0.1% 0.1% 1.4% 1.5% 1.4% 1.2%
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
157
326
1 Fiscal Year Secured Property (a) Unsecured Property Total Assessed to Increased Total Ended Assessed Estimated Assessed Estimated Assessed Estimated Estimated From Direct June 30 Value Actual Value Value Actual Value Value (b) Actual Value (b) Actual Value Prior Year Tax Rate (c) 2015 $5,290,249,361 $5,209,249,361 $65,747,681 $65,747,681 $5,355,997,042 $5,274,997,042 100% 3.94% 1% 2016 5,648,901,772 5,648,901,772 63,091,530 63,091,530 5,711,993,302 5,711,993,302 100% 8.28% 1% 2017 6,077,587,115 6,077,587,115 57,759,601 57,759,601 6,135,346,716 6,135,346,716 100% 7.41% 1% 2018 6,477,809,867 6,477,809,867 56,079,812 56,079,812 6,533,889,679 6,533,889,679 100% 6.50% 1% 2019 6,951,922,956 6,951,922,956 62,126,944 62,126,944 7,014,049,900 7,014,049,900 100% 7.35% 1% 2020 7,453,883,672 7,453,883,672 87,805,614 87,805,614 7,541,689,286 7,541,689,286 100% 7.52% 1% 2021 7,946,879,729 7,946,879,729 85,078,190 85,078,190 8,031,957,919 8,031,957,919 100% 6.50% 1% 2022 8,281,898,247 8,281,898,247 93,084,659 93,084,659 8,374,982,906 8,374,982,906 100% 4.27% 1% 2023 9,028,158,925 9,028,158,925 85,529,004 85,529,004 9,113,687,929 9,113,687,929 100% 8.82% 1% 2024 9,550,802,070 9,550,802,070 75,405,106 75,405,106 9,626,207,176 9,626,207,176 100% 5.62% 1% SOURCES: SAN MATEO COUNTY CONTROLLER
(a) Secured Property includes State Board Roll
(b) The State Constitution requires property to be assessed at one hundred percent of the most recent purchase price, plus an increment of no more than two percent annually, plus any local over-rides. These values are considered to be full market values. (c) California cities do not set their own direct tax rate. The state constitution establishes the rate at 1% and allocates a portion of that amount, by an annual calculation, to all the taxing entities within a tax rate area.
The City of Belmont encompasses more than 15 tax rate areas.
CITY OF BELMONT
ASSESSED VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
Last Ten Fiscal Years
$20
$220
$420
$620
$820
$1,020
$1,220
$1,420
$1,620
$1,820
$2,020
$2,220
$2,420
$2,620
$2,820
$3,020
$3,220
$3,420
$3,620
$3,820
$4,020
$4,220
$4,420
$4,620
$4,820
$5,020
$5,220
$5,420
$5,620
$5,820
$6,020
$6,220
2015 2016 2017
Millions
Secured Property Unsecured Property
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$9,000
$10,000
$11,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Millions
Secured Property Unsecured Property
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CITY OF BELMONT
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING PROPERTY TAX RATES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal City of School
Year Belmont Districts Total
2015 1.0000 0.0805 1.0805
2016 1.0000 0.1046 1.1046
2017 1.0000 0.0944 1.0944
2018 1.0000 0.0948 1.0948
2019 1.0000 0.0854 1.0854
2020 1.0000 0.0852 1.0852
2021 1.0000 0.0771 1.0771
2022 1.0000 0.0759 1.0759
2023 1.0000 0.0632 1.0632
2024 1.0000 0.1018 1.1018
Source: San Mateo County Controller - Rates are per $100 of assessed value.
0.0000
0.2000
0.4000
0.6000
0.8000
1.0000
1.2000
1.4000
1.6000
2015
2016
2017
Per Hundred $
City of Belmont School Districts
General Rates
0 0.2
0.4 0.6
0.8 1
1.2 1.4
1.6 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Per Hundred $
City School General
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CITY OF BELMONT
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
Current Year and Ten Years Ago
2023-24 2014-15
Percentage Percentage
of Total City of Total City
Taxable Taxable Taxable Taxable
Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed
Taxpayer Value Rank Value Value Rank Value
PMI Belmont II LLC $125,233,720 1 1.31%
600 Clipper Operating LLC 97,994,833 2 1.03%
1 Shoreway Owner LLC 92,055,000 3 0.96%
B9 Island Parkway LLC 83,538,000 4 0.87%
Catania Limited Partnership 56,238,046 5 0.59%
Belmont Hotels LLC 53,434,688 6 0.56%
Nikon Precision Inc. 41,302,174 7 0.43% $45,841,100 4 0.87% CP VII 815 Belmont LLC 42,804,968 8 0.45%
Safeway Inc. 38,955,980 9 0.41% 18,518,935 10 0.35%
SRE California-3 LLC 38,427,463 10 0.40% 21,030,156 8 0.40% Hines VAF II 600 Clipper LP 53,575,372 1 1.01%
Oracle Corporation 47,819,063 3 0.90%
Carlmont Woods II LLC 50,168,538 2 0.95%
Prime Old County LP 30,265,392 5 0.57%
SSL Landlord LLC 27,050,252 6 0.51%
ECI Two Belmont LLC 22,148,215 7 0.42%
Grand Prix Belmont LLC 18,519,320 9 0.35%
Subtotal $669,984,872 7.01% $334,936,343 6.33%
Total Net Assessed Valuation:
Fiscal Year 2023-24 $9,550,802,070
Fiscal Year 2014-15 $5,290,249,361
Source: County of San Mateo Assessor's Office Fiscal Year Combined Secured Tax Rolls via HdL Companies 160
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PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Percent
of Total
Current Percent Total Tax
Fiscal Total Tax of Levy Tax Collections
Year Tax Levy (1) Collections (2) Collected (a) Collections to Tax Levy 2015 $3,240,621 $3,196,712 98.65% $3,196,712 98.65%
2016 3,455,413 3,409,309 98.67% 3,409,309 98.67%
2017 3,706,404 3,672,355 99.08% 3,672,355 99.08%
2018 3,928,687 3,909,998 99.52% 3,909,998 99.52%
2019 4,174,608 4,169,363 99.87% 4,169,363 99.87%
2020 4,450,637 4,437,632 99.71% 4,437,632 99.71%
2021 4,695,353 4,641,802 98.86% 4,641,802 98.86%
2022 4,900,439 5,211,925 (b) 106.36% (b) 5,211,925 106.36% 2023 6,751,183 6,729,238 99.67% 6,729,238 99.67%
2024 7,134,020 7,135,598 100.02% 7,135,598 100.02%
Source: (1) San Mateo County Controller.
(2) City of Belmont General Ledger
Note: Current tax collections beginning in 1993 have been reduced by a mandatory tax reallocation imposed by the State of California.
(a) During fiscal year 1995, the County began providing the City 100% of its tax levy under an agreement which allows the County to keep all interest and delinquency charges collected.
(b) Includes $345,855 received for Belmont RDA dissolution that was not in tax levy. $500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
2015 2016 2017
Thousands
Tax Levied Total Tax Collections
$2,500
$2,750
$3,000
$3,250
$3,500
$3,750
$4,000
$4,250
$4,500
$4,750
$5,000
$5,250
$5,500
$5,750
$6,000
$6,250
$6,500
$6,750
$7,000
$7,250
$7,500
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Thousands
Tax Levied Total Tax Collections
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CITY OF BELMONT
RATIO OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Governmental Activities
Leases,
Fiscal Notes and
Year SBITAs Total
2015 $203,992 $203,992
2016 147,677 147,677
2017 91,036 91,036
2018 30,972 30,972
2019 0 0
2020 5,707,615 5,707,615
2021 5,159,305 5,159,305
2022 4,599,270 4,599,270
2023 4,379,734 4,379,734
2024 3,751,730 3,751,730
Business-Type Activities
Sewer Total Percentage
Fiscal Revenue and Primary of Assessed Per
Year Obligation Bonds Total Government Valuation (a) Capita (a) 2015 $19,660,000 $19,660,000 $19,863,992 0.37% $742.63
2016 33,920,000 33,920,000 34,067,677 0.60% 1,233.98
2017 34,376,186 34,376,186 34,467,222 0.56% 1,260.55
2018 33,615,381 33,615,381 33,646,353 0.51% 1,228.51
2019 57,279,454 57,279,454 57,279,454 0.82% 2,107.88
2020 77,449,650 77,449,650 83,157,265 1.10% 3,118.12
2021 75,851,407 75,851,407 81,010,712 1.01% 2,936.55
2022 71,166,164 71,166,164 75,765,434 0.90% 2,785.19
2023 70,837,921 70,837,921 75,217,655 0.78% 2,807.36
2024 67,828,677 67,828,677 71,580,407 0.74% 2,657.92
Note : Debt amounts include premiums, discounts, or other amortization amounts.
Sources: City of Belmont
State of California, Department of Finance (population) U.S. Department of commerce, Bureau of the Census (income) (a) (Demographic Statistics) for assessed value and population data. $0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Millions
Series1 Series2
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CITY OF BELMONT
COMPUTATION OF DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING DEBT
June 30, 2024
2023-24 Assessed Valuation $9,660,857,176
City's Share
Total Debt of Debt
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING TAX AND ASSESSMENT DEBT June 30, 2024 % Applicable (1) June 30, 2024 City of Belmont $3,751,730 100.000% $3,751,730
Total Direct Debt $3,751,730 $3,751,730
San Mateo Community College District $682,237,216 3.139% $21,415,426 Sequoia Union High School District 488,322,000 7.258% 35,442,411 Belmont-Redwood Shores School District 69,920,935 49.816% 34,831,813 Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
Belmont School Facilities Improvement District 39,231,717 81.816% 32,097,822 Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
Redwood Shores School Facilities Improvement District 16,595,000 7.868% 1,305,695 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 80,700,000 0.005% 4,035 City of Belmont Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 3,625,000 100.000% 3,625,000 Total Overlapping Debt 1,380,631,868 128,722,202
TOTAL DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING TAX AND ASSESSMENT DEBT $1,384,383,598 $132,473,932 OVERLAPPING GENERAL FUND DEBT:
San Mateo County General Fund Obligations $565,146,645 3.139% $17,739,953 San Mateo County Board of Education Certificates of Participation 5,735,000 3.139% 180,022 Belmont-Redwood Shores School District General Fund Obligations 4,498,074 49.816% 2,240,761 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District General Fund Obligations 79,795,600 0.005% 3,990 San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District General Fund Obligations 3,404,654 3.139% 106,872 TOTAL OVERLAPPING GENERAL FUND DEBT $658,579,973 $20,271,597 COMBINED TOTAL DEBT $152,745,529 (2)
(1) The percentage of overlapping debt applicable to the City is estimated using taxable assessed property value. Applicable percentages were estimated by determining the porting of the overlapping district's assessed value that is within the boundaries of the City divided by the district's total taxable assessed value.
(2) Excludes tax and revenue anticipation notes, enterprise revenue, and mortgage revenue bonds.
RATIOS TO 2022-23 ASSESSED VALUATION:
Direct Debt 0.04%
Combined Direct Debt 1.58%
Total Net Direct and Overlapping Tax and Assessment Debt 1.37% 163
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CITY OF BELMONT
COMPUTATION OF LEGAL BONDED DEBT MARGIN
June 30, 2024
ASSESSED VALUATION:
Secured property assessed value, net of
exempt real property $9,660,857,176
BONDED DEBT LIMIT (3.75% OF ASSESSED VALUE) (a) $362,282,144 AMOUNT OF DEBT SUBJECT TO LIMIT:
Total Bonded Debt $0
Less Tax Allocation Bonds and Sales Tax Revenue
Bonds, Certificate of Participation not subject to limit $0 Amount of debt subject to limit $0
LEGAL BONDED DEBT MARGIN $362,282,144
Total net debt
Total Net Debt Legal applicable to the limit
Fiscal Debt Applicable to Debt as a percentage
Year Limit Limit Margin of debt limit
2015 $200,849,889 $200,849,889
2016 214,199,749 214,199,749
2017 230,075,502 230,075,502
2018 246,378,145 246,378,145
2019 264,366,934 264,366,934
2020 284,140,706 284,140,706
2021 302,531,239 302,531,239
2022 315,395,096 315,395,096
2023 343,075,522 343,075,522
2024 362,282,144 362,282,144
NOTE:
(a) California Government Code, Section 43605 sets the debt limit at 15%. The Code section was enacted prior to the change in basing assessed value to full market value when it was previously 25% of market value. Thus, the limit shown as 3.75% is one-fourth the limit to account for the adjustment of showing assessed valuation at full cash value. Limits presented from prior years have been adjusted for this methodology. 164
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HISTORIC OPERATING RESULTS – DEBT SERVICE AND COVERAGE RATIOS 2016 SEWER REVENUE AND SEWER REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (2001 AND 2006 SEWER REVENUE BONDS), AND 2019 SEWER REVENUE BONDS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Debt Service Requirements
Operating & Net
Fiscal System Maintenance System
Year (1) Revenues (2) Expenditures (3) Revenues Principal Interest Total Coverage 2015 $7,886,591 $5,219,101 $2,667,490 $385,000 $537,995 $922,995 2.89 2016 9,101,597 6,013,171 3,088,426 405,000 736,145 1,141,145 2.71 2017 9,470,233 6,577,227 2,893,006 485,000 762,279 1,247,279 2.32 2018 10,311,885 7,287,562 3,024,323 505,000 876,271 1,381,271 2.19 2019 10,850,538 8,473,802 2,376,736 520,000 860,896 1,380,896 1.72 2020 12,468,348 6,486,172 5,982,176 540,000 1,113,827 1,653,827 3.62 2021 12,572,930 7,257,702 5,315,228 735,000 1,662,471 2,397,471 2.22 2022 13,995,360 7,115,757 6,879,603 865,000 1,625,446 2,490,446 2.76 2023 14,822,694 6,719,728 8,102,966 900,000 1,587,371 2,487,371 3.26 2024 14,998,231 7,398,356 7,599,875 940,000 1,544,446 2,484,446 3.06 Notes:
(1) Beginning in 2016, only sewer collection fund activities included. (2) Beginning in 2016, includes sewer service charges and all other income, excluding interest earned, income on joint ventures, connection fees and other income pursuant to Installment Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 2016.
