October 5, 1998

City Council Minutes

October 5, 1998

REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR DIANE HOWARD
VICE MAYOR IRA RUSKIN

COUNCILMEMBER IAN BAIN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD S. CLAIRE
COUNCILMEMBER JIM HARTNETT
COUNCILMEMBER JEFF IRA
COUNCILMEMBER MATT LEIPZIG

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 5, 1998

CALL TO ORDER 7:04 p.m. Mayor Howard presiding

ROLL CALL

Councilmembers Present: Bain, Hartnett, Ira, Vice Mayor Ruskin, Mayor Howard

Councilmembers Absent: Claire, Leipzig

Staff members present: City Manager Everett, Assistant City Attorney Sorba, Interim City Clerk McKay, Community Development Director Nelson, Community Development Services Manager Church, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, and Council Volunteer Balsalmo.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Councilmember Bain.

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1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Lynn Simms, 1098 10th Avenue, urged the Council to address the deteriorating conditions in the Rolison Road neighborhood, and voiced her support for the new housing project at 3400 Rolison Road now being considered for that area.

Ed Bailey, 3215 Page Street, stated he lives in the Rolison neighborhood and he and his neighbors have concerns regarding this area and they want to be included in any decisions affecting that area. He submitted a petition to Council expressing neighbor's concerns and provided copies to Council Volunteer Balsalmo.

Craig Thompson, 3320 Hoover Street, expressed concern for the Rolison Road housing project which may create future blight and impacts such as traffic, noise, trash, disrepair, and proposed alternatives such as private housing or senior housing.

Steve Palmer, 3431 Hoover Street, expressed concern for the future of this neighborhood and indicated by show of hands of approximately 10 audience members that others are concerned too.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

M/S Hartnett/Ira to waive the reading of the Consent Calendar, adopt the Resolutions, and approve other items, as follows;

A. Accept the improvements and release the bonds for the California Harbor Court Subdivision, following the submission of a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $426,300.00, in accordance with Paragraph No. 9 of the subdivision Agreement (Kaufman and Broad-South Bay, Inc.);

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-256

B. Accept the improvements and release the bonds for the California Seacrest Subdivision, following the submission of a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $253,000.00, in accordance with Paragraph No. 9 of the Subdivision Agreement (Kaufman and Broad-South Bay, Inc.);

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-257

C. RESOLUTION NO. 13469 CONDITIONALLY CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO OAK KNOLL SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ANNEXATION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;

D. RESOLUTION NO. 13470 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PARAMEDIC TRAINING FIELD INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE (SAMARITAN TRAINING CENTER, INC.);

E. RESOLUTION NO. 13471 FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO SAFEGUARD LIFE, HEALTH AND PROPERTY; SUSPENDING BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR THE EMERGENCY DREDGING OF THE CULVERTS OF CORDILLERAS CREEK AT INDUSTRIAL WAY;

F. Approve warrants dated through October 5, 1998 and usual and necessary payments through October 12, 1998; APPROVED

The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote of those present (Claire and Leipzig absent).

3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None

4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

5. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

A. Announcements by Council Members

Mayor Howard announced that she will be a guest on Channel 8 Political Pulse, show airing October 11 at 9:30 a.m. regarding waterways.

B. Upcoming Council Schedule

It was the general consensus of Council to conduct a Council Study Session on November 9, 1998, and approved the proposed Council schedule through January 4, 1999.

MEMO 10/6/98

8. STAFF REPORTS - None

9. CLOSED SESSION - None

10. ADJOURNMENT –

M/S Hartnett/Bain to adjourn in memorium to honor the recently deceased Judge Frank Piombo and Mary Ellen Hoffman, and passed by unanimous voice vote of Council present.

MINUTE ORDER 258

The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Cathleen A. McKay, CMC/AAE

Interim City Clerk

STUDY SESSION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 5, 1998

CALL TO ORDER - 7:22 p.m., Mayor Howard presiding

ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Bain, Hartnett, Ira, Vice Mayor Ruskin, Mayor Howard

Council Members Absent: Claire, Leipzig

Committee Members Present: Dempsey, Greer , Howard ,Keely ,Mahany, Tavernier, Verdone, Vice-Chairperson Paulson, Chairperson-Tweedie

Committee Members Absent: Miller, Watry

4A. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE REDWOOD CITY HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE

Facilitator Cecil Reeves provided outline of workplan for next twelve months, guidance from Council and support, concerns and issues, Council priorities, and improving effectiveness

Lengthy discussion ensued regarding landbank program, eligible projects and qualifying incomes from different sources, 3400 Rolison Road project, senior programs, financing, communication enhancement with neighbors, Council and staff, housing unit management maintenance compliance criteria, code enforcement increase, master plan and build out analysis, critical State and federal timeframe compliance.

Committee Member Watry joined the meeting at this time of 8:40 p.m.

The facilitator encouraged the committee to address their tasks in immediate, medium and long term needs.

Discussion continued regarding meeting December 98 and June 99 deadlines, developing a subcommittee to work with staff to meet deadlines, first time homebuyer programs, employer and City partnerships, senior services, and program funding timeframes.

Recess – 9:09 p.m. Reconvened - 9:24 p.m.

Facilitator Reeves reviewed and summarized developed consensus of Council and Committee discussions at this study session.

5. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Cathleen A. McKay, CMC, AAE

Interim City Clerk

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