City Council Minutes

October 23, 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 23, 2000

1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:35 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

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

Staff Present: City Manager Everett, Assistant to the City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Schricker, City Clerk Howe; Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, Financial Services Director Ponty, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager Passanisi, Associate Planner Riordan, Public Works Services Director Ingram, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, Economic Development Coordinator Webb, Volunteer Balsamo

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (by Council Member Jim Hartnett)

4. INVOCATION - Pastor Dennis Logie, Sequoia Christian Church

5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY -

Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month;

Mayor Ruskin called Marilyn Rex of the American Cancer Society to the podium to receive the proclamation. Ms. Rex explained detection methods and stated for more information contacts are 1-800-ACS 2345 or www.cancer.org.

6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

John Murphy requested removal of Item 7.3A be removed from the Consent Calendar. He stated some of the background concerned him such as "construction agreement approved", "authorized San Carlos", and various other excerpts. Mr. Murphy commented that Council should not give away parts of Redwood City through the Consent Calendar.

Mike Giari, Board of Directors of Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, announced that on October 24, the annual "Principal for a Day" event will take place. He stated all 23 elementary and 5 high schools in Redwood City will participate with a member of the business community acting as Principal. Among the special guest principals will be Senator Byron Sher and Assemblyman Ted Lempert. A second topic mentioned was a small business workshop on how to use the Internet to secure employees. The workshop takes place on Thursday, November 2 from 7:45-9:00 a.m. at the Chamber offices, 364-1722.

Magda Gonzalez, City of Redwood City, passed out to Council the "New Resident Packet", that goes out to people coming to Redwood City signing up for utilities.

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 Jordan/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Items 7.2H, 7.3A and 7.4 were removed from the Consent Calendar. Item 7.3C was removed from the agenda entirely to be brought back at a later date.

7.1   Section - Map Approvals

A. RESOLUTION 14065 APPROVING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR TWO MAPLE STREET SUBDIVISION, REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEDICATIONS AND VACATING A PORTION OF MONROE STREET; AND ACCEPTING DEED FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE NORTH END OF MONROE STREET;

7.2   Section - Agreements/Bid Acceptance-Rejection

A. RESOLUTION 14066 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES (Zeiger Engineers, Inc.);

B. RESOLUTION 14067 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT GRANTING ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC NETWORK FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (Metromedia Fiber Network Services, Inc.);

C. RESOLUTION 14068 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION/OPERATIONS PROGRAM (RTSOP 2) ARTERIAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITIES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;

D. RESOLUTION 14069 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE REDWOOD CITY-SAN MATEO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY;

E. RESOLUTION 14070 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR THE USE OF THE REDWOOD CITY WEAPONS FIRING;

F. RESOLUTION 14071 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR DEPOSIT OF FEES FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING;

G. RESOLUTION 14072 ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001;

7.3   Section - Miscellaneous

B.Approval of Job Specifications for the classifications of Management Analyst, and Community Communications Specialist and amend Salary Plan accordingly:

1. RESOLUTION 14073 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST;
2. RESOLUTION 14074 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST;
3. RESOLUTION 14075 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, BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALARY OF SAID POSITIONS;

C. Guidelines for City of Redwood City's Contribution toward Carrington Hall;

Recommendation:

Approve the Guidelines to be Used in Releasing City Funds for Carrington Hall Renovation Project;

(This item was removed from the agenda to be considered at a later date.)

7.5   Section - Claims and Warrants

A. Approve warrants dated through October 23, 2000 and all usual and necessary payments through November 13, 2000;

MINUTE ORDER 00-318

B. Reject the claims of Rick & Valerie Castaldi, claim no. 1837; claim by Nedra Moore, claim no. 1838; claim by Linda Hanners, claim no. 1839; and claim by Allstate Insurance/Odelia Braun, claim no. 1845;

MINUTE ORDER 00-319

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

7.2   Section - Agreements/Bid Acceptance-Rejection

H. Agreements for Utility Users Tax Auditing and Legal Services:

Council Member Jordan removed this item for a separate vote.

M/S Hartnett/Claire to adopt the following resolutions:

1. RESOLUTION 14076 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (Donald H. Maynor);
2. RESOLUTION 14077 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE AUDITING, GEOCODING, AND ASSOCIATED CONSULTING SERVICES FOR UTILITY USERS TAX/FRANCHISE COMPLIANCE AND REVENUE PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY (MBIA MuniServices Company);
   
   

The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Jordan voting no.

7.4   Section - Ordinances (2nd reading); SIX (6) AFFIRMATIVE VOTES REQUIRED

Council Member Jordan stated that this item is the second reading of an ordinance for office buildings and that there is a progress report being covered during the Public Hearing.

