MINUTES OF REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BELMONT CITY COUNCIL AND BELMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Lieberman, Stone, Hurt, Mates
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Stone, McCune
ITMES OF BISUNIESS:
Virtual Meetings in September
ACTION: On a motion made by and seconded by Resolution 2022-080 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
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel (Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Pending Litigation: Bolbol v. City of Belmont, San Mateo Superior Court No. 21CIV03179 ADJOURNMENT at this time being 6:55 PM
Jozi Plut
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Lieberman, Stone, Hurt, Mates
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: McCune
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rennie stated that there is no reportable action from an earlier held closed session.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Funds by Assemblymember Mullin for the Alameda de las Pulgas Corridor Project State Assemblymember Mullin presented a check for $3.5 million dollars of state funds for the multi-agency Alameda de las Pulgas Project. The project will address traffic congestion and mobility and includes an environmental component with an enhanced storm water capture feature. Proclamation Honoring Michelle Green Retiring Belmont Redwood Shores School District Teacher Mayor Mates read and presented proclamation to Ms. Green.
Proclamation Designating September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
Chris Rasmussen, Vice Chair of San Mateo Behavioral Health Commission thanked the Council for recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mates announced the AYSO Opening Day events, the California shoreline cleanup event, upcoming Halloween events. She noted that October 1st is National Preparedness Day and October is National Hispanic Month.
Councilmember Stone commented on SamTrans bus issues during school times.
Councilmember Hurt stated that the California Air Resources Board voted on a 100% O emissions vehicle cells by 2035.
Councilmember Lieberman announced the 100th Birthday celebration for NDNU’s Sister Rosanne. He announced the upcoming San Mateo Consolidated Fire Chili cookoff.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Approved Meeting Minutes of Special and Regular Meeting - March 8, 2022 Received Monthly Financial Reports - June 2022
Resolution 2022-081 of support to reopen the Sutter Health, Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Therapy Pool for community use at the Mills Health Center in San Mateo, with the same open access hours that were in place prior to January 2020 Resolution 2022-082 approving winter Holiday Closures for the periods December 26, 2022 through January 2, 2023; December 25, 2023 through January 1, 2024; and December 25, 2024 through January 1, 2025, inclusive Resolution 2022-083 2022-authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the acquisition of three Public Works trucks, one Parks and Recreation transit van, one Police vehicle and associated equipment for all vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $585,000 Resolution2022-084 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for an amount not to exceed $130,690 for 2023 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Resolution 2022-085 accepting work and authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Completion for the Ralston Corridor Improvement Project – Segment 3, City Contract Number 2020-589, for a final contract cost of $2,252,285 Resolution 2022-086 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to Task Order No. 2 with JPW Communications to provide support services for the City’s 2020-2025 Strategic Communications Plan implementation in an amount of $24,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $78,000 Resolution 2022-087 rejecting all bids received for the San Juan Pump Station Slope Repair Project, City Contract Number 2019-579 Resolution 2022-088 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc to provide building inspection services in the amount of $99,910 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $149,865 ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Hurt The Consent Business was approved by a roll call vote (4-1 McCune absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
General Plan Amendment & Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Amendment – 401 Island Parkway (APN 040-360-260) City Consultant Dara Sanders, Good City Company provided an overview of the property owner request including an amendment to the Belmont General Plan Land Use Diagram to change the land use designation from office Commercial to Regional Commercial. And amending the Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) to allow a research and development laboratory, life science and related light industrial uses subject to several limitations including restrictions on handling, manufacturing or storage of hazardous substances at specific thresholds and prohibiting handling or construction of biological agents subject to Bio safety levels 3 and 4. No retail will be permitted on the property. Ms. Sanders stated that land use designations are compatible with existing approved and planed uses and there is adequate infrastructure and improvements for the proposed use.
Council discussion ensued, Ms. Sanders stated that their is no risk to neighboring homes or business and is regulated on many levels including the Fire Department, County and State.
In response to Council Lieberman City Consultants stated that service stations are not allowed under this plan.
Mayor Mates opened the public hearing no members of the public came forward.
City Attorney Rennie noted that staff proposes adding additional language to proposed ordinance exhibit C Conditions of “The landowner shall comply with the real estate disclosure requirements outlined in the Airport Influence Area Policy 1 of the Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Carlos Airport.” Council Concurred to support to the project.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember Stone Resolution 2022-089 amending Belmont's General Plan Land Use Diagram (i.e., Figure 2-4 of the Belmont General Plan) to change the land use designation for the property located at 401 Island Parkway (APN 040-360-260) from Office Commercial (COM-O) to Regional Commercial (COM-R) Introduced ordinance amending the Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) for 401 Island Parkway to allow research and development laboratory, life sciences, and related light industrial uses subject to several limitations, subject to conditions of approval. (First Reading of Ordinance)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Review Solid Waste Rate Application and Revise Maximum Rates for Collection Services for 2023
City Consultant, Korn reviewed the annual Franchise Agreement and rate setting process. He introduced the proposed schedule l and Q rates (regular and additional schedule services). He noted that the overall proposed adjustment of 3.66% for residential service is less than recent inflation. He further explained the schedule Q/additional services which include extra pickup and community drop-off events is proposed to adjust to a 5% increase over 2022 rates. He recommended the City move forward with the Proposition 218 process for the proposed 2023 rates and set the public hearing date for November 22.2022.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman Resolution 2022-090 stating the City of Belmont’s intent to revise the maximum rates that may be charged for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collection services effective January 1, 2023, and set a Public Hearing date for November 22, 2022 was approved by a roll call vote (4-1, McCune absent).
BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments Councilmembers reported on their intergovernmental assignments.
Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui announced that Fire Department and Mutual Aide support teams are returning from providing aide at out of state fires and another unit will be deployed as needed. He thanked staff for a successful summer of community programing and efforts on City infrastructure and development.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:25 P.M. in memory of John de Melo, Father of Community Development Director Carlos de Melo.
Jozi Plut
City Clerk
Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2022