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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A. Stanford University Community Update on NDNU Campus
1 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
2 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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Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at:www.belmont.gov. All staf reports will be posted to 3 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 Of ice, One Twin Pines Lane, during normal business hours and at the Council Chambers at City Hall, Second Floor, during the meeting. 4 FISCAL YEAR 2023 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 31, 2022 HIGHLIGHTS
PERFORMANCE AT
A GLANCE REPORT
• General Fund balance increased
compared to prior YTD
FUND RECAP AT A
GLANCE REPORT
Increasing Fund Balance to PY:
•General Fund
•Development Services
•General Plan Maintenance
•Public Art
•Afforable Housing Successor
•Measure W
•RMRA Street Projects
•Traffic Impact
•Infrastructure
•Planned Park
• Sewer Treatment
• Fleet and Equipment Management
Decreasing Fund Balance to PY:
• Street Maintenance
• Street Improvements
• Recreation
• Library Maintenance & Operations
• General Facilities
• Park Impact
• Storm Drainage
• Benefit Prefunding
CASH DISBURSEMENTS &
PURCHASE ORDER ACTIVITY
REPORT
•Amounts equal to and above $50,000
BUDGET VARIANCE
REPORT
• Management Discussion & Analysis
This report contains financial information which has not been reviewed or audited by an independent auditor, does not reflect the application of generally accepted accounting principles in all instances and is subject to future revision. This report has not been prepared with a view to informing an investment decision in any of the City’s bonds, notes or other obligations. Any projections, plans or other forward-looking statements included in this report are subject to a variety of uncertainties that could cause any actual plans or results to differ materially from any such statement. The information herein is not intended to be used by investors or potential investors in considering the purchase or sale of the City’s bonds, notes or other obligations and investors and potential investors should rely only on information filed by the City on the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Electronic Municipal Market Access System for municipal securities disclosures and website, maintained on the World Wide Web at https://emma.msrb.org/ These financial reports are designed to provide a general overview of the City of Belmont’s interim finances. Questions concerning any information provided in these reports should be addressed to [email protected] or for additional information regarding the City’s financial activities, including past award winning audited financial statements, transparency efforts and best practices please visit the City at www.belmont.gov. 5 City of Belmont
Performance at a Glance
Results for the Period Ended August 31, 2022
(000's)
6/30/2013 $6,200 Audited
6/30/2014 $8,204 Audited
6/30/2015 $9,049 Audited
6/30/2016 $9,177 Audited
6/30/2017 $11,128 Audited
6/30/2018 $11,325 Audited
6/30/2019 $14,846 Audited
6/30/2020 $13,637 Audited
6/30/2021 $13,398 Audited
6/30/2022 $17,839 Unaudited
8/31/2022 $22,557 Unaudited
* excludes Measure I
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The General Fund balance is $22.6 million, a $4.7 million increase compared to amount at the prior fiscal year end. The increase compared to the 6/30/22 balance was primarily due to the receipt of the second and last tranche of one‐time $3.2 million in ARPA Federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
General Fund
Fund Balance ‐ YTD Fund Deficits
As shown on the Fund Recap at a Glance (page 3), the Recreation Fund, Supplemental Law Enforcement, Street Maintenance, Library Bond Debt Service and Facilities Management Fund have deficits and are expected to be eliminated in a future period.
General Fund Balance Trends*
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Expenditures
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All Funds Revenues & Expenditures
YTD Comparison (in millions)
46%
44%
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4% 2%
Capital Improvement Plan
Streets Sewer
Technology Recreational Facilities
Parks & Open Space
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Unaudited Unaudited PY YTD
Fund Fund Bal. YTD YTD PY YTD YTD YTD PY YTD Fund Bal. Fund Bal.
Fund Name 06/30/22 Budget Actual (Under) % Actual Budget Actual Under % Actual 08/31/22 08/31/21 (1) (2) Over (3) (Over) (1)+(2)‐(3)
GENERAL FUND
101 General $17,839 $5,160 $8,200 $3,040 159% $5,205 $4,718 $3,482 $1,236 74% $3,236 $ 22,557 15,000 102 Measure I 2,939 362 25 (337) 7% (4) 842 101 741 12% 558 2,863 3,238
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
205 Recreation (0) 650 195 (455) 30% 171 641 689 (48) 107% 514 (494) (343) 206 Library Maintenance & Operation 835 51 0 (51) 0% 0 120 48 72 40% 58 787 904 207 Athletic Field Maintenance 375 15 38 23 253% 16 45 12 33 27% 9 401 384 208 City Tree 297 2 1 (1) 50% 1 12 6 6 50% 5 292 323
209 Senior Services Donation 90 1 0 (1) 0% 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 90 86 210 Development Services 1,085 921 853 (68) 93% 718 946 764 182 81% 674 1,174 461 212 General Plan Maintenance 1,305 84 305 221 363% 23 172 16 156 9% 0 1,594 761 223 Belmont Fire Protection District 16,217 2,434 388 (2,046) 16% 4 2,053 175 1,878 9% 3,835 16,430 11,576 225 Police Grants and Donations 33 0 0 0 N/A 0 1 1 0 100% 0 32 35 227 Supplemental Law Enforcement 0 30 0 (30) 0% 0 27 26 1 96% 36 (26) (36) 231 Street Maintenance (1) 393 155 (238) 39% 197 406 428 (22) 105% 381 (274) 413 232 RMRA Street Project (1) 101 47 (54) 47% 42 128 2 126 2% 571 44 (148) 233 Measure W 1,107 92 8 (84) 9% 0 53 0 53 0% 0 1,115 250 234 Street Improvements 1,255 265 309 44 117% 106 395 245 150 62% 443 1,319 1,832 237 Traffic Impact 200 136 0 (136) 0% 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 200 0239 Public Art 396 53 0 (53) 0% 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 396 0 275 Affordable Housing Successor 6,468 715 2,402 1,687 336% 13 50 151 (101) 302% 32 8,719 3,668277 Inclusionary Housing 2,452 132 0 (132) 0% 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 2,452 2,385 Total Special Revenue 32,115 6,075 4,701 (1,374) 77% 1,291 5,049 2,563 2,486 51% 6,558 34,253 22,552
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
308 General Facilities 725 6 0 (6) 0% 0 62 1 61 2% 1 724 826 310 Infrastructure 2,809 203 260 57 128% 0 426 193 233 45% 180 2,876 2,122 312 Comcast PEG Program 396 0 0 0 N/A 16 20 0 20 0% 0 396 363 341 Planned Park 1,989 233 406 173 174% 0 125 9 116 7% 22 2,386 336342 Park Impact 327 469 0 (469) 0% 0 193 151 42 78% 0 176 1,397 343 Open Space 164 0 3 3 N/A 0 8 17 (9) 213% 3 150 203
704 Special Assessment Districts 309 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 309 308 Total Capital Projects 6,719 911 669 (242) 73% 16 834 371 463 44% 206 7,017 5,554
DEBT SERVICE & OTHER FUNDS
406 Library Bond Debt Service 270 112 0 (112) 0% 0 114 524 (410) 460% 509 (254) (242) 501‐505 Sewer Collection System 25,615 2,630 365 (2,265) 14% 23 2,684 1,798 886 67% 1,971 24,182 18,368 507 Sewer Treatment 25,992 525 0 (525) 0% 0 712 2,004 (1,292) 281% 1,636 23,988 22,665 525 Storm Drainage Enterprise 2,588 367 122 (245) 33% 48 488 252 236 52% 283 2,458 3,350 530 Solid Waste Management 1,767 91 45 (46) 49% 42 93 76 17 82% 54 1,736 1,569570 Worker's Compensation 1,537 116 131 15 113% 125 118 632 (514) 536% 547 1,036 915 571 Liability Insurance 3,387 117 (1,661) (1,778) ‐1420% (1,633) 178 463 (285) 260% 411 1,263 1,332 572 Self Funded Vision ‐ 0 0 0 N/A 2 1 (6) 7 ‐600% (15) 6 15 573 Fleet & Equipment Management 7,439 742 746 4 101% 846 766 687 79 90% 558 7,498 6,118 574 Facilities Management 0 366 302 (64) 83% 267 388 484 (96) 125% 411 (182) (103) 575 Benefit Prefunding 1,081 246 230 (16) 93% 212 219 512 (293) 234% 287 799 1,400 Total Debt & Other 69,676 5,312 280 (5,032) 5% (68) 5,761 7,426 (1,665) 129% 7,455 62,530 55,387Total All Funds $129,289 $17,820 $13,875 ($3,945) 78% $6,440 $17,204 $13,943 $3,261 81% $18,013 $129,221 $101,732 Fund Types:
General Fund ‐ Used to account for and report all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another fund.
Special Revenue Funds ‐ Used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specific purposes other than debt service or capital projects.
Capital Projects Funds ‐ Used to account for and report financial resources that are restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditure for capital outlays, including the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets.
Debt Service & Other Funds ‐ Includes funds used to account for and report financial resources that are restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditure for principal and interest; funds used to finance and account for special activities and services performed by a designated department for other departments in the City on a cost reimbursement basis; and funds to account for operations financed and operated in a manner similar to a private business enterprise with the intent that the cost of providing goods and services is primarily financed through user charges; and funds used to account for assets held by the City as an agent.
Variance
Revenues Expenditures
Variance
City of Belmont
Fund Recap at a Glance
Results for the Period Ended August 31, 2022
(000's)
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City of Belmont
Budget Variance Report
General Fund / All Other Funds
Results for the Period Ended August 31, 2022
(000's)
General Fund All Other Funds
Year to Date (YTD) Annual PY YTD Year to Date (YTD) Annual PY YTD Budget Actual Variance % Budget Actual Budget Actual Variance % Budget Actual
REVENUES
Taxes $3,408 $3,142 ($266) 92% a $20,449 $1,219 $3,146 $202 ($2,944) 6% a $18,876 $89 Property Taxes 1,130 19 (1,111) 2% 6,780 29 ‐ 2,413 (2,413) 91% 14,475 ‐ Sales Taxes 689 113 (576) 16% 4,136 140 571 202 (369) 71% 3,423 74 Other Taxes 1,589 3,009 1,420 189% 9,533 1,049 ‐ 163 (163) 99% 977 16 Licenses and permits 187 154 (33) 82% 1,124 82 310 544 234 175% 1,858 349 Intergovernmental 581 3,274 2,693 564% 3,486 3,262 707 406 (301) 57% c 4,240 144 Charge for services 744 571 (173) 77% b 4,464 528 6,646 3,022 (3,624) 45% b 39,875 2,313 Fines and forfeits 28 7 (21) 25% 165 ‐ 14 ‐ ‐ N/A ‐ ‐ 156 1,051 895 674% 938 96 89 572 483 643% 534 30 Miscellaneous 56 1 (55) 2% 337 4 33 (1,467) ‐ (1,500) 4445% d 198 (1,689) Other financing sources ‐ ‐ ‐ N/A ‐ ‐ 652 2,397 1,745 368% 3,910 ‐ Operating transfers in ‐ ‐ ‐ N/A ‐ ‐ ‐ 1,081 (1,081) e ‐ 6,483 Total Revenues 5,160 8,199 3,039 159% 30,963 5,204 12,665 5,676 (6,989) 45% 75,973 1,237
EXPENDITURES
General government 1,169 925 (244) 79% 7,013 696 1,310 2,295 985 175% f 7,863 1,795 Public safety 2,443 2,226 (217) 91% 14,658 2,237 2,081 202 (1,879) 10% 12,487 3,871 Streets and utilities ‐ ‐ ‐ N/A ‐ ‐ 5,463 2,489 (2,974) 46% 32,779 4,581 Culture and recreation 369 331 (38) 90% 2,214 304 1,350 1,444 94 107% 8,101 1,042 Urban redevelopment ‐ ‐ ‐ N/A ‐ 841 685 (156) 81% 5,043 527 Debt service ‐ ‐ ‐ N/A ‐ ‐ 1,098 3,343 2,245 304% g 6,589 2,962 Operating transfer out 737 ‐ (737) 4,420 344 ‐ (344) 2,063 Total Expenditures 4,718 3,482 (1,236) 74% 28,305 3,237 12,487 10,458 (2,029) 84% 74,925 14,778 $442 $4,717 $2,658 $1,967 $178 ($4,782) ($9,018) $1,048 ($13,541) Management Discussion and Analysis
(Items with unfavorable budget variance more than $0.1 million) General Fund:
Revenues
b) Charges for Services ‐ The Sewer Use Fee (Collection & Treatment) is included as part of the City's Property Tax bill to be received semi‐annually, typically in December and April.
