Figure 31-7: Above Ground Parking Structures Wrapped with Habitable Space
(b) Reduction through Development Standard Modification. Modifications to the percent of the perimeter required to be wrapped with habitable space may be allowed through the modification process if the Planning Commission finds that:
(1) The design quality of the garage is equivalent to habitable space; and, (2) The ground level is screened with landscaping.
SECTION 60. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance takes effect 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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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: December 9, 2025
Agency: City of Belmont City Council
Staff Contact: Laura Russell, Deputy Community Development Director, [email protected] Agenda Title: Harbor Industrial Area Specific Plan - Amendment to Services Agreement Agenda Action: Motion
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Services Agreement with Good City Company for the completion of the Harbor Industrial Area Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Strategic Focus Areas
Economic Development and Housing
Background
The City is currently engaged in the preparation of a specific plan for the Belmont Harbor Industrial Area (HIA). The 62.9-acre area is bounded by O’Neill Avenue and the existing city limits on the north, US 101 to the east, Belmont Creek, and the City of San Carlos to the South, and Old County Road and the existing City limits to the west.
The HIA Specific Plan process commenced in early 2023, with City Council approval of a service agreement with Good City Company for preparation of the Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report. Data collection and community outreached commenced, and on January 23, 2024, the City Council affirmed a set of Guiding Principles and land use framework.
On May 12, 2025, the City held a community workshop to provide an update on the HIA Specific Plan progress to date and receive feedback on the proposed development standards and public realm improvements. On August 2, 2025, the City hosted a community meeting specifically for residents of the Mobile Home Park that covered the same material with emphasis on issues related to the Mobile Home Park residents. On October 14, 2025, the City Council provided feedback on the proposed development standards and Harbor Blvd streetscape design.
Discussion
On January 30, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Services Agreement with Good City Company for $1,117,119. The original scope of work and budget were based on the original contract for the Belmont Village Specific Plan (BVSP) level of effort. However, the BVSP budget was subsequently amended and increased several times through the course of that process to cover scope items not originally anticipated that were necessary for the completion of a Specific Plan.
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• Infrastructure Analysis: The original scope of work assumed that existing City reports would be sufficient to complete the majority of the infrastructure analysis. The infrastructure conditions are more complex than anticipated, and additional technical analysis is needed, especially related to sewer and stormwater systems.
• Development Standards: The staff/consultant team has considered different alternatives to balance community concerns around proposed development standards with economic development goals. This effort is ongoing.
• Community Outreach: The amended scope includes an expanded program of outreach events and materials to support the completion of the Draft and Final Specific Plan. In total, the project assumes up to nine engagement activities, spanning three stages:
o Near Term: Office Hours, one virtual event, and one in-person event. o Draft Plan Stage: Community-wide Open House, Mobile Home Park-focused meeting, HIA Luncheon, and a virtual engagement component (e.g., survey or digital feedback tool). o Final Plan Stage (if needed): Community-wide Open House and Mobile Home Parkfocused meeting. • Environmental Review: The EIR process is requiring research and analysis on topics where the City does not have existing policy or practices. Examples include sea level rise, localized flooding, data centers and life science uses.
• Evolving Context: Since the Specific Plan process started, there have been critical changes in the context, including market conditions, State laws, and regional policy updates (Plan Bay Area 2050 and MTC Transit Oriented Communities) that have required additional research and analysis.
The budget for the additional services is $689,000 resulting in a total not-to exceed contract of $1,806,119.
Attachment A includes a budget spreadsheet.
At this time, the final budgets for the EIR and infrastructure analysis are still being finalized and may be reduced. For that reason, staff recommends that City Council approve a not-to-exceed contract authorization; the final contract may be less. The City has undertaken this specific plan with the assumption that when/if the City completes the annexation process, some of the costs of the Specific Plan and EIR will be recovered over the long term when future development occurs.
