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August 11, 2008
City Council Agenda
REVISED AGENDA-ITEM 6.3B ADDED AT 3:45 P.M. on 08/08/08
JOINT CITY COUNCIL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2008
7:00 P.M.
** A RECEPTION IN HONOR OF FORMER MAYOR BOB BURY AND
GREEN BUSINESSES WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL FOYER AT 6:30 P.M. **
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS, SO AS TO NOT DISTURB THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING.
*ATTENTION SPEAKERS: If you wish to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board please complete a speaker’s card (next to agendas) and give it to the Council Assistant (seated to the left of the Council/Redevelopment Agency Board). By submitting the speaker’s card, the Mayor/Chair will recognize you at the appropriate time. In order to afford all members of the public the opportunity to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board, each speaker will be provided 3 minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Alicia Aguirre, Council Member
4. INVOCATION -
5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
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Proclamation: In Honor of Robert (Bob) Bury
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Update on Redwood City Neighborhood Liaison Program – Magda Gonzalez, Deputy City Manager and Erica Spacher, Neighborhood Liaison Coordinator.
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Recognition of Partners and Participants in Redwood City’s Green Community Efforts – Beth Ross, Environmental Initiatives Manager.
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Presentation: Status Update from Pilot Community Tree Board – Frank Schwartz, Chair, Pilot Community Tree Board.
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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. The Consent Calendar category is limited to 15 minutes of comment to be all as determined by the Mayor/Chair. If you wish to speak to items on the Consent Calendar, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the Council Assistant.
MOTION: waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items.
6.1 Section - Motions
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Acceptance of grant deeds offered by Keech Properties, LLC, for The Preserve at Redwood Shores.
Staff contact: Jon K. Lynch, P.E., City Engineer 780-7371 jlynch@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By motion, direct the City Clerk 1) to accept, on behalf of the City, the grant deed for the parcels listed below as offered by Keech Properties, LLC, and 2) to record the grant deed and certificate of acceptance with the County of San Mateo.
· Lots 5 and 6 of The Preserve at Redwood Shores (two land parcels), and
· Lot 7 of The Preserve at Redwood Shores (one water way parcel).
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Purchase of Utility Systems Materials.
Staff contact: Justin Ezell, Public Works Water Superintendent 780-7474 jezell@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve by motion, the acceptance of the utility system materials bid, and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement for the purchase of utility system materials.
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Agreement with Wagstaff and Associates for Environmental Consulting Services for the Stanford University Project.
Staff contact: Maureen Riordan, Senior Planner 780-7236 mriordan@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve an agreement for environmental consulting services with Wagstaff and Associates for preparation of the “Stanford in Redwood City” Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
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Award of Contract – Redwood City Recycled Water Project – Phase I – Redwood Shores Distribution System – Bid Package 9 (Island Drive and Bridge Parkway in the Westport Office Park).
Staff contact: Phong Du, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7385 pdu@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, the contract documents and award the contract for the Redwood City Recycled Water Project - Phase 1 - Redwood Shores Distribution System – Bid Package 9 Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Shaw Pipeline, Inc. of San Francisco, for their responsive and responsible low bid of $1,252,650.00 and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount up to 10% if necessary.
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Consulting civil engineering services for the design phase of the El Camino Real “Grand Boulevard” Streetscaping Project – Broadway to Brewster Avenue. – City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board.
Staff contact: M. Saber Sarwary, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7370 ssarwary@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, a professional services agreement with T.Y. Lin International, Inc. of San Ramon to provide consulting civil engineering services for the design phase of the El Camino Real “Grand Boulevard” Streetscaping Project not to exceed $308,728.00.
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Construction Improvement Agreement and Revocable Encroachment Permit – 579 California Way.
Staff contact: Jon K. Lynch, P.E., City Engineer 780-7371 jlynch@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve and authorize, by motion,
1. An agreement between the City and George Bechwati for proposed construction improvements at 579 California Way, and
2. a revocable encroachment permit for work proposed within the public right of way at the same address
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Digital parking meters – extension of one year standard warranty.
Staff contact: Susan Wheeler, Community Development Management Analyst 780-7241 swheeler@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, the purchase of the proposed one year extended standard warranty package offered by Digital Payment Technologies for 42 downtown digital parking meters, and authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the extended standard warranty package in future years, not to exceed $50,000.00 for any one year.
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6.2 Section – Final Acceptance
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Final Acceptance – Toyon Way Subdivision Improvements.
Staff contact: Jon K. Lynch, P.E., City Engineer 780-7371 jlynch@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Accept, by motion, the construction improvements for the Toyon Way Subdivision, and release the bonds according to city procedures after the receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount of $48,100.00 in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement, Paragraph 9.