(3) Beginning in 2016, includes reasonable and necessary costs for maintaining and operating sewer system, excluding parity debt, capital improvements, depreciation and other costs pursuant to Installment Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 2016
Source: City of Belmont Annual Financial Statements
0.00 0.50
1.00 1.50
2.00 2.50
3.00 3.50
4.00 4.50
5.00 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Coverage
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REVENUE BOND COVERAGE
2018 SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY REVENUE BONDS AND
2022 SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY OBLIGATIONS (2009A SEWER REVENUE BONDS) Last Ten Fiscal Years
Sewer Debt Service Requirements
Treatment Net Revenue
Fiscal Facility Available for
Year Gross Revenue Expenses Debt Service Principal Interest Total Coverage 2015 $3,113,080 $84,082 $3,028,998 $165,000 $340,207 505,207 6.00 2016 3,124,790 83,594 3,041,196 165,000 335,257 500,257 6.08 2017 3,093,423 75,282 3,018,141 170,000 330,232 500,232 6.03 2018 3,288,125 18,489 3,269,636 175,000 325,057 500,057 6.54 2019 3,611,952 77,591 3,534,361 180,000 319,732 499,732 7.07 2020 3,621,986 90,354 3,531,632 385,000 1,497,313 1,882,313 1.88 2021 3,207,534 126,823 3,080,711 535,000 1,329,209 1,864,209 1.65 2022 3,128,640 125,473 3,003,167 555,000 1,329,209 1,884,209 1.59 2023 3,307,130 894,849 2,412,281 1,695,000 1,105,029 2,800,029 0.86 2024 3,481,339 363,564 3,117,775 1,741,000 1,105,029 2,846,029 1.10 Notes: Debt service on the 2018 bonds did not begin until August 2019.
The 2022 Obligations refunded the 2009A Bonds and debt service on the 2022 Obligations did not begin until August 2022.
Source: City of Belmont Annual Financial Statements
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2.00 3.00
4.00 5.00
6.00 7.00
8.00 9.00
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Coverage
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BONDED DEBT PLEDGED REVENUE COVERAGE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY (INCLUDING FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BONDS) Last Ten Fiscal Years
Debt Service Requirements
Fiscal Tax
Year Revenue (a) Principal Interest Total Coverage
2015 $1,744,119 $15,605,000 $165,050 $15,770,050 0.11 (b) 2016 1,865,275 1,125,000 347,079 1,472,079 1.27
2017 1,498,633 1,160,000 307,056 1,467,056 1.02
2018 992,433 1,050,000 268,552 1,318,552 0.75
2019 966,582 695,000 238,235 933,235 1.04
2020 956,855 720,000 213,518 933,518 1.02
2021 966,457 740,000 188,015 928,015 1.04
2022 3,922,881 740,000 (c) 188,015 (c) 928,015 4.23
2023 (c)
2024 (c)
Notes:
(a) Tax Increment Revenues are no longer allocated to Redevelopment Agencies, effective January 31, 2012.
Effective February 1, 2012, the Successor Agency had assumed all obligations of the Redevelopment Agency. Pursuant to law, the Successor Agency receives Real Property Tax Trust Funds Allocations to finance its activities including debt service on obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency. (b) Coverage is low due to refunding of debt in fiscal year 2015 (c) The Bonds were defeased during fiscal year 2022.
Source: City of Belmont Annual Financial Statements
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
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SEWER SYSTEM
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF HISTORICAL
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
Notes 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
REVENUES
Charges for services $8,413,152 $9,092,502 $9,413,671 $10,311,885 $10,850,538 Connection charges (1) 428,116 1,503,782 60,125 49,272
Miscellaneous revenues (charges) 0 9,095 118 1,708,958
Interest revenue (1) 12,711 75,252 90,353 388,306 481,193 Joint venture interest (1) (922,413) (2,265,589) (240,494) (228,686) (585,866) Total Revenues 7,503,450 7,339,376 10,767,430 10,531,630 12,504,095
EXPENSES
Personnel services 1,181,169 1,232,220 1,589,589 2,047,229 1,785,140 Supplies, materials and services 4,037,932 4,780,951 4,987,638 5,240,333 6,688,662 Sewer treatment services 0
Interest expense (1) 530,041 1,059,926 719,883 771,944 780,887 Total Expenses 5,749,142 7,073,097 7,297,110 8,059,506 9,254,689 Net Operating Transfers In (Out) (1),(2) (628,769) (1,285,187) (824,580) (1,312,423) 0 NET REVENUES $1,125,539 ($1,018,908) $2,645,740 $1,159,701 $3,249,406 Less adjustments $0 $0 $190,822 $1,864,622 $836,288
AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR
DEBT SERVICE $1,125,539 ($1,018,908) $2,836,562 $3,024,323 $4,085,694 Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
REVENUES
Charges for services $12,468,348 $12,572,930 $13,995,360 $14,822,694 $14,998,231 Connection charges (1) 60,124 3,603,551 2,255,284 180,373 1,539,176 Miscellaneous revenues (charges) 0 125 0 9,128 83,132
Interest revenue (1) 632,309 86,058 (45,649) 1,051,575 2,169,189 Joint venture interest (1) (652,586) (677,611) (723,609) (717,644) 0 Total Revenues 12,508,195 15,585,053 15,481,386 15,346,126 18,789,728
EXPENSES
Personnel services 1,233,263 1,478,448 1,709,147 1,238,959 1,932,236 Supplies, materials and services 5,252,909 5,779,254 5,406,610 5,480,769 5,466,120 Sewer treatment services
Interest expense (1) 1,385,791 1,424,429 1,387,174 1,348,454 1,302,132 Total Expenses 7,871,963 8,682,131 8,502,931 8,068,182 8,700,488 Net Operating Transfers In (Out) (1),(2) (325,000) (8,334) (98,948) (32,851) (1,797,361) NET REVENUES $4,311,232 $6,894,588 $6,879,507 $7,245,093 $8,291,879 Less adjustments (1), (2) $1,670,944 ($1,579,235) $96 $867,001 ($608,872)
AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR
DEBT SERVICE $5,982,176 $5,315,353 $6,879,603 $8,112,094 $7,683,007 Notes:
(1) Not included in System Revenues under the Installment Purchase Agreement, beginning March 1, 2016. (2) Includes transfers for storm drain improvements that mitigate infiltration and intrusion into the sewage system.
Source: City of Belmont
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TEN LARGEST USERS OF THE SEWER SYSTEM
Fiscal Year
2023-24
User Type Revenues*
Prime Old County LP 040-271-380 Multifamily Residential $252,998 PMI Belmont II LLC Various Multifamily Residential 213,142 McLellan Estate Co 040-290-320 Multifamily Residential 204,066 The McLellan Company 040-246-300 Multifamily Residential 146,041 Timberlane Apartments Partnership LP 045-373-150 Multifamily Residential 125,537 Crestview South Apartments LLC 040-261-370 Multifamily Residential 121,241 Catania Limited Partnership Various Multifamily Residential 104,686 Continentals Belmont Partnership 045-372-130 Shopping Center 87,929 Carlmont Heights LLC 045-030-240 Multifamily Residential 87,033 Carlmont Village Shopping Center Various Shopping Center 86,339 * Includes Base and Flow Charges
Source: City of Belmont
Required per 2016 Sewer Revenue Bonds Continuing Disclosure.
NUMBER OF SEWER SERVICE USERS
User Type 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
All Users 8,240 8,239 8,240 8,240 8,248
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
All Users 8,253 8,342 8,345 8,340 8,341
(1) Decline due to a change from a flat rate to a metered rate system.
SEWER SERVICE REVENUES BY CLASS OF USER
June 30, 2024
User Class Revenue Percent
Single Family & Multiple Family Residential $12,679,439 85.04% Commercial/Institutional 2,230,518 14.96%
Total Revenue $14,909,957 100.00%
Source: nbsgov.com
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SCHEDULE OF BUDGETED & PROJECTED
SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY CHARGES
AND ASSOCIATED DEBT SERVICE
Fiscal Year 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Sewer Treatment Facility Charges Revenue (A) $3,196,757 $3,181,962 $3,142,679 $3,142,057 $3,147,630 Debt Service Series 2009A Bonds (B) (506,481) (505,436) (508,836) Debt Service 2022 Sewer Treatment Facility Obligations (1,409,904) (1,440,923) Debt Service Series 2018 Bonds (1,383,056) (1,390,750) (1,388,375) (1,390,125) (1,390,875) Surplus, after debt service 1,307,220 1,285,776 1,245,468 342,028 315,833 Debt Service Coverage Ratio 169.182% 167.809% 165.647% 112.215% 111.153% Fiscal Year 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Sewer Treatment Facility Charges Revenue (A) $3,148,980 $3,211,960 $3,276,199 $3,341,723 $3,408,557 Debt Service 2022 Sewer Treatment Facility Obligations (797,659) (796,911) (797,818) (333,412) (336,769) Debt Service Series 2018 Bonds (1,390,625) (1,389,375) (1,387,125) (1,388,750) (1,384,250) Surplus, after debt service 960,696 1,025,675 1,091,256 1,619,561 1,687,539 Debt Service Coverage Ratio 143.902% 146.914% 149.944% 194.042% 198.055% (A) Not including amounts on deposit in the Rate Stabilization Fund.
If such amounts were added to revenues, debt service coverage would be higher than shown. (B) Series 2009A Bonds were refunded in May 2022.
Collection of charge began in 2011-12.
Required per 2009 and 2018 Sewer Treatment Facility Revenue Bonds Continuing Disclosure.
Source: nbsgov.com
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 OF THE CITY OF BELMONT
CONTINUING DISCLOSURES
June 30, 2024
Bond Principal Outstanding - August 30, 2024 $3,190,000 Balance Outstanding by Fund - August 1, 2024
Reserve Fund $1
(surety bond w/
Ambac no value)
Maximum Debt Service Coverage
Year Ending August 1, Net Taxes Bond Debt Service
Debt Service
Coverage
2004 $855,013.15 $328,750.00 2.60
2005 840,459.85 650,000.00 1.29
2006 848,544.45 645,000.00 1.32
2007 856,703.50 642,200.00 1.33
2008 864,937.60 640,300.00 1.35
2009 873,247.39 640,400.00 1.36
2010 881,633.49 640,425.00 1.38
2011 890,096.52 639,925.00 1.39
2012 898,637.11 643,900.00 1.40
2013 907,255.90 642,088.00 1.41
2014 915,953.53 644,163.00 1.42
2015 924,730.64 644,788.00 1.43
2016 864,667.73 639,550.00 1.35
2017 870,121.20 643,738.00 1.35
2018 878,822.41 641,775.00 1.37
2019 866,272.46 638,950.00 1.36
2020 860,531.00 640,262.50 1.34
2021 869,462.47 640,425.00 1.36
2022 873,830.66 644,437.50 1.36
2023 882,568.97 642,012.50 1.37
2024 891,394.66 643,437.50 1.39
2025 900,308.61 643,425.00 1.40
2026 909,311.70 641,975.00 1.42
2027 918,404.82 644,087.50 1.43
2028 927,588.87 644,475.00 1.44
2029 936,864.76 643,137.50 1.46
2030 946,233.41 645,075.00 1.47
Total $23,953,596.86 $17,038,702.00 1.41
Special Tax Levy Delinquency Rate - June 30, 2024 0.68% (a) None
Owner Land Use Special Tax Total Special Tax
None N/A N/A N/A
Changes to Tax Rate and Method of Apportionment None
None
CDIAC To be filed by October 30
(a) Provided by NBS - Delinquency Summary Report
Special Tax Delinquency in Excess of 5% of Total Levy
Supplemental California Debt and Investment Advisory
Commission Reporting
Status of Foreclosure Actions on Special Tax Levy in Excess of $10,000 171
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CITY OF BELMONT
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
San Mateo City
Fiscal City Assessed County Population
Year Population Valuation Population % of County
2015 26,748 $5,209,249,361 753,123 3.55%
2016 27,608 5,648,901,772 765,895 3.60%
2017 27,343 6,077,587,115 770,256 3.55%
2018 27,388 6,477,809,867 774,155 3.54%
2019 27,174 6,951,922,956 774,485 3.51%
2020 26,669 7,453,883,672 773,244 3.45%
2021 27,587 7,946,879,729 751,596 3.67%
2022 27,203 8,281,898,247 744,662 3.65%
2023 26,793 9,028,158,925 737,644 3.63%
2024 26,931 9,550,802,070 737,644 3.65%
2021‐2022 (a) 2017‐2021 2016‐2020 2010‐2014
Per Capita Income: $95,748 $86,444 $79,061 $56,033
Unemployment Rate:
Male: 4.60% * 4.80% 4.20% 8.56%
Female: 4.00% * 5.00% 2.10% 5.54%
Total Personal Income: $185,944 $178,125 $160,046 $106,287 (a) The most recent information available is from 2022. * Data only available for California, July 2024
Source: California State Department of Finance
County of San Mateo Controller's Office
www.census.gov
www.usa.com
3.00%
3.20%
3.40%
3.60%
3.80%
4.00%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
City Population as a % of County Population
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Billions
Assessed Valuation
172
341
Number of Number of
Employer Employees Employer Employees
RING CENTRAL, INC. 460 ORACLE AMERICA, INC. 570
VOLKSWAGEN GRP OF AMERICA ERL 275 RING CENTRAL, INC. 272 AUTOBAHN MOTORS 150 SAFEWAY STORE 183
SAFEWAY STORE #1138 120 SUNEDISON 150
CARLMONT GARDENS NURSING CENTER 96 NIKON PRECISION, INC. 138 SILVERADO - BELMONT HILLS 84 AUTOBANH MOTORS 120
NIKON PRECISION INC. 73 AUCTION.COM LLC 112
LUNARDI'S MARKET 70 VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA 101
NIKON RESEARCH CORPORATION OF AMERICA 66 SILVERADO SR LIVING BELMONT HILLS 100 WOODMONT REAL ESTATE SERVICES 65 CARLMONT GARDENS NURSING CENTER 97 Note: Excludes exempt entities, such as financial institutions, governments and non-profits.