Alternatives
1. Recommend alternative approaches to the ongoing work on the HIA Specific Plan and EIR Attachments
A. Budget Summary
Fiscal Impact
☐ No Fiscal Impact
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The General Plan Maintenance Fund (Account# 212-5-906-
8351) accounts for long-range planning efforts and associated environmental review services. The current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 budget includes sufficient funds to cover the revised scope that is anticipated to be performed in this FY; any remaining scope of work that does not get completed this FY and its remaining funding balance will be incorporated into the next FY 2026-27 budget and subject to Council approval.
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Council Vision/Priority Posting of Agenda
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Service Firm Original Amount
Requested
Increase
Subtotal with
Requested Increases
Project
Management
Credit to City
Project Management & Draft Plan Good City $ 380,100 $ 444,907.05 $ 825,007.05 $ 40,000.00 Design Urban Field Studio $ 32,100 $ - $ 32,100.00
Engagement Plan to Place $ 92,600 $ - $ 92,600.00
Engineering & Infrastructure Mark Thomas Company
$ 67,960 $ 74,964.58 $ 142,924.58
Environmental MIG
$ 180,559 $ 118,987.00 $ 299,546.00
Streetscape and Placemaking Bottomley Design and Planning $ 37,000 $ 7,500.00 $ 44,500.00 Transportation (Network) W-Trans $ 159,880 $ 68,458.00 $ 228,338.00 $ 22,000.00 Transportation (Bike/Ped) Alta Planning + Design $ 47,982 $ - $ 47,982.00 Subtotals $ 998,181 $ 714,816.63 $ 1,712,997.63 $ 62,000.00 Contingency $ 99,818.00
Subtotal w/ Contingency $ 1,097,999.00
Optional Tasks $ 19,120.00
Total w/ Contingency & Optional Tasks $ 1,117,119.00
Proposed Amendment $ 714,817
Proposed Contingency for Amendment $ 35,741
Subtotal of Amendment with Contingency $ 750,557
Credits $ (62,000)
Total Requested $ 688,557
Total Requested (Rounded) $ 689,000
Original Budget (SOW + Optional Tasks $ 1,117,119
$ 1,806,119
Proposed Not to Exceed Amount
(Original Budget + Total New Requested)
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: December 9, 2025
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Jozi Plut, City Clerk, [email protected], 650-595-7414 Agenda Title: Appointment of Vice Mayor and Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2026
Agenda Action: Motion
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appoint a Vice Mayor for Calendar Year 2026 in accordance with the City Council Protocols.
2. Review and approve the City Council Intergovernmental Assignments for Calendar Year 2026, including any modifications desired by the Council.
3. Consider the formation of a City Council Ad Hoc Housing & Long-Range Planning Subcommittee and appoint two Councilmembers should the Council choose to establish this new body.
Strategic Focus Area
Fiscal and Organizational Sustainability
Background
City Councilmembers serve in a variety of roles that extend beyond their regular Council duties. These include participation on regional boards, intergovernmental committees, policy bodies, and liaison assignments that support the City’s interests at local, countywide, and regional levels. Councilmembers also serve on several City subcommittees that provide guidance on focused policy or operational areas.
These assignments are typically reviewed and updated each year following the annual reorganization of the City Council or upon the seating of newly elected members. The City Council last updated its external and internal assignments on February 11, 2025, based on Councilmember interest and availability.
Vice Mayor Selection Protocols
The City Council Protocols provide direction for the selection of the Vice Mayor:
• The Vice Mayor role rotates annually.
• Selection occurs at the first regular meeting in December during non-election years, or at the meeting certifying new Councilmembers in election years. • To ensure equitable rotation, the Council is encouraged to nominate the member with the longest contiguous tenure of more than one year who has not yet served as Vice Mayor. • If a tie exists, the following tiebreakers apply in order:
1. Fewest prior terms served as Vice Mayor.
2. Alphabetical order of last name.
3. Alphabetical order of first name.
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At the November 25, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmembers Latimerlo and Jordan raised the need for a venue to track and assess the growing impacts of State housing legislation on the City’s long-term planning, zoning, and policy development. They requested formation of a City Council Ad Hoc Housing & Long-Range Planning Subcommittee composed of two Councilmembers. This subcommittee would serve as a communication bridge helping ensure that Council remains informed on the broader regulatory and legislative context affecting local planning and development efforts.
