MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL AND
BELMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
City Council Chambers City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California and ZOOM CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: McCune, Latimerlo, Pang-Maganaris, Hurt, Mates
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by the members of the AYSO Belmont 10UG Team
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No closed session held.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of AYSO Belmont 10UG Team
AYSO Commissioner Lyford thanked the Council for recognizing the Team.
Mayor Mates presented the team members with certificates of recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No members of the public came forward to speak.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember McCune reminded residents to be aware of phone and internet solicitors.
Mayor Mates recognized staff, and those involved for their efforts during the recent winter storm events. She highlighted resources available to the public and reminded residents to respect safety signage placed at park entrances and certain roads and streets. She outlined upcoming community events.
Councilmember Hurt announced the upcoming commission recruitment deadline.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Resolution 2023-01 finding that the COVID-19 Statewide Emergency remains in effect and that state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing and directing the Council’s Citizen Advisory Bodies to make consistent findings Resolution 2023-02 Ratifying the Proclamation if a Local Emergency by the Director of Emergency Services Related to the 2023 Winter Storms, Ratifying the Director’s Order of Succession, and Proclaiming a Local Emergency
Accepted November Monthly Financial Reports
Public Comment
Comments regarding virtual meetings and recent storm issues provided by an unidentified caller.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember McCune the Consent Business items were unanimously approved by a roll call vote. (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2022 California Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes with local Amendments, and the 2022 California Fire Code as Amended by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
Community Development Director de Melo provided an overview of the code amendments, he explained that the item was introduced at a November 2022 meeting and the action required at this meeting is routine public hearing and second reading of the ordinance.
City Attorney Rennie read the title of the Ordinance
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Councilmember Hurt Resolution 2023-003 making Express Findings That Modifications To The 2022 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, And Residential Codes By Reference As Amended, And Ratifying The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Fire Code Adopting And Amending The 2022 California Fire Code And 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code Are Reasonably Necessary Due to Local Conditions; and,
Ordinance 2023-1169 Adopting The 2022 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, And Residential Codes By Reference As Amended, And Ratifying The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Fire Code Adopting And Amending The 2022 California Fire Code And 2021 International Wildland Urban Interface Code were unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0). 2022 Energy Reach/EV (Electric Vehicle) Infrastructure Code Amendments Community Development Director de Melo provided an overview of the code amendments. He noted that the Council first adopted the REACH codes in June of 2022, he further explained that per Council direction amendments were introduced in December 2022 and before the Council tonight for adoption.
Public Comment
Bruce Nagel and Natasha provided comments. Written correspondence provided by Jennifer Hennings.
City Attorney Rennie read the title of the ordinance.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo Resolution 2023-004 Making Express Findings Adopting the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code by Reference as Amended With Local Reach Energy Standards Reasonably Necessary Due to Local Conditions; and,
Ordinance 2023-1170 adopting The 2022 California Green Building Standards Code By Reference as Amended with Local Reach Standards were approved, by roll call vote (4-1 McCune no)
GENERAL BUSINESS
None
BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their IGR assignments.
Verbal report from City Manager (Including an update the storm events) City Manager Oskoui provided an update on the recent winter storm events and offered gratitude to staff and volunteer efforts.
Public Comment
Comments provided by an unidentified caller.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None
Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2023 Council made assignments to the Intergovernmental boards and committees, during their deliberation the Council retired the following committees:
Berrett Community Center Ad hoc Committee
Chrystal Springs Cross Country Course Ad-hoc Subcommittee Economic Development Ad hoc Committee
Short-Term Rentals Ad-hoc Subcommittee
Public Comment
Natasha commented on the SFO Roundtable item on the IGR list.
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:55 PM.
Mayor Mates adjourned the meeting in memory of Manuela Hiwa Hiwa Alohanani; stating, “’Mannie’ passed away in December; She was a fixture in Belmont and loved this city.
She moved over here from Hawai'i when she was just four years old and went through our school system, encountering and overcoming many challenges during a time when the color of her skin was not widely accepted. A timeless and seasoned hula dancer she is remembered fondly by many in our community. We wish her family and friends our deepest sympathy.” Mayor Mates asked for a moment of silence.
Jozi Plut
City Clerk