City Council Minutes

October 16, 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.
October 16, 2000



The City Council Meeting and Redevelopment Agency Meeting were called to order simultaneously. The Redevelopment Agency Meeting began immediately following the Consent Calendar (See Separate Minutes).


1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:32 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

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

Staff Present: City Manager Everett, City Attorney Schricker, City Clerk Howe; Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, Building Inspector Tott, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Community Development Services Manager Passanisi, Police Chief Bolanos, Police Captain Warner, Volunteer Balsamo

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (by Girl Scout Troop # 1359)

4. INVOCATION - Pastor Dennis Logie, Sequoia Christian Church

5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None

6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Dr. Jeff Filippi spoke about the pigeon control efforts at Sequoia Station. He requested Council encourage Avitrol guidelines and its safe use.

Eric Fischer encouraged Council to look into developing a policy regarding Avitrol use.

Georgi LaBerge invited Council to "A Work in Progress" fundraiser for the San Mateo County Historical Museum and Carrington Hall on Saturday, October 21 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. at the County Courtroom Museum, Redwood City Reception and Silent Auction.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted by one motion and one vote. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item is removed from the consent calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

M/S Hartnett/Ira to waive full reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Council Member Jordan removed item 7.2C from the Consent Calendar.

7.1   Section - Minutes

A. Approve by Motion the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 11 and 18, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-307

B. Approve by Motion the Appointment of JoAnne Wetzel at Step Two of the Senior Library Outreach Specialist Classification;

MINUTE ORDER 00-308

C. Approve by Motion the Renewal of the City's Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy with Employers Reinsurance Corporation Effective October 1, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-309

D. Final Acceptance - Accept by Motion the Acceptance of the Removal of Stockpile Material at the End of Maple Street Project, and return Bonds and Insurance;

MINUTE ORDER 00-310

E. Final Acceptance - Accept by Motion the Improvements on Portions of Manzanita and Heller Streets, and Release the Bonds for Improvements Following the Submission of a Maintenance Bond in the Amount of $26,000.00, in Accordance with Paragraph No. 8 of the Construction Agreement;

MINUTE ORDER 00-311

F. Final Acceptance - Accept by Motion the Improvements for the Veterans Memorial Center HVAC Project, and authorize the Release of Bonds;
(This item was removed from consideration.)

7.2   Section - Bid Advertisements

A. RESOLUTION 14048 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER PERIMETER FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE II); AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

B. RESOLUTION 14049 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000-2001 WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

7.3   Section - Agreements/Bid Acceptance

A. RESOLUTION 14050 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SANDBAG MAKING EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Hogan Manufacturing, Inc.);

B. RESOLUTION 14051 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF UTILITY SYSTEM MATERIALS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Roberts & Brune Co.);

C. RESOLUTION 14052 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMPACT PICKUP TRUCK AND ONE (1) PASSENGER VAN; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR;

D. RESOLUTION 14053 ACCEPTING BID FOR RED MORTON PARK/VALOTA ROAD RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT (D & D Pipelines);

E. RESOLUTION 14054 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR UNDERGROUNDING EXISTING OVERHEAD FACILITIES (PG&E, PAC BELL, CABLE TV) CONSTRUCTION AT 890 BROADWAY; APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT THEREOF (890 Broadway Associates, L.L.C.);

F. Improvement Agreements for Lot 6 and Lot 9 - Pacific Shores Center - Engineering File No. 801-05

  1. RESOLUTION 14055 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS 1600 SEAPORT BOULEVARD (LOT 6); APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT THEREOF;
  2. RESOLUTION 14056 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS 1400 SEAPORT BOULEVARD (LOT 9); APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT THEREOF;
  3. RESOLUTION 14057 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARBORICULTURAL INSPECTION SERVICES (Ray Morneau, Arborist);

7.4   Section - Miscellaneous

A. RESOLUTION 14058 DECLARING CERTAIN DESCRIBED CITY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS; AND AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF;

7.5   Section - Claims and Warrants

A. Reject claim no. 1842 by George Prince; reject claim no. 1844 by Denise Yamamoto;

MINUTE ORDER 00-312

B. Approve warrants dated dated through October 16th , 2000 and all usual and necessary payments through October 23rd, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-313



7.2   Section - Bid Advertisements

C. M/S Hartnett/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 14059 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY WIDENING - PHASE II; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;

Council Member Jordan asked for the completion date and whether the project included Redwood Shores Parkway to Shell. Community Development Services Manager Patterson explained the specifics involved with the street and the financial considerations involved. Consensus of Council was for staff to return with a report on the topic.

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING (SEE SEPARATE MINUTES)

8. STAFF REPORTS -

  1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance:

    Community Development Services Manager Passanisi presented the recommendations as a result of Council deliberation on June 12, 2000.

    Public Comment:

    Frank J. Deighan requested Council defer consideration and adoption of the ordinance so that the residents of Redwood Shores and the Council can examine the full ramifications of the ordinance. He stated if adoption were not deferred he would ask that Redwood Shores be excluded from the ordinance due to the problems it would pose with the CC&R's.

    Bob Diaz agreed that the matter is a quality of life issue. He asked that the units be kept at R-l and each case be dealt with individually and supported homeowners living on site.

    Keith Daum supported a 20-ft. rear property line setback and requested Council consider the negative impacts of the proposed accessory dwelling unit parking requirements on already impacted neighborhoods.

    Council comments included consideration of a parking permit concept in some neighborhoods and requested comparison of setback requirements to structures other than second dwelling units.

    M/S Hartnett/Jordan to not introduce the ordinance; develop recommendations for consideration; clear notification of proposed recommendations to be given prior to adoption of the ordinance; and distribution would state that Council is considering a revision to the second dwelling ordinance that would include the following:

    1. The ordinance would be changed to allow a property owner to reside in either the main or second unit while allowing exception where undue hardship exists;
    2. The unit size to be only 640 square feet regardless of lot size;
    3. One additional parking space to be required, may be uncovered or tandem parking located in the driveway but not within the 20-ft. garage setback;
    4. Garage must be used for vehicle storage;
    5. A nondiscretionary permit with public notification would be required;
    6. An amnesty program of up to two years would be established to include the deed restriction concept relative to allowing properties without an owner living onsite but that are otherwise legal can remain as is until change of ownership;
    7. The unit setback would remain at 20 feet in the rear.

    The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Ira and Vice Mayor Claire voting no.

    Mayor Ruskin announced Council Member Hartnett, Chair to the committee and Council Members Jordan and Pierce members to the committee to consider the second dwelling unit ordinance.

    MINUTE ORDER 00-314

    Recess: 9:50-10:00 p.m.

  2. I) Police Department Reorganization - Approval of Job Specifications for the Positions of Administrative Services Manager and Lead Public Safety Dispatcher;

    Police Chief Bolanos explained the reorganization beginning with the Records Supervisor retirement in 1998 and the restructure combining two management positions into one. On a trial basis, the former Records Supervisor position and the Communications Supervisor were combined into the Administrative Services Manager position. The reorganization created a Lead Public Safety Dispatcher position and a Juvenile Specialist position. The resolutions also adjust the salary of the Lead Police Clerk.

    M/S Ira/Howard to approve and adopt:

    II) Salary Increase to the Lead Police Clerk Classification;

    1. RESOLUTION 14060 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER;
    2. RESOLUTION 14061 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF LEAD PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER;

    III) Approval of Job Description and Salary Plan for Juvenile Specialist Position;

    1. RESOLUTION 14062 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF JUVENILE SPECIALIST;

    Resolutions for Above Items I through III:

    1. RESOLUTION 14063 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBIT B-3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 13875, RELATING TO THE SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE REDWOOD CITY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (RCMEA), BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER AND JUVENILE SPECIALIST; PROVIDING FOR THE SALARY FOR SAID POSITIONS; AND DELETING THE POSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR AND RECORDS SUPERVISOR;
    2. RESOLUTION 14064 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBIT B-9 OF RESOLUTION NO. 13876, RELATING TO THE SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEIU UNIT), TO ADD THE POSITION OF, AND SALARY FOR LEAD PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER; AND TO REVISE THE SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF LEAD POLICE CLERK;

    The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. PUBLIC HEARING on Appeal of Conditions of Approval for Use Permits for 2400 Broadway Granted by the Zoning Administrator;

Council Member Howard requested discussion regarding the existing regulations.

M/S Claire/Jordan to grant the request to withdraw the appeal. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Howard voting no.

MINUTE ORDER 00-315

10. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES REPORTS

A) Cinema Committee Recommendations on Process for Retail/Cinema Project

Committee Chairperson Hartnett explained that the process is to conduct a number of community meetings to review the project as proposed from all aspects and dealing with the merits of the project. The schedule, if adopted as proposed or modified, is recommended be given wide notification so that the public is given every opportunity to comment at any of the meetings or in writing, e-mail or by telephone call.

Mayor Ruskin explained the schedule that shows the proposed Retail/Cinema schedule combined with the regular Council meeting schedule and Council discussion ensued. By consensus, Council approved the following schedule.

October 16, 2000RDA1 extends the DDA to January 31, 2001
October 17, 2000Planning Commission considers certification of the Final EIR2
October 23, 2000RDA considers the financial parameters in closed session.
November 13, 2000Community Meeting to discuss the project.
November 27, 20002nd Community Meeting
December 11, 18, 2000 or January 8, 2001RDA and City consider approval of the DDA3
1 RDA - Redevelopment Agency
2 EIR -- Environmental Impact Report
3 DDA - Disposition and Development Agreement

MINUTE ORDER 00-316

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

A) Brief Summary of Zhuhai trip, China delegation.

The Council delegation gave a report of the visit, which included the International Sister City Conference in Beijing, and some went to Shanghai.

13. ADJOURNMENT - 11:05 p.m.

M/S motion to adjourn until the regular meeting of October 23, 2000 in honor of W. Keith Cole.



Respectfully submitted,

Patricia S. Howe, CMC

City Clerk

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