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May 18, 2009
City Council Agenda
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
May 18, 2009
7:00 P.M.
*Cool the Earth Celebration at 6:30 pm in City Hall Foyer*
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS, SO AS TO NOT DISTURB THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING.
*ATTENTION SPEAKERS: If you wish to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board please complete a speaker’s card (next to agendas) and give it to the Deputy City Clerk (seated to the left of the Council/Board). 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/Board, each speaker will be provided 3 minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Jeff Ira, Council Member
4. INVOCATION
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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Proclamation - Cool the Earth Celebration – Chloe Martin, Program Manager
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Presentation - Ceremonial Swearing-In of Newly appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committee members.
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Presentation - Gang Suppression, Redwood City Police Department – Daniel Mulholland, Police Sergeant
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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. The Consent Calendar category is limited to 15 minutes of comment to be all as determined by the Mayor/Chair. If you wish to speak to items on the Consent Calendar, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the Deputy City Clerk/Assistant Agency Assistant.
MOTION: Waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items.
6.1 Section - Motions
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Approve the Special City Council meeting minutes of April 20, 2009 and the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board meeting minutes of April 27, 2009 as submitted.
Staff contact: Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk 780-7222 svonderlinden@redwoodcity.org
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Packet Document (pdf)
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Deed Restriction for the Redwood Shores Branch Library at 399 Marine Parkway in Redwood Shores.
Staff contact: Brian Lee, P.E., Supervising Civil Engineer 780-1391 blee@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, a deed restriction for the Redwood Shores Branch Library at 399 Marine Parkway in Redwood Shores.
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Professional service agreement with Huffman-Broadway Group, Inc. in the amount of $156,700.00 for state and federal environmental regulatory agency permitting assistance for the Redwood Shores Levee Maintenance Project.
Staff contact: Grace Le, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7258 gle@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, the professional service agreement with Huffman-Broadway Group, Inc. for state and federal environmental regulatory agency permitting assistance for the Redwood Shores Levee Maintenance Project in an amount not to exceed $156,700.00 and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount up to 10% if necessary.
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Response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report “Red Light Camera Increases Safety.”
Staff Contact: Chris Cesena, Police Captain 780-7123 ccesena@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve the Chief of Police’s Response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report “Red Light Camera Increases Safety.”
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Crossing Guard Service.
Staff Contact: Chris Cesena, Police Captain 780-7123 ccesena@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By motion, approve a one-year amendment to the agreement between the City of Redwood City and All City Management Services to provide crossing guard service for fiscal year 2009-2010, and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute all documents with regard to the Agreement.
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Request for Financial Contribution toward the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Laurel Way Subdivision.
Staff Contact: Tom Passanisi, Principal Planner, 780-7237 tpassanisi@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Decline to contribute funding toward EIR costs for the Laurel Way Subdivision.
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Affordable Housing Covenant Deed Restrictions for 885 Woodside Road Condominium Housing Project.
Staff contact: Pat J. Webb, Housing and Redevelopment Manager 780-7293 patwebb@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Adopt, by motion, the Declaration of Affordability Covenants (“Affordability Covenants”) and Resale Restriction agreement and Option to Purchase for 15% (six units) of the 43-unit condominium housing project at 885 Woodside Road.
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License Agreement between the City of Redwood City and Fresh & Natural Food Service Group for café at Redwood Shores Branch Library.
Staff contact: Dave Genesy, Library Director 780-7060 dgenesy@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By motion, approve the License Agreement with Fresh & Natural Food Service Group for café services at the Redwood Shores Branch Library.
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6.2 FINAL ACCEPTANCES
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Final Acceptance – Redwood Shores Slurry Seal Project.
Staff contact: M. Saber Sarwary, P.E., Acting Supervising Civil Engineer 780-7370 ssarwary@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept, by motion, the Redwood Shores Slurry Seal Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to city procedures.
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Final Acceptance – Veterans Boulevard Storm Drain Pump Station Electrical Upgrade Project.