Data not available for ranking or total employment.
Source: City of Belmont Finance, Business License (Hdl Companies) Fiscal 2023-2024 Fiscal 2014-2015
CITY OF BELMONT
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
Current Year and Ten Years Ago
173
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CITY OF BELMONT
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BY FUNCTION Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
Function 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 General government 30.00 31.00 33.50 34.00 34.00 33.42 33.00 36.50 40.50 41.50 Public safety 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 44.00 44.00 44.00 44.00 45.00 Highways and streets 27.00 27.00 30.00 30.00 33.00 33.00 33.00 33.00 33.00 33.00 Culture and recreation 22.85 22.85 23.30 24.30 24.30 24.30 24.30 23.80 24.00 24.75 Total 124.85 125.85 131.80 133.30 136.30 134.72 134.30 137.30 141.50 144.25 Source: City of Belmont Budget
0.00 20.00
40.00 60.00
80.00 100.00
120.00
140.00
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
FTE's
General government Public safety
Highways and streets Culture and recreation
174
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2015 2016 2017 2018
Function/Program
Public safety:
Belmont Fire Department (established October 1, 2011) (1) Fire calls for service 2,678 2,225 2,459 2,294
Annual Fire Inspections 125 850 451 647
New Business License Inspections 45 52 83 53
Plan Checks 133 92 131 183
Police:
Police calls for service 30,426 29,981 29,039 26,715
Law violations: (2)
Part I crimes 340 493 474 498
Physical arrests (adult and juvenile) 546 470 383 336
Traffic violations 1,535 2,177 2,449 2,373
Parking violations 3,351 3,078 2,461 2,428
Public works
Street resurfacing (miles) 0 0 0 0
Culture and recreation:
Community Services:
Recreation class participants 39,715 40,150 43,580 44,910 Sewer
Sewer Connections 7,663 7,671 7,673 7,678
Average daily treatment (millions of gallons) - City only 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 Average daily treatment (millions of gallons) - Total SVCW 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 Treatment capacity - SVCW (millions of gallons) 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 Storm drain inlets 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Sewer main blockages 6 2 4 2
Source: City of Belmont
Notes:
(1) Fire services provided through Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department through September 30, 2011. (2) Belmont PD switched to the FBI and California DOJ required NIBRS crime reporting as of June 2021.
N/A denotes information not available.
Fiscal Year Ended June 30
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OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2,354 2,249 2,455 2,510 2,719 2,831
466 249 403 340 561 340
49 38 7 29 28 14
157 36 209 171 163 280
24,947 25,347 25,559 20,858 21,765 20,197
513 558 556 506 476 508
373 358 459 504 551 555
1,644 1,580 989 1,150 1,505 1,366
2,350 2,037 1,935 1,574 1,969 2,115
723211
44,947 34,230 18,075 52,714 92,280 103,009
7,682 7,687 7,689 7,690 7,691 7,691
1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80
15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75
29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00
1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
222211
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2015 2016 2017 2018
Function/Program
General Government:
Administration Buildings 2222
Public safety:
Fire stations (1) 2222
Police stations 1111
Public works
Miles of streets 70 70 70 70
Street lights 1,465 1,465 1,465 1,465
Traffic Signals 17 17 17 17
Culture and recreation:
Community services:
City parks:
Number of developed parks 14 14 14 15
Acres of developed parks 60.40 60.40 60.40 61.40
Number of undeveloped parks 3333
Acres of undeveloped parks 29.16 29.16 29.16 29.16
Acres of open space 287.58 287.58 287.58 287.58
Community Buildings 19 19 19 19
Library:
City Library (2) 1111
Water (Provided by Mid-Peninsula Water District)
Sewer
Miles of sanitary sewers 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
Storm Drains (miles) 27.00 27.00 27.00 27.00
Number of treatment plants (3) 1111
Notes:
(1) Provided through the Belmont-San Carlos Fire Department through September 30, 2011.
Belmont Fire Department established October 1, 2011 provided services through January 12, 2019.
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department established January 13, 2019. (2) The Library is property of the City of Belmont and operated by San Mateo County. (3) Provided through the Silicon Valley Clean Water Authority N/A denotes information not available.
Source: City of Belmont
CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
CITY OF BELMONT
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year Ended June 30
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
22222 2
22222 2
11111 1
70 70 70 70 70 70
1,465 1,465 1,465 1,465 1,465 1,465
18 18 18 18 18 18
15 15 15 15 15 15
61.40 61.40 61.40 61.40 61.40 61.40
22222 2
28.16 28.16 28.16 28.16 6.30 6.30
287.58 287.58 287.58 287.58 317.00 317.00
19 19 19 19 19 19
11111 1
85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
27.00 27.00 27.00 27.00 27.00 27.00
11111 1
Fiscal Year Ended June 30
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN
AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
To the Honorable Members of the City of Council
City of Belmont, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the basic financial statements of the City of Belmont, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and have issued our report thereon dated November 7, 2024. Our report includes a reference to other auditors who audited the financial statements of the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMC Fire) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, related to the calculation of the Investment in Joint Venture, as described in our report on the City’s financial statements.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the City’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified. 181
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Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
We have also issued a separate Memorandum on Internal Control dated November 7, 2024, which is an integral part of our audit and should be read in conjunction with this report.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the result of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
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MEMORANDUM ON INTERNAL CONTROL
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MEMORANDUM ON INTERNAL CONTROL
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MEMORANDUM ON INTERNAL CONTROL
To the City Council of
the City of Belmont, California
We have audited the basic financial statements of the City of Belmont for the year ended June 30, 2024, and have issued our report thereon dated November 7, 2024. Our opinions on the basic financial statements and this report, insofar as they relate to the Investment in Joint Venture of the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMC Fire), are based solely on the report of other auditors. In planning and performing our audit of the basic financial statements of the City as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the City’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses. In addition, because of inherent limitations in internal control, including the possibility of management override of controls, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected by such controls. Given these limitations during our audit, we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
Included in the Schedule of Other Matters are recommendations not meeting the above definitions that we believe are opportunities for strengthening internal controls and operating efficiency.
This communication is intended solely for the information and use of management, City Council, others within the organization, and agencies and pass-through entities requiring compliance with Government Auditing Standards, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.
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SCHEDULE OF OTHER MATTERS
NEW GASB PRONOUNCEMENTS OR PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET EFFECTIVE The following comment represents new pronouncements taking affect in the next few years. We cite them here to keep you informed of developments:
EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25:
GASB 101 – Compensated Absences
The objective of this Statement is to better meet the information needs of financial statement users by updating the recognition and measurement guidance for compensated absences. That objective is achieved by aligning the recognition and measurement guidance under a unified model and by amending certain previously required disclosures.
Recognition And Measurement
This Statement requires that liabilities for compensated absences be recognized for (1) leave that has not been used and (2) leave that has been used but not yet paid in cash or settled through noncash means. A liability should be recognized for leave that has not been used if (a) the leave is attributable to services already rendered, (b) the leave accumulates, and (c) the leave is more likely than not to be used for time off or otherwise paid in cash or settled through noncash means. Leave is attributable to services already rendered when an employee has performed the services required to earn the leave. Leave that accumulates is carried forward from the reporting period in which it is earned to a future reporting period during which it may be used for time off or otherwise paid or settled. In estimating the leave that is more likely than not to be used or otherwise paid or settled, a government should consider relevant factors such as employment policies related to compensated absences and historical information about the use or payment of compensated absences. However, leave that is more likely than not to be settled through conversion to defined benefit postemployment benefits should not be included in a liability for compensated absences.
This Statement requires that a liability for certain types of compensated absences—including parental leave, military leave, and jury duty leave—not be recognized until the leave commences. This Statement also requires that a liability for specific types of compensated absences not be recognized until the leave is used.
This Statement also establishes guidance for measuring a liability for leave that has not been used, generally using an employee’s pay rate as of the date of the financial statements. A liability for leave that has been used but not yet paid or settled should be measured at the amount of the cash payment or noncash settlement to be made. Certain salary-related payments that are directly and incrementally associated with payments for leave also should be included in the measurement of the liabilities.
With respect to financial statements prepared using the current financial resources measurement focus, this Statement requires that expenditures be recognized for the amount that normally would be liquidated with expendable available financial resources. 3 358
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GASB 101 – Compensated Absences (Continued)
Notes To Financial Statements
This Statement amends the existing requirement to disclose the gross increases and decreases in a liability for compensated absences to allow governments to disclose only the net change in the liability (as long as they identify it as a net change). In addition, governments are no longer required to disclose which governmental funds typically have been used to liquidate the liability for compensated absences.
How the Changes in this Statement Will Improve Financial Reporting The unified recognition and measurement model in this Statement will result in a liability for compensated absences that more appropriately reflects when a government incurs an obligation. In addition, the model can be applied consistently to any type of compensated absence and will eliminate potential comparability issues between governments that offer different types of leave.
The model also will result in a more robust estimate of the amount of compensated absences that a government will pay or settle, which will enhance the relevance and reliability of information about the liability for compensated absences.
GASB 102 – Certain Risk Disclosures
State and local governments face a variety of risks that could negatively affect the level of service they provide or their ability to meet obligations as they come due. Although governments are required to disclose information about their exposure to some of those risks, essential information about other risks that are prevalent among state and local governments is not routinely disclosed because it is not explicitly required. The objective of this Statement is to provide users of government financial statements with essential information about risks related to a government’s vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations or constraints.
This Statement defines a concentration as a lack of diversity related to an aspect of a significant inflow of resources or outflow of resources. A constraint is a limitation imposed on a government by an external party or by formal action of the government’s highest level of decision-making authority.
Concentrations and constraints may limit a government’s ability to acquire resources or control spending.
This Statement requires a government to assess whether a concentration or constraint makes the primary government reporting unit or other reporting units that report a liability for revenue debt vulnerable to the risk of a substantial impact. Additionally, this Statement requires a government to assess whether an event or events associated with a concentration or constraint that could cause the substantial impact have occurred, have begun to occur, or are more likely than not to begin to occur within 12 months of the date the financial statements are issued. 4 359
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GASB 102 – Certain Risk Disclosures (Continued)
If a government determines that those criteria for disclosure have been met for a concentration or constraint, it should disclose information in notes to financial statements in sufficient detail to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature of the circumstances disclosed and the government’s vulnerability to the risk of a substantial impact. The disclosure should include descriptions of the following:
• The concentration or constraint.
• Each event associated with the concentration or constraint that could cause a substantial impact if the event had occurred or had begun to occur prior to the issuance of the financial statements.
• Actions taken by the government prior to the issuance of the financial statements to mitigate the risk.
How the Changes in This Statement Will Improve Financial Reporting The requirements of this Statement will improve financial reporting by providing users of financial statements with essential information that currently is not often provided. The disclosures will provide users with timely information regarding certain concentrations or constraints and related events that have occurred or have begun to occur that make a government vulnerable to a substantial impact. As a result, users will have better information with which to understand and anticipate certain risks to a government’s financial condition.
EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26:
GASB 103 – Financial Reporting Model Improvements
The objective of this Statement is to improve key components of the financial reporting model to enhance its effectiveness in providing information that is essential for decision making and assessing a government’s accountability. This Statement also addresses certain application issues.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis - This Statement continues the requirement that the basic financial statements be preceded by management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), which is presented as required supplementary information (RSI). MD&A provides an objective and easily readable analysis of the government’s financial activities based on currently known facts, decisions, or conditions and presents comparisons between the current year and the prior year. This Statement requires that the information presented in MD&A be limited to the related topics discussed in five sections: (1) Overview of the Financial Statements, (2) Financial Summary, (3) Detailed Analyses, (4) Significant Capital Asset and Long-Term Financing Activity, and (5) Currently Known Facts, Decisions, or Conditions. Furthermore, this Statement stresses that the detailed analyses should explain why balances and results of operations changed rather than simply presenting the amounts or percentages by which they changed. This Statement emphasizes that the analysis provided in MD&A should avoid unnecessary duplication by not repeating explanations that may be relevant to multiple sections and that “boilerplate” discussions should be avoided by presenting only the most relevant information, focused on the primary government. In addition, this Statement continues the requirement that information included in MD&A distinguish between that of the primary government and its discretely presented component units. 5 360
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GASB 103 – Financial Reporting Model Improvements (Continued) Unusual or Infrequent Items - This Statement describes unusual or infrequent items as transactions and other events that are either unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence. Furthermore, governments are required to display the inflows and outflows related to each unusual or infrequent item separately as the last presented flow(s) of resources prior to the net change in resource flows in the governmentwide, governmental fund, and proprietary fund statements of resource flows.
Presentation of the Proprietary Fund Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position - This Statement requires that the proprietary fund statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in fund net position continue to distinguish between operating and nonoperating revenues and expenses. Operating revenues and expenses are defined as revenues and expenses other than nonoperating revenues and expenses. Nonoperating revenues and expenses are defined as (1) subsidies received and provided, (2) contributions to permanent and term endowments, (3) revenues and expenses related to financing, (4) resources from the disposal of capital assets and inventory, and (5) investment income and expenses.
In addition to the subtotals currently required in a proprietary fund statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in fund net position, this Statement requires that a subtotal for operating income (loss) and noncapital subsidies be presented before reporting other nonoperating revenues and expenses.
Subsidies are defined as (1) resources received from another party or fund (a) for which the proprietary fund does not provide goods and services to the other party or fund and (b) that directly or indirectly keep the proprietary fund’s current or future fees and charges lower than they would be otherwise, (2) resources provided to another party or fund (a) for which the other party or fund does not provide goods and services to the proprietary fund and (b) that are recoverable through the proprietary fund’s current or future pricing policies, and (3) all other transfers.
Major Component Unit Information - This Statement requires governments to present each major component unit separately in the reporting entity’s statement of net position and statement of activities if it does not reduce the readability of the statements. If the readability of those statements would be reduced, combining statements of major component units should be presented after the fund financial statements.
Budgetary Comparison Information - This Statement requires governments to present budgetary comparison information using a single method of communication—RSI. Governments also are required to present (1) variances between original and final budget amounts and (2) variances between final budget and actual amounts. An explanation of significant variances is required to be presented in notes to RSI.
How the Changes in This Statement Will Improve Financial Reporting The requirements for MD&A will improve the quality of the analysis of changes from the prior year, which will enhance the relevance of that information. They also will provide clarity regarding what information should be presented in MD&A.
The requirements for the separate presentation of unusual or infrequent items will provide clarity regarding which items should be reported separately from other inflows and outflows of resources. 6 361
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GASB 103 – Financial Reporting Model Improvements (Continued) The definitions of operating revenues and expenses and of nonoperating revenues and expenses will replace accounting policies that vary from government to government, thereby improving comparability. The addition of a subtotal for operating income (loss) and noncapital subsidies will improve the relevance of information provided in the proprietary fund statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in fund net position.
The requirement for presentation of major component unit information will improve comparability.
The requirement that budgetary comparison information be presented as RSI will improve comparability, and the inclusion of the specified variances and the explanations of significant variances will provide more useful information for making decisions and assessing accountability. 7 362
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REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
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Required Communications ........................................................................................................................ 1 Significant Audit Matters ..................................................................................................................... 1 Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices ................................................................................... 1 Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit .......................................................................... 3 Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements .................................................................................. 3 Disagreements with Management ................................................................................................. 3 Management Representations ........................................................................................................ 3 Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants ............................................. 3 Other Audit Findings or Issues ......................................................................................................... 3 Other Matters ...................................................................................................................................... 4 366
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REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS
To the City Council of
the City of Belmont, California
We have audited the basic financial statements of the City of Belmont, California, for the year ended June 30, 2024. We did not audit the financial statements of the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMC Fire) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, related to the calculation of the Investment in Joint Venture, which represents 2%, 3%, and 0%, respectively, of the total assets, net position and revenues of the governmental activities. The financial statements of SMC Fire were audited by other auditors, whose report thereon has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for this entity, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
Professional standards require that we provide you with information about our responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance, as well as certain information related to the planned scope and timing of our audit. We have communicated such information in our email correspondence to the Audit Committee on September 10, 2024. Professional standards also require that we communicate to you the following information related to our audit:
Significant Audit Matters
Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Accounting Policies – Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by the City are described in Note 1 to the financial statements. No new accounting policies were adopted and the application of existing policies was not changed during the year.
The following pronouncements became effective, but did not have a material effect on the financial statements:
GASB 99 – Omnibus 2022, paragraphs 4-10
GASB 100 – Accounting for Changes and Error Corrections Unusual Transactions, Controversial or Emerging Areas – We noted no transactions entered into by the City during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period.
Accounting Estimates – Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimates affecting the City’s financial statements were:
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Estimated Net Pension Liabilities and Pension-Related Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources: Management’s estimate of the net pension liabilities and deferred outflows/inflows of resources are disclosed in Note 11 to the financial statements and are based on accounting valuations determined by the California Public Employees Retirement System, which are based on the experience of the City. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates and determined that they are reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Estimated Net OPEB Liabilities and OPEB–Related Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources:
Management’s estimate of the net OPEB liabilities and deferred outflows/inflows of resources are disclosed in Note 12 to the financial statements and are based on actuarial studies determined by a consultant, which are based on the experience of the City. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimate and determined that it is reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Estimated Fair Value of Investments: As of June 30, 2024, the City held approximately $162 million of cash and investments as measured by fair value as disclosed in Note 3 to the financial statements. Fair value is essentially market pricing in effect as of June 30, 2024. These fair values are not required to be adjusted for changes in general market conditions occurring subsequent to June 30, 2024.
Estimated Investments in Joint Ventures: Management’s estimate of the investments in joint ventures is disclosed in Note 15A to the financial statements and is based on the audited financial statements of the two entities for the prior year fiscal year. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the investment in joint venture in determining that it is reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
Estimate of Depreciation: Management’s estimate of the depreciation is based on useful lives determined by management. These lives have been determined by management based on the expected useful life of assets as disclosed in Note 1G to the financial statements. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the depreciation estimate and determined that it is reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Estimate of Compensated Absences: Accrued compensated absences which are comprised of accrued vacation, holiday, and certain other compensating time is estimated using accumulated unpaid leave hours and hourly pay rates in effect at the end of the fiscal year as disclosed in Note 1H to the financial statements. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the accrued compensated absences and determined that it is reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Estimated Claims Liabilities: Management’s estimate of the claims liabilities payable is disclosed in Note 14 to the financial statements and is based on estimates determined by a third party administrator, which are based on the claims experience of the City. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimate and determined that it is reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Disclosures – The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear. 2 369
Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit.
Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Management has corrected all such misstatements. In addition, none of the misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures and corrected by management were material, either individually or in the aggregate, to each opinion unit’s financial statements taken as a whole.
Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely uncorrected misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. We have no such misstatements to report to the City Council.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, a disagreement with management is a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial statements or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit.
Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in a management representation letter dated November 7, 2024.
Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation involves application of an accounting principle to the City’s financial statements or a determination of the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all the relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants.
Other Audit Findings or Issues
We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, with management each year prior to retention as the City’s auditors. However, these discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention.
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Other Matters
We applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information that accompanies and supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We did not audit the required supplementary information and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the required supplementary information.
We were engaged to report on the supplementary information that accompanies the financial statements, but is not required supplementary information. With respect to this supplementary information, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.
We were not engaged to report on the Introductory and Statistical Sections included as part of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, but are not required supplementary information. We did not audit or perform other procedures on this other information, and we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them.
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This information is intended solely for the use of City Council and management and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Audit Committee
FROM: Grace Castaneda, Finance Director
SUBJECT: City of Belmont Financial Policies
DATE: November 18, 2024
The City of Belmont has a long history of being a best practice city and, as such, incorporates Best Practices and Advisories issued annually by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and from other sources. GFOA Best Practices and Advisories are written as a guide, identifying specific policies and procedures contributing to improved government management. They aim to promote and facilitate positive change rather than to codify current accepted practices. These policies are used by staff to identify enhanced techniques and provide information about effective strategies when these topics arise. They are not prescriptive but are formative.
As part of the City’s annual update, the GFOA Best Practices and Advisories include new or modified recommended practices as they apply to the City. These Best Practices and Advisories can be referenced at www.gfoa.org/best-practices.
Staff would also like to draw the Audit Committee’s attention to the annual budget document, which includes a Financial Policies section (www.belmont.gov/budget). It serves as a central reference point to the most important of the City’s policies, which are critical to the continued financial health of our local government.
By receiving and accepting this report, the Audit Committee recognizes the importance of best practices in the design, operation, and administration of the City’s internal control system, and in doing so, discharges its fiduciary duties and responsibilities. It is recommended that the Audit Committee direct the Chair to transmit this action to the City Council as part of its annual report on the audit to City Council. By doing so, the Committee is recommending that the financial policies be accepted by City Council.
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City of Belmont, California
Measure I Fund
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
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CITY OF BELMONT
Measure I Fund
Financial Statements
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Table of Contents
Page
Independent Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................................ 1 Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................. 4 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance .............................................. 5 Notes to Financial Statements .......................................................................................................... 7 Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Measure I Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards ............... 9 Statistical Section:
Revenues and Project Expenditures ............................................................................................... 11 375
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Belmont, California
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Measure I Fund (Fund) of the City of Belmont, California (City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2024, and the change in financial position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirement relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter. 1 377
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards, we:
• Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
• Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.
Emphasis of a Matter
The financial statements referred to above present only the Fund and are not intended to present fairly the financial positions of the City or the results of its operations in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information included in the annual report. The other information comprises the Statistical Section listed in the Table of Contents, but does not include the basic financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the basic financial statements do not cover the other information, and we do not express an opinion or any form of assurance thereon.
In connection with our audit of the basic financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and consider whether a material inconsistency exists between the other information and the basic financial statements, or the other information otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an uncorrected material misstatement of the other information exits, we are required to describe it in our report.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated November 7, 2024, on our consideration of the City’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
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Assets:
Cash and investments $4,076,555
Due from the State of California 387,793
Total Assets $4,464,348
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Total Liabilities
Fund Balance:
Committed for Infrastructure $4,464,348
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $4,464,348
See accompanying notes to financial statements
MEASURE I FUND
CITY OF BELMONT
BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2024
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MEASURE I FUND
CITY OF BELMONT
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Revenues:
Measure I Sales Tax $2,346,324
Interest Earnings 144,440
Total Revenues 2,490,764
Expenditures:
Measure I Projects:
Street Improvements 1,917,090
Storm Drain Improvements 45,997
Total Expenditures 1,963,087
Net Change in Fund Balance 527,677
Fund Balance ‐ July 1, 2023 3,936,671
Fund Balance ‐ June 30, 2024 $4,464,348
See accompanying notes to financial statements
STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
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CITY OF BELMONT, CALIFORNIA
MEASURE I FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
NOTE 1 – BACKGROUND
The Belmont Streets and Services Measure (Measure I) was approved by the voters in November 2016, with 55 percent of the vote. The collection of the half cent general sales tax started in the first week of April 2017. The stated objective of the City Council for Measure I is to pay for the City’s infrastructure for the next 30 years. The City of Belmont administers the program and distributes the funds.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Reporting Entity – All transactions of the Measure I Program of the City of Belmont, California (City), are reported as a part of the General Fund in the basic financial statements of the City.
The Measure I Fund is used to account for the City’s share of revenues earned and expenditures incurred pursuant to the Belmont Streets and City Services Measure. The accompanying financial statements include Measure I Funds only and are not intended to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the City in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis of Accounting – The accompanying financial statements are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are generally recorded when measurable and available, and expenditures are recorded when the related liabilities are incurred.
The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement focus. All governmental funds are accounted for using a “current financial resources” measurement focus, wherein only current assets and current liabilities generally are included on the balance sheets. Operating statements of governmental funds present increases (revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets.
Description of Funds – The accounts are maintained on the basis of fund accounting. A fund is a separate accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts. The City uses a subfund of the General Fund to account for the proceeds of specific revenues (other than for capital projects) that are legally restricted to be expended for specified purposes.
Use of Estimates – Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing the financial statements. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 7 383
CITY OF BELMONT, CALIFORNIA
MEASURE I FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
NOTE 3 – CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Cash and investments are maintained on a pooled basis with those of other funds of the City.
Pooled cash and investments consist of money market funds investing in such obligations and the State Treasurer’s investment pool (Local Agency Investment Fund). All investments are stated at fair value. Pooled investment earnings are allocated based on the average cash and investment balances of the various funds and related entities of the City.
See the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for disclosures related to cash and investments and the related custodial risk categorization. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report may be obtained from the City of Belmont, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA, 94002. 8 384
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
AND ON MEASURE I COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN
AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
To the Honorable Members of the City Council
City of Belmont, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the Measure I Fund (Fund) of the City of Belmont, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and have issued our report thereon dated November 7, 2024.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Fund’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified. 9 385
Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Fund’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. Our procedures included tests of compliance with the applicable provisions of Section 23-114, Annual Audit, of Chapter 23 of the Belmont City Code (Ordinance No, 2016-1109). However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
We have also issued a separate Memorandum on Internal Control dated November 7, 2024 which is an integral part of our audit and should be read in conjunction with this report.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements specified in Section 23-114, Annual Audit, of Chapter 23 of the Belmont City Code (Ordinance No, 2016-1109), and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of management, City Council, others within the City, and federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties; however, this restriction is not intended to limit the distribution of this report, which is a matter of public record.
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CITY OF BELMONT
MEASURE I FUND
REVENUES AND PROJECT EXPENDITURES
Last Ten Fiscal Years*
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2017* 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Revenues:
Measure I Sales Tax $251,095 $1,681,041 $1,874,155 $1,614,275 $2,179,340 $2,275,183 $2,358,043 $2,346,324 Interest Earnings 89 10,194 31,712 35,707 8,318 7,361 74,159 144,440 Total Revenues $251,184 $1,691,235 $1,905,867 $1,649,982 $2,187,658 $2,282,544 $2,432,202 $2,490,764 Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2017* 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Actual Expenditures:
Projects:
Street Improvements $0 $56,440 $881,593 $1,058,939 $523,150 $1,674,062 $1,129,467 $6,728,494 $1,917,090 Storm Drain Improvements 0 0 0 434,613 14,638 35,325 304,519 45,997 $45,997 Transfer to Measure A Projects 0 0 0 958,744 0 0 0 0 0
Transfer to Infrastructure Projects 0 0 0 0 0 1,385,864 0 0 0 State of California District Tax 0 00 0 00000
Administrative Fee 0 6,647 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Expenditures $0 $63,087 $881,593 $2,452,296 $537,788 $3,095,251 $1,433,986 $6,774,491 $1,963,087 Fund Balance $251,184 $1,879,332 $2,903,606 $2,101,292 $3,751,162 $2,938,455 $3,936,671 $4,464,348 *Measure I was effective April 1, 2017.
