City Council Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2024
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CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Pang-Maganaris, McCune, Hurt, Latimerlo, Mates Councilmembers Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by the Belmont Softball Player
CLOSED SESSION (none)
STUDY SESSION (none)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (none)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
Maria Bastardo, Mental health Services Manager (CORA) provided information on (CORA) services.
Recognition of Belmont Softball League Summer Success
Mayor Mates recognized the players and coaches with certificates of recognition.
Parks and Recreation Department Update
Parks and Recreation Director Shearer and Staff presented an overview of the numerous programs available at the Belmont Parks and Recreation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Chris Lu, Belmont Library Manager, provided updates on upcoming community events taking place at the library.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers provided information on upcoming events throughout the City and County.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment to Task Order No. 13 and Task Order No. 14 to the Master Service Agreement with NBS for tax roll billing and Proposition City Council Meeting Minutes
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218 services, and Library Community Facility District administration and continuing disclosure services, respectively, consistent with the 5-year fee schedules Resolution 2024-70 approving an amendment to the to the contract with Bear Electric Solutions Inc. (Bear Electric) for the Ralston Avenue Adaptive Signal Control Technology System Project, Cabinet Relocation for an amount not to exceed $71,870.52, and authorizing the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to a total contingency amount of $107,370.52 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $462,370.52 for the Ralston Avenue Adaptive Signal Control Technology System Project, Cabinet Relocation, City Contract Number 2023-623 Received an update to the City of Belmont Strategic Plan
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT BUSINESS
Resolution adopting the Second Revised and Restated Emergency Services Council Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) was returned to staff.
City Manager Oskoui addressed the Council inquiry on the traffic signal timing at the intersections of Ralston and El Camino Real, noting that staff is aware of issues and is working with Caltrans to remedy the issues.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Hurt and seconded by Councilmember PangMaganaris the consent Business Items were unanimously approved as amended by a roll call vote (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1041 Hill Street – New Memory Care Facility
Senior Planner Gill presented an overview of the project details.
Mayor Mates Opened the Public Hearing
No member of the public came forward to speak
Mayor Mates closed the Public Hearing
Council concurred on staff recommendation.
City Attorney Renne read the title of the ordinance for the record.
ACTION: On a motion the following made by Councilmember Latimerlo and seconded by Councilmember Hurt the following actions were taken:
An impact fee agreement resolving fee dispute;
Ordinance 2024-1180 (2nd Reading) for a Planned Development Zone Amendment and associated Conceptual Development Plan (CDP);
Resolution 2024-71 Approving A Conditional Use Permit, Detailed Development Plan, Design Review, Grading Permit, And Tree Removal Permit At 1041 Hill Street (Appl. No. 2023-0006); Resolution 2024-72 Determining That The Project Is Exempt From Environmental Review Pursuant To CEQA Guideline Section 15332 (In-Fill Development) To Construct A New Memory City Council Meeting Minutes
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Care Facility At 1041 Hill Street (Appl. No. 2023-0006) was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. (5-0)
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.
Verbal report from City Manager
None
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:15 pm