City Council Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2024
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California JUNE 24, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Jordan, Latimerlo, McCune, Pang-Maganaris, Mates Councilmembers Absent: None
2. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM
A. CLOSED SESSION 6:15 PM
Public Employee Performance Evaluation Government Code Section 54957(b) Titles: City Manager
B. STUDY SESSION (none)
C. SPECIALSESSION/OTHERTOPICS
(none) ITEMS STARTING AT 7:00PM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Julia Mates.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rennie stated that no reportable action was taken.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Parks Make Life Better Proclamation
Major Mates read the proclamation and the Director of Parks and Recreation, Brigitte Shearer, gave a brief presentation.
B. Rethink Waste Trash to Art Contest Recognition
Emmy, from Rethink Waste, made a brief statement and introduced Vincent, the winner of the art contest. Vincent made a brief statement on his project.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Neil Eison, Belmont property owner spoke to the difficulties in obtaining a Certificate of Compliance from the City.
Rick Loui, also spoke on the delays they have experienced in obtaining a Certificate of Compliance through the City.
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7. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Latimerlo congratulated Elizabeth Tsachres, Communications and Community Affairs Office, on the “Rookie of the Year” award from the American Public Works Association of Silicon Valley. Council Member Latimerlo also congratulated City Manager, Afshin Oskoui, on the “Outstanding Service in a Public Agency” award from the American Public Works Association of Silicon Valley. Mayor Mates provided updates on upcoming community events.
8. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2025-46 (1) accepting work and authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Completion for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Contract Number 2022-613 for a construction cost of $3,087,974.24, and (2) approving the transfer of $200,000 from the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 3117) to support closeout and staff time.
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a deed restriction for the project area of the Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration as required by the Proposition 68 Urban Streams Restoration Program Grant Agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources.
C. Receive a report on the Americans with Disability Act List of Project Improvements in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24
D. Resolution 2025-45 approving the Final Parcel Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the construction of an approximately 111,654 square foot, 5- story residential apartment building at 604, 608, and 610 Harbor Boulevard and authorize the city manager to execute related maintenance and encroachment agreements for the project.
E. Monthly Financial Reports - March and April 2025
F. Approve Minutes of May 13, and May 27, 2025
G. Resolution 2025-47 approving a summary vacation of a 7-foot sanitary sewer construction and maintenance easement dedicated to the City across the property at 1506 Williams Avenue (APN 044-112-250).
Mayor Mates confirmed with City Manager Oskoui that item 9A (1506 Williams Avenue Summary Easement Vacation) would be moved from the Public Hearing section of the agenda to the Consent section of the agenda. Mayor Mates confirmed no public comment on this item.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Vice Mayor Pang-Maganaris the consent business was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
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A. Ratification of San Mateo Consolidated (SMC) Fire Department Fire Code Amendments and Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Classifications
Director of Community Development, Carlos de Melo, gave a presentation to (1) Introduce an ordinance of the City of Belmont ratifying SMC Ordinance 2025- 002 adopting the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) classification map applicable to the city as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal and ratifying SMC Ordinance 2025-001 amending California Fire Code regulations applicable to the FHSZ classifications.
Introduction Ordinance of the Belmont Fire Protection District ratifying SMC Ordinance 2025-002 adopting the LRA FHSZ classification map applicable to the district as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal and ratifying SMC Ordinance 2025-001 amending California Fire Code regulations applicable to the FHSZ classifications.
No public comments received.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Latimerlo and seconded by Councilmember Jordan this item was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
Mayor Mates recessed the City Council meeting to the Belmont Fire Protection District meeting.
Mayor Mates confirmed no public comment on this item.
On a motion made by Director McCune and seconded by Vice Chair PangMaganaris this item was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
Mayor Mates adjourned the Belmont Fire Protection District meeting and resumed the City Council meeting.
B. Strategic Communications Plan Update and Adoption
Communications and Community Affairs Office, Elizabeth Tsachres, gave a presentation providing a brief update on Belmont communications efforts over the past year and review of the new Strategic Communications Plan for adoption.
No public comment received.
Information only no action taken.
11. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF (none)
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12. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION (none)
13. ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:21 PM
Submitted by,
Courtney Brown, Administrative Assistant
Meeting video recorded.