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
STUDY SESSION
7:30 P.M.
NOVEMBER 6, 2000
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 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; Community Development Services Director Nelson, Senior Civil Engineer Lynch, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Volunteer Balsamo
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rudy Luca stated he had two issues to address. The first was regarding the new senior van from the Senior Center that he drives. The new van does not provide adequate access for disabled people. The second issue is affordable housing for both seniors and young people.
Lua Hadar, "Tis the Season" committee, invited Council Members and the community to participate in the event beginning at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2 at Broadway and Hamilton. The parade usually runs an hour and the holiday sing-along and tree lighting follows in front of City Hall with fireworks.
Virginia Ball invited all to the "Tis the Season" celebration for a bigger and better celebration than ever.4. 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. Council Member Jordan removed Item 4.4 from the Consent Calendar
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.
4.1 Section - Minutes
A. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the last Regular Meeting of October 16, 2000;
MINUTE ORDER 00-325
4.2 Section - Motions
A. Motion to Accept the Improvements for the Veterans Memorial Center HVAC Project, and Authorize the Release of Bonds;
MINUTE ORDER 00-326
B. Motion to Approve Additional Work from Brian-Kangas-Foulk and Associates for the Redwood Shores Parkway Widening Project;
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C. Motion to Approve Appointment of Human Resources Technician Above Bottom of Salary Range;
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4.3 Section - Claim Rejections
A. Reject the claim of Steven Cortez, claim no. 1847; reject the claim of Llona Palings, Claim no. 1848;
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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
4.4 Section - Ordinances (second reading - six (6) affirmative votes necessary)
M/S Hartnett/Howard to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1130-309
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.
5. GENERAL
Peninsula Transportation Plan 2010:
Engineering & Construction Manager Patterson explained this topic is being presented at the request of City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) committee/Council Member Hartnett. C/CAG is scheduled to consider approval of the Plan and any recommended revisions by the Council will be reflected. Mr. Patterson stated Rich Napier would explain the Plan and its purpose to be followed by a staff report.
Rich Napier, C/CAG Executive Director, explained that the Plan is unique in that it incorporates funding sources, range of agencies, taxable plans and projects; focuses on the cumulative impact of all and whether the outcomes have met objectives of the plan. Another focus is advocating of policy strategies and not specific projects. The goal is that all the decision-maker' goals and policies will guide many of the decisions. The adoption of the Plan will be the beginning of a range of policies and strategies that over time will be implemented by the various agencies.
Vice Mayor Claire stated that earlier in the day, he had dissented in the approval by the Congestion Management Advisory Committee of the recommendation to C/CAG to adopt the Plan with two revisions. The revisions were to include stronger language regarding the Dumbarton Corridor and a recommendation by a Menlo Park Council Member to charge for parking at the Millbrae and San Bruno BART stations. Vice Mayor Claire stated he felt parking fees would hinder the use of rapid transit rather than helping.
Council comments included possible countywide coordination of on demand service, such as "Dasher" or other shuttle service, with SamTrans better utilized or possibly eliminated. A comparison of the Eco Pass Program in similarity to the Trans Link proposal was requested.
After hearing both reports A and B, questions from Council included clarification on recommendations in the Plan such as the Dumbarton Rail Program, and whether the BART parking issue is inserted into the Plan or as a side letter.
M/S Hartnett/Jordan to forward the following recommendations to C/CAG:
- Adopt the Peninsula Transportation Plan 2010 in concept with the reservation that with respect to the electrification that we proceed to cost benefit analysis of electrification and further study the matter;
- Urge the merging of county-wide agencies that deal with transportation and regional planning, not necessarily into one agency, but preserving the predominance of City representation and any agency that deals with transportation issues;
- Place the reauthorization of Measure "A" on the ballot;
- Invest transportation money in those projects that have the greatest positive impact (similar to the method used for ranking road construction projects).
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
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- Recommendation from the Regional Transportation Committee Concerning Ferry Service and Shuttle Bus Services;
Port Commissioner Chairperson Larry Aikens stated that the Commission has been impacted by the study of ferries and it is anticipated there could be long term impact. He began with a brief update on the status of some key items. The draft Peninsula Transportation Plan 2010 includes ferries among the transit options in response to gridlock. Secondly, the S.F. Bay Transit Authority recently was formed and received $12 million in funding to prepare a regionally wide ferry plan for San Francisco Bay. He stated the significance of inclusion in the 2010 Plan is that it preserves the possibility of funding prior to regional plan implementation. He continued his explanation of a possible pilot program working with the private sector prior to any regional plan implementation. He stated the Port would continue to work with all entities relative to the regional plan and encouraged Council endorsement of the 2010 Plan and inclusion of ferries with the plan.
Public Comment:
Jim Bigelow, representing the Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, referred to the Chamber's letter and commended Rich Napier and staff for addressing points made in the letter. He stated the most important point is the bar graph on page 1.22 which shows the transportation status in San Mateo County and that the highways and local roads are where the largest shortfalls exist. He supported the 2010 Plan and stated it appears that C/CAG would be receptive to the reauthorization discussion of Measure A as a key goal under the financial section, added into the current draft by CMAC. He stated that regarding the businesses, there are tax provisions where an employee is able to take a $65.00 pre-tax benefit through the employer for transit expenses. Additionally, employers are able to take an additional $65.00 pre-tax benefit for employees. He stated the Plan brings all the parties to the table to negotiate with good communication.
Peter Brandon, Project Manager of Pacific Shores Center, updated the Council on the status of the project. He stated the Center is 90% leased and 100% is being built at this point with tenants taking occupancy beginning April and fully occupied by September 2001. He stated that a traffic consultant is working on a management plan that involves a survey of all the employees. The results of the survey are expected within 2-3 weeks and the survey focuses on alternatives to automobiles focusing on shuttle buses, train and potential use of future ferry.
Discussion returned to Item A above:
Council Member Howard explained the subcommittee's charge was to study different transportation issues, in particular ferry and shuttle services. She stated the Water Transit Board has been charged with creating a plan for region wide ferry service for the San Francisco Bay Area. Since the regional plan will take time, simultaneously, members of the City and Port must attend the meetings of the Transportation Authority, MTC and Water Transit Board; and lobby legislators. The subcommittee also determined that the City and Port must be ready. The Port must be planning the terminal and dock, working with the City and employers toward a viable shuttle service and be ready when the Plan is complete.
Council Member Howard began discussion on the $25,000.00 designated for shuttle buses and presented a plan. She stated the need to work more closely with the Congestion Relief Alliance to work with smaller employers for possible funding to transport their employees to and from the train station. Secondly, she explained a system in South San Francisco called "Dasher" that transports employees around during the workday. Other ideas included investing more money in making the sites more comfortable by equipping the bus shelters with benches and lighting.
Council comments included the need for more information regarding the shuttle concept and bus shelter enhancements. The need to ensure that the ferry system does not pose significant environmental impacts to the bay was also expressed so as to not risk the implementation of the ferry system.
Council Member Howard restated the following requested information as a part of the recommendations: Shuttle shelters to be located on public property with specifics about the number and locations. Additional information on services already available, who the Dasher service would serve and how long to be subsidized.
M/S Ira/Jordan to adopt the following recommendations and a report from staff regarding a funding recommendation to be transferred from mitigation fees to supplement the recommendations for implementation
:
- No action on ferry service should be taken at this time. The City should continue to support and lobby for this type of commute service and support adequate funding by working with the Port of Redwood City;
- Contract with Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance (PCRA) to find groups of smaller employers that might be able to join together to provide shuttle service;
- Staff to report back with specificity on the feasibility of establishing a mid-day shuttle service similar to the South San Francisco "Dasher" service;
- Staff to report back with a more specific proposal for constructing facilities to enhance shuttle bus service (shelters, seating, lights, etc.).
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTE ORDER 00-331
6. ADJOURNMENT - 9:50 p.m.
M/S Ira/Jordan to adjourn until the next regular meeting of November 13, 2000. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
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