2019 Major Council Topics Archives
December 16, 2019
Public Hearing: Approval of Phase 1 for the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB)/Senior Center (SC)and Sequoia YMCA Project
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Resolution Certifying the Final EIR, Adopting Findings, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations
- Attachment B: Ordinance to Amend Zoning Map to Rezone the Project Site to "Public Facilities" for the VMB/SC-YMCA Project
- Attachment C: Resolution Approving Master Project Agreement, including Ground Lease and Purchase and Sale Agreement
- Attachment D: Master Project Agreement - Exhibit A to Resolution
- Attachment E: Public Comment Prior to December 12, 2019
Public Hearing: Amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance for Mixed-Use Live/Work areas to allow more flexible uses
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Addendum to the General Plan EIR
- Attachment B: Resolution - Addendum to the General Plan EIR
- Attachment C: Resolution - General Plan Text
- Attachment D: Ordinance - Zoning Text and Map Amendments
- Attachment E: Resolution - Adopting Community Benefits Program
Ordinance regarding the safe storage of firearms in residences
- Staff report
- Attachment A: Ordinance Adding Chapter 37A (Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence) to the Redwood City Code
December 9, 2019, City Council Meeting
Recognition of outgoing Mayor Bain and installation of the new Mayor and Vice Mayor.
October 28, 2019, City Council Meeting
Urgency Ordinance adopted to provide interim rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections to tenants.
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Summary of Tenant Communications to City
- Attachment B: Urgency Ordinance
- Attachment C: Letter from California State Assemblymember David Chiu
Reach codes and amendments to the Fire and Building Codes
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Fire Code Adoption Ordinance
- Attachment B: Building Code Adoption Ordinance
- Attachment C: Reach Code Ordinance
- Attachment D: Expedited Process for Permitting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ordinance
- Attachment E: Amendment to Noise Regulation Ordinance
- Attachment F: Safety Assessment Placard Program Ordinance
- Attachment G: Resolution Adopting Findings of Necessity and Need for Amendments, Deletions, and Additions to the 2019 Fire and Building Standards Codes
October 14, 2019, City Council Meeting
Presentation: Downtown Retail Action Plan - Policy Analysis and Recommendations
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Retail Action Plan
- Attachment B: Overview of the Retail Industry Today
- Attachment C: Retail Store Size - Large Format Retail Tenants/Smaller Shop Retail Tenants
- Attachment D: January 28, 2019 City Council Retail Task Force Staff Report
- Attachment E: Downtown Retail Work Program Initiatives Timeline
September 9, 2019, City Council Meeting
City Council Policy on Selection of Mayor/Vice Mayor
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor Proposed Policy
- Attachment B: Illustration of Rotation Based on the Proposed Policy
August 26, 2019, City Council Meeting
Presentation: Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
Public Hearing: For the public to provide input and feedback about the Floor Area Ratio Ordinance.
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Zoning Ordinance
- Attachment B: Urgency Zoning Ordinance
- Attachment C: Data on Recent Architectural Permits and Existing Home and Lot
- Attachment D: Public Comment
- Attachment E: Staff Recommended Planning Commission Resolution
Second Reading: Green Infrastructure Charter Amendment Ordinance
July 22, 2019, City Council Meeting
Public Hearing: Changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) requirements in the Zoning Ordinance
- Staff Report
- Attachment A: Ordinance
- Attachment B: Urgency Ordinance
- Attachment C: Letter from State DHCD
- Attachment D: Written Public Comment
June 24, 2019, City Council Meeting
Public Hearing: For the public to provide input and feedback on the adoption of the City of Redwood City Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and the successor agency to the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget.
- Staff Report
- Resolution Adopting Recommended Operating Budget
- Resolution Adopting the Five-Year CIP
- Resolution Adopting the Successor Agency Budget
City Council adopted a Boards, Commissions and Committees Attendance Policy that outlines requirements for its members.
June 10, 2019, City Council Meeting
Public Hearing: Public hearing for proposed sewer rate increases and introduction of an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code.
Study Session: Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget study session to receive and provide direction from the City Council regarding the Recommended Budget and next steps. To learn more about the Recommended Budget, go here.
May 6, 2019, City Council Meeting
By-District Elections: Public Hearing #6 for the public to provide input concerning revised maps for City Council election district boundaries and the sequencing of elections, and introduce an ordinance implementing district-based elections for City Council members. Visit the City's District Elections web page and view the submitted maps and comments here.
Economic Development Work Plan: Proposed Economic Development Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Study Session: Fiscal Year 2019-20 and Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
April 22, 2019, City Council Meeting
City Council amended the Redwood City Code to adopt a Social Host Ordinance for the illegal use of fireworks. To learn more about the new ordinance, go here.
City Council received a progress report on the development of a Green Infrastructure Plan intended to reduce pollution in stormwater flowing to the San Francisco Bay. To learn more about the City's Green Infrastructure initiative, go here.
April 8, 2019, City Council Meeting
By-District Elections: Public Hearing #6 for the public to provide input concerning revised maps for City Council election district boundaries and the sequencing of elections. Visit the City's District Elections web page and view the submitted maps and comments here.
March 18, 2019, State of the City Address 7 p.m., City Council Chambers
This free event is televised and preceded by a reception with refreshments beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
February 25, 2019, City Council Meeting
By-District Elections: Public Hearing #4 for the public to provide input regarding the composition of the district maps previously submitted. To learn more about how you can participate in this process, visit the blog. To visit the City's District Elections web page and view the submitted maps and comments, go here.
Budget Update: FY 2018-2019 Mid-Year Budget update and proposed process for development of the FY 2019-2020 Budget
- Staff Report
- Preliminary Ten-Year General Fund Forecast
- Financial Sustainability Plan Update
- Mid-Year Update on all FY 2018-19 Strategic Initiatives and Goals
- Mid-Year Update on Major Strategic Initiatives and Goals
- Fiscal Update
Update on the El Camino Real Bike & Ped Safety Improvement Study. The City Council heard a presentation about the conceptual designs and final report. The Bike & Pedestrian Safety Improvement Study was a yearlong study funded by a Caltrans grant. The City Council did not make final decisions on changes to be made; additional community feedback was sought for future phases, the study helps the City seek grant funding and identify next steps for making the vision become a reality.
February 11, 2019, City Council Meeting
By-District Elections: Public Hearing #3 for the public to provide input regarding the composition of the district maps previously submitted. To learn more about how you can participate in this process, visit the blog. To visit the City's District Elections web page and view the submitted maps, go here.
Public Hearing: Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Harbor View Project (Jay Paul Company). Find updated information on the project website here.
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing regarding issuance of Tax Exempts Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) for the Hallmark House Apartments and resolution approving the issuance of bonds.
January 28, 2019, City Council Meeting
Boards, Commissions and Committees Appointed Members Swearing-In
Public Hearing: 2019 Solid Waste Rates for Regular and Unscheduled Services Provided by Recology San Mateo County. To learn more about the Solid Waste Rates, go here.