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
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AUGUST 13, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Ira, Jordan, Pierce, Vice Mayor Claire, Mayor Ruskin
Staff Present: City Clerk Howe, Senior Deputy Clerk Ponte, Parks, Recreation, Community Services Director Centeno, City Attorney Yamamoto, City Manager Everett, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager Hover, Financial Services Director Ponty, Public Works Director Ingram, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Volunteer Balsamo
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Barbara Pierce, Council Member
4. INVOCATION - Dennis Logie, Sequoia Christian Church
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Puccinelli asked exactly how residents are billed for water. He stated his belief that discrimination occurs against larger families due to the tiered rate system and requested the Council reconsider the system.
Council Member Ira, Utilities Committee Chair, responded that a dual rate concept exists. There is a fixed fee rate for basic usage that everyone pays and the tier rate layers in significantly in order to promote conservation. He further stated that Mr. Puccinelli would be invited to the next meeting of the Utilities Committee.
Rudy Luca stated he had questions regarding the approval process and City Manager's report on the Communications Specialist position. His questions concerned whether recruitment from within can occur, whether Council has approved the position. His second issue concerned the law requiring nomination papers to contain 20 registered voters from within Redwood City.
City Attorney Yamamoto responded to the issue of registered voters by citing of excerpts from the California Elections Code that state the requirement.
Pete Hughes announced an event at Mariner Park (Bridge Parkway and Redwood Shores Parkway) on Saturday, August 25 to clean up the levees and finish with a barbecue. The afternoon event at Casa de Redwood is a yard sale where baked goods are sold as well.
Patricia Dixon stated Redwood Shores does not want a traffic signal at the corner of Bridge Parkway and Redwood Shores Parkway.
City Manager Everett stated that when the intersection is redone it would include underground wiring so that future needs for a light, if needed, would be in place.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 will be removed from the consent calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
M/S Howard/Hartnett 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 with Council Member Jordan abstaining on Item 7.1A and voting no on Item 7.4A.7.1 Section - Motions
A. Motion to approve the Minutes of the meeting of July 9, 2001 as submitted;
MINUTE ORDER 01-109
B. Motion to approve Task Order No. 2 - Landscape Architectural Services for the El Camino Real Medians Landscaping Project (John Cahalan Landscape Architects);
MINUTE ORDER 01-110
C. Motion to accept the 1999-2000 Tree Preservation and Sidewalk Repair Program, and release the retention to J.W. Riley and Son Inc,;
MINUTE ORDER 01-111
D. Motion to approve Task Order No. 2 for the 2000-2001 Cost Shared Sidewalk Repair Project accept the improvements and release the retention for this project (J. W. Riley and Son Inc.);
MINUTE ORDER 01-112
7.2 Section - Agreements/Resolutions
A. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redwood City and the Redwood City Police Sergeants Association;
- Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redwood City and the Redwood City Police Sergeants Association for the period between September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002;
MINUTE ORDER 01-113
- RESOLUTION 14294 ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND WAGE PLAN FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13539 AND ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS PERTAINING THERETO;
B. Approval of job specifications and salary plan for the classification of Employee Development Manager;
- RESOLUTION 14295 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 POSITION OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALARY FOR SAID POSITION;
- RESOLUTION 14296 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER;
C. Approval of job specifications for the classifications of Supervising IT Analyst, Recreation Supervisor and Accountant;
- RESOLUTION 14297 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERVISING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST;
- RESOLUTION 14298 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF RECREATION SUPERVISOR;
- RESOLUTION 14299 APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTANT;
D. RESOLUTION 14300 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE REDWOOD SHORES BUS SHELTERS INSTALLATION PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;
