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October 26, 2009
City Council Agenda
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
October 26, 2009
7:00 P.M.
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*A reception to honor Vincent and “Pina” Truscelli will take place
in the City Hall foyer at 6:30 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/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/Assistant Agency Secretary (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/Redevelopment Agency Board, each speaker will be provided 3 minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Jim Hartnett, Council Member
4. INVOCATION – Reverend John Bassounas, Shinnyo-en Temple
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Proclamation: Honoring Vincent and “Pina” Truscelli
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Secretary.
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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Keyser Marston Associates Consultant Services Agreement Amendment No. 5 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board.
Staff contact: Pat J. Webb, Housing and Redevelopment Manager 780-7293 patwebb@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) for financial consulting services, modifying the hourly fee schedule to reflect appropriate rates for different services.
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Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with BKF & Associates for the engineering design of the Redwood Shores Levee Maintenance Project.
Staff contact: Grace Le, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7258 gle@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, Amendment No. 1 to the professional service agreement with BKF & Associates in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount up to 10% of the amount if necessary.
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Execution of Funding Agreements for FY 09-10 Human Services Financial Assistance Program (HSFA).
Staff contact: Teri Chin, Human Services Manager 780-7510 tchin@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Human Services Financial Assistance Program agreements in the amounts specified in the 2009/2010 fiscal year approved budget.
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6.2 Section – Resolutions
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1997 Redevelopment Agency Bonds – Redevelopment Agency Board.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance 780-7073 bponty@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By resolution, authorize the Redevelopment Agency Treasurer to pay-off all remaining debt associated with the bonds that the Agency issued in 1997.
RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF THE AGENCY’S REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 2, TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1997
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1998 City Hall Variable Rate Certificates of Participation.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance 780-7073 bponty@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By resolution, authorize the Finance Director to pay off all remaining debt associated with the 1998 City Hall variable rate certificates of participation.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF THE CITY’S VARIABLE RATE DEMAND CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
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Proposition 1A Securitization Program.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance 780-7073 bponty@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by resolution, the proposed Proposition 1A Purchase and Sale Agreement so that the General Improvement District 1-64 maintenance and operations fund (District) may participate in the Proposition 1A Securitization Program.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE SELLER’S PROPOSITION 1A RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE; AND DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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6.3 Section – Claims and Warrants
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Approve warrants dated through October 26, 2009 and usual and necessary payments through November 9, 2009.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance 780-7073 bponty@redwoodcity.org
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
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Green Building Code Ordinance.
Staff Contact: John La Torra, Building & Inspection Manager 780-7360 jlatorra@redwoodcity.org
1) Staff Report;
2) Open public hearing;
3) Hear public comment;
4) Close public hearing;
5) Council discussion;
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing and second reading on adoption of the Green Building Code (first reading on October 12, 2009).
2. Adopt the Green Building Code ordinance and the resolution on local conditions with the Finding of Facts pursuant to Government Code §50022.3.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 9.180 – 9.185, THE “GREEN BUILDING CODE”
(First Reading/Introduction October 12, 2009; published on October 16, 2009 and October 22, 2009)
RESOLUTION FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT, BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS, THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, AND NECESSITY, REQUIRE THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADOPTING A GREEN BUILDING CODE
3. Direct the City Clerk to file the adopted ordinance and resolution with the California Building Standards Commission.
4. Direct the City Clerk and staff to prepare and file a letter to the California Energy Commission requesting approval of the Green Building Code ordinance.
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8. STAFF REPORTS
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Public Outreach Plan for High Speed Rail in Redwood City.
Staff contact: Malcolm Smith, Public Communications Manager 780-7305 malcolm.smith@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept the overview report, offer comments, and approve the Public Outreach Plan presented on behalf of California High Speed Rail Authority and Caltrain.
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Finger Avenue Subdivision.
Staff Contact: Tom Passanisi, AICP, Principal Planner, 780-7237 tpassanisi@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
1. Consider the applicant’s response to the City Council’s August 3, 2009 direction as presented in the revised plans for a proposed residential development project at 50, 80, and 88 Finger Avenue.
2. Take action, by motion, on applicant’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the Planned Development Permit and make appropriate findings.
3. Take action, by motion, on the applicant’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the Vesting Tentative Map and make appropriate findings.
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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 City Advocate Weekly Issue No. 40-2009. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities City Advocate Weekly available in the City Clerk’s Department).
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10. ADJOURNMENT: TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
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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