Agenda packet — Belmont City Council, September 9, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
(none)

5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT

ON THE AGENDA

7. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

8. CONSENT BUSINESS

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)

10. GENERAL BUSINESS

11. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM

MEMBERS AND STAFF

12. MATTERS OF

INTEREST/CLARIFICATION

13. ADJOURNMENT
City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California
General order of Business City Council
Julia Mates, Mayor
Robin Pang-Maganaris, Vice Mayor
Gina Latimerlo, Councilmember
Tom McCune, Councilmember
Cathy Jordan, Councilmember
Staff
Afshin Oskoui, City Manager
Scott Rennie, City Attorney
Kathy Kleinbaum, Assistant City Manager
Ken Stenquist, Police Chief
Grace Castaneda, Finance Director
Ann Ritzma, Interim Admin Services Director
Carlos deMelo, Community Development Director
Brigitte Shearer, Parks and Recreation Director
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director
Jozi Plut, City Clerk
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LEVINE ACT:

The Levine Act (California Government Code Section 84308) limits campaign contributions that may be made to elected or appointed City officials (including councilmembers and the mayor) and certain candidates for elective city offices. The Act prohibits an agent of a party from contributing any amount to councilmember while a proceeding for a contract valued at $50,000 or more, permit, license, or other entitlement for use is pending that does not solely involve purely ministerial decisions. The Act also prohibits parties and participants in the above entitlement proceedings from contributing more than $500 during the proceeding and for 12 months after the proceeding and requires disclosure of the prohibited contributions. The Act prohibits certain officials, including local elected officials, from taking part in an entitlement proceeding if the official has received a contribution exceeding $500 from a party or participant in the proceeding within the preceding 12 months. An official is also prohibited from accepting, soliciting, or directing a contribution exceeding $500 from a party or participant in the proceeding for 12 months after a final decision is rendered in such a proceeding. The law is complex, and this brief description is not legal advice. If you or an agent have made any campaign contributions to a councilmember in the 12 months before a proceeding in which you have an interest or you are contemplating making a contribution within the 12 months after such a proceeding, you are urged to review the Levine Act and consider consulting an attorney. The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is responsible for administering the Levine Act. More information about the Act and its implementing regulations can be found on the FPPC’s website here:
https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to-play-limits-and-prohibitions.html

ACCESSIBILITY
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AGENDA POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, and the City's website www.Belmont.gov Date: Time: /s/:

Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda September 9, 2025
2 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (none)

5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Observing Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 B. Proclamation Designating September as Suicide Prevention Month C. Recap of Belmont Community Foundation Imagine Together Foundation D. Presentation of Stanford's Contribution to Belmont

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

7. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

8. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes
City of Belmont
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
September 9, 2025
City Council Chambers
City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California

NOTICE REGARDING MEETING SCHEDULE
The City Council may meet prior to 7:00 PM for Study Sessions, Closed Sessions, or other Special Topics. All other business will commence at 7:00 PM as a time-certain agenda item.

Roll Call
A. CLOSED SESSION (none)
B. STUDY SESSION (none)
The public will have an opportunity to address the City Council concerning this item.

C. SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS (none)
ITEMS STARTING AT 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.

Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda September 9, 2025
3 B. Belmont City Code Cleanup, Updates, and Enforcement Amendments C. Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Redwood City for use of its Training Facility D. Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project – Plans and Specifications Approval, Bid and Construction Award Authorization

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)

10. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Review Solid Waste Rate Application and Revise Maximum Rates for Collection Services for 2026
Recommendation: Consider modifications and approve minutes Attachments:

June 10, 2025 minutes
June 24, 2025 minutes
Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance conforming the City Code to organizational changes, updating construction contracting award thresholds, streamlining and repealing unneeded city regulations, amending fireworks regulations, and adding requirements for the management of property.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Admin Ordinance
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 3-year renewal of the rental agreement with the City of Redwood City for the use of its firearms training facility.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution
Redwood City Range Contract
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for sealed bids, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for an amount not to exceed $211,520 plus a ten percent construction contingency for the Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project, City Contract Number 2025-638.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution
Attachment A - Plans
Attachment B - Specifications Complete
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: Adopt a resolution stating the City of Belmont’s intent to revise the maximum rates that may be charged for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collection services effective January 1, 2026, and set a Public Hearing date for November 25, 2025.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Resolution
Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda September 9, 2025
4 B. Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) Update/Presentation C. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update

11. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF

12. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION

13. ADJOURNMENT
HDR Inc. Report
Recology 2026 Rate Application
Recommendation: Receive a presentation regarding the Grand Boulevard Initiative. No action is required.

Attachments:

Staff Report
Attachment 1 - GBI Presentation
Attachment 2 - GBI Fact Sheet
Recommendation: Receive presentation; no action required.

Attachments:

Staff Report
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.

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City of Belmont City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California June 10, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER 6:30 PM
Roll Call:

Councilmembers Present: Jordan, Latimerlo, McCune, Pang-Maganaris Mates (arrived 6:45) Councilmembers Absent: None

2. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM
A. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 PM
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Afshin Oskoui, City Manager Employee organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
B. STUDY SESSION (none)
C. SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS (none)
ITEMS STARTING AT 7:00 PM

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. Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2025
Mayor Mates read the proclamation.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Marjorie Luciargo, representing PG&E introduced herself as the newly appoint representative for the Peninsula.

Chuck Cotten, representing Belmont Park Boosters commented on the upcoming Music in the Park concerts
Gerrard commented on planning and land use issues in the San Juan area.

Max Reinhardt commented on experiences with the Belmont Planning Department.

7. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers provided information on various upcoming summer events and shared a recap of
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8. CONSENT BUSINESS
Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Crayon, at a total cost of $311,550, with an annual amount of $103,850 each year for the next three years
Resolution 2025-37 approving a Permanent Encroachment Agreement for a retaining wall within the public right-of-way at 716 Alameda de las Pulgas (APN 044-043-190) ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember and seconded by Councilmember the Consent Business was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Annual Report for Collection of Sewer Service Fees FY 2025-26 Recommendation: 1. Hold a public hearing to consider protests for collecting the fees on the tax roll; and 2. Unless there is a majority protest, overrule objections and adopt a resolution approving the annual report for collection on the tax roll of sewer services fees charged to parcels to fund the operation and maintenance of the City’s sewer collection system
Public Works Director Patel presented the report to the Council.

Mayor Mates opened the public hearing.

No members of the public came forward to speak, no written protest was received.

Mayor Mates Closed the public hearing.

ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris and seconded by Councilmember Jordan Resolution 2025-38 approving The Annual Report For Collection On The Tax Roll Of The Sewer Service Fees Charged To Parcels To Fund The Operation And Maintenance Of The City's Sewer Collection System For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0).

B. Annual Report for Collection of Sewer Treatment Facility Charges for FY 2025-26 Recommendation: 1. Hold a public hearing to consider protests to collecting the fees on the tax roll; and 2. Unless there is a majority protest, overrule objections and adopt a resolution approving the annual report for collection on the tax roll of the sewer treatment facility fees charged to parcel owners to fund the City of Belmont’s share of the Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) sewer treatment plant and conveyance system.

Public Works Director Patel presented the report to the Council.

Mayor Mates opened the public hearing,
No members of the public came forward to speak, no written protest was received.

Mayor Mates Closed the public hearing
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo Resolution 02025-39 approving The Annual Report For Collection On The Tax Roll of The Sewer Treatment Facility Fees Charged to Parcels to Fund The City Of Belmont’s Share Of The Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) Sewer Treatment Plant And Conveyance 7 City Council Meeting Minutes
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System Upgrades For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0)
C. Annual Report for Collection of Storm Drainage Fees for FY 2025-2026 Recommendation: 1. Hold a public hearing to consider protests to collecting the fees on the tax roll; and 2. Unless there is a majority protest, overrule objections and adopt a resolution approving the annual report for collection on the tax roll of storm drainage fees charged to parcel owners to fund the City of Belmont’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Compliance Program for FY 2025-2026.

Attachments: Staff Report Resolution
Public Works Director Patel presented the report to the Council.

Mayor Mates opened the public hearing,
No members of the public came forward to speak, no written protest was received.

Mayor Mates Closed the public hearing
ACTION: On A Motion Made By Councilmember McCune and Seconded By Councilmember Latimerlo Resolution 2025-40 adopting The Annual Report For Collection On The Tax Roll Of Storm Drainage Fees Charged To Parcels To Fund The City Of Belmont’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Compliance Program For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0) D. Adopt Budget and Related Items for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: Adopt resolutions approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, approving the Appropriations Limit, authorizing the Special Library Tax, and approving revisions to certain fees in the Master Revenue Schedule Finance Director Castaneda presented the budget
ACTION: On A Motion made by Councilmember and Seconded by Councilmember Resolution 2025-41 Establishing The City of Belmont’s Appropriation Limit For Fiscal Year 2025-26,
Resolution 2025-42 Adopting Fiscal Year 2025-26 Revenue, Appropriations, And Capital Improvement Program Budgets And Permanent Staffing Plan For The City Of Belmont, Resolution 2025-43 Establishing The Annual Special Tax For Community Facilities District No. 2000-1 (Library Project) For Fiscal Year 2025-26 And Requesting The County Of San Mateo Collect The Special Tax On The Property Tax Rolls, Resolution 2025-044 Making Fiscal Year 2025-26 Amendments To The Master Revenue Schedule were unanimously approved by a roll call vote (5-0)

10. GENERAL BUSINESS (none)

11. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their IGR assignments.

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B. Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui noted that traffic maybe impacted as summer infrastructure improvements projects begin.

12. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION (none)

13. ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:00 PM.

Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk
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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. SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS
(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.

7. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Latimerlo congratulated Elizabeth Tsachres, Communications and 10 City Council Meeting Minutes
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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. 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Notice of Completion Pass a resolution (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. Twin Pines Park Belmont Creek Restoration - Deed Restriction Approve a motion authorizing 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. Americans with Disability Act List of Project Improvements in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24
Information only, no action required.

D. 604, 608, & 610 Harbor Boulevard – Final Parcel Map
Adopt a Resolution 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 Motion to approve monthly financials.

F. Approve Minutes
Consider modifications and approve minutes.

G. 1506 Williams Avenue Summary Easement Vacation
Adopt a resolution 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).
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)

10. GENERAL BUSINESS
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 Pang-Maganaris 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.
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11. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF (none)

12. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION (none)

13. ADJOURNMENT at this time being 8:21 PM
Submitted by,
Courtney Brown, Administrative Assistant
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City Code Cleanup - Staff Report City Code Cleanup, Updates, and Enforcement Amendments

STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: August 26, 2025
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Scott Rennie, City Attorney
Agenda Title: Belmont City Code Cleanup, Updates, and Enforcement Amendments Agenda Action: Ordinance
Recommendation
Introduce an ordinance conforming the City Code to organizational changes, updating construction contracting award thresholds, streamlining and repealing unneeded city regulations, amending fireworks regulations, and adding requirements for the management of property.

Strategic Focus Area
Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability
Background
The Belmont City Code contains various provisions that describe or govern city operations. As city operational and enforcement needs evolve, these provisions occasionally require updates. Other city code provisions supplement state law regulations, and as state law changes, these provisions also require updating.

