CITY OF BELMONT
CITY COUNCIL AND BELMONT FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
www.belmont.gov
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 14, 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 2022-048
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4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Recognizing Mosquito Vector Month and Annual Presentation from the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District
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. Virtual Meetings in May and June
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution finding that the COVID-19 statewide emergency remains in effect and that state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing and directing the Council’s Citizen Advisory Bodies to make consistent findings
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
B. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve Minutes as Presented
Attachment(s):
February 17, 2022 Special Meeting
February 16, 2022 Special Meeting
January 25, 2022 Special and Regular Meeting
February 8, 2022 Special and Regular Meeting
February 22, 2022 Special and Regular Meeting
C. Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department Budgets for FY 2023 and FY 2024 Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution ratifying the proposed budgets for the Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and FY 2024, which cover the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Proposed FY 2023 and FY 2024 Budget
Fire Commission Approved Resolution
D. Outreach Communications Services
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Service Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group to provide communications services in an amount of $100,000 plus a 10% contingency for a total notto-exceed amount of $210,000.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
E. Amended Services Agreement for Open Space Management Plan Development Services from WRA, Inc.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (1) authorizing an amendment to the contract with WRA, Inc. for consultant services for development of an Open Space Management Plan for an additional amount of $19,000 plus a 10% contingency, for a total not-to-exceed of $148,720, and (2) authorizing a budget appropriation of $20,900 from Planned Park Fund 341 for this purpose
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Resolution making certain findings under Public Health and Safety Code Section 33433 for disposition of public property located at 30 Oxford Place, and 300-400 Davey Glen Road (APN’s 040-500-170, 106-190-070, 106-270-060)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution making certain findings under Public Health and Safety Code Section 33433 for disposition of public property.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Section 33433 Report
B. Public Hearing Under Proposition 218 to Consider Protests to Proposed Increases to Sewer Service Charges Effective Fiscal Years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 Recommendation:
Hold a Public Hearing
1. If protest is not made by the owners of a majority of separate parcels of property, adopt a resolution increasing the City’s sewer charges effective fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024;
2. If protest is made by the owners of a majority of separate parcels of property, the City should stop further proceedings of the rate proposal and direct staff to prepare an annual report of city sewer service charges based on current sewer service rates.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
2022 Comprehensive Sewer Rate Study
Prop 218 Notice to Property Owners
C. Adopt Budget and Related Items for Fiscal Year 2023
Recommendation: Adopt resolutions approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, approving the Appropriations Limit, authorizing the Special Library Tax, approving revisions to the Master Revenue Schedule, and directing the City Manager to explore possible fiscal stability strategies
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Presentation
FY 2023 Budget Resolutions
Proposed FY2023 Master Revenue Schedule
D. Annual Report For Collection of Storm Drainage Fees
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the annual report for collection on the tax roll of storm drainage fees charged to parcel owners to fund the City of Belmont’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Compliance Program for FY 2022-2023
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution.pdf
NPDES Report FY 2022-2023
E. Annual Report For Collection of Sewer Treatment Facility Charges Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the annual report for collection on the tax roll of the sewer treatment facility fees charged to parcel owners to fund the City of Belmont’s share of the Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) sewer treatment plant and conveyance system Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution.pdf
Sewer Treatment Facility Charges FY 2022-2023
F. Annual Report For Collection of Sewer Service Fees
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving the annual report for collection on the tax roll of sewer services fees
charged to parcel owners to fund the operation and maintenance of the City’s sewer collection system
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Report FY 2022-2023
G. Military Equipment Policy Adoption
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance Adopting Belmont Police Department Military Equipment Policy 710 and requiring annual review of the policy in accordance with Government Code Section 7071 Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Policy
Ordinance
Presentation
H. Energy Reach/EV Infrastructure Code Amendments
Recommendation: 1. Conduct Public Hearing and 2. Consider and adopt Energy Reach & EV Infrastructure Code Amendments Ordinance (2nd Reading)
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Reach-EV Code Findings Resolution
2019 CBSC CalGreen Reach Codes Ordinance
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. Appointment of Retired Annuitant
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making findings and approving the appointment of retired annuitant Stacey Stevenson sooner than 180 days after her retirement Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
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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