Staff contact: M. Saber Sarwary, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7370 ssarwary@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept, by motion, the Veterans Boulevard Storm Drain Pump Station Electrical Upgrade Project and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
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Final Acceptance – Hoover Synthetic Turf Field Replacement Project.
Staff contact: Brian Lee, P.E., Acting Supervising Civil Engineer 780-1391 blee@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept, by motion, the Hoover Synthetic Turf Field Replacement Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
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Final Acceptance – Redwood City Recycled Water Project – Phase I – Seaport Distribution System – Bid Package 7 (Bike Path, East Bayshore Road, Maple Street, Bloomquist Street, and Seaport Boulevard) Project.
Staff contact: Phong Du, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7385 pdu@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept, by motion, the Redwood City Recycled Water Project – Phase I – Seaport Distribution System – Bid Package 7 (Bike Path, East Bayshore Road, Maple Street, Bloomquist Street, and Seaport Boulevard) and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
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Final Acceptance – Redwood City Recycled Water Project – Phase I – Redwood Shores Distribution System – Bid Package 9 (Island Drive and Bridge Parkway in the Westport Office Park).
Staff contact: Phong Du, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7385 pdu@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept, by motion, the Redwood City Recycled Water Project – Phase I – Redwood Shores Distribution System – Bid Package 9 (Island Drive and Bridge Parkway in the Westport Office Park) and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.
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6.3. RESOLUTION
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California Department of Boating and Waterways Grant for Police Boat Engines.
Staff Contact: Chris Cesena, Police Patrol Division Captain 780-7123 ccesena@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
1. By Motion, approve a contract between the City of Redwood City and the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) for grant funds for new engines for the Police Department’s patrol boat, and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute all documents with regard to the Agreement.
2. By Resolution, amend the Police Department budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09, so that the grant funds may be appropriated for the purchase of the boat engines. The grant funds should be appropriated within the Police Department Patrol Services sub-program (62131).
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE REDWOOD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 SO THAT THE GRANT FUNDS MAY BE APPROPRIATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PATROL BOAT ENGINES
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6.4 Section – Claims and Warrants
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Approve warrants dated through May 18, 2009 and usual and necessary payments through June 1, 2009.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance and Financial Planning 780-7048 bponty@redwoodcity.org
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7. STAFF REPORTS
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Informational Update - San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) – Hetch Hetchy Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) – Bay Division Pipeline Reliability Upgrade Project – Bay Division Pipeline No. 5 – Peninsula Reaches.
Staff contact: Phong Du, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7385 pdu@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
No action is required at this time. This staff report is an information only item and accompanies a presentation by the SFPUC project team.
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Council discussion and input on public outreach efforts related to the development and local construction of the High Speed Rail/Caltrain Electrification project.
Staff Contact: Peter Ingram, City Manager 780-7300 pingram@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Provide input to the Caltrain staff for use in their development of a Public Outreach Plan for development and construction of the High Speed Rail/Caltrain Electrification project.
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8. 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 City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 15-2009, 16-2009, and 17-2009. 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).
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Appointment of a Director to the Boards of the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority.
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Memo from the League of California Cities and Adoption of a Resolution.
A RESOLUTION FINDING A SEVERE FISCAL HARDSHIP WILL EXIST IF ADDITIONAL CITY PROPERTY TAX FUNDS ARE SEIZED AND ADDITIONAL UNFUNDED MANDATES ARE ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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League of California Cities and the California Redevelopment Association Campaign Coalition – Seeking Support for Coalition Membership/“Main Street Recovery Campaign Coalition” – City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board.
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City Council Member Report of Conference/Meeting Attendance.
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9. ADJOURNMENT: TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2009.
In accordance with SB 343, 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, Redwood City, CA 94063.
ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: In accordance with AB 3035, the City Council will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related accommodation. Please send a written request to Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk, at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 or e-mail address svonderlinden@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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