$251
$1,681
$1,874
$1,614
$2,179 $2,275 $2,358 $2,346
$0 $10 $32 $36 $8 $7 $74 $144 $0 $56
$882
$2,018
$523
$3,060
$1,129
$1,917
$0 $0 $0
$435
$15 $35
$305
$46 $0 $7 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Thousands
Fiscal Year
Revenues and Expenditures
Sales Tax Interest Earnings Street Improvements Storm Drain Improvements Administrative Fees $251
$1,879
$2,904
$2,101
$3,751
$2,938
$3,937
$4,464
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Thousands
Fiscal Year
Fund Balance
Fund Balance
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Belmont Creek Restoration Project - Multiple Actions - Staff Report
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: November 26, 2024
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Nisha Patel, Public Works Director, (650) 595-7425, [email protected] Brigitte Shearer, Parks & Rec. Director, (650) 595-7488, [email protected] Agenda Title: Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project No. 3218) Agenda Action: Resolution
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve plans and specifications, and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $570,000, which includes a ten percent construction contingency, for tree removal work associated with the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218), City Contract No. 2024-064, and
2. Approve plans and specifications, and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible bidder for an amount not to exceed $2,335,000, which includes a ten percent contingency, for the construction of the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218), City Contract No. 2024-065; and
3. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, per requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218); and
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for construction management and inspection of the project in an amount not to exceed $200,000; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment 1 to the funding agreement for the project between the City of Belmont, City of San Carlos, and the County of San Mateo; and
6. Authorize budget appropriations to the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218), to reflect full project funding at $3,967,600 as follows:
a. $1,000,000 Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). About $140,000 has been reimbursed to date. b. Transfer $311,000 of California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) grant funding that had been budgeted in the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Project (Project 6025) to pay for approximately 8,000 SF of required mitigation planting being constructed by the restoration project for the detention basin project. c. Contributions totaling $2,265,000 from the three-agency funding agreement between Belmont, the City of San Carlos, and the County of San Mateo. This includes:
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ii. $300,000 (50%) transfer from the Infrastructure Repair Fund for Belmont’s portion of the March 8, 2022, funding agreement.
iii. $416,250 (25%) each, or $832,500 total, from the City of San Carlos and County of San Mateo as part of Amendment 1 to the funding agreement. iv. $832,500 (50%) transfer from the Infrastructure Repair Fund for Belmont’s portion of Amendment 1 to the funding agreement.
d. Transfer $331,600 from the Belmont Fire Protection District Fund 223 and $60,000 from the City Tree Fund 208, for a total of $391,600, for removal of additional eucalyptus tree removals in Twin Pines Park.
Strategic Focus Area
Infrastructure and Mobility
Background
Belmont Creek originates in Belmont and flows through the Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) of San Mateo County along the border of San Carlos before reaching Belmont Slough and San Francisco Bay. Belmont Creek within Twin Pines Park (Park) has degraded over time due to increased urban runoff, channelization, invasive species, and other factors, causing bank erosion, tree fall, and loss of riparian vegetation and habitat, impairing water quality and exacerbating downstream flooding.
Because these concerns directly impact Belmont, San Carlos, and the County of San Mateo, the three agencies have been working collaboratively to address them. As an initial step in that collaboration, the agencies jointly funded the 2019 Belmont Creek Watershed Management Plan (WMP). The WMP and other studies have completed detailed technical analyses of Belmont creek and concluded that the Twin Pines Park reach will continue to experience bank failure unless an engineered solution is implemented.
Accordingly, the WMP identified restoration of the creek within the park as one of the priority projects.
The project will restore the banks and channel bottom of approximately 500 linear feet of Belmont Creek within the park, just upstream and downstream of the Redwood Picnic Area pedestrian bridge. The restoration work includes, but is not limited to, removing invasive vegetation, regrading and revegetating eroded creek banks with riparian vegetation, and stabilizing the creek banks and bottom to minimize future channel erosion and resultant downstream flooding impacts from future storm events, improve water quality, improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat, and enhance the park experience and educational and creek viewing opportunities for park users.
The project is related to, but separate from, the Twin Pines Park Stormwater Detention Basin Project which will construct off-stream flood water storage under the City Hall Parking Lot, downstream of the restoration project. The restoration project is being constructed first to reduce sediment from creek erosion travelling downstream to the detention basin.
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The following is a summary chronology of major project actions since inception:
• In August 2019, the Belmont Creek Watershed Management Plan identified the restoration of Belmont Creek within Twin Pines Park as a priority project. • In 2020, the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District (One Shoreline) successfully applied for a $1,000,000 Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the project on behalf of the City of Belmont.
• On June 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the City Manager to accept the DWR grant funds and execute the required grant agreement.
• On March 8, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between Belmont, the City of San Carlos and the County of San Mateo, for a combined amount of $600,000 from the three agencies, and an agreement with Restoration Design Group for project design in the amount of $812,730. • On May 9, 2023, staff provided a progress update to the City Council, and on April 5, 2023 and May 1, 2024, to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The project was also presented at several Concert in the Park events in July 2022 and July 2023. The project has a webpage that is updated regularly with background information and current project status.
The webpage is accessible via a QR code that was distributed with the CEQA notices for the project and will be displayed on project signage during construction. The URL of the webpage is provided below:
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/451/938.
Analysis
Project design and environmental clearance began in 2022 and are substantially complete. The design is currently at the 100% completion stage, the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration public review period ended October 14, 2024, and permit applications are under review by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
The original term of the DWR agreement required all work to be completed by June 30, 2025. In November 2024, DWR approved an amendment for a time extension to December 31, 2025. Staff initially asked DWR for a longer extension in case the project was delayed to the 2026 construction season. DWR was not able to approve a longer extension because the Proposition 68 stream restoration grant program is fully expended and sunsetting next year. Therefore, it is imperative that the project be completed in 2025, and staff is proceeding accordingly.
The total length of Belmont Creek within the park is approximately 1600 linear feet (LF). The WMP identified the need for restoration work, to varying extent, along that entire length. During project design it was determined that the approximately 500 LF westerly section just upstream and downstream of the Redwood Picnic Area pedestrian bridge is the most degraded segment and the most visible and accessible 391
Belmont Creek Restoration Project - Multiple Actions - Staff Report to park users. Additionally, the original $1.6M project budget was inadequate to fund either the 500 LF or 1600 LF alternatives.
In 2023 and 2024, staff applied for additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Coastal Conservancy, but those applications were unsuccessful. Accordingly, and considering the need to meet the DWR grant deadline, staff proceeded with design of the 500 LF section as a “Phase One” project. Should the City decide to continue to pursue restoration of the remaining 1100 LF of the creek within the park as a “Phase Two” project, it could continue to seek additional grant funding as a future standalone project. Currently, the adopted FY 2024-25 City Budget lists the Phase 2 Creek Restoration Project under Deferred Maintenance with an estimated budget of $5M.
Tree Removal Work
The design of the Phase One restoration project calls for the removal of 36 trees within and immediately adjacent to the project area. Some of the trees are within the limits of grading, others are close enough that they will be damaged by construction, and some are non-native Eucalyptus trees called for removal by the Fire District and the City due to fire hazard and limb fall potential. In addition to those 36 trees, the Parks and Recreation Department has requested the removal of 16 large Eucalyptus trees within/near the Redwood Picnic Area, and immediately adjacent to the project area, which they are proposing to fund separately. While not strictly required for the restoration project, concurrent removal of the 16 additional trees will benefit the future restored creek flora and habitat and would be most efficient and less costly to remove now in conjunction with removal of the other trees.
To mitigate for the trees being removed, 48 trees will be replanted along the creek throughout the restoration area, including 22 coast live oaks, 10 white alder, 12 California buckeye, and 4 box elder based on the City’s tree succession plan.
Staff bid the tree removal work on October 30, 2024, ahead of the restoration construction, in order to complete the tree removals ahead of the tree removal moratorium season. Bids were opened on November 19, 2024 and are currently under evaluation. The recommended action would allow the City Manager to execute the tree removal contract for a not to exceed amount of $570,000.
Restoration Construction
The remainder of the restoration construction includes grading back the creek banks, raising the channel invert with constructed riffles, installing natural creek stabilization methods including logs, root wads, and boulders, and extensive replanting of the newly graded banks with native, riparian trees and other vegetation with a temporary irrigation system. Additional work includes new post and rail fencing, drinking fountain, and other miscellaneous work. The work will require temporarily dewatering the channel within the construction area with a pipe bypass system. The high end of the engineers estimate for restoration construction is $2,150,000.
During construction a temporary access road will be constructed to provide ingress/egress between the construction area and Ralston Avenue near the westerly park trailhead at Ralston Avenue to minimize the impact of construction traffic on the remainder of the park, including the playground area. The westerly trail access at Ralston Avenue will be closed during construction. 392
Belmont Creek Restoration Project - Multiple Actions - Staff Report Staff is also requesting authorization to execute a professional services agreement for construction management and inspection of the project during the tree removal and restoration construction work, in the event the City chooses not to complete those services with City staff.
Staff plans to bid the restoration construction in January 2025, award the construction contract in March 2025, and complete construction between June and October 2025, during the stream construction window and in time to meet the DWR grant deadline.
Because of the fixed timeline to complete all of these actions prior to the expiration of the DWR grant agreement, staff is requesting approval now from Council for the tree removal and restoration construction contracts.
Plans and specifications for the tree removal work and the restoration construction are on file and available for review in the office of the City Engineer.
CEQA Compliance
The City of Belmont is the lead agency under CEQA. The City’s environmental consultant Montrose Environmental, prepared the environmental document pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
In accordance with CEQA requirements, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared and circulated in September 2024 for a 30-day public review period, from September 13 to October 14, 2024 (State Clearinghouse No. 2024090518). No comment letters were received, and no new information was received during the comment period that would require recirculation of the IS/MND under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5.
The IS/MND identified potentially significant impacts that will be reduced to a less-than-significant level with specified mitigation measures. Approval of the Project therefore requires adoption and implementation of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) under CEQA (attachment to the staff report) and filing of a Notice of Determination with the San Mateo County Clerk’s Office.
Project Schedule
Staff plans to award the construction contract for the tree removal work in November, and complete that work between December and March 2025.
Staff plans to bid the restoration construction work in January 2025, award the contract in March 2025, and complete construction from June to October 2025, in time to complete the project within the 2025 stream construction season and ahead of the DWR grant deadline.
Project Cost and Amendment No. 1 to the Three-Agency Agreement The current total project cost estimate is $3,967,600, including design, environmental clearance, project management, and construction, The original project budget was $1,600,000: $1,000,000 from the DWR grant and $600,000 contribution from the original funding agreement ($300,000 from Belmont, $150,000 each from the City of San Carlos and the County of San Mateo). The agreement stipulates that, after 393
Belmont Creek Restoration Project - Multiple Actions - Staff Report seeking additional funding from external grant sources, the additional funding necessary to complete the project shall be provided by the parties, with Belmont contributing 50% and San Carlos and the County each contributing 25%. Staff has discussed the additional funding ($416,250 each) with San Carlos and the County and requested that they seek approval for the funding from their elected bodies by the end of January 2025 so that the funding is in place prior to the award of the restoration construction contract. The additional funding requires an amendment to the three-agency agreement (Attachment 3).
The current proposed project budget is shown in the table below:
Project Budget Table
ITEM Amount
Revenue
DWR Urban Streams Grant $1,000,000
CNRA Grant from the Stormwater Detention Basin Project 6025 $311,000 Funding Agreement – original contribution (50% City of Belmont, 25% City of San Carlos, 25% County of San Mateo)
$600,000
Amendment 1 to the Funding Agreement – additional contribution (50% City of Belmont, 25% City of San Carlos, 25% County of San Mateo)
$1,665,000
Funding from the Belmont Fire Protection District Fund 223 and City Tree Fund 208 for removal of 16 hazardous trees
$391,600
Total $3,967,600
Expenses
Design and Environmental (RDG) $648,000
Project Management $75,000
Construction (includes 36 tree removals) $2,350,000
Construction Contingency (10%) $235,000
Construction (16 Additional Trees w/ 10% contingency) $391,600 Construction Engineering/Management/Inspection $268,000 Total $3,967,600
Alternatives
1. Take no action.
2. Refer back to staff for more information.
Attachments
A. Resolution
B. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
C. Amendment 1 to the Funding Agreement between City of Belmont, City of San Carlos, and County of San Mateo
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Belmont Creek Restoration Project - Multiple Actions - Staff Report Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
☒ Funding Source Confirmed:
Budget appropriations to the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218) are necessary to reflect full project funding at $3,967,600:
a. $1,000,000 Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). About $140,000 has been reimbursed to date, with about $840,000 left to be received/reimbursed.
b. Transfer $311,000 of California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) grant funding that had been budgeted in the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Project (Project 6025) to pay for approximately 8,000 SF of required mitigation planting being constructed by the restoration project for the detention basin project.
c. Contributions totaling $2,265,000 from the three-agency funding agreement between Belmont, the City of San Carlos, and the County of San Mateo. This includes:
i. $150,000 (25%) each, or $300,000 total, from the City of San Carlos and County of San Mateo as part of the funding
agreement on March 8, 2022. This funding has already been received into Belmont’s Infrastructure Repair Fund 310, and a transfer from Fund 310 to the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Project (Project 6025). ii. $300,000 (50%) transfer from the Infrastructure Repair Fund for Belmont’s portion of the March 8, 2022 funding
agreement.
iii. $416,250 (25%) each, or $832,500 total, from the City of San Carlos and County of San Mateo as part of Amendment 1 to the funding agreement.
iv. $832,500 (50%) transfer from the Infrastructure Repair Fund for Belmont’s portion of Amendment 1 to the funding
agreement.
d. Transfer $331,600 from the Belmont Fire Protection District Fund 223 and $60,000 from the City Tree Fund 208, for a total of $391,600, to pay for additional hazardous eucalyptus tree removals in Twin Pines Park.
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Council Vision/Priority Posting of Agenda
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 –
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS FOR TREE REMOVAL WORK AND RESTORATION
CONSTRUCTION; ADOPTING CEQA MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION; AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF SAN CARLOS AND COUNTY OF SAN MATEO; AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS ALL IN CONNECTION
WITH THE TWIN PINES PARK BELMONT CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 3218)
WHEREAS, in August 2019, the Belmont Creek Watershed Management Plan identified the restoration of Belmont Creek within Twin Pines Park as a priority project; and, WHEREAS, in 2020, the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District successfully applied for a $1,000,000 Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for the project on behalf of the City of Belmont; and,
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the City Manager to accept the DWR grant funds and execute the required grant agreement; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between Belmont, the City of San Carlos and the County of San Mateo, for a combined amount of $600,000 from the three agencies, and an agreement with Restoration Design Group for project design in the amount of $812,730; and WHEREAS, project design and environmental clearance began in 2022 and are now substantially complete; and
WHEREAS, in November 2024, DWR approved an amendment to the grant agreement for a time extension to December 31, 2025, by which date all costs must be invoiced to DWR; and
WHEREAS, in order to complete the tree removal construction associated with the project ahead of the nesting bird season, bids were opened on November 19, 2024. Bids were opened on November 19, 2024 and are currently under evaluation. Staff is recommending authorization to execute the tree removal contract for a not to exceed amount of $570,000, which includes a 10% contingency; and
WHEREAS, staff plans to bid the remainder of the restoration project construction in January 2025, award the construction contract in March 2025, and complete construction between June and October 2025, during the stream construction window, and in time to meet the DWR grant deadline; and
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WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the tree removal construction and the restoration construction are on file and available for review in the office of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the project’s Mitigated Negative Declaration identified potentially significant impacts that will be reduced to a less-than-significant level with adoption and implementation of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) under CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost estimate is $3,967,600, including design, environmental clearance, project management, and construction, requiring various budget appropriations and an amendment to the three-agency funding agreement that stipulates the City’s additional $832,500 as well as $416,250 contributions each from the City of San Carlos and County of San Mateo; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Belmont resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves the plans and specifications for the Tree Removal Construction and Restoration Construction for the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218).
