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March 12, 2024
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MEETING MINUTES OF 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, MARCH 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: McCune, Hurt, Pang-Maganaris, Latimerlo, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Police Chief Stenquist and Fire Deputy Chief Marshall.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No Closed session on this agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Oath of Office for Belmont Police Personnel, City Staff and Introduction of San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Fire Marshall
City Clerk Plut introduced and administered the oath of office to, newly appointed Deputy City Clerk, Mara Perez.
Police Chief Stenquist introduced New Officer Viktoria Plut, and newly promoted officers, Corporal James O’Connor, Sargent Daniel Friedman, Captain Andrew Armando.
Family members pinned badges on the Officers. City Clerk Put administered the Oath of Office.
Deputy Fire Chief Marshall introduced newly appointed San Mateo Consolidated Fire Marshall Carissa Workman.
Mayor Mates recognized Deputy Chief Marshall on his award of the Charles Gray Memorial award for outstanding service to NorCal Fire Prevention Officers.
Proclamation Celebrating Woman's History Month
Mayor Mates read the Woman’s Month Proclamation “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”.
Carlmont Student Group – Belmont for DEI members, Kara Kim – Zoom, Arianna Zhu, Elaine Jiang, Katherine Zhang, Isabella Zarzar commented on projects the group is involved in.
Proclamation Celebrating Samaritan House 50 Years of Serving the People of San Mateo Mayor Mates read the proclamation. Alec Raffin Chief Operations Officer of Samaritan House thanked the Council for recognizing Samaritan House 50th anniversary and supporting the work of the organization.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Joanne Adamkewicz commented on Zoom camera issues.
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Pat Cuviello commented on invasive plant species in the open space.
Jaqueline Puccini commented on equal field access to boy and girl sports leagues.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers commented on community events they attended, and various upcoming annual and new events in the Belmont Community.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Minutes BFPD February 13, 2024, Special Meeting City Council February 20, 2024, March 5, 2024, March 6,2024 (Comm Interview)
Monthly Financial Reports - January 2024
Ordinance 2024- 11 amending the Boards and Commission Ordinance including augmenting the description of the role of and appointment process for advisory bodies and nature of appointments among other modifications
Resolution 2024- 14 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for an amount not to exceed $164,715 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Resolution 2024-15 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $167,945 for design, bid, and construction support services for the Salson Trail Storm Damage Repair Project.
Resolution 2024-16 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute services agreements with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. totaling an amount not-to-exceed $73,792 ACTION: City attorney Rennie read the title of the Ordinance 2024-1178.
On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember McCune the consent business items were unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
Review an Adoption of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and the Environmental Impact Report Addendum to the 2035 General Plan
Parks and Recreation Director Shearer stated that the Parks Recreation Open Space Master Plan (PROS) is recommended for adoption by the parks and recreation commission at its February meeting. She noted that Belmont PROS was last completed in 1992.
Linda Gates, City Consultant, Gates and Associates and Leslie Lazaroti, WRA provided an update on the plan’s framework, recommendations, the EIR Addendum and next steps. She concluded the presentation with a recommendation for adoption of a resolution to approve the PROS Plan and CEQA Addendum.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the specifics of the EIR, inclusive parks, and public art.
Comments in support of the PROS plan provided by the following members of the public:
Thad Block, Scott Hill, Henry, Oliver Collick, Paul Sheng E-mail also comments received.
Council concurred to support the moving forward with next steps and included discussion on following up with operational detail including policy on single use trails, electric bikes, stewardship, art in nature, equal distribution of parks, merging of climate action plan and master art plan, including a historical background.
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ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris Resolution 2024-17 to approve the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and an Addendum to the previously approved adopted Environmental Impact Report developed for the City's 2035 General Plan was unanimously approved by a role call vote (5-0).
RECESS 8:45 PM
RECONVENE: 8:50 PM
Appointment to City Commission and Committee
Councilmembers briefly discussed the staggered length of service and the number of applicants to appoint to the planning and parks and recreation commission. Council concurred to make appoints to a 7-member planning commission from the previous 5 member.
No public comment received.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Latimerlo and seconded by Councilmember PangMaganaris the following individuals were appointed, Planning Commission:
David Kramer, 3-year appointment
Nathan Majeski, 3-year appointment
Joanne Adamkewicz, 2-year appointment
Cherry Twigg, 2-year appointment
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Austin Lee, 3-year appointment
Craig Michaels, 2-year appointment
Scott Hill, 3-year appointment
Bubby Whitmore, 2-year appointment
Parks and Recreation Non-Voting:
Catherin Wang, 1-year appointment
Peter Harrison, 1 year appointment
Measure I Committee
Emily Tuupo, 3-year appointment
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 commented on upcoming opportunities to join the Business License Focus Groups.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
None
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk