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
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
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Some Members may Participate Virtually
Being held under Gov. Code 54953(e)
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
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A. Stanford University Community Update on NDNU Campus
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Monthly Financials
B. San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) 2022 Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Grant Funding
C. 1301 6th Avenue Permanent Encroachment Agreement
D. Response Letter to Grand Jury Report – “A Delicate Balance Between Knowledge and Power: Government Transparency and the Public Right to Know" 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.
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.
Recommendation: Approve August 2022 Monthly Financials
Attachment(s):
Monthly Financial Reports - August
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution supporting the Belmont Village Pedestrian/Bike Improvement Project and the application submittal to San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant funding Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Encroachment Agreement to allow construction of a covered pergola for outdoor seating within the public right of way at 1301 6th Avenue (Farm House Restaurant) and additional sound attenuation along the southern property line fence
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
Exhibit B - Site Plan
Exhibit C - Sound Attenuation Plan
Exhibit D - Project Update PPT
Recommendation: Approve the City of Belmont’s response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury entitled, "A Delicate Balance between Knowledge and Power: Government Transparency and the Public's Right to Know" dated August 9, 2022 and authorize the City Clerk to send the response letter on behalf of the City Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Response Letter
E. Resolution Finding the Real Property Located at 876, 884, 898, and 900 El Camino Real to be Exempt Surplus Lands to be Disposed of Pursuant to Government Code Section 37364
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None)
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) Streetscape Design Guidelines
10. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
11. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
A. Discussion of School Crossing Guard Pilot Program at Carlmont High School (Councilmembers Mates and Stone)
12. ADJOURNMENT
San Mateo Grand Jury Report
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Finding the Real Property Located at 876, 884, 898, and 900 El Camino Real to be Exempt Surplus Lands to be Disposed of Pursuant to Government Code Section 37364
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
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.
Recommendation: Receive a presentation and update of the Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) Streetscape Design Guidelines project. While this item is informational, staff requests City Council feedback to inform the final guidelines document slated for Council review/adoption at the November 9
th Council meeting.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report - BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines
BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines Booklet
A. Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
B. Verbal report from City Manager
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.
Recommendation: We are requesting the Council to consider creating a Council Subcommittee to work with the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) and City of San Carlos regarding the development of a School Crossing Guard Pilot Program at Carlmont High School
Attachment(s):
Council Memo
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