Combined Agency Meeting Minutes
Special and Regular Meetings of
December 12,2023
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL AND
BELMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023,
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Latimerlo, McCune, Mates
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Pang-Maganaris, Hurt
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Beautiful Belmont Awards
Mayor Mates presented awards to:
Commercial Category
Tacos El Grullense
Residential
890 Laurel
2280 Ralston Avenue, owner Tony Askari
1661 Ralston Avenue, owner Ari David Phillip
1220 Judson Street owners, Reed & Jen McBride
Presentation of Community Service Award
Mayor Mates recognized the following individuals for their exemplary impacts to the Belmont Community:
Carri Chang Pang, Adele Della Santina, Mike Fabel, Huan Phan, Ilona Holcomb ADJOURNMENT to reception and regular meeting at this time being 6:45 p.m.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Latimerlo, McCune, Mates
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Pang-Maganaris, Hurt
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by: Cathy Wright
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No closed session on the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
HIP Housing Presentation of Calendar Art Participants and Annual Update Lauren Boro, Board of Directors HIP Housing, provided an updated on the affordable housing programs provided by HIP Housing. She introduced Belmont resident Zoey Wang one of 13 winners of the annual HIP Housing Calendar Art Contest.
Mayor Mates presented Ms. Wang with a certificate of recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Joan Dentler thanked the Belmont Police Departments actions at a disturbance at her home earlier in the week.
Norm Terello, commented on the services available from Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP).
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers commented on upcoming holiday events.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Minutes of City Council Special and Regular Meeting November 28, 2023, and BFPD November 28, 2023
Monthly Financial Reports - October 2023
Ordinance 2023-1174 to amend the Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-3 to increase the salary of city council members from $390 per month to $950 per month as authorized by Government Code Section 36516 and the elected mayor is to receive the same salary as a member of the city council plus an additional amount equal to 10% percent of the salary. The salary change would be effective following the next regular election in November 2024.
Resolution 2023-098 authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the service agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc. to provide building inspection services.
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Resolution 2023-99 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Regional Commercial (RC) General Plan/Zoning Text Amendment Environmental Services
Resolution 2023-100 accepting the work and authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Completion for the Ralston Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Contract Number 2023-622 Resolution 2023-101 approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for sealed bids, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for an amount not to exceed $2,537,500 plus a ten percent construction contingency for an amount notto-exceed $2,791,250, and authorize an engineering services agreement with BKF Engineers for bidding and construction support engineering services associated with the Hiller Lift Station Capacity Enhancement Project (CCN 2024-629) in the amount of $240,000
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Harbor Industrial Sewer Maintenance District (HISMD) to evaluate the feasibility of the City assuming responsibility for the conveyance and treatment of sewer services in the Harbor Industrial Area
City Attorney noted that since Councilmember Latimerlo will be recused from voting on this item due to a conflict with her residence in proximity to the project resulting in a lack of quorum for the vote, the item will be removed and returned to a subsequent meeting for adoption.
City Attorney read the title of Ordinance 2023-1174.
ACTION:
On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo the Consent Business was approved as amended by a roll call vote (3-0 Pang-Maganaris, Hurt absent).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
Council Year End Presentation
Mayor Mates provided an overview brief 2023 year in review noting major accomplishments in the five council strategic focus areas those areas including continued strides the City is making in providing affordable housing and numerous community programs brought back after the COVID19 pandemic hiatus.
Appointment of Vice Mayor and Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2024
ACTION: On a motion made by Mayor Mates and seconded by Councilmember McCune Councilmember Latimerlo was appointed Vice Mayor for 2024 by a roll call vote (3-0 PangMaganaris, Hurt absent).
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City Clerk Plut administered the Oath or Office to Vice Mayor Latimerlo.
Consider Changes to and Motion To Approve The City Council Intergovernmental Assignments For Calendar Year 2024
Councilmembers provided updates on their assignments.
Public Comment
Joan Dentler State Senator Beckers Office offered appreciation to outgoing Vice-Mayor Hurt and congratulated newly appointed Vice Mayor Latimerlo.
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 thanked the Council for a successful 2024 and wished all a Happy Holiday Season.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None.
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk