Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2023
MEETING MINUTES OF 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, OCTOBER 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBER PRESENT: Latimerlo, Pang-Maganaris, McCune, Hurt, Mates COUNCILMEMBES ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No closed session on this agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 9, 2023 Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
Gloria E. Gomez, Former Councilwoman for the Muwékma Ohlone Tribe accepted the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
William Blight commented on interactions with the Public Works department regarding a sewer line issue at his home.
John Presco commented on his ancestral connection to Belmont.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mates commented on the recent actions in Israel and reiterated that Belmont is a safe and inclusive community. She commented on upcoming events and programs offered to the Belmont Community.
Councilmember Pang-Maganaris commented on October being domestic prevention month and offered resources for those that may need them.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes of September 12, 2023, Council Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023, Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes September 12, 2023, BFPD Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023, BFPD Meeting Minutes
Ordinance 2023-1172 to amend Belmont City Code Chapter 32 “Minimum Wage” to add a catchup provision, round the minimum wage to the nearest five cents, and provide flexibility to the annual publishing timeline
Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2023
Resolution 2023-077 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Central Square Technologies, for a 3-year subscription/maintenance of the City’s cloud-based Community Development software solution, for an amount not to exceed $232,000 Resolution 2023-078 accepting the work for the San Juan Pump Station Slope Repair Project, City Contract Number 2019-579, by Brannon Corporation allowing for the filling of a Notice of Completion for the project
No members of the public came forward to speak.
City Attorney Rennie read the title of Ordinance 2023-1172 to amend Belmont City Code Chapter 32 “Minimum Wage” to add a catch-up provision, round the minimum wage to the nearest five cents, and provide flexibility to the annual publishing timeline ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris the Consent Business was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS-None
GENERAL BUSINESS
Storm Drainage Master Plan Update and Contract Amendment Public Works Director Brown stated that the last update to the Storm Drainage plan was in 2009 he noted that Belmont’s is in need of update and although the current plan performs well as demonstrated in the last winter storms, he further explained that when overtaxed some issues do occur.
He introduced City consultants Straley and Sui, Wood Rodgers and noted that in addition to receiving the storm mater plan update the Council will consider an amendment to the contract for services with Wood Rogers for additional services related to the Harbor area bypass to aide with flood control.
City Consultant Straley provided an overview of the Stormwater Master Plan planning. She provided an overview of the CIP recommendations and prioritization. She explained funding options. She outlined next steps beginning in early 2024; including conducting property fee survey, community outreach and return to council for completed plan acceptance.
Council deliberation ensued,
Mr. Sui explained that prioritization is being further evaluated and noted that the flood risk cost ration approach is the technical factor when apply for grant funding he further explained that subsequent factors will be accounted for in the ranking system. He noted that the likelihood receive grant funding is high.
City Manager Oskoui stated that several funding sources will be explored to fund the stormwater CIP. He noted that tonight is a first step in the process and more conversation and outreach will be conducted before a plan is finalized for Council adoption.
Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2023
No members of the public came forward to speak.
ACTION: On a motion made by Vice Mayor Hurt and seconded by Councilmember McCune Resolution 2023-079 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to an agreement with Wood Rodgers for the engineering services to include additional scope of work for an additional amount of $66,150 for the Stormwater Master Plan Update and Program Support Services bringing the total contract amount to a not-to-exceed $603,175 was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their assignments.
Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui invited the public to check the City’s website for upcoming October and November Community events.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 7:50 p.m. in memory of California Senator Diane Feinstein and Julie Meade Carlmont High School Alumni and Coach.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk