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:
https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639
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, October 13, 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 Vice Mayor Eakin
4. AB 2449 REQUESTS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEETING PARTICIPATION BY
TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing United Against Hate Week
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week October 5 – October 11
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 7
7.A. Final acceptance of the 2023-2024 Watermain Replacement Project Cambridge and Emerald Hills
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the 2023-2024 Watermain Replacement Project Cambridge and Emerald Hills and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, the City determined that the 2023-2024 Watermain Replacement Project Cambridge and Emerald Hills was categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (c) Replacement or Reconstruction and a Notice of Exemption was filed September 17, 2024.
7.B. Final acceptance from McNabb Construction, Inc. and Park Associates DBA Park Planet of the Jardin de Niños Park Expansion Project and supply of metal frame structure to expand the park services in the City's Stambaugh-Heller neighborhood
Recommendation:
1. By motion, accept the Jardin de Niños Park Expansion Project and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures to McNabb Construction, Inc.; and
2. By motion, accept the supply of metal frame structure and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures to Park Associates DBA Park Planet.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Final acceptance of the Fair Oaks Community Center Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) Kitchen Remodel Project
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Fair Oaks Community Center Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) Kitchen Remodel Project at 2600 Middlefield Road, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Adopt an ordinance approving the Affordable Housing Incentive Program, which would temporarily amend the requirements of the Affordable Housing Ordinance through June 30, 2027
Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance temporarily amending Article 29 (Requirements for Affordable Housing) of the Zoning Code by reducing Affordable Housing Requirements for Pipeline Projects (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) through June 30, 2027.
CEQA:
The Affordable Housing Incentive Program is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The proposed Program is not considered a project under Public Resources Code Section 21605, and Guidelines Section 15378, and even if it were a project, it would be categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the Affordable Housing Incentive Program does not have potential for a direct physical effect in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect effect on the environment. Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment is not considered a project under CEQA. The proposed Affordable Housing Incentive Program involves the adoption or amendment of certain fees and/or charges imposed by the City, does not commit the City to any specific project, and said fees and/or charges are applicable to Pipeline Projects which have been approved and undergone CEQA review or are applicable to future development projects and/or activities, each of which future projects and/or activities will be fully evaluated in full compliance with CEQA when sufficient physical details regarding said projects and/or activities are available to permit meaningful CEQA review (see CEQA Guidelines, Section 15004(b)(1)).
Therefore, approval of the Affordable Housing Incentive Program for reduced fees and/or charges is not a “project” for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(4); and, even if considered a “project” under CEQA, is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that approval of the reduced fees and/or charges may have a significant effect on the environment.
7.E. Approve September 29, and October 3, 2025 City Council Minutes
7.F. Approve claims and checks from October 13, 2025 to October 27, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through October 27, 2025
8. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WORK PLANS Page 40
8.A. Library Board Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the Library Board Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.B. Senior Affairs Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the Senior Affairs Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 106
9.A. Ordinance adopting Tenant Protections including Relocation Assistance and Minimum Lease Terms
Recommendation:
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance (Attachment A) repealing Chapter 42 (Relocation Assistance) and Chapter 42a (Minimum Lease Term) of the Redwood City Code and replacing with Chapter 42 (Tenant Protection Ordinance) of the Redwood City Code.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.B. Public hearing to review and receive comments on Redwood City Water Utility Division 2025 Public Health Goal Report
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing to receive and acknowledge comments from the public on the 2025 Public Health Goal Report and refer any comments to the Public Works Services Department for response and further consideration as appropriate.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10. STAFF REPORTS - None
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 217
11.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended A. City Council Report of Meetings/Conferences Attendance
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. RCSD/SUHSD/RWC 2x2x2
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
12. CLOSED SESSION Page 218
12.A. Closed session regarding 1) Real property negotiations pursuant to California Government Code §54956.8; 2) Anticipated litigation regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(4); and 3) Existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Property Commonly Referred to as a 0.32-acre parcel at the intersection of Maple and Lathrop;
APN: 053- 182-0 30
Agency Negotiator: Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager Patrick Heisinger, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Successor Agency to the former Redwood City Redevelopment Agency
Michelle Poché Flaherty, Successor Agency Treasurer
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase of Property Closed session regarding real property negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Gov’t Code § 54956.8: “...a legislative body of a local agency may hold a closed session with its negotiator prior to the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property by or for the local agency to grant authority to its negotiator regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease.”
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 case.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Closed session regarding litigation that has been initiated formally pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Joseph Echema v. Redwood City Fire Department, et al., San Mateo County Superior Court Case No.
21CIV01571
13. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2025