MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL AND BELMONT
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING City Council Chambers City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER 7:05 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Pang Maganaris, McCune, Hurt, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Latimerlo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by AYSO 12UB President’s Cup Winners
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No closed session on the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day
The Mayor read the proclamation.
AYSO 12UB - President’s Cup Recognition
AYSO Reginal Commissioner provided a background on the season and introduced the team members.
The Mayor presented the players with certificates of recognition for their accomplishments.
Belmont Library Update
Ana Koch, Belmont Library Manager provided an update on a City of Belmont and Library Partnership for Teen and Senior Tech Program.
Librarian David Vargas, provided an overview of an interim Makerspace program at the library.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Victor Garza commented regarding his property on Alhambra Drive in the City.
Amar Desai commented regarding his property on Naughton Avenue in the City.
Robin Gonsalves Schreier provided comments on her late Father and past Belmont Mayor and Councilmember Frank Gonsalves.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mates commented on the passing of past Mayor and Councilmember Frank Gonsalves and past City Treasurer and Measure I Committee Member, and strong advocate and leader in the Belmont Community.
She commented on the tragic loss of nine members of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army, she called out the names of the individuals: Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, Cpl. Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, Sgt. Isaacjohn Gayo, Staff Sgt.
Joshua C. Gore, Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, Staff Sgt. Taylor Mitchell, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, Sgt. David Solinas Jr.
Mayor Mates announced that the Belmont Police department is recognizing Autism Awareness Month. She announced events celebrating Poetry Month. She thanked staff for a successful Egg Hunt Adventure which generated a large turnout from the community. She announced the upcoming conversation on fentanyl.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Approved minutes of City Council Regular Meeting, March 28, 2023 and BFPD Meeting, March 28, 2023
Resolution 2023-035 Opposing Initiative No. 21-0042a1, The Taxpayer Protection And Government Accountability Act
Resolution 20223-36 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Fund Transfer Agreement For The Alameda De Las Pulgas Corridor Improvement Project Between The California Department Of Transportation And The City Of Belmont
Resolution 2023-037 Approving Establishment Of 1) A No-Parking Zone (Red Zone) On Maywood Drive At Ralston Avenue; 2) No-Parking Zones (Red Zones) On The Curb Returns At The Intersections Of Hallmark Drive And Soho Circle, Paddington Court, Wakefield Drive, The Intersection Of Somerset Drive And Wakefield Drive (South Side Only), And Leigh Way At Hallmark Drive And Somerset Drive; 3) A No-Parking Zone (Red Zone) On Monserat Avenue At Cipriani Boulevard In Front Of 2736 Monserat Avenue; 4) A Residential On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces Administrative Policy
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and Seconded by Councilmember McCune the Consent Business was approved as presented by a roll call vote (4-1 Latimerlo absent) PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2022 and Housing Successor Annual Report FY 2022
Economic Development and Housing Manager Rose noted that the city completed an 8-year cycle.
The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) 5th cycle covers the years 2015 through 2022 She noted that following the 2017 General Plan and Village Specific Update Belmont has experienced a housing development success adding seven hundred thirty-two new units. She noted that ADU units are on the rise with more simplified permitting process. She provided an update on upcoming permitted developments including more affordable units for the lower income demographic. Ms. Rose noted that the City has met all Housing Successor reporting.
No persons came forward to speak.
Council concurred to accept the Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2022 and the Housing Successor Annual Report FY 2022 and directed staff to transmit the reports to the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to Join a Multi-Jurisdictional Safety Element and Authorization of Project Funding
Economic Development and Housing Manager Rose provided an overview of the General Plan Safety Element, she noted that the complexity of the safety elements have increased, and listed areas that the State of California is requiring updates including flood and fire hazard information and climate adaptation and resiliency.
She explained that the update will bring Belmont’s Element to full compliance in with climate change adaptation and evacuation planning. She noted that the City is collaborating with the San Mateo County which includes the County Of San Mateo, the municipalities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, San Bruno as agency participants for grater efficiently.
Ms. Rose concluded her presentation requesting that the Council not take action this evening on authorizing the memorandum of understanding (MOU) due to the need of finalizing certain details included in the project.
In response to council questions Mrs. Rose explained that the County of San Mateo will conduct outreach to obtain feedback from impacted areas in the Belmont Harbor Industrial Area (HIA).
City Manager Oskoui stated the safety elements update position the City for future funding opportunities.
No public comment provided.
ACTION: Item continued to subsequent Council meeting.
Belmont Strategic Communications and Community Engagement Update Communications and Engagement Specialist Benz provided update on the City of Belmont's strategic communications and community engagement efforts since implementation. She briefly identified elements of the new Belmont brand.
No public comments provided.
Council discussion ensued and Council concurred to continue to identify ways to reach those that do not default to electronic media.
BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their IGR’s.
Verbal report from City Manager
City Attorney Oskoui acknowledged Telecommunicator Week and thanked the Belmont dispatch team for their dedication to the community. He announced the upcoming restaurant we and welcomed the new restaurant in Belmont, Tacos El Grullense.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None
ADJOURNMENT at this being 8:30 pm in a moment of silence in memory of Frank Gonsalves, the Nine Members of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army, and John Violet.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk