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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 22, 2025 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Chu 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. CLOSED SESSION
There was no public comment.
At 6:06 p.m., the City Council convened to Closed Session to discuss the following:
5.A. Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Closed session regarding labor negotiations pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
City’s Negotiators: Michelle Katsuyoshi, Human Resources Director Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager
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Employee Organizations: San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2400
At 7:06 p.m., the City Council reconvened the regular meeting. There was no reportable action.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Diana Reddy
• Rona Gundrum
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Chu pulled item 8F for discussion.
Motion and second, Sturken and Eakin, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except item 8F, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second, Chu and Gee, to approve item 8F, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8.A. Review and acceptance of Development Impact Fees report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (501)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution accepting the development impact fees report for Fiscal Year 2024 - 25 and making findings as required by the Mitigation Fee Act.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.B. Rejection of general liability claim by Shahriar Davani, c/o Khashayar Law Group (303)
Recommendation:
By motion, reject the settlement of subject claim.
CEQA:
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8.C. Property purchase and temporary construction easements related to the State Route 84 (Woodside Road) / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project at 1485 Veterans Boulevard using grant funds (304) Reso 16381
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the Property Purchase Agreement between the City of Redwood City, as Buyer, and Todd L. and Judy A. Freeman and Jeff A. and Loretta V.
Kreager, as Sellers, for the purchase of a fee parcel and a temporary construction easement over real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 052 -431-020 (1485 Veterans Boulevard) in the amount of $37,500, plus any escrow and recording costs incurred in the transaction.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.D. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with County of San Mateo for the Bay Road Complete Streets Rehabilitation Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with County of San Mateo to share the local match funds plus 10% contingency equally and implement the design and construction phases of the Bay Road Complete Streets Rehabilitation Project with the City’s share capped at $274,573 plus the shared contingency.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.E. Final acceptance of the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station 8 & 9 Improvements Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station 8 & 9 Improvements Project and authorize the release of performance 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 environmen t.
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negligible or no expansion of capacity.
8.F. Award contract to Kimley -Horn to complete the outreach and design phase for Bay Road Complete Street Rehabilitation Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services with Kimley -Horn to develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and assist with neighborhood outreach for the Bay Road Complete Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $539,422, and authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent above the contract amount.
CEQA:
This action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because entering into this agreement has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Future construction of the project will be categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Class 1 (“Existing Facilities”) for the repair and maintenance of existing highways and streets with negligible or no expans ion of an existing use.
As required for federally funded projects, this project is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA documents will be prepared and submitted to Caltrans at the 65 percent design stage. The contract scope includes technical assistance for NEPA processing.
8.G. Award contract to ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for the Municipal Service Center HVAC Replacement Project (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract for the Municipal Service Center HVAC Replacement Project to ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. of Pasadena, CA for their responsive and responsible low total bid of $985,121, and authorize the City Manager or their designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 15% of the amount awarded in an amount not to exceed $147,769 for a total amount of $1,132,890.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction
8.H. Agreement for Services with BKF Engineers in the amount of $561,525 for design of the Redwood City Corporation Yard Reconfiguration Project using transportation grant funds (304) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ DECEMBER 22, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5
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Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the standard Agreement for Services with BKF Engineers for design of the Redwood City Corporation Yard Reconfiguration Project in the amount of $561,525; and
2. By motion, authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the agreement amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the award amount, for a total amount not to exceed $617,678.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.I. Agreement for Services with Signet Testing Laboratories, Inc. for inspection and testing services on the Hoover Park Renovation Project to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and permit requirements (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Services with Signet Testing Laboratories, Inc. for construction inspection and special inspection services for the Hoover Park Renovation Project in the amount of $319,820, and authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, by up to 10 percent above the contract amount, for a total amount not to exceed $351,802.
CEQA:
The Hoover Park renovation project as a whole meets the CEQA exemption criteria as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1. Existing Facilities) in that it consists of the repair, maintenance, and/or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of the use beyond that existing. This activity, awarding a professional service contract for inspection and testing services, is not a project under California Environmental Quality A
ct (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.
8.J. Agreement for Services with California Public Policy Group, Inc. (CPPG) to provide State Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Services to the City (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a three -year services agreement with California Public Policy Group, Inc. (CPPG), in an amount not to exceed $321,000, including City Manager authority to extend the agreement for two additional, consecutive one-year terms, for an aggregate not- to-exceed amount of $535,000.
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CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.K. Purchase and Sale Agreement for Assessor’s Parcel Number 053-182-030 between the City of Redwood City from the Successor Agency to the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency (405) Reso 16382 Reso 16383
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution of the Successor Agency Board of the Successor Agency to the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Redwood City, as Buyer, and Successor Agency to the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, as Seller, for the sale of real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 053-182-030 in the amount of $900,000; and
2. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Redwood City, as Buyer, and Successor Agency to the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, as Seller, for the purchase of real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 053-182-030 in the amount of $900,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.L. Master Purchase Agreement for Goods, Commodities, and Services with LN Curtis & Sons for essential protective gear and equipment needed for daily operations and firefighter safety (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Purchase Agreement for Goods, Commodities, and Services with LN Curtis & Sons for a term of three (3) years in an amount not to exceed an aggregate amount of $1,000,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.M. Agreement for Services with Pivot Interiors, Inc. for specialized design services and the supply and installation of furniture (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a four -year Agreement for Services with Pivot Interiors, Inc. for specialized design services and the supply and installation of furniture in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.
