REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR DIANE HOWARD
VICE MAYOR IRA
RUSKIN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD
S. CLAIRE
COUNCILMEMBER JIM
HARTNETT
COUNCILMEMBER JEFF IRA
COUNCILMEMBER COLLEEN M.
JORDAN
COUNCILMEMBER MATT
LEIPZIG
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
The City Council Meeting and Redevelopment Agency Meeting were called to order simultaneously. The Redevelopment Agency Meeting began immediately following the Consent Calendar.
CALL TO ORDER – 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Claire, Hartnett, Ira, Jordan, Leipzig, Vice Mayor Ruskin and Mayor Howard
Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Sorba, Agency Attorney Kessler, City Clerk Howe, Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, City Manager Everett, Financial Services Manager Somers, Building Inspector Lepori, Police Chief Bolanos, Sergeant Matuszak, Police Sergeant Cesena, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, Parks and Recreation Manager Centeno, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Public Works Services Director Ingram, Volunteer Balsamo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Council Member Claire
INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Logie, First Christian Church
1. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Pete Hughes announced the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association Music in the Park to be held on Saturday, September 25 at Marlin Park. The feature will be the "duck race" along with a festival.
Ray Fowler spoke about statements made by Council Member Jordan regarding the Redwood City School District. He agreed with some of the statements such as need for improvement, more funding, schools and city are connected in determining quality of life. He disagreed with other comments and urged an apology be made. He substitutes one day a week in the Redwood City School District and sees the fine job the educators do there.
Fernando Vega spoke in support of Council Member Jordan and her concept of a City sponsored program to teach English to the children of Redwood City. He passed out and cited various portions of the "English Language Education for Children in Public Schools" initiative and articles regarding test scores in Redwood City and success in similar programs.
Patricia O’Brien spoke about a possible conflict of interest involving a Council Member employed in the real estate industry and serving on the code enforcement review committee. She felt the meetings were conducted in private without notice to the public and referred to the pamphlet "Conflicts of Interest", published by the Office of the State Attorney General.
Carlo Montisano requested assurance that the issue of street parking will be heard on September 27 and that exterior sound and video will be provided during the meeting for those citizens in the lobby.
Lynn Simms, Neighbors for Reasonable Action, referred to upcoming meeting of September 27 and asked that Council consider those individuals involved. She stated her organization has walked the streets and has met with two Council candidates regarding the issues and suggested mediation may be helpful.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Mayor Howard removed Item F for a language revision and to be heard at a later date.
A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 23, 1999 as submitted; (301) MOTION ORDER 99-119
B. Approve Promoting an IT Analyst II to Senior IT Analyst with Above 5% Salary Increase; (905) MOTION ORDER 99-120
C. Approve Promotional Appointment to Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Department with a Salary Increase Greater than Five Percent (5%); (905)MOTION ORDER 99-121
D. Oppose Potential Change to Cost Allocation Formula for Emergency Services Joint Powers Authority; (304) MOTION ORDER 99-122
E. Approve Job Description and Salary Plan for New Classification of Senior Building Coordinator:
i) RESOLUTION 13731 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR BUILDING COORDINATOR; (903)
ii) RESOLUTION 13732 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 SENIOR BUILDING COORDINATOR; (905)
G. RESOLUTION 13733 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SPONSOR AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS AND AGREEMENT FOR THE RIPARIAN RESTORATION PROJECT PURSUANT THERETO
(Cordilleras Creek); (304)RESOLUTION 13734 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE DREDGING AND CLEANING OF BOX CULVERTS AND SUMPS AT CORDILLERAS CREEK AT INDUSTRIAL WAY, DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITY; APPROVING REVISED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR SAID PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR
; (304) RESOLUTION 13735 APPROVING PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC PARKING METER MECHANISMS AND REPAIR PARTS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; (304)J. RESOLUTION 13736 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECT 1999-2000; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITY DEPOSITS; (304) (Arborculturalist Specialist dba Professional Tree)
K. RESOLUTION 13737 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR USE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY (HERKNER SWIM POOL); (604)
L. RESOLUTION 13738 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM; (The EDCCO Group) (304)
M. RESOLUTION 13739 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPAIR SERVICES PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSTS; (Bay Area Paving) (304)
N. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2182 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21024 ("MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SERVICE") FOR LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS AND LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS; (2nd reading) (301)
O. Reject claims of Alyce Garlitts, Claim No. 1754; Robert Ray, Claim No. 1755; Matt Presotto, Claim No. 1761; Michael Galli, Claim No. 1764. MOTION ORDER 99-123
Approve warrants dated through August 30, 1999 and usual and necessary payments through September 13, 1999;
M/S Ira/Claire to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Redevelopment Agency – See Separate Minutes
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
6. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST – Mayor Howard thanked the Native Sons of the Golden West established in 1885 and active in the community for many years have made a commitment to the City of giving a new American flag and California State flag each year for City Hall. Mayor Howard announced that on Saturday, September 18, the City of Redwood City with the Pride and Beautification Committee will sponsoring a city-wide coastal clean-up in conjunction with the coastal commission. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the City Public Works Yard with coffee and donuts, site assignments will be chosen and a lunch will be provided by the San Mateo Credit Union at 1:00 p.m. at the Public Works Yard.
7. STAFF REPORTS
- Overview Traffic Unit/Traffic Enforcement (702)
Police Chief Bolanos introduced his report with the discussion of traffic enforcement in the community on Edgewood Road from the May 18, 1999 Council meeting. Council had directed information of the Traffic Unit and its operation, a report on new technology as it relates to enforcement; the use of a radar trailer in the community and the mechanism employed to assess traffic fines.
Sergeant Cesena explained the overview of the Traffic Unit, the use of its mobile radar display trailer and provided information on automated traffic enforcement. In 1997 and 1998 over 11,000 traffic citations were written and through July of 1999, over 7,000 were written. A 1997 survey of selected cities by the City and County Management Association shows Redwood City ranks second only to Long Beach in the number of moving violation citations issued. Enforcement through other than traditional methods includes red light photo enforcement and radar photo enforcement. In summary, the mobile radar display trailer has provided an additional tool against speeders. While red light photo systems have proven to be successful, however, the rate of violations will determine the success of the program in Redwood City and there is no way to determine the exact number of citations resulting from a program and if the experience is low citation rates than the program would require expenditures rather than generate revenue. Radar photo enforcement is not supported by the State or by public opinion to the extent red light photo enforcement is supported, therefore, purchase of this system is not recommended.
Council comments included suggested usage of a squad car such as used in Hillsborough, commendation of the Police Department, questioned amount of traditional enforcement needed where red light photo system exists, requested more information on practicality of how the system might work on targeted intersections for the purpose of reducing accidents, a request for a report on the top 10 areas of speed violations was made and received. Council questioned whether traffic signal synchronization was currently in place. The suggestion was made of a friendly warning sign at the entrance to the City.
Police Department to research photo red light enforcement technology and return with a recommendation with a limited scope of implementation, not pursue photo radar concept and hold off on a second radar trailer after evaluating effectiveness of the current trailer.
A report on the synchronization of the traffic signals on El Camino Real to be prepared.
MEMO 9/21/99
Nita Spangler questioned whether the City had formed a traffic or transportation committee and urged giving the traffic issue an all-city approach.
Traffic Engineers Haygood and Smith gave reports using maps showing location of humps. The neighborhood association was instrumental and formed a subcommittee of residents that met with staff prior to presenting the endorsed proposal to the entire association.
Greg Trindle thanked staff and encouraged Council to support the proposal on Orchard Avenue. Almost all neighbors supported the speed humps, although some disputed the locations.
Bonnie Miller, Co-Chair of Friendly Acres/East Bayshore Neighborhood Associations, explained their process and found a 4 to 1 in favor outcome. Thanked Council and staff for their support.
Traffic Engineer Haygood explained the humps on Central and Orchard Avenues. Out of 336 notifications, 6 responses were received, two supporting, one suggesting a different location on Orchard near Wells Avenue, one suggesting additional humps including one on Murray Court and modifications of the Murray/Central intersection, and two opposed to the proposal due to a specific hump location on Orchard Avenue.
Council discussion included a resident’s request to widen humps and revise location of signage for humps. Council questioned whether any humps to be installed are in locations in objection
M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:10 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Traffic Engineer Haygood recommended approval of the signing and striping installation project.
Allison McDonald spoke about a dangerous situation on her street where an "S" curve exists.
Ms. McDonald cited various incidents that have occurred on her street. Urged study of location of speed humps on this street.
Linda Marocco of Orchard Avenue supported speed humps but felt they need to be relocated due to the anticipated noise level.
M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Mary Salino supported the speed humps but suggested relocation of the humps further down toward Woodside Road.
Frank Flood, Central Avenue living right on the "S" curve, agreed with the speed humps but felt they are spread too far apart and is requesting study of a three-way stop sign at Murray Court and Central.
Mayor Howard asked Traffic Engineer Smith to justify the locations of the humps. Mr. Smith indicated the location of humps was determined because of the sight distance on the "S" curve itself. Hump placement must be in clearly visible locations in order to honor the Fire Department’s request. Additional methods of controlling the speed on the "S" curve are being studied. Mr. Smith said the location for the requested stop sign was not warranted.
Council discussion included desire for stop sign even if not warranted, questioned whether a stop sign and humps could be used together.
MEMO 9/21/99
Motion by Council Member Leipzig to approve 7B i and iii and table 7Bii for further review by staff on the location of the humps and possible stop sign to review the project as a whole. The motion failed to receive a second. Motion failed.
And pursue working with the homeowners’ associations for evaluation and solutions to the "S" curve issue including possible stop sign in order to provide information to Council. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Community Development Director Nelson introduced Building Inspector Lepori, who prepared Exhibit 7C-8 in the report, is the staff person working on the project and most familiar with the detail of the work required on the three properties. Ms. Nelson continued with the background of August 23 Council direction to provide an informational report on the status of the abatement proceedings. Staff has proceeded with the abatement process, tenants have been notified on August 28, and the relocation process is occurring by the same consultant representing the Franklin project earlier on the agenda. Vacation of the property should occur by October 3. Staff is also pursuing bids for demolition with one received to date and a few more expected by the end of the week. The estimate is between $9,000-$10,000 per unit to have the buildings removed. Conversation occurred on both August 23 at and again on August 24 with Mr. Petrouski who expressed interest in purchase of the properties with Mr. Szmay. Staff indicated to Mr. Petrouski that a submittal must consist of very precise plans and specifications for rehabilitation of the properties in order to assist the Building Official in his discretion. Staff provided specific information to Mr. Petrouski about the costs for soil clean up and the specificity of the plans requirement because of the numerous nuisances named. To date staff has not received an application that meets the needs stated on August 24 and the abatement is proceeding.
M/S Hartnett/Ira to extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Building Inspector Lepori added that the proposal received was primarily cosmetic in nature rather than the expected structural components needed for future occupancy requirements.
Council questions included status of City interest in the property and why permits were issued and rescinded, why not pursuing a private developer handling the process. City Manager Everett explained the City’s interest in the property.
M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Pete Petrouski, representing Mr. Szmay, gave his understanding and plan of the process. Council comments included questioning where the applicant would be in 45 days with the process and other questions to staff regarding obligations should the developer/owner fail to fulfill requirements.
M/S Ira/Jordan to extend the meeting to 12:15 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Council consensus, with Mayor Howard and Council Member Claire dissenting, directed staff to do the following regarding 303 and 309 Heller/ 418 Cassia:
1) Continue with the relocation process
2) Defer demolition of the buildings
3) Allow the Petrouski/Szmay applicants 30 days from last night - (until Oct 13, 1999 at 5:00 p.m.) to submit the plans and specifications as determined necessary and reasonable by the Building Official for rehabilitation of the buildings.
4) Applicant to submit a $18,000 non-refundable cash deposit to pay the City for (relocation) expenses with the issuance of the building permit
5) Within 2 weeks of issuance of the building permits, applicants must start work
6) The Building Official may determine what is a reasonable time to complete the work
7) Request the applicant board up the houses as soon as the units are vacated.
8) The City will withdraw its offer to Cal Savings on the first mortgage.
9) The applicant agreed to obtain a letter from the owner allowing the applicant to represent him and submit plans on his behalf.
MEMO 9/21/99
8. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
9. CLOSED SESSION - None
10. ADJOURNMENT – 12:26 a.m.
M/S Ruskin/Hartnett to adjourn the meeting and cancel the meeting of September 20, 1999. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
____________________________________________________________________________REGULAR MEETING
7:35 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999CALL TO ORDER – 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Directors Present: Claire, Hartnett, Ira, Jordan, Leipzig, Vice Chair Ruskin and Chairwoman Howard
Staff Present: Assistant City Attorney Sorba, Agency Attorney Kessler, City Clerk Howe, Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, City Manager Everett, Financial Services Manager Somers, Building Inspector Lepori, Police Chief Bolanos, Sergeant Matuszak, Police Sergeant Cesena, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, Parks and Recreation Manager Centeno, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Public Works Services Director Ingram, Volunteer Balsamo
1. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 9, 1999 as submitted;
MINUTE ORDER RD 99-13
M/S Ira/Hartnett to approve the minutes. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
3. GENERAL - None scheduled
- PUBLIC HEARING
on Approval of Disposition and Development Agreement for Franklin Street Project Shea Homes Limited PartnershipHousing and Redevelopment Manager Church gave a chronology beginning in 1993 and outlined various meetings held pertaining to the project. The project is based on direction from the Agency to staff to develop a master plan for the entire piece of property. The land is bounded by Jefferson, the railroad tracks, Maple Street and El Camino Real. The agency also indicated strong interest at that time in for sale housing. During the summer of 1997 their was consensus to request staff to seek an exclusive right to negotiate with a developer to look at redevelopment of the entire area described consistent with the Franklin Street area plan adopted in 1994. The project would include approximately 500 units of housing and possibly include a retail component. With that direction, in October of 1997, the Agency gave authorization to send out an owner participation offer for a third time for the entire area encompassing a much larger area of owners. Out of the 9 responses most said they were interested or they were only interested in a portion of the piece. A supplemental questionnaire was sent out asking for their ability to finance and experience. Three responses were received: El Camino Developers, Dr. Richard Haars, and a consortium of Shea Homes and Irvine Apartment Communities. After the agency board accepted the proposal from Shea and Irvine the ERN was entered into. The DDA with Irvine was approved on August 9, 1999. The DDA that Shea is proposing is 300 units of for sale housing, 84 townhouses and 216 condominiums. This will provide the mechanism to begin the site assessment that will take from 4 to 6 months.
Associate Planner Riordan outlined the outreach program throughout the project.
Redevelopment Agency Attorney Kessler recapped some prior actions by the agency in preparation for this DDA, particularly, actions under the California Environment Quality Agency (CEQA) and replacement housing. Because Shea and Irvine proposed a project that was generally in conformity with both the redevelopment plans for the area and the Franklin Street plan previously adopted and the general requirements of the zoning and general plan, the agency determined that the environmental review could be tiered off those previous documents. The agency prepared an initial study and eventually a mitigated negative declaration where noticing and hearings occurred and the recommendation from the Planning Commission to the agency. The groundwork was laid when the finding was made by the agency that the projects presented no substantial evidence that they would have significant impacts that would not be mitigated by either the project itself or previously considered. The replacement-housing plan is required by redevelopment law where a possibility of displacement could occur of low and moderate-income persons. The replacement-housing plan was noticed, circulated for public comment and reviewed at the same time as the negative declaration. The requirements and commitment are to replace housing units that are occupied by low and moderate-income persons within a 4-year period with 75% of the units affordable to the income groups displaced. Mr. Kessler pointed out some errors in the index that should include a reference entitled "Security for Shared Infrastructure" on page 10. The next is in a list of attachments where there should be a reference to "Attachment 12" which is entitled, "Form of Affordable Covenant and Restrictions of Resale". On page 5, there is a reference to Section 306 and should be Section 307.
Jeff Hansen of Shea Homes expressed excitement and appreciation to staff and the agency.
8:35 p.m. - Mayor Howard opened the public hearing.
Ted Hannig speaking on behalf of his clients requested a modification of the DDA, for compliance with the owner participation rules and duty of reasonable and good faith in dealing with the property owners.
He suggested the DDA return to staff for amendment urging owner participation.
Robert Lico, El Camino Developers, indicated disappointment with the process and sought amendment of the DDA to include long term property owner representation.
Jim Bigelow supported the housing and encouraged looking ahead and approval of the DDA.
Don Warren, Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, urged approval and unanimous vote on the DDA citing its transit orientation.
Dr. Richard Haars, Sequoia Veterinarian Hospital, showed area map indicating lack of appropriate areas for relocation of his hospital.
Maria Diaz supported the project because of commuter accessibility and regaining of the old feeling I
Marcus DiFranco representing a business operator in the area sought assurances for businesses such as a certificate of preference.
Carl Guardino supported development not only because of the additional housing, but the transit accessibility and assistance toward jobs/housing balance.
Andrew Butler, Greenbelt Alliance, actively supported the project as attractive and located appropriately, but expressed concern for the current tenants.
M/S Ruskin/Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Council discussion included request for Agency Attorney explanation of "owner participation", explanation of the business owner relocation procedure; and the amount of subsidy and the time frame involved. Interest in increase of subsidy to businesses was expressed and urging of moving forward citing State protection of businesses as assurance.
Agency Attorney Kessler explained the owner participation issue and Karen Edelman explained the relocation process for business and residence owners.
M/S Hartnett/Claire to adopt RESOLUTION RD 99-31 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("DDA") WITH SHEA HOMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FRANKLIN STREET PROJECT;
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
5. CLOSED SESSION - None scheduled
M/S Leipzig/Ruskin to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
Agency Secretary
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