City Council Meeting Minute
March 10, 2026
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California March 10, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: McCune, Latimerlo, Pang-Maganaris, Mates Councilmembers Absent: Jordan
3. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM - none
A. CLOSED SESSION
B. STUDY SESSION
C. SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS
ITEMS STARTING AT 7:00 PM
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - none
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Observing March 2026 as Women's History Month Mayor Mates read the proclamation
B. Fourth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry & Essay Contest Recitals Belmont Poet Laureate McCulloh introduced the winners, and each recited their winning piece.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers announced upcoming community events.
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Salson Trail Culvert Replacement Project Design Task Order #1 Amendment #2 Motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 with Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. for additional design and environmental permit services required by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Salson Trail Culvert Replacement Project, in the amount of $165,341, for a total revised contract amount not-to-exceed $426,428.
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B. 1301 Shoreway Road Commercial Development Project
Resolution 2026-11 adopting the CEQA Findings of Fact, certifying the Environmental Impact Report, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
2. Adopt an Ordinance 2026-1194 Rezoning 1301 Shoreway Road from Regional Commercial (RC) to Planned Unit Development (PD), adopting the Conceptual Development Plan, and approving the Development Agreement.
3. Adopt a Resolution 2026-12 approving the Detailed Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, Grading Plan and Permit, and Tree Removal Permit.
C. Crystal Springs Cross Country Course Memorandum of Agreement Authorizing to the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the operations and responsibilities for the Crystal Springs Cross Country Course with the San Mateo County Community College District and the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools.
Councilmember McCune stated that he would recuse himself from consideration of Item C on the Consent Business due to the proximity of his residence to the course.
Written comments were received.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Pang Maganaris and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo the Consent Business was approved by a roll call vote (4-1, Jordan Absent, 3-2 Item C, Jordan absent, McCune recused).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Redwood Shores Sea Level Rise Protection Project Contract – Island Park Evaluation Senior Civil Engineer Wada provided an overview of the Belmont Island Park Levee project proposal. She noted that staff is requesting approval of Task 1, which does not commit the City to construction costs but provides the necessary foundation to advance the project design, with the City’s cost share of 60%.
Written comments were received.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris and seconded by Councilmember McCune authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Architectural & Engineering Services Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for Task 1 - Preliminary Planning, Outreach and Alternatives Evaluation of the Belmont Island Park Levee Design Proposal, in an amount not to exceed $208,787 by a roll call vote (4-1 Jordan absent) B. Annual Transportation and Mobility Update
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This is an informational item only; no action is required.
This item was continued to the March 24, 2025 regular meeting agenda.
12. BRIEF VERBAL REPORTS FROM MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Verbal report from Councilmembers on Intergovernmental (IGR) and Subcommittee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their assignments.
B. Verbal report from City Manager
City Manager Oskoui outlined more upcoming community events.
13. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION - None
14. ADJOURNMENT at 7:37 PM
Meeting was video recorded.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk