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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, June 8, 2026 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Martínez Saballos called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - Council Members Gee, Howard, Padilla, Sturken, Vice Mayor Eakin and Mayor Martínez Saballos. Councilmember Chu was absent.
Staff Present: City Manager Patrick Heisinger, City Clerk Yessika Castro and City Attorney Veronica Ramirez.
3. NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
None.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Mayor Eakin led the pledge of allegiance.
5. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – None.
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:
• Tony Gapastione
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Padilla stated that due to residing within proximity to one of the project areas, she is recused from voting on item 7D.
Motion and second, Howard and Eakin, to approve item 7D, passed 5- 0-2 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent and Council Member Padilla recused.
Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, except item 7D, passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
7.A. Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (501) Reso 16407
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.B. Rejection of general liability claim by Elizabeth Watson, represented by Alexander Felix of Downtown LA Law Group (303)
Recommendation:
By motion, reject subject claim.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.C. Reject all bids for Tire Supply and General Vehicle Services (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, reject all bids for Tire Supply and General Vehicle Services and authorize staff to reissue the solicitation at a later date.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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7.D. Final acceptance of the On -Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project at various locations throughout the City (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the On -Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project at various locations throughout the City and authorize the release of bonds according to City procedures.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction
7.E. Award of contract for the Griffin -Bechet Synthetic Turf Field Project to Sprinturf, LLC (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the standard form construction contract documents for the Griffin - Bechet Synthetic Turf Field Project to Sprinturf, LLC of Daniel Island, SC for their low bid of $999,453; and
authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to
increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, for a not-to-exceed total of $1,099,399.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction
7.F. Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Roadway Pavement Management Program use of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Funds (301) Reso 16408
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution identifying a list of proposed paving projects for Fiscal Year 2026-
27 funded by SB1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, in accordance with the Streets and Highways Code for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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7.G. Amendment No. 1 to Communications Products Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (304)
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Products Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $55,000, for a total contract amount of $1,501,572 and a total contract term from February 2, 2024 to February 2, 2027.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.H. First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of San Mateo, providing core agency services at the Fair Oaks Community Center, for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, to increase funding by $25,000 for the purchase of disaster resilience supplies (304) Reso 16409
Recommendation:
1. By motion, approve and authorize City Manager to execute First Amendment to Agreement between the County of San Mateo and the City of Redwood City by accepting additional County funding in the amount of $25,000 for disaster resilience supplies, for a to
tal agreement amount of $1,818,282 providing
critical safety net services to vulnerable, low -income County residents through the Fair Oaks Community Center Information and Referral Program from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and
2. Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 revenue budget by $25,000 for the amount received by the County of San Mateo for the Information and Referral Program at the Fair Oaks Community Center.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Approve May 18, 2026 City Council Minutes (301)
7.J. Approve claims and checks from June 8, 2026 to June 22, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through June 22, 2026 (303)
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8. STAFF REPORTS
8.A. Accept certification of an initiative to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits in Redwood City, review of Elections Code Section 9212 report on impacts of the initiative, and take action as required by Elections Code Section 9215 (307) Reso 16410
City Clerk Yessika Castro, Housing Leadership Manager Alin Lancaster and City consultant Jason Moody from EPS, Inc. gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• John Mendez
• Amy Mendez
• Jeffrey Shabowski
• Denise
• Lupe Arreola
• Eduardo Torres
• Emily Morris
• Martha Beetley
• Clara Jackel
• Alheli Kang
• Andrea Gil
• Elizabeth Prado
• Teresa Berumen
• Hyun-Mi Kim
• Taylor Brady
• Nicholas Kennen
• Sofia Gonzalez-Rodriguez
• Amanda Chang
• Salvadora Herrera
• Michael Pierce
• Connor O’Brien
• Marc Slakey
• Vasili Morrison
• Paul Bocanegra
• David Gonzalez
• Rhovy Antonio
• Fernando Peña
• Steven Howard
• Nancy Moya
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• Rebecca Kieler
• May Lam
Recommendation:
1. By motion, accept certification of signature verification for an initiative to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits in Redwood City; and
2. Receive the Elections Code Section 9212 Report on impacts of the Proposed Ordinance (Attachment F); and
3. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9215 take either of the following actions:
a. Adopt, without alteration, the Proposed Ordinance (Attachment A); or
b. Adopt a resolution calling for an election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the voters an initiative measure to amend the Redwood City Code to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits. (Attachment E)
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Gee and Howard, to:
1. Accept certification of signature verification for an initiative to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits in Redwood City; and
2. Continue this item to a date certain, to be determined by the Mayor and Vice Mayor within the Elections Code provisions, to receive a supplemental 9212 report that provides information regarding the cumulative impacts of rent control, tenant protections, and burden on landlords of all regulations with the City, as well as impacts on non-profit affordable housing partners and reconciling impacts on the City’s general fund to the extent possible.
