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
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of the meeting to prevent disruptions PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY.
To maximize transparency and public access, while the primary meeting takes place at the Redwood City meeting location, members of the public may attend in person at the Redwood City meeting location, or remotely as provided below.
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AGENDA MATERIALS:
City Council agenda materials released less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available to the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 1017 Middlefield Road and Redwood City Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, in a public binder at each City Council meeting, and on the City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
The City Council will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to Yessika Castro, City Clerk, at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 or e-mail address [email protected] including your name, address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 24 hours before the meeting.
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 - Vice Mayor Eakin
4. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 3
6.A. Hearing on an appeal of a February 25, 2026 Administrative Citation (as amended on March 24, 2026) for unpermitted construction of a garage addition at 2455 Carson Street, Redwood City, CA (the “Property”) Recommendation:
1. Hold a hearing and consider the owner’s appeal of Administrative Citation CE19-0399; and
2. By motion, deny the owners’ appeal and uphold the February 25, 2026, Administrative Citation (as amended on March 24, 2026).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7. STAFF REPORTS Page 67
7.A. Establishing one Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and the cross-section of Redwood Creek between Broadway and the Main Street Parking Lot (Broadway Pedestrian Mall) consistent with Senate Bill 969 as codified in California Business and Professions Code Section 25692 Recommendation:
As recommended by the Ad Hoc for Special Events, waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 33B to establish an Entertainment Zone on the 2000 block of Broadway and the cross- section of Redwood Creek between Broadway and the Main Street Parking Lot (Broadway Pedestrian Mall) consistent with Senate Bill 969 as codified in California Business and Professions Code Section 25692 and miscellaneous related changes.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 4. Minor alterations to land
8. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026