1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT
ON THE AGENDA
8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
12. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM
MEMBERS AND STAFF
13. MATTERS OF
INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
14. ADJOURNMENT
City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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
Edric Kwan, Public Works Director
Jozi Plut, City Clerk
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
Council meetings, unless otherwise noted, are broadcast live to Belmont residents on
1. Comcast Cable Channel 27
2. Streamed live via the City's website at www.Belmont.gov
3. ZOOM https://belmont-gov.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 95745673035
4. Attend the meeting in the Council Chambers, Belmont City Hall 2nd floor PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public in the Council Chamber present the Clerk a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber.
If participating virtually use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak.
For dial- in comments, call *67 1-(669) 900-6833 (your phone number will appear on the live broadcast if *67 is not dialed prior to the phone number) enter Meeting ID: 95745673035, and press *9 to request to speak All public comments are subject to a 3-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the Chair.
Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda January 27, 2026
1 To submit a written public comment:
E-mail [email protected] before the Council discusses the item, noting the agenda topic or number in the subject line. Comments received up to three hours before the meeting will be distributed to the Council and included in the record but not read aloud during the meeting..
The Mayor has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the Public Comment period; If the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting.
The Mayor also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to always conduct themselves with civility and courtesy. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Council and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks, cursing and outbursts from the audience in support or opposition to a speaker are not tolerated to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.
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
If you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (650) 595-7413. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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 January 27, 2026
2 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. HIP Housing Calendar Presentation
B. Introduction of Poet Laureate
C. Mosquito Vector Control Annual Update
City of Belmont
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
January 27, 2026
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 (6:30 PM)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), three cases:
I.) Hamamjy v. City of Belmont,
San Mateo Superior Court No. 24-CIV-05819
II.) Friends of Waterdog Open Space, Deniz Bolbol, Joseph P. Cuviello v. City of Belmont et al.
San Mateo SuperiorCourt No. 24-CIV-02320
III.) McGuire and Hester v. Carmel Construction West, LLC, San Mateo Superior Court No. 25-CIV-00267
IV.) Belmont Village Community Association v. City of Belmont, San Mateo Superior Court No. 26-CIV-00463
B. STUDY SESSION
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
Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda January 27, 2026
3 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Monthly Financial Reports - October and November 2025 C. Belmont Creek Restoration Project - Accept construction and authorize issuance of Notice of Completion; initiate five-year habitat monitoring and maintenance plan project and authorize budget transfer
D. Belmont Village Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project Shared Cost Agreement with Linc Housing Development
E. Follow-Up: City Council Vice Mayor Appointment and Calendar Year 2026 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.
Recommendation: Consider modification and approval of minutes Attachments:
December 9, 2025 Minutes
Recommendation: Motion to approve financial reports.
Attachments:
October 2025 COB Monthly Report
November 2025 COB Monthly Report
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (1) accepting the construction work and authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Completion for the Belmont Creek Restoration Project, City Contract Number 2024-6 35, including release of retention 35 days after recording of the Notice of Completion; and (2) initiate Belmont Creek Habitat Monitoring and Maintenance Plan and authorize budget transfer.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution
Scope and Fees
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Shared Cost Agreement with Linc Housing Development Project (Linc Project) for reimbursement of construction costs associated with overlapping improvements between the City of Belmont’s Belmont Village Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project and the Linc Project’s frontage improvements, in the amount of $187,004.15 plus a 10% contingency.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution
Linc Development Cost Estimate
Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda January 27, 2026
4 Intergovernmental Assignments
F. Establishment of Director of Special Projects Classification
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. State Legislative Advocacy for the City of Belmont - 2026 Update B. Redwood Shores Sea Level Rise Protection Project
C. CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period Exception – Interim Administrative Services Director Appointment
12. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
13. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report confirming the 2026 Vice Mayor appointment and Intergovernmental Assignments as discussed and approved at the December 9, 2025 meeting and review the current list of assignments to determine whether any changes are needed.
Attachments:
Staff Report
2026 Assignments
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing the classification of Director of Special Projects, approving the associated job description, and authorizing the City Manager to implement the classification, including placement within the City’s salary schedule.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution
Director of Special Projects Classification
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: Motion to reaffirm Belmont's and Federal Legislative Platform.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Draft 2026 Legislative Platform
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no action is required.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Presentation
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving an exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period and Interim Appointment of Ann Ritzma to Administrative Services Director.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Resolution
Annuitant Appointment
A. Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
B. Verbal report from City Manager
Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda January 27, 2026
5 14. ADJOURNMENT
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.
Belmont City Council Meeting Agenda January 27, 2026
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