and Associates, Inc. (TRB) to provide additional capacity to maintain customer service levels during high-volume periods and maintain specialized expertise Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the following contract amendments for on-call professional services for the Community Development Department – Building Division:
1. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. to increase compensation by $1,738,560 for a total not-to- exceed contract amount of $6,277,120;
2. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with True North Compliance Services, Inc. to increase compensation by $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,500,000; and
3. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services with TRB and Associates, Inc. to increase compensation by $200,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $600,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.P. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Services with Associated Right of Way Services, Inc. (AR/WS) for the State Route 84 (Woodside Road)/U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Services with Associated Right of Way Services, Inc. (AR/WS) to provide additional services for an amount not to exceed $235,731, for a total contract amount of $945,850.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.Q. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with RSG, Inc. (RSG) to continue to provide real property consulting services as needed Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with RSG, Inc., for an additional one-year term, expiring July 28, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.R. Amendment No. 1 to 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 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with H2O Solutions, L.L.C. for water storage tank inspection and cleaning services to amend the scope, extend the term for additional two years expiring on June 30, 2027 and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $60,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $140,000 covering the time period from February 13, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.S. Update Municipal Code provisions related to deferred payment of City development fees to ensure consistency across related code sections, align with recent changes to State law and provide procedural clarity for applicants and staff
Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance repealing ordinance 2477 authorizing deferrals of payment for City fees associated with development projects and adding Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 18 (Local Improvements & Planning), Article XVII (Development Fee Deferrals) and amending Section 18.258.C (Imposition and Payment of Parks Impact Fee) for internal consistency.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.T. Settlement of general liability claim by Gabor Tormasi Recommendation:
By motion, approve the settlement of subject claim.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
6.U. Approve June 23, 2025 City Council Minutes
6.V. Approve claims and checks from July 21, 2025 to August 25, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through August 25, 2025
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. STAFF REPORTS Page 1052
8.A. Consideration of an anti-camping ordinance to regulate camping on public property
Recommendation:
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 49 (Hopeful Horizons: Empowering Lives Initiative) to the Redwood City Municipal Code, an anti-camping ordinance (Attachment A) modeled after the County of San Mateo’s ordinance, with an added provision authorizing the City to remove an encampment with 48 hours’ notice if it is located within 200 feet of a school and further directing staff to return to the City Council within two-years of adoption
of the ordinance with a comprehensive review of its implementation and outcomes since adoption; and
2. Direct staff to return to the City Council with a proposed memorandum of understanding with the County of San Mateo that would memorialize the roles and responsibilities of both parties on enforcement of the ordinance.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. NOTIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL Page 1087
9.A. Notification of parcel map approval in City Council agenda for 2336 El Camino Real
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures
9.B. Notification of parcel map approval in City Council agenda for 879 Vista Drive Recommendation:
Receive and file.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 1093
10.A. City Council Referral: Resolution of Support for State Legislation Senate Bill 63 (Wiener) - San Francisco Bay Area Local Revenue Measure for Transportation Funding
Recommendation:
Consider approving a resolution of support for Senate Bill 63 (Wiener), which would authorize a regional transportation funding ballot measure for the San Francisco Bay Area.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10.B. City Council Member Report of Meetings/ Conferences Attended A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
10.C. City Council Committee Reports
A. Equity and Social Justice Sub-Committee
B. Governance Sub-Committee
C. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee
10.D. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. CLOSED SESSION Page 1117
11.A. Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
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 July 22, 2025