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CALL TO ORDER
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PUBLIC COMMENT: CALL TO ORDER
Redwood City Meetings
Redwood City City Council
Redwood City • 2026-05-11 • 18:00:00
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What happened
May 11, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting's 2026-05-11 meeting centered on City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc... and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations, with additional discussion on Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment.
- City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc...: Section: STAFF REPORT 11.B. City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc Committee on Special Events.
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations: Section: STAFF REPORT 9.A. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations.
- Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment: Section: STAFF REPORT 9.B. Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment.
- Amendments to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program Guidelines and Template Loan Documents: Section: CONSENT CALENDAR 7.F. Amendments to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program Guidelines and Template Loan Documents.
- Adoption of an ordinance establishing one Entertainment Zone in downtown Redwood City: Section: CONSENT CALENDAR 7.G. Adoption of an ordinance establishing one Entertainment Zone in downtown Redwood City.
Key decisions
- City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc... was discussed.
- Final action was unclear for Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations, Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment, Amendments to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program Guidelines and Template Loan Documents, and Adoption of an ordinance establishing one Entertainment Zone in downtown Redwood City.
What matters to the public
- City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability.
- Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability.
- Amendments to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program Guidelines and Template Loan Documents mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability.
Next steps
- No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.
Agenda
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NOTIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL Page 512
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STAFF REPORT: NOTIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL Page 512
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10.A
Notification of parcel map approval in City Council agenda for 502 Edgewood Road
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STAFF REPORT: Notification of parcel map approval in City Council agenda for 502 Edgewood Road
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MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
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STAFF REPORT: MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST
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11.A
City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended
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STAFF REPORT: City Council Member Report of Meetings and Conferences Attended
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11.B
City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc Committee on Special Events
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STAFF REPORT: City Council Committee Reports A. Transportation/Mobility Sub-Committee B. Personnel Sub-Committee C. Ad Hoc Committee on Special Events
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11.C
City Manager (Oral) Update
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager (Oral) Update
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ROLL CALL
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CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Council Member Howard
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ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Council Member Howard
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NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
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ROLL CALL: NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PARTICIPATION BY TELECONFERENCE DUE TO JUST CAUSE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.8.3
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PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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ROLL CALL: PRESENTATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.A
Proclamation recognizing Affordable Housing Month
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ROLL CALL: Proclamation recognizing Affordable Housing Month
5.B
Proclamation recognizing the FIFA World Cup 26™
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ROLL CALL: Proclamation recognizing the FIFA World Cup 26™
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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ROLL CALL: PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR, MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST AND ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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CONSENT CALENDAR Page 7
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CONSENT CALENDAR: CONSENT CALENDAR Page 7
7.A
Raising and display of the World Cup flag in recognition of the FIFA World Cup 26™ taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Raising and display of the World Cup flag in recognition of the FIFA World Cup 26™ taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area
7.B
Rejection of general liability claim by Vilma Valdes of V&V Bros RVS and Trailers, LLC
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Rejection of general liability claim by Vilma Valdes of V&V Bros RVS and Trailers, LLC
7.C
Investment report for the period ending March 31, 2026
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Investment report for the period ending March 31, 2026
7.D
Purchase of one (1) Vac-Con dual engine combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaner to replace end of life equipment
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Purchase of one (1) Vac-Con dual engine combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaner to replace end of life equipment
7.E
Purchase of six Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Towne Motor Company dba Towne Ford Sales in the total amount of $366,488 to replace end of life equipment
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Purchase of six Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Towne Motor Company dba Towne Ford Sales in the total amount of $366,488 to replace end of life equipment
7.F
Amendments to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program Guidelines and Template Loan Documents
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Amendments to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program Guidelines and Template Loan Documents
7.G
Adoption of an ordinance establishing one Entertainment Zone in downtown Redwood City
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Adoption of an ordinance establishing one Entertainment Zone in downtown Redwood City
7.H
Approve April 27, and May 4, 2026 City Council Minutes
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Approve April 27, and May 4, 2026 City Council Minutes
7.I
Approve claims and checks from May 11, 2026 to May 18, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through May 18, 2026
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Approve claims and checks from May 11, 2026 to May 18, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through May 18, 2026
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PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 259
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CONSENT CALENDAR: PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 259
8.A
Tenant Protection Ordinance Administrative Regulations and Fair Rate of Return Appeal Guidelines and adoption of the Relocation Assistance Administrative Fee and Fair Rate of Return Appeal Fees
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PUBLIC HEARING: Tenant Protection Ordinance Administrative Regulations and Fair Rate of Return Appeal Guidelines and adoption of the Relocation Assistance Administrative Fee and Fair Rate of Return Appeal Fees
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8.B
Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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PUBLIC HEARING: Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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STAFF REPORTS Page 477
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PUBLIC HEARING: STAFF REPORTS Page 477
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9.A
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations
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STAFF REPORT: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for new affordable housing construction – funding recommendations
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9.B
Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment
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STAFF REPORT: Downtown Library Parking Lot B: Potential affordable housing redevelopment
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