City of Redwood City

City Council Minutes September 21, 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 Manager

Keith Bautista, 3010 Stelling Way, representing the Redwood City-San Mateo Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Redwood City Police Department, cadets and reserve officers, for their help during the "Taste of the Shores." Mr. Bautista announced that a Council Candidate Forum will be held October 7 at the Sequoia Club on Broadway at 7:45 p.m. Those interested may call 364-1722 for more information.

Karen Lew-Tom, representing Assemblyman Ted Lempert’s office, introduced herself and stated that the Assemblyman is currently in the district and looking forward to hearing ideas from the City Council and citizens. September 30 is the deadline for Governor Wilson to take action on bills. Council expressed appreciation for Mr. Lempert’s assistance during the year, particularly in cleaning up the waterways and with the Redwood City Elementary School District.

MEMO 9/22/98

John Holt, 42 Iris Street, addressed Council regarding traffic calming devices in Redwood City and gave examples of where they did not work along Hopkins. He urged Council to make the devices permanent, whether they be barricades, structures, or plantings. The Mayor requested an update on the Dingee Park Circle area/Holt area from staff, including a report from the police department.

MEMO 9/22/98

Sandy Simoneon, 37 Cove Lane, representing the Shore Dogs, thanked Council for approval of the dog park.

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MEMO 9/22/98

M/S: Ira/Hartnett to waive the reading of the Consent Calendar, adopt the resolutions, direct staff to contact the Belmont County Water District, and approve other items.

A. Approve Task Order No. 1 for additional consulting architectural services for the Veterans Memorial Senior Center Air Conditioning Project (Grossmann Design Group);

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-235

B. Appoint Andrew Gold as Redwood City representative on the Peninsula Library System’s Advisory Board for a term to expire June 20, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-236

C. Accept the Redwood Shores Bike Path Improvements Project, and authorize the release of bonds (MCH General Engineering);

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-237

D. Accept the Realignment of Winslow Street Project, and authorize reimbursement payment to San Mateo County;

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-238

E. RESOLUTION NO. 13455 ACCEPTING INVOICE FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND/OR REPAIR OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ON FIRE TRUCK #8020 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INVOICE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Russett Power Systems & Fire Equipment Service, Inc.);

F. RESOLUTION NO. 13456 ACCEPTING BID FOR MARLIN AND STAFFORD PARKS RESTROOM FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Zolman Construction & Development, Inc.);

G. RESOLUTION NO. 13457 ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT-CONCRETE MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Granite Rock Co. and Raisch Products);

H. RESOLUTION NO. 13458 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER UNDER THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF GALT’S PURCHASE ORDER NO. 4936 (GCS Western Power Equipment);

I. RESOLUTION NO. 13459 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE CERRITO AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT (Satterfield & Co., Ltd.);

J. RESOLUTION NO. 13460 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE REDWOOD CREEK CONCRETE WALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT; DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITY; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

K. Removed.

L. RESOLUTION NO. 13461 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUBBERIZED RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN THE CITIES OF BURLINGAME AND SAN MATEO; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.);

M. Approve warrants dated through September 21, 1998 and usual and necessary payments through September 28, 1998.

APPROVED

The motion was adopted unanimously by those present (Leipzig absent) by roll call vote.

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3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

None.

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4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

None.

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5. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

A. Downtown Parking Meters.

Assistant to the City Manager Cherise Moore reviewed the staff report and subcommittee report.

Concerns expressed by Council Members were the cost of marking tires and checking to see if cars had been moved, merchants parking in front of their stores, signage on meters, overnight parking in the 10-hour spaces, employee parking. Suggestions included review of removing parking meters from the off-street parking lots, possible color coding of new meters.

John Holt, 42 Iris Street, said the old mechanical meters were unreadable; he had received a citation on Jefferson. He felt that if the old meters are kept, they need better signage.

Keith Bautista, 3010 Stelling Way, DES Architects & Engineers, said his business is located near where the meters will be removed. He supported the recommendation presented to Council, but felt there should be an 8-hour parking limit during regular day-time business hours. He was informed that if the recommendation is approved, the City will work with employers to address employee parking and develop a Parking Management Plan.

M/S: Ruskin/Ira to adopt and implement the recommendations of the Parking Meter Study dated July 28, 1998, prepared by TJKM Transportation Consultants, and of the April 27, 1998 Council subcommittee report, including the removal of 99 parking meters and extending time limits on 62 meters. The motion was adopted unanimously by those present (Leipzig absent); voice vote.

