CITY OF BELMONT
CITY COUNCIL
www.belmont.gov
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
Council meetings, unless otherwise noted, are broadcast live to Belmont residents on
1. Comcast Cable Channel 27
2. Streamed live via the City’s website at Belmont.gov,
3. ZOOM https://belmont- gov.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 95745673035
4. Public may attend the meeting in the Council Chambers, Belmont City Hall 2nd floor PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public in the Council Chamber present the Clerk a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber.
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All public comments are subject to a 3-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Chair.
If you wish to submit written public comment, you may send an email to [email protected] before the council considers the item. Please indicate the agenda item topic or agenda item number you wish to comment on in your email’s subject line. Any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the time of publication of the agenda and 3 hours before the start of the meeting will be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting and made part of the meeting record. Written public comments will not be read during the Council meeting.
The Mayor has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the Public Comment period; If the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting.
The Mayor also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION [NONE]
4. STUDY SESSION [NONE]
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION [NONE]
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 14, 2024 B. Recognizing October 6-12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
9. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Response to Grand Jury Report on Restaurant Exteriors B. Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan Amendments
persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Council and address issues, not individuals.
Personal attacks, cursing and outbursts from the audience in support or opposition to a speaker are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.
REGULAR BUSINESS [7:00 PM]
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: Approve the City of Belmont’s response letter to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report dated July 9, 2024, entitled, “Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space”
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Attachment A - Grand Jury Report (Restaurant Exteriors) July 2024 Attachment B - Grand Jury Report Response (Restaurant Exteriors) Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loans, and all associated C. Conflict of Interest Code Biannual Update
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 1041 Hill Street - New Memory Care Facility
12. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for League of California Cities Annual Conference October 16-18, 2024
documents
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution revising the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and Updating the Appendix of Designated Employees
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Redline - Designated Employees - Conflict of Interest Code 2024 Recommendation:
1. Conduct Public Hearing and consider Planning Commission recommendations.
2. Introduce an Ordinance for a Planned Development Zone Amendment and associated Conceptual Development Plan (CDP).
3. Consider a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and associated Detailed Development Plan, Grading Plan, Design Review, and Tree Removal Permit.
4. Consider a Resolution finding the project is exempt from environmental review per Guidelines 15332, (In-Fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
A. Ordinance Zone Amendment
B. Memory Care - Resolution
C. CEQA Exemption - Resolution
D. Conditions of Approval
E. CEQA Categorical Exemption - Exhibit B
F. Planning Commission Staff Report and Resolution (No.2024-0019) - August 20, 2024 G. Geotechnical Investigation Peer Review and Seismic Hazards Map Act (SHMA) Response Letters
H. Geotechnical Investigation and Peer Review
I. Technical Reports and Will Serve Letters
J. Project Plans
K. Neighborhood Outreach & Public Comment
L. 300- 500 Foot Radius Map
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: Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, name a voting delegate and alternate for the upcoming League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual B. Revised Master Employee Pay Schedule
13. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
14. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
15. ADJOURNMENT
Conference, and provide direction to the voting delegate regarding the resolution to be considered at the Conference Business Meeting
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
CalCities 2024-Resolutions-Packet
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City's Master Employee Pay Schedule to ensure compliance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
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.
If you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (650) 595-7413. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at:www.belmont.gov. All staf reports will be posted to the web in advance of the meeting, and any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/District Board or Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Of ice, One Twin Pines Lane, during normal business hours and at the Council Chambers at City Hall, Second Floor, during the meeting.
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