E. RESOLUTION 14301 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2001-2002 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;
F. RESOLUTION 14302 ACCEPTING BID FOR MADDUX PARK PLAY AREA RENOVATION PROJECT (REVISED); AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Cleary Bros. Landscape, Inc.);
G. RESOLUTION 14303 ACCEPTING BID FOR STULSAFT PARK RESTROOM FACILITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (Zolman Construction & Development);
H. RESOLUTION 14304 APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE FIRE STATION #9 KITCHEN RENOVATION PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THEREFOR;
I. RESOLUTION 14305 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROPOSED CHILD CARE FACILITY AT ORACLE FACILITIES (LCP Associates);
J. RESOLUTION 14306 REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT TO PURCHASE SIX DELL COMPUTERS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR;
K. RESOLUTION 14307 APPROVING PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC PARKING METER MECHANISMS AND REPAIR PARTS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;
L. RESOLUTION 14308 ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2001-2002 ASPHALT-C0NCRETE MATERIALS; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Granite Rock Company);
M. RESOLUTION 14309 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE 2001-2002 TRUCKING AND HAULING SERVICE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS (S.G. Barber Construction);
N. RESOLUTION 14310 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2001-2002; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF BID SECURITY DEPOSITS (Arboricultural Specialties, Inc. dba The Professional Tree Care Company);
O. RESOLUTION 14311 REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT TO PURCHASE CERTAIN HEREIN DESCRIBED VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR;
P. RESOLUTION 14312 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR;
Q. RESOLUTION 14313 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO (HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY OFFICE OF HOUSING);
R. RESOLUTION 14314 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF AN INITIAL STUDY AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PROPOSED KAISER MEDICAL CENTER (EIP Associates);
S. RESOLUTION 14315 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR REDWOOD SHORES TAXI SHUTTLE PROGRAM WITH THE YELLOW CAB COMPANY PENINSULA, INC. (Yellow Cab Company, Inc.);
7.3 Section - Claims and Warrants
A. Reject the claim of Marlene Vanderpool no. 1919; claim of Ilya Vinogradsky no. 1921, and claim of Joseph Coddington III no. 1922 as submitted;
MINUTE ORDER 01-114
B. Approve warrants dated through August 13, 2001 and usual and necessary payments through August 27, 2001;
MINUTE ORDER 01-115
7.4 Section - Ordinances (2nd Reading)
A. ORDINANCE 2216 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 (first reading on 07/23/01);
B. ORDINANCE 2217 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 (first reading on 07/23/01);
8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST -
- Discussion of Status Regarding Redwood Shores Multi-Use (walking/bicycle) Paths (information item only - no action to be taken);
Council Member Jordan handed out a written sheet on the Redwood Shores Bikepath Improvements. She commended Redwood Shores resident Bruce Finney for the work he has done in Redwood Shores to enhance and improve the bikepaths. She attributed accomplishments such as curb cuts and the retention of grants for pathways improvement to Mr. Finney.
Council Member Jordan's handout outlined the following areas:
- Paths Under Discussion
- Financing Issues
- Community Feedback
- Proposal - Council Member Jordan asked that consensus be that a specific design be determined and displayed in the manner that the Blomquist Bridge was utilizing the website, Sandpiper Community Center and Homeowners Associations.
She further stated that the one completed path on Marine Parkway can accommodate an approximately 1-1/2 to 2 foot dirt path on the other side of the landscaping and a tour will be set up in the near future.
Public Comment:
Carol Ford thanked Council for discussing the topic and suggested the consideration of Class C Cupertino (Blue Fine) as useful material for the paths. She asked to be notified of the tour date.
Patricia Dixon stated she does not want to see any landscaping come out of the area and that 6 feet is ample. She asked to be involved in the tour.
David Valkenaar stated he is a happy Redwood Shores resident and chose the area for reasons that include the levee paths and multi-use paths. He stated that besides the multi-use paths he would encourage that the streets be configured to accommodate both automobiles and cyclists by striping the lanes wide enough.
Pete Hughes thanked Council Member Jordan and those involved with the topic. He stated he is hopeful that the muddy environment will be alleviated.
- Council Member Howard brought up the subject of the Board of Supervisors and its planned proposal for redistricting of boundaries. She stated knowledge came only through the newspaper and that the redistricting involves Redwood Shores. She asked Council if they would like additional information as to the ramifications and that the Board is meeting on August 14 to vote on the subject. Council Member Hartnett stated that, philosophically, he does not agree that cities should be split into different districts and that it is difficult to comment when no information has been provided. Council Member Jordan stated that there is an argument for not splitting the cities, and also an argument for separation. Since Redwood Shores is geographically separated, shares two interchanges and associated traffic issues. Council Member Ira stated he is disappointed with the lack of inclusion and information from the Board of Supervisors. Vice Mayor Claire concurred and asked that the Board by notified in the early morning, prior to the meeting.
Mayor Ruskin stated that a telephone call to the President of the Board of Supervisors would be made to convey the Council's concern that the process was done without involvement or notified officially of the recommended choice. Unless there is an urgent need that the decision be delayed until information about the discussion, option and recommendations.
9. STAFF REPORTS -
- Approval of Skate Park Location within Red Morton;
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Centeno gave the background leading up to the proposal. She stated that the site needs to be easily accessed and centrally located with youth involved in the design. Other city owned locations were considered and various areas within Red Morton Park. Due to sight and sound issues the location near the tennis courts is recommended which is right near the middle of the park near the teen center. PRCS Director Centeno explained the cons are that 2 or 3 trees will need to be removed and this would be an additional use in the park. She stated that there are mitigations to aid in the neighbors concerns such as usage of berms. The various meeting dates at which those interested parties were invited to participate were outlined as well.
Jeri Joseph, Chairperson on Parks and Recreation Commission, stated that the Commission strongly supports the project and building of the skatepark at Red Morton Park. She introduced Commissioners, Pina Truscelli, Don Davis and Susan Swope.
Commissioner Swope reminded Council that in 1998, Redwood City's Youth Survey reported a great deal of interest in skateboarding. She stated that as a city, there is a responsibility to serve all the ages in the community and suggested that providing a positive, safe environment would be preferable. The designer is a master at making parks sound neutral, no louder than the current ambient noise level and esthetically pleasing. Asked that Council adopt the recommendation and authorize the department to proceed in developing a skatepark in Red Morton.
Council Members asked staff various questions
Recess: 9:00 - 9:10 p.m.
Public Comment:
Sean Breen stated he thinks that a skate park should be built and that it would save money by eliminating vandalization at skate spots that are illegal. He further stated that the skate church had helped the situation.
Jim Breen stated his support for a skate park.
Anthony Barnes stated that a skate park would be great.
Nick Gaston stated he would like a skate park that would provide a safe and fun environment.
Michael Giannattasio spoke in support of the skate park.
Lucille James stated she had presented a petition at the July 23 Council meeting and the majority of those signers were living in close proximity of Red Morton and opposed the skate park at that location.
Casey Knynenburg spoke in opposition to the skate park in the Red Morton Park location.
Vance Smith made a presentation on behalf of many residents in the Red Morton Park area in present in the audience. He cited various concerns and issues. He asked that the Council table action until such time that attachment no. 5 is read.
Jerry Rexroth added that the staff should be directed to pursue a skate park location on non-city owned property.
Pat Black stated she strongly thinks that 1% of Red Morton Park should be dedicated to a skate park.
Brent Kidwell stated that although maybe Red Morton is not the right location, but somewhere in the city should be a site suitable for a skate park.
Ron Guglielmone spoke about his concern over motorized scooters. He spoke of various issues he has dealt with over the years.
Jason Strubing expressed his support of the proposed location for the skate park.
Chris Probasco spoke of the skate church and the huge need for a skate park.
Don Davis stated concern for quelling fears based on supposition and asked that Council have the courage to to what is right for the youth in the community.
PRCS Director Centeno responded to questions and statements. She stated that the closest residence to the location was 230 feet and responded to the liability issues.
Council comments included that there be reasonable hours of operation, the current fields are a concern and the issues regarding liability be addressed as well as the neighbors concerns.
M/S Claire/Howard to support the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation to located a Skate Park in Red Morton Park, but review sites 2 and 3, do design development on site 3 and bring back for consideration. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
11. PUBLIC HEARING - None
12. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
14. ADJOURNMENT - 11:20 p.m.
M/S To adjourn to the regular meeting of August 27, 2001. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
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