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, July 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 - 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 Parks Make Life Better!® Month
5.B. Adjournment of meeting in memory of Dave Eakin
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 10
7.A. Levy of benefit assessments for the tax roll year 2026-2027 for the Seaport Boulevard Landscape Maintenance District
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution requesting and authorizing the County Controller to levy benefit assessments for the Seaport Boulevard Landscape Maintenance District in the amount of $212,500 and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such assessments for the tax roll year 2026-2027.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
7.B. Levy of benefit assessments for the tax roll year 2026-2027 for the Redwood Shores Landscape Maintenance District 1995-1
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution requesting and authorizing the County Controller to levy benefit assessments for the Redwood Shores Landscape Maintenance District No. 1995-1 in the amount of $309,793 and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such assessments for the tax roll year 2026-2027.
CEQA:
Categorically Exempt - Class 1. Existing Facilities
7.C. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2025
Recommendation:
By motion, accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.D. Consider opposing State Legislation: SB 1164 (Cervantes) Elections Recommendation:
By motion, adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” position on State legislation SB 1164 (Cervantes) Elections, and direct staff to finalize and submit a letter communicating the City’s position to the appropriate State legislative representatives.
This staff recommendation evolves from the Governance Sub-Committee’s June 29 recommendation to “Oppose,” taking into consideration amendments made to the bill on July 2 after the Sub-Committee met, and information communicated in Attachment A, dated July 10, 2026.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.E. Excess insurance policy renewal and annual premium payment to Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew an agreement with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to cover losses that exceed $350,000 and authorize the excess insurance premium payment in a total not to exceed $1,200,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.F. Agreement for Services with Bionic Landscape Inc. to design and implement community engagement and master planning for Waterfront Park Project Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Services with Bionic Landscape Inc. to design and implement a community
engagement plan and implement a master plan for the Waterfront Park Project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,328,487.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.G. Agreement for Services with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for design of the Convention Way Bridge Water Main Repair Project
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Agreement for Services with EKI Environment & Water, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $249,449, for the design and civil engineering services related to the Convention Way Bridge Water Main Repair Project, including preparation of the project plans, specifications, and estimate, and consulting services during bidding and construction phases of the project.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.H. Approve and authorize the execution of 15 agreements for services for on-call multi-disciplinary services for engineering and transportation services Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the following Agreements for Services:
1. Agreement for On-call Services with 4Leaf, Inc. (4Leaf) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $1,090,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $5,430,000;
2. Agreement for On-call Services with Altrans – Transportation Management Association, Inc. (Altrans) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $300,000;
3. Agreement for On-call Services with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. (Biggs Cardosa) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year, for a maximum not-to- exceed amount of $250,000;
4. Agreement for On-call Services with BKF Engineers for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $400,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,150,000;
5. Agreement for On-call Services with Civic Edge Consulting, LLC (Civic Edge) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $450,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $750,000;
6. Agreement for On-call Services with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $750,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000;
7. Agreement for On-call Services with William R. Gray and Company, Inc., dba Gray-Bowen-Scott (Gray-Bowen-Scott), for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $500,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $700,000;
8. Agreement for On-call Services with Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. (Hexagon) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $350,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year, for a maximum not-to- exceed amount of $450,000;
9. Agreement for On-call Services with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (Kimley Horn) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $350,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $70,000 per year, for a maximum not-to- exceed amount of $490,000;
10. Agreement for On-call Services with Bellecci & Associates, Inc., dba Sanbell Bay Area (Sanbell) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $550,000;
11. Agreement for On-call Services with TDG Engineering, Inc. (TDG Engineering) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $70,000 per year, for a maximum not-to- exceed amount of $440,000;
12. Agreement for On-call Services with Traffic Patterns, LLC (Traffic Patterns) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $550,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $750,000;
13. Agreement for On-call Services with VSCE, Inc. (VSCE) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $250,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $350,000;
14. Agreement for On-call Services with YEI Engineers, Inc. (YEI Engineers) for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $180,000; and
15. Agreement for On-call Services with Zoon Engineering, Inc. (Zoon) for a three- year term in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000, with the City Manager authorized to extend the Agreement for two additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $740,000 per year, for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $3,680,000.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.I. Adopt two ordinances amending the Zoning Code and Municipal Code, respectively, to implement General Plan Housing Element programs, development streamlining strategies, and to adopt other code changes for clarity
Recommendation:
1. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element programs, development review streamlining, and Zoning Code maintenance and rescind Resolution No. 6882 and Resolution No. 7805 regarding CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element programs, development review streamlining, and Municipal Code maintenance.
CEQA:
Project consistent with Previous Plan EIR
7.J. Amendment to City's Classification and Salary and Wage Plan establishing new classification of Deputy Building Official, revised job description for Paralegal, adding Deputy City Attorney to flexibly staffed series of Assistant City Attorney/Senior Assistant City Attorney/Chief Assistant City Attorney, and reclassification of Administrative Secretary to Management Analyst I Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the City’s Classification and Salary and Wage Plan to: 1) establish the new classification and salary range for Deputy Building Official, 2) revise job description for Paralegal, 3) add Deputy City Attorney to flexibly staffed series of Assistant City Attorney/Senior Assistant City Attorney/Chief Assistant City Attorney, and 4) amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to update the Full-Time Equivalent Employee Table for the Police Department to reclassify an Administrative Secretary incumbent to Management Analyst I and
appropriate $22,500 to conform the budgeted amount to actual expenditures approved for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.K. Amendment No. 1 to the Page and Turnbull Services Agreement for on-call specialized planning consulting services for Community Development's Planning Division
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Page and Turnbull for specialized planning consulting services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $200,000 for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 for the initial three-year term of the contract from November 6, 2025, to November 5, 2028.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7.L. Approve July 13, 2026 City Council Minutes
7.M. Approve claims and checks from July 27, 2026 to August 24, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through August 24, 2026
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 835
8.A. Substitution of the affordable housing site and affordable housing project at 847 Woodside Road for an affordable housing site and project at 705 Veterans Boulevard; approval of a general vacation of public right-of-way property consisting of a portion of Spring Street and a small remnant City-owned parklet located at the northeastern corner of Marshall and Walnut Streets (collectively referred to as the “Spring Street Segment”), associated with the 1900 Broadway Gatekeeper Development Agreement and project; and, approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement authorizing the sale of the Spring Street Segment to the 1900 Broadway developer
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a substitute site (705 Veterans Blvd) as the Affordable Housing Site and designated Affordable Housing Project in the 1900 Broadway Development Agreement; and approving the Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Plan; and
2. Adopt a resolution conditionally vacating the Spring Street Segment (consisting of a portion of Spring Street and a remnant City parklet located at Marshall and Walnut Streets); and approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of
Redwood City and 1900 Broadway developer for purchase of the Spring Street segment.
CEQA:
Project consistent with Previous Plan EIR
9. STAFF REPORTS Page 967
9.A. City Council appointments to the Board of Port Commissioners, Arts Commission and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Recommendation:
1. By roll call vote, appoint to the following:
a. Board of Port Commissioners for 2 full-term seats expiring July 31, 2030; b. Arts Commission for 3 full-term seats expiring May 31, 2030; c. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission for one partial term seat expiring May 31, 2028
2. By motion, authorize use of the current Board, Commission, and Committee (BCC) applicant pool to fill any additional vacancies on the Arts Commission and Board of Port Commissioners that may occur between now and January 31, 2027.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.B. Consider whether to take a City Council position on the citizen-initiated ballot measure on the November 2026 general election to amend the Redwood City Code to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits Recommendation:
1. Consider whether City Council will take a position, or take no position, on the ballot measure to amend the Redwood City Code to impose additional rent control and just cause eviction limits; and
2. If City Council takes a position on the ballot measure, determine whether the legislative body will submit an argument and/or a rebuttal argument, including the author(s) and signer(s) of each. No more than five signatures may appear with an argument or rebuttal argument.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
9.C. Provide update to the City Council on the State Route 84 (Woodside Road) / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project and approval of Amendment No. 8 to Agreement for Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) for design services
Recommendation:
By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 (Amendment) to the Agreement for Services with AECOM (Agreement) to provide additional design services for the Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,817,564, for a new total contract not-to-exceed amount of $15,932,812.
CEQA:
This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST Page 996
10.A. City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended A. Attached Report of Meetings and Conferences Attendance
10.B. Designate Voting Delegate and Alternate to the League of California Cities (CalCities) Annual Conference September 23-25, 2026
10.C. City Council Committee Reports
A. 84/101 Ad Hoc Committee
10.D. City Manager (Oral) Update
11. ADJOURNMENT - The next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026