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
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING *AMENDED* AGENDA
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:00 PM
*Item 5B was updated
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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 Council Member Padilla
4. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing Women's History Month
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Lunar New Year
5.C. County update on recent developments affecting Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 6
7.A. Final acceptance of the Fair Oaks Field LED Sports Lighting Project Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Fair Oaks Field LED Sports Lighting Project and authorize the release of performance bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Authorize the increase of contingency from 10 percent to 18 percent for the construction contract with Cratus, Inc. for additional work required to complete the Maple Street Sewer Interceptor 60-Inch Extension Project Recommendation:
By motion, authorize the City Manager to increase contingency from 10 percent to 18 percent for the construction contract with Cratus, Inc. for the Maple Street Sewer Interceptor 60-Inch Extension Project, thereby increasing the total authorized contract cost from $2,086,700 to $2,238,460.
CEQA:
The project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21010.21 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(k).
7.C. Investment report for the period ending December 31, 2025 Recommendation:
By motion, approve the City's investment report for the period ending December 31, 2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Legal Services with Hanson Bridgett, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Legal Services with Renne Public Law Group, and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Legal Services with Burke, Williams, & Sorenson
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize the City Attorney to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Legal Services with Hanson Bridgett LLP;
2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Attorney to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Legal Services with Renne Public Law Group LLP; and
3. By motion, approve and authorize the City Attorney to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Legal Services with Burke, Williams, & Sorenson LLP.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Approve February 9, 2026 City Council Minutes
7.F. Approve claims and checks from February 23, 2026 to March 9, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through March 9, 2026
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 93
8.A. Public Hearing for a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of real property and temporary construction easement from one property related to the State Route 84 (Woodside Road) / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project in the amount of $1,550
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution of Necessity finding that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain property interests for the public project (US Highway 101/State Route 84 (Woodside Road) Interchange Improvement Project), authorizing the acquisition thereof, and directing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings to acquire portions of the property
driveway and access located between 1185 Broadway and 1101 Broadway (APN:
Not assessed ); the "Rinker Development Corporation Property", commonly known as Rinker driveway.
CEQA:
On December 16, 2016, Caltrans approved an Initial Study with Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment (ND/EA) for the United States Highway 101/State Route 84 (Woodside Road) Interchange Improvement Project (SCH No. 2016042024). The ND/EA analyzed the environmental impacts of the Project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Adoption of the Resolutions of Necessity will not result in any direct or indirect physical impacts and does not constitute a substantial change to the Project such that revisions to the previously approved ND/EA are required. Further, no changes to the Project or its circumstances have occurred, nor has new information become available, that would require additional environmental review.
9. STAFF REPORTS Page 131
9.A. Fiscal Year 2024-25 year-end budget update, mid-year update on Fiscal Year 2025-26 goals, Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year budget amendments, and proposed framework for development of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget
Recommendation:
1. Accept an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 year-end operating results;
2. Accept a mid-year update on FY 2025-26 goals;
3. Adopt a resolution a) appropriating and transferring certain funds for specified purposes to conform the budgeted amounts to actual revenues or expenditures for transactions that have occurred or are anticipated to occur during FY 2025-26 and b) amending the City’s authorized full-time equivalent (FTE) table for the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget;
4. Accept an economic and budget outlook update, including the inaugural FY 2025-26 budget-to-actuals report for the General Fund;
5. Provide direction on the recommended framework for the development of the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget; and
6. By motion, approve the dates for City Council action on the FY 2026-27 budget as set forth in this staff report, including establishing June 8, 2026 as the date on which the City Manager shall present a proposed budget to the City Council.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10. STUDY SESSIONS Page 216
10.A. Study Session regarding potential updates to Redwood City’s Municipal Code regulations for mobile and sidewalk vending
Recommendation:
Hold a Study Session and receive individual City Councilmember feedback on potential updates to Redwood City’s Municipal Code regulations for mobile vending and sidewalk vending, to ensure alignment with state law and address health, safety, and administrative considerations.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
11.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Governance Sub-Committee
B. Finance / Audit Sub-Committee
C. 84/101 Ad Hoc Committee
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
12. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026