REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL AND
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
October 28, 2002
7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:02 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL

Council Members Present: Hartnett, Howard, Pierce, Ruskin, Mayor Claire
Council Members Absent: Jordan (8:25 p.m.), Vice Mayor Ira (7:35 p.m.)

Staff Present: Financial Services Director/Assistant City Manager Ponty, City Clerk Howe, Deputy City Clerk Ponte, Administrative Secretary Dale, Administrative Clerk III Yoshida, Broyles, City Attorney Yamamoto, Assistant City Attorney Brower, Interim Community Development Services Director Liedstrand, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Principal Planner Jany, Project Planner Mehra, 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

Guadalupe Ruiz sought assistance with a traffic light on Jefferson Avenue and Middlefield Road where when green, a sight issue is present in that a pedestrian may not be seen due to the sign and column. His second issue involves Pine Street and Buckeye where materials are located near the railroad tracks and looks unsightly.

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 Calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. Council Member Pierce abstained on the October 7 minutes and Mayor Claire abstained on the minutes of October 14. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.

CONVENE TO THE JOINT MEETING OF THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL

7.1 Section - Motions

A. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the October 7, 2002 meeting, and the last meeting of October 14, 2002; MINUTE ORDER 02-300

B. Motion to approve the purchase of one sewer rodder from Weco Industries of Vallejo, CA under the cooperative purchase provision of the City of Fresno's purchase order #P053450AK in the amount of $62,067.52; MINUTE ORDER 02-301

C. Motion to approve the purchase of one "Turtle Top" accessible van from El Dorado Bus Sales of Hayward, CA in the amount of $56,972.94 (accessible van vehicle to meet transportation needs of Veterans Memorial Senior Center); MINUTE ORDER 02-302

D. By motion, disqualify and reject the low bidder, EPS, for failure to submit the proper bid bonds and to include the acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1 at the bid opening. Award the Contract for the 2002 Watermain Replacement Project to the second lowest responsible bidder, Shaw Pipeline, Inc. of San Francisco, California, for their low bid of $ 1,444,839.00; MINUTE ORDER 02-303

E. Motion to amend the Fiscal Year 2002-03 HSFA Program Agreement for Youth and Family Assistance (YFA) - Your House South; MINUTE ORDER 02-304

F. Motion to approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Shelter Network Agreements for FY 2002-2003; the activities of these agencies and funding levels were approved by Council on May 6, 2002 (Resolution No. 14440); MINUTE ORDER 02-305

7.2 Section - Resolutions

A. RESOLUTION 14469 DECLARING CERTAIN DESCRIBED CITY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE THEREOF (transportation vehicles and other items such as chain saws, laptop mounts, and others);

B. Approval of job specification for the classification of Management Analyst I/II and amend the Salary Plan accordingly by adopting two resolutions:

RESOLUTION 14470 APPROVING JOB SPECS FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST I/II;

RESOLUTION 14471 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 MANAGEMENT ANALYST I/II AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALARY FOR SAID POSITION;

C. RESOLUTION 14472 ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING SALARY AND RELATED COMPENSATION PLANS FOR POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY INCLUDED IN THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS, AND RESCINDING PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 13877;

7.3 Section - Claims and Warrants

A. Reject the claims of Ken Lundegard claim no. 2053, the claim of Naomi Sims Reynoso claim no. 2054, and the claim of Farhang Bijan Raissi claim no. 2055 as submitted; MINUTE ORDER 02-306

B. Approve warrants dated through October 28, 2002 and usual and necessary payments through November 4, 2002; MINUTE ORDER O2-307

7.4 Section - Ordinances (2nd Reading)

A. ORDINANCE 2234 AMENDING SECTIONS 33A.15, 33A.16, 33A.17, 33A.18, 33A.20, 33A.22, 33A.25, 33A.27, 33A.31, 33A.32, 33A.33, 33A.34 AND 33A.35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE SIDEWALK CAFÉ AREA, SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, DURATION AND REGULATIONS WITHIN SAID AREA, RESPECTIVELY (first reading on October 7, 2002);

B. ORDINANCE 2235 AMENDING SECTION 27.100 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGES (first reading on October 14, 2002);

C. ORDINANCE 2236 AMENDING SECTION 38.5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES (first reading on October 14, 2002);

D. ORDINANCE 2237 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH REDWOOD SHORES PROPERTIES [GID 1-64] (first reading on October 14, 2002);

ADJOURN THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

RECONVENE THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

8. STAFF REPORTS

A. Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement) Amendment for the property located at 423 Beech Street per Chapter 40 of the Redwood City Code;

Principal Planner Jany stated that in summary, this item pertains to preserving historic property in the historic district. It represents a preservation program for the property. The contract amendments have been prepared as a response to the property owners' timelines and budget considerations.

M/S Ruskin/Pierce:
By resolution approve the proposed Mills Act contract amendments, as outlined in the property owners proposal dated August 14th, 2002 (to be incorporated as Exhibit "C" of the subject agreement) which was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC).

RESOLUTION 14473 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AND ALISON CARTWRIGHT AND JAY SABER (SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MARK WEIR) FOR HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
MINUTE ORDER 02-308

B. Ordinance Amending the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance to Add Section 52, Planned Community District or P- District;

Interim Community Development Director Liedstrand explained that purpose of the Precise Plan ordinance is to create a tool in order to have a more individualized set of land use regulations for a particular piece of property if needed. He further stated that all Precise Plans would first be considered by the Planning Commission and then brought to City Council for approval. A presentation was made utilizing examples from Mountain View where this tool was beneficial in the planning and design process.

The Planning Commission recommends this ordinance amendment to the City Council.

Council questions and discussion ensued.

M/S Howard/Pierce to INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 52, PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT OR P - DISTRICT;

The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Ruskin voting no and Council Member Jordan abstaining. MINUTE ORDER O2-309

9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

10. PUBLIC HEARING

A. A public hearing on the establishment and designation of the "Main Street Historic District" per Chapter 40 of the Redwood City Code;

Ken Rolandelli, Chairperson of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) stated that this is the second time that the HRAC and the Planning Commission are making a Historic District recommendation. Mr. Rolandelli explained the benefits of the designation and the designation criteria. He then explained the proposed Mills Act contract amendments, as outlined in the property owners' proposal.

Mayor Claire opened the public hearing.

Public Comment:
Guadalupe Ruiz offered his support for the proposed district. He thanked the Council and expressed his pride in being a citizen of Redwood City.

M/S Ruskin/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.

M/S Jordan/Ira to approve the recommendations from the Planning Commission and Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) to designate the properties described below as the "Main Street Historic District" per Chapter 40, "The Historic Preservation Ordinance," of the Redwood City Code.

Addresses and parcel numbers of properties located within the proposed district:

726*, 800, 831-835, 839, and 847-849 Main Street; 1991, 2000*, 2020*, and
2022-2024* Broadway, (see attached map). APN, 052-374-140, 053-131-050,
053-233-230, 053-233-130, 053-233-120, 053-233-270, 052-374-180, 052-374-
100, respectively. MINUTE ORDER 02-310

RESOLUTION 14474 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR MAIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

B. A public hearing on an appeal of an Architectural Permit at 366 Hillview Avenue;

Principal Planner Jany explained the requirements for an Architectural Permit to be granted. He stated that the design review is governed by a general set of standards located in Article 45 of the Zoning Ordinance. A slide presentation was used to explain the proposed addition and exhibit the site plan. In summary, staff reviewed an application for an expansion of a home, the home met the required criteria, and staff sees no significant impact and has approved similar projects in the past.

Council asked various questions of staff.

Mayor Claire opened the public hearing.

Sue Marek, appellant made her presentation of the appeal stating that it is based on the City Zoning Ordinance architectural standards, Article 45.8, Item C. She used various slides to exhibit the reasons and concerns related to the proposal. As stated in Ms. Marek's letter of appeal dated October 23, 2002, the following were the reasons and concerns: 1) The structure does not conform; 2) the Viviani's have many options; 3) the Planning Department is using an incorrect basis for comparison; 4) additional relevant issues; and 5) summary.

Patricia Mahoney stated that her and her husband reside across the street that was renovated and made a very firm decision to keep it to one story, incorporating a design that they felt kept within the character of the neighborhood. She urged the Council to reconsider the approval of the permit and encourage a proposal that would be more compatible with the surrounding homes.

Ceci Ellis stated she is a realtor and has lived and sold properties in the neighborhood for many years. She stated her concern is that the house does not conform to the neighborhood because it strongly resembles a multi-family home in her opinion. She further stated that if the house is built in the proposed form it will hurt property values for the rest of the neighborhood.

Natalie Roselli stated that this is a non-conformity issue because the addition will be two stories far back into the lot and the privacy in her backyard will be destroyed and significantly impacted in many others' backyards. She stated she strongly supports the right of property owners to change their home, but that it is also important to consider the rights of the neighborhood to have privacy.

Michael Viviani, the applicant, stated that the report explains that the project is in compliance with all applicable City zoning ordinances. He further stated that he and his wife are not asking for any variance, just to increase the living space on their property for their growing family. He stated that throughout the process he communicated his plans to the neighbors and then participated in mediation through PCRC, although unsuccessfully.

Council Members asked various questions of the applicant.

M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve the Architectural Permit; denying the appeal.

The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER 02-311

11. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST

12. A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 37-2002. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department).

13. CLOSED SESSION - No action to report.

14. ADJOURNMENT - 10:55 p.m.

M/S Hartnett/Howard to adjourn until the regular meeting of November 4, 2002 in memory of Marie Murphy who recently passed away. She was a longtime resident of Redwood City, member of the Mt. Carmel community and raised a large family, leaving many relatives in the community. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia S. Howe, CMC
City Clerk