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
7:00 P.M.
April 23, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Ira, Jordan (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire, Mayor Ruskin (arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
Staff Present: City Manager Everett, City Clerk Howe, City Attorney Schricker, Secretary Dale, Interim Community Development Services Director Liedstrand, Economic Development Coordinator Webb Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager Passanisi, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Supervising Civil Engineer Lynch, Associate Planner Riordan, Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Centeno, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager Chin, Volunteer Balsamo
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Diane Howard, Council Member
4. INVOCATION - Marie Cantwell, Pastor for Harvest Christian Center
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Hamilton Woods stated that residents should have a say in the planting of trees in front of their houses. He requested that the City visit the issue and change the policy from mandatory to voluntary.
Janet Borgens stated she was speaking in rebuttal to an article in a local newspaper concerning the Redwood City Fire Department. She further stated she was clarifying various statements made by Council Member Jordan.
Rudy Luca stated his concern with a tree planting issue in front of his house. He inquired as to a tree planting dedication for Jack Anthony. Vice Mayor Claire stated the Native Daughters of the Golden West do the tree planting each year on Arbor Day.
Pete Hughes, representing the Police Athletic League, spoke of the Northern California Boxing Championships in Redwood City the weekend of April 28 and 29 at 2:00 p.m. The location is the Way to Go building on Broadway.
Pastor Marie Cantwell stated that National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3. She stated the San Mateo County Government chambers would be the location for prayer for public officials and the community.
Mike Pacelli representing the Chamber of Commerce, who hosted the 32nd Annual Progress Seminar where over 250 people participated. The panel discussions included water, power, regional transportation, high-density housing, shortages of nurses and doctors, leadership diversity and how local government plans for economic change. He further stated the Seminar promotes cooperative planning by business, government and community leaders. Upcoming activities include the Chamber, Fabbro's and Bay Area Maintenance hosting a business connection on April 25, the Rathman Benefit Golf Tournament on May 14 at Stanford Golf Course, a business connection mixer hosted by Nimbus Design Group on May 16, and Good Morning Redwood City at the Sequoia Club on May 30. For more information call 364-1722.
Vice Mayor Claire stated the City Attorney has informed the Council that the City does not have jurisdiction over the Peninsula Marina situation and asked that the City Attorney make a statement prior to speakers on the subject.
City Attorney Schricker stated that it is a landlord/tenant dispute and the State law governs that relationship and the remedies of the parties must be pursued under State law.
Chris Kohl stated she was speaking because she is a homeowner being evicted from Peninsula Marina. She further stated that the economic boom has artificially inflated costs and that she works in the non-profit sector where there are no corresponding salaries. She stated eviction is not the answer.
Alexander Montalvo stated he was serving as a reminder of the plight of the Peninsula Marina tenants. He stated he agrees with private enterprise but questioned whether it must tread on existing communities. He further stated that be believes the Council was elected to protect and preserve the existing communities.
7:30 p.m. Mayor Ruskin arrived at the dais.
Janet Sailor stated she is looking for a win-win solution and that the marina going in at the end of Seaport should move forward. She referred to a motion previously passed regarding live-aboard homes and marinas throughout the City.
Vice Mayor Claire, Chair of the Committee of which the subject was addressed, stated the intent was for an ordinance to regulate the construction of houseboats on water where there has been no jurisdiction for proper water and sewer service.
Tracy Watkins stated he made a decision to live on his boat with the understanding that improvements would be made to the Peninsula Marina. He further stated eviction is not the answer and that actual construction will not take place for some time. He gave the following topics as areas to consider: Lobby the developer to allow tenants to remain until physical construction begins; take all possible steps to expedite approval/construction of the new marina at Westpoint Slough; open up existing slips at the City Marina, lobby BCDC to lift the liveaboard restrictions to Peninsula refugees from Redwood Creek to Oyster Point Marina.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. Vice Mayor Claire removed Items 7.2D and J for speakers to address.
M/S Hartnett/Claire to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items.
7.1 Motions
A. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the last meeting of April 9, 2001;
MINUTE ORDER 01-55
B. Motion to Approve Final Acceptance for Stulsaft Park Play Area Renovation Project, and authorize the release of bonds (Cleary Bros. Landscape);
MINUTE ORDER 01-56
C. Motion to Approve Final Acceptance of the Lagoon Discharge Facility III Outfall Repair Project, and approve the final change order in the amount of $12,260.39 and authorize the release of bonds;
MINUTE ORDER 01-57
7.2 Section - Agreements/Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION 14195 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR FRIENDLY ACRES AREA STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT-PHASE II; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;
B. RESOLUTION 14196 ACCEPTING BID FOR 2000-2001 BIKE PATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (MCH General Engineering);
C. RESOLUTION 14197 ACCEPTING BID FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 CIVIC FACILITIES PAINTING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Metro Structural Painting);
E. RESOLUTION 14198 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SPEED HUMPS AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS HEREIN SPECIFIED (Hoover);
F. Advertisement for Bids: 2000-2001 Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal Project and 2000-2001 Slurry Seal Project;
- RESOLUTION 14199 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2000-2001 ASPHALT RUBBER CHIP SEAL PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;
- RESOLUTION 14200 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2000-2001 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;
G. RESOLUTION 14201 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS 1600 SEAPORT BOULEVARD (LOT 11); APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT THEROF; AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT THEREFOR;
H. RESOLUTION 14202 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND THE REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT;
I. RESOLUTION 14203 APPROVING AND AUTHORING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PERSONAL SERVICES (UMPIRE SERVICES-RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS);
K. RESOLUTION 14204 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES UNDER THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE PURCHASE ORDER # 5897;
7.3 Claims and Warrants
A. Reject the claims of Trevor Sturm/John Romano claim no. 1892A&B, and the claim of Douglas Edelman, claim no. 1894 as submitted;
MINUTE ORDER 01-58
B. Approve warrants dated through April 23, 2001 and usual and necessary payments through May 7, 2001;
MINUTE ORDER 01-59
7.4 Ordinances (2nd Reading)
A. ORDINANCE 2208 APPROPRIATING SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FROM DESIGNATED UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES TO SPECIFIED APPROPRIATIONS, CANCELING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS, AND TRANSFERRING SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FROM DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS TO OTHER SPECIFIED APPROPRIATIONS (first reading on 03/26/01);
B. ORDINANCE 1130-311 AMENDING ORDINANCE 1130-310 REGARDING THE APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE 1130-310 TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH CERTAIN PLANNING APPROVALS (first reading on 03/26/01);
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
D. M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 14205 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SPEED HUMPS AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS HEREIN SPECIFIED (Orchard Ave.);
Stewart Lollar, representing his mother, spoke in concern about the relocation of a speed hump from 172 to 152 Orchard Avenue. He stated there is a noise and safety issue with the speed hump.
Clarice Meredith stated she did not sign the petition and did not want a hump in front of her house. A speed hump was installed in front of her house and speeding over the hump began. She circulated a petition signed by 11 neighbors and a petition agreeing to speed humps in front of houses at 155, 162, 152, 145 and 175 Orchard Avenue.
