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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, February 23, 2026 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:04 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 Padilla led the pledge of allegiance.
4. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BE TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation recognizing Women's History Month
2026 San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Andrea Jones accepted the proclamation. Mayor Martínez Saballos also congratulated the other 2026 inductees Terry Nagel, Alyson Suzuki, Danika Gonzalez Johnston, and Amani Shroff.
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Lunar New Year
Redwood City International (RCI) Board of Directors Ernie Schmidt, Barbara Pierce, Raymond Kong and Andy Frisch accepted the proclamation and invited the community to attend the Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 28 at Courthouse Square.
5.C. County update on recent developments affecting Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue County Executive Mike Callagy and Assistant County Executive Justin Mates gave a __________________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ February 23, 2026 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2
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presentation.
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:
• Bill Johnson
• Jason Solomon
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Sturken pulled item 7B.
Motion and second, Chu and Gee, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except 7B, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
Motion and second, Sturken and Gee, to approve item 7B, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
7.A. Final acceptance of the Fair Oaks Field LED Sports Lighting Project (304)
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 (304)
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).
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7.C. Investment report for the period ending December 31, 2025 (501)
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 (304)
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 (301)
7.F. Approve claims and checks from February 23, 2026 to March 9, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through March 9, 2026 (303)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 (611) Reso 16391
City consultant Leo Scott from Gray Bowen Scott gave a presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
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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 th e 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.
Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to a dopt 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), authori
zing 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 assess ed ); the "Rinker Development Corporation Property", commonly known as Rinker driveway, passed unanimously by electronic vote.
9. STAFF REPORTS
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 (501) Reso 16392
City Manager Patrick Heisinger introduced the item, and Finance Director Beth Goldberg and Deputy City Manager gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Erin Coleman
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• Clara Jaeckel
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)
Motion and second, Martínez Saballos and Howard, to:
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.
The motion passed unanimously by electronic vote.
10. STUDY SESSIONS
10.A. Study Session regarding potential updates to Redwood City’s Municipal Code regulations for mobile and sidewalk vending
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Deputy City Manager Jennifer Yamaguma introduced the item, and Economic Development Manager Amanda Anthony gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Fergal O’Boyle
• Dylan Finch
• Edwin R.G.
• Anthony Persons
• Olivia Bracamontes
• Timothy Russell
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)
A Study Session was held. No formal action was taken.
At 10:59 p.m., motion and second, Howard and Gee, to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m., passed unanimously by electronic vote.
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
11.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended None.
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Governance Sub-Committee
Vice Mayor Eakin provided an update.
B. Finance / Audit Sub-Committee
Vice Mayor Eakin provided an update.
C. 84/101 Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Martínez Saballos provided an update.
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
None.
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12. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 11:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the March 9, 2026 City Council meeting.