September 13, 2021 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting

Page 1 of 7 Diane Howard, Mayor Giselle Hale, Vice Mayor Alicia C. Aguirre, Council Member Lissette Espinoza-Garnica, Council Member Jeff Gee, Council Member Diana Reddy, Council Member Michael A. Smith, Council Member MINUTES TELECONFERENCE MEETING BROADCAST LIVE VIA CITY WEBSITE: www.redwoodcity.org LOCAL CHANNEL 26 COMCAST CHANNEL 27 AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 13, 2021 6:00 PM The City Council held a closed session at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2021 conference with labor negotiators pursuant to California Government Code §54957.6. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Howard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL – All Council Members were present. Staff: City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez and City Clerk Pamela Aguilar. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Gee led the pledge of allegiance. 4. PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4.A. Recognition of CCS champions Sequoia High School baseball and basketball teams Sequoia High School baseball coach Mike Doyle and basketball coach Steve Picchi gave a presentation. 4.B. Proclamation and presentation recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month Sara Mitchell and Eric Valladares from StarVista were present to accept the proclamation, and gave a presentation on StarVista’s programs and services. 4.C. Presentation by Fire Battalion Chief Chuck Lax on Zonehaven evacuation alert system Redwood City Fire Battalion Chief Chuck Lax gave a presentation.

Page 2 of 7 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, ON MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA The following members of the public spoke:  Jodi Paley  Adrian Brandt 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion and second, Aguirre and Espinoza-Garnica to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, passes unanimously by roll call vote. 6.A. Public access easement and various agreements for the affordable housing development at 1304 El Camino Real by GS HIP 1304 ECR, LP (304) MO 21-162 Recommendation: 1. By motion, approve the public access easement proposed for dedication along 1304 El Camino Real; 2. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with GS HIP 1304 ECR, LP; 3. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with GS HIP 1304 ECR, LP; 4. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Stormwater Treatment Measures and Maintenance Agreement with GS HIP 1304 ECR, LP; and 5. By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (1304 El Camino) with GS HIP 1304 ECR Owner, LP. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report 6.B. Sanitary Sewer Connection and Service – 475 Upland Road (APN 058-243-170), in unincorporated San Mateo County (802) Reso 15979 (0064) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing approval for extension of sewer service to 475 Upland Road (APN 058-243-170), outside jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. CEQA: Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction

Page 3 of 7 6.C. Sanitary Sewer Connection and Service – 477 Upland Road (APN 058-243-180), in unincorporated San Mateo County (802) Reso 15980 (0065) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing approval for extension of sewer service to 477 Upland Road (APN 058-243-180), outside jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 56133. CEQA: Categorically Exempt - Class 2. Replacement or reconstruction 6.D. Amendment No. 10 to the Sanitary Sewerage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement (304) Reso 15981 (0066) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 10 to the Sanitary Sewerage Treatment Capacity Rights and Services (Town of Woodside) Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to execute said amendment, and finding that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 6.E. Residential Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of a below market rate (BMR) home located at 1231 Warren Street, Unit 105 (304) Reso 15982 (0070) (501) Reso 15982 (0071) Recommendation: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Residential Purchase Agreement for a BMR home located at 1231 Warren Street, Unit 105 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the acquisition; and 2. Adopt a resolution approving an appropriation in the amount of $389,180 from the City of Redwood City’s Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for the acquisition of the BMR unit located at 1231 Warren Street, Unit 105. CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Page 4 of 7 6.F. Tentative Agreement between the City of Redwood City and the Redwood City Police Supervisors' Association (PSA) (905) MO 21-163 Recommendation: By motion, approve Tentative Agreement relative to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the Redwood City Police Supervisors' Association for the period of August 30, 2021 to August 27, 2023. CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 6.G. Waive second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance amendments (Articles 31, 33, 36, 37, 45, 48) to amend the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) requirements (602) Ord 1130-385 (540) Recommendation: Waive second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) requirements in the Zoning Ordinance (Articles 31, 33, 36, 37, 45, 48), including applying front yard setbacks and other miscellaneous amendments. CEQA: Multiple provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) apply to the proposed ordinance. The adoption of an ordinance to implement Government Code section 65852.2 (the Accessory Dwelling Unit Law) is a statutory exemption from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17. This applies to State law requirements that would be implemented by the proposed ordinance including the number of ADUs allowed, junior ADUs, ADUs in multifamily structures, setbacks, maximum allowable square footage, and providing for certain “statewide exemption” ADUs, all as specified in the staff report. In addition to implementing State law requirements, the proposed Ordinance would implement local requirements. Implementation of these additional requirements is not considered a project under CEQA because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CCR 15378). The implementation of both height-related standards and additional regulations related to short-term rentals (generally prohibiting), and ordinance effectiveness would not result in increases in density or intensity and would not be consider an environmental impact. These remaining items would be covered under the “common sense exemption” (CCR 15061(b)(3)). 6.H. Approve Minutes of August 23, 2021 and August 28, 2021 City Council meetings (301) MO 21-164

Page 5 of 7 6.I. Approve claims and checks from September 13, 2021 - September 27, 2021 and the usual and necessary payments through September 27, 2021 (303) MO 21-165 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.A. Amendments to the Affordable Housing Ordinance to provide a preference for those who live or work in Redwood City, ensure the concurrent delivery of affordable units and new development, and improve clarity and effectiveness (301) MO 21-166 Housing Leadership Manager Alin Lancaster gave a presentation. Mayor Howard opened the public hearing. The following members of the public spoke:  Ken Chan Mayor Howard closed the public hearing. Recommendation: 1. Hold a public hearing; and 2. Waive the first reading and introduce amendments to the Affordable Housing Ordinance. CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Motion and second, Espinoza-Garnica and Aguirre to waive the first reading and introduce amendments to the Affordable Housing Ordinance, passes unanimously by roll call vote. 7.B. Request for General Plan amendment initiation of the amended project at 901 El Camino Real. This initiation of the amended project supersedes the initiation of the prior project. Assistant Community Development and Transportation Director Sue Exline and Principal Planner Lindy Chan gave a presentation. 901 El Camino Real project developer John Fong from Kenson Ventures gave a presentation. Mayor Howard opened the public hearing.

Page 6 of 7 The following members of the public spoke:  Marcelene Luna  Kalisha Webster, Housing Choices  Kris Johnson  Clara Jaeckel  Adrian Brandt  Rona Gundrum Mayor Howard closed the public hearing. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution initiating the amended project at 901 El Camino Real. CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Motion and second, Hale and Reddy to adopt a resolution initiating the amended project at 901 El Camino Real, passes 6-1 with Council Member Espinoza-Garnica opposing. 8. STUDY SESSIONS 8.A. Study session on shared micromobility services in Redwood City Transportation Manager Jessica Manzi and Senior Transportation Planner Malahat Owrang gave a presentation. The following members of the public spoke:  Adrian Brandt Recommendation: Hold a study session on shared micromobility services in Redwood City. CEQA: This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) A study session was held. No Council action was taken on this item. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST 9.A. City Council Member Report of Conference Attended – Council Member Espinoza-Garnica reported on Equality California’s LGBTQ Conference.

Page 7 of 7 9.B. City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation / Mobility Sub-Committee – Council Member Espinoza- Garnica gave an update. B. Utilities Sub-Committee – Mayor Howard gave an update. C. City-Owned Property Ad Hoc Committee – Mayor Howard gave an update. D. Harbor View Ad Hoc Committee – Mayor Howard gave an update. 9.C. City Manager (Oral) Update – City Manager Stevenson Diaz gave an update on new Fire Department personnel, Covid-19 booster vaccines, and Welcoming Week that was kicked off in Redwood City over the weekend. Upcoming Welcoming events include story time at Marlin Park on Tuesday, September 14 and Welcoming Week for Families on Saturday, September 18. 10. ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Howard read a biography on Mervin G. Morris and adjourned the meeting in his memory at 9:50 p.m. Pamela Aguilar, CMC City Clerk Approved at the September 27, 2021 meeting

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