Analysis
1. Appointment of Vice Mayor
Based on the Council Protocols, the Council should nominate and appoint a Vice Mayor for 2026 by majority vote. Staff has reviewed the rotation criteria and will support the Council in confirming which member is next in line based on tenure, prior service as Vice Mayor, and protocol tiebreakers. The Council may discuss the rotation and proceed with an appointment consistent with the established guidelines.
2. Review of Intergovernmental Assignments
The annual review of assignments provides an opportunity for the Council to:
• Confirm existing representation where current roles remain appropriate. • Modify assignments due to new priorities, workload considerations, or availability. • Ensure the City maintains effective participation in regional policy forums and partnerships.
Councilmembers may also identify subcommittees that are no longer active, duplicative, or no longer necessary, and either restructure or sunset them as appropriate.
3. Consideration of New Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Given the volume and complexity of new State housing laws and their direct implications for Belmont’s local planning and policy framework, formation of an Ad Hoc Housing & Long-Range Planning Subcommittee may provide the Council with a consistent and focused venue for monitoring developments, receiving staff updates, and discussing emerging issues. If established, the Council should appoint two members to serve for the duration of the subcommittee’s work.
4. Adoption of Assignments for Calendar Year 2026
Following Council discussion, staff will update the 2026 Assignments Matrix to reflect the Council's decisions. Upon approval, assignment changes will take effect immediately, and staff will notify applicable external agencies and internal bodies of new representative appointments.
Alternatives
1. Defer to future meeting
2. Take no action
Attachments
A. 2025 IGR Assignment List
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☒ No Fiscal Impact
☐ Funding Source Confirmed:
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Discretionary Action Posting of Agenda
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Committee Delegate/
Representative
Alternates Schedule Meeting
Location
Contact
2+2 Ad hoc Committee with
Mid-Peninsula Water District
McCune
Jordan
n/a As Needed Public Works Director
2+2+2 BRSSD Committee
Multi agency committee to discuss/share
issues of interest between the Belmont
Redwood Shores School District, Redwood
City, and Belmont"
PangMaganaris
Latimerlo
n/a First Weds:
October
January
May
FY 2025/26:
School District
FY 2026/27:
Redwood City
FY 2027/28:
Belmont
City Manager
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee provides independent
review and oversight of the City's financial
reporting processes, internal controls and
independent auditors and participates in the
budget review process
Pang -
Maganaris
Jordan
Latimerlo Quarterly Finance Director
Belmont-SC Fire Dept JPA -
Oversight of the legacy Fire Department with
San Carlos
Mates McCune As Needed City Manager/
Finance Director
(C/CAG)
C/CAG operates as a Joint Powers Authority
and has membership that includes each of
the 20 cities and the County in San Mateo
Mates PangMaganarisMonthly
2nd
Thursday,
7:00 p.m..
650-599-1406
Public Works Director
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County. It works on issues that affect the
quality of life in general; transportation, air
quality, stormwater runoff, airport/land use
compatibility planning, hazardous waste,
climate planning, energy and water resource
strategies, and solid waste and recycling.
Belmont Community Foundation Ad-Hoc
Committee
Mayor and
PangMaganaris
Four Corners Ad-hoc Committee
Alameda de Las Pulgas Corridor Improvement
Project is a multi-agency regional
transportation improvement project
involving cities of Belmont, San Carlos, and
two School Districts (Sequoia Union High
School and San Carlos School District) along
the Alameda de Las Pulgas and San Carlos
Ave Corridor.
McCune and
PangMaganaris
n/a As Needed City Manager
Public Works Director
Liaison to Senior Citizen Advisory Committee McCune Latimerlo Odd Months 4th Tuesday,
3:00 P.M.
(time may
change in
2024)
Twin Pines
Senior &
Community
Center Craft
Room
Parks and Rec
Liaison to Chamber San Mateo County –
Governmental Relations Committee
Mayor Jordan Every other
Month
Amy Buckmaster/
Mary Parden
Public Safety Committee –
The Public Safety Committee’s duties are to
consider policy matters related to police and
public safety services in Belmont, provide a
forum for presentation and discussion of
Vice Mayor Quarterly/As
Needed
City Manager/
Police Chief
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specific information related to public safety
policy and practices.
Silicon Valley Clean Water
JPA for Wastewater Treatment
McCune Jordan Monthly,
2nd Monday,
8:00 a.m.
Teresa Herrera, P.E.
Manager
650-832-6220
Youth Advisory Committee -
Belmont Youth (grades 7-12) focused on civic
engagement through planning and hosting
activities and events.
McCune PangMaganarisYAC meetings
2x Month
Thursdays
6:30 pm;
school year
only;
Delegate
attendance
only as
needed
Barrett
Community
Center;
Hideout
Room
Parks and Rec
Joint Powers Authorities/Intergovernmental Agencies
ABAG General Assembly -
Regional planning agency for land use,
housing, environmental quality, and
economic development- Association of Bay
Area Governments, mission is to strengthen
cooperation and collaboration across local
governments to build healthier, stronger
communities.
-ABAG is part regional planning agency and
part local government service provider. We
Mayor Vice
Mayor
April,
November
General
Assembly
Meetings
Fred Castro
Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
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accomplish our goals by providing planning
services and cost-effective ABAG member
services to local governments struggling
with rising costs and diminishing incomes
Caltrain Local Policy Maker Group (LPMG)-
LMPG provides policy and stakeholder input
to Caltrain staff on the Caltrain
Modernization Program (CalMod), and
Business Plan.
PangMaganarisJordan Last Thurs of
Month
6-8 pm
Bella Conferti, Government &
Community Affairs Specialist
Cell Phone: 650.647.3498
Email: [email protected]
Grand Boulevard –
The Grand Boulevard is a collaboration of
19 cities, counties, local and regional
agencies united to improve the
performance, safety, and aesthetics of El
Camino Real. The initiative brings together
all the agencies having responsibility for the
condition, use and performance of the
street.
Mates PangMaganaris2-3 times
annually
Community Development
Director, Carlos de Melo
Home For All Initiative -
The mission of Home for All initiative is to
establish a climate in San Mateo County
where a diversity of housing is produced
and preserved so that San Mateo County is
a culturally, generationally, and
economically diverse community with
housing for all. Home for All SMC is a
collaborative initiative comprised of the
County of San Mateo, local governments,
school districts, community-based
organizations, faith-based organizations,
advocacy groups and businesses.
Mates Latimerlo As Needed City Manager
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Housing and Regional Trust (HEART)
Member Agency Committee –
HEART is a 501(c)(3) that was founded in
2003 as a public/private partnership among
the cities in San Mateo County, the County,
and the business, nonprofit, education, and
labor communities to create more
affordable housing in San Mateo County.
HEART’s mission is to create and preserve
affordable housing for low- and moderateincome families by raising and investing money from public and private sources.
Latimerlo PangMaganaris2-3 annually,
3rd Wed, 7:30
a.m.
HEART Exec Director,
(650) 204-5640
Regional Housing Needs Policy Committee Latimerlo Jordan As Needed Carlos de Melo C/CAG - Sean Charpentier
(650)-599-1409
Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance
(Commute.org) –
Commute.org’s mission is to reduce the
number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by
commuters to decrease congestion,
improve the environment, and enhance
quality of life. The Board has five scheduled
meetings each year for the purpose of
adopting a work plan and budget,
developing policy, and reviewing
Commute.org performance.
Latimerlo Jordan Even months
3rd Thursday,
8 am
Public Works Director
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) -
Peninsula Clean Energy is a communitycontrolled, not-for-profit, joint powers agency formed as a Community Choice
Aggregation (CCA) program by San Mateo
McCune Mates 4th Thursdays
6:30 p.m.
City Manager
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County and all 20 of its cities and towns in
2016 and joined by the City of Los Banos in
2020.
