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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, December 8, 2025 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Vice Mayor Eakin and Mayor Martínez Saballos.
Staff present: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Yessika Castro.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Sturken led the pledge of allegiance.
4. AB 2449 REQUESTS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR MEETING PARTICIPATION BY
TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz on her forthcoming retirement
Mayor Martínez Saballos read excerpts of the proclamation.
The following members of the public gave remarks:
• Priscilla on behalf of Congressman Mullin
• San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier
• John Dentler on behalf of Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Mark Berman and Assemblymember Diane Papan
• Shelly Masur
• Ian Bain
• Alex Khojikian
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• Michelle Littlefield
• Mike Callaghy
• Afshin Oskui
The City Council shared their remarks. Melissa Stevenson Diaz shared remarks.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Erin Coleman
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
7.A. Resolution approving and adopting revisions to the Engineering Standards for the City of Redwood City Reso 16371
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving and adopting revisions to the Engineering Standards for the City of Redwood City.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Resolution amending phase in of the adopted electric vehicle charging fee for City - owned charging stations to promote community benefits and allow staff time to identify service-delivery alternatives while recovering operational costs Reso 16372
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 16194 to amend the phase in of the adopted electric vehicle charging fee.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Award of contract to BKF Engineers for the design and construction administration for the 2025-2026 Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvement Project (304)
Recommendation:
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1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services with BKF Engineers to provide the design and construction administration for the 2025-2026 Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvement Project in the amount of $618,227; and
2. By motion, authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to increase the contract amount, if necessary, by up to 20 percent, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $741,872.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Agreement for Services with YEI Engineers, Inc. to provide as -needed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a four -year Agreement for Services with YEI Engineers, Inc. to perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services in an amount not to exceed $600,000 through 2029.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Master Purchase Agreement for the provision and delivery of unleaded gasoline and renewable diesel fuel (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a two - year Master Purchase Agreement with Bosco Oil, Inc. dba Valley Oil Company (Valley Oil Company) for the provision of gasoline and renewable diesel fuel in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Services with Davey Resource Group, Inc. for additional cost to complete a tree inventory (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to complete a tree inventory, covering the time period of December 2025 to June 2026 for a not-to-exceed amount of $72,000 for a total contract-not-to-exceed amount of $353,050.
CEQA:
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This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Approve November 24, 2025 City Council Minutes (301)
7.H. Approve claims and checks from December 8, 2025 to December 22, 2025 and the usual and necessary payments through December 22, 2025 (303)
8. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WORK PLANS
8.A. Approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 -26 and 2026-27 (209)
Principal Planner Malahat Owrang introduced the item, and Transportation Advisory Committee Chair Shannon Chi and Member Rona Gundrum gave the presentation.
There was no public comment.
Recommendation:
By motion, approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025- 26 and 2026-27.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Chu and Howard to approve Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 -26 and 2026- 27, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
8.B. Mills Act Contracts update and Historic Resources Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 (304) (209)
Senior Planner Ryan Kuchenig gave the staff presentation on the Mills Act Contracts update, and Historic Resources Advisory Committee Chair Ron Goldman and Vice Chair Glenn Babbit gave the presentation on Historic Resources A dvisory Committee work plan.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Frank Elliott
• Andrew Ryan
Recommendation:
1. Receive the Mills Act Contract Update and provide feedback; and
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2025-26 and 2026-27.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The City Council provided feedback on updates to the Mills Act Contracts.
Motion and second, Gee and Howard to:
1. Receive the Mills Act Contract Update and provide feedback; and
2. Approve Historic Resources Advisory Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
The motion passed unanimously by electronic vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Redwood City Historic Landmark designation and Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 731 Edgewood Road, 839 Blandford Boulevard, 979 Arlington Road, and Mills Act Contract only for 1018-1020 Main Street Reso 16373 Reso 16374
Reso 16375
Reso 16376
Senior Planner Ryan Kuchenig gave the staff presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Mike Wells
The applicants for each property gave remarks.
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 731 Edgewood Road a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract);
2. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 839 Blandford Boulevard a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract);
3. Adopt a resolution of the City Council approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1018 - 1020 Main
Street; and
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Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract).
CEQA:
The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA per Section 15308, Class 8 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historical Restoration/Rehabilitation). The Mills Act Contract will ensure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, and protection of the environment (which includes historical resources), and because the maintenance and preservation work to be carried out is required to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Motion and second, Sturken and Chu to:
1. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 731 Edgewood Road a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract);
2. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 839 Blandford Boulevard a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract);
3.Adopt a resolution of the City Council approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1018- 1020 Main Street; and
4. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 979 Arlington Road a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract).
