Combined Agency Minutes
May 14, 2024
MEETING MINUTES OF CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL AND BELMONT FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND
REGULAR MEETING
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: McCune, Pang-Maganaris, Hurt, Latimerlo, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), One case:
Friends of Waterdog Open Space Deniz Bolbol, Joseph P. Cuviello v. City of Belmont et al. San Mateo Superior Court No. 24-CIV-02320
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 2 cases Continued to after the Regular meeting and Study Session Adjournment at this time being 7:00 PM to regular meeting.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: McCune, Pang-Maganaris, Hurt, Latimerlo, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates.
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REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney stated that Council directed staff to defend Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), One case: Friends of Waterdog Open Space Deniz Bolbol, Joseph P. Cuviello v. City of Belmont et al. San Mateo Superior Court No. 24-CIV-02320. He stated that Council did not conclude discussion on the 2nd item and will return to closed session after adjourning the adjourned meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Public Safety Employee Recognition
Police Chief Stenquist introduced newly appointed Police Dispatcher Kristi Wang, and promoted to Corporal Ed Berry and Mike Checchi. Family members ceremoniously placed badges on the officers and City Clerk Plut administer the oath of office.
RethinkWaste Trash to Art Contest Recognition
Alexandra Edwards, Education Fellow, from RethinkWaste introduced Nesbit 5 grade student Parthi Patel for her “One Little World” trash to art Honorable Mention. Mayor Mates presented a certificate of recognition.
Proclamation Recognizing May 19-20, 2024, as Public Works Week Mayor Mates read a proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2024 National Public Works Week themed “Advancing Quality of Life for All”. Interim Public Works Director Brown commented on Public Works achievements and staff invited the community to the annual Public Works Open House.
Sean Rose, APWA Silicon Valley President recognized Public Works Staff Assistant Engineer Civil Engineer Elizabeth Wada, recognized as Young Leader and Administrative Assistant Janice Svendsen for Administrative Leadership. He noted that Belmont also received a Project of the Year Award for the Ralston Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
San Mateo County Mosquito Vector Update
Mayor Mates read a proclamation recognizing June 12-22, 2024, as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. Belmont Representative Cotton and Rachel Curtis-Robles, PhD Public Health Education and Outreach Officer provided an update on the San Mateo County Mosquito Vector.
Peninsula Clean Energy Presentation
Shawn Marshall, Peninsula Clean Energy CEO provided an update on the energy Joint Power Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers provided information on upcoming events.
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CONSENT BUSINESS
Minutes City Council April 9, 2024 City Council April 23, 2023 BFPD April 9, 2024 BFPD April 23, 204
Monthly Financials - March 2024
Resolution 2024-29 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 3-year Small Government Enterprise Agreement (SGEA) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software with Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) for a total cost not to exceed $122,700, with an annual amount of $40,900 each year for the next three fiscal years.
Resolution 2024-30 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the agreement with Bamacor, Inc. for custodial services for up to six additional months on a monthto-month basis, with billings for additional services not to exceed $187,447, bringing the total contract not-to-exceed amount to $528,259
Resolution 2024-31 approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for sealed bids, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 plus a ten percent construction contingency for an amount not-to-exceed $2,310,000 for the San Juan Blvd Sewer Capacity Improvement Project, City Contract Number 2024-631.
Resolution 2024-32 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Task Order with Pavement Engineering, Inc. to provide design services for an amount not to exceed $410,828 for 2025 Pavement Project.
In response to Council inquiry regarding Resolution 2024-32 City Manager Oskoui stated that the 5-year pavement plan outlines various projects and funding sources including Measure I and W funds. He noted that more projects are included than available budget however adjustments are made as necessary after evaluation of scope.
No public comments receive on the consent business.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember PangMaganaris the consent business was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
GENERAL BUSINESS
None
BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their assignments.
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Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui reminded the community of summer programs available. He commended parks, public works and police staff in response to the recent downed tree across all lanes of El Camino Real at Davey Glenn Road.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
Adjournment at this time being 8:10 pm to Study Session in the EOC room 200, City Hall. Mayor Mates asked for a moment of silence in memory of Alan Wong community member and owner of Farm House restaurant.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: 8:20 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: McCune, Pang-Maganaris, Hurt, Latimerlo, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION City Consultant Irma Zoepf and Belmont DEI Officer Shearer provided an update to Council on the City’s DEI efforts. Council and staff discussion ensued.
Adjournment at this time being 9:55 pm to a closed session continued from earlier in the evening.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: 10:00 PM
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: McCune, Pang-Maganaris, Hurt, Latimerlo, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 2 cases
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Direction to initiate action was given in one matter. The action, the defendants, and the other particulars will, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless doing so will jeopardize the city’s ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties or jeopardize the city’s ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage.
Adjournment at this time being 10:30 pm.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk