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Redwood City council approves resolution of necessity to acquire Broadway parcel for SR‑84/US‑101 interchange project
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a resolution finding public interest and necessity for property acquisition between 1101 and 1185 Broadway (Rinker Development Corporation parcel) to advance the SR‑84/Woodside Road–US‑101 interchange reimagined project; staff said negotiations will continue but eminent domain litigation will proceed upon adoption.
Consultant Leo Scott (Grama Bowen Scott) briefed the council on Feb. 23 about a staff recommendation to adopt a resolution of necessity to authorize eminent domain actions for a small parcel and temporary construction easement on Broadway needed by the SR‑84/Woodside Road–US‑101 interchange reimagined project. Scott summarized the parcel description (a 25‑foot wide roadway and public utility easement), the acquisition need (141 square feet fee interest plus 125 square feet temporary construction easement) and the project purpose — widening Broadway to accommodate six lanes, turning lanes, Class 2 bikeways and sidewalks to improve safety and access.
The council opened the public hearing; no public speakers were present on this item. Councilmember Gee moved to adopt the staff recommendation to find the public interest and necessity for the project and to authorize the commencement of eminent domain litigation; Councilmember Howard seconded. The motion passed unanimously on an electronic vote.
What the resolution does and next steps: the resolution finds that (1) the public interest and necessity require the project, (2) the project is planned and located to provide the greatest public good with least private injury, (3) the property interests sought are necessary, and (4) the offer required by Government Code section 7267.2 has been made to the record owner. Scott said adoption does not preclude continued negotiations; the city would file eminent domain litigation and may seek prejudgment possession if needed. Any just compensation will be determined through litigation or negotiated settlement.
Council members and staff emphasized that adoption is part of the project’s planned implementation steps and that environmental review and funding for construction are in place. The action was recorded as an approval to proceed with eminent domain steps while continuing negotiations with the property owner.
