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.
July 23, 2001
The City Council Meeting and Redevelopment Agency Meeting were called to order simultaneously. The Redevelopment Agency Meeting began immediately following the Matters of Council Interest Section (8).
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:16 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Ira, Jordan, Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire
Council Members Absent: Mayor Ruskin
Staff Present: City Clerk Howe, Assistant City Manager Ingram, City Attorney Schricker, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Financial Services Manager Freeman, Financial Services Director Ponty, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Volunteer Balsamo
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dick Claire, Vice-Mayor
4. INVOCATION - Pastor Richard Barraza, Four Square Gospel Church
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - Vice Mayor Claire read the proclamation for Bob and Lettie Distefano for their numerous contributions to the community.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tom Watson stated concerns regarding a potential skatepark at Red Morton Park citing park trees to be taken down and maximum use of park.
Rich Anderson stated that Red Morton is an excellent facility and a skatepark should not come at the expense of the tennis players.
Lucille James submitted the petition stating strong opposition to the skatepark and losing trees
Bruce Codding stated the Redwood City Education Committee won the Starbucks $100,000.00 grant, thanked Council and invited all to attend the celebration on July 28 from 10-12 noon.
P.A. Moore spoke about "City Trees" and stated that the previous month the organization planted 86 trees and over 300 trees since November. He stated that tree planting would take place at King and Jeter at 9:00 a.m.
Rudy Luca referred to an article in the Redwood City Daily News about the City Communications Specialist position. He asked for a response to the issue of construction equipment parked at night creating a possible unsafe situation.7. 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. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Mayor Ruskin absent.
7.1 Motions
A. Motion to approve Final Acceptance for Lido Neighborhood Unit No. 3 Subdivision accepting the improvements, following the submission of a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $57,300.00 in accordance with Paragraph No. 9 of the Subdivision Agreement;
MINUTE ORDER 01-102
B. Motion to approve Final Acceptance for Lido Neighborhood Unit No. 4 Subdivision accepting the improvements, following the submission of a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $88,000.00 in accordance with Paragraph No. 9 of the Subdivision Agreement;
MINUTE ORDER 01-103
C. Motion to authorize Task Order No. 1 to the professional services agreement with KorTech Consulting, Inc. for additional technical support services related to the Water Survey Project in the amount of $3,195.00 ;
MINUTE ORDER 01-104
D. Motion to authorize Task Order No. 1 to the professional services agreement with Environmental Water Management for additional services related to the Water Recycling Feasibility Study in the amount of $4,200.00;
MINUTE ORDER 01-105
7.2 Section - Agreements/Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION 14279ESTABLISHING AND DECLARING DESIGNATED ENTRANCES TO CERTAIN HEREIN SPECIFIED INTERSECTION TO BE STOP ENTRANCES (Center Street and Cypress Street);
B. Thermoplastic Street Markings and Street Signs Service:
- RESOLUTION 14280 ACCEPTING BID FOR THERMOPLASTIC STREET MARKINGS AND STREET SIGNS SERVICE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Chrisp Company);
- Motion to Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $18,219.40 for the total amount of $55,000.00;
MINUTE ORDER 01-106
C. RESOLUTION 14281 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARBORICULTURAL INSPECTION SERVICES (Ray Morneau, Arborist);
D. Job description and salary for new Assistant Plan Checker Position:
- RESOLUTION 14282 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBITS A, B, AND C OF RESOLUTION NO. 14168, RELATING TO THE SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEIU UNIT) BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF, AND SALARIES FOR, ASSISTANT PLAN CHECKER AND UTILITIES LOCATOR;
- RESOLUTION 14283 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLAN CHECKER;
E. Job Specifications and Salary Plan for the Classification of Utilities Locator;
- RESOLUTION 14284 AMENDING SECTION 1 AND EXHIBITS A, B, AND C OF RESOLUTION NO. 14168, RELATING TO THE SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS (SEIU UNIT) BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF, AND SALARIES FOR, ASSISTANT PLAN CHECKER AND UTILTIES LOCATOR;
- RESOLUTION 14285 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF UTILITIES LOCATOR;
F. RESOLUTION 14286ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) 105KW DIESEL PORTABLE EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATORS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR;
G. RESOLUTION 14287 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (FROM BRIDGE PARKWAY TO SHELL PARKWAY); AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (G. Bortolotto & Co.);
H. RESOLUTION 14288 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO CONTINUE THE COUNTYWIDE USED OIL AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) PROGRAMS;
7.3 Claims and Warrants
A. Reject tthe claims of Kathryn Page, claim no. 1914; Patricia Montgomery claim no. 1915; and Amy Wright claim no. 1918 as submitted;
MINUTE ORDER 01-107
B. Approve warrants dated through July 23, 2001 and usual and necessary payments through August 13, 2001;
MINUTE ORDER 01-108
7.4 Ordinances (2nd Reading)
A. ORDINANCE No. 2213 AMENDING SECTION 27.100 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGES (first reading on 07/09/01);
B. ORDINANCE No. 2214 AMENDING SECTION 38.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES (first reading on 07/09/01);
C. ORDINANCE No. 2215 OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2001 - JUNE 30, 2002; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF ALL SUMS SET FORTH IN SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES, TRANSFERS, ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND REAPPROPRIATIONS OF EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2001 - JUNE 30, 2002; MAKING PROVISION FOR INTERIM EXPENDITURES AS OF JULY 1, 2001; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2195, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH (first reading on 07/09/01);
D. ORDINANCE No. 1130-314 ADDING SECTION 60.20A.6 TO ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 TWIN DOLPHIN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FROM THE "TP" (TIDAL PLAIN) TO THE "CP" (COMMERCIAL PARK) ZONING DISTRICTS (first reading on 07/09/01);
8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST -
Council Member Howard stated anyone interested in participating in the Pride & Beautification awards can obtain information and an application by calling 780-7000.
Council Member Pierce stated the Courthouse restoration project study would be available in early October, 2001.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING (SEE SEPARATE MINUTES)
9. STAFF REPORTS -
- Appeal from Planning Commission Approval of Access Control Parking for Spieker Properties;
Planning & Redevelopment Manager Church explained that the project had been approved without parking gates or parking booths on April 4, 2000. On March 27, 2001, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approved the design and materials of the proposed gates and recommended to staff that the policy issue of access controlled parking should be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
He stated that on June 5, 2001, the Planning Commission approved the parking access plan and on June 7, a Redwood Shores resident appealed the decision to the City Council. He continued to explain issues of the proposal and appeal
Comment by Appellant and Applicant:
Peter Joshua, appellant, stated that he launched the appeal due to a precedent setting concern. He further stated that Spieker Properties justification is that installing gates would force use of public transportation. He further stated that revenue generation is the reason for installing the gates.
Recess: 8:25 - 8:39 p.m.
Mike Sanford, Equity Office Properties (Spieker Properties), explained the parking gates proposal and the three parking arm locations. He stated that the plans had been reviewed by the appropriate agencies.
Gary Laymen, Landscape Architects, Inc., stated that all areas had been explored for development and explained the landscape plan.
Suhrar Bashid, Fehr & Peers, explained the traffic study conducted by his firm
.Bard Lauressen , Nelson/Nygaard, stated the benefits of the plan being trip reduction. He further stated that other opportunities such as walking and operating shuttles would be explored and implemented.
Susan Saymoore, Spieker Properties, stated that without the arms there is no control of the parking and the program encourages people to be conscientious with parking issues.
Public Comment:
Mary Morrisey Parden thanked Council in support of her July 19 letter delineating reasons to support the appeal. She corrected a previous speaker by commenting that the speaker had not spoken with Redwood Shores Owners Association. She further asked that Council consider Fred Ken's comments and that the decision is critical to open access.
Jeff Gee spoke in support of the appeal and asked that Council uphold the appeal.
Lynn Kathleen Adams, Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, encouraged Council to uphold the appeal and stated that the Redwood Shores Business Association does not represent the majority.
Patricia Dixon requested support of the appeal.
Frank Deighan asked that Council reject the appeal.
Carol Ford asked that Council uphold the appeal.
Pat Becker stated she wrote a letter in support of Spieker Properties.
Don Warren stated the decision would not create a precedent and that the project is of the highest quality.
Mitch Randall, Equity Properties, Inc., stated the company is not seeking an amendment to the development agreement.
Council comments included agreement with the parking concept but lack of full articulation of plan; concern with accuracy of plan; need for Planning Commission to revisit the proposal and focus on control and adequate tenant parking.
M/S Hartnett/Pierce to remand back to the Planning Commission for issues of control and guaranteed parking for tenants. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Mayor Ruskin absent.
M/S Howard/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
- Utility Users Tax;
Financial Services Director Ponty explained that the ordinance will exempt persons who qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) from paying the Utility Users Tax on charges for the consumption of natural gas and electricity.
M/S Hartnett/Pierce to INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 32.504.A AND 32.505.A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE ELECTRICITY USERS TAX AND GAS USERS TAX, RESPECTIVELY.
The motion passed by a majority roll call vote, with Council Member Jordan voting no and Mayor Ruskin absent.
- Bond Service Tax Rates -2001/2002 General Improvement District 1-64 (GID 1-64);
Financial Services Manager Freeman explained the computed tax rates required for bond interest and redemption in General Improvement District 1-64, using the Assessment Roll for the District as equalized at the Board of Equalization meeting.
Public Comment:
John Murphy stated that the 2001 appraisal report should be required reading for each present and future property owner or resident of Redwood Shores and could be available at the Sandpiper Library. He gave Council handouts of news articles and other materials.
M/S Hartnett/Howard to INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-64, AND FIXING AND LEVYING THE TAX RATE THEREFOR.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Mayor Ruskin absent.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
11. PUBLIC HEARING - None
12. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
14. ADJOURNMENT - 11:15 p.m.
M/S Hartnett/Howard to adjourn to the regular meeting of August 13, 2001 in honor of Ruth McKibben whose passing creates a loss after raising the quality of life and family through her church. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
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