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute a construction contract for tree removal construction in an amount not to exceed $570,000, which includes a ten percent construction contingency.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible bidder for an amount not to exceed $2,135,000, which includes a ten percent contingency, for the construction of the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218).
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218).
SECTION 5. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement for construction management and inspection of the project in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
SECTION 6. The City Manager is authorized to execute Amendment 1 to the funding agreement for the project between the City of Belmont, City of San Carlos, and the County of San Mateo
SECTION 7. Budget appropriations to the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project, Phase One (Project 3218) are approved to reflect full project funding:
a. $1,000,000 Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). About $140,000 has been reimbursed to date, with about $840,000 left to be received/reimbursed.
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b. Transfer $311,000 of California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) grant funding that had been budgeted in the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Project (Project 6025) to pay for approximately 8,000 SF of required mitigation planting being constructed by the restoration project for the detention basin project. c. Contributions totaling $2,265,000 from the three-agency funding agreement between Belmont, the City of San Carlos, and the County of San Mateo. This includes:
i. $150,000 (25%) each, or $300,000 total, from the City of San Carlos and County of San Mateo as part of the funding agreement on March 8, 2022. This funding has already been received into Belmont’s Infrastructure Repair Fund 310, and a transfer from Fund 310 to the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Project (Project 6025) will be needed.
ii. $300,000 (50%) transfer from the Infrastructure Repair Fund for Belmont’s portion of the March 8, 2022 funding agreement.
iii. $416,250 (25%) each, or $832,500 total, from the City of San Carlos and County of San Mateo as part of Amendment 1 to the funding agreement. iv. $832,500 (50%) transfer from the Infrastructure Repair Fund for Belmont’s portion of Amendment 1 to the funding agreement.
d. Transfer $331,600 from the Belmont Fire Protection District Fund 223 and $60,000 from the City Tree Fund 208, for a total of $391,600, to pay for additional hazardous eucalyptus tree removals in Twin Pines Park.
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ADOPTED November 26, 2024 by the City of Belmont City Council by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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CITY OF BELMONT
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELMONT, CITY OF
SAN CARLOS, AND COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SHARE COSTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
WATER RESOURCES GRANT FUNDING BELMONT CREEK
RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND FLOOD
PROTECTION PROJECT IN TWIN PINES PARK
This Amendment No. 1, dated for identification this day of , , to the above-referenced Funding Agreement between the City of Belmont, City of San Carlos, and County of San Mateo is made and entered into by and between the City of Belmont, (hereinafter "Belmont"), the City of San Carlos (hereinafter “San Carlos”), municipal corporations of the State of California (collectively, “Cities”), and the County of San Mateo, a political subdivision of the State of California (hereinafter “County”), collectively referred to as the ”Parties” and each of the Parties may be referred to singularly as “Party”.
RECITALS
Parties entered into the above-referenced Funding Agreement, (hereinafter “Agreement”) on March 24, 2022, the purpose of which was to share the costs and responsibilities for the Belmont Creek Restoration, Water Quality Improvement, and Flood Protection Projects in Twin Pines Park, as set forth in the Agreement. Belmont is the lead agency for both projects, with project benefits accruing to all Parties. The project will decrease the amount of sediment flowing downstream which would otherwise contribute to flooding portions of Belmont, San Carlos, and unincorporated San Mateo County.
The Creek Restoration Project (Project) is the recipient of a $1,000,000 Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Per the grant agreement, the project must be completed by December 31, 2025.
Section 5 of the Agreement stipulates that the Parties contribute an initial estimated amount of $600,000 to the Project as a shared obligation towards the project cost. The percentage shares are fixed throughout the term of the agreement at Belmont 50%, San Carlos 25%, and County 25%.
Accordingly, the initial $600,000 contribution was $300,000 from Belmont, and $150,000 each from San Carlos and the County. Those contributions have been made and deposited with Belmont for the project.
The Agreement further stipulates that the parties periodically meet and confer to reassess project costs and determine whether any adjustment in the estimated amount is warranted in light of the actual project costs. In the event that the updated estimated amounts, as determined by the Parties at any point during the project, are more than the original estimated amount, additional funding from a third-party source beyond the original $1,000,000 DWR grant may be sought and secured for the project during the term, otherwise, the increased obligations of the Parties will be met proportionally 400
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in the respective percentages stated above. Likewise, any cost savings will be shared proportionally by the same percentages.
During design, Belmont applied for additional grant funding from DWR and from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, but those applications did not result in additional funding.
The design and environmental clearance of the Project is now substantially complete. The Project will restore approximately 500 linear feet of Belmont Creek within Twin Pines Park. The total cost of the Project attributable to the Parties is $3,265,000, leaving a funding shortfall of $1,665,000.
Of that amount, the additional funding obligations in accordance with the fixed percentage shares are $832,500 from Belmont, $416,250 from San Carlos, and $416,250 from the County. In order to fully fund the Project to completion, the parties now wish to amend Section 5 of the Agreement as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THE AGREEMENT IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
1. SECTION 5, AMENDED. Section 5 is hereby amended by adding the bolded text below:
5. Payment. DWR awarded $1,000,000 to Belmont through their Urban Streams Restoration Program for the construction of the Channel Restoration of the Creek, requiring a minimum local match of $319,960.46 ("DWR Grant"). Additionally, the California Natural Resources Agency has awarded the City of Belmont $913,334 to support the design, CEQA review, and environmental permitting of the proposed Basin Project ("Natural Resources Agency Grant").
CNRA also expects to award Belmont $5,951,000 to construct the Basin Project which will necessitate a $1,500,000 in local match funds to be split evenly between the Parties. The DWR Grant match requires estimated cost of approximately $600,000, which is the amount to be shared by the Cities and County ("Shared Obligation") as follows, with the understanding that percentage shares of costs are fixed throughout the life of the Agreement and while current cost estimates are shown, they may fluctuate up or down.
Per Amendment No. 1, the Parties agree to additional contributions for the Creek Restoration Project totaling $1,665,000 in accordance with the fixed percentage shares and corresponding amounts shown below.
Contributing Estimated Contribution Additional Contribution Jurisdiction and Percentage of Shared and Percentage of Shared Obligation Under this Obligation Under this
Agreement Agreement
(Creek Restoration Project) (Creek Restoration Project) (Per Original Agreement) (Per Amendment No. 1)
City of Belmont 50% ($300,000) 50% ($832,500)
City of San Carlos 25% ($150,000) 25% ($416,250)
County of San Mateo 25% ($150,000) 25% ($416,250)
Total $600,000 $1,665,000
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At least every 12 months, the Parties shall meet and confer to reassess the Project costs and determine whether any adjustment in the Estimated Amount is warranted in light of the actual design and permitting. In the event that the updated estimated amounts, as determined by the Parties at any point during the Project, are more than the original estimated amount sums set forth above, additional funding from a third party source beyond the above-mentioned contribution by the grants may be sought and secured for the Project during the Term, otherwise, the increased obligations of the Cities and County will be met proportionally based on their respective percentages of the Shared Obligation set forth above (i.e., Belmont 50%, San Carlos 25%, and the County 25%). Likewise, cost savings will be shared proportionally based on those same respective percentages.
It is anticipated that a future amendment to this agreement will include an additional $500,000 each from Belmont, San Carlos and the County in order to provide matching funds for the CNRA grant to construct the Basin Project.
In order to ensure that Belmont has sufficient funding to pay initial Vendor invoices for the Creek Restoration Project, upon the effective date of this Agreement, Belmont will submit invoices to San Carlos and County for an amount equal to 25% of their then-estimated respective contributions, and each jurisdiction shall pay its initial invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. Belmont will then invoice the other Parties on a quarterly basis throughout the Term for the Creek Restoration Project according to their respective prorated contributions, less contingencies, including a final invoice once the Scope of Work is complete, and each jurisdiction shall pay all such invoices within 30 days of receipt.
2. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. This Amendment hereby incorporates by reference all terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, unless specifically modified by this Amendment. All terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement which are not specifically modified by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
3. SIGNATURES. The individuals executing this Amendment represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and to execute this Amendment on behalf of the Parties. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Attachment:
Original Funding Agreement, dated March 24, 2022
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Amendment No. 1.
Each Party has executed a separate signature page.
CITY OF BELMONT
By:
Afshin Oskoui, City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Scott M. Rennie, City Attorney
Date:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Amendment No. 1.
Each Party has executed a separate signature page.
CITY OF SAN CARLOS
By:
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Gregory J. Rubens, City Attorney
Date:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Amendment No. 1.
Each Party has executed a separate signature page.
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
By:
Michael Callagy, County Executive Officer
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Brian Wong, Deputy County Counsel
Date:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BA 1DCC2-ACC2-41OC-BC6C-C4FF410B9C8C
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELMONT, CITY OF
SAN CARLOS, AND COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SHARE THE COSTS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES GRANT FUNDED BELMONT
CREEK RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND
FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT IN TWIN PINES PARK
This Agreement is made and entered into this~ of ✓ 2022 by and among the the City of Belmont ("Belmont"), the City of San Carlos ("San Carlo "), municipal corporations of the State of California ( collectively, "Cities"), and the County of San Mateo, a political subdivision of the State of California ("County"), collectively referred to as the "Parties" and each of the Parties may be referred to singularly as "Party."
Reticals
Belmont Creek originates in Belmont and runs though the unincorporated Harbor Industrial Area ("HIA") of the County along the border of San Carlos before reaching San Francisco Bay.
The lower, flatter segment of Belmont Creek that runs through the HlA can experience flooding in rain events as well as siltation from upstream sediments, requiring periodic channel dredging and maintenance.
Improvements to restore Belmont Creek that enhance flood protection, erosion protection, and downstream water quality can benefit all Parties and, accordingly, the Parties desire to work cooperatively on such projects.
DWR Grant totaling $1,600.000. The California Department of Water Resources ("DWR") has awarded $1,000,000 to Belmont through their Urban Streams Restoration Grant Program ("DWR Grant") for development of a channel restoration project in a portion of Belmont Creek that runs through Twin Pines Park ("Park") in Belmont (the "Creek Restoration Project"), and the DWR Grant requires a minimum local match of $319,960.46. To ensure project success and to maximize project benefits, Parties are committing $600,000 collectively.
In reliance on the mutual promises and obligations of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, Belmont is accepting the DWR Grant for the purpose of construction of the Creek Restoration Project prior to completion of the Creek Restoration Project's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.
CNRA Grant totaling $913,334 for Design and $5.951.000 for Construction. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has awarded Belmont an additional $913,334 ("Natural Resources Agency Grant") to design a proposed stormwater capture basin (the "Basin Project"), which proposes the installation of a stormwater detention system adjacent to the Creek Restoration Project site, and will rely on a diversion structure as part of the Creek Restoration Project to operate. No matching funds are required for the design portion. At the time of the drafting of this Funding Agreement, C1'.1RA is also considering awarding Belmont $5,951,000 in construction funding for the Basin Project, which all three Parties are in the process of securing $500,000 each in matching funds in a future year's budget in order to deliver all phases, including construction of the Basin Project for a current budget of $7,451,000 (CNRA grant plus local match of $1,500,000, or $500,000 per jurisdiction). 406
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BA 1DCC2-ACC2-410C-BC6C-C4FF410B9C8C This Agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the Parties to share the costs and responsibilities for the Project, and under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 1505l(d) designates Belmont as the lead agency under CEQA for both the Creek Restoration Project and the Basin Project.
In consideration of the facts set forth in the foregoing recitals and the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The Parties agree to share the costs and responsibilities for the Creek Restoration Project and the Basin Project, as set forth in this Agreement. The Creek Restoration Project entails completing engineering and design, CEQA documents, securing all necessary permits and property rights, and completing construction of the Creek Restoration Project, as well as completing preliminary engineering, design, and CEQA documents for the Basin Project, all of which is detailed in Exhibit "A" attached to this Agreement and incorporated by this reference ("Scope of Work").
2. Term of Agreement and Withdrawal by a Party.
A. Term. This Agreement is effective upon the day and date last signed and executed by the duly-authorized representative of each Party and shall remain in full force and effect until two years after the completion of the Project ("Term").
B. Withdrawal. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time during the Term upon 90 days written notice to all other Parties ("Notice of Withdrawal") subject to the conditions set forth in this Paragraph 2, and the date which is 90 days after the date of the Notice of Withdrawal is referred to herein as the "Effective Date of Withdrawal".