Peninsula Division, League of CA Cities -
State and local legislative issues
(All Councilmembers invited)- The Peninsula
Division includes 36 cities in San Francisco,
San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties and
provides members with the opportunity to
exchange ideas and information and share
the advantages of cooperative advocacy.
Mayor Vice
Mayor
Quarterly
dinner
meetings
League of CA Cities
San Mateo County Library JPA -
Policy direction, oversee budget, services &
library programs for the JPA related library
system
Mates PangMaganaris Quarterly plus
one
2nd Monday,
8:00 A.M.
Ann-Marie Despaine, Library
Director
San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector
Control District -
Independent Special District, the Board of
Trustees consists of 21 members, one from
each city and one representative for the
County at-large. Trustees are appointed by
their respective City Council to govern the
Mosquito and Vector Control District
Citizen
Representative:
Chuck Cotton
Term expires
12/24
n/a Monthly 2nd
Tuesday, 7:30
pm
650-344-8592
San Mateo County Pre-Hospital Emergency
Services JPA –
The San Mateo County Pre-Hospital
Emergency Medical Services Group
provides service to the residents and
visitors of San Mateo County to advance life
support first response fire companies to
respond to all 911 emergency medical
PangMaganarisMcCune Quarterly North County Fire Authority (650) 991-5531
[email protected]
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requests, to work in tandem with hospital
transport and support partners.
San Mateo County Emergency Service
CouncilDisaster Preparedness
McCune PangMaganarisQuarterly
3rd Thursday,
5:30 p.m.,
Courthouse
[email protected]
650-363-7490
San Mateo County
Council of Cities/City Selection Committee-
(All Councilmembers invited)
Mayor Vice
Mayor
MonthlyDinner
meeting
4th Friday,
6:00 p.m.
Sukhmani Purewal 650) 363-
1802
[email protected]
SBWMA (South Bay Waste Management
Authority – “RethinkWaste”) -
RethinkWaste, also known as the South
Bayside Waste Management Authority
(SBWMA), is a joint powers authority
formed by eleven local government
jurisdictions in San Mateo County.
California. The agency provides oversight,
support and management of service
providers that collect, process, recycle and
dispose of materials on behalf of
RethinkWaste agencies.
McCune Latimerlo 4th Thursdays,
2:00 p.m., San
Carlos
Public Works Director
SFO Roundtable -
The Airport/Community Roundtable was
established in 1981 to address community
noise impacts from aircraft operations at
San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Jordan
McCune
1st
Wednesday of
Month
6 x yr., 7:00
p.m.
Diane Estipona, Clerk of the
Roundtable
[email protected]
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department -
established January 2019 The department
was formed by the establishment of a Joint
Mates McCune Quarterly City Manager
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Powers Authority (JPA) and represents the
merger of fire departments in San Mateo,
Foster City, and Belmont. The Board of
Directors for the Department is comprised
of a Council member from each partner
city.
THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE BY THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE (Council of Cities):
Association of Bay Area Governments
Regional planning agency for land use, housing,
environmental quality, and economic
development
Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO)
Authority over all reorganizations &
boundary changes within County
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Works to reduce air contaminants within
the District
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC)
Reviews applications for state & federal
transportation funds, maintains regional
transportation plan for Bay Area
California Identification System (Cal-ID)
Determine the placement of RandomAccess Network equipment within the County
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board
(Caltrain)
Set policy for operation of Peninsula
Commute Service
Community Development Committee Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee
Review Supplemental Law Enforcement
Service Fund expenditures
Domestic Violence Council
Evaluate efforts to reduce domestic
violence, raise public awareness and
collect statistics
San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SAMTAC)
HEART (Housing Endowment and
Regional Trust) Board
THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH C/CAG:
2020 Peninsula Gateway Corridor Airport Land Use Committee (ALUC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
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Congestion Management Program and
Environmental Quality Committee (CMEQ)
Congestion Management Program
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Technical Advisory Committee (NPDES) -
Integrated Waste management (SWAC) Utilities Sustainability Task Force (USTF) 154
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: December 9, 2025
Agency: City of Belmont
Staff Contact: Jozi Plut, City Clerk, [email protected], 595-7414 Agenda Title: Reappointment to Mosquito and Vector Control District Agenda Action: Motion
Recommendation
The City Council to discuss and decide whether to reappoint Chuck Cotten to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District and determine whether the appointment should be for a two-year or four-year term.
