City Council Minutes

April 24, 2000

REDWOOD CITY CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR  IRA RUSKIN
VICE MAYOR  RICHARD S. CLAIRE

 
COUNCILMEMBER JIM HARTNETT
COUNCILMEMBER DIANE HOWARD
COUNCILMEMBER JEFF IRA
COUNCILMEMBER COLLEEN M. JORDAN
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA PIERCE

REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
April 24, 2000

The City Council Meeting and Redevelopment Agency Meeting were called to order simultaneously. The Redevelopment Agency Meeting was recessed to reconvene immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting.

CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

Council Members Absent: Ira

Staff Present: City Manager Everett, City Attorney Schricker, City Clerk Howe; Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, Administrative Secretary Folger, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Police Chief/Assistant City Manager Bolanos, Public Works Services Director Ingram, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church , Community Development Services Director Nelson , Parks and Recreation Director Griffiths, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, Police Sergeant Blanc, Volunteer Balsamo

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Jordan

INVOCATION: Pastor Dennis Logie, Sequoia Christian Church

1. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Pete Hughes asked for re-examination of the transportation impact fees on new development (Consent Item L). He stated if taxes are imposed they should be imposed on all residents.

Ralph Nobles announced two news items. The first announcement was that on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. a meeting is being held at 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, for public input regarding Bair Island access. The second item he mentioned is that BCDC has published a notice that SAMTRANS has applied for a permit for auxilliary lanes on 101 from Whipple Avenue on up north of 92 that could pose the possibility of building a Redwood City connector road. The area he focused on is the portion between Whipple Avenue and Holly Street, an auxilliary lane that includes a 12-foot wide bicycle path between Whipple Avenue and Holly Street. He stated the City could possibly disband its own committee.

Mayor Ruskin requested of City Manager Everett that Community Development Services Manager Patterson respond to the above subject through the Mayor.

Clem Molony, representing the Seaport Industrial Association, brought a copy of their second newsletter with a cover letter summarizing the legal opinion urging plan for land uses which accept industry in place, and to respect State zoning law which protects neighbors from incompatible uses.

Jeff Opfer spoke on behalf of his parents on an item under consideration for acquisition under redevelopment. He distributed an additional packet of information to assist in the decision making process.

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.

M/S Ira/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items.

A. Approve the Minutes of the Study Session of April 3rd 2000 and Regular Council Meeting of April 10th, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-213

C. Motion to Approve Acceptance of Deed - The Cove at California Bayside Homeowners Association;

MINUTE ORDER 00-214

D. Motion to Approve Task Order No. 2 - Grossman Design Group;

MINUTE ORDER 00-215

E. RESOLUTION 13878 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL SERVICES (UMPIRE SERVICES - RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS);

F. RESOLUTION 13879 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SPARTAN 1500 GPM CUSTOM FIRE PUMPER TRUCK UNDER THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE'S PURCHASE ORDER NO. OP21821;

H. RESOLUTION 13880 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 022 REV. 2 UNDER MASTER AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL-AID FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECTS FOR INSTALLATION OF RUBBERIZED GRADE CROSSINGS;

I. RESOLUTION 13881 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR XEROX COPIER (XEROX CORPORATION);

J. RESOLUTION 13882 ACCEPTING BID OF THE REDWOOD CITY ALMANAC FOR OFFICIAL ADVERTISING DESIGNATING SAID NEWSPAPER AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS;

K. RESOLUTION 13883 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE REDWOOD SHORES LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS - SEGMENT 1; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THERFOR;

M. Reject claims from Teresa Bossa, claim No. 1808; Jose Anguiano, claim no. 1809; Rodrigo Jimenez, claim no. 1810; Carol Ann Smith, no. 1811; Maria Villanueva, no. 1812;

MINUTE ORDER 00-216

N. Approve warrants dated through April 24th, 2000 and all usual and necessary payments dated through May 8th, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-217

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member Howard abstaining on approval of the April 3, 2000 Study Session minutes due to absence.

B. Motion to Approve Acceptance of Deed - Kaufman and Broad South Bay Inc.;

MINUTE ORDER 00-218

Council Member Jordan questioned the area covered by the deed for landscape maintenance as to whether it includes the landscaped areas surrounding the alternative access.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to approve the acceptance of deed. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.

G. RESOLUTION 13884 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF ATHERTON FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND FUEL PURCHASING;

Council Member Jordan questioned whether contracting out to other agencies meant the City has extra staff or not enough work to do.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to approve the resolution. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.

L. Traffic Impact Fee Project List and Transportation Impact Fee Schedule:

1. M/S Hartnett/Howrd to ADOPT ORDINANCE 2191 ADDING ARTICLE XV (COMMENCING WITH SECTION 18.244) TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT (adoption of ordinance, first reading was on 4/3/2000);
   
   
2. M/S Hartnett/Howard to ADOPT RESOLUTION 13885 APPROVING AND ADOPTING SCHEDULE OF TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEE PROJECTS AND SCHEDULE OF TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES;
   
   

The motions passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Jordan voting no and Council Member Ira absent.

4. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

Council Member Jordan asked if Building Inspectors are cross trained to do Code Enforcement work and expressed dissatisfaction with providing work to other agencies when our own City has an oversupply of code enforcement issues. She stated that if there is extra time, Building Inspectors could use their extra time to work on the backlog of Code Enforcement issues in Redwood City.

City Manager Everett to provide a report on services provided to other agencies.

5. STAFF REPORTS

A. Rolison Road Items:

Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas explained the project as a result of a commitment on property owned by the City and Redevelopment Agency. The Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC) requested some guidance from the Council to gain some assurance that the effect of a single project would provide some longterm benefit and led to the Rolison Road Citizens Advisory Committee. An overall plan for the revitalization of Rolision Road was developed and also included the Friendly Acres Neighborhood. Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas introduced Bonnie Miller and Janet Borgens representing the neighborhood associations to present the contents of the plan.

Janet Borgens explained the huge effort brought on by a neighborhood together with many stakeholders assisted by staff coming together as a group involving many ideas with a mission statement and goal. She stated the group has gained an enormous amount of respect for the needs and desires of the immediate surroundings. The group along with Habitat for Humanity is looking forward to beginning the project.

Bonnie Miller called the project a housing celebration and shared the vision statement of the group. Some priorities are to support more strict and conistent enforcement of housing, zoning, health and safety for property owners and tenants and to preserve the existing housing stock and to increase the supply of affordable housing. The next step is to create a committee, the recommendation that it be the Friendly Acres Community Advisory Committee with the same previous representation. She requested in the future a Council resolution of support for the formation of the committee with a report of accomplishments in February. She thanked Council and is positive toward the Habitat for Humanity project.

Mayor Ruskin thanked the various community members who assisted in the project along with the HHCC and Planning Commission.

1. M/S Hartnett/Jordan to acknowledge receipt of Neighborhood Plan developed by the Rolison Road Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and include a resolution of support for the Friendly Acres Community Advisory Committee. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
   
   
2. Transfer of Rolison Road land to Redevelopment Agency, for Replacement of Ownership Housing:
   
   

Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas gave the history of the project as the culmination of negotiating and planning that led to the present project.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 13886 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEED OF CONVEYANCE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY.

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 13887 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RIGHT OF ENTRY TO PENINSULA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. (ROLISON ROAD AND HAVEN AVENUE).

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.

B. Waterfowl Hunting Ordinance Review (informational report only)

Police Sergeant Steve Blanc explained the informational staff report and pointed out the areas where hunting is not allowed and the various areas where it is not allowed. He stated that due to many hunters' uncertainty regarding jurisdiction issues, the recommendation is that signs should be posted for clarification.

Various queestions by Council Members evolved including whether the ordinance prohibits hunting within 500 yards, if State or Federal law allows more restrictive law, and if duck hunters agree that current law is comparable to other cities.

Public Comment:

Terry Anderlini spoke of the issue having to do with noise. As President of the HOA in the past, he has received many calls about the gunshot noise. He requested Council not allow hunting in Redwood City.

Ralph Nobles agreed with Mr. Anderlini's concerns. Hunting not allowed on Federal property and there is no prohibition on hunting in water. Consider increasing the limit, and close the gap in the middle of Corkscrew Slough.

Peter Brandon conveyed his experience in viewing hunters in the island area.

Collin Mick stated his experience and asked that recreational users be considered.

Council consensus was that timeliness of report back is important to come prior to the next hunting season.

C. Community Development Services Manager Patterson explained the collaboration between the City, the Redwood City Elementary School District and the County of San Mateo.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 13888 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE SPORT FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS;

6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

7. PUBLIC HEARING -

1. Create Special District for the Pacific Shores Center Project:
   
   
   1. PUBLIC HEARING on Pacific Shores Facility District:
      
      Mayor Ruskin made opening remarks about the item and William Euphrat explained the background of the need to create a special financing district for public infrastructure improvements incidental to the Pacific Shores Center Project.
      
      Mayor Ruskin asked for any written protests to be filed with the City Clerk. No protests were filed.
      
      The Public Hearing was opened
      
      The Public Hearing was closed - M/S Howard/Claire to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
      
      
   2. Council Action: adopt resolutions:
      
      
      1. M/S Claire/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 13889 OF FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND TO LEVY SPECIAL TAX IN CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (PACIFIC SHORES PROJECT);
         
         The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
         
         
      2. M/S Claire/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 13890 DEEMING IT NECESSARY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS IN CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (PACIFIC SHORES PROJECT);
         
         The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
         
         
      2. M/S Claire/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 13891 CALLING SPECIAL SPECIAL ELECTION IN CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (PACIFIC SHORES PROJECT);
         
         The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
         
         The City Clerk opened the ballot and announced the results of the election to be 100% in favor of the incurring of bonded indebtedness, the levy of the special taxes and the establishment of the appropriations limit.
         
         
      3. M/S Claire/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 13892 DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS OF CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (PACIFIC SHORES PROJECT);
         
         The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.

8. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Museum Committee Report:
   
   Council Member Pierce gave the history of the building construction beginning in 1939 under the New Deal and and the Annex being built in 1941. She further explained San Mateo County Historical Museum has restored the Old Court House building with assistance of the County. The Board of Supervisors has recently asked for Council's input concerning the planning for the area given the increased interest in downtown revitalization.
   
   Public Comment:
   
   Nick Watry gave more history about the County's master plan to demolish the building upon relocation of staff. He encouraged Council act with haste, step ahead and pay R & D fees making it a part of the Downtown Plan.
   
   John Anagnostou stated the importance of meeting in Sacramento on May 26 for the hearing on the subject. He stated he would donate the Fox Theatre for fundraising to assist in refurbishment.
   
   Mayor Ruskin stated the committee for furthering legitimacy has withdrawn its application in the interest of harmony and goodwill.
   
   Rollin Giannini spoke in support of demolition and restoring the building to its original state.
   
   Mark Moulton has been working with the committee interested in building a museum and is extremely encouraged by the Council. If demolition goes through, he asked for partnering to occur with the committee.
   
   Keith Bautista explained the history from 1906 to the Depression Era. As a structural engineer, he suggested doubling the estimate and strongly supported the recommendation.
   
   M/S Hartnett/Claire to approve the following recommendations and adopt as RESOLUTION 13893 of support:
   
   
   1. It is vitally important that the Fiscal Building play a role in downtown revitalization. Council cannot endorse any use that does not support this objective.
      
      
   2. Strongly support the County's master plan to have the Fiscal Building demolished, front of Historical Museum restored and park plaza area created.
      
      
   3. Actively work with the County, Ruth Waters and other interested parties to located a site for an art museum in downtown Redwood City.
      
      
   4. Work with the County to explore funding needed for demolition and restoration.
      
      
   The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
   
   
2. Ad Hoc Committee - Vice-Mayor reported on the Docktown Marina:
   
   Vice Mayor Claire gave the background and cited various safety and health issues.
   
   Council Members asked various questions.
   
   Public Comment:
   
   Bob Hoffman stated concern with shooting in the waterways and spoke in support of cleaning up Docktown Marina. He suggested it could be developed into an upscale water community.
   
   Colin Mick, President of Bair Island Aquatic Center, encouraged Council to look beyond Docktown.
   
   M/S Hartnett/Howard to adopt the recommendation, address the live aboard issue through a comprehensive ordinance dealing with live aboard vessels, floating homes and marinas throughout the City. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
   
   M/S Hartnett/ Howard to direct the City Attorney to create a program that would result in cease and desist orders or the equivalent to curtail any further development in violation of the Redwood City code, applicable State Law and the terms and conditions of the existing permits. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
   
   

9. CLOSED SESSION - None

10. ADJOURNMENT - 10:18 P.M.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to cancel the meeting of May 1, and adjourn until the next regular meeting of May 8, 2000 and commence the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia S. Howe, CMC

City Clerk

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