CITY OF BELMONT
CITY COUNCIL AND BELMONT FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
www.belmont.gov
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
Some Members may Participate Virtually
Being held under Gov. Code 54953(e) and
Belmont City Council Resolution 2022-034
The meeting will be broadcast live to Belmont residents on Comcast Cable Channel 27, streamed live via the City’s website at www.Belmont.gov. The public may also attend the meeting in the City Council Chambers and address the council from the chambers. Social distancing must be practiced, and seating will be limited.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation B. Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation
C. National Public Works Week Proclamation
D. Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation
E. National Mental health Awareness Month Proclamation
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Body on any City matter not on the agenda. The period for public comment at this point in the agenda is limited to 15 minutes, with a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker. Speakers who requested but did not receive an opportunity to speak during this comment period will be given an opportunity to address the Body later in the meeting. State law prohibits the Body from acting on non-agenda items.
6. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. CONSENT BUSINESS
Consent business items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a member or staf request specific items to be removed for separate action. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
A. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented
Attachment(s):
11-23-2021 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
12-13-2021 Special Meeting Minutes
12-14-2021 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Sanitary Sewer Root Abatement Service Agreement
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Duke’s Root Control, Inc., for root foaming of sanitary sewer lines for an amount not to exceed $73,000
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
C. 815 Old County Road Sanitary Sewer Main Upgrade Project Construction Inspection Services
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiation and execute a Task Order with MNS Engineers, Inc. to provide construction inspection and constructability review services for the 815 Old County Road Sanitary Sewer Main Upgrade Project for an amount not to exceed $197,314
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
D. Firehouse Square Phase 2 - Permanent Encroachment Into Storm Drain Easement Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Encroachment Agreement to allow building encroachment above the public storm drain easement at Firehouse Square Phase 2 Townhomes Development
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Building Encroachment Onto Storm Drain Easement E. Firehouse Square Phase 2 Townhomes - Final Subdivision Map Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution approving final subdivision map, subdivision improvement agreement and maintenance agreement for the Firehouse Square Phase 2 Townhomes Development Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - For Reference Final Map.pdf
F. Property Listing Agreement with Abe Matar for Real Estate Broker Services for Sale of Three City-owned Housing Properties, and a Budget Appropriation Request for $90,000
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Abe Matar (“Broker”) for real estate broker services for marketing and sale of three City-owned housing properties, and approving a budget appropriation of $90,000 for commission fees and necessary repair and maintenance work Attachment(s):
Resolution
Staff Report
Scope of Services
Draft Agreement
G. 2023 Pavement Reconstruction Project
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution 1) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to provide design, and construction support services for the 2023 Pavement Reconstruction Project for an amount not to exceed $539,200, and 2) appropriating an additional $309,200 to the Project #3108 budget from available Measure I Fund balance Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 800-803 Belmont Avenue Residential Project
Recommendation:
1. Consider Planning Commission recommendations in support of the Project.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying the 800-803 Belmont Avenue Residential Project Final Environmental Impact Report, adopting a statement of overriding considerations and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program.
3. Adopt Resolutions approving: a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, Grading Plan, Affordable Housing Plan, Density Bonus, and Tree Removal Permit, as described in this report and its attachments.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report.pdf
B - Reso CEQA
C - Reso Tentative Map
D - Reso - CUP DR Tree Grading
E - EXHIBIT A DRAFT COAs
F - PC Resolutions
G - Final EIR
H - Affordable Housing Evaluation
I - GP Consistency Analysis
J - Development Standard Analysis
K - Neighborhood Outreach Strategy
L - Arborist Report
M - Recology Letter Signed
N - Updated Geotechnical Evaluation
O - Will Serve Letters
P - Letters - ROEM - January 2022
Q - Project Plans
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
General Business items are considered separately, typically in the order listed. The chair will call for public comment on each item when the body considers the item.
A. Ralston Corridor Improvement Project - Segment 3 Pavement Rehabilitation Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution 1) authorizing a budget appropriation of $350,000 in available Measure I funds to the Ralston Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Segment 3 #3223 (234-3-730- 3223-9030), 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order Number 9 for $512,000 for the Ralston Corridor Improvements Project - Segment 3, City Contract Number 2020-589, and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order Amendment with MNS Engineers for additional Construction Management services not to exceed $300,000 Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
PCO #48 Final - Asphalt Roadway Design Changes.pdf
B. Establishing a City Historian
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a volunteer position of City Historian and posthumously appointing Denny Lawhern as Belmont’s first Historian and appointing Karl Mittelstadt to serve as the second City Historian for Belmont for a 3-year term Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Belmont Historian Responsibilities & Application Process
10. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments Verbal report from City Manager
11. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staf only. However, Council/Board may take final action on an item if there is no need for additional staf analysis.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at:www.belmont.gov. All staff reports will be posted to the web in advance of the meeting, and any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/District Board or Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, One Twin Pines Lane, during normal business hours and at the Council Chambers at City Hall, Second Floor, during the meeting.