M/S Howard/Hartnett to adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 1130-308

INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.7, AND 2.79 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 2.17.5, 2.39, 2.42, 2.48.5, 2.49, 2.53.5, 2.55, 2.58.5, 2.68, 2.107, AND 2.107.5 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AS AMENDED RELATING TO VARIOUS DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS 13.2, AND 13.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 13.10b TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES, AND THE MAXIMUM OFFICE SIZES IN THE "CN" (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, RESPECTIVELY; AMENDING SECTIONS 14.2 AND 14.4 OF SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "CB" (CENTRAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 15.2, AND 15.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 15.12 TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, AND FLOOR AREA RATIO, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "CG" (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.2, AND 17.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 17.12 TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES, AND FLOOR AREA RATIO RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "IR" (INDUSTRIAL RESTRICTED) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 18.2 AND 18.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 18.17 TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES AND FLOOR AREA RATIO, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "IP" (INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 26.2, 26.3, AND 26.4 OF SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, ACCESSORY USES, AND CONDITIONAL USES, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "CBR" (CENTRAL BUSINESS RETAIL) ZONING DISTRICT; AND AMENDING SECTION 30.2.2b OF SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO OFFSTREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED USES;

The motion passed by a majority roll call vote (required 6 affirmative votes) with Council Member Jordan voting no.

7.3   Section - Miscellaneous

A. Road and Landscape Improvements at the Intersection of Redwood Shores Parkway/Airport Way/Skyway Road;

Council Member Jordan stated her concern with the item being listed on the Consent Calendar. She further stated the City meeting with the Redwood Shores Owners' and Redwood Shores Homeowners' Associations after the fact was not necessarily the correct approach. She requested the proposed landscaping plan and the design for an entry directional sign be presented to the RSOA and RSHOA prior to the City's review.

Public Comment:

Mr. Murphy stated his concern with the City giving away parts of Redwood City.

City Manager Everett explained this topic came from San Carlos' concern for landscape of the area and Redwood City concurred. This process will allow San Carlos to landscape this area that is a business entry onto Skyway Road. San Carlos is able to improve the area with private funds if it is within their city limits. This attains resolution of a flooding problem, significant maintained landscaping, authority not to allow any development and to approve any signage.

Council Member Howard requested that the minutes reflect San Mateo County owns parcel 1, parcel 2 is owned by the City of Redwood City and parcel 3 by the State of California.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to conceptually approve the following:

• Quit claim of a portion of Airport Way and Skyway Road from the City of Redwood City to the City of San Carlos;
• De-annexation of two parcels totaling approximately 2.3 acres from the City of Redwood City to be annexed to the City of San Carlos;
• · Transfer ownership of parcel two (1.6 acres) from City of Redwood City to the City of San Carlos;
  
  
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

MINUTE ORDER 00-320

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. PUBLIC HEARING - Progress Report on Interim Urgency Ordinance and Public Hearing to Consider Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance:

Community Development Director Nelson explained that the interim urgency ordinance effective September 11, 2000, will expire in 45 days and during that time a progress report is to be prepared and a Council decision as to whether to extend the ordinance. The ordinance addresses 7 of the 14 commercial districts putting in place development standards, which modified and added definitions and uses; and regulated commercial and industrial districts. Specifically, the regulations were for Floor Area Ratio, new parking standards, housing incentives, conditional use permit requirements for certain sizes of office, and refinement of the definition of office, particularly in the Neighborhood Commercial districts such as Canyon Road and the Downtown. To date the ordinance has achieved some of the objectives, particularly with regard to housing incentives. Three developments that were conceptually before the Planning staff for entirely office development on three separate parcels on Woodside Road and El Camino Real now have a housing component in them for an additional 54 housing units, if approved.

Community Development Director Nelson explained a number of processes in progress including meetings, notifications and the Request for Proposal for the Specific Plan for Bair Island. The appointed committees and commissions recommend Council extend the interim urgency ordinance for a period of not more than 6 months

Mayor Ruskin opened the Public Hearing.

Rob Modeste stated he recently moved to the Canyon Road area, is concerned about commercial development, the traffic issue and potential loss of charm in the area.

Walter Zhovrebolf stated his concern of a dangerous element, that being a housing shortage. He cited figures of teachers leaving employment due to housing costs. He also encouraged Council to expedite the approval process and to educate the community in the essential need for work force entry housing.

Forest Elliott expressed his concerns about the Woodside Road widening in regards to Broadway to Bay. He stated that there should not be more development until the traffic issue is resolved.

Steve Howard stated the ordinance provides several standards that are necessary for what we want the community to look like. He further stated that nothing will meet everyone's needs and an appeal committee should be developed.

Jeremy Archdeacon urged adoption and extension of the interim urgency ordinance. He stated that the zoning ordinance crafted in the 1960's is being used to regulate the current trend of commercial and large residential development. He stated the need for 6 months to address the needs from today's point of view.

