City Council Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2025
City of Belmont City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California July 8, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:15 PM
Roll Call:
Councilmembers Present: Latimerlo, McCune, Pang-Maganaris Mates Councilmembers Absent: Jordan
2. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM
A. CLOSED SESSION 6:15 PM
Public Employee Performance Evaluation Government Code Section 54957(b) Titles: City Manager, City Attorney
B. STUDY SESSION (none)
C. SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS (none)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Rennie stated that no reportable action was taken at the previously held closed session.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. National Night Out
Police Chief Stenquist provided a brief background on National Night invited the community to participate.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Guliano Carlini commented on bicycle riding infrastructure.
Julie Alsaegh commented on certificate of compliance for lot sales.
Shie Wiu commented on pedestrian walkway safety.
Upon Discretion of Council- Late Public Comment Allowed Belmont Resident commented on Texas catastrophic midland Texas and sending Council support.
7. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Latimerlo Highlighted Lemonade Day July 12, 2025, and City of San Carlos 100-year Anniversary.
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Vice Mayor Pang-Maganaris reminded residents of the final concert in the park. she noted that the BelMateo Babe Ruth 15 yrs won the State Championship and heading to the Regionals. Councilmember McCune reminded residents of Hallmark area construction.
8. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2025-48 Approving a permanent encroachment agreement for a utility cabinet within the public right-of-way on the frontage of 901 Alameda de las Pulgas.
B. Resolution 2025-49 Approving a resolution approving a Permanent Encroachment Agreement to allow the construction of an above ground utility cabinet within the public right-of-way adjacent to 2369 Lyall Way.
C. Resolution 2025-50 Approving a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Belmont and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029
D. Resolution 2025-51 Approving a resolution approving revisions to the City Clerk Classification and salary range.
E. Motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with Peninsula Clean Energy for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers at municipal facilities and authorizing advertisement for sealed bids.
F. Resolution 2025-52 Approving a resolution to amend the City’s Master Employee Pay Schedule to ensure continued compliance with California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements.
G. Motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Service Agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc. to provide building inspection services for a total not to exceed $265,000.
H. Motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment #1 to Task Order #1 with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Building Plan Review Services to authorize an additional $258,000 expenditure for Fiscal Year 24-25 and Task Order #2 for a total expenditure of $420,000 for Fiscal Year 25-26.
I. Motion authorizing 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.
J. Motion adopting 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.
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K. Motion presenting the revised Strategic Communications Plan incorporating Council's requested edits for final approval.
No public comment received.
City Attorney read the title of the ordinance to be approved.
ACTION: On a motion made by Vice Mayor Pang-Maganaris and seconded by Councilmember McCune unanimously approved by a roll call vote (4-0-1Jordan absent).
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Approving the Updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) in Compliance with Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ
Presentation made by Public Works Director Patel.
Council discussion ensued.
No public comment received.
ACTION: On a motion made by Vice Mayor Pang-Maganaris and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo Resolution 2025-53 approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan per the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (4-0-1).
11. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their assignments.
B. Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui reported on upcoming summer events.
12. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
Submitted by,
Mara Perez, Deputy City Clerk
Meeting was video recorded.