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. Domestic Violence Month Proclamation
B. San Mateo County Library Annual Report
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
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C. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
B. Monthly Financial Reports - August 2023
C. 2244 Semeria Avenue Permanent Encroachment Agreement D. Agreement for Forester Consultant Services under CAL FIRE Fuel Reduction Grant E. Craftwater Engineering Agreement Amendment
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: Consider modifications and approve minutes Attachment(s):
October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting
BFPD October 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Motion to Approve Monthly Financial Report Attachment(s):
Monthly Financial Report - August 2023
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Encroachment Agreement for Retaining Walls within the Public Right-of-Way at 2244 Semeria Avenue (APN 044-024- 100)
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
2244 Semeria Permanent Encroachment Agreement
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a services agreement with Dudek to conduct environmental review, develop fuel treatment prescriptions, and prepare maps for the CAL FIRE grant-funded fuel reduction project in the amount of $83,926 including contingency
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Proposal
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second amendment to the contract with Craftwater Engineering, Inc., for additional services including preparation of a focused environmental impact report (EIR) for an additional F. 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Adoption
G. Annexation of 604-610 Harbor Boulevard
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. General Plan Amendment and City Services Community Facilities District Local Goals and Polices
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Emergency Contract Authorization for Repairs at 550 Island Parkway amount of $213,061, for a total contract cost to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,211,465 Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Scope of Work
Recommendation: Motion to approve 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Attachment(s):
Staff Report
2023 Strategic Plan Update
2023 Strategic Plan Update Summary
2023-2027 Strategic Plan Dashboard
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing a property tax exchange before annexation regarding property located at 604 through 610 Harbor Boulevard (APN’s 046-032-030, 046- 032-040, 046-032-080, and 046-032-090), easterly portion of Old County Road right-of-way, and northerly half of Harbor Boulevard right-of-way to the center line and approving a settlement agreement for the project
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Annexation Study provided by RSG
LAFCo Documents
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution amending the Land Use Element of the 2035 General Plan augmenting existing fiscal neutrality policy for new development and including a Community Facilities District (CFD) as an option for new development to achieve fiscal neutrality and finding the amendment consistent with the 2035 General Plan EIR and no further environmental documentation is requirement; and (2) Adopt a resolution adopting Local Goals and Policies for the purpose of forming a CFD and finding that activity is not a project subject to CEQA under CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) Attachment(s):
Staff Report
General Plan Amendment Resolution
Local Goals and Policies Adoption Resolution
2022 Fiscal Impact Analysis
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 by at least four-fifths vote finding an emergency under B. Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Status Update
10. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
11. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
12. ADJOURNMENT
Public Contract Code section 22050, authorizing procurement of necessary equipment, supplies and services without giving notice for bids, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Emergency Restoration Company, Inc. for restoration services at 550 Island Parkway for an additional $122,461.48, plus a 10% contingency, for a total amount of $134,707.63, bringing the total contract agreement not-to-exceed to $172,084.96 and authorizing $134,707.63 appropriation from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Fund for this project
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Proposal
Recommendation: Receive an update on the status of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. This is an informational report, and no action is required.
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Presentation
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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