Other Funds
Revenues
Other Funds
Expenditures
** July TOT revenues received were for June activities and accrued to the previous FY. July revenues will be received in August.
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
Trends
Use of money and property
a) Taxes ‐ The budget variance is primarily due to the timing of semi‐annual property tax receipts received in December and April. In addition, the majority of Sales Tax and Transisent Occupancy Taxes d) Miscellaneous – This revenue is subject to an accounting adjustment during the fiscal year closing process related to claims liability. c) Intergovernmental ‐ The revenue will be received in a future reporting period and includes activities related to the prior fiscal year, which are subject to accounting adjustment. f) General Government ‐ The annual insurance premiums and OPEB contributions were paid in July. e) Operating Transfers In – Budgeted operating transfers will be recorded at the end of the fiscal year based on actual results. received in July are related to June activities, which are subject to an accounting adjustment. g) Debt Service ‐ Semi‐annual debt service on bonds were paid in August. ‐$650
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Sales Taxes & TOT ‐ Monthly Comparison
Sales Taxes FY 22 Sales Taxes FY 23 TOT FY 22 TOT FY 23 $0
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Major General Fund Taxes ‐ 10‐year Trends
Prop Tax Sales Taxes TOT
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City of Belmont
Disbursements & Purchase Order Activity Report
Results for the Period Ended August 31, 2022
Vendor Description Date No. Amount
ADP PAYROLL 8/6/22 TAXES 8/11/22 DAJ000007629 105,001.90 ADP PAYROLL 8/20/22 TAXES 8/26/22 DAJ000007633 111,459.30 BANK OF NEW YORK 2018 SEWER REVENUE BONDS DEBT SERVICE 8/1/22 DAJ000007612 887,250.00 BANK OF NEW YORK 2019 SEWER REVENUE BONDS DEBT SERVICE 8/1/22 DAJ000007613 701,375.00 CALPERS BELMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT UAL PAYMENTS 8/1/22 DAJ000007615 114,399.00 CALPERS CITY OF BELMONT UAL PAYMENTS 8/1/22 DAJ000007617 3,829,423.00 CALPERS COB CONTRIBUTION PPE 7/15/22 8/9/22 DAJ000007600 110,261.50 CALPERS HEALTH PREMIUM 8/10/22 DAJ000007599 160,873.90
CALPERS COB CONTRIBUTIONS PPE 7/29/22 8/23/22 DAJ000007587 110,582.98 CCAG C/CAG 8/5/22 1202952 85,421.00
CITY OF BELMONT EMPLOYEES PAYROLL 8/6/22 8/11/22 DAJ000007630 438,135.73 CITY OF BELMONT EMPLOYEES PAYROLL 8/20/22 8/25/22 DAJ000007632 436,574.40 FIRST FOUNDATION 2022 SEWER REFUNDING DEBT SERVICE 8/1/22 DAJ000007611 1,355,208.40 G. BORTOLOTTO & CO. 2022 PAVEMENT PROJECTS 8/5/22 1202963 416,323.73 G. BORTOLOTTO & CO. 2022 PAVEMENT PROJECTS 8/26/22 1203022 187,247.34 GRANICUS, INC. FY23 SUBSCRIPTION 8/5/22 EFT00029358 77,690.28 MNS ENGINEERS INC 6-1-22 TO 6-30-22 SERVICES FOR STORM PROJECT 8/5/22 EFT00029367 107,366.74 O'GRADY PAVING INC. 2022 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT 8/5/22 EFT00029404 315,242.77 SILICON VALLEY CLEAN WATER SEPTEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS 8/5/22 EFT00029359 303,292.00 VINTAGE CONTRACTORS INC ALEXANDER PARK COURTS PROJECT 8/5/22 EFT00029387 151,000.00 Total Disbursements in Excess of $50,000 $ 10,004,128.97 Total Count 20
Vendor Description Date No. Amount
BAMACOR, INC. FY23 CITY FACILITIES CLEANING SERVICES 8/3/22 23 00009 305,668.00 GEORGE HILLS COMPANY, INC. CLAIMS ADJ & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8/4/22 23 00012 50,000.00 Total Purchase Orders Issued in Excess of $50,000 $ 355,668.00 Total Count 2
Disbursements Amounts Equal to $50,000 and Above
Purchase Order Amounts Equal to $50,000 and Above
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Beginning Balance
July 31, 2022 Receipts Disbursements
Ending Balance
August 31, 2022
City of Belmont 96,881,887.20 $ 7,286,662.70 $ (11,212,124.34) $ 92,956,425.56 $ Belmont Fire Protection District 14,865,428.24 3,072.08 (152,981.44) 14,715,518.88 Total $ 7,289,734.78 111,747,315.44 $ (11,365,105.78) $ 107,671,944.44 $ -
Deposit Investments Pool Total
City of Belmont & Belmont Fire Protection District $ 105,516,413.47 2,155,530.97 $ 107,671,944.44 $ -
Respectfully Submitted,
s/b Grace Castaneda
Grace Castaneda
City Treasurer
I certify that this report accurately reflects all investments of City of Belmont and Belmont Fire Protection District, and is in conformance with the adopted Investment Policy mandated by Government Code 53646. Furthermore, I certify to the best of my knowledge, sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the Agency's budgeted expenditure requirement for the next six months.
CITY OF BELMONT
TREASURER'S REPORT
August-22
Balance Summary
Agency Receipts and Disbursements Summary
treasurer report 08-2022
10 Investment Type Issuer
Maturity
Date Par Amount
Current Market
Value Interest Total
Investment
Period Rate
Pricing
Source Manager
Deposit
General Account Wells Fargo 2,155,530.97 $ 2,155,530.97 $ Bank Bank Investments:
L.A.I.F.-POOL State of California Daily 96,412,851.44 95,171,575.89 102,519.00 90 days 1.276% LAIF LAIF L.A.I.F.-BONDS State of California Daily 8,986,357.44 9,103,562.03 9,680.12 90 days 1.276% LAIF LAIF Total 107,671,944.44 $ 106,313,464.30 $ 112,199.12 $
s/b Grace Castaneda
S/B John Violet
Investment Detail
CITY OF BELMONT
TREASURER'S REPORT
August-22
Aug‐21 Sep‐21 Oct‐21 Nov‐21 Dec‐21 Jan‐22 Feb‐22 Mar‐22 Apr‐22 May‐22 Jun‐22 Jul‐22 Aug‐22 L.A.I.F.‐POOL 76,259,409 72,364,409 70,512,716 71,662,716 85,762,716 84,634,892 86,774,892 83,344,892 92,612,365 99,512,365 101,582,365 96,162,851 96,412,851 L.A.I.F.‐BONDS 11,328,072 11,328,072 11,335,133 11,335,133 11,335,133 11,341,658 11,341,658 11,341,658 11,350,596 9,084,596 9,084,596 9,103,562 9,103,562 INTEREST RATE 0.221% 0.206% 0.203% 0.203% 0.212% 0.234% 0.278% 0.365% 0.523% 0.684% 0.861% 1.090% 1.276%
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City of Belmont Investment Portfolio Trends
Support for SMTCA Ped & Bike Cycle 6 - Staff Report
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Matt Hoang, Public Works Department, [email protected], (650)637-2998 Agenda Title: San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) 2022 Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Grant Funding
Agenda Action: Resolution
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.
Strategic Focus Area
Infrastructure and Mobility
Background
In 2016, the City Council adopted the City of Belmont 2016 Comprehensive Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan. The plan provided operational planning and guiding principles to improve walking and biking as modes of travel for both commuting and recreational purposes. The primary objective of the plan is to increase usage of public facilities by pedestrians and bicyclists with benefits in health, reduction in vehicular traffic, air pollution, and energy consumption.
In 2017, the City Council approved the Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP). The BVSP updated land in the downtown and transit oriented core area to accommodate planned affordable housing and multifamily mixed use developments. As a result several new multi-family developments have been built or are under construction since. The pedestrian and bicyclist activity are steadily increasing within the city limits and particularly around the Belmont Village core.
In August 2022, SMCTA announced the Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program to help fund local projects that improve accessibility and safety for walking and bicycling. City staff is planning to implement the recommendations set forth by both the Comprehensive Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan and the BVSP with the Belmont Village Pedestrian/Bike Improvement Project (Project). To help fund the project, City staff has applied for SMCTA’s funding program.
Analysis
A primary goal of the City is to implement infrastructure improvements as outlined in the bike and pedestrian master plan. The Project proposes additional Class II and Class III bike lanes to close current network gaps and improve connectivity for regional bike lanes and routes throughout the city. These new bike facilities are planned to be implemented along Ralston Avenue, 5th Avenue, and Belmont Canyon Road. In addition, and as recommended in the 2016 Comprehensive Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan, a High12
Support for SMTCA Ped & Bike Cycle 6 - Staff Report
Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) is proposed at the El Camino Real / Hill Street intersection to improve safety and accessibility for the surrounding residential neighborhoods and affordable housing developments crossing El Camino Real to Belmont's Caltrain Station.
If this grant funding is secured, the Project can begin design in mid-2023 with construction to follow in 2024. The total project design and construction cost is estimated at $1,100,000 to be funded with $750,000 in requested grant funds and $350,000 in City match funds, likely from Traffic Impact Fees for capital improvements.
As part of the application process, SMCTA is requesting the City Council’s support of the project and the grant fund application submittal for consideration in the program.
Alternatives
1. Do not support project and grant fund application submittal.
2. Refer back to staff for additional information.
Attachments
A. Resolution
Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
☒ Funding Source Confirmed:
The total project design and construction cost is estimated at $1,100,000 to be funded with $750,000 in requested grant funds and $350,000 in City matching funds likely from the Traffic Impact Fees Fund, which if awarded, will be incorporated as part of the budget and capital improvement program
development.
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Council Vision/Priority Posting of Agenda
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 –
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT
SUPPORTING THE BELMONT VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN/BIKE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR CYCLE 6 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont (Sponsor) has identified current gaps in the City pedestrian and bicycle network; and,
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the Belmont Village Pedestrian/Bike Improvement Project (Project) to provide additional bike lane facilities and a high-intensity activated crosswalk for improved safety and accessibility to close current network gaps; and, WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 6 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 4, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, design and construction costs are estimated to be $1,100,000 to implement the Project ; and,
WHEREAS, the Sponsor is requesting a grant in the amount of $750,000 for the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Transportation Authority (TA) requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $750,000 in TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $350,000 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager, or designee, to sign a funding agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the TA for TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution. 14
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Belmont resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. Direct staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $750,000 for the Belmont Village Pedestrian/Bike Improvement Project. SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a funding agreement or MOU with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority [and/or other parties, if applicable] to encumber TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds
SECTION 3. Commit to the completing the Project, including contributing $350,000 of matching funds needed for Project implementation, if the requested TA funds are awarded; SECTION 4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and SECTION 5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
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ADOPTED October 25, 2022 by the City of Belmont City Council by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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1301 6th Ave Permanent Encroachment Agreement - Staff Report (1)
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Elizabeth Wada, Public Works, (650) 595-7468, [email protected] Agenda Title: 1301 6th Avenue Permanent Encroachment Agreement Agenda Action: 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.
Strategic Focus Area
Economic Development and Housing
Background
The property owner at 1301 6th Avenue is proposing outdoor seating improvements at Farm House restaurant, including construction of a covered pergola and sound attenuation along the southern property line fence. Due to site constraints, most of the pergola improvements are within the public right of way and includes adjoining sidewalk repairs, requiring a Permanent Encroachment Agreement, Building Permit and Temporary Encroachment Permit. The proposed work also required an Arborist Report, which determined that after sidewalk concrete removal, an arborist should be present to advise on the tree next to the sidewalk on tree/root preservation strategies. The second tree onsite shall be preserved per the Arborist Report.
The Temporary Encroachment Permit application was submitted in November 2021 and Permanent Encroachment and Building Permit applications in May 2022. The Building Permit is conditionally approved pending the approval of the Permanent Encroachment Agreement (PEA) application. At the September 27, 2022 City Council meeting, Staff presented the PEA and questions were raised by members of the public and Council regarding the specifics of the public improvements. Council directed staff to work with the applicant to address some of the concerns raised as it relates to the permit application.
Analysis
The Major Encroachment Permit (via an Agreement) is called for in Belmont City Code (BCC) section 22-6 and will clearly define the maintenance of the structure as the property owner’s responsibility. BCC Section 22-6 regulates encroachments into the public right-of-way. The Code gives the City Council the sole authority to issue permits for “major or unusual encroachments” that include above-ground structures such as retaining walls, fences, poles, and awnings. This class of encroachment is commonly known as “permanent encroachment.” However, the City retains the right to revoke the permit and require removal if the structure is not being used or if it interferes with planned public improvements. Section 22-6(b) requires the Director of Public Works to review all permanent encroachment applications. If the Director 16
1301 6th Ave Permanent Encroachment Agreement - Staff Report (1) finds the application follows the BCC, the Director will recommend approval with conditions necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and the City.
After meeting with Staff on October 11, 2022 to discuss the best methods to achieve the project goals, the property owner of 1301 6th Avenue, Farm House Restaurant, has updated the Permanent Encroachment Agreement application to allow encroachment into the right of way as shown in Exhibit B, as well as a sound attenuation plan shown in Exhibit C. The revised application has more specifics as to how to meet sound attenuation requirements via the use of a plexiglass perimeter, surrounding the entire patio encroachment into the public right of way, including the southern property line, as well as some good neighbor customer education. Staff has reviewed the application and found it in compliance with the City Code. The updated proposed action plan includes plexiglass additions to the existing fence on the southern property line as well as a perimeter enclosing the patio area (similar to other previously approved outdoor dining areas in Belmont), landscaping and good neighbor initiatives. The City Council may choose to approve or to conditionally approve the request only if it considers that there is some public benefit for the encroachment. BCC Section 22-7(e)(1) provides examples of acceptable public benefits, such as added off-street parking, or sidewalk, safer sight distance, reduced amount of grading, and replacement or improvement of an existing undesirable physical condition.
The proposed encroachment will allow the improvement of the existing patio seating area of the restaurant, reduce noise from the outdoor seating area to neighboring properties, and the repair of sidewalk along the frontage of 1301 6th Avenue. As part of the permanent encroachment, and in the category of improvement to undesirable physical conditions, the City is also requiring the patio redesign to incorporate sound attenuation between the patio dining area and the southern residential property, which will serve as a public benefit to address past noise complaints. The sound attenuation includes a cover for the pergola, clear plexiglass enclosing the pergola, and plexiglass along the top of the southern property fence. Lastly, there is a public benefit to allowing enhanced outdoor dining for the public amid on-going Covid-19 concerns associated with close contact at indoor locations. Staff also suggested that the owner work with their clientele to address some of the public complaints regarding parking and noise; on the restaurant website and tables, patrons should be directed to park in the angled parking on 5th Street, congregate near the front of the restaurant at O’Neil when awaiting a table, and be respectful of the existing neighborhood by not blocking driveways and maintaining low conversational volume levels. In accordance with BCC Section 22-6(d), notices were sent to all affected properties within 300 feet of the project location that the City Council would be considering the item.
Alternatives
1. Reject the application
2. Refer back to staff for more information
Attachments
A. Resolution
B. Exhibit A – Vicinity Map
C. Exhibit B – Site Plan
D. Exhibit C – Sound Attenuation Plan
E. Exhibit D – Project Update PowerPoint
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1301 6th Ave Permanent Encroachment Agreement - Staff Report (1) Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
☒ Funding Source Confirmed: Applicant has paid the appropriate fee.
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Statutory/Contractual Requirement Other*
*Notices sent to all affected properties within 300 feet of the project location. 18
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 –
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT
APPROVING A PERMANENT ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A COVERED PERGOLA FOR OUTDOOR SEATING OF FARM HOUSE WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT 1301 6TH AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Belmont is authorized by Belmont City Code (BCC) Section 22-6 to issue encroachment permits for construction of structures in the public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the property owner at 1301 6th Avenue has applied for a Permanent Encroachment Agreement to allow construction of a covered pergola for outdoor seating of Farm House as indicated in Exhibit B and,
WHEREAS, the property owner has proposed sound attenuation within the covered pergola and southern property line fence as indicated in Exhibit C and, WHEREAS, the proposed encroachment will allow the improvement of the existing empty patio seating area of the restaurant and the repair of sidewalk along the frontage of 1301 6th Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has reviewed the application and determined that the application is in accordance with the requirements of BCC Chapter 22, Section 6(e); and,
WHEREAS, the encroached structure in connection with this agreement shall be constructed in accordance with City standards with the location as shown in Exhibit B.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Belmont resolves as follows:
SECTION 1 The City Council finds:
(a) There is a public benefit to the encroachments as the encroachment will allow the improvement of the existing empty patio seating area of the restaurant, reduce noise from the outdoor seating area to neighboring properties, the repair of sidewalk along the frontage of 1301 6th Avenue, and allow enhanced outdoor dining for the public amid on-going Covid-19 concerns associated with close contact at indoor locations; and, (b) The encroachment will not unduly restrict the public right of way or public water course for other typical uses; and,
(c) The encroachment will not unduly restrict the public right of way or public water course for other typical uses; and,
(d) The City will be duly protected from liability for injury to persons and property; and,
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(e) The required bonds will guarantee the faithful performance of all conditions and requirements specified in the encroachment agreement.
SECTION 2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the Permanent Encroachment Agreement on behalf of the City of Belmont.
SECTION 3. Authorizes the City Clerk to file said Agreement with the County Recorder.
SECTION 4. The Permanent Encroachment Permit is approved subject to following conditions of approval which must be strictly complied with:
(a) The encroached structure shall be constructed according to the approved plans unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works and be included as part of the project; and,
(b) The property owners shall be responsible and bear all costs necessary to remove the encroachment in the event as determined by the Director of Public Works; and, (c) The property owners shall be responsible for any restoration required as a consequence of work authorized by the City of Belmont within the public right-of-way; and, (d) The applicant agrees to begin and complete said improvements to the City’s satisfaction within 180 calendar days (or as extended by the Public Works Director) from and after the passage date of this Council Resolution approving this agreement. * * *
ADOPTED October 25, 2022 by the City of Belmont City Council by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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PAST:
This site before Farm House was Beli Deli that had hours of:
Monday-Friday 7am – 2:30pm
Saturday 10am – 2:30am
Sunday Closed
Pictures below shows usage of patio seating extending out to the sidewalk with 4 different materials (concrete, wood, slabs, and bricks) outlaying the space.
CURRENT:
Pictures of the current business, Farm House, operating within the same bounty as its former business, Beli Deli.
23 Owner wishes to remove patio landscape consisting of concrete, wood, slabs, and brick. They will install pavers throughout the patio with a covered pergola to improve curbside appeal within the community. The outdoor seating space remained the same as when the owner acquired from Beli Deli. The property was acquired with that understanding and permit to operate allowed by the city approved that in 2017. The business will not extend beyond the sidewalk.
Areas of concern from neighbors that were brought up during the last council hearing I want to take this opportunity to address since I was not in the room:
1. Hours of Operations – Hours of operations remained mostly the same as when we first opened our doors for business. Since Covid we have decreased our operating hours (closing Tuesday and removing lunch on Tuesday – Thursday). We are operating with 8 shifts vs 12 shifts.
Hours: Brunch Dinner
Monday Closed Closed
Tuesday Closed Closed
Wednesday Closed 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday Closed 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday 11:00am – 2:30pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 2:30pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 2:30pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Other Businesses in Belmont Operating Hours:
Dog Haus (7 days; 14 shifts): Monday – Sunday 11am – 10pm Waterdog Tavern (7 days; 14 shifts): Monday-Thursday 11am – 8:30pm Friday-Sunday 11am – 12:00am
Vivace Ristorante (7 days; 7 shifts): Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:00pm Friday-Saturday 4:30-9:30pm
Sunday 4:30-9:00pm
Marvin Garden (7 days; 14 shifts): Monday-Saturday 11am – 10:00pm Sunday 11am – 7:00pm
2. Noise – we want to build a wood pergola that would include 4x4 wood posts as anchor and between the post would be planters. The planters (pictured below) would be filled with soil to absorb sound and provide weight to support the pergolas. The pergolas would be L-Shaped. 24 Between the posts and planters, we will install plexiglass as pictured below. The picture below is frosted to show the design coverage but the actual plexiglass used will be clear so that guests can still enjoy the Belmont and San Carlos Hill view.
Additionally, we proposal to also install a 4-foot plexiglass to our neighbors southern fence. Half of the plexiglass (2 feet) will be attached to the fence with the remaining 2 feet above the exiting 6 feet fence making the total height of the fence to be 8 feet wall from the beginning of our neighbor’s fence to where the bushes would be.
**please excuse the design below as I am not a designer so I’ve attached pictures of what it would look like after finished as examples.
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Part of Pergola will be planters
We also want to mention that since the last council meeting, we have every night of our operations, taken pictures between 8:30-9:00pm to document our outdoor seating space and 90% of the time, there are 2-3 tables occupied. Pictures can be provided upon request.
3. Parking – Farm House provides 4-5 parking spaces by the side of the restaurant. The City of Belmont provide public street parking when the restaurant’s parking spaces are filled. However, we will provide signage for each of our table (sample picture below) informing our guests to (1) be respectful of the noise & neighborhood (2) park on 5th street is preferred (3) be respectful of our neighbors and do not block their drive-way
It is worth noting that Farm House is part of the Belmont Village plans in its Mixed-Use Core Study.
And the soon-to-be-open Firehouse Square will also impact parking availability on both 5th and 6th Avenue.
Firehouse Square will provide affordable 66 rental homes consisting of Studio (18 studios x 1 car = 18 cars)
1 bedroom (12 one-bedroom units x 1 car = 12 cars)
2 bedroom (19 two-bedroom units x 2 cars = 38 cars)
3 bedroom (17 three-bedroom units x 3 cars = 51 cars)…possibly 119 cars Additionally, will provide 3,783 sq feet of retail space and 735 sq feet of after school program space. However, there will only be approximately 47 party parking spaces (sources: MidPen Housing) available at Firehouse Square. Parking will be assigned by a lottery system. Residents that do not receive an assigned parking space can park on alternative off-site parking options, which means that future tenants will also be parking on 5th and 6th avenue.
Please approve our permanent encroachment permit and allow us to build the covered pergola to adhere to Covid safety protocol, curb appeal for the community and the city, & allowing us to continue to run a small successful business. We are trying to cooperate with the neighborhood & The City on their asks and want to note we have made efforts to adhere to their asks. Thank you! 27 City Council Meeting Oct 25, 2022
1301 Sixth Avenue
Permanent Encroachment
28 • Council requested more details on 9-27-22
• Allow the improvement of the existing empty patio
seating area of the restaurant amid on-going Covid19 concerns associated with close contact at indoor locations
• Reduce noise from the outdoor seating area to
neighboring properties via a plexiglass perimeter
• Repair of sidewalk along the frontage of 1301 6th
Avenue
PUBLIC BENEFITS of the PEA
October 2022 1301 Sixth Avenue 2
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ENCROACHMENT
October 2022 1301 Sixth Avenue 3
30 • Plexiglass will enclose the
covered patio
• Plexiglass will be clear and is
shown here only for
demonstration purposes
• Ambient noise will be reduced
October 2022 1301 Sixth Avenue 4
SOUND ATTENUATION
31 • Clear plexiglass will be
installed 2’ above and 2’
below the existing
southern property line
fence for the entire length
of the fence along the
southern property line
October 2022 1301 Sixth Avenue 5
SOUND ATTENUATION
32 • Restaurant hours of
operation
• Street parking nearby the
restaurant
• However, signage will be
provided at tables to be
respectful of noise and
parking.
October 2022 1301 Sixth Avenue 6
NOT under
consideration
33 Questions?
Peter Brown, Public
Works Director
City of Belmont
[email protected]
October 2022 1301 Sixth Avenue 7
1301 6th Avenue
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Response to Grand Jury Report - Government Transparency and the Public's Right to Know - Staff Report
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Jozi Plut, City Clerk/Communications Coordinator, [email protected], 650-595- 7414
Agenda Title: Response Letter to Grand Jury Report – “A Delicate Balance Between Knowledge and Power: Government Transparency and the Public Right to Know” Agenda Action: Motion
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.
Strategic Focus Area
Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability
Background
On August 9, 2022, the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury released a report regarding how San Mateo County jurisdictions meet the requirements of the California Public Records Act (PRA), which requires that inspection or disclosure of governmental records be available to the public upon request. With the advent of electronic communications and the potential that cities may be facing increased complexity and potential burdens in the processing of requests for public records, the Civil Grand Jury sought to understand the impacts on cities responsiveness to PRA requests. This report focused on four main areas:
1) City’s policies and procedures for handling requests; 2) the types of record requests received; 3) the training of key employees, elected officials, and appointed officials about PRA related matters; and 4) how legal changes may be impacting cities regarding fulfilling PRA requests.
Analysis
The Civil Grand Jury made five findings and five recommendations after they completed their study. The findings and recommendations, which can be reviewed in the Grand Jury Report (Attachment A) on page 21, had to do with establishing PRA policy and procedures; using commercially available software and a public portal for accountable tracking and transparency; PRA having a prominent place on the City’s website; having a Records Clean-up Day; and having a PRA request form available online. The five recommendations were directly linked to the findings and provided deadlines for the City to cure each identified deficiency area or implement recommended best practices.
The City of Belmont is required to respond to findings 1, 3 and 5, and recommendations 1 through 5. The responses are due to the Grand Jury no later than November 9, 2022, stating its agreement or disagreement with the findings and timeframe for implementation of the recommendations. The proposed letter is submitted as Attachment B. In summary, staff generally agrees with the Grand Jury findings and 35
Grand Jury Response – PRA Response to Grand Jury Report - Government Transparency and the Public's Right to Know - Staff Report recommendations and is in process of acquiring a commercially available software for processing PRAs and updating its internal processes, training and tracking of citywide requests.
Alternatives
1. Refer to staff for further information.
Attachments
A. Grand Jury Report, dated August 9,2022
B. Response Letter
Fiscal Impact
☒ No Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact to respond to the report, however the
implementation of the recommendations will require
expenditure of funds for system acquisition and staff resources. ☐ Funding Source Confirmed:
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Statutory/Contractual Requirement Posting of Agenda 36 www.belmont.gov
One Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA 94002
November 9, 2022
Hon. Amara A. Lee
Judge of the Superior Court
c/o Jenarda Dubois
Civil Grand Jury Coordinator
Hall of Justice
400 County Center, 2nd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063-1655
RE: Response To Grand Jury Report: “A Delicate Balance Between Knowledge and Power:
Government Transparency and the Public Right to Know”
Honorable Judge Lee,
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the above referenced Grand Jury Report filed on August 9, 2022. The report instructed the City of Belmont to respond to findings F1, F3, and F5 and to five recommendations, R1 through R5. Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, the following response to the Grand Jury was reviewed and approved by the City Council at its meeting on October 25, 2022. The City of Belmont’s response to both the findings and recommendations are listed below.
Response to Grand Jury Findings (The City is instructed to respond to Findings 1, 3 and 5):
F1. The city has no written documentation of its PRA policy and internal procedures, making it more likely that requests could be handled inconsistently.
Response: The City partially disagrees with this finding.
The City has a PRA response tracking process, however as referenced in the report upon implementation of City’s commercially available public records request web portal an updated written internal policy and procedures for handling PRA requests will be completed.
F3. Information about how to access public records requires multiple clicks to find on the city’s website, which hinders the public ‘s access to public records.
Response: The City agrees with this finding.
The City is in process of procuring a commercially available public records request web portal, to automate and centralize the submittal, records retrieval, internal processing, and response to all public records requests, and as a result will redesign access to the site through more direct website interface.
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One Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA 94002
F5. The city has no PRA request form online, making public access to public records less efficient.
Response: the City agrees with this finding.
The City is in process of procuring a commercially available public records request web portal to automate and centralize the submittal, records retrieval, internal processing, and response to all public records requests in a more efficient manner.
Response to Grand Jury Recommendations (The City is instructed to respond to all recommendations):
R1. The city council should direct city staff to consider and report back by June 30, 2023, on the creation of a written PRA policy or procedures document for circulation to all relevant staff.
Response: This recommendation is in process and will be implemented by June 30, 2023.
The City Clerk’s Office is in the process of updating written procedures along with the deployment of a new PRA web portal by the recommended date.
R2. The city council should direct city staff to consider performing a cost/benefit analysis and report back by September 1, 2023, on the purchase of commercially available public records request software.
Response: This recommendation has not been implemented but will be implemented by June 30, 2023.
The City is in process of procuring a commercially available public records request web portal, by April 2023, to automate and centralize the submittal, records retrieval, internal processing, and response to all public records requests in a more efficient manner.
R3. By June 30, 2023, the city council should consider directing city staff to place information about how to access public records on the home page of the city’s official website.
Response: This recommendation has not been implemented but will be implemented by June 30, 2023.
Once the City’s web portal is fully integrated, staff will create a direct link for ease of accessing the public PRA portal.
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One Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA 94002
R4. By June 30, 2023, the city council should direct city staff to review and consider adopting a records management practice analogous to the City of San Mateo’s “Records Cleanup Day.” Response: The recommendation requires further analysis.
The City of Belmont currently does not have available resources to implement the City of San Mateo’s records management practices. The City will evaluate best practices as it relates to the City of Belmont’s processes and practices by April 2023.
R5. By June 30, 2023, the city council should direct city staff to create, on the city clerk’s page of its website, a submittable PRA request form.
Response: This recommendation will be implemented by June 30, 2023.
Once the City’s PRA web portal is fully integrated, staff will create a direct link for ease of accessing the public PRA portal linked to the City Clerk’s page.
The City of Belmont appreciates the Grand Jury’s effort in this regard and we continue to strive for excellence in government operations by improving the public’s access to records while increasing efficiency in records management and transparency.
Respectfully,
Jozi Plut, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Communications Coordinator
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Exempt Surplus Land
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Jennifer Rose, Housing and Economic Development Manager Agenda Title: 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
Agenda Action: Resolution
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.
Strategic Focus Area
Economic Development and Housing
Background
On June 21, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-066 approving an Amended Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (“Agreement”) with Linc Housing Corporation, Inc. (“Linc Housing”), for a 37- unit Affordable Housing Project located on El Camino Real at Hill Street, and authorizing streamlined ministerial review pursuant to Senate Bill 35. As part of that Agreement, the City committed to take actions to declare the subject property exempt surplus land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act and submit the required exempt surplus land resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development by October 2022.
Concurrently, the City is preparing a draft Disposition Development and Loan Agreement that will enable the City and Linc Housing to complete project negotiations and proceed with review of an SB 35 streamlined entitlement review. It is anticipated that the public review meetings will occur in January 2023.
Analysis
The Surplus Land Act is a statute that local agencies must follow when disposing of surplus land. The Surplus Land Act requires local agencies across California to follow certain public notification and wait periods prior to disposing of publicly-owned land determined to be surplus or not necessary for local agency operations. One purpose of the Surplus Land Act is to give potential housing developers priority access to surplus land for development of new housing. The Surplus Land Act also allows local agencies to declare land exempt from the Surplus Land Act disposition requirements when certain criteria and met.
The four main categories of exemptions from the Surplus Land Act process are:
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1. If the local agency took certain action to dispose of property, and the disposition is complete, before a specific date.
2. Streamlining the process for disposing of land for affordable housing, with specific affordability requirements met for lower income households.
3. Land dedicated for other public uses.
4. Land not suitable for housing.
The proposed affordable housing project meets the requirements for criteria number two above as follows:
• At least 80 percent of the Property will be developed with housing; • At least forty (40) percent of the housing units developed will be affordable to households with incomes at or below seventy-five (75) percent of the maximum income of lower-income households, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50079.5; • Half of those affordable units will be affordable to very-low income households, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50105;
• The project will restrict units to remain affordable for a period of at least fifty-five (55) years.
Furthermore, Government Code Section 37364 acknowledges that real property of cities can be utilized to provide housing affordable to persons and families of low or moderate income. Whenever the legislative body of a city determines that real property owned by the city can be used to provide affordable housing, the city may sell or otherwise dispose of the real property at less than fair market value. Pursuant to the Agreement approved by the Belmont City Council in June 2022, including the proposed unit affordability levels and term of the affordability agreement, the project meets the requirements of Government Code Section 37364.
The City has prepared a resolution declaring the subject property to be exempt surplus land to be disposed of pursuant to Government Code 37346, and directing staff to transmit a copy of the resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development no later than thirty (30) days prior to the disposition of the Property.
Alternatives
1. Take No Action; the Property will not be declared exempt surplus land and will be subject to disposition requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
Attachments
A. Resolution
Fiscal Impact
☒ No Fiscal Impact
☐ Funding Source Confirmed:
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Council Vision/Priority Posting of Agenda
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT FINDING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 876, 884, 898, AND 900 EL CAMINO REAL, BELMONT ARE
EXEMPT SURPLUS LANDS TO BE DISPOSED OF PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37364
WHEREAS, the City of Belmont ("City") owns that certain property (the "Property") in fee identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 045-162-090; 045-162-080; 045-162-070; and 045-163-070.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Property are not necessary for the City's use; and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with its adopted Housing Element, desires to increase the supply of affordable housing by providing sites for the development of very-low and low-income housing; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Property is a suitable site for the development of affordable housing and that the development of the Property with affordable housing will address a significant need within the City for additional affordable housing units; and
WHEREAS, the City has entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Linc Housing Corporation, Inc. (“Linc”) to negotiate the terms for the acquisition of the Property by Linc for the development of thirty-six (36) units of affordable housing with one (1) manager's unit (the "Proposed Project"); and
WHEREAS, at least eighteen units will be made available affordable to very low income households, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50105 for a period of at least fifty-five (55) years; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined to dispose of the Property pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 37364, which requires that at least 80 percent of the Property will be developed with housing with at least forty (40) percent of the housing units developed affordable to households with incomes at or below seventy-five (75) percent of the maximum income of lower income households, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50079.5, with half of those units affordable to very low income households, as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 50105; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Proposed Project meets the requirements of Government Code Section 37364; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A) defines exempt surplus land to mean surplus land that is transferred pursuant to Government Code Section 37364. 78 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Belmont resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The Property is designated as exempt surplus land on the basis that the City intends to dispose of the Property in accordance with Government Code Section 37364.
SECTION 2. The City Council directs the City Manager to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development no later than thirty (30) days prior to the disposition of the Property. * * *
ADOPTED [Click to enter a date.] by the City of Belmont City Council by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Staff Report - BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines - 10-25-22CC – BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Carlos de Melo, Community Development Director, (650) 595-7440 [email protected]
Agenda Title: Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) Streetscape Design Guidelines Agenda Action: For Information Only
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 9th Council meeting.
Strategic Focus Area
Infrastructure and Mobility
Background
One of the City’s priorities is to implement “Placemaking” improvements via evaluation of entry point and neighborhood identification, wayfinding signage, streetscape design/features, and public art. Key Placemaking goals are as follows:
1. Define programs which will inform residents and visitors of Belmont’s commitment to economic development, displaying and encouraging public art, enhancing the customer experience, and celebrating the vitality of Belmont’s unique neighborhoods and natural features.
2. Integrate these programs to mesh with Council’s Top Priorities (e.g., Implementation of 2035 General Plan and Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP), and development of the Twin Pines Master Plan)
3. Implement specific capital improvement projects which support these objectives.
A key Placemaking outcome centers on facilitating and completing three distinct but connected projects:
• Public Art Master Plan (Adopted by City Council – September 2020) • BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines (the focus of tonight’s presentation/update) • Signage/Wayfinding Program (current project under development) Analysis
Both the 2035 General Plan and Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) include numerous policies with a focus on enhancing Belmont’s character and image as a desirable community with distinct visual qualities, small-town character, and connections to nature and open space. BVSP goals/policies more specifically 80
Staff Report - BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines - 10-25-22CC – BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines center on identifying and developing the Belmont Village as a vibrant town center for residents and visitors with commercial, residential, dining, civic, cultural, and entertainment activities.
Both long-range planning documents support revitalization of the City (with a strong emphasis within the BVSP area) through public investments in infrastructure, parking, streetscapes, and public spaces.
Development of the Streetscape Guidelines is critical in defining the pedestrian level “finishing touches” such as sidewalks, street trees, site furnishings, and on-street parking layout/design, that support a vibrant downtown Belmont Village.
Well-designed streets, public realm improvements, and wayfinding signage complement surrounding land uses and provide for attractive, safe, and efficient circulation for all users and all modes of transportation.
To achieve a “Complete Streets” balance, multiple strategies are needed to promote mobility improvements, and a streetscape program aids this goal.
The streetscape guidelines seek to implement a number of the Guiding Principles identified within the BVSP including:
• Creating and Identifying a Sense of Place – the Specific Plan seeks to foster Belmont’s Downtown Village Area as a mixed-use pedestrian scale, transit-oriented District. • Improving Multi-Modal Mobility – improve connectivity, accessibility, and safety for all modes of transportation. Provide attractive streetscapes which encourage drivers to “park once” and walk to their destinations.
• Enhancing Public Realm, Infrastructure, and Attractions – establish a unified image for the Downtown Village and enhance the public realm with consistent streetscapes, improved sidewalks, and greater opportunities for community gatherings and outdoor dining.
The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan outlines a strategy to support the bicycle movement in Belmont’s downtown. The streetscape guidelines address the key goal of the Comprehensive and Bicycle Plan to create a safe and demonstrated pedestrian and bicycle environment that will encourage people of all ages to bike or walk.
The Streetscape Design Guidelines project assessed prototypes for each street typology in the BVSP, including layout, widths, materials, site elements, street tree palette, monumentation, etc. The Guidelines will ensure that incremental streetscape improvements, as funding and development opportunities arise, will result in an integrated and consistently high quality streetscape system.
The City engaged Gates & Associates in 2019 to assist in developing the detailed Design Guidelines for streetscape treatments to support the BVSP Urban Design Vision; their firm previously prepared similar guidelines to support the streetscape details for the Ralston Corridor 1 & 2 project. City staff and Gates & Associates also worked with the City Council Placemaking Subcommittee (Davina Hurt & Julia Mates) to develop and evaluate various options/components of the program. The Draft BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines document is attached to this report (See Attachment 1). 81
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The City has conducted multiple public events/outreach efforts to inform the community of the project; a City Council Update (April 2020); Zoom Public Outreach Meeting (November 2020); Joint Planning & Parks & Recreation Commission workshop/project update (January 2021); and city-wide survey (March 2022) focusing on this Streetscape Guidelines effort and the City’s Signage/Wayfinding project.
The City Council Placemaking Subcommittee conducted a public meeting on October 17, 2022 to review the draft streetscape booklet, and the Planning Commission reviewed the document at their October 18th meeting in advance of tonight’s presentation/update to the full City Council.
Next Steps
As noted earlier, this report provides an update on the BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines effort; while no specific action is required, staff requests Council feedback to inform the final version document. City staff and the consultant team will develop the final document and return the project to the City Council for anticipated review/adoption at the November 9th City Council meeting.
Alternatives
1. Refer back to staff for additional information.
2. Continue the item for further discussion.
Attachments
A. Draft BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines Booklet
Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
☒ Funding Source Confirmed:
While no specific financial commitment is required with this informational item on the BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines, adoption and program implementation will require City staff resources and technical consulting as appropriate. As such, budget resources have been incorporated in the current fiscal year in the General Plan Maintenance Fund.
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Council Plan Implementation* Other*
** E-Notification of agendas, public notification as required for the October 25, 2022 City Council meeting 82 BELMONT VILLAGE
STREETSCAPE
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
BELMONT, CALIFORNIA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
VILLAGE BOULEVARD PROTOTYPICALS
RALSTON AVENUE (EAST)
RALSTON AVENUE (WEST)
EL CAMINO REAL (NORTH)
EL CAMINO REAL (SOUTH)
VILLAGE AVENUE PROTOTYPICALS
OLD COUNTY ROAD
ELMER STREET
VILLAGE MAIN STREET PROTOTYPICALS
SIXTH AVENUE PROTOTYPICAL
FIFTH AVENUE PROTOTYPICAL
3 SITE ELEMENTS
VILLAGE CORE
VILLAGE CORE - PAVING MATERIALS
VILLAGE CORE - SITE FURNISHINGS
VILLAGE CORE - STREET LIGHT
VILLAGE PERIMETER
VILLAGE PERIMETER - PAVING MATERIALS
VILLAGE PERIMETER - SITE FURNISHINGS
4 STREET TREE MASTER PLAN
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11 11
15 19
23 27
27 31
35 39
43 47
48 49
50 54
56 57
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INTRODUCTION
The streetscape system comprises the largest portion of public land in Belmont – almost 20% of all City-owned property. The Belmont community has expressed a strong interest in rethinking the use of this public resource to create a more livable streetscape. In general, and in compliance with the Complete Streets Act of 2008, Belmont is moving to create an environment that prioritizes the pedestrian and bicyclist experience, and safety, rather than assuming that everyone will be traveling by automobile. Two important comprehensive planning efforts reflect this prioritization - the Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. To facilitate the implementation of a livable streetscape system, these BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines merge the recommendations from these two documents with the realities of the existing conditions. This document provides actionable guidance for the incremental installation of streetscape improvements as funding and development opportunities arise.
THE PROCESS
As a part of the City’s Placemaking strategy, these guidelines were developed concurrently with a Signage and Wayfinding Study and a Public Art Master Plan.
Outreach
In order to solicit its most recent public input on the designed character and preferences for site amenities, the City conducted a two-part online survey in Spring 2022 regarding its planned Signage/Wayfinding Program and the subject BVSP Streetscape Design Guidelines. The survey was designed to share project information and solicit community feedback. Those responding to the survey, generally indicated a preference for a more traditional materials palette within a Downtown Village core that is consistent with the existing brick pavers or colored concrete, and 1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
RALSTON AVENUE
EL CAMINO REAL
CLASS I BIKE ROUTE
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lantern light standards. There was also interest with introducing more modern and artful elements to the street furniture palette. City staff provided additional input regarding streetscape maintenance considerations, the character of major pending development proposals, and scheduled public works improvement projects.
Builds Upon Existing Documents
The (Belmont Village Specific Plan), developed in 2017, provides a roadmap for the creation of livable, attractive outdoor public spaces with a unique sense of community and social connections in the heart of Belmont.
