CITY OF BELMONT
CITY COUNCIL
www.belmont.gov
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
Council meetings, unless otherwise noted, are broadcast live to Belmont residents on
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2. Streamed live via the City’s website at Belmont.gov,
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4. Public may attend the meeting in the Council Chambers, Belmont City Hall 2nd floor PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public in the Council Chamber present the Clerk a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber.
If participating virtually use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak.
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All public comments are subject to a 3-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Chair.
If you wish to submit written public comment, you may send an email to [email protected] before the council considers the item. Please indicate the agenda item topic or agenda item number you wish to comment on in your email’s subject line. Any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the time of publication of the agenda and 3 hours before the start of the meeting will be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting and made part of the meeting record. Written public comments will not be read during the Council meeting.
The Mayor has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the Public Comment period; If the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting.
The Mayor also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All
1. CALL TO ORDER [6:15 PM]
2. ROLL CALL
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Afshin Oskoui, City Manager Employee organization:
Mid-Management Confidential Employee Association (MMCEA) and Belmont Police Officers Association (BPOA)
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Rethink Waste Poster Contest Recognition
B. HIP Housing Calendar Contest Recognition
C. AYSO 10UB White Wolves Recognition
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes
B. San Juan Boulevard Sewer Capacity Improvements Project Notice of Completion persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Council and address issues, not individuals.
Personal attacks, cursing and outbursts from the audience in support or opposition to a speaker are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS [7:00 PM]
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Body on any City matter not on the agenda. The period for public comment at this point in the agenda is limited to 15 minutes, with a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker. Speakers who requested but did not receive an opportunity to speak during this comment period will be given an opportunity to address the Body later in the meeting. State law prohibits the Body from acting on non-agenda items.
Consent business items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a member or staf request specific items to be removed for separate action.
The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
Attachment(s):
December 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution accepting the construction work and authorizing the issuance of Notice of Completion for the San Juan Boulevard Sewer Capacity Improvements Project, City Contract Number, 2024-631, recording of the Notice of Completion with the C. Install a Two-Way Stop on Malcolm Avenue at Anita Avenue and a Bike Box on Ralston Avenue at South Road
D. Field Groomer Purchase
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS [None]
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Business License Regulation Clean-Up, Solicitor Regulation Amendment, and Adjustment to the Category 4 Business License Tax Rate
B. Adoption of the San Mateo Countywide Local Roadway Safety Plan and Vision Zero Goal
County of San Mateo Recorder’s Office, and release of retention 35 day after recordation of the Notice of Completion
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution installing a two-way stop on Malcolm Avenue at Anita Avenue, and a bike box and related improvements on Ralston Avenue at South Road Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Anita Ave and Malcolm Ave mockup
Ralston Ave at South Rd mockup
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appropriating $40,476.36 for the purchase of a Toro Field Pro 6040 Field Groomer from Turf Star
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Quote from Turf Star
General Business items are considered separately, typically in the order listed. The chair will call for public comment on each item when the body considers the item.
Recommendation: 1. Introduce an ordinance repealing provisions in the Belmont City Code Chapter 12 and 19 pertaining to business licenses superseded by Measure DD and amending solicitor regulations contained therein
2. Adopt a resolution adjusting the Category 4 Business License Tax rate for cannabis-related businesses
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Recommendation: Adopt by resolution the San Mateo Countywide Local Roadway Safety Plan and accompanying Vision Zero Goal
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
C. Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2025
12. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
13. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
14. ADJOURNMENT
Resolution
CCAG Countywide LRSP_Belmont Chapter with Edits
CCAG Presentation Slides
Recommendation: Consider changes to and motion to approve the City Council Intergovernmental Assignments for calendar year 2025
Attachment(s):
Staff Report
Current Assignment List
A. Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
B. Verbal report from City Manager
Items in this category are for discussion and direction to staf only. However, Council/Board may take final action on an item if there is no need for additional staf analysis.
If you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (650) 595-7413. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at:www.belmont.gov. All staf reports will be posted to the web in advance of the meeting, and any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/District Board or Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Of ice, One Twin Pines Lane, during normal business hours and at the Council Chambers at City Hall, Second Floor, during the meeting.
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