Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2022
MINUTES OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF CITY OF BELMONT CITY
COUNCIL AND BELMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Lieberman, Stone, Hurt, McCune, Mates
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman the Proclamations Honoring Congress Woman Jackie Speier and Assembly Member Kevin Mullin were moved to later in the meeting
Presentation of Beautiful Belmont Awards
Mayor Mates presented recognitions to the following awardees Commercial
Firehouse Square – 1300 El Camino Real - Phase One
Ladera Garden and Gifts, Carlmont Shopping Center
Residential
1221 Irwin Street - owners George & Roula Bartsiokas
1706 Pine Knoll Drive – owners Marianne Santaguida & Josh Powell 801 Holly Road – Shoreline Assets Group
Presentation of Community Service Award
Mayor Mates explained that the Belmont’s Community Service Award is designed to recognize a Belmont resident who has made significant impacts on the quality of life in Belmont. She explained the nomination process and recognized the following awardees:
Ardythe Andrews for her volunteer efforts in fundraising for Belmont schools, PTA and SchoolForce
Adele Carney for her work with Belmont Library
Lois Peterson for her volunteerism with the Homeless Cat Network in Belmont.
Bill and Diane Piedemonte - special Thank You for their generous contributions to the Belmont Rotary Scholarship fund
Adjournment at this time being 6:15 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Lieberman, Stone, Hurt, McCune, Mates Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by the Belmont Police Department Color Guard
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was not held.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Melissa Lukin, commented on the intersection of Ralston and Pullman.
Lauren Boro, Hip Housing, commented on the services provided by HIP Housing.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Hurt invited the public to an upcoming scoping plan on carbon neutrality meeting in Sacramento.
Councilmember Lieberman announced an adult hockey league in San Mateo.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Resolution 2022-120 finding that the COVID-19 statewide emergency remains in effect and that state and local officials continue to recommend measurements to promote social distancing and directing the Council's Citizen Advisory Bodies to make consistent findings.
Approved Meeting Minutes of BFPD 2022 and Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 29, 2022 as presented.
Resolution 2022- 121 accepting the work for the North Road Pump Station and Force Main Project construction, City Contract Number 2019-575, by Casey Construction, Inc. allowing for the filling of a Notice of Completion for the project.
Resolution 2022-122 accepting work and authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Completion for the Belmont Pavement Preservation Project, City Contract Number 2022-608, for a final contract cost of $625,908.75.
Resolution 20220-123 amending the Task Order #10 with MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS), for construction management and inspection services for the 815 Old County Road Sanitary Sewer Main Upgrade, for an additional amount of $184,000, bringing to a total amount not to exceed $381,314.
Resolution 2022-124 Amending the Council’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials.
Introduced 2022 Energy Reach & EV Infrastructure Code Amendments Ordinance and set a Public Hearing date for the Ordinance for January 10, 2023.
Resolution 2022-125 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Belmont and the Belmont Community Foundation.
Mayor Mates stated that she is recusing herself from vote on Resolution to 2022-125 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Belmont and the Belmont Community Foundation since she is currently on the foundation’s board.
City Manager Oskoui clarified that a final MOU will come before the Council for a vote at a later date.
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In response to Councilmember McCune, City Attorney Rennie stated that descriptive language defining council advisory bodies can be included in a future iteration on the Council Code of Conduct that is reflective to what is provided in the City Code.
Mayor Mates noted additional language to the Code of Conduct stating that the five Councilmembers representing the new election districts will continue to make decisions that are in the interest of the entire City.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember McCune the Consent Business was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. (5-0). Mayor Mates recused on the Belmont Community Foundation MOU.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
November 8, 2022, Regular Municipal Election Results
City Clerk Plut explained that county elections official Mark Church completed the canvass of the election returns. She noted that the Elections Code requires that the City Council take action to certify the election results.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman Resolution 2022-126 declaring the results of the regular municipal election held November 8, 2022, for Mayor-at-Large, Councilmembers in District 1 and 3, and Measure K was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
Council Reorganization including Oath of Office for Newly Elected Members, Selection of Vice Mayor for 2023 and Remarks from Outgoing Councilmembers Mayor Mates provided a brief 2022 year in review focusing on the five council strategic focus areas and noted major accomplishments in those areas throughout the year, including strides the City made in providing affordable housing. She highlighted the return of several City services put on hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Warren Lieberman
Mayor Mates read and presented a proclamation recognizing twenty years of outstanding public service provided by Councilmember Lieberman.
Comments provided by Councilmember Liberman’s wife Gracie and son Max as well as numerous members of the public and local dignitaries.
Congressman Kevin Mullin and Joan Dentler from the office of Senator Josh Becker presented Councilmember Lieberman with a legislative resolution.
Councilmembers provided comments in honor of Councilmember Lieberman’s public service.
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City Manager Oskoui provided comments in honor of Councilmember Lieberman’s service and presented a token of appreciation to his family on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Lieberman provided his outgoing remarks.
ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
Proclamation Honoring Congress Woman Jackie Speier
Mayor Mates read the proclamation recognizing the public service provided by Congresswoman Speier and especially as it relates to the City of Belmont and wished her a restful retirement. (Ms.
Speier was unable to attend)
Proclamation Honoring Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
Mayor Mates read the proclamation recognizing Assembly Member Kevin Mullin for public service and his efforts related to the City of Belmont. She congratulated him as member elect to the United States House of Representatives representing California’s Fifteenth Congressional District.
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Stone
Mayor Mates read and presented a proclamation recognizing outstanding public service provided by Councilmember Stone.
Comments provided by Councilmembers daughters Sara and Sophia as well as numerous members of the public and local dignitaries.
Congressman Kevin Mullin and Joan Dentler from the office of Senator Josh Becker presented a Councilmember Sone with a legislative resolution.
Councilmembers provided comments in honor of Councilmember Stone’s public service.
City Manager Oskoui provided comments in honor of Councilmember Stone’s service and presented a token of appreciation to his family on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Stone provided his outgoing remarks.
ACTION: On a motion made Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Lieberman the Meeting was extended by 30 minutes.
Council Reorganization
Congressman Elect Mullin administered the Oath of Office to Belmont’s First Mayor Elect Julia Mates.
City Manager Oskoui presented Mayor Mates with a mayor’s gavel.
Steven and Gary Pang-Maganaris administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Robin PangMaganaris representing Belmont’s District 3.
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Elly and Eli Latimerlo administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Gina Latimerlo representing Belmont’s District 1.
Councilmembers Latimerlo and Pang-Maganaris thanked their families and the Belmont community for the opportunity to serve.
Appointment of Vice Mayor
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and by roll call vote Resolution 2022- 127 Appointing Councilmember Hurt as Vice Mayor for 2023 was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
Mayor Mates provided comments of gratitude to the residents of Belmont, staff and colleagues and a brief overview of her Mayoral forecast for 2023.
RIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
None reported
Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui offered congratulations to the newly seated Council.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 10:30 pm
Jozi Plut
City Clerk