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.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Howard, Jordan, Ira, Pierce, Mayor Ruskin
Council Members Absent: Hartnett, Vice Mayor Claire
Staff Present: City Attorney Yamamoto, City Clerk Howe, City Manager Everett, Assistant to the City Manager Gonzalez, Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, Senior Civil Engineer Lynch, Interim Community Development Services Director Liedstrand, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager Passanisi, Senior Civil Engineer Vorametsanti, Principal Planner Jany, Parks, Library Director Chen, Recreation and Community Services Director Centeno, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent Hover, Public Works Services Director/Assistant City Manager Ingram, Volunteer Balsamo
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Colleen Jordan, Council Member
4. INVOCATION - Fifteen minutes of silence was observed as suggested by Mayor Ruskin in lieu of an invocation.
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - Redwood City Education Foundation, Proclamation
Mayor Ruskin introduced Bruce Codding, Redwood City Education Foundation and Chris Lyons, Starbucks Regional Office. Mr. Codding introduced the various members of the Foundation and other supportive individuals in the audience. Mayor Ruskin pointed out that Council Member Pierce and Ann Frost have been instrumental in attaining the $100,000.00 grant from Starbucks.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
David Stuart announced that the Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce will hold, "Good Morning Redwood City" on Wednesday, September 26 from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. at 1695 Broadway. The second event he announced is the Business Appreciation Reception on Thursday, October 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Mateo County Historical Museum, 777 Hamilton Avenue.
Rudy Luca stated appreciation for the Jack Anthony dedication and the Starbucks grant to the Redwood City Education Foundation. He continued with his dissatisfaction with the fact that an election will not be held in November and that his letter read at the August 23 meeting was not considered.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 Ira/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Council Member Jordan removed Item 7.2A from the Consent Calendar. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present, with Council Member Hartnett and Vice Mayor Claire absent and Council Member Ira abstaining on the August 23 minutes on Item 7.1A.7.1 Section - Motions
A. Motion to approve the Minutes of the meeting of August 13, 2001 the Special Meeting of August 23, 2001 and the last meeting of August 27, 2001 as submitted; (301)
MINUTE ORDER 01-124
B. Motion to approve Final Acceptance 2000-2001 Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal Project, and authorize the release of payment bond and retention (Western States Surfacing, Inc.); (304)
MINUTE ORDER 01-125
7.2 Section - Agreements/Resolutions
B. RESOLUTION 14370 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) VEHICLES; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Hayward Ford); (304)
C. RESOLUTION 14371 ACCEPTING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) AERIAL TREE TRUCK; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR (Pacific Utility Equipment Co.);(304)
D. RESOLUTION 14372 REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT TO PURCHASE CERTAIN HEREIN DESCRIBED VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR; (304)
E. RESOLUTION 14373 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 105KW DIESEL PORTABLE EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATOR AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTS THEREFOR; (304)
F. RESOLUTION 14374 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE EL CAMINO REAL MEDIANS LANDSCAPING PROJECT (Smith-Emery Company);(304)
G. RESOLUTION 14375 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES - WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN (John B. Whitcomb, PhD); (304)
H. RESOLUTION 14376 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT OF HOUSING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION EMERGENCY HOUSING FUND; (404)
7.3 Section - Claims and Warrants
A. Reject the claims of: Denise Sullivan claim no. 1917, Jeremy Curd claim no. 1928, Augusto Lorenzo claim no. 1930, Sandra Neher claim no. 1931, Dorothy Figoni claim no. 1932, Joseph Marcelli claim no. 1933 and Paul Papageorge claim no. 1934 as submitted; (303)
MINUTE ORDER 01-126
B. Approve warrants dated through September 10, 2001 and usual and necessary payments through September 24, 2001; (301)
MINUTE ORDER 01-127
7.2 Section - Agreements/Resolutions
A. M/S Jordan/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 14377 DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST OR NECESSITY DEMANDS THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 68 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND SECTION 20168 OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN REPLACEMENT PUBLIC ACCESS FACILITIES HEREIN DESCRIBED, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE CHANGE ORDER FOR SUCH WORK (Waring Construction Inc.).(304)
Council Member Jordan stated that the item pertains to the levees at Redwood Shores. The action provides a boardwalk to a portion of the levee that is next to a lagoon and is part of preventing any fines from Bay Conservation and Development Corporation (BCDC). This is part of the alternative access out in Redwood Shores because of the levee being closed on the bay side. She stated that it would be a 10-ft. wide path that will be half boardwalk (concrete) and half dirt path. She further stated that she would normally oppose this action except that it addresses her objective of having both hard surfaces and soft surfaces on the trails of Redwood Shores. Even if the levee on the outside was open, this actually helps to provide a hard path for winter jogging and walking on the alternative path. She, stated, therefore, she will support the vote while philosophically opposing the concept of alternative access.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST -
- Child Care Action Campaign; (203)
Council Member Barbara Pierce, Child Care Committee Chair, stated the Council through Child Care Coordinator Kristen Anderson has worked over the past two years to increase the number of Child Care opportunities in the City. She further stated that some of the creative ideas have been the partnership with Max Keech and the Maple Street Child Care Center. She explained that the opportunity is present to further encourage the creation of additional opportunities. She referred to the 2000 Children's Report Card that spotlighted the child care crisis and resultant lack of child care opportunities. A result of the report was the formation of an action team, a collaborative of private and public organizations, to remedy the shortage. The overall target is that within 5 years they will help add by an increase of 10% to the licensed child care supply throughout San Mateo County for ages 0-13.
Council Member Howard stated the importance of acknowledging the work with City Center Plaza to include a child care center for the residents above the project and in the area around the Plaza area.
M/S Pierce/Howard to:
- Endorse the official Child Care Action Campaign to encourage creation of additional child care opportunities.
- Provide a list of Redwood City's land use and planning actions which have removed barriers to local child care expansion and which can be used as examples by other communities to increase their child care opportunities. Examples can include, but are not limited to the private public partnership with Max Keech for the Child Care Center in Redwood Shores and the Maple Street Child Care Center which is under development.
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
- Coastal Clean-Up Day
Council Member Howard stated that Saturday, September 15 is a Coastal Clean-up Day and Peninsula Yacht Club with the Pride and Beautification Committee is sponsoring a clean-up of the waterway near the Peninsula Yacht Club. The clean-up will be from about 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Maple Street area with bagels and coffee in the morning and ending with a barbecue. For more information, call the City Manager's Office at 780-7308.
9. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS -
- Appointment to the Library Board (one three-year term, expiring June 30, 2004);
Mayor Ruskin explained the importance of the City's boards, committees and commissions in assisting the Council with their work.
City Clerk Howe took a roll call selection for one candidate from each Council Member. The following is the vote tally with Kathleen Douglas attaining the majority of votes by those present.
- Kathleen Douglas
Affirmative Votes: Council Members Ira, Jordan, Pierce- Wayne Kingsford-Smith
Affirmative Votes: Council Member Howard, Mayor RuskinMINUTE ORDER 01-128
- Neighborhood Services Survey Report (informational only); (304)
Council Member Pierce explained that the survey was conducted to get an objective assessment of citizens' feeling about both the service and the quality of life indicators in the City. An additional component was a more in depth assessment of library needs and demographic information for all of Redwood City. Additionally, the survey targeted Redwood Shores residents, assessing what their priorities would be for possible future projects. Copies of the entire survey are available for perusal at all the City libraries and City Hall.
Council Member Ira stated, historically, that the City has participated with other cities in the International City Managers Association (ICMA) program to benchmark city services with other cities, determine both weaknesses and strengths, compare to industry, and the survey is required as part of the program.
Consultants from Godbe Research & Analysis presented the survey results utilizing a PowerPoint presentation and overviewed various sections.
Questions from Council concerned streets and sidewalks, contact with City employees, and Parks and Recreation Services.
Public Comment:
Rudy Luca stated his dissatisfaction with previous complaints he has expressed. He further stated there are many other areas in need.
Council comments included the possibility of collaborating with the Housing and Human Concerns Committee to do some broad exploration to assess the actual community needs. Youth and education collaboration with school districts and traffic on the regional level are being addressed by the Council, with housing needs yet to be specifically defined.
Council consensus was for a report that defines the needs and transmittal of the report to the Housing and Human Concerns Committee.
Recess: 8:45 - 8:55 p.m.
10. STAFF REPORTS -
- Policy Statement on Creating Successful Public Spaces; (204)
Community Development Services Director Liedstrand explained the presentation and exercise on good places that Fred Kent brought to the City on July 11. A City place making team is now beginning to explore implementation of some of the ideas generated from the Fred Kent process. He stated that some important elements needing attention is focusing on people, how people use public space and what they need to feel comfortable. Focus on the streetscape or design of the space rather than just the architecture is necessary. Several examples comparing the shift in thinking and designing the streetscape were shown. The need to adopt a policy was explained as giving it a priority, direction to City staff, a message to the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Committee and letting the community know what the City is doing.
M/S Ira/Howard to adopt the following policy statement on public spaces:
"It is the policy of the City of Redwood City that in the design of public and private projects high priority be given to creating comfortable and enjoyable public spaces."The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
MINUTE ORDER 01-129
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
12. PUBLIC HEARING -
- PUBLIC HEARING on the Historic Landmark Designation of "The Daniel Stafford House" at 197 Wellesley Crescent; (612)
Principal Planner Jany and Historic Resources Advisory Committee Ken Rolandelli gave the report and a video presentation of the house proposed for the Historic Landmark Designation, "The Daniel Stafford House".
Council asked about any implications of the this designation and Mr. Jany explained that it is a 10 year contract that reduces property taxes in return for a high level of maintenance of the property.
Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing.
M/S Ira/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
M/S Howard/Jordan to adopt RESOLUTION 14378 DESIGNATING 197 WELLESLEY CRESCENT, THE DANIEL R. STAFFORD HOUSE, REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK;
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
14. ADJOURNMENT - 9:45 p.m.
M/S Ira/Howard to adjourn until the regular meeting of September 24, 2001. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk
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