City Council Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2025
CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mates, Pang-Maganaris, Latimerlo, McCune, Jordan COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 6:17 PM
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Afshin Oskoui, City Manager Employee organization: MidManagement Confidential Employee Association (MMCEA) and Belmont Police Officers Association (BPOA)
RECONVENE: 7:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Rethink Waste Poster Contest Recognition
Emi Hashizume, Environmental Education Manager introduced the artist and her art.
HIP Housing Calendar Contest Recognition
Daniel Barrera HIP Housing introduced the Belmont artists and their artwork.
AYSO 10UB White Wolves Recognition
Coaches Kristien Karmarkar Neelam Desai introduced the team and spoke on their accomplishments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Chris Lu provided updates on Belmont library events.
Giuliano Carlini congratulated the 10UB team and commented on the need for more bicycle infrastructure in Belmont.
Tom Snider provided comments on wildfire mitigation efforts at Waterdog Park.
Carolyn Hoskins thanked the Council for recent recognition of her Black History Museum.
Victor Garza commented regarding his properties on the unincorporated portion of Alhambra Drive.
Max Reinhardt provided comments on his experience with the certificate of compliance process.
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Teresa Patel, Alexie Patel, Anjana Patel commented on a recent armed car theft incident at their home in Belmont.
Paul Martin provided comments on the Patel family.
Tiffany Obayashi commented on the need for a safety barrier on a portion of Ralston Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers provided information on upcoming local and reginal events.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes of December 10, 2024 Meeting
Resolution 2025-01 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 County of San Mateo Recorder’s Office, and release of retention 35 day after recordation of the Notice of Completion Resolution 2025-02 installing a two-way stop on Malcolm Avenue at Anita Avenue, and a bike box and related improvements on Ralston Avenue at South Road
Resolution 2025-03 appropriating $40,476.36 for the purchase of a Toro Field Pro 6040 Field Groomer from Turf Star
In response to Councilmember questions City Attorney Oskoui stated that the San Juan Blvd. Pipeline, as related to Resolution 2025-01 is complete. He also noted that the San Juan pavement is part of the five year pavement management plan.
Public comment provided by Giuliano Carlini and Mike Swire on Resolution 2025-02.
ACTION: On a motion made by Latimerlo and seconded by Vice Mayor Pang-Maganaris the consent business items were unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS [None]
GENERAL BUSINESS
Business License Regulation Clean-Up, Solicitor Regulation Amendment, and Adjustment to the Category 4 Business License Tax Rate
Assistant City Manager Kleinbaum provided a brief background noting that this action will repeal provisions of Belmont City Code Chapters 12 and 19 pertaining to the business licenses that have been superseded by Measure DD passed at the November 5, 2024 election and amend solicitor regulations contained in Chapter 12. Solicitors are required to get permits from the City’s Police Department These regulations were renumbered and updated to clarify and streamline the permit process. She also explained that a resolution before the Council will adjust the Business License Tax Rate for Category 4 (cannabis-related businesses) to $60 per $1,000 of gross receipts (6%).
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Councilmember Resolution 2025-04 adjusting the Category 4 Business License Tax rate for cannabis-related businesses was adopted and an Ordinance repealing provisions in the Belmont City Code Chapter 12 and 19 pertaining to City Council Meeting Minutes
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business licenses superseded by Measure DD and amending solicitor regulations contained therein was introduced by a roll call vote (5-0).
Adoption of the San Mateo Countywide Local Roadway Safety Plan and Vision Zero Goal Assistant Public Works Director Scramaglia introduced Jeff LeCapp Transportation System Coordinators CCAG, he provided and overview of the Local Roadway Safety Plan. He explained that the plan follows Federal and State commitment to Safe System approach to improve traffic safety, provides an assessment of historical and existing roadway traffic safety and identifies actions and prioritized project lists with implementation partners. He concluded his presentation by noting that the next steps include adopting the plan perusing a safety grant funding and continue participation through countywide Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC).
Council discussion ensued.
Public comment on this topic provided by Giuliano Carlini and Mike Swire.
ACTION: On a motion by Councilmember Latimerlo and seconded by Councilmember McCune Resolution 2025-05 the San Mateo Countywide Local Roadway Safety Plan and accompanying Vision Zero Goal was approved by a roll vote (5-0).
Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2025 Council discussed changes and made appointments to the Council Intergovernmental Assignments for the calendar year 2025.
BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments Councilmembers reported on their assignments.
Verbal report from City Manager
Commented on emergency preparedness and announced website updates with resources for the community.
MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION (none)
ADJOURNMENT at this time being 9:17 p.m. in memory of former Mayor Dick Green and those affected by the fires in Southern California.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk