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 AGENDA
Monday, April 27, 2026
6:00 PM
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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 Howard
4. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A. Proclamation honoring Public Works Services Director Terence Kyaw upon his retirement
5.B. Proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Month
5.C. Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 10
7.A. State legislation SB 1216 (Cabaldon) Planning and Zoning Law: housing leadership designation
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Governance Sub-Committee, by motion, adopt an “Oppose, Unless Amended” position on State legislation SB 1216 (Cabaldon) Planning and Zoning Law: housing leadership designation, and direct staff to finalize and submit a letter communicating the City’s position to the appropriate State legislative representatives.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Final acceptance of Veterans Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project - Phase 3
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Veterans Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project - Phase 3, authorize the release of performance bonds and retention and filing of a Notice of Completion according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Implement the third phase of speed limit reductions around schools by reducing the posted speed limit around the Orion Alternative School, Taft Elementary School, Redwood Shores Elementary, Sequoia High School, North Star Academy, and McKinley Institute of Technology school zones to 15 miles per hour to enhance traffic safety
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to reduce the posted speed limit to 15 miles per hour within 500 feet of each the Orion Alternative School, Taft Elementary School, Redwood Shores Elementary, Sequoia High School, North Star Academy, and McKinley Institute of Technology schools while children are present, consistent with California state law.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Caltrans Relocation Impact Memorandum (Relocation Plan) related to property acquisition for the State Route 84 (Woodside Road) / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project
Recommendation:
By motion, adopt a resolution approving the Relocation Impact Memorandum as the Project’s relocation plan.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Final acceptance of the Courthouse Square Fountain Bowl and Lighting Replacement Project
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Courthouse Square Fountain Bowl and Lighting Replacement Project at 2200 Broadway Street, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Reject all bids for the On-Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project
Recommendation:
By motion, reject all bids for the On-Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project and authorize staff to re-advertise the project at a later date.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City attorney to execute Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.H. Agreement for design and construction administration services to Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for the Redwood Creek Bank Stabilization Near 707 Bradford Street Project
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for services with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers to provide design and construction administration services for the Redwood Creek Bank Stabilization Near 707 Bradford Street Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $459,279.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Award of contract for the 2026 Pavement Overlay and Curb Ramp Project - Broadway to improve roadway, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure Recommendation:
By motion, authorize the City Manager to execute contract documents and award the standard form construction contract for the 2026 Pavement Overlay and Curb Ramp Project - Broadway to Interstate Grading and Paving, a South San Francisco based company, in the amount of $2,549,329 and to authorize a 10 percent contingency if needed, not to exceed the total amount to $2,804,262.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
7.J. On-call consultant agreements for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the 2026-2027 Pavement Program
Recommendation:
By motion:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for on-call Construction Management and Inspection Services to support the 2026-2027 Pavement Program projects not- to-exceed the amount of $750,000; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Zoon Engineering, Inc., for on-call Construction Management and Inspection Services to support the 2026-2027 Pavement Program projects not-to-exceed the amount of $750,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.K. Approve Side Letters of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union Local 521 (“SEIU”)
Recommendation:
By motion:
1. Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the City and SEIU regarding Uniforms; and
2. Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the City and SEIU regarding Safety Shoes and Boots.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.L. Agreement for Services with Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West, LLC to provide laboratory services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West, LLC to provide as- needed laboratory services in an amount not to exceed $110,000 for a one-year term and authorize City Manager with an option to extend the agreement for two additional two-year terms in an amount not to exceed $229,999 for the first extension and $244,006 for the second extension through 2031 for a potential aggregate contract amount not to exceed $584,005.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.M. Agreement for Services with Western Truck Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of $360,300 for supply of vehicle service-body fabrication services Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with Western Truck Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of $360,300 for the supply of vehicle service-body fabrication services until completion of services.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.N. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Services with William R. Gray and Company DBA Gray-Bowen-Scott for project delivery services through construction completion for the State Route 84 (Woodside Road) / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project, a major highway infrastructure project Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with William R. Gray and Company DBA Gray- Bowen-Scott (GBS) extending their agreement by four years to June 30, 2030 and adding Phase II services for the Project in an amount not to exceed $3,750,920 for project delivery services through construction, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $7,422,133.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.O. Amendment No. 9 to Agreement for Services with CherryRoad Technologies to extend maintenance and support services and for an additional three years of Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM Cloud Services and Support at an annual rate of $525,755, or $1,577,265 over three years, for a total contract term of approximately ten years and a total contract amount of $8,805,421 Recommendation:
By motion:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services with CherryRoad Technologies to update Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM cloud licensing and support terms to implement the negotiated three-year Oracle Cloud Services Ordering Document, extending the agreement to May 31, 2029, and increasing the not to exceed amount by $1,577,265, for a
total contract term of approximately ten years and a total contract amount of $8,805,421; and
2. Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) by September 30, 2026 to evaluate whether the City has the most appropriate ERP system for its business needs—and to ensure it is receiving competitive pricing for these services.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.P. Amendment No. 15 to the Sanitary Sewage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 15 to the Sanitary Sewage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.Q. Resolution approving an administrative amendment to Section 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement reflecting the new agency name
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving an administrative amendment to Section 2.2 (Formation) of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement reflecting the name change of Peninsula Clean Energy Authority to Westlight Energy
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.R. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance readopting the Military Equipment Use Policy
Recommendation:
Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance readopting the Military Equipment Use Policy.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.S. Approve April 13, 2026 City Council Minutes
7.T. Approve claims and checks from April 27, 2026 to May 11, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through May 11, 2026
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS Page 667
9.A. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) related to Tobacco Retail Permits
Recommendation:
1. Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) to repeal in their entirety Article III (Tobacco Retail Permit) and Article V (Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, and the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies) and adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code in Article III (Attachment E), and amend Article I, Section 15.2 (Definitions); and
2. Set a Public Hearing on the second reading and adoption of the ordinance on June 8, 2026.
CEQA:
The adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, div. 6, ch. 3) section 15060 because the activity is not a Project as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment). In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a Project under CEQA, it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to the “common sense exemption” under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
10. STUDY SESSIONS Page 716
10.A. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Five-Year CIP Study Session
Recommendation:
Receive information on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 CIP and the Five- Year CIP, which covers Fiscal Years 2026-27 to 2030-31, and provide feedback.
No formal action will be taken by the City Council.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 779
11.A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended A. Attached Report of Meetings and Conferences Attendance
11.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Governance Sub-Committee
B. Ad Hoc Committee on 84/101
C. Ad Hoc Committee on Special Events
11.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
12. CLOSED SESSION Page 780
12.A. Closed session regarding anticipated 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): 1 case.
13. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026