Redwood City public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 18, 2023, City Council Special Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Resolution Conditions of Approval for Agenda Item 5.B. - December 5, 2023
The document outlines required conditions and development agreements for the Block C project at 505 Broadway. These requirements include specific landscape standards, infrastructure payments, and environmental mitigation measures.
- Transportation Impact Fee estimated at $1,617 per net new trip
- Requirement for 35 long-term and 29 short-term bicycle parking spaces
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station installation for at least 6% of total parking spaces
- Mandatory payments for Bus Shelter, Community Sustainability, Neighborhood Street Enhancement, and Water Tank improvements
- Annual Transportation Demand Management (TDM) fee of $2,981
December 4, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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November 27, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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CANCELLED Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.
November 13, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting Event
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Planning Commission Meeting
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October 23, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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October 9, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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October 2, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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CANCELLED Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.
September 18, 2023 City Council Special Meeting
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September 11, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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The Planning Commission approved permits for the rehabilitation and expansion of the historic Hotel Sequoia at 800 Main Street. The project includes adding three floors of guest rooms for a total of 82 rooms, as well as a rooftop bar and event space.
- Approved Resolution No. 23-20 for 800 Main Street Downtown Planned Community Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Historic Preservation Permit (5-0)
- Approved modified Condition of Approval #34 regarding backflow protection (5-0)
- Approved removal of Condition of Approval #64 regarding car stacker and car puzzler systems (5-0)
- Approved August 5, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
August 28, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting
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August 26, 2023, City Council Special Meeting
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August 21, 2023 City Council Special Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission approved an architectural permit to replace a 1,320 sq. ft. home with a 3,811 sq. ft. residence. The Commission also adopted its Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
- Approved Architectural Permit AP2022-062 for 636 Teredo Drive (5-1)
- Approved Planning Commission Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, removing items regarding citywide Biosafety Levels and the Commission's Mission Statement (6-0)
- Approved May 10, 2023 draft meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved July 18, 2023 draft meeting minutes (4-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission approved permits for a new five-story hotel on Broadway and a restaurant addition on El Camino Real. The commission also requested modifications to the proposed multi-year work plan for future consideration.
- Approved permits for 112-room hotel and parking at 1690 Broadway (5-0)
- Approved permits for exterior modifications and restaurant use at 1100 El Camino Real (5-0)
- Requested staff modifications to the FY 2023-2025 Work Plan for later consideration (5-0)
- Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, Chu abstain)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council initiate proceedings to repeal the Westport Specific Plan and adopt a new precise plan for the Redwood Life Evolve project. The commission also continued the item for 1125 Arguello to an uncertain date.
- Approved Resolution 23-16 recommending City Council repeal the Westport Specific Plan and adopt a new precise plan for the Redwood Life Evolve project (6-0)
- Included amendment to Resolution 23-16 recommending the applicant request further community outreach (6-0)
- Continued item A at 1125 Arguello to a date uncertain (6-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt updates to the General Plan Land Use Map, Zoning Code, and Affordable Housing Ordinance to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The commission also recommended amendments to the Downtown Precise Plan to increase office development capacity and revise development standards.
- Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Appointed Niles Tanakatsubo to the Architectural Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Appointed Glenn Babbitt and Suaima Figueroa to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt updated General Plan Land Use Map Figure BE-6 (6-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt Zoning Code and Zoning Map amendments for 2023-2031 Housing Element (6-0)
- Recommended City Council amend Zoning Ordinance Article 29 regarding affordable housing (6-0)
- Recommended certification of Final Subsequent EIR for Downtown Precise Plan Plan-Wide Amendments (6-0)
- Recommended City Council approve General Plan Mixed-Use Downtown Designation and Downtown Precise Plan amendments (6-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report and approve a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, and other permits for a 56-unit townhouse project. A separate hotel development proposal was continued to an uncertain date.
- Recommended City Council certify EIR and adopt mitigation program for 505 E. Bayshore (6-0)
- Recommended City Council approve General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Vesting Tentative Map, Condominium Permit, Architectural Permit, and Affordable Housing Plan for 505 E. Bayshore (6-0)
- Continued item for 1690 Broadway hotel development to date uncertain (6-0)
- Approved teleconference participation for Commissioner Espinoza (5-0)
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission conducted a study session regarding amendments to the Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Affordable Housing Ordinance, and General Plan Land Use Map. No formal decisions were made during the meeting.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish regulations and locational restrictions for firearms and ammunition retail sales. No final decision was recorded in the minutes regarding the approval or denial of the proposed ordinance.
- Approved Draft Special Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023 (6-0, Espinoza abstain)
- Approved Draft Special Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023 (5-0, Hunter & Espinoza abstain)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission held a public hearing for the 1201 Main Street project, where staff presented a resolution and additional conditions of approval regarding landscaping, EV charging, and stormwater runoff. No final vote on the project was recorded in the provided text.
- Discussed additional conditions of approval for 1201 Main Street including 15 new street trees and specific EV charging requirements
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission approved architectural and condominium permits for two residential projects. One item regarding 505 E. Bayshore Road was continued to an uncertain date.
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Continued item for 505 E. Bayshore Road to an uncertain date (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-04 for architectural permit AP2020-060, tentative map 2021-002, and condominium permit CP2020-005 for 2336 El Camino Real (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-05 for architectural permit 2022-081 and a historic preservation ordinance permit for 1425 Middlefield Road (6-0)
CANCELLED Planning Commission Meeting
The March 21, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission approved the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022. The body also reviewed a project proposal for 1125 Arguello Street and discussed the impact of AB2449 on teleconference participation.
- Approved Draft Special Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022 (6-0)
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission approved a use and architectural permit for a rock climbing facility at 801 Willow Street. It also recommended that the City Council adopt updated General Plan elements regarding housing, public safety, and natural resources.
- Approved Architectural Permit AP2022-071 and Use Permit UP2022-12 for 801 Willow Street (6-0)
- Required two trees be planted along Spring Street for the 801 Willow Street project
- Recommended City Council adopt CEQA findings and certify the Final EIR for General Plan Amendments (6-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt the Focused General Plan Update, including the 2023-2031 Housing Element (6-0)
- Approved minutes from December 6, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstain)