REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR  DIANE HOWARD
VICE MAYOR  IRA RUSKIN

 COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD S. CLAIRE
COUNCILMEMBER JIM HARTNETT
COUNCILMEMBER JEFF IRA
COUNCILMEMBER COLLEEN JORDAN
COUNCILMEMBER MATT LEIPZIG

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

APRIL 26, 1999

CALL TO ORDER - 7:35 p.m.

Council Members Present: Claire, Hartnett, Ira, Jordan, Leipzig, Vice Mayor Ruskin and Mayor Howard

Staff Present: City Manager Everett, Assistant City Attorney Sorba, City Clerk Howe, Finance Director Ponty, Public Works Services Director Ingram, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Building and Inspection Manager La Torra, Volunteer Coordinator Chan, Senior Civil Engineer Lynch, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, Housing Economic Specialist II, Sergeant Matuszak and Reserve Officer Cote

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Council Member Jordan

INVOCATION: Reverend Vern Jones

St. Peter's Episcopal

1. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

A. Proclamation proclaiming May 9- 15, 1999 as "Preservation Week 1999" - Mayor Howard read and presented the proclamation to Mr. Rolandieri. Mr. Rolandieri announced on May 8 at 2:00 p.m. the ceremony for the replica of the "Union Soldier" statue will take place.

B. Volunteer of the Year Awards - Volunteer Coordinator Chun Chan introduced and commended the following volunteers:

Mayor Howard announced that Item 6B has been withdrawn from consideration.

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Aaron L'Hoir spoke about a toxic waste area, mercury ore and gold dust use.

Marilyn McGowen spoke of alleged alcohol and tobacco sale to minors at Segar's and it's close proximity to schools.

Jack Greenalch referred to a letter requesting the naming of the City Council Chamber in honor of former City Manager Jim Smith.

Frank Bartaldo of Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, commented on the success of the 30th Annual Progress Seminar. He also invited the community to the Trade and Business Expo taking place on Wed., April 28 from 4:30-7:00 at the Hotel Soffitel.

Ted Hannig expressed concern for fairness in the treatment of taxpayers in Redwood City, particularly those involved in the redevelopment process. Mr. Hannig was concerned with the communication regarding the redevelopment process.

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10:30 p.m. - Mayor Howard reconvened the Council Meeting.

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3. CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Member Jordan pulled Item 3G from the Consent Calendar.

M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to waive reading of the Consent Calendar, including the titles and text of all resolutions, adopt the resolutions and approve other items.

A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 12, 1999 as submitted;

MINUTE ORDER 99-059

B. Accepte the Marlin Park Restroom Facility and Stafford Park Restroom Facility Project, and authorize the release of bonds and retention (Zolman Construction and Development)

MINUTE ORDER 99-060

C. Approve the appointment of Terilyn Anderson to the position of Public Works Superintendent at salary above the bottom of the salary range;

MINUTE ORDER 99-061

D. RESOLUTION 13603 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF LETTER PERMIT TO PENINSULA CELEBRATION ASSOCIATION AND REGULATING USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION);

E. RESOLUTION 13604 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF LETTER PERMIT TO WOODSIDE TERRANCE A.M. KIWANIS CLUB AND REGULATING USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CARNIVAL);

 

F. RESOLUTION 13605 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF LETTER PERMIT TO POST "NO PARKING" SIGNS TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS ON AUGUST 1, 1999, DURING THE TOUR DE PENINSULA (THE PENINSULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER);

H. RESOLUTION 13606 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO PARKING CITATION PROCESSING AND ADJUDICATION (TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC.);

I. RESOLUTION 13607 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL SERVICES (UMPIRE SERVICES-RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS);

J. Approve warrants dated through April 26, 1999, and usual and necessary payments dated through May 3, 1999;

K. Reject claims of Juana Caballero, No. 1740; Michael Mclaren, No. 1741; Betty Tagler, No. 1742; William Warnken, No. 1743 and CSAA/Maya Stewart No. 1745.

MINUTE ORDER 99-062

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

G. Job Specifications for the new classification of Urban Forestry Specialist, and amendment of the salary and wage plan accordingly

Council Member Jordan asked specific questions pertaining to qualifications for the position and possible salary adjustment to other classifications as a result of this new classification.

M/S Hartnett/Claire to adopt:

1) RESOLUTION 13608 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF URBAN FORESTRY SPECIALIST;

2) RESOLUTION 13609 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBIT B OF RESOLUTION NO. 13298 ESTABLISHING A SALARY PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEIU UNIT), TO ADD THE POSITION OF, AND SALARY FOR URBAN FORESTRY SPECIALIST

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

5. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. PUBLIC HEARING - Redwood Shores Transportation District Formation/Bond Issue/Special Election

Finance Director Ponty presented an overview of the second in a series of five actions for Council approval that will eventually result in the formation of a community facilities district (Mello Roos District) for bonds to be used to improve the transportation system in Redwood Shores.

Council questions included whether governmental agencies are included in the assessment and asked that any revised documents be presented prior to the public hearing.

City Manager Everett explained that the revisions were those requested by the businesses and the changes would be reviewed.

Mayor Howard announced no written protests had been received.

Public Hearing Opened - 10:50 p.m.

Max Keech, Tranportation District; Jim Bigelow, EVP/SAMCEDA and Randy Smith, Oracle spoke in support of the of the assessment district. Conditions were presented by Oracle.

M/S Ruskin/Ira to extend the Council meeting to 11:30 p.m. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

M/S Leipzig/Ruskin to close the public hearing. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Public Hearing Closed - 11:10 p.m.

Council Member Claire apologized to Mr. Smith regarding late revision submittal.

Mr. Roth said that based on discussions between City staff and landowners in the District, it had been determined that approved but undeveloped commercial property would be subject to the special tax on the same basis as developed commercial property. Mr. Roth indicated that as a result of this determination, additional changes needed to be made at the City Council meeting to the Rate and Method of Apportionment attached as Exhibit C to the resolution establishing the district. As described by Mr. Roth, under the prior version of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, approved but undeveloped commercial property was subject to the special tax only upon the election of the landowner, while under the amended version of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, property that had received development approval as of June 1 of any year would be subject to the special tax in the next fiscal year. Mr. Roth suggested that it would be appropriate for the City Council to adopt the resolution establishing the district with the oral modifications to the Rate and Method of Apportionment reflecting that approved but undeveloped commercial property and developed commercial property would be taxed on the same basis.

M/S Leipzig/Ira to adopt Resolution 13610 as revised of the City Council of The City of Redwood City Establishing Redwood Shores Community Facilities District No 99-1 (Shores Transportation Improvement Project) of The City of Redwood City, Authorizing the Levy of A Special Tax Therein, Calling an Election, and Approving Joint Community Facilities Agreements

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 13611 as Revised of the City Council of the City of Redwood City Acting as the Legislative Body of Redwood Shores Community Facilities District No. 99-1 (Shores Transportation Improvement Project) of the City of Redwood City Determining the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in an Amount Not to Exceed $13,535,000 within Such Community Facilities District and Calling an Election Therein.

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

M/S Ira/Ruskin to adopt RESOLUTION 13612 Approving and Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Bond Counsel Services-Redwood Shores Traffic Improvement Project.

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Consensus by Council was noted regarding 2% cap on construction costs, contract incentives and possible separate project oversight.

B. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Decision to uphold the granting of the Use Permit, the approval of the Architectural Permit by the Architectural Review Committee, and the Certification of the Negative Declaration by the Planning Commission. Appellant Kreager Machine Tool Corporation

LOCATION: Corner of Chestnut Street and Veterans Boulevard, Redwood City, California.

This item withdrawn from consideration by appellant.

C. PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Funds by the Redwood City Police Department

Public Hearing Opened - 11:20 p.m.

M/S Leipzig/Ruskin to close the public hearing.

The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

M/S Leipzig/Hartnett to approve the expenditure of grant funds totaling $106,468 from the Local Law enforcement Block Grants Program (LLEBG) to the continued compensation of the new officers.

MINUTE ORDER 99-063

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

A. Resolution in favor of BACH Charter School - Vice Mayor Ruskin

Vice Mayor Ruskin spoke of the importance of education to the Council and the partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the Redwood City School District and requested approval of a resolution supporting the Bay Area Charter High Schools efforts to create a charter high school on the mid-peninsula.

M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to approve RESOLUTION 13613 supporting the Bay Area Charter High School's efforts in creating a Charter High School on the Mid-Peninsula.

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Council Member Jordan requested a status report on the alignment of the auxiliary lanes between Redwood Shores and Whipple Avenue to assure every effort is placed on studying feasibility of roadway from Shoreway Road to Whipple Avenue. She also requested a report on the metering lights on Redwood Shores Parkway in front of Nob Hill Foods.

Mayor Howard invited the community to join the City at the Public Works yard on Saturday, May 1 for the Pride and Beautification Spring Clean-up which includes schools and the Bair Island area. The day will end with a barbeque at 1:00 p.m. and BFI will provide free bags of mulch to participants.

8. STAFF REPORTS

None

9. CLOSED SESSION

None

10. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: M/S Leipzig/Hartnett to adjourn the meeting in the memory of the peoples' lives taken in Littleton, Colorado.

Patricia S. Howe

City Clerk

 SPECIAL MEETING

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE ROOM 2B

APRIL 26, 1999

 

CALL TO ORDER - 6:05 p.m., Mayor Howard presiding

1. ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Claire, Hartnett, Ira, Jordan, Leipzig, Ruskin and

Mayor Howard

Council Members Absent: None

Staff Present: City Manager Everett, Assistant City Attorney Sorba, Human Resources Director Rivera-Pena, Parks Recreation and Community Services Director Griffiths, and Public Works Services Director Ingram

 

2. SUBJECT

A. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation according to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) was held.

Number of Cases: Seven

Claims of: 1. Construction Contractor at Sandpiper park

Community Center (D.L. Falk Construction)

2. State Farm/Casa Nida

3. Roger Cain (Worker's Comp)

4. Rick Kerr (Worker's Comp)

5. Lance Sisson (Workers Comp)

6. Sione Latu (Worker's Comp)

7. Bruce Meisenback

 

3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.

4. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY: None

5. ADJOURNMENT

After motion duly made, seconded and carried the Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

Ed Everett

City Manager