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MEETING MINUTES OF CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL AND BELMONT FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Latimerlo, Pang-Maganaris, McCune, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Hurt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Matt Turturici, Deputy Chief San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rennie stated that no closed session was held.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor Mates read the proclamation and presented it to ShaRon Heath and the members of Voice of Recovery. Ms. Heath thanked the Council for recognizing Black History Month.
Proclamation Honoring George Metropulos
Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
Belmont Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights
Danielle Giuliacci Parks and Recreation Youth and Teen Recreation Coordinator, provided an overview of the program, defining it’s purpose and intent. She outlined next steps, stating that the Bill of Rights will be piloted in the Belmont Youth Summer Program CAMP SOAR 2023. He noted that the program is fluid and subject to amendments as it is implemented.
Councilmembers provided positive feedback and made suggestions to reach out to local schools for advocacy.
Public Comments provided by Givliano Carlini and Thalia.
Mayor Mates concluded the presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Comments provided by Givliano Carlini commented on the modes of transportation on Alameda de las Pulgas.
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COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember McCune commented on recent meetings he was absent from due to work related commitments; he noted regret not having the opportunity to vote on the Housing Element. He commented a Comcast outage which caused disruption with communications channels earlier in the day.
Councilmember Latimerlo, commented that the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum remains open until end of February.
Mayor Mates announced the open recruitment for the Measure I Committee, she thanked the community for participation in at community events including the Lunar New Year celebration, Sweetheart dance, and students who submitted their writings for the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Poetry Contest, and reminded the community visit the City’s website for upcoming events.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Resolution 2023-011 Finding That The COVID-19 Statewide Emergency Remains In Effect To The End Of The Month 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
Approved Minutes of City Council Special and Regular Meeting December 13, 202,2 City Council Special and Regular Meeting January 24, 2023, City Council Special and Regular Meeting January 30, 2023, City Council Special Meeting – Commission Interviews 1st Round January 31, 2023, BFPD Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022, BFPD Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023, BFPD Meeting Minutes January 24, 2023
Approved Monthly Financial Reports - December
Approved FY 2024 Budget Calendar
Approved Annual Investment Policy
Resolution 2023-012 Approving Plans And Specifications, Authorizing Advertisement For Sealed Bids, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Lowest Responsible Bidder For An Amount Not To Exceed $410,000 Plus A Ten Percent Construction Contingency For The Davey Glen Americans With Disabilities Act Upgrades Project, City Contract Number 2023-621, And (2) Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Task Order With Pavement Engineering, Inc. To Provide Construction Support Services For The Davey Glen Americans With Disabilities Act Upgrades Project For An Amount Not To Exceed $123,495 Resolution 2023-013 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Task Order With Parisi Transportation Consulting To Provide Design, And Construction Support Services For The Belmont Village Bike And Pedestrian Project For An Amount Not To Exceed $115,320 Resolution 2023-014 Approving Plans And Specifications, Authorizing Advertisement For Sealed Bids, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With The Lowest Responsible Bidder For An Amount Not To Exceed $85,000 Plus A Fifteen Percent Construction Contingency For The Demolition Of City Owned Properties Located At El Camino Real At Hill Street, APN’s 045- 163-070, 045-162-070, 045-162-080, 045-162-090, CCCN 2022-017 Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
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Resolution 2023-015 approving side letter agreement #2 between the City of Belmont and AFSCME Local 829, amending and replacing provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and AFSCME related to wages, certification pay and health care benefits Resolution 2023-016 (1) approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for sealed bids, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for an amount not to exceed $960,300 with a 10% construction contingency, (2) approving a task order for construction management services with Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI) for an amount not to exceed $199,170, and (3) approving appropriation of $886,190 from Sewer Collections Fund balance to Project 7074: Residential Gravity Replacement (Account 503-3-730-7074-9030) to cover the cost of construction and CM/Inspection services for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, City Contract Number 2023-620
Public Comments provided by, Givliano Carlini and Thalia In response to Councilmember Latimerlo, Public Works Director Brown explained the function of a Hawk Signal.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and Seconded by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris the Consent Business was approved by a roll call vote. (4-1, Hurt absent)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopt resolution making certain findings under Public Health and Safety Code Section 33433 for disposition of public property
Economic Development and Housing Manager Rose provided a brief background on the four parcels located on El Camino Real, on either side of Hill Street, noting that the City acquired the properties in 2009 and 2010 using monies earmarked for affordable housing. She explained that the City is disposing the assets to comply with housing law to build more affordable housing units.
Mayor Mates opened the public hearing no members of the public came forward.
Mayor Mates closed the public hearing.
ACTION: On a motion made by Council McCune and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo Resolution 2023-017 Making Certain Findings Under Public Health and Safety Code Section 33433 for Disposition of Public Property Located on El Camino Real at Hill Street (APN’s 045- 163-070, 045-162-070, 045-162-080, 045-162-090) was approved by roll call vote. ( 4-1, Hurt absent)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Annual Transportation and Mobility Update for 2022
Public Works Director brown provide and update from the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee.
He explained the function of the committee and accomplishments in 2022.
Mayor Mates closed the item.
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BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
None
Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui stated that the opportunity to file FEMA and local claims for property damage from the earlier winter storms is concluding. He reminded residents that some local open space trails remain closed for evaluation and repair. He announced that more spots are available for the second annual police academy and that the SMC Fire is offering a community response training (CERT).
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:00 PM