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-239

Staff will return with ordinances to implement said recommendations.

B. WEB page for the City of Redwood City—Council Member Ian Bain.

Council Member Bain introduced Yvonne Chin and Kathy Shields of the committee of volunteers who had helped develop the proposed WEB pages. Ms. Chin thanked all those who had helped with the project.

For the record, Council Member Bain announced the new address for the City’s Website is www.redwoodcity.org.

Ms. Shields thanked Council Member Bain, Ann Gahagen (does the Parks page), Terry McMullin, Maureen Kelly, and City departments. She encouraged those listening to submit information for the Website. Maintenance of the site will be proposed to the design committee.

By consensus, Council recommended that the City’s logo be on each page.

MEMO 9/22/98

M/S: Harnett/Ira approved unanimously (Leipzig absent) by voice vote to accept the report.

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-240

C. Appointment of acting City Clerk.

Council Member Hartnett stated there was no recommendation at this time. There is one expected to be made at the next regular meeting. Following that, the City can start the recruitment process for the permanent City Clerk.

D. City Hall Financing.

1) A RESOLUTION NO. 13462 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CITY OF REDWOOD CITY VARIABLE RATE DEMAND CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CITY HALL PROJECT), APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTIFICATES, APPROVING A TRUST AGREEMENT, A GROUND LEASE, A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, CONTRACT OF PURCHASE, A REMARKETING AGREEMENT, AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO.

2) RESOLUTION NO. 13463 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR UNDERWRITING SERVICES (CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING) (Stone & Youngberg LLC).

3) RESOLUTION NO. 13464 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LETTER AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES (CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING) (William Euphrat Municipal Finance, Inc.).

4) RESOLUTION NO. 13465 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES (CITY HALL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING) (Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, Attorneys).

Director of Finance and Financial Planning Brian Ponty reviewed the report and introduced representatives from the firms involved in the procedure.

Discussion followed regarding potential risks, process of terminating the COPs and any penalties.

John Holt, 42 Iris Street, expressed concerns about the possibility of the state taking the money if it had budget problems. He was informed it could not do so.

M/S: Bain/Ruskin to adopt the four resolutions authorizing issuance of Certificate of Participation, approving execution of associated financing documents, and appointing Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth as bond counsel, William Euphrat Municipal Finance, Inc. as financial advisor, and Stone & Youngberg LLC as underwriter.

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-241

The motion was adopted unanimously by those present (Leipzig absent) by roll call vote.

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6. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

A. Council Member Claire thanked Pastor Logie for his service.

B. Council Member Ruskin introduced Jean Lefkowski, the new Library Media Project Director.

C. Council Member Ira asked if insurance covered any items taken during the robbery at the PAL facility and stated that the facility has improved the area. He was informed that any of the City’s items were insured.

D. Mayor Howard thanked Council Member Ira for his representation on the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

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A. Broadcasting of City Council meetings.

Assistant to the City Manager Moore updated her report and announced that the City of San Mateo has started cablecasting Council meetings.

Council discussion included cost of cablecasting live versus taped meetings; number of cameras; cost for a three-month trial period; contracting for cablecasting versus purchase of equipment; on which channel the meetings will be shown; how soon cablecasting could start; other information that could be disseminated either by a taped program or by character generator; and acceptability of a short contract with a vendor for cablecasting services.

City Manager Everett recommended that Redwood City contract for Council meeting cablecasting at this time and include equipment in the franchise negotiations with TCI in 2003, if Council decides to have meetings cablecast.

Ms. Moore said that MPAC would accept a three-month agreement and would be able to start immediately. However, TCI must install a modulator first.

René White, 3981 Lonesome Pine, read from a 1985 Redwood City Chamber of Commerce booklet saying that Council may be live on cable. He supported live cablecasting of meetings.

Council requested samples showing use of one camera, two cameras, and three cameras for their review.

M/S: Claire/Bain to direct staff to pursue the concept of live cablecasting of City Council meetings with Mid-Peninsula Access Channel for a three-month trial period as soon as possible. The motion was adopted by those present (Leipzig absent) with Council Member Ira dissenting; voice vote.

MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-242

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8. PUBLIC HEARING

None.

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9. CLOSED SESSION

None.

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10. ADJOURNMENT—9:40 p.m.

M/S: Hartnett/Bain to adjourn in honor of Elizabeth Bendernagel, Mayor Howard’s mother, who is celebrating her 75th birthday.

Respectfully submitted,

Acting Deputy City Clerk

Acting Deputy City Clerk

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