The streetscape guidelines seek to implement several the Guiding Principles identified with the Belmont Specific Plan including:
• Creating and Identifying a Sense of Place- The specific plan seeks to foster Belmont’s Downtown image as a mixed-use pedestrian scale, transit-oriented District. • Improve Multi-Modal Mobility- Improve connectivity, accessibility, and safety for all modes of transportation. Provide attractive streetscapes which encourage Belmont visitors to arrive by train, bus or bike, and for drivers to “park once” and walk to their destinations. • Enhance Public Realm, Infrastructure, and Attractions- Establish a unified image for Downtown and enhance the public realm with consistent streetscapes, improved sidewalks and bike lanes, and greater opportunities for community gatherings and outdoor dining.
The (Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan) outlines a strategy to support the bicycle movement in Belmont’s downtown. The streetscape guidelines address the key goal of the Comprehensive and Bicycle Plan to create a safe and demonstrated pedestrian and bicycle environment that will encourage people of all ages to bike or walk. 1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
Benefits
A well-designed streetscape contributes to:
• Distinctive Community Characteristics- A well-designed public realm (streetscape) reflects community pride. In its small-town ambiance, Belmont sets itself apart as a tranquil, inclusive, and safe place to live, work, and play.
• Economic Utility- Bikeable and walkable communities have increased property values. Studies have found that residents who walk and bike to local businesses spend more money than customers who drive.
• Environmental Responsibility- Tree-lined streets reduce heat gain, green street infrastructure, treat stormwater, and reduction with auto trips and reduce greenhouse envisions.
• Enhanced Mobility- The provisions of a complete streets network, high quality transit service, and elimination of barriers to walking and biking will increase transportation options for all segments of the population.
• Improved Public Health- The provision of a pedestrian/bike-friendly streetscape system encourages physical activity and social interaction and key contributions to community health. 88 BELMONT VILLAGE STREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES 7
Character images of parking area converted to outdoor dining, gather spaces, dog station, lending library, etc.
Activating Street Life Beyond Guidelines
Now, with more people working from home, the increasing use of electric bikes, and the potential evolution of autonomous vehicles, priorities are emerging to reallocate the rights-of-way to create streetscapes focused on people, not cars. Cities are exploring reductions in the quantity and width of vehicle travel lanes and on-street parking stalls to repurpose right-of-way space for bicycle and pedestrian use.
As we rethink the Belmont streetscape system, we should actively look for opportunities to foster the creation of social spaces that support community interactions and active street life. The use of the public right-ofway as a people-oriented space is of increasing importance as Belmont’s Downtown Village area densifies with more residential development.
A well-designed streetscape can be an integral part of a downtown’s public space system. Wider sidewalks enhance connectivity and provide space for more than just movement. Creating parklets by repurposing parking stalls can provide the community with gathering spaces to rest, socialize, or play. Expanding dining areas into the street or allowing pop-up outdoor retail displays brings life to public sidewalks. Communities are finding ways to revitalize street life through the installation of bike racks and bike repair stations to support more active transportation modes, adding exercise loops and fitness equipment to promote physical activity, creating small play areas for children, clustering seating oriented towards social interactions, and adding interactive art or small dog areas, all to take advantage of the underutilized public space that is our streetscape.
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Response to Constraints of Existing Settings
The right-of-way (R.O.W) must typically accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and auto movement as well as on-street parking. These guidelines illustrate how the width of the right-of-way (R.O.W) for each street has space that could accommodate these uses. On-street parking has been provided on most public streets in Belmont. However, innovations in technology such as on-demand transportation/ ride-share systems and autonomous vehicles may reduce the need for on-street parking. Thus, while providing on-street parking may be required to meet “todays” needs, these parking areas could be perceived as an opportunity to “Bank” a portion of the R.O.W for future needs.
Thus, as opportunities occur the City should seek to convert on-street parking areas to buffed bike lanes to support emerging micro-mobility demands such as e-bike use. For now, Belmont will be building out its bike and pedestrian infrastructure as envisioned in the BVSP and the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan to maximize safety of the traveling public, create as many choices as possible for those who may choose to take transit, rideshare, or active modes. In the near future, should technology or travel preferences change, the Belmont downtown will be well-positioned to adapt.
Embracing Green Infrastructure
Belmont is encouraging the introduction of green infrastructure elements into the streetscape system as streets are redeveloped. As part of our municipal regional permit, the City encourages new development to put in and maintain things like bioswales, stormwater treatment facilities, and advanced filtration both in the public ROW and on private property as a condition of approval. Projects such as Firehouse Square, Windy Hill, 815 Old County Road, and the Alameda De Las Pulgas corridor project all contain various examples of green infrastructure.
Organization
The guidelines include detailed streetscape recommendations for:
• Street segments identified in the Specific Plan as prototypical • A unifying palette of plant materials and site amenities in both the village core and the surrounding mixed use/high density residential areas • Street tree selections on each corridor in the “village” area. 90 BELMONT VILLAGE STREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES 9
1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
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The Village Boulevards accommodate both local and regional multi-modal traffic. Ralston Avenue and El Camino Real are identified as Village Boulevards in the Specific Plan.
Ralston Ave. (East)
The limited on-street parking along this busy corridor will ultimately be eliminated to accommodate Class II bike lanes and widened sidewalks.
RALSTON AVENUE (EAST)
RALSTON AVENUE (EAST)
2 STREETSCAPE
PROTOTYPICALS
VILLAGE BOULEVARD PROTOTYPICALS
TYPICAL STREET SECTION
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T
KEY MAP
B Bus Stop
1 2
1 2
RALSTON AVENUE (EAST) - PLAN
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate Existing Sidewalk: 8’ +/-
Street Light New Sidewalk: 10’ Minimum, 15’ Preferred
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 100’ O.C.
4’x8’ Tree Grate, TYP.
+/- 50’ O.C.
RALSTON AVE.
ST.ELMER
ST.FURLONG
Bike Rack, TYP.
Bench, TYP.
Bus Stop
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
Accent Paving with
Brick Pavers/ Colored
Concrete at Street
Corner, TYP.
4’
2’ 2’4’
2 EQ
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
New Concrete
Sidewalk, TYP.
Accent Band
with Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
TYP.
R.O.W.
R.O.W.
A
A’
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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New Sidewalk
10’ Min.
15’ Preferred
0 4’ 8’
RALSTON AVENUE (EAST) - CROSS SECTION
New Street Tree
4’x8’ Tree Grate
Existing Tree To Be Removed/Replaced
R.O.W.
Existing
Sidewalk
8’ +/-
4’ Class II
Bike
Lane
5’ Roadway
SCALE
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL SECTION
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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The existing limited right-of-way precludes use of designated Class II bike lanes along this segment of Ralston Ave. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identifies a parallel Class I Bike Path through Twin Pine Park connecting to Class III bike route on Emmett Street. A wider sidewalk is proposed on the south side of this portion of Ralston Ave.
RALSTON AVENUE (WEST)
RALSTON AVENUE (WEST) TYPICAL STREET SECTION
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1 1
2 Street Light, TYP.
+/- 100’ O.C.
4’x8’ Tree Grate, TYP.
+/- 50’ O.C.
RALSTON AVE.
AVESIXTH
RALSTON AVE. Bench, Bike Rack, TYP.
TYP.
Accent Paving Trash Receptacle, TYP.
with Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete at
Street Corner, TYP.
4’
4’
2’4’2’
2 EQ
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
Existing Tree to
Remain
R.O.W.
R.O.W.
A
A’
T
KEY MAP
B Bus Stop
1 2
RALSTON AVENUE (WEST) - PLAN
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate Existing Sidewalk: 8’ +/-
Street Light New Sidewalk: 14’ +/- Preferred
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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New Sidewalk
14’ +/- Preferred
0 4’ 8’
RALSTON AVENUE (WEST) - CROSS SECTION
New Street Tree
4’x8’ Tree Grate
Existing Tree To Be Removed/Replaced
R.O.W.
Existing
Sidewalk
8’
4’ Roadway
Lane with
Sharrow
11’
SCALE
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL SECTION
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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EL CAMINO REAL (NORTH)
All vehicle lane widths, and the sidewalk width on the east side of the street are reduced to accommodate Class IV buffered bike lanes on both sides of the street. A widened sidewalk is proposed for the west side of the street.
EL CAMINO REAL (NORTH) TYPICAL STREET SECTION
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KEY MAP
B
2’ 2’4’
1 2
3 1
1 2
2 3
0 15’ 30’
EL CAMINO REAL
R.O.W. B’
A’
B
A
4’
2 EQ
PLAN - EL CAMINO REAL (NORTH)
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate
Street Light
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Bus Stop Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
Existing Sidewalk 10’
New Sidewalk 15’ +/- (west), 5’(east)
Reconfiguring the Existing Parking
Edge w/ Paving and Trees
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 100’ O.C.
Reconfiguring the Existing Parking
Edge w/ Paving and Trees
Bike Rack,
TYP.
Bench, TYP.
4’x8’ Tree Grate,
TYP. +/- 50’ O.C.
Bus Stop
Trash
Receptacle,
TYP.
Accent Paving with
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete at
New Concrete Street Corner, TYP.
Driveway, TYP.
New Concrete
Sidewalk, TYP.
R.O.W.
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New Sidewalk
15’ +/-
New
Sidewalk
5’
Class IV
Bike Lane
10’
Class IV
Bike Lane
10’
Existing Caltrans
Parking Lot
SCALE
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL SECTION
SECTION B-B’
ADJACENT TO CALTRANS PARKING
0 4’ 8’
New Street Tree New Tree at
Parking Edge
4’x8’ Tree Grate
Existing Tree To Be
Removed/Replaced
Existing
Sidewalk
10’
Existing
Sidewalk
10’
Reconfiguring
the Existing
Parking Edge
w/ Paving and
Trees
4’ MIN
4’
R.O.W. R.O.W.
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EL CAMINO REAL (SOUTH)
El Camino south Ralston Ave to Emmett Steet is currently developed with a Class I bike path on the east side. As redevelopment occurs on this block, widen the sidewalk on the west side.
South of Emmett Street, on-street parking on the east side of the street adjacent to Caltrans is eliminated to accommodate a Class II bike lane and a widened sidewalk with a planted buffer on the east side to protect pedestrians.
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EL CAMINO REAL (SOUTH) - SOUTH OF EMMETT AVE TYPICAL STREET SECTION 106
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T
KEY MAP
B
2’ 2’4’
1 2
3 1
1 2
2 3
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate
Street Light
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Bus Stop Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
EL CAMINO REAL
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 100’ O.C.
Parkway Plantings
Street Tree, TYP.
Reconfiguring the Existing Parking
Edge w/ Paving and Trees
Bench, TYP.
4’x8’ Tree Grate,
TYP. +/- 50’ O.C.
Bus Stop
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
Accent Paving with
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete at
Street Corner, TYP.
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
New Concrete
Sidewalk, TYP.
Accent Band with
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
TYP.
R.O.W.
R.O.W. B’
A’
B
A
AVE.
ONEILL
STWALTERMIRE
4’
2 EQ
Existing Sidewalk 6’
New Sidewalk 14’ (west), 8’(east)
Reconfiguring the Existing Parking
Edge w/ Paving and Trees
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New Sidewalk
14’
New Sidewalk
8’ On-Street
Parking
8’
Class II
Bike Lane
6’
Existing Caltrans
Parking Lot
SCALE
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL SECTION
SECTION B-B’
ADJACENT TO CALTRANS PARKING
0 4’ 8’
New Street Tree New Street Tree New Tree at
Parking Edge
4’x8’ Tree Grate
Existing Tree To Be
Removed/Replaced
Existing
Sidewalk
6’
Existing
Sidewalk
6’
Reconfiguring
the Existing
Parking Edge
w/ Paving and
Trees
4’ MIN
4’
3’
R.O.W. R.O.W.
Planted
Parkway
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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P P
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
VILLAGE AVENUE PROTOTYPICALS
These streets provide connections between retail areas and local residential neighborhoods. They have narrow rights-of-way which need to accommodate on-street parking. Widened sidewalks with bulb-outs are essential to create shortened street crossings and encourage pedestrian circulation. Bike circulation shares the road on these narrow, slow streets. The Specific Plan classifies Old County Road and Elmer Street and as Village Avenues.
Old County Road
Where right-of-way or land dedication permits, sidewalks should be widened. Bulb-out crossings should be created at intersections to facilitate pedestrian circulation and to slow traffic. This street is designated as a Class III bike route, indicated with sharrows.
OLD COUNTY ROAD
OLD COUNTY ROAD TYPICAL STREET SECTION
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LEGEND
T
KEY MAP
1 2
3 4’
2 EQ
1 OLD COUNTY ROAD - PLAN
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate
Street Light
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Wayfinding Hotspot Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
OLD COUNTY ROAD
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 100’ O.C.
Parkway Plantings
Street Tree, TYP. Bike Rack, TYP.
Bench, TYP.
4’x4’ Tree Grate,
TYP. +/- 40’ O.C.
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
Accent Paving
with Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete Street
Corner Bulb-Out, TYP.
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
New Concrete
Sidewalk, TYP.
Accent Band
with Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete,
TYP.
R.O.W.
R.O.W.
B’
A’
B
A
AVE.
ONEILL
C’
C
Existing Sidewalk 5’ +/-
New Sidewalk 6’ Min. (East), 12’ +/- (West)
Bulb-Out 7’-8’ Maximum
2 3
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OLD COUNTY ROAD - CROSS SECTIONS
New Sidewalk
12’ +/- (West)
New Sidewalk
6’ Min. (East)
New Sidewalk
6’ Min.(East)
12’ (West)
On-Street
Parking
8’
On-Street
Parking
8’
Corner
Bulb-Out
Roadway 7’-8’ MAX.
New Street Tree New Street Tree
Corner
/Intersection
AccentTree
Wayfinding
Hotspots
4’x4’ Tree Grate
Parkway
Planting
Bench
Existing
Sidewalk
5’ +/-
Existing
Sidewalk
5’ +/-
Existing
Sidewalk
4’ 4’ 5’ +/-
R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W.
SCALE
0 4’ 8’
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION B-B’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION C-C’
BULB-OUT
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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P P
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
ELMER STREET
ELMER STREET TYPICAL STREET SECTION
As right-of-way and land dedication permits, sidewalks should be widened and bulb-outs added at intersections. 113
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KEY MAP
2 1
3 1 Existing Sidewalk 5’-9’
New Sidewalk 9’ Minimum
Bulb-Out 7’-8’ Maximum
2 3
4’
2 EQ
ELMER STREET - PLAN
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Street Light
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
ELMER STREET
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 100’ O.C.
Accent Paving with Brick
Pavers/ Colored Concrete
at Street Corner Bulb-Out,
TYP.
Street Tree,
TYP.
Curbside
Planter if
Sidewalk less
than 8’
Bike Rack, TYP.
Bench, TYP.
Corner/Intersection
Accent Tree, TYP.
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
New Concrete
Sidewalk, TYP.
R.O.W.
R.O.W.
B’ A’
B A
AVE.
RALSTON
Accent Band
with Brick Pavers/ Colored Concrete, TYP.
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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ELMER STREET - CROSS SECTIONS
New Sidewalk
12’ MIN.
New Sidewalk
12’ MIN.
On-Street
Parking
7’ +/-.
Corner
Bulb-Out
7’-8’ MAX.
Existing
Sidewalk
5’-9’
Existing
Sidewalk
5’-9’
Corner
/Intersection
AccentTree
Bench
0 4’ 8’
R.O.W. R.O.W.
New Street Tree
SCALE
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION B-B’
BULB-OUT
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P P
VILLAGE MAIN STREET
PROTOTYPICALS
These streets form the heart of the retail and shopping area, typically with curbside parking, generous sidewalks and areas for outdoor dining and display. Bulb-outs at intersections are required. The Specific Plan classifies 5th Ave., 6th Ave., O’Neill Ave., Emmett Street, Hill Street, Masonic Way, Flashner Way, and Wessex Way as Village Main Streets.
The Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan proposes a Class II bike lanes for portions of 5th and 6th Avenues.
APPLY TO O’NEILL AVENUE, EMMETT STREET,
HILL STREET, MASONIC WAY, WESSEX WAY,
FLASHNER WAY
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
EMMETT STREET TYPICAL STREET SECTION
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LEGEND
T
KEY MAP
1 4
2 3
1 Existing Sidewalk 4’-5’
New Sidewalk 12’ Preferred
Bulb-Out 7’-8’ Maximum
Recommend Existing R.O.W. to
be extended
2 3
4 VILLAGE MAIN STREET - PLAN
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate
Street Light
Seating Wall w/ Pot
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle
Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
EMMETT STREET
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 60’ O.C.
Accent Paving with Brick
Pavers/ Colored Concrete
at Street Corner Bulb-Out,
TYP.
Street Tree, TYP.
+/- 30’-40’ O.C.
Parkway
Planting,
TYP.
Existing 50’ +/- As Shown
Bulb-Out
Planting, TYP.
Bike Rack, TYP.
Seating Wall, TYP.
Corner/Intersection Accent Tree, TYP.
Pot, TYP.
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
4’x4’ Tree Grate, TYP.
New Concrete
Sidewalk, TYP.
Recommend Existing R.O.W.
to be Extended 4’
R.O.W.
R.O.W.
A’
B’
A
B
Wayfinding Hotspot
C’
C
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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VILLAGE MAIN STREET - CROSS SECTIONS
R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W.
New Street Tree
Corner
Bulb-Out
Planting
Existing Street Tree
To Be Removed/
Relocated
4’x8’ Tree Grate
Wayfinding
Hotspot
Seating
Wall
Pot
New Sidewalk
12’ Preferred
New Sidewalk
12’ Preferred
New Sidewalk
12’ Preferred.
Corner
Bulb-Out
7’-8’ MAX.
On-Street
Parking
8’
On-Street
Parking
8’
Existing
Sidewalk
4’-5’
Existing
Sidewalk
4’-5’
Existing
Sidewalk
4’-5’ 4’
SCALE
0 4’ 8’
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION B-B’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION C-C’
BULB-OUT
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P P
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
SIXTH AVENUE PROTOTYPICAL
SIXTH AVE TYPICAL STREET SECTION
As redevelopment occurs, provide Class II bike lanes on both sides of the street with areas for on-street parking or future parklets. Sidewalks should be widened to accommodate pedestrian activities. 121
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KEY MAP
1 2
3 1 Existing Sidewalk 5’-9’ +/-
New Sidewalk 12’ Preferred
Bulb-Out 7’-8’ Maximum
2 3
SIXTH AVE - PLAN
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Tree Grate
Street Light
Bench
Bike Rack
Trash Receptacle Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
SIXTH AVE
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 60’ O.C.
Accent Paving with Brick
Pavers/ Colored Concrete at
Street Corner Bulb-Out, TYP.
Street Tree, TYP.
+/- 30’-40’ O.C.
Parkway
Planting,
TYP. Bike Rack, TYP.
Bench, TYP.
Corner/Intersection Accent Tree, TYP.
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
4’x4’ Tree Grate, TYP.
Accent Paving
Sidewalk
R.O.W.
A’
B’ C’
A
C
B
AVE
EMMETT
RALSTON AVE
R.O.W.
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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SIXTH AVE - CROSS SECTIONS
R.O.W. R.O.W. R.O.W.
New Sidewalk
12’ Preferred
New Sidewalk
15’ Min.
New Sidewalk
12’ Preferred.
On-Street
Parking
7’
On-Street
Parking
7’
New Street Tree New Street Tree New
Street Tree
4’x4’ Tree Grate
Bench
Parkway
Planting
Corner
Bulb-Out
Planting
Existing
Sidewalk
5’-9’ +/-
New
Bulb-Out
7’-8’ MAX.
Existing
Sidewalk
5’-9’ +/-
Existing
Sidewalk
5’-9’ +/-
4’ 4’
SCALE
0 4’ 8’
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION B-B’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION C-C’
BULB-OUT
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P P
TYPICAL STREET SECTION
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
FIFTH AVE
5th Avenue between O’Neill Ave and Broadway, length of retained angled parking increased and travel lanes narrowed, as redevelopment occurs, sidewalks will be widened.
FIFTH AVENUE PROTOTYPICAL
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1 3
2 1 Existing Sidewalk 5’
New Sidewalk 5’ Minimum, 8’ Preferred
Bulb-Out 14’-16’
2 3
4’
FIFTH AVE - PLAN
LEGEND
Brick Pavers/
Colored Concrete
Concrete
Sidewalk
Street Light
Bench
Trash Receptacle
Property Line /
Right of Way
Concrete
Driveway
0 15’ 30’
KEY MAP
FIFTH AVE
Street Light, TYP.
+/- 60’ O.C.
Accent Concrete Paving at
Street Corner Bulb-Out, TYP.
Street Tree, TYP.
+/- 30’-40’ O.C.
Bulb-Out Planting, TYP. Bench, TYP.
Corner/Intersection Accent Tree, TYP.
Trash Receptacle, TYP.
New Concrete
Driveway, TYP.
Brick Paving
Sidewalk, TYP.
R.O.W.
R.O.W.
A’
B’
A
B
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
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On-Street Angled Parking
16’ Max. Roadway Roadway
New Street Tree New Street Tree
Crubside Planter Bench Trash
Receptacle
Corner
Bulb-Out
Planting
Existing
Sidewalk
5’
New
Sidewalk
5’ Min.
8’ Preferred
New
Sidewalk
5’ Min.
8’ Preferred
Corner Bulb-Out
14’-16’
4’
FIFTH AVE - CROSS SECTIONS
R.O.W. R.O.W.
SCALE
0 4’ 8’
2 STREETSCAPE PROTOTYPICALS
SECTION A-A’
TYPICAL WITH PARKING
SECTION B-B’
BULB-OUT
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Site Elements Key Map
3 SITE ELEMENTS
There are 3 distinct “site element” palettes tailored to reflect the diversity of uses and the architectural character of the Downtown.
Boulevard
Introduces a distinctly contemporary, pedestrian-friendly palette.
Village Core
Builds upon the traditional, well-established vocabulary of Brick Paving Band and Lantern Light standards while introducing more contemporary elements.
Village Perimeter
Celebrates an aesthetic, playful streetscape by introducing technology. 3 SITE ELEMENTS
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SITE ELEMENTS ON RALSTON AVENUE
3 SITE ELEMENTS
The vocabulary of site elements proposed for the Village Core builds upon the current historic materials palette of brick paving and lantern style streetlights.
The street furnishings are designed to support pedestrian activities, providing visual interest in the textured paving and ornamental tree grates, comfortable benches with backs and arm rests, and convenient trash receptacles and bike racks.
There are two types of streets in the Village Core- Main Street and the Avenues and Boulevards.
Main Street, as the primary pedestrian corridor, has enhanced accessories such as brackets for hanging baskets and for decorative street signs. The vocabulary for the Avenues and Boulevards is more contemporary. All site furnishing must be durable and appropriate for high intensity public use.
VILLAGE CORE
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
VILLAGE CORE - PAVING MATERIALS
Boulevard and Avenue Main Street
Accent Band/Street Corner:
Interlocking Pavers set on
Concrete sub-grade
MFR: Basalite or equal
Size: 4 x 8 x 2-3/8” thickness
Color: as shown
Sidewalk:
Color: Standard Gray Concrete
Joint: Sawcut Scoring Joint
Finish: Medium Broom
Accent Band/Street Corner:
Interlocking Pavers set on
Concrete sub-grade
MFR: Basalite or equal
Size: 4 x 8 x 2-3/8” thickness
Color: as shown
Sidewalk:
Color: Integral Color Concrete
Pebble by Davis Colors
Joint: Sawcut Scoring Joint
Finish: Medium Broom
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
VILLAGE CORE - SITE FURNISHINGS
MFR: Iron Age Designs
Model: Oblio – ADA compliant
Frame: “E” Frame Installation
Size: 4’ x 8’ Rectangular
Material: Cast Iron
Finish: Natural Raw Finish
MFR: Iron Age Designs
Model: Locust – ADA compliant
Frame: “E” Frame Installation
Size: 4’ x 8’ or 4’ x 6’ Rectangular
Material: Cast Iron
Finish: Natural Raw Finish
Boulevard and Avenue Main Street
TREE GRATE
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
Boulevard and Avenue Main Street
MFR: Forms and Surfaces
Model: Balance Bench with Logo/Branding Incorporated
Size: 6’ long
Material and Finish: Solid Cast Aluminum with
Powder Coat Finish
Arm Rest and Frame Color Finish: Powder Coated
with Slate Texture
Seat and Back Color Finish: Powder Coated with Aluminum Texture or Cream Texture
Mounting: Surface Mount
MFR: Landscape Forms
Model: Plainwell
Size: 72” long (25” x 72” x32”)
Seating and Back Slats: IPE
Arm Rest and Frame Color Finish: Powder Coat Titanium
Mounting: Surface Mount
BENCH
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
MFR: Forms and Surfaces
Model: Dispatch Litter & Recycling Receptacle with Logo/ Branding Incorporated
Model: SLDIS-220, 40 gallons (20 gallons each side)
Top Lide Color Finish: Powder Coated with Slate Texture Body Slats Color Finish: Powder Coated with Aluminum Texture or Cream Texture.
Mounting: Surface Mount
MFR: Forms and Surfaces
Model: Poe Litter Receptacle, Side Opening
Size: 34 gallon
Material and Finish: Cast and Extruded Aluminum
Mounting: Surface Mount
Boulevard and Avenue Main Street
TRASH RECEPTACLE
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
Boulevard and Avenue Main Street
MFR: Forms and Surfaces
Model: Trio Bike Rack with Logo/Branding Incorporated
Material: Solid Cast Aluminum
Finish: Powder Coated with Aluminum Texture
Size: 12” x 33.5”H
Mounting: Surface with Embedded Anchors
MFR: Landscape Forms
Model: Bola Bike Rack
Material: Powdercoated Steel,
color fi nish to match
bench.
Size: 2” x 28” x 32”
Mounting: Embedded
MFR: Landscape Forms
Model: Ring Bike Rack
Material: Powdercoated Steel,
color fi nish to match
bench.
Size: 1.5” x 25” x 27”
Mounting: Embedded
BIKE RACK
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
VILLAGE CORE - STREET LIGHT
LANTERN LIGHT
CUSTOM CASTING AT
LIGHT POLE DORCHESTER POLES BANNER ARM
PLANTER BRACKET
STREET NAME BRACKET
Boulevard, Avenue and Main Street
Main Street
Accessories
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IMAGE BOXES
Redevelopment in contemporary architectural style
Credit: 601 Harbor Public Art Opportunities LORES by Slate Art Consulting 3 SITE ELEMENTS
Outside of the Village Core, Belmont is emphasizing a modern architectural style. Thus, the proposed street amenities embrace this emerging style with plank pavers and refined concrete finishes for hardscape, playful bench styles, recycling trash containers, and solar charging stations integrated into site furniture.
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
VILLAGE PERIMETER - PAVING MATERIALS
MFR: Basalite or equal
Model: Plank Pavers
Color: T.B.D.
MFR: Davis Color
Sawcut Integral Color Concrete
Color: T.B.D.
Finish: Topcast
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
VILLAGE CORE - SITE FURNISHINGS
MFR: Urban Accessories
Model: Cascade
Size: 4’ x 8’ Rectangular
Material: Ductile Iron
Finish: Rust Conditioner
MFR: Iron Age Designs
Model: Rain Heel Proof
Size: 4’ x 4’ or 4’ x 8’ Rectangular
Material: Cast Iron
Finish: Baked Oil Finish
TREE GRATE
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
MFR: InfraMarks Green Innovations
Model: Smart Solar Bench
MFR: INCLUDE
Model: Steora City Smart Bench
Art Benches
MFR: T.B.D.
BENCH
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
TRASH RECEPTACLES
MFR: MTR
Model: 650 Trash Containers
Size: 32 Gallon
Pattern: Birch Pattern
Color: T.B.D.
Finish: Powdercoat
MFR: MTR
Model: 2900 Series
Size: 32 Gallon
Pattern: Vinyl Graphics
Color: T.B.D.
Finish: Powdercoat
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3 SITE ELEMENTS
MFR: Forms and Surfaces
Model: Bike Garden Bike Rack
Mounting: Surface Mount
MFR: T.B.D.
Model: T.B.D.
Mounting: Surface Mount
MFR: Santa & Cole
Model: Tactil
Mounting: Surface Mount
BIKE RACKS
OTHER SITE FURNISHINGS
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4 STREET TREE MASTER PLAN
4 STREET TREE
MASTER PLAN
Street trees may be installed as part of a streetscape improvement project, or incrementally as new adjacent development occurs. The Street Tree Master Plan creates a distinct characteristic for each street by identifying a unifying tree species. Where more than one tree species is identified it is important that all the trees in a block are the same species. Accent trees may be used to highlight intersection or parklets along the street.
The tree palette is a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees. Larger canopy trees are proposed for use on the wide major corridors, while columnar trees would be used on the narrower streets.
All trees have been selected for their tolerance of urban conditions and local climate.
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4 STREET TREE MASTER PLAN
STREET TREE MASTER PLAN
Boulevard Tree - Ralston Ave
Arbutus marina
LEGEND
Boulevard Tree - El Camino Real
Platanus acerifolia ‘Columbia’
5th Street/6th Street
Pistachia chinensis
Main Street
Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong Gold’
Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’
Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’
Accent Trees
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tonto’
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’
Project scope area
Note:
1. Boulevard trees to be 36” box minumum.
2. Avenue trees to be 24” box minumum.
3. Main Street trees to be 24” box minumum.
Avenue Tree - Old County
Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’
Quercus shumardii
Avenue Tree - Elmer Street
Ulmus hybrid ‘Frontier’
HILLER ST
GRANADA ST
ELMER ST
OLD COUNTY RD
EL CAMINO REAL
HILL ST
FLASHNER LN
RALSTON AVE
EMMETT AVE
6TH ST
5TH ST
MASONIC WAY
WESSEX WAY
O’NEILL AVE
O’NEILL AVE
WALTERMIRE ST
BROADWAY
WALTERMIRE ST
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STREET TREE PALETTE
4 STREET TREE MASTER PLAN
5TH AVE./6TH AVE.
BOULEVARD TREE
MAIN STREET TREE ACCENT TREE
AVENUE TREE
Arbutus marina
Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong Gold’Lagerstroemia indica
‘Tonto’
Lagerstroemia indica
‘Muskogee’
Ulmus parvifolia
‘Drake’
Ulmus hybrid
‘Frontier’
Pistachia chinensis
Platanus acerifolia
‘Columbia’
Acer rubrum
‘October Glory’
Zelkova serrata
‘Musashino’
Quercus shumardii
Strawberry Tree
Armstrong Gold Maple Tonto Crape Myrtle Muskogee Crape
Myrtle
‘Drake’ Chinese Elm Frontier Elm
Chinese pistache
London Plane Tree
October Glory Maple Musashino Columnar
Zelkova
Shumard oak
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Council Agena Item 11
Council Agenda Item 11
Matter of Council
Interest/Clarification
Meeting Date: October 25, 2022
Councilmember(s): Julia Mates and Charles Stone
Item Title: Discussion of School Crossing Guard Pilot Program at Carlmont High School Description of Issue/Request:
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.
As part of the City’s Strategic Plan, it is the goal of the City to promote mobility, walking and biking throughout the community in a safe manner. The city and local school districts often collaborate with one another to accomplish this objective.
Over the years the City has worked through multi-jurisdictional committees to recommend solutions to various traffic concerns involving pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular circulation issues through the Alameda de las Pulgas/San Carlos Avenue corridor in the vicinity of Carlmont High School and Tierra Linda Middle School.
During the school year, the corridor is heavily congested in the area due to traffic accessing Carlmont High School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Charles Armstrong School, and Tierra Linda Middle School. In the AM peak hour, southbound queues on Alameda de Las Pulgas extend from Carlmont Drive to hundreds of feet east of Dartmouth Avenue, while northbound queues extend from Dartmouth Avenue to nearly Carlmont Drive.
Pedestrians at school bell times are abundant as they walk to/from home or transit and are dropped off and picked up along nearby streets. Pedestrian crossing is worse at the stop-sign controlled intersections along Alameda de Las Pulgas where drivers and pedestrians must understand and apply right of way rules, often resulting in delays and confusion as users wait for others who are waiting for them.
In 2016 The Alameda de las Pulgas/San Carlos Avenue Corridor Study was approved by the Cities of Belmont and San Carlos, and endorsed by San Carlos School District and SUHSD.
While the implementation of the study, already in design, will provide improved safety measures and pedestrian facilities; providing crossing guards will improve pedestrian crossings by organizing them into groups for crossing efficiency, student safety and to minimize disruption to the traffic flow on the ADLP corridor
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Council Agena Item 11
Council Agenda Item 11
Matter of Council
Interest/Clarification
Approximately how much staff involvement will this item take? This would likely involve reaching an agreement and cost sharing with other agency partners and creating an MOU.
Financial Implications?
Implementing a program of this nature may cost up to $50,000 and may be shared among the partner agencies and will be subject to future Council approval.
How time sensitive is this issue?
While there is no imminent danger to public health, research and development of program options should be done in a timely manner.
General Plan/Vision Statement.
This measure would be consistent with the Council’s past efforts to support the General Plan’s mobility objectives.
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