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6.3 Section – Resolutions
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Commercial Park Development Fee Nexus Study Project .
Staff Contact: Corinne Centeno, Director Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department 780-7254 ccenteno@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
By resolution, amend the Fiscal year 2008-09 Capital Improvement Program Budget to add a Commercial Nexus Study project and appropriate funding from Capital Improvement Projects Contingency funds for $60,000.00.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2008-09 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO CREATE AND FUND A $60,000.00 COMMERCIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT FEE NEXUS STUDY
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Service League Hope House Site Acquisition for Transitional Housing
(item added on 08/08/08 at 3:45 p.m.)
Staff contact: Debbi Jones-Thomas, Housing Coordinator 780-7295 debbi@redwoodcity.com
Recommendation:
- Approve Resolution authorizing Funding Agreement with Service League of San Mateo County for acquisition of 926 4th Avenue (Hope House IV) for transitional housing.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 926 4th AVENUE FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (SERVICE LEAGUE OF SAN MATEO COUNTY)
2. Approve Resolution authorizing Funding Agreement with Service League of San Mateo County for acquisition of 96 Buckingham Avenue (Hope House V) for transitional housing.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 96 BUCKINGHAM AVENUE FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (SERVICE LEAGUE OF SAN MATEO COUNTY)
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6.4 Section –Claims and Warrants
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Approve warrants dated through August 11, 2008 and usual and necessary payments through August 25, 2008.
Staff contact: Brian Ponty, Director of Finance and Financial Planning 780-7048 bponty@redwoodcity.org
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7. STAFF REPORTS
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Sequoia Union High School District Improvement Project – Neighborhood Concerns. (Information only. No action required).
Staff contact: Chu Chang, P.E., Acting Community Development Services Director 780-7382 cchang@redwoodcity.org
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Initiation of General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments and Precise Plan for the “Stanford in Redwood City” Campus Proposal.
Staff contact: Maureen Riordan, Senior Planner 780-7236 mriordan@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
1. By motion, adopt a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Redwood City initiating an amendment to the Strategic General Plan of the City of Redwood City requesting that the City staff review and recommend an appropriate General Plan Land Use Designation for the Stanford University in Redwood City campus and Stanford University Precise Plan.
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STRATEGIC GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY REQUESTING THAT CITY STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE STANFORD UNIVERSITY IN REDWOOD CITY CAMPUS AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRECISE PLAN
2. By motion, adopt a Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Redwood City to amend Article 60, Zoning Map No. 4 of Ordinance No. 1130, the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to rezone properties located within the Stanford University Precise Plan area, as further described in this Resolution, from the existing Industrial Restricted zoning District to the Planned Community District.
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY TO AMEND ARTICLE 60, ZONING MAP NO. 4 OF ORDINANCE 1130, THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, TO REZONE PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRECISE PLAN AREA, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION, FROM THE EXISTING INDUSTRIAL RESTRICTED ZONING DISTRICT TO THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT.
3. By motion, initiate a Precise Plan for the Stanford University in Redwood City campus (approximately 48 acres total).
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Redwood Shores Slurry Seal Project and related re-striping plan of Redwood Shores roadways.
Staff contact: M. Saber Sarwary, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer 780-7370 ssarwary@redwoodcity.org
Recommendation:
Approve, by motion, the contract documents and award the contract for the Redwood Shores Slurry Seal Project which include the roadway re-striping plan, to the lowest responsible bidder Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose for their responsive and responsible low bid of $775,119.30 and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount, if necessary, up to 10% of the amount awarded.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING
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Affordable Unit Covenant Deed Restriction for Cañada College Housing Project.
Staff contact: Maureen Riordan, Senior Planner 780-7236 mriordan@redwoodcity.org
1) Staff Report;
2) Open public hearing;
3) Hear public comment;
4) Close public hearing;
5) Council discussion;
Recommendation:
By motion, approve the Affordable Unit Covenant Deed Restriction for 15% (nine units) of the 60-unit Cañada College Faculty and Staff Housing Project.
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9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
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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. 30-2008. 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).
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New General Plan Monthly Status Report (Information Only).
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Ongoing Matters:
1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Redwood Shores Levees.
2. San Mateo County Jail Site.
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Council Reports on Committee Meetings Attended.
1. Council Member Aguirre
2. Council Member Hartnett
3. Council Member Pierce
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10. ADJOURNMENT: TO THE NEXT JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2008.
In accordance with SB 343, City Council agenda materials, released less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, are available to the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063.
ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: In accordance with AB 3035, the City Council will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related accommodation. Please send a written request to Silvia Vonderlinden, City Clerk, at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 or e-mail address svonderlinden@redwoodcity.org including your name, address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least seven calendar days before the meeting.
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