Following receipt of a Notice of Withdrawal from a Party, the remaining Parties shall meet and confer and, if necessary, negotiate one or more separate agreement(s) setting forth the Parties' respective responsibilities and payments after the Effective Date of Withdrawal. If the Notice of Withdrawal is delivered prior to Belmont's award of contracts for the Creek Restoration Project design, CEQA review, and environmental permitting services, then the Party withdrawing from this Agreement shall be responsible for its share of expenses determined in accordance with Paragraph 5 below of all Project expenses incurred prior to the Effective Date of Withdrawal. If the Effective Date of Withdrawal occurs on or after the date that Belmont awards professional service or construction contracts for the Creek Restoration Project design, CEQA review, and environmental permitting services then the withdrawing Party will be responsible for (a) its entire share of all Project expenses incurred prior to the Effective Date of Withdrawal. plus (b) its entire share of the cost of work, including contingencies, under those design, CEQA review, and environmental permitting contracts through its completion. If the Effective Date of Withdrawal occurs on or after the date that Belmont awards contracts for Creek Restoration Project construction and construction management services, then the withdrawing Party will be responsible for (a) its entire share of all Project expenses incurred prior to the Effective Date of Withdrawal, plus (b) its entire share of the cost of work, including contingencies, under those construction and construction management contracts through the completion of the Creek Restoration Project as provided in Paragraphs 4 and 5 below. Belmont, as the primary funder, owner, and contracting agency for construction of the Creek Restoration Project, commits to construct the Creek Restoration Project once environmental clearance is obtained through CEQA review, and may not withdraw from this Agreement before completion and acceptance of construction of the Creek Restoration Project, once awarded.
3. Authorizations. If agreed to by all Parties, the City Managers of the Cities, and County Manager of the County are authorized to extend the Term, modify due dates, resolve conflicts, 2 407
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4. Responsibilities of the Parties.
A. Finance. The Parties agree to share costs as provided in Section 5.
B. Contracting. Belmont will be the contracting agency for both all phases of both projects, while San Carlos and County will provide matching funds and expertise on technical advisory committees for both projects.
C. Lead Agency Under CEQA. Belmont will serve as the Lead Agency under CEQA for both projects. Belmont, as the owner and contracting agency, will be the applicant on necessary environmental regulatory permits.
D. Improvements. Belmont will be the owner of any and all Project improvements.
E. Project Management. Belmont will lead the day-to-day management of the work associated with all Pre-Construction Activities for the Creek Restoration Project and communication with the Vendors. San Carlos and the County will serve advisory roles. Belmont, as the owner of the Creek Restoration Project, shall be responsible for securing all necessary temporary and permanent real property easement rights to construct, operate, and maintain the Creek Restoration Project. The out-of-pocket costs of securing such easement rights shall be shared by the Cities and County according to the percentage shares of costs as set forth below in Section 5 (Payment).
Staff from each Party, will participate in and support the management of the both projects through a working group known as the Project Team, which will regularly meet with the Vendors to ensure proper project direction and coordination, particularly between the Vendors designing the adjacent restoration and stormwater capture project features. Project Team members will update their respective jurisdictions as necessary to resolve issues throughout the duration of the both projects.
F. Post-Project Responsibilities. Both before initiation of construction and upon completion of the design of the Creek Restoration Project, the Parties will meet and confer and negotiate one or more separate agreement(s) setting forth the Parties' respective obligations for performing and funding operation and maintenance. mitieation activities. if required for the purposes of the Project and any other Project-related responsibilities beyond the Term of this Agreement.
5. Payment. $1,000,000 to Belmont through their Urban Streams Restoration Program for the construction of the Channel Restoration of the Creek, requiring a minimum local match of $319,960.46 ("DWR Grant"). Additionally, the California Natural Resources Agency has awarded the City of Belmont $913,334 to support the design, CEQA review, and environmental permitting of the proposed Basin Project ("Natural Resources Agency Grant"). CNRA also expects to award Belmont $5,951,000 to constructthe Basin Project which will necessitate a $1,500,000 in local match funds to be split evenly between the Parties. The DWR Grant match requires estimated cost of approximately $600,000, which is the amount to be shared by the Cities and County ("Shared Obligation") as follows, with the understanding that percentage shares of costs are fixed throughout the life of the Agreement and while current cost estimates are shown, they may fluctuate up or down. 3 408
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Contributing
Jurisdiction
City of Belmont
City of San Carlos
County of San Mateo
Estimated Contribution and
Percentage of Shared Obligation
Under this Agreement (Creek Restoration
50% ($300,000)
25% ($150,000)
25% ($150,000)
At least every 12 months, the Parties shall meet and confer to reassess the Project costs and determine whether any adjustment in the Estimated Amount is warranted in light of the actual design, and permitting. In the event that the updated estimated amounts, as determined by the Parties at any point during the Project, are more than the original estimated amount sums set forth above, additional funding from a third party source beyond the above-mentioned contribution by the grants may be sought and secured for the Project during the Term, otherwise, the increased obligations of the Cities and County will be met proportionally based on their respective percentages of the Shared Obligation set forth above (i.e., Belmont 50%, San Carlos 25%, and the County 25%). Likewise, cost savings will be shared proportionally based on those same respective percentages.
Once approved in each jurisdiction's budget, likely in 2022, it is anticipated that a future amendment to this agreement will include an additional $500,000 from Belmont, San Carlos and the County in order to provide matching funds for the CNRA grant to construct the Basin Project.
In order to ensure that Belmont has sufficient funding to pay initial Vendor invoices for the Creek Restoration Project, upon the effective date of this Agreement, Belmont will submit invoices to San Carlos and County for an amount equal to 25% of their then-estimated respective contributions, and each jurisdiction shall pay its initial invoice within thirty (30) days ofreceipt. Belmont will then invoice the other Parties on a quarterly basis throughout the Term for the Creek Restortation Project according to their respective prorated contributions, less contingencies, including a final invoice once the Scope of Work is complete, and each jurisdiction shall pay all such invoices within 30 days of receipt.
6. General Provisions.
A. Indemnification. Pursuant to Government Code Section 895 .4, each Party agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold the other Parties (including its appointed and elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) harmless and free from any damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying Party, its appointed or elected officials, officers, employees, or agents, under or in connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to such Party under this Agreement. No Party, nor any appointed or elected official, officer, employee, or agent thereof, shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of any other Party, its appointed or elected officials, officers, employees, or agents, under or in connection, with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to such other Party under this Agreement.
B. Amendments. Any Party may request changes to this Agreement. Any changes, modifications, revisions or amendments, including to the contribution limits set forth above in 4 409
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C. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining portions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
D. Applicable Law. The construction, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The courts of the State of California shall have jurisdiction over any action arising out of this Agreement, with venue in San Mateo County.
E. Notices. Any and all notices required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been delivered 2 days following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each Party at the following address or such other address as is provided by such Party in writing:
To: City of Belmont To: City of San Carlos To: County of San Peter Brown Steven Machida Mateo
Public Works Director Public Works Director Ann Stillman, Interim 1 Twin Pines Lane City Hall, 600 Elm Street Public Works Director Belmont, CA 94002 San Carlos, CA 94070 555 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City, CA
94063
F. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibit A, represents the entire and complete agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether written or oral.
G. Debt Limitation. The Parties are subject to laws or policies which limit their ability to incur debt in future years. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute an obligation of future legislative bodies of the Cities or County to appropriate funds for the purpose of this Agreement.
H. Conflict of Interest. Each of the Parties shall avoid all conflicts of interest in the performance of this Agreement and shall immediately notify the other Parties should a conflict of interest arise that would prohibit or impair its ability to perform under this Agreement.
I. Disputes. The Parties agree that, with regard to all disputes or disagreements arising under this Agreement that are not resolved informally at the staff level after a good faith attempt, the Parties may, at their sole and mutual discretion, agree to engage in mediation, and the costs of any such mediation shall be divided equally among the Parties.
J. Non-Discrimination. The Parties will not discriminate, in any way, against any person based on sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, veteran status, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, gender (including gender identity and gender perception), sexual orientation, use of family medical leave, genetic testing, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. This policy shall apply to all employment practices.
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L. Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. Facsimile or electronic signatures may be used in place of original signatures on this Agreement. Each Party intends to be bound by the signatures on the facsimile or electronic document, is aware that the other Parties will rely on the facsimile or electronic signatures, and hereby waives any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the use of a facsimile or electronic signature.
7. Signatures. In witness whereof, the Parties, through their respective dulyauthorized representatives, have executed this Agreement on the days and dates set out below, and certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as set forth herein.
The effective date of this Agreement is the date of the signature last affixed to this Agreement. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES]
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AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF BELMONT, CITY OF SAN CARLOS, AND
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SHARE THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATED TO THE BELMONT CREEK RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT, AND FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT IN TWIN PINES PARK IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Memorandum of Understanding.
Each Party has executed a separate signature page.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Date:
Scott Rennie
City Attorney
3/24/2022
7 City of Belmont, a California
Municipal Corporation
By:
Date:
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Afshin Oskoui
City Manager
3/24/2022
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AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF BELMONT, CITY OF SAN CARLOS, AND
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SHARE THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATED TO THE BELMONT CREEK RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT, AND FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT IN TWIN PINES PARK IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Memorandum of Understanding.
Each Party has executed a separate signature page.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ~~ fuli£i1a s
Gregry J. Rubens
City Attorney
Date: January 27, 2022
8 City of San Carlos, a California
Municipal Corporation
By:
J~ lt~e
City Manager
Date: January 28, 2022
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AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF BELMONT, CITY OF SAN CARLOS, AND
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO SHARE THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATED TO THE BELMONT CREEK RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT, AND FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT IN TWIN PINES PARK IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have executed this Memorandum of Understanding.
Each Party has executed a separate signature page.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Brian Wong
Deputy County Counsel
Date: 02/10/2022
9 County of San Mateo, a California
Municipal Corporation
By:
Dlgltallyslgnli!d by Ann M. Stillman
ON: cn=Ann M. Stillman, o=Department
~:- ofPubli,Works,01.1=lnterlmDirectorof
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[email protected],c=US
Date: 2022.02.08 13:43:53 .()8'00'
Ann M. Stillman
Interim Director of Public Works
Date: 02/08/2022
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Belmont Creek Restoration, Water Quality Improvement, and Flood Protection Project In Twin Pines Park, Belmont, California
Scope of Work
The Belmont Creek Restoration, Water Quality Improvement, and Flood Protection Project in Twin Pines Park (Project) consists of a channel restoration project in a portion of Belmont Creek that runs through Twin Pines Park ("Park") in Belmont (the "Creek Restoration Project"), and a stormwater capture basin project in the Park (the "Basin Project"). The Project is the continuation of the collaborative effort between the Cities of Belmont ("Belmont") and San Carlos, and County of San Mateo. This Project Scope includes the completion of design, CEQA review, environmental permitting, and construction of the Belmont Creek Restoration Project.
The objective in the implementation of these improvements is to mitigate the frequency of flooding and accretion of sediment in the downstream portion of the creek between Old County Road and US Highway 101, improving and restoring the natural creek flow, as well as alleviate channel incising and erosion.
The Creek Restoration Project addresses the severe erosion and bank failure along the reach in Twin Pines Park (Park). The Creek Restoration Project will create a more natural stream channel, restore and create natural riparian habitat, remove invasive species of flora, stabilize stream banks through planting and other slope stabilization methods, and expand community connectivity through integration with the recreational facilities of the Park. This work will include the construction of a low-flow sediment capture basin, which further reduces sediment transport downstream. The necessary outreach obligations for Creek Restoration Project construction and grant compliance are to be led by Belmont and the Park and Recreation Boosters.
The Basin Project proposes to locate a stormwater capture facility beneath the parking lots in the Park. It is to be designed to attenuate the peak storm water flow up to the 10-year storm event. The Basin Project will include an in-stream diversion structure and pipe, trash capture, and return pipe to the Creek. The basin will also serve as a centralized sediment capture facility, preventing downstream sedimentation and reducing the demand for dredging downstream. This related project is funded through the Design phase, and a future grant is nearly finalized for construction which will necessitate an amendment to this funding agreement to secure additional local matching funds totaling $1,500,000.
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TWIN PINES PARK BELMONT CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN
The following mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) summary table includes the mitigation measures identified in the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration Project Final Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). For each mitigation measure, this table identifies monitoring and reporting actions that shall be carried out, the party responsible for implementing these actions, and the monitoring schedule. This table also includes a column where responsible parties can check off monitoring and reporting actions as they are completed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that actions required for all of the mitigation measures listed herein are included in the project plans and specifications. It is the responsibility of the City of Belmont (City) to review and confirm that all of the mitigation measure actions described herein are in the project plans and specifications. 416
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Mitigation Measures
Contractor
Responsibility City Responsibility
Monitoring
Schedule
Completion
Date and
Initials
None required.
Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Mitigation Measures
Contractor
Responsibility City Responsibility
Monitoring
Schedule
Completion
Date and
Initials
None required.
Air Quality
Mitigation Measures
Contractor
Responsibility City Responsibility
Monitoring
Schedule
Completion
Date and
Initials
None required.
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Mitigation Measures
Contractor
Responsibility City Responsibility
Monitoring
Schedule
Completion
Date and
Initials
BIO-1. Special-Status Plant Surveys
Prior to ground disturbance, appropriately timed
rare plant bloom surveys shall be conducted by a
qualified biologist to identify any special-status
plant species that may occur within the Project
area. Should special-status plants be observed on
site, a 15-foot buffer shall be placed around the
plant. A smaller buffer may be allowed based on
specific site conditions and proximity to Project
activities. If the plant is observed within the
Project footprint and cannot be avoided,
consultation with CDFW may be required to
determine appropriate mitigating actions.
1. N/A
2. Comply with
required 15-foot
buffer on-site, if
needed.
3. Comply with
District and CDFW
recommended
actions, if needed.
1. Retain a qualified
biologist to conduct rare
plant bloom surveys, to
measure specifications.
2. If needed, ensure the
creation of a 15-foot
buffer around
discovered plant
species.
3. Consult with CDFW, if
needed.
1. Prior to the
start of
grounddisturbing
activities.
2. Prior to the
construction
and during
construction.
3. Prior to the
start of
construction
and during
construction.
BIO-2. Pre-construction Wildlife Surveys
A qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey for wildlife and specialstatus species no more than 5 days prior to ground disturbance. Should special-status
species be identified within the Project area,
USFWS or CDFW may need to be consulted prior
to ground disturbance, depending on the species
observed.
1. N/A
2. Comply with
District and CDFW
guidance, if
needed.
1. Retain a qualified
biologist to conduct a
pre-construction survey
for wildlife and special
status species.
2. Consult with CDFW, if
needed.
1. No more
than 5 days
prior to the
start of
grounddisturbing
activities.
