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July 24,
2006 City Council Agenda
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
July 24, 2006
7:00 P.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND PAGERS, SO AS TO NOT DISTURB THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
*ATTENTION SPEAKERS: If you wish to address the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency please complete a speaker’s card (next to
agendas) and give it to Council/Redevelopment Agency Volunteer
Art Balsamo (seated to the left of the Council). By submitting
the speaker’s card, the Mayor/Chair will recognize
you at the appropriate time. In order to afford all members
of the public the opportunity to address the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency, each speaker will be provided 3 minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Barbara Pierce,
Mayor
4. INVOCATION – Pastor Marilyn Lynch, Peninsula
Covenant Church
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL/
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and
one vote. The Consent Calendar category is limited to 15
minutes of comment to be allocated as determined by the Mayor/Chairman.
If you wish to speak to items on the Consent Calendar, please
complete a speaker's card and give to Council Volunteer Art
Balsamo.
MOTION: waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the
ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances,
and approve other items.
5.1 Section – Motions
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Approve the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Board
of Equalization meeting minutes of July 10, 2006 as
submitted
Staff contact: Patricia Howe, City Clerk 780-7222
phowe@redwoodcity.org  View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Sale of Police Canine to Handler
Staff contact: Ron Matuszak, Police Captain 780-7128
rmatuszak@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
The Council authorize execution of the sale of a retired police canine to his
handler. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Downtown Parking Validations
Staff contact: Dan Zack, Downtown Development Coordinator
780-7363 dzack@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Rescind the motion of July 25, 2005 which limited the ability to validate parking
to retail, restaurant, and entertainment establishments. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Award of Contract – Lagoon Intake Facility
II Replacement Project – Phase II
Staff contact: M. Saber Sarwary, P.E., Senior Civil
Engineer 780-7370 ssarwary@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve the Contract of Documents and award the contract for the Lagoon Intake
Facility II Replacement Project – Phase II to the lowest responsible
bidder, Proven Managements, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for their
low bid amount of $495,336.00. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Temporary Labor Services – Bay Span Inc.
Staff contact: Gordon Mann, Public Works Superintendent
780-7493 gmann@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By motion, approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Bay Span, Inc. of
Vallejo, CA, to approve temporary labor services for the not-to-exceed amount
of $190,000 and extend the agreement through June 30, 2007. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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The San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation
annual “Tour de Peninsula” Recreational
Bicycle Ride
Staff contact: Keith Harper, Administrative Sergeant
780-7173 kharper@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
The City Council authorize execution of a Letter Permit for the "Tour
de Peninsula.” View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Side letter of agreement between the City of Redwood
City and the service Employees International Union,
Local 715 (SEIU) regarding incentive pay programs for
certification
Staff Contact: Peter Ingram, Director, Public Works
Services 780-7466 pingram@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By motion, authorize the Human Resources Department to execute the attached
amendment to the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SEIU. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Agreement for support of the Redwood City Family
Centers for FY 2006/07 and 2007/08
Staff Contact: Deanna LaCroix, Executive Assistant
780-7308 dlacroix@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement between the
City of Redwood City, County of San Mateo, and the Redwood City School District
for support of the Redwood City Family Centers for fiscal year 2006/2007
and 2007/2008. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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5.2 Section – Final Acceptance
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Final Acceptance - Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement for Downtown Public Parking Facility – City
Council/Redevelopment Agency
Staff contact: Pat Webb, Economic Development Coordinator
780-7293 pwebb@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept the Downtown Underground Public Parking Facility and release remaining
retention, less $250,000 for minor outstanding items to be completed to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Services Director. The total cost
of construction is $19, 683,247.
View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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5.3 Section – Resolutions
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Approval of Surface Transportation Program (STP)
Application for resurfacing certain designated streets
in the City of Redwood City.
Staff contact: M. Saber Sarwary, P.E., Senior Civil
Engineer 780-7370 ssarwary@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution of Local Support approving the Application for STP funding
for the resurfacing of the Alameda de las Pulgas from Eaton Avenue to Woodside
Road, and Bay Road from Second Avenue to Marsh Road.
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING FOR STREET
OVERLAY - ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS AND BAY ROAD AND
COMMITING THE NECESSARY NON-FEDERAL MATCH FOR THE
PROJECT(S) AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY
OF REDWOOD CITY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Mezesville Historic District
Staff contact: Patricia Howe, City Clerk 780-7222
phowe@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution designating the Mezesville Historic District in conformance
with Council action of May 8, 2006.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR MEZESVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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5.4 Ordinances (First Reading/Introduction)
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Utility User’s Tax
Staff contact: Stan T. Yamamoto, City Attorney 780-7200
syamamoto@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Adoption of an urgency ordinance and introduction of a regular ordinance amending
Sections 32.501, 32.502 and 32.519 of the Redwood City Municipal Code to
clarify that the City shall continue its long-standing practice of applying
its utility users tax ordinance to intrastate services in a manner consistent
with the intent and purpose of the city’s utility users tax ordinance
and consistent with the Internal Revenue Service’s interpretation of
the Federal Excise Tax (the “FET”) prior to Notice 2006-50 issued
by the Treasury Department on May 25, 2006.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 32.501, 32.502
AND 32.519 OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 32 OF THE REDWOOD
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE UTILITY USERS TAX
OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AMENDING
SECTIONS 32.501, 32.502, AND 32.519 OF ARTICLE VII
OF CHAPTER 32 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE UTLITIES USERS TAX OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD
CITY View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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5.5 Ordinances (Second Reading/Adoption)
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AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE RAISED
BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN GENERAL
IMROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64, AND FIXING AND LEVYING
THE TAX RATE THEREFOR (First Reading July 10, 2006)
View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2286 ADOPTED JULY 25, 2005 AND ALL ORDINANCES
AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING
OR REVISING APPROPRIATIONS MENTIONED THEREIN, AND ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERETO (First Reading July
10, 2006)
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Associated Packet Document (pdf) |
5.6 Section – Claims and Warrants
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Approve warrants dated through July 24, 2006 and
usual and necessary payments through August 7, 2006.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance
and Financial Planning 780-7048 bponty@redwoodcity.org
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6. STAFF REPORTS
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333 Main Street General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment
Initiation
Staff contact: Jill Ekas, Senior Planner 780-7298
jekas@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Staff:
1. Based on the finding herein, staff recommends that the City Council not
initiate a General Plan Amendment from the existing General Plan Land Use Designation
of “Commercial-Office Park” to “Heavy Commercial-Mixed Use” for
property located at 333 Main Street; and
2. Based on the findings herein, staff recommends
that the City Council not initiate a Zoning Map Amendment
from the existing “Industrial Park” (IP)
Zoning District to the “General Commercial-
Combined Residential” (CG-R) Zoning District
for property located at 333 Main Street.
View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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Redwood Shores Lagoon Bank Policy and Construction
Guidelines
Staff contact: Blake Lyon, Associate Planner 780-5934
blyon@redwoodcity.org
1) Staff Report;
2) Open public hearing;
3) Hear public comment;
4) Close public hearing;
5) Council discussion;
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the adoption of the Redwood Shores Lagoon Bank Policy & Construction
Guidelines as recommended by the Planning Commission at their June 21, 2005
and September 20, 2005 meetings. Furthermore, staff recommends the removal
and/or modification of existing improvements that have been classified with “Level
3” significance. Adoption of proposed policy, removal of significant
nonconforming waterfront improvements, and grandfathering in minor nonconforming
improvement with an Encroachment Agreement.
View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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8. STAFF REPORTS:
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Middlefield/Theatre Way II Improvements – City
Council/Redevelopment Agency
Staff contact: Susan Moeller, Redevelopment Manager
780-7204 smoeller@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Review, modify if appropriate, and approve the revised design concept for the
pedestrian improvements along Middlefield Road between Veterans Boulevard and
Broadway. Authorize staff to proceed with a finalized design, construction
drawings, and bid packages. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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Capital Improvement Program Short Term Spending
Limit
Staff contact: Chu Chang, Manager, Engineering and
Construction 780-7382 cchang@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Review and provide direction to staff regarding the proposed short term spending
limit for the FY 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST -
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Legislation (information only) - This sub-section
involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed
Legislation described in the League of California Cities
Priority Focus Bulletin No. 27-2006 and No. 28-2006.
Council may direct staff to act on positions taken
by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities
Priority Focus available in City Clerk’s Department.)
View
Associated Packet Document (pdf)
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10. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION TO ADJOURN UNTIL THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2006
ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: In accordance with AB 3035, the
City Council/Redevelopment Agency will provide materials
in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related
accommodation. Please send a written request to Patricia
S. Howe, City Clerk, at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood
City, CA 94063 or e-mail address phowe@redwoodcity.org,
including your name, address, phone number and brief description
of the requested materials and preferred alternative format
or auxiliary aid or service at least seven calendar days
before the meeting.
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