Strategic Focus Area
Not Applicable
Background
The City of Belmont is represented on the Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Vector Control District by one appointee of the City Council, The City’s current representative, Chuck Cotten, was appointed to serve a term that expires on December 31, 2025.
Under the Health and Safety Code, each city or town within the District may appoint one person to the Board of Trustees. The term of office for a trustee is two or four years, at the discretion of the appointing authority. Statute further provides that terms of office begin at noon on the first Monday in January, following appointment
Analysis
During his tenure as Trustee for Belmont to the Mosquito and Vector Control District, Chuck Cotten has provided the City Council and Belmont residents with periodic updates on the District’s activities relative to mosquito and vector control.
Mr. Cotten has requested to be appointed to an additional four-year term to expire in December 2029.
Historically, the City Council has appointed a Belmont resident to serve as the City’s trustee on the District Board. In 2002, SB 1588 clarified that a City Council Member may also serve without creating an incompatibility of offices. This provides added flexibility for the Council but does not change the requirement that the appointee may be either a Council Member or any other qualified Belmont resident.
To ensure continued representation of Belmont’s interests on the District Board, the City Council is being asked to make an appointment for the term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending either December 31, 2027 (two-year term) or December 31, 2029 (four-year term). Following the Council’s action, staff will 155
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Alternatives
1. Consider a two-year appointment instead of four years.
2. Exercise the option to appoint a member of the City Council to this position.
3. Direct staff to recruit for additional candidates for consideration for this appointment.
Attachments
A. Letter From the San Mateo Vector Control District
B. Letter From Chuck Cotten Requesting Reappointment
Fiscal Impact
☒ No Fiscal Impact
☐ Funding Source Confirmed:
Source: Purpose: Public Outreach:
Staff Discretionary Action Posting of Agenda
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City of Belmont
Attn: City Clerk
One Twins Pine Lane #330
Belmont, CA 94002
Dear City Clerk,
The current term of office for Chuck Cotten, representative to the Board of Trustees of this District from the City of Belmont, will expire on December 31, 2025.
It is kindly requested that the City Council make an appointment or reappointment for the next term, commencing January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2027, or through December 31, 2029. According to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 2020-2030, which dictates appointments to Vector Control District Boards:
• The city council of each city or town may appoint one person to the board of trustees.
• The term of office for a member of the board of trustees shall be for a term of two or four years, at the discretion of the appointing authority. • Terms of office begin at noon on the first Monday in January.
The common law incompatibility of office doctrine was addressed in SB 1588 (2002), and as a result, a City Council member may now be appointed to the Board of Trustees.
Once an appointment has been made, please forward a letter stating that fact, indicating the term length (two or four years).
Thank you for your attention to this request,
Brian Weber, District Manager
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October 30, 2025
City of Belmont
Attn: City Clerk
One Twins Pine Lane #330
Belmont, CA 94002
Dear City Clerk,
The current term of office for Chuck Cotten, representative to the Board of Trustees of this District from the City of Belmont, will expire on December 31, 2025.
It is kindly requested that the City Council make an appointment or reappointment for the next term, commencing January 1, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2027, or through December 31, 2029. According to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 2020-2030, which dictates appointments to Vector Control District Boards:
• The city council of each city or town may appoint one person to the board of trustees.
• The term of office for a member of the board of trustees shall be for a term of two or four years, at the discretion of the appointing authority. • Terms of office begin at noon on the first Monday in January.
The common law incompatibility of office doctrine was addressed in SB 1588 (2002), and as a result, a City Council member may now be appointed to the Board of Trustees.
Once an appointment has been made, please forward a letter stating that fact, indicating the term length (two or four years).
Thank you for your attention to this request,
Brian Weber, District Manager
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