CEQA:
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This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.N. Amendment to City's Classification and Salary and Wage Plan establishing new classification of Crime Analyst, and updating the salary range for certain classifications to meet 2026 Minimum Wage requirements (905) Reso 16384
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan to: 1) establish the new classification of Crime Analyst, and 2) amend salary ranges for certain classifications to meet 2026 local minimum wage requirements effective January 1, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.O. Amendment No. 14 to the Sanitary Sewerage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement (304) Reso 16385
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 14 to the Sanitary Sewerage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.P. Adoption of an ordinance to update the City’s Municipal Code Chapters to conform to current laws, increase creek protections by requiring engineering review of development within creek setbacks, and allow lot design exceptions for Urban Lot Splits on wide lots; Chapter 18, Local Improvements and Planning, Chapter 27A, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Program, Chapter 30, Subdivisions, and Chapter 41, Floodplain Management (305) Ord. 2556
Recommendation:
Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 18 (Local Improvements and Planning), 27A (Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Program), 30 (Subdivisions), and 41 (Floodplain Management).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
8.Q. Adoption of an ordinance approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and 1548 Maple, LLC (304) Ord. 2557
Recommendation:
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Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City of Redwood City and 1548 Maple, LLC.
CEQA:
Project consistent with Previous Plan EIR
8.R. Approve December 8, 2025 City Council Minutes (301)
8.S. Approve claims and checks from December 22, 2025 to January 12, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through January 12, 2026 (303)
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Redwood City Municipal Code regarding micromobility in Redwood City (301)
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Chris Gellrich
• Rebecca Ratcliff
• Taylor Pope
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
Council discussion and action on this item is being continued to a future meeting. No formal action was taken by the Council.
Recommendation:
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Redwood City Municipal Code by renaming Chapter 8 from “Micromobility Devices and Operations” to “Electric Mobility Device, Non- Motorized Mobility Device, and Bicycle Regulations”, repealing Articles I through III and replacing them with a new Article I, and renumbering Article IV to Article II.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.A. Introduce an amendment to Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 32, Article IV, Section 32.87 (Records to be Kept for a Period of Three Years) to give the City’s Tax Administrator (Finance Director) the authority to issue __________________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ DECEMBER 22, 2025 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9
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administrative subpoenas to compel compliance with the City’s Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). No changes to the existing tax structure are proposed. (305)
Finance Director Beth Goldberg gave a presentation.
There was no public comment.
Recommendation:
Waive first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 32, Article IV, Section 32.87 (Records to be Kept for a Period of Three Years) of the Redwood City Municipal Code to address issuance of administrative subpoenas for Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Sturken and Chu, to waive first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 32, Article IV, Section 32.87 (Records to be Kept for a Period of Three Years) of the Redwood City Municipal Code to address issuance of administrative subpoenas fo r Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
10.B. City Council appointment to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees (209)
City Clerk Yessika Castro gave a brief overview of the item.
There was no public comment.
Recommendation:
1. By roll call vote, appoint one applicant to represent Redwood City on the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees; and
2. By motion, indicate whether the term will be for 2 years or 4 years, expiring December 31, 2027 or December 31, 2029 respectively.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
By roll call vote, Kathryn Lion was appointed to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees.
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Trustees expiring December 31, 2029, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
10.C. Amendment to the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan and the Summary of Compensation and Terms of Employment for the Executive Management Employee Group (905) Reso 16386
Human Resources Director Michelle Katsuyoshi gave a presentation.
There was no public comment.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan to update salary ranges for Executive Management and appointed classifications consistent with prior City Council action and amending the Summary of Compensation and Terms of Em ployment for the Executive Management Employee Group to clarify relocation assistance benefits and amend holiday benefits effective December 22, 2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and Second, Chu and Howard, to adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan to update salary ranges for Executive Management and appointed classifications consistent with prior City Council action and amending the Summary of Compensation and Terms of Emp loyment for the Executive Management Employee Group to clarify relocation assistance benefits and amend holiday benefits effective December 22, 2025, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
10.D. Adoption of an Economic Mobility Action Plan (301)
Assistant City Manager Michelle Poché Flaherty gave a presentation.
There was no public comment.
Recommendation:
By motion, adopt the 2026 Economic Mobility Action Plan.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Eakin and Howard, to adopt the 2026 Economic Mobility Action Plan, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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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 Vice Mayor Eakin reported on the following:
• November 6 Redwood City Woman’s Club luncheon
• November 15 Taking Action and Making a Difference Breakout Session Environmental Youth Leadership Summit
• November 21 The Sequoia High School Dream Club's 15th Annual Fundraising Dinner
• November 20 San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA) Board Meeting
• December 5 San Mateo County Central Labor Council Holiday Luncheon
• December 15 OneShoreline Board Meeting
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. RCSD/SUHSD/RWC 2x2x2 Meeting
Mayor Martínez Saballos gave an update.
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz gave the following updates:
• Storm-related information and local resources can be found on the City’s website at https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/public- works/storm/winter-storm-preparedness
• Sign-up for emergency alerts and notifications at
https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/emergency-alert-system or text your zip code to 888777
• The Annual Family Holiday Music & Light Show at Red Morton Park with two shows nightly and 7:30 p.m. final show on January 1, 2026
Melissa thanked the Council for 10 years of service with the City of Redwood City.
12. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. with one last note of heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to our exceptional City Manager, Melissa Stevenson Diaz, as this marked her very last City Council meeting.
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Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting.