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. County Child Care Report
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
Amended Agenda
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B. National Night Out Recap
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Monthly Financial Reports - June and July 2023
B. Response to Grand Jury Report on Bike Safety in San Mateo County C. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Contract Amendment D. Parks Division Reorganization, Revised Job Descriptions and Salary Schedule 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 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: Motion to Approve Monthly Financial Reports Attachment(s):
Monthly Financial Reports - June 2023
Monthly Financial Reports - July 2023
Recommendation: Approve the City of Belmont’s response letter to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report dated July 10, 2023 entitled Bike Safety in San Mateo County Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Grand Jury Report - July 2023
Grand Jury Report City of Belmont Response Letter
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the service agreement with The Z Bridge LLC for diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting for an additional $30,000 and a total not-to-exceed of $72,000 Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Consultant Proposal
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the creation of new job classification, Parks and Facilities Supervisor and the revision of Parks Manager, Senior Parks Maintenance Worker, and Parks Maintenance Worker I/II position descriptions to include “facilities” and revising the City’s Master Employee Pay Schedule, to include Parks and Facilities Supervisor, in accordance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
E. Creation of New Classification, Senior Permit Technician; Addition of Teacher’s Aide Job Description; and Revision of the Master Pay Schedule F. Revised Master Employee Pay Schedule
G. Replacement of Public Safety Portable Radios
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
B. General Plan Safety Element Update Project
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the creation of new job classification, Senior Permit Technician; addition of a Teacher’s Aide position job description; and revising the City’s Master Employee Pay Schedule to include Senior Permit Technician, in accordance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a revision to the City’s Master Employee Pay Schedule in accordance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the acquisition of public safety portable radios and associated equipment for a total amount not to exceed $162,854.36
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
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: Receive an update on the status of the City’s response to comments from the State Department of Housing and Community Development and provide direction on additional proposed programs to affirmatively further fair housing Attachment(s):
Staff Report
HCD Second Comment Letter
Summary of Responses to HCD Second Comment Letter
Recommendation: Accept report. No other action required at this time.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report Safety Element
Attachment A - State Law Affecting Safety Element
Attachment B - CSC
C. SB 1383 Resolution Approval of Local Assistance Grant and Update
10. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
11. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
12. ADJOURNMENT
Attachment C - Touch Points
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant for up to $75,000 and receive an update on compliance with CalRecycle SB 1383 regulations
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
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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