The City Code also includes provisions establishing standards for personal conduct in the community and on private property. Many of these regulations were adopted decades ago to address issues of concern at the time. Since then, some have been preempted or superseded by state or federal law, while others are no longer necessary to protect public health and safety. Staff recommends repealing or revising these outdated provisions to remove inefficiencies, unnecessary rules, and overly burdensome requirements.

Analysis
Construction Contract Dollar Thresholds
The California Public Contract Code governs how general law cities award public works construction contracts and offers an alternative procedure for cities to award these contracts when the city has adopted a local ordinance with provisions needed to use the alternative procedures. Belmont has chosen to use the alternative procedure. The alternative procedures give the city more flexibility in how lower dollar value construction contracts are awarded. The state periodically adjusts those dollar amounts. The amendments to the city’s purchasing regulations in City Code Chapter 2, Articles II and V update the description of the dollar thresholds by referring to the Public Contract Code so the amounts always match the changes by the state.

Parks, Recreation and Culture
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City Code Cleanup - Staff Report City Code Cleanup, Updates, and Enforcement Amendments of departmental responsibilities, the City Manager has evaluated opportunities to better align City services with community priorities. The Parks and Recreation Department has been renamed the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department to reflect its expanded role in delivering arts, culture, and place-making initiatives that enrich the daily lives of Belmont residents. To ensure consistency, the City Manager also recommends renaming the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. These changes build upon prior Council discussions and received Council support.

Repeal of Unused and Unneeded Regulations
The Police Department in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office reviewed the City Code for permit requirements and regulations that are either preempted or ineffective local regulations that no longer serve a purpose. The following are proposed for repeal.

Dances and Dancing (BCC Sections 4-16 through 4-24) – Adopted more than 60 years ago, these provisions require a permit from the city council for dancing in public halls, rooms, restaurants, or hotels.

Such a permit has not been applied for or issued in decades.

Mechanical Amusement Devises (BCC Sections 4-36 through 4-51) – Adopted before the 1961 City Code codification, these provisions regulate businesses with pinball machines and other coin-operated mechanical amusement devices used for games or contests. The regulations appear intended to discourage gambling and to require a business license (tax). Belmont has not had these sorts of businesses for decades.

Bicycles (BCC Chapter 6) – These provisions authorize a voluntary bicycle registration system through the police department, require minors wear helmets on public streets, and require bicycles meet certain equipment and performance standards. The registration system is not used and the helmet and operation requirements duplicate state law (Veh. Code Sections 21201, 21203, 21204 and 21212).

Fortunetelling (BCC Chapter 10) – Adopted before the 1961 City Code codification, these provisions established permit and regulatory requirements for fortunetelling and occult practices businesses. For a number of years Belmont had a single such business that operated without any complaints, and no new prospective businesses have inquired or applied for decades.

Escort service businesses (BCC Section 15-2) - Adopted before the 1961 City Code codification, these provisions established permit and regulatory requirements for businesses that provide a person to accompany the client to social or private settings. Such a permit has not been applied for or issued in decades.

Speed of trains (BCC Section 15-5) - Adopted decades before Ralston Avenue and Harbor Boulevard rail crossings were grade separated; this provision limits the speed of trains at these former crossing. The provision is no longer needed and most likely preempted by federal law.

Rock crushing (BCC Section 15-6) - Adopted in 1957, this provision prohibits rock crushing in the city.

As the city’s zoning regulations do not permit such industrial uses, this provision is unnecessary.

Switchblades and dangerous weapons (BCC Sections 15-20 – 15-26) - These provisions prohibitions 15

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City Code Cleanup - Staff Report City Code Cleanup, Updates, and Enforcement Amendments related to various weapons duplicate Penal Code provisions and are unnecessary.

Direct connect alarms (BCC Sections 18-69 and 18-70). These provisions allow the chief of police to approve an alarm company’s applicant to directly connect to the police department alarm system.

However, it has been the policy of the department for decades to not allow such connections.

Regulatory Streamlining and Enforcement Amendments
Charitable Bingo (BCC Chapter 4, Article IV) - These provisions create a permit and regulatory scheme for bingo games which only charitable organizations and senior groups are allowed to hold. Staff propose eliminating most requirements including the permit as unnecessary for public health and safety.

Fireworks and blasting permits (BCC Sections 15-7 and 15-8) - Current city regulations prohibit discharging fireworks in the city but do not address sales or possession. Previously, Belmont Fire Protection District fire code regulations adopted every three years, but no longer in effect, prohibited sales and possession as well as discharge of fireworks in the city. Staff propose amendments to the City Code that would replace the existing text with the prohibitions on discharge, sales and possession previously adopted by the District. This amendment will continue the City’s long standing policy of prohibiting the sales, possession and use of fireworks in the city.

Management of property (New BCC Section 15-6) - City staff occasionally encounter difficulties abating City Code violations occurring at rented property, property with absentee owners, and property where the objectional conditions or conduct are brought about by a person other than the owner. To aid in enforcement of code violations occurring on real property, staff propose a code amendment to require any person that owns, possesses or controls real property to manage and use the property in a manner that does not violate city codes and to prevent others from maintaining conditions or uses on the property that violate city codes or otherwise constitute a public nuisance.

Unclaimed property (BCC Section 18-35) – The proposed amendment will align the city’s current regulations for holding unclaimed property to the shorter 90-day time period in state law.

Alternatives

1. Direct Changes

2. Take no action
Attachments
A. Draft Ordinance
Fiscal Impact
☒ No Fiscal Impact
☐ Funding Source Confirmed:

Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:

Staff Discretionary Action Posting of Agenda
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ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELMONT AMENDING BELMONT CITY CODE

CONFORMING THE CITY CODE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES, UPDATING

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING AWARD THRESHOLDS, STREAMLINING AND

REPEALING UNNEEDED CITY REGULATIONS, AMENDING FIREWORKS

REGULATIONS, AND ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF

PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. BCC § 2-29 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article II, section 2-29 is amended to read:
(a) – (f) [text unchanged]
(g) Public Project Construction.
(1) Any contract for public project construction in an up to the amount of set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22032(b).$200,000 or less. (2) The dollar limit of authority in subsection (g)(1) is intended to match the dollar limit in Section 2-146 as indexed to Public Contract Code Section 22032(b). Amendments or adjustments in the monetary limit expressed in Public Contract Code Section 22032(b) after the effective of the ordinance that adopted this section apply when greater than the amount expressed in (g)(1).
(h) Private Development Construction.
(1) Improvement agreements for construction of public improvements required as a condition of a final map approved by the city council.
(2) Any contract for private development construction with public improvements of an estimated cost of $200,000220,000 or less.

SECTION 2. BCC § 2-30 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article II, section 2-30 is amended to read:

Sec. 2-30 Administrative regulation of city property
(a) The city manager may promulgate administrative regulations governing the use of city property. Administrative regulations governing the conduct of the public on city property are not effective until personally signed by the city manager. For regulations specific to city parks, the city manager shall should consult with the parks, and recreation and culture commission before finalizing a new regulation or significant amendment to an existing regulation, except under exigent circumstances or when directed by the city council to finalize and implement a new or amended regulation.

Formatted: BCC § L1 (a)
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(b) – (e) [text unchanged]
SECTION 3. BCC § 2-107 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article V, section 2-107 is amended to read:

Sec. 2-107 Services contracts
(a) The bid procedures, including the open market purchasing procedures in Division 2 and the formal contracting procedures in Division 3, of this article do not apply to contracts involving the acquisition of personal services and contractual services. Whenever the cost of the work to be performed is of an estimated value in excess of the amount specified byin council resolutionsection 2-29(c), selection of providers for such services will be made by an evaluation of proposals solicited from capable providers and subject to approval by the city council. This section does not prohibit the city manager from requiring proposals for work with an estimated cost of less than the council specified amount if, in the discretion of the city manager, selection based upon the evaluation of proposals would better serve the interests of the city. Evaluation of best value may be determined on factors other than price, including contractor reliability, expertise, availability, timeliness of delivery and operating efficiency.
(b) [text unchanged]
SECTION 4. BCC § 2-120 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article V, section 2-120 is amended to read:

Sec. 2-120 Requirements for purchase
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, purchases and contracts for supplies and equipment , which are equal to or in excess of the bid requirement amount specified by council resolutiongreater than the amount in section 2-29(d), shall be by written contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder pursuant to the under the bidding procedures described in this division.

SECTION 5. BCC § 2-143 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article V, section 2-143 is repealed.

SECTION 6. BCC § 2-145 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article V, section 2-145 is amended to read:

Sec. 2-145 Small projects.
(a) Dollar threshold. Small public project construction means construction projects in anup to the amount set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22032(a), as amended.of $60,000 or less.
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Ssmall public project construction may be let under the open market purchase procedures in this article, except that section 2-115 shall not apply. Small public project construction may be performed by city employees by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order.

SECTION 7. BCC § 2-146 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article V, section 2-146 is amended to read:

Sec. 2-146 Informal bidding.
(a) Dollar threshold. Informally bid public project construction means construction projects that are more than the dollar threshold for small project construction and up to the amount set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22032(b), as amended. (b) Procedure. The contract authority may let select a contractor for informally bid public project construction and issue the contract in an amount more than $60,000 and up to $200,000 in accordance with the informal bid process provided in this section to the lowest responsible bidder. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the contract authority may accept the one it chooses.
(b) Bidder's list. The purchasing officer shall develop and maintain a list of qualified contractors identified according to categories of work in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22034 and criteria promulgated from time to time by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission.
(c) Notice inviting informal bids. At least 10 calendar days before the bid deadline, the purchasing officer shall mail, fax, or email a notice inviting informal bids to either:
(1) All the qualified contractors on the relevant bidders list unless the product or service is proprietary, or
(2) All construction trade journals specified by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission under Public Contract Code Section 22036. (d) Notice contents. The notice required by subsection (c) shall:
(1) Describe the project in general terms and how to obtain more detailed information about the project; and
(2) State the time and place for the submission of bids. (e) Exceeding dollar limit. If all bids received for an informally bid public construction project are in excess of $200,000exceed the amount in subsection (a) , the city council may, by passage of a resolution by a four-fifths vote, award the contract, at $212,500 or lessif with the amount set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22034(d), to the lowest responsible bidder, if it determines that the original cost estimate of the city was reasonable.

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Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article V, section 2-147 is amended to read:

Sec. 2-147 Formal bidding.
(a) Dollar threshold. Formally bid public project construction means construction projects that are more than the amount set forth in Public Contract Code Section 22032(c), as amended.
(b) Procedure. The contract authority may let formally bid public project construction in an amount more than $200,000 in accordance with the formal bidding process in Public Contract Code Section 22037 and the provisions governing formal bidding in this divisionBCC Sections 2-148 and 2-149(a).
(cb) The purchasing officer shall publish a notice inviting sealed, formal bids. The notice shall:
(1) Be mailed and either faxed or emailed at least 15 days before bid opening to all construction trade journals specified by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission under Public Contract Code Section 22036; (2) Be published at least 14 days before bid opening in a newspaper of general circulation in the city;
(3) State the time and place for receiving and opening of sealed bid; and (4) Distinctly describe the project.

SECTION 9. BCC § 2-166 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 2, Article VI, section 2-166 is amended in part as follows:

Sec. 2-166 Established city advisory bodies
(a) [text unchanged]
(b) Parks, and recreation and culture commission.
(1) A parks, and recreation and culture commission consisting of a minimum of five voting members and a maximum of seven voting members and two non-voting youth members is created. The two non-voting youth members must be at least 13 years old, and no more than 17 years old at the time of appointment ("youth commissioners") and must present parental/guardian consent to be considered for appointment. The youth members may not receive compensation and serve only in an advisory capacity. (2) Parks, and recreation and culture commission appointments are for one year for a youth commissioner and two years for other members unless otherwise determined by the city council.
(3) The duties of the parks, and recreation, and culture commission are as follows:
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(A) Advise the city council on the adoption and amendment of policies and programs in the general plan related to city recreation and open space in accordance with Government Code Sections 65353 and 65354.
(B) Advise the parks and recreation department on standards for and matters related to development of recreational areas, facilities, parks and programs. (C) Assist the parks, and recreation and culture department in making periodic inventories of recreational services and facilities and parks that exist or may be needed, and interpret such matters to the public and the city council. (D) Advise the parks, and recreation and culture department in the preparation of the annual budget and long-range recreation and park capital improvement program. (E) Advise the public works department regarding bicycle and pedestrian projects eligible for Transportation Development Act local transportation funding and the development of comprehensive bicycle plans.
(F) Perform such other duties as may be assigned to the commission by the city council. (4) Regular meetings of the parks, and recreation and culture commission take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

SECTION 10. BCC CHP 4, ARTICLE II REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 4, Article II (Dances and Dancing), including sections 4-36 through 4-51, is repealed.

SECTION 11. BCC CHP 4, ARTICLE III REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 4, Article III (Mechanical Amusement Devices), including sections 4-36 through 4-51, is repealed.

SECTION 12. BCC §4-65 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 4, Article IV (Charitable Bingo), section 4-65 is amended to read:

Sec. 4-65 Permit Bingo Games
Only charitable organizations or senior citizens groups may obtain a permit to operate or conduct a bingo game. No bingo game may be conducted without first obtaining a permit from the police chief.

SECTION 13. BCC §4-66 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 4, Article IV (Charitable Bingo), section 4-65 is amended to read:
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Sec. 4-66 Evidence of tax-exempt status to accompany license application.

Any A charitable organization applying for a bingo license shalloperating or conducting a bingo game must submit to the chief of police upon demand with its application therefor a certification from the franchise tax board of tax-exempt status under Revenue and Taxation Code section 23701d of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, andor a certification from the United States Internal Revenue Service that a contribution or gift to the applicant organization would be a charitable contribution under United States Code Title 26, section 170(c)(2) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.

SECTION 14. BCC §4-67 THROUGH 4-73 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 4, Article IV (Charitable Bingo), sections 4-67 through 4-73 are repealed.

SECTION 15. BCC CHP 6 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 6 (Bicycles), including sections 6-1 through 6-12, is repealed.

SECTION 16. BCC CHP 10 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 10 (Fortunetelling and Occult Practices), including sections 10-1 through 10-11, is repealed.

SECTION 17. BCC § 15-2 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-2 (Escort service businesses) is repealed.

SECTION 18. BCC § 15-5 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-5 (Speed of trains) is repealed.

SECTION 19. BCC § 15-6 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-6 (Rock crushing) is repealed.

SECTION 20. BCC § 15-6 ADDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-6 is added to read:

Sec. 15-6 Management of Property
Every person who owns, possesses or controls real property must manage and use the property and cause others that may possess, manage, or control the property to manage and use the property in a manner that avoids violation of this code and prevents others from maintaining conditions on the property prohibited by this code or using the property in a manner prohibited by this code or otherwise constitutes a public nuisance. Notwithstanding anything in common law to the contrary, a person who owns, possesses or controls real property is not relieved by the terms of any lease, property management agreement, or other Formatted: FMC § Level (a)
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agreement, or the right of any other person to exclusive possession and control of the real property, from complying with this section.

SECTION 21. BCC § 15-7 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-7 is amended to read:

Sec. 15-7 Fireworks
It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge within the city, or to cause to be fired or discharged, within the city, any firecrackers, fireworks of explosive nature or explosives of any kind whatsoever, excepting in accordance with the provisions of this article. (a)(1) It is unlawful for any person to sell, store, possess or discharge any fireworks, including dangerous fireworks, agricultural fireworks, or safe and sane fireworks, in the City of Belmont.
(2) It is unlawful to use or to allow the use of any real property in the City for the purpose of selling, storing, possessing or discharging any fireworks, including dangerous fireworks, agricultural fireworks, or safe and sane fireworks.
(3) Unlawful use of fireworks is a public nuisance and ever property where fireworks are unlawfully used is a public nuisance.
(b) As used in this article, the words “dangerous fireworks,” “fireworks,” and "safe and sane fireworks” are defined as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Sections 12505, 12511, and 12529, respectively.
(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to:
(1) Fireworks that are used by railroads or other transportation agencies for signaling or illumination.
(2) The sale or use of blank cartridges for theatrics, signaling or ceremonial purposes. (3) The sale, use, or possession of party poppers, cap guns, and paper caps. (4) The use of fireworks by the United States Armed Forces. (5) The storage or handling of fireworks as required for explosives, which are regulated by California Fire Code as locally amended.
(6) The storage, use and handling of fireworks for public display for which a permit has been issued as set forth in the California Fire Code as locally amended. (7) The storage, use and handling of fireworks for pyrotechnic special effects which are regulated by California Fire Code as locally amended.
(8) The sale, storage or use of Agricultural Fireworks, as defined by Health & Safety Code Section 12503, which are regulated by the State Fire Marshal.

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SECTION 22. BCC § 15-8 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-8 (Same—Blasting permits) is repealed.

SECTION 23. BCC § 15-9 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article I, section 15-9 (Sales to or possession of fireworks by minors restricted) is repealed.

SECTION 24. BCC § 15-20 THROUGH 15-26 REPEALED
Belmont City Code Chapter 15, Article II, Division 1, including sections 15-20 through 15-26 pertaining to switchblades and dangerous weapons is repealed.

SECTION 25. BCC § 17-107 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 17, Article IV, Section 17-107 is amended to read:
(a) Parks, and recreation and culture commission review. Before the approval of any tentative map with fifty (50) or more units, any condominium project with fifty (50) or more dwelling units, any tentative map or tentative parcel map where parkland dedication is proposed or improvements to dedicated parkland are proposed, or any tentative map or tentative parcel map where a credit for private recreational facilities is proposed, the park, and recreation, and culture commission shall consider, after a report and recommendation from the park, and recreation, and culture director, whether land should be dedicated, whether in-lieu fees should be paid by the subdivider, whether improvements should be made to neighborhood or community parks or dedicated land, whether a credit should be given for private recreational facilities, or any combination, in accordance with the standards in this article and the criteria listed in this section. The recommendation of the park, and recreation and culture commission shall be submitted to the approving body in its review of the tentative map or tentative parcel map.
(b) – (g) [text unchanged]
SECTION 26. BCC § 18-35 AMENDED
Belmont City Code Chapter 18, Article III (Unclaimed Personal Property) section 18-35 is amended to read:

Sec. 18-35 Receipt ofPersonal property holding period; to be held six months except when title is proved.

The police department or other city department, upon finding or receipt of any personal property, including bicycles, the ownership of which is unknown to the department, must shall note the date thereof in the records of the department, and shall hold suchthe property in some safe place for six (6) months 90 days from such finding or receipt of such property, unless title and right to possession thereof is proven to the department.

SECTION 27. BCC § CHP 18, ART. VI REPEALED
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Belmont City Code Chapter 18, Article VI (Direct Connect Police Alarm Board), including sections 18-69 and 18-70, is repealed.

SECTION 28. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Ordinance takes effect and will be enforced 30 days after its adoption. * * *
The City Council of the City of Belmont, California introduced the foregoing ordinance, on [insert date], 2012 and adopted the ordinance at a regular meeting held on [insert date], 2012 by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

ATTEST:

City Clerk

Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
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Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Redwood City for use of its Training Facility - Staff Report - Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Redwood City for use of its Training Facility

STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: September 9, 2025
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Ken Stenquist, Police Department, (650) 595-7404, [email protected] Agenda Title: Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Redwood City for use of its Training Facility
Agenda Action: Resolution
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 3-year renewal of the rental agreement with the City of Redwood City for the use of its firearms training facility.

Strategic Focus Area
Public Safety
Background
The City of Redwood City firearms training facility is used for mandated firearms training and qualifications by sworn police personnel. The Belmont Police Department has used this facility for over two decades to meet the training and qualification needs for staff. The current agreement expired on June 30, 2025 and staff seeks to renew the agreement for use of this facility. This agreement would be effective from July 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2028.

While there are other firearms training facilities available for use, the City of Redwood City facility is the most cost effective and allows the most flexibility to meet the needs of police personnel.

Analysis
The Belmont Police Department staff negotiated an hourly rate for use of Redwood City’s firearm training facility of $75.00 per hour for the first year of the agreement, increasing $2 per hour each year. The agreement includes use of the facility for 200 hours each year. The cost of the agreement is July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026: $75.00 per hour (200 hrs. x $75.00 = $15,000) July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027: $77.00 per hour (200 hrs. x $77.00 = $15,400) July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028: $79.00 per hour (200 hrs. x $79.00 = $15,800) The total cost of the agreement over the three-year term is $46,200.

Alternatives

1. Take No Action

2. Return to Staff with Direction
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Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Redwood City for use of its Training Facility - Staff Report Attachments
A. Resolution
B. Range Agreement
Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
☒ Funding Source Confirmed:

Funding for the first year of the three-year agreement has been incorporated into the current FY 2025-26 budget. Funding for the remaining two years of the agreement will be incorporated each year as part of the annual budget development process and subject to Council approval (Account# 101-2-601-8351).

Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:

Staff Discretionary Action Posting of Agenda
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RESOLUTION NO. 2028 –

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FOR USE OF ITS TRAINING FACILITY FOR A 3 YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2028
WHEREAS, the Belmont Police Department is required to provide firearms training for sworn personnel; and,
WHEREAS, the Belmont Police Department has been utilizing the Redwood City Police Department firearms training facility for over two decades; and, WHEREAS, the Belmont Police Department entered into an agreement with the City of Redwood City to use their firearms training facility which expired on June 30th, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Belmont resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Manager is authorized to extend the agreement with the City of Redwood City for use of their firearms training facility for 3 years expiring June 30, 2028. * * *
ADOPTED September 9, 2025 by the City of Belmont City Council by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

ATTEST:

City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney
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FIREARMS TRAINING FACILITY AGREEMENT
Belmont
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and entered into this __ day of ______, 2025 between the CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, a charter city and municipal corporation of the State of California ("City") and the CITY OF BELMONT, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("User'').

RECITALS
WHEREAS, City has constructed and operates a police training facility and pistol range located at 1301 Maple Street, Redwood City, California; and WHEREAS, City has a full-time employee as a Firearms Training Coordinator responsible for such facility and range; and
WHEREAS, City has promulgated certain rules and regulations concerning safety, hours of operation, and general use of the facilities; and WHEREAS, User seeks to use the training facility and pistol range at such times specified, including times when said facility would otherwise be closed and not in use; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of User to provide its own training supervisor, but it is the intent of both parties that the City's Firearms Training Coordinator shall have paramount authority over the supervision of the training facility and pistol range.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. City agrees to allow those officers, employees or agents of User listed upon an authorization sheet supplied by User to use all equipment and facilities at the City’s pistol range during the hours specified herein.

2. User agrees to provide City with a list of all persons authorized to use the facilities as an officer, employee, or agent of User. Additions or deletions from the authorization list shall be provided to City on a monthly basis. User shall take any and all reasonable measures to assure that only persons specified on the authorization list shall be permitted to use the training facilities and pistol range. The lists are provided to City for informational purposes only and City shall have no obligation to screen or to otherwise evaluate the qualifications of the listed persons to use the training facility or pistol range.

Such screening procedures shall be the sole responsibility of User.

3. All officers, employees and agents of User shall strictly comply with all published rules and regulations of City and with any order or directive of City's Firearms Training Coordinator.

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4. The City's Firearms Training Coordinator shall have full authority to close the facility and range at any time for any purpose. The City's Firearms Training Coordinator shall have full authority to exclude any person from use of the facility for violation of any rules or regulations relating to safety.

5. User may utilize the training facility and pistol range as needed during such time as the facility would otherwise not be in use by City personnel or other contracting agencies. City reserves the exclusive right to determine the hours of operation of the training facility and pistol range.

6. This Agreement shall be for the period of July 1st, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, subject to cancellation without cause by either party upon providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Special events proposed to be conducted by User requiring the exclusive uses of the facilities may be authorized by City upon submittal of a request to the City's Firearms Training Coordinator and approval thereof by City's Firearms Training Coordinator.

7. City agrees to remain solely responsible for the normal maintenance and repair of the facilities. User agrees to pay City any and all reasonable costs resulting from the destruction or partial destruction of the training facility and pistol range which is caused as the result of the use of User of said facility. In consideration for the use of this pistol range, User agrees to pay City a flat rate amount of $46,200.00 as itemized below:

July 1st, 2025 to June 30, 2026 = flat rate amount of $15,000.00 (200 hours x $75.00/hour)
July 1st, 2026 to June 30, 2027 = flat rate amount of $15,400.00 (200 Hours x $77.00/hour)
July 1st, 2027 to June 30, 2028 = flat rate amount of $15,800.00 (200 Hours x $79.00/hour)
User agrees to pay the flat rate amount upon receipt of an invoice from City at the end of each time period described above.

No shorter period for use of the pistol range shall be provided.

8. User also agrees to provide all items for training including, but not limited to, ammunition, targets, weapons, etc.

9. User must provide a certified range master or certified training supervisor to conduct such training. Such person must be present throughout the use of the pistol range by User. Such person also must be approved by the City's Firearms Training Coordinator prior to the conduct of User's training.

10. City shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury of any kind whatsoever to User or its property, or to any of User's officers, employees, agents, guests or invitees, or any other person whomsoever, caused by any use of the training facility or pistol range, ATTY/AGR.2025.109/City of Belmont (Firearms Range Agreement FY 2025-2028) (Page 2 of 6) 30 REV: 05-13-25 LR
or by any defect in any building, structure or any other improvement constructed thereon, or arising from any accident on said premises or any fire or other casualty thereon, or occasioned by the failure on the part of User to maintain, use, supervise, or regulate the premises in a safe manner, or by any act or omission of User or of any of User's officers, employees, agents, guests, or invitees, or arising from any other cause whatsoever. User hereby waives, releases, and discharges any and all claims and demands against City, its officers, boards and commissions, employees, agents, and volunteers for any such loss, damage or injury of User. User hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, boards and commissions, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney fees arising out of the use of the premises by User, its officers, employees, agents, guests or invitees, caused or claimed to be caused by the acts, errors and/or omissions of User, its officers, employees, agents, guests or invitees or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable (“Responsible Parties”). User’s responsibilities under this section include liability arising from, connected with, caused by, or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of City, which may be in combination with the acts or omissions of any Responsible Party, provided that User’s duty to indemnify will not include any Losses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City.

11. User agrees that any and all of its officers, employees, agents or other personnel that may utilize the facility are not employees of the City of Redwood City.

Should any officer, employee, agent, or other personnel of User submit a claim for any injury or cumulative trauma, including but not limited to hearing loss, arising out of his/her employment relationship with User relating to the use of the City's facility, User will indemnify, defend and hold City, its officers, boards and commissions, officials, agents, volunteers and employees harmless from all such claims, whether made by way of civil litigation, arbitration, through the worker's compensation forum, or any other administrative, judicial or court proceeding.

12. User agrees to comply with the insurance requirements set forth by the City Risk Manager in Exhibit A, attached to this Agreement and incorporated by reference.

City acknowledges that User is self-insured pursuant to California Government Code 990.4.
(Signature page follows)
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CITY:

CITY OF REDWOOD CITY,
a charter city and municipal corporation of the
State of California
By:

Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager
Attest:

Yessika Castro, City Clerk
USER:

CITY OF BELMONT,
a municipal corporation of the State of
California
By:

Afshin Oskoui, City Manager
Attest:

Jozi Plut, City Clerk
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Exhibit “A”
Insurance

11. Insurance. User shall obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the Services by User or User’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance carrier is required to maintain an A.M. Best rating of not less than “A-:VII”.

11.1 Coverages and Limits. User, at its sole expense, shall maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on User's indemnification obligations under this Agreement.

11.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. User shall maintain occurrence based coverage with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, such limits will apply separately to the Services, project, or location that is the subject of this Agreement or the aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall be endorsed to name the City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds, and to state that the insurance will be primary and not contribute with any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City.

11.1.2 Business Automobile Liability Insurance. User shall maintain coverage with limits not less than $1,000,000 per each accident for owned, hired and non-owned automobiles.

11.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. User shall maintain coverage as required by the California Labor Code and Employer’s Liability limits with limits not less than $1,000,000 per each accident for bodily injury or disease. The Worker’s Compensation policy shall contain an endorsement stating that the insurer waives any right to subrogation against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

11.2. Notice of Cancellation. This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions of it and will not be canceled without User providing thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.

11.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City’s execution of this Agreement, User shall provide to City certificates of insurance and above-referenced endorsements sufficient to satisfaction of City’s Risk Manager. In no event shall User commence any work or provide any Services under this Agreement until certificates of insurance and endorsements have been ATTY/AGR.2025.109/City of Belmont (Firearms Range Agreement FY 2025-2028) (Page 5 of 6) 33 REV: 05-13-25 LR
accepted by City’s Risk Manager.

11.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If User fails to comply with these insurance requirements, then City will have the option to declare User in breach

11.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.

11.6 Self-Insurance. Notwithstanding the above, both Parties will have the right to self-insure against any and all perils and/or liabilities against which it would otherwise be required to insure and will also have the right to effect any such insurance by means of so called “blanket” or “umbrella” policies of insurance.

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BV Bicycle Improvements Project - Authorize Bid and Approve Plans - Staff Report

STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: September 9, 2025
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Brian Nguyen, Public Works, (650) 637-2998, [email protected] Agenda Title: Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project – Plans and Specifications Approval, Bid and Construction Award Authorization
Agenda Action: Resolution
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications, authorizing advertisement for sealed bids, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for an amount not to exceed $211,520 plus a ten percent construction contingency for the Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project, City Contract Number 2025-638.

Strategic Focus Area
Infrastructure and Mobility
Background
In 2016, the City Council adopted the City of Belmont 2016 Comprehensive Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan. The plan provided operational planning and guiding principles to improve walking and biking as modes of travel for both commuting and recreational purposes. The primary objective of the plan is to increase usage of public facilities by pedestrians and bicyclists with benefits in health, reduction in vehicular traffic, air pollution, and energy consumption.

In 2017, the City Council approved the Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP). The BVSP updated land use in the downtown and transit-oriented core area to accommodate planned affordable housing and multifamily mixed use developments. Several new multi-family developments have been built or are under construction since BVSP update. The pedestrian and bicyclist activity are steadily increasing within the city limits and particularly around the Belmont Village core.

In August 2022, San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) announced the Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program to help fund local projects that improve accessibility and safety for walking and bicycling. City staff has an action plan to implement the recommendations set forth by both the Comprehensive Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan and the BVSP with the Belmont Village Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Project (Project). On September 25, 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) approved allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to the City for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $330,000 to help fund the project.

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BV Bicycle Improvements Project - Authorize Bid and Approve Plans - Staff Report significant objections were raised.

Additionally, in May 2025, notices were sent to property owners and residents along Ralston Avenue adjacent to on-street parking that will be removed as a result of this project and the City did not receive major objections to the project. Belmont Public Works received a request from one business at 562 Ralston Avenue that asked to remove timed parking along Masonic Way to mitigate the loss of on-street parking along Ralston; the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee reviewed the request and determined that the timed parking could not be removed because of the unwanted prolonged parking due to the close vicinity of the Caltrain station.

Analysis
The Belmont Village Bicycle Improvements propose to install Class II Bicycle facilities (striped buffered bike lane) along Ralston Avenue, Sixth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Emmet Avenue and a Class III (bicycle boulevard) along Hiller Street and O'Neill Avenue. These streets currently offer limited or no dedicated bicycle facilities, creating challenges for cyclists along Belmont’s busy corridors. Through the QuickBuild Belmont Village Bicycle Improvements Project, the City is proactively enhancing safety and connectivity for bicyclists while advancing the recommendations and strategic goals of the 2016 City of Belmont Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. This effort also aligns with the 2021 C/CAG San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, reinforcing Belmont’s commitment to a safer, more accessible, and sustainable transportation network. (See Attachment A – 100% Plans for reference.) The total engineer’s estimate for the project is $211,520. The project construction is expected to start December 1 and is estimated to take 20 working days.

The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the CEQA Section 15301(c) because the project performs maintenance, repair, or minor alteration of existing facilities.
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1. Take no action

2. Refer back to staff for more information
Attachments
A. Project Plans
B. Project Specifications
Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
☒ Funding Source Confirmed:

The total estimated construction cost is $211,520 plus a ten percent construction contingency. Funding is budgeted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Belmont Village Bicycle
Improvement Project# 3239 (Account No. 399-3-730-3239-
9030) and is supported by multiple sources including TDA grant funding and Measure A.

Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:

Staff Council Vision/Priority Posting of Agenda

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 –

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELMONT

APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR SEALED BIDS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND

EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $211,520 PLUS A TEN PERCENT CONSTRUCTION

CONTINGENCY FOR THE BELMONT VILLAGE BICYCLE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY CONTRACT NUMBER 2025-638.

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has prepared plans and specifications for the Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project, CCN 2025-638; and, WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the CEQA Section 15301(c) because the project performs maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities; and, WHEREAS, the project was budgeted from the Account Number 399-3-730-3239-9030 (Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Belmont resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. Approves plans and specifications, authorizes the advertisement for sealed bids, and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for an amount not to exceed $211,520 plus a ten percent construction contingency for the Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project, City Contract Number 2025-638.
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ADOPTED September 9, 2025 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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