Minutes — Redwood City City Council, July 21, 2025

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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, July 21, 2025 6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Vice Mayor Eakin and Mayor Martínez Saballos. Council Member Chu participated remotely from 3048 Page Street, Redwood City, CA 94063.

Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Yessika Castro.

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 Commi ssion, Planning Commission, Police Advisory Committee, and Transportation Advisory Committee
City Clerk Yessika Castro administered the oath of office to newly appointed 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.

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4.B. Proclamation recognizing Disability Pride Month
Redwood City Arts Commissioner and Center for Creativity steering committee member accepted the proclamation.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

The following members of the public provided comments:
• Kent Manske
• Warren Dale
• Toby Leavitt
• Russ Moeller
• Krista Hinton
• Gita Dev

6. CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Member Gee stated that due to serving on the governing board for one of the proposed grant recipients, he is recused from voting on item 6E.

Motion and second, Howard and Eakin, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except item 6E, passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Motion and second, Howard and Eakin, to approve item 6E, passed 6- 0-1 by electronic vote with Council Member Gee recused.

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 (301) Reso 16336

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)

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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 (301) Reso 16337

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 (304)

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 (301) Reso 16338

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)

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6.E. Arts Commission Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 funding recommendations for large grant recipients (505)

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 (301) Reso 16339

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 th e 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 (301) Reso 16340

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 Acc ount (RMRA).

CEQA:

This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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6.H. Resolution approving the City’s updated Sewer System Management Plan (301) 16341
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 (304)

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 an d 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 (304)

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, _____________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ JULY 21, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6

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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 (304)

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 (304)

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 (304)

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.

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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 (304)

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 (304)

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)

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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 (304)

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 (304)

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 (304)

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)

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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 (301) Ord 2549

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 (303)

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 (301)

6.V. Approve claims and checks from July 21, 2025 to August 25, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through August 25, 2025 (303)

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

8. STAFF REPORTS

8.A. Consideration of an anti-camping ordinance to regulate camping on public property (301)
City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz introduced the item, and Assistant City Manager Patrick Heisinger gave the staff presentation.

The following members of the public provided comments:
• Tony Crapo
• Kathy Miller
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• Jim Crampton
• Nancy Crampton
• Clara Jaeckel
• Roberto Tito Alvarez
• Shishir Bhat
• Andrea Gil
• Raymond Goins
• Rebecca Kieler
• Elizabeth Prado
• Susan Rowinski
• Carter Pohl
• Kyla Valenti
• Paul Bocanegra
• Arnold Morales
• Izzy Sehnert
• Rubi Salazar
• Kate Hiester
• Max Discher
• Nicole Noga

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)

Motion and second, Howard and Eakin, to w aive 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ JULY 21, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11

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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
, with the friendly amendment to include removal of an
encampment with 48 hours’ notice if it is located within 200 feet of the San Mateo County Navigation Center at 275 Blomquist Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, passed 6- 1 with Council Member Sturken opposed.

Motion and second, Howard and Gee, to 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, passed 6-1 with Council Member Sturken opposed.

9. NOTIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL

9.A. Notification of parcel map approval in City Council agenda for 2336 El Camino Real (600)
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 (600)

Recommendation:

Receive and file.

CEQA:

Categorically Exempt - Class 3. New construction or conversion of small structures

10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

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 (300)
City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz gave an overview of the referral process.

The following members of the public provided comments:
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• Shishir Bhat
• Sebastian Petty
• Nicole Noga
• Adina Levin
• Jordan Grimes
• Dylan Finch

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)

Motion and second, Sturken and Chu, to direct staff to prepare and send a letter from Mayor Martínez Saballos to the SamTrans Board of Directors emphasizing the importance of public transit in the region and encouraging the Board to opt into Senate Bill 63 (Wiener), passed 5-2 with Council Members Gee and Padilla abstained.

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
Council Member Padilla gave an update.

B. Governance Sub-Committee
Mayor Martínez Saballos gave an update.

C. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee
Mayor Martínez Saballos gave an update.

10.D. City Manager (Oral) Update
None.

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11. CLOSED SESSION

At 10:59 p.m., the City Council convened a Closed Session to discuss the following:

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.

There was no reportable action.

12. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 12:51 a.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC

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