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
A. Proclamation Declaring the Month of April National Poetry Month
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
MEETING PARTICIPATION:
The meeting will be broadcast live to Belmont residents on Comcast Cable Channel 27, streamed live via the City’s website at www.Belmont.gov. The public may also attend the meeting in the Chambers and address the Council from the Chambers.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public may provide comments by joining the meeting via Zoom: visit https://belmont-gov.zoom.us/ select “Join” and enter Meeting ID: 95745673035. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak. You may rename your profile if you wish to remain anonymous.
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If you wish to submit written public comment, you may send an email to [email protected] before the council considers the item. Please indicate the agenda item topic or agenda item number you wish to comment on in your email’s subject line. Any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the publication of the agenda through the meeting date will be made part of the meeting record but will not be read during the Council meeting.
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
6. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Monthly Financial Reports - February
C. Personnel Designation When Seeking Financial Assistance following a Disaster D. Award of Contract to Bear Electric Solutions Inc. for the Ralston Avenue Adaptive Signal Control Technology System Project, Cabinet Relocation E. Authorize Participation in Upcoming and Future National Opioid Litigation Settlements
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 City Council and Fire Protection meeting minutes as presented.
Attachment(s):
City Council Regular Meeting February 28, 20232
City Council Special Meeting March 2, 2023-Strategic Workshop BFPD Meeting Minutes February 28.2023
City Council Special and Regular Meeting March 14, 2023 BFPD Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023
Recommendation: Motion to Receive Monthly Financial Reports Attachment(s):
Monthly Financial Reports - February
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Designating Personnel to Act as an Agent for the City of Belmont and the Belmont Fire Protection District (BFPD) when seeking Financial Assistance after a Disaster
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Cal-OES-130-Resolution
Personnel Designation When Seeking Financial Assistance following a Disaster - Fire District Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding the contract to Bear Electric Solutions Inc. for $355,000, plus a ten percent construction contingency of $35,500, for a total amount not to exceed $390,500 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Bear Electric Solutions Inc. for the Ralston Avenue Adaptive Signal Control Technology System Project, Cabinet Relocation, City Contract Number 2023-623
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Recommendation:
F. Proclamation of Local Emergency From Continuing Storms
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Standard Conditions of Approval for Large Development Projects Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents for the City of Belmont to participate in upcoming and future National Prescription Opiate Litigation Settlements
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution:
(1) ratifying the director of emergency services’ proclamation of local emergency and proclaiming a local emergency due to recent and on-going storms and high wind, (2) approving the order of succession for the director of emergency services as set for in the director’s proclamation,
(3) Authorizing the city manager to execute and file applications and agreements for the city to receive state or federal financial assistance and to execute any applications or agreements on behalf of or for the purpose of authorizing or assisting the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in obtaining state or federal financial assistance related to this local emergency. (4) Requesting that the Governor of California include the city and the Belmont Fire Protection District in state emergency declarations and that the city and district be included in federal emergency declarations, that the Governor waive regulations that may hinder the response and recovery efforts, and make available to the City of Belmont, the District and all eligible community members, businesses and service providers all relevant state and federal disaster assistance funds including California Disaster Assistance Act and State Private Nonprofit Organization Assistance Program funds
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
City Manager's Emergency Proclamation
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: Adopt a resolution adopting a list of standard conditions of approval for large development projects. Provide direction to staff regarding the update process for revisions to the adopted list.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Mitigation Measure Standard COA Agreement Form
10. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
11. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
12. ADJOURNMENT
Standard Conditions of Approval
PC Reso
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.
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Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at:www.belmont.gov. All staf reports will be posted to 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.