Susan Keely urged passage of extension of the interim urgency ordinance in order for the community to be in charge of the community.

M/S Claire/Hartnett to close the Public Hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

M/S Hartnett/Claire to take the following action:

1. Adopt the Progress Report;
2. Extend the Interim Urgency Ordinance for a Period of not more than six months (nonextendable)

MINUTE ORDER 00-321

SIX (6) AFFIRMATIVE VOTES REQUIRED

"ORDINANCE NO. 1130-________

ORDINANCE EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.7, AND 2.79 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 2.17.5, 2.39, 2.42, 2.48.5, 2.49, 2.53.5, 2.55, 2.58.5, 2.68, 2.107, AND 2.107.5 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AS AMENDED RELATING TO VARIOUS DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTIONS 13.2, AND 13.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 13.10b TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES, AND THE MAXIMUM OFFICE SIZES IN THE "CN" (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, RESPECTIVELY; AMENDING SECTIONS 14.2 AND 14.4 OF SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "CB" (CENTRAL BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 15.2, AND 15.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 15.12 TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, AND FLOOR AREA RATIO, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "CG" (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 17.2, AND 17.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 17.12 TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES, AND FLOOR AREA RATIO RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "IR" (INDUSTRIAL RESTRICTED) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 18.2 AND 18.4 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 18.17 TO, SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, CONDITIONAL USES AND FLOOR AREA RATIO, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "IP" (INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTIONS 26.2, 26.3, AND 26.4 OF SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES, ACCESSORY USES, AND CONDITIONAL USES, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE "CBR" (CENTRAL BUSINESS RETAIL) ZONING DISTRICT; AND AMENDING SECTION 30.2.2b OF SAID ORDINANCE RELATING TO OFFSTREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED USES"

The motion passed by a majority roll call vote (required 6 affirmative votes) with Council Member Jordan voting no.

Recess: 9:10-9:20 p.m.
Council Member Ira left the meeting

B. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Decision by Zoning Administrator to Deny an Architectural Permit to Construct a House at 3718 Laurel Way;

Principal Planner Passanisi gave his report and showed slides illustrating certain points. He explained that Laurel Way has three separate points of improvements. The first segment up to Highland is up to engineering specifications with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The middle segment where the property fronts just has some pavement and the western end of Laurel Way is all gravel. In 1988, staff did analysis and recommended an Environmental Impact Report be prepared for the entire project area, that there be street improvement plans and that staff should develop policies to guide development on individual piecemeal basis and consider parcels relative to various zoning requirements and establish guidelines. Recognition that for some parcels that are particularly narrow, special entitlements or variances would be required. The reason for recommending an EIR was because some of the slopes and instability on Laurel Way would make development difficult. There are also issues with vegetation, trees, access, and toward the lower part of Laurel Way there is gravel and poor drainage.

Council questions concerned the vegetation and slope issues relative to the parcel and reasons an EIR is required in certain situations.

Lynda Flores Brouchoud, appellant, explained the property location and distributed a packet to the Council that included a map and photographs. She gave a background on the area and stated she had spoken to Council Members in office in 1988 and was told it was never their intention to include lot 21 in the informal moratorium. She further stated lot 21 does not share the same concerns as other lots in the area and has the storm drain, sewer line and all utilities with the full width of the street on their side. She stated she agreed with Alternative b), but disagreed with Alternative c) because it requires double charges for improvements. Ms. Brouchoud concluded stating her hope for petition approval of development on lot 21 on Laurel Way, subject to Alternatives a) and b), but excluding Alternative c).

Roger Flores, representing appellant, stated he would be commenting on the planning issues of the property. He stated the lot is 51 feet wide and that there is no dispute on the Planning Department recommendations for the lots at the end of the road. He stated his conversations with Council Members from 1988 understood the quasi-moratorium was addressing existing homes and that the land beyond 3726 Laurel Way cut-off point would not affect lot 21, an in-fill lot. He stated his concern is with Alternative c), requiring all lots to be fiscally responsible for the EIR improvement costs for the entire area. He stated development of lot 21 should not require an EIR or contribution to unknown assessment amounts that will provide no benefits to the property.

Jane Hannigan, a resident on Laurel Way, explained many people have been denied approval to build in the area. She stated the last house built there at 3726 Laurel Way, was due to an exemption not requiring any studies it changed the storm drainage causing flooding and collapse of the road. She stated the study in 1988 was done carefully where members of the Council visited the site and voted that the area should be treated as one with a master plan to protect and road and other considerations. She further stated that her understanding was that the house built at 3726 would be the last that could connect to the sewer system. She expressed concern that if this development were approved, it would open the door for further development without an EIR.

Joseph Hanson, a resident on Laurel Way, stated he agreed with the previous speaker and prefers development occur in an orderly fashion. He mentioned concerns with environmental concerns with the watershed, creek bed and wildlife. He stated the requirements for the moratorium have not been satisfied and the people in the neighborhood do not want more development. He stated further development would disrupt the area and cause further drainage problems.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

Council Member Claire referred to the City's background during 1960-78 and how increasing revenues for cities occurred through property taxes. He stated that when he voted on the issue, lot 21 was not included in his vote for the moratorium.

Council Members asked various questions related to the vacant parcel between 3718 and 3726 Laurel Way and how it is similar or different from 3726 Laurel Way, whether sewer capacity is adequate and what runoff concerns exist.

M/S Hartnett/Claire to retain jurisdiction of the appeal; request staff return with recommended findings relative to those parcels that are downward from 3726, establishing how those parcels are dissimilar to the subject parcel. On review and receipt of those findings, if in agreement with them, the Council would be in a position to uphold the appeal with staff recommended conditions at that time. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Ira absent.

MINUTE ORDER 00-322

City Attorney Schricker noted that this is not a decision on the merits but a direction by the Council to bring the matter back and retain jurisdiction. In that connection, the public hearing is closed, and as a courtesy may advise those who have attended and spoken at the hearing.

M/S Claire/Howard to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

C. PUBLIC HEARING - Certification of Redwood City's 1989-1999 Housing Element;

Associate Planner Riordan stated staff is recommending adoption of Redwood City's revised 1989-1999 Housing Element. The advantage to adopting the Housing Element is it allows Redwood City to compete for housing programs developed by the State. It also provides the highest level of evidence of adequacy of the General Plan Housing Element, which provides the greatest protection against legal challenges.

Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing.

M/S Howard/Hartnett to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

M/S Howard/Pierce to adopt RESOLUTION 14078 ADOPTING AND APPROVING REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY (1989-1999 Housing Element); with revisions noted below.

1. Section 2; page 10, Item 1 - delete the parenthetical phrase "(i.e. nimbyism was responsible…Roosevelt Townhouse Project)".
2. Section 2; page 20 (d) - delete the word "NIMBYism".

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

MINUTE ORDER 00-323

D. PUBLIC HEARING - Progress Report on Interim Urgency Ordinance and Public Hearing to Consider Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance:

Engineering and Construction Manager Patterson explained this project is the rebuilding of Roosevelt Avenue from Hudson to Valota Road with two alternatives. This action will set the public hearing for December 11, 2000, establish the underground district and hire Wilsey Ham to do the construction.

Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing.

M/S Howard/Jordan to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

M/S Howard/Claire to adopt:

RESOLUTION 14079 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST REQUIRES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ENCOMPASSING THE AREA ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE FROM HUDSON STREET TO VALOTA ROAD; DESIGNATING SAID DISTRICT AS UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2000-2001; PROVIDING A DESCRIPTION OF SAID BOUNDARIES; AND STATING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE FORMATION OF THE DISTRICT;

1. Introduce an Ordinance establishing the Roosevelt Avenue (from Hudson Street to Valota Road) Undergrounding Utility District, and setting date of December 11, 2000 for the Public Hearing;
   
   ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY DISTRICT IN A PORTION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY; DESIGNATING SAID DISTRICT AS UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2000-01; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING WHAT UTILITY FACILITIES WILL BE MAINTAINED ABOVE GROUND; AND ESTABLISHING THE TIME BY WHICH POLES AND OVERHEAD WIRES SHALL BE REMOVED AND UNDERGROUND SERVICE PROVIDED;
   
   
2. Including the installation of 100 feet of each single family customer's underground service connection; and
   
   
3. Excluding existing primary high power transmission electrical facilities from St. Francis St. to Valota Road (3 of the 23 poles will remain);
   
   
4. RESOLUTION 14080 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES (Wilsey Ham);
   
   

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member Ira absent.

MINUTE ORDER 00-324

9. STAFF REPORTS - None

10. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES REPORTS - None

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

Council Member Howard invited the community to join in on November 4, Saturday morning rain or shine. Meet at the Public Works Office, 1400 Broadway, across from the Longs shopping center. Beginning at 8:30 with bagels, coffee and juice to, the plan is to clean certain areas, plant some shrubs, trees and clean waterways. A barbecue is planned and provided by the San Mateo County Credit Union. BFI will sponsor a mulch giveaway.

Council Member Jordan noted a streetsweeper was out very early and additionally, near the fire station in Redwood Shores, earthmoving equipment was operating at 5:15 a.m. weekdays and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays.

13. ADJOURNMENT - 11:13 p.m.

M/S Jordan/Howard to adjourn until the Council workshop of October 28th, 2000. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia S. Howe, CMC

City Clerk

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