In addition, direct staff to explore issuance of non -renewal notices for all existing contracts.
A vote was not taken on this motion.
A second motion was made by Howard, and seconded by Eakin to:
1. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 731 Edgewood Road a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract);
2. Adopt a resolution designating the residence at 839 Blandford Boulevard a Redwood City Historic Landmark and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract);
3.Adopt a resolution of the City Council approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Historic Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1018- 1020 Main Street; and
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Agreement (Mills Act Contract).
A vote was taken on the second m otion, and passed 5-2 by electronic vote , with Chu and Sturken opposed.
9.B. Parks Impact Fee and Transportation Impact Fee Annual Project List updates Reso 16377
Reso 16378
Community Development Director Jeff Schwob, Assistant Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Lucas Wilder and Engineering and Transportation Principal Planner Malahat Owrang gave the presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
There was no public comments.
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City approving an updated Parks Impact Fee Project List as the Capital Improvement Plan for the Parks Impact Fee Program in compliance with Government Code Sections 66016.5 and 66002; and
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City approving an updated Transportation Impact Fee List as the Capital Improvement Plan for the Transportation Impact Fee Program in compliance with Government Code Sections 66016.5 and 66002.
CEQA:
The AB 602 requirement for a Public Hearing to adopt the Annual Parks and Transportation Impact Fee Project Lists by proposed resolution is not considered a project under Public Resources Code Section 21605 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 as the resoluti ons will not result in a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect change on the environment. In addition, the proposed resolutions are exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) as it can be seen with cer
tainty that there is no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment.
Motion and second, Martínez Saballos and Sturken to:
1. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City approving an updated Parks Impact Fee Project List as the Capital Improvement Plan for the Parks Impact Fee Program in compliance with Government Code Sections 66016.5 and __________________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ December 8, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
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66002; and
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City approving an updated Transportation Impact Fee List as the Capital Improvement Plan for the Transportation Impact Fee Program in compliance with Government Code Sections 66016.5 and 66002.
The motion passed unanimously by electronic vote.
9.C. Consideration of 1548 Maple, LLC’s request for Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement and a Second Amendment to the Subdivision Agreement for the 1548 Maple Street project (304)
Community Development Director Jeff Schwob introduced the item and Senior Planner Ryan Kuchenig gave the staff presentation.
Project applicants Charles Manhoff and Matt Edwards gave remarks.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Rick Hunter
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and 1548 Maple, LLC; and
2. By motion, approve, and authorize the City Engineer to execute, the Second Amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between the City of Redwood City and 1548 Maple, LLC.
CEQA:
Project consistent with Previous Plan EIR
Motion and second, Gee and Chu to:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and 1548 Maple, LLC; and
2. By motion, approve, and authorize the City Engineer to execute, the Second Amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between the City of Redwood City and 1548 Maple, LLC.
The motion passed unanimously by electronic vote.
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10. STAFF REPORTS
10.A. Compensation adjustment for the City Attorney, and amendments to the City Attorney's Employment Agreement and the City's Classification and Wage and Salary Plan to update the salary range to incorporate the compensation adjustment for the City Attorney Reso 16379
Human Resources Director Michelle Katsuyoshi gave the presentation and Mayor Martínez Saballos shared the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations.
There was no public comment.
At 11:00 p.m., motion and second , Gee and Howard to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m., passed unanimously by electronic vote.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution awarding a bonus of $15,000 for exceptional performance, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the seventh amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Attorney to provide for adjustment to salary, and amending the City's Classification and Wage and Salary Plan to update the salary range to incorporate the salary adjustment for the City Attorney.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Martínez Saballos and Eakin to adopt a resolution awarding a bonus of $15,000 for exceptional performance, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the seventh amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Attorney to provide for adjustment to salary, and amending the City's C lassification and Wage and Salary Plan to update the salary range to incorporate the salary adjustment for the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously by electronic vote.
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
11.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended
A. City Council Report of Meetings and Conferences Attendance
Council Member Padilla attended the following:
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• December 3 San Francisco Airport (SFO) Community Roundtable meeting
• December 4 Shining a Light on Human trafficking event • December 8 Childcare Blueprint event
Council Member Sturken reported on the December 4 – 7 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
None.
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz gave the following updates:
• Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on December 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. is also offered via Zoom
• Hometown Holidays in Downtown Redwood City on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
• 16th Annual Chanukah Festival at 2200 Broadway on Sunday, December 14 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
12. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 11:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the December 22, 2025 City Council meeting.