Janet Borgens stated she has placed herself in the house where the particular speed hump is located and she agrees there is a noise issue. She asked that the speed hump be removed or relocated and thanked Council and staff for their work on the issue.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.J. M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 14206 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REVOCABLE PERMIT FOR THE USE OF THE REDWOOD CITY WEAPONS FIRING RANGE;
Vice Mayor Claire explained there was concern about the location. City Manager Everett commented that it is an existing range at the Police Department and the subject is leasing to another agency.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member Jordan thanked Janet Borgens for sharing her opinions and stated that some of the facts were incorrect and some of the items misunderstood. Council Member Jordan further stated that the data and facts she used came from City staff and that she would be happy to discuss the matters at a later date.8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST -
Council Member Howard stated that on Saturday, May 12 at 8:30 a.m., certain areas of Redwood City will be targeted for clean up such as the waterways and certain schools. Assistance from BFI and the San Mateo Credit Union will occur, a mulch giveaway ending with a barbecue at the Corporation Yard
9. STAFF REPORTS - None
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
11. PUBLIC HEARING -
- PUBLIC HEARING on Annual Action Plan to the Consolidated Plan for FY 2001-2002;
Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas explained that beginning in December 2000, the City was notified by the Department of Housing and Redevelopment of the entitlement amount. A notice of funding availability and request for funding proposals was published and in January staff held two workshops to assist nonprofit organizations to competitively apply for the funds. On a preliminary submittal date, applications were reviewed and feedback provided to the organizations. The Committee has held several hearings to review all submitted proposals and has met with many nonprofit organizations to hear about changing needs. The Committee has created a set of recommendations that constitute the action plan to the consolidated plan for 2001/02.
Housing and Human Concerns Committee Chair Charles Greer explained
Council Member Jordan explained that it would be helpful to see allocations from the previous year to understand the current recommendations. She further stated that regarding Police Activities League, Catholic Charities, AIDS Services and Heron Court Cooperative where the amount recommended is much less than requested. She asked for an explanation.
Chair Greer commented that the recommendations are close to last year's allocation and that PAL receives an allocation from the General Fund.
Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing:
Cheryl Zando, of Youth and Family Assistance, commended the Council for HSFA funding and advocating with other agencies as well. She explained the funding is applied to working with homeless and runaway youth and supports the 24-hour crisis line. An increase in need has arisen with the economic downturn and 20-25% of the agency's positions are unfilled.
Andy Frisch commended the City and asked for more assistance. He stated a crisis is developing in the field with an issue of homelessness among staff. In partnering with the City in the community, he stated the nonprofits are asking for consideration of the issues in their field.
M/S Ira/Hartnett to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Council comments included partnering toward housing for employees of nonprofit organizations and conducting a working session with HHCC prior to the budget session, possible designation of property for Single Room Occupancy for nonprofit employees. Council commended the HHCC for approaching their efforts with great discipline and ensuring that agencies receiving the funds are using the money appropriately. Tribute was extended toward those working in the nonprofit sector in dedicating their lives to working for those less advantaged.
M/S Hartnett/Pierce to adopt RESOLUTION 14207 APPROVING ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2000-2005) AND APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS); CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS FOLLOWED ITS ADOPTED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND FILING OF ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING THERETO (FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002);
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote with Vice Mayor Claire abstaining on Item 28 on page 11Ai)8 pertaining to Canada College.
MINUTE ORDER 01-60
- M/S Hartnett/Howard to Approve the Housing and Human Concerns Committee 2001/2002 Human Services Financial Assistance Program Funding Recommendations;
The motion passed by a unanimous roll vote by those present.
MINUTE ORDER 01-61
- PUBLIC HEARING on Zoning Map Amendment for Property Located at 135-137 Roosevelt Ave.;
Principal Planner Passanisi explained the rezoning of the property.
Bill Butler, applicant, clarified that housing does not make sense for the property and sometime in the future the site will be occupied for their office use.
M/S Ira/Pierce to introduce an ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 60.9.4 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 135-137 ROOSEVELT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FROM THE "CN" (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO THE "CG" (COMMERCIAL GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICTS;
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.12. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES REPORTS
- Appointment to the Housing Improvement Loan Committee - One Vacancy;
William L. Butler was unanimously selected by roll call vote to fill the General Contractor seat.
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING (SEE SEPARATE MINUTES)
14. ADJOURNMENT - 9:10 p.m.
M/S Ira/Howard to adjourn until the meeting of May 7, 2001. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
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