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| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Elmer Martínez Saballos, Mayor <br>Kaia Eakin, Vice Mayor<br>Isabella Chu, Council Member<br>Jeff Gee, Council Member<br>Diane Howard, Council Member<br>Marcella Padilla, Council Member<br>Chris Sturken, Council Member |  | MEETING LOCATION<br>CITY OF REDWOOD CITY<br>COUNCIL CHAMBERS<br>1017 Middlefield Road<br>Redwood City, CA 94063<br>[www.redwoodcity.org](http://www.redwoodcity.org/)<br>Virtual via Zoom:<br>[https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639](https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639)<br>Meeting ID:994 8182 5639 |

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA

Monday, April 27, 2026

6:00 PM

Please turn off all electronic devices before the start of the meeting to prevent disruptions

PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY.

To maximize transparency and public access, while the primary meeting takes place at the Redwood City meeting location, members of the public may attend in person at the Redwood City meeting location, or remotely as provided below.

PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY: City Council meetings are broadcast live to Redwood City residents on Astound Broadband cable Channel 26 and Comcast cable Channel 27, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and streamed live via the City’s website [www.redwoodcity.org](https://www.redwoodcity.org/). Click [HERE](https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639) to join the meeting by Zoom (Meeting ID 994 8182 5639).

PUBLIC COMMENT:All public comments are subject to a 2-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Mayor, in accordance with the City Council's Guide to Communications & Business, available [here](https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/23437/637553714761170000). In-person speakers will be called first, followed by virtual attendees.

To provide public comment via Zoom, Click [HERE](https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639#success) to join the meeting by Zoom (Meeting ID 994 8182 5639) and use the “Raise Hand” feature to request to speak. You may rename your profile if you wish to remain anonymous.

For dial-in comments, call \*67 (669) 900-6833 (your phone number will appear on the live broadcast if \*67 is not dialed prior to the phone number), enter Meeting ID 994 8182 5639 and press \*9 to request to speak.

If you wish to submit written public comment, please send an email to the City Council at [council@redwoodcity.org](mailto:council@redwoodcity.org). Please indicate the corresponding agenda item number in the subject line of your email. Any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the publication of the agenda through the meeting date will be made part of the meeting record, but written public comment will not be read aloud during the City Council meeting.

AGENDA MATERIALS:

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 and Redwood City Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, in a public binder at each City Council meeting, and on the City’s website at www.redwoodcity.org.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

The City Council will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Please send a written request to Yessika Castro, City Clerk, at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 or e-mail address [ycastro@redwoodcity.org](mailto:ycastro@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 24 hours before the meeting.

THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL CONCLUDE BY 11:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY COUNCIL VOTE

| | | | --- | --- | | 1. | [CALL TO ORDER](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 2. | [ROLL CALL](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 3. | [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Council Member Howard](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 4. | [NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 5. | [PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 5.A. | [Proclamation honoring Public Works Services Director Terence Kyaw upon his retirement](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 5.B. | [Proclamation recognizing Fair Housing Month](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 5.C. | [Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 6. | [PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 7. | [CONSENT CALENDAR](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#) Page 10 |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.A. | [State legislation SB 1216 (Cabaldon) Planning and Zoning Law: housing leadership designation](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>As recommended by the Governance Sub-Committee, by motion, adopt an “Oppose, Unless Amended” position on State legislation SB 1216 (Cabaldon) Planning and Zoning Law: housing leadership designation, and direct staff to finalize and submit a letter communicating the City’s position to the appropriate State legislative representatives.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.B. | [Final acceptance of Veterans Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project - Phase 3](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>By motion, accept the Veterans Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project - Phase 3, authorize the release of performance bonds and retention and filing of a Notice of Completion according to City procedures.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.C. | [Implement the third phase of speed limit reductions around schools by reducing the posted speed limit around the Orion Alternative School, Taft Elementary School, Redwood Shores Elementary, Sequoia High School, North Star Academy, and McKinley Institute of Technology school zones to 15 miles per hour to enhance traffic safety](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>Adopt a resolution to reduce the posted speed limit to 15 miles per hour within 500 feet of each the Orion Alternative School, Taft Elementary School, Redwood Shores Elementary, Sequoia High School, North Star Academy, and McKinley Institute of Technology schools while children are present, consistent with California state law.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.D. | [Caltrans Relocation Impact Memorandum (Relocation Plan) related to property acquisition for the State Route 84 (Woodside Road) / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>By motion, adopt a resolution approving the Relocation Impact Memorandum as the Project’s relocation plan.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.E. | [Final acceptance of the Courthouse Square Fountain Bowl and Lighting Replacement Project](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>By motion, accept the Courthouse Square Fountain Bowl and Lighting Replacement Project at 2200 Broadway Street, and authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.F. | [Reject all bids for the On-Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>By motion, reject all bids for the On-Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project and authorize staff to re-advertise the project at a later date.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.G. | [Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>By motion, approve and authorize the City attorney to execute Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |

| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 7.H. | [Agreement for design and construction administration services to Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for the Redwood Creek Bank Stabilization Near 707 Bradford Street Project](https://meetings.redwoodcity.org/AgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=2674&doctype=1#)<br>Recommendation:<br>By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for services with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers to provide design and construction administration services for the Redwood Creek Bank Stabilization Near 707 Bradford Street Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $459,279.<br>CEQA:<br>This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) |