The motion passed 6- 0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A. Public hearing to receive a report on City of Redwood City employment vacancies, and employee recruitment and retention efforts as required by Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2561 (Government Code 3502.3) (901)
Human Resources Director Michelle Katsuyoshi gave a presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
Receive the informational report on City of Redwood City’s employment vacancies, and employee recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Martínez Saballos and Howard, to receive the informational report on City of Redwood City’s employment vacancies, and employee recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, passed 6- 0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
10. STAFF REPORTS
10.A. Presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 -27 Recommended Budget and date setting for the public hearing and adoption (501) Reso 16411
City Manager Patrick Heisinger gave an introduction, and Finance Director Beth Goldberg gave a presentation.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Michael Arruza Cruz
Recommendation:
1. Receive and provide feedback regarding the FY 2026 -27 Recommended _____________________________________________________________________________________________ JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ June 8, 2026 PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8
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Budget; and
2. Adopt a resolution setting June 22, 2026 as the date for the public hearing on and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, directing copies of the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Recommended Budget to be filed with the City Clerk, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of the availability of the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Recommended Budget and the date of the public hearing.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Howard and Eakin, to:
1. Receive and provide feedback regarding the FY 2026 -27 Recommended Budget; and
2. Adopt a resolution setting June 22, 2026 as the date for the public hearing on and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Budget, directing copies of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget to be filed with the City Clerk, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of the availability of the Fiscal Year 2026-
27 Recommended Budget and the date of the public
hearing.
The motion passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.A. Waive second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) related to Tobacco Retail Permits (301) Ord. 2561
Economic Development Manager Amanda Anthony gave a presentation.
At 10:59 p.m., motion and second, Gee and Howard, to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m., passed 6- 0-
1 by electronic vote with Council Member Chu
absent.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing. The following members of the public provided comments:
• David Kassouf
• Neil Lundy
• Ayub Gokce
• Jamieson Fong, Esq.
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• Ali Ahmad
• Gabrielle Mihajlovich
• Omar Salem
• Jeffrey Vasallo
• Tricia Barr
• Astrid Rieber
• David Rieber
• Zuben Modi
• Blythe Young
• Mohammed Shek, Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) • Kelly Boyett
• Tony Godlewski
• Daniel Moltke
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
At 11:28 p.m., motion and second, Sturken and Gee, to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m., passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
At 12:07 a.m., motion and second, Gee and Sturken, to extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m., passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) to (1) repeal in their entirety Article III (Tobacco Retail Permit) and Article V (Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Tobacco, Electronic Ci
garettes, and the Sale of Tobacco Products in
Pharmacies), (2) adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code in Article III, and (3) amend Article I, Section 15.2 (Definitions).
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.
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Motion and second, Martínez Saballos and Eakin to:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) to (1) 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), (2) adopt by reference Title 4, Chapter 4.98 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code in Article III, and (3) amend Article I, Section 15.2 (Definitions).
The motion passed 4-2-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
11.B. Collect sewer service charges on the tax roll for residential customers with one dwelling unit per parcel (802) Reso 16412
Acting Superintendent of Wastewater Linda Chang gave a presentation.
Mayor Martínez Saballos opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Martínez Saballos closed the public hearing.
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing, and if protests are not made by a majority of the affected parcels, adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 - 27 Sewer Service
Charge Report and authorizing the collection of sewer service charges on the tax roll for residential customers with one dwelling unit per parcel (requires 5/7 vote).
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Motion and second, Howard and Gee, to hold a public hearing, and if protests are not made by a majority of the affected parcels, adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Sewer Service Charge Report and authorizing the collection of sewer service charges on the tax roll for residential customers with one dwelling unit per parcel, passed 6-0-1 by electronic vote, with Council Member Chu absent.
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12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
12.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended None.
12.B. City Council Committee Reports
A. Climate Action Sub-Committee – Council Member Sturken gave an update.
B. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee – Council Member Gee gave an update.
C. Ad Hoc Committee on Special Events – Mayor Martínez Saballos gave an update.
12.C. City Manager (Oral) Update
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Martínez Saballos adjourned the meeting at 12:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Yessika Castro, City Clerk, CMC, CPMC
Approved at the June 22, 2026 City Council meeting