Minutes — Redwood City City Council, January 26, 2026

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MINUTE BOOK NO. 70
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, January 26, 2026 6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Chu, Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Vice Mayor Eakin and Mayor Martínez Saballos.

Staff Present: City Manager Patrick Heisinger, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez, and City Clerk Yessika Castro.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Gee led the pledge of allegiance.

4. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BE TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3

Council Member Sturken notified the City Council of just cause meeting participation by teleconference pursuant to Government Code § 54953.8.3 (c)(4).

5. CLOSED SESSION

There was no public comment.

At 6:05 p.m., the City Council convened Closed Session to discuss the following:

5.A. Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)

SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Closed session regarding initiation of litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 5 cases.

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At 7:01 p.m., Mayor Martínez Saballos stated no reportable action from Closed Session, and reconvened open session.

6. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

6.A. Recognition of winners of the 30th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest by the City of Redwood City's Public Works Water Division
Mayor Martínez Saballos and Public Works Field Utilities Supervisor Nate Anderson gave an overview of the 30 th annual Water Conservation Poster Contest and presented Certificates of Recognition to each winner.

6.B. HIP Housing annual update & 2026 calendar
Member of HIP Housing’s Board of Directors and former mayor Ian Bain gave a presentation.

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:
• Quinn Summers

8. CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Member Chu stated her conflict of interest with item 8A, due to residing one block from the project site.

Motion and second, Howard and Eakin, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except for item 8A, passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to approve item 8A, passed 6-0-1 by roll call vote, with Council Member Chu recused.

8.A. Award of construction contract for the Spinas Park Restroom Building to McNabb Construction, Inc. in the amount of $269,269 using Capital Outlay and General Funds (304)
Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract documents and award the standard form contract for the Spinas Park Restroom Building contract to McNabb Construction, Inc. for their responsible and responsive low bid of $269,269, and authorize the City Manager or their designee to increase the contract amount, if necessary, by up to 10 percent of the amount awarded, for a total amount not to exceed $296,196.

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CEQA:

Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction

8.B. Final acceptance of the Redwood City Veterans Memorial Exhibit Design Project (304)
Recommendation:

By motion, accept the Redwood City Veterans Memorial Exhibit Design 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)

8.C. Purchase of one trailer for police DUI enforcement operations (304)
Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement with TPD Trailers, Inc. to supply a custom-built enclosed special operations trailer in the amount of $160,078.

CEQA:

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

8.D. Rejection of general liability claim by Bernardino Rosendo Morales, represented by Sayan Aboudi of Lionsgate Law Group
(303)
Recommendation:

By motion, reject the subject claim.

CEQA:

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

8.E. Tentative Agreement for Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of Redwood City and the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521
(304)
Recommendation:

By motion, approve Tentative Agreement relative to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for contract employees represented by SEIU, for the period of January 26, 2026 through January 23, 2028.

CEQA:

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

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8.F. Agreement for Services with Ingram Library Services LLC for library materials, processing and cataloging services
(304)
Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year Agreement for Services with Ingram Library Services LLC for library materials, processing and cataloging services for a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 per year for a total contract amount of $1,500,000 from December 2025 to December 2028, and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement for two additional two-year terms for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000 through December 2032, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000.

CEQA:

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

8.G. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Mateo (County) for participation in a Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383)-Compliant Compost Procurement Program (Program)
(304)
Recommendation:

By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo for participation in an SB 1383 -Compliant Compost Procurement Program for an annual contribution of $167,990 for the calendar year 2026, with an option to renew participation annually.

CEQA:

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

8.H. Approve January 12, 2026 City Council Minutes (301)

8.I. Approve claims and checks from January 26, 2026 to February 9, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through February 9, 2026 (303)

9. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES WORK PLANS

9.A. Arts Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (209)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Tiarra Warner introduced the item, and Arts Commission Chair Anna Westendorf and Vice Chair Ashley Quintana gave a presentation.

There was no public comment.
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Recommendation:

By motion, approve the proposed Arts Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

CEQA:

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

Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to approve the proposed Arts Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, passed unanimously by roll call vote.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None

11. STAFF REPORTS

11.A. Presentation of the results from the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey (700)
Deputy City Manager and consultant Jason Neumeyer from Polco gave a presentation.

There was no public comment.

Recommendation:

Receive the results from the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey.

CEQA:

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

The City Council received the results from the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey. No formal action was taken.

11.B. Jefferson Avenue Traffic Safety Improvement Project update and proposed final engineering design and construction
(702)
Engineering and Transportation Director Tanisha Werner introduced the item, and Principal Transportation Planner Malahat Owrang gave a presentation.

The following members of the public provided comments:
• Ulysse Manceron
• Karvin Dassanayake
• Matt
• Dylan Finch
• Cameron Matthews

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Recommendation:

1. Receive a summary update on the Jefferson Avenue Traffic Safety Improvement Project; and

2. By motion, approve Alternative B for final engineering design and construction.

CEQA:

As the lead agency under CEQA, the City of Redwood City has determined that approval of the staff recommended design alternative is not a “project” as defined by the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

Motion and second, Sturken and Howard, to:

1. Receive a summary update on the Jefferson Avenue Traffic Safety Improvement Project; and

2. By motion, approve Alternative B for final engineering design and construction.

The motion passes unanimously by roll call vote.

11.C. Utilize exception to Public Employees' Pension Reform Act 180-day waiting period for post-retirement employment in order to hire retired annuitant to perform duties of Extra Help Deputy Fire Chief
(900) Reso 16383
Human Resources Director Michelle Katsuyoshi gave a presentation.

There was no public comment.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution approving an exception to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act 180-day waiting period and appointing retired annuitant Gregory DaCunha as Extra Help Deputy Fire Chief effective January 27, 2026, or upon CalPERS approval to hire, whichever is later.

CEQA:

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

Motion and second, Howard and Gee, to adopt a resolution approving an exception to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act 180-day waiting period and appointing retired annuitant Gregory DaCunha as Extra Help Deputy Fire Chief effective January 27, 2026, or upon CalPERS approval to hire, whichever is later, passed unanimously by roll call vote.

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12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

12.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended Vice Mayor Eakin reported on the January 26 OneShoreline Board meeting.

12.B. City Council Report of Meetings and Conferences Attendance

12.C. City Council Committee Reports

A. 84/101 Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Martínez Saballos gave an update.

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

13. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting.

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