2. Prior to the
start of
ground
disturbance.
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Contractor
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Schedule
Completion
Date and
Initials
BIO-3. Roosting Bat Surveys
To minimize potential impacts on bat maternity
colonies during the maternity season (March 15 –
July 31) or non-reproductive roosting bats during
the non-maternity season (August 1 – March 14),
a qualified biologist will conduct a preconstruction survey(s) for roosting bats prior to the onset of ground-disturbing activities. The
biologist shall inspect for evidence of bat use
within suitable habitat, such as guano, urine
staining, or oil staining. If evidence of use is
observed, or if high-quality roost sites are present
in areas where evidence of bat use might not be
detectable (such as a tree cavity), an evening
emergence survey and/or a nocturnal acoustic
survey may be necessary to determine if a bat
colony is present and to identify the specific
location of the bat colony.
• If no active maternity colony or nonbreeding bat roost is located, Project work can continue as planned.
• If an active maternity colony or nonbreeding roost is located, the Project work will be modified to avoid
disturbance of the roosts, if feasible.
• If an active maternity colony is located
and Project work cannot be modified to
1. N/A
2. N/A
3. Comply with
biologist
evaluations
and/or avoidance
recommendations
during
construction
activities, if
needed.
4. Comply with
biologist guidance
and disturbance
buffer zone, if
needed.
5. Comply with
biologist/ City
guidance for the
two-step tree
removal process,
if needed.
1. Retain a qualified
biologist to conduct a
pre-construction
survey for roosting
bats.
2. Ensure the biologist
conducts a secondary
evening emergence or
nocturnal acoustic
survey, if needed.
3. Ensure Project work is
modified to avoid
disturbance of
discovered roosts, if
needed.
4. Ensure the creation of
a non-disturbance
buffer zone, if needed.
5. If work needs to occur
within a buffered area,
ensure the removal of
the tree using the twostep process with a
qualified biologist
present, to measure
specifications.
1. Prior to the
start of
ground
disturbance.
2. Prior to the
start of
ground
disturbance,
if needed.
3. During
construction,
if needed.
4. During
construction,
if needed.
5. During
construction,
if needed.
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avoid removal or disturbance of the
colony location, disturbance will be
scheduled to take place outside the
maternity roost season (March 15– July
31), and a non-disturbance buffer zone
(determined by a qualified biologist) will
be implemented during the maternity
roost season.
• If an active non-breeding bat roost is
located and Project work cannot be
modified to avoid removal of the
occupied tree, the tree will be removed
using a two-day phased method as
follows: Day 1, under supervision of a
qualified biologist, tree limbs not
containing suitable bat roosting habitat
will be removed; then, Day 2, the rest of
the tree can be removed.
BIO-4. Nesting Birds Survey 1. N/A
2. N/A
3. Comply with
biologist guidance
and nondisturbance buffer,
if needed.
4. Comply with
biologist and City
1. Schedule construction
activities to avoid the
nesting season, if
feasible.
2. Retain a qualified
biologist to conduct
pre-construction
surveys for nesting
birds, if needed.
1. Prior to the
start of
construction.
2. No more
than 7 days
prior to the
start of
construction,
if needed.
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To the extent feasible, construction activities
should be scheduled to avoid the nesting season
for birds. The nesting season for most birds in
San Mateo County extends from February 1
through August 31, inclusive. If Project activities
are scheduled to take place outside the nesting
season, impacts to nesting birds would be
avoided. If it is not possible to schedule Project
activities outside the nesting season, then the
following measures will be implemented:
• A qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction survey(s) for nesting birds.
These surveys shall be conducted no
more than seven days prior to the
initiation of Project activities, including
tree and vegetation removal. During
these surveys, the biologist shall inspect
all trees and other potential nesting
habitats (e.g., shrubs, ruderal grasslands,
and structures) in and immediately
adjacent to the construction areas for
nests.
guidance regarding
the use of
avoidance buffers
during project
activities.
3. Ensure the creation of a
non-disturbance buffer
at the biologist's
discretion, if needed.
4. Provide contractor
guidance and ensure
that buffers zones
remain until the birds
have fledged or the nest
is no longer active.
3. During
construction,
if needed.
4. During
construction,
if needed.
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• If an active nest is found sufficiently
close to work areas to be disturbed by
these activities, a non-disturbance buffer
zone will be established around the nest
at the biologist's discretion and in
accordance with regulatory permits and
conditions to ensure that no nests of
species protected by the MBTA and
California Fish and Game Code shall be
disturbed during project
implementation. Buffers zones will
remain until the birds have fledged or
the nest is no longer active as
determined by a qualified biologist.
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measures
Contractor
Responsibility City Responsibility
Monitoring
Schedule
Completion
Date and
Initials
CR-1. Conduct Archaeological and Tribal Cultural
Monitoring
1. NA
2. Comply with
established
Environmental
Sensitive Area
immediately if any
cultural resources
are discovered
1. Retain qualified
archaeologist and tribal
monitor to conduct
monitoring during
ground-disturbing
activities.
2. Ensure that an
Environmental Sensitive
1. Prior to the
initiation of
ground
disturbing
activities.
2. Following any
cultural
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activity within the Project area, the City shall
retain a qualified archaeologist and a Tribal
monitor to conduct monitoring of grounddisturbing activity. Because the NAHC had previously appointed the Muwekma Ohlone
Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area (Tribe) as the
MLD for the Storm Water Project, it would be
likely a representative of this Tribe would serve
as the Tribal monitor in this
case.
In the event that cultural resources are exposed
during construction, the monitor shall be
empowered to temporarily halt activities in the
immediate vicinity of the discovery while it is
evaluated for significance. An Environmental
Sensitive Area shall be installed around the find
to protect during further investigation of the find
is conducted. If the archeologist determines that
the cultural resources exposed potentially
contribute to the eligibility of site P-41-000152 or
are unique archeological resources as defined by
Section 21083.2 of CEQA, then the archeologist
shall consult with the City and the Tribal monitor
before conducting additional excavations or
similar investigation techniques, such as auguring
or shovel test pits, to confirm whether the find
has significance and may be further impacted by
project actions. If they do not contribute to the
eligibility of P-41-000152, or are not “unique,”
then no further mitigation would be required.
Unique cultural resources shall be determined
based on the criteria set forth in Section 21083.2
of CEQA. If the find is determined to be
during project
activities.
3. Ensure
archaeologist
consultation with
the city and tribal
monitor, if needed.
4. Comply with
archaeologist
recommendations
and excavation
practices, if
needed.
Area is installed
immediately if any
cultural resources are
discovered during
project activities.
3. Ensure consultation
with archaeologist and
tribal monitor, if
needed.
4. Ensure that
archaeological
excavation is conducted
by a qualified
archaeologist, if
needed, to measure
specifications.
resource
discovery.
3. Following any
cultural
resource
discovery.
4. Following any
cultural
resource
discovery.
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significant or likely contributes to the eligibility of P-41-000152, the archaeologist, Tribal monitor,
and the City will meet to determine the
appropriate avoidance measure for the situation.
If it is infeasible to avoid impacts to the site that
have been determined to be eligible individually
for listing on the CRHR or the NRHP or may
contribute to the significance of P-41-000152,
additional research including, but not necessarily
limited to, archaeological excavation shall be
conducted (CCR Section 15126.4 (b)(3)(C)). This
work shall be conducted by a qualified
archaeologist and be conducted following the
research design and recommendations provided
by the Twin Pines Storm Water Capture Project,
San Mateo County, California: Archaeological
Testing Results Report (ESA 2023).
CR-2. Stop Work in the Event of an
Archaeological Discovery
1. Stop work
immediately if
archaeological
features or
deposits are
discovered during
work activities.
2. Comply with
recommendations
of qualified
archaeologist and
1. Ensure work is stopped
immediately within a
radius of at least 100
feet in if archaeological
features or deposits are
discovered.
2. Retain a qualified
archaeologist and
Native American
representative for
evaluation of the
1. Following any
archaeological
discovery.
2. Following any
archaeological
discovery.
3. Following any
archaeological
discovery.
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If evidence of any subsurface archaeological
features or deposits is discovered during
construction-related earth-moving activities (e.g.,
lithic scatters, midden soils, historic era farming,
or construction materials), all ground-disturbing
activity in the area of the discovery shall be
halted within 100 feet of the find until a qualified
archaeologist and Native American
representative from a traditionally and culturally
affiliated tribe, as appropriate, can assess the
significance of the find and make
recommendations for further evaluation and
treatment as necessary. Culturally appropriate
treatment may include, but is not limited to,
processing materials for reburial, minimizing
handling of cultural objects, leaving objects in
place within the landscape, and returning objects
to a location within the project area where they
will not be subject to future impacts.
If after evaluation, a resource is considered
significant or is considered a tribal cultural
resource, all preservation options shall be
considered as required by CEQA (see Public
Resources Code 21084.3), including possible
capping, data recovery, mapping, or avoidance of
the resource. Treatment that preserves or
restores the cultural character and integrity of a
tribal cultural resource may include tribal
monitoring, culturally appropriate recovery of
cultural objects, and reburial of cultural objects
Native American
representative.
3. Comply with
recommendations
of qualified
archaeologist and
Native American
representative.
4. N/A
resource if a discovery is
made.
3. Comply with
recommendations of
archaeologist and
Native American
representative following
completion of the
evaluation, to measure
specifications.
4. Ensure the preparation
of a quality report that
details all methods and
findings of evaluation to
measure specifications,
if needed.
4. Following any
archaeological
discovery.
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or cultural soil. If artifacts are recovered from
significant prehistoric archaeological resources or
tribal cultural resources, the first option shall be
to transfer the artifacts to an appropriate tribal
representative. If possible, accommodations shall
be made to re-inter the artifacts at the Project
site. Only if no other options are available will
recovered prehistoric archeological material be
housed at a qualified curation facility. The results
of the identification, evaluation, and/or data
recovery program for any unanticipated
discoveries shall be presented in a professionalquality report that details all methods and findings, evaluates the nature and significance of
the resources, analyzes and interprets the
results, and distributes this information to the
public.
CR-3. Protect Native American Human Remains
Consistent with the California Health and Safety
Code and the California Native American
Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Sites Act, if
suspected human remains are found during
project construction, all work shall be halted
within 100 feet of the finds, and the San Mateo
County Medical Examiner shall be notified,
pursuant to California Public Resources Code
Sections 5097.94, 5097.98, and 5097.99, to
determine the nature of the remains. The
coroner shall examine all discoveries of
1. Halt work within
100 feet if
suspected human
remains are found
and follow
guidance of City
and Coroner.
2. N/A
3. N/A
4. N/A
5. N/A
1. Ensure work is halted
within 100 feet if
suspected human
remains are found.
2. Notify the San Mateo
County Medical
Examiner immediately
after discovery of
suspected human
remains.
3. Contact the NAHC
within 24 hours of
1. Following a
human
remains
discovery.
2. Following a
human
remains
discovery.
3. Following a
human
remains
discovery.
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suspected human remains within 48 hours of
receiving notice of a discovery on private or State
lands (Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5[b]).
If the coroner determines that the remains are
those of a Native American, he or she shall
contact the NAHC by phone within 24 hours of
making that determination (Health and Safety
Code Section 7050[c]). The NAHC shall then
assign a most likely descendant (MLD) to serve as
the main point of Native American contact and
consultation. Following the coroner’s findings,
the MLD, in consultation with the State, shall
determine the ultimate treatment and
disposition of the remains. If the NAHC concurs
that the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San
Francisco Bay Area should continue as the MLD
for this Project, similar to that role with the
Storm Water Project, the recommendations
provided for the treatment of human remains
outlined in the Twin Pines Storm Water Capture
Project, San Mateo County, California:
Archaeological Testing Results Report (ESA 2023)
shall be followed.
coroner examination if
remains are believed to
be of Native American
descent.
4. Consult with MLD and
the state to determine
appropriate treatment.
5. Follow guidelines from
the Twin Pines Storm
Water Capture Project
if the NAHC concurs
that the Muwekma
Ohlone Tribe of the San
Francisco Bay Area
should continue as the
MLD.
4. Following a
human
remains
discovery.
5. Following a
human
remains
discovery.
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None required
Geology, Soils, and Seismicity
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None required
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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None required
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
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None required
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None required
Land Use and Planning
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None required
Mineral Resources
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None required
Noise
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None Required
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Public Services
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None required
Recreation
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None required.
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TR-1. Prepare and Implement a Construction
Traffic Management Plan
The City shall require that the construction
contractor(s) prepare and implement a
construction traffic management plan to manage
traffic flow during construction, reduce potential
interference with local emergency response
plans, reduce potential traffic safety hazards, and
ensure adequate access for emergency
responders. The City and/or the construction
contractor(s) will ensure that the plan is
implemented during construction. The plan will
include, but not be limited to, the following
measures:
• Identify construction truck haul routes
and timing to limit conflicts between
truck and automobile traffic on nearby
roads. The identified routes will be
designed to minimize impacts on
vehicular and pedestrian traffic,
circulation, and safety.
• Evaluate the need to provide signage,
flaggers, or temporary traffic control on
Ralston Avenue to assist trucks in
accessing the roadway with minimal
disruption of traffic.
1. Prepare and
implement a
construction
traffic
management
plan for use
during all
Project
activities, to
measure
specifications.
1. Ensure the preparation
and implementation of a
construction traffic
management plan, to
measure specifications.
1. Prior to the
start of
construction
and during
construction.
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• Document road pavement conditions at
Ralston Avenue where it enters Twin
Pines Park before and after Project
construction so that any damage or
debris attributable to haul trucks can be
identified and corrected. Roads damaged
by construction vehicles shall be repaired
to their preconstruction condition.
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CR-1. Conduct Archaeological and Tribal
Monitoring
See “Cultural Resources” above.
CR-2. Stop Work in the Event of an
Archaeological Discovery
See “Cultural Resources” above.
CR-3. Protection Native American Human
Remains
See “Cultural Resources” above.
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None required.
Wildfire
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None required.
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BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, BIO-4
See “Biological Resources” above.
CR-1, CR-2, CR-3
See “Cultural Resources” above.
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