Belmont City Council Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2026
City council Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California April 14, 2026
NOTICE REGARDING MEETING SCHEDULE
1. CALL TO ORDER
COUNCILMEMBERS: McCune, Latimerlo, Jordan, Pang-Maganaris, Mates
2. ROLL CALL
3. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00PM – 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 SESSIONS – None
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Belmont Teen Services Updates
Parks & Recreation Supervisor Moran provided an update on teen Services in Belmont.
B. Proclamation recognizing Parks, recreation, and Culture Director Brigitte Shearer Upon Her Retirement
Mayor Mates read the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Shearer. Council congratulated Mrs. Shearer on her retirement.
Public Comments by family member and Guliano Carlini.
C. Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) Presentation
Peninsula Clean Energy representative Christin Andrew Schwin provided an overview of the agency and its work over the past 10 years. She explained that Peninsula Clean Energy will transition to the name “WestLight” to reflect a broader and more inclusive identity as the organization expands partnerships beyond San Mateo County.
D. Proclamation Observing April 2025 National Poetry Month Mayor Julia Mates read the proclamation and presented it to Belmont Senior Librarian David Vargas, representing the Belmont Library.
Mr. Vargas provided comments on Belmont’s Poetry Contest, which launched the City’s first Poet Laureate program in 2016.
E. Proclamation Observing Earth Day
Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
F. Proclamation Observing Arbor Day
Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Shau Yu provided comments regarding the intersection of Pullman and Ralston Ave.
8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers made announcements on upcoming community events.
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Monthly Financial Report – January 2026
B. Approval of Minutes for February 24, 2026, March 10, 2026, March 31, 2026 Joint Meeting (Commission Orientation)
C. Fire Station No. 14 Fence & Automatic Gate Resolution 2026-16 approve the plans and specifications, authorize advertisement for sealed bids, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Fire Station No. 14 Fence and Automatic Gate Project (City Contract Number 2025-642) in an amount not to exceed $175,000 plus a ten percent construction contingency; and (2) approve a supplemental appropriation of $142,000 from the Belmont Fire Protection District Fund to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Station 14 Gate Project (Project No.8121).
D. Approval of an Administrative Amendment to the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement to Reflect the Agency’s Name Change to West Light Energy Resolution 2026-17 approving an amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the new agency name previously approved by the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors on October 23, 2025.
E. San Juan Pump Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project Resolution 2026-18 approving plans and specifications; authorizing advertisement for sealed bids; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the San Juan Pump Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project (City Contract Number 2026-645) in the amount of $6,280,000 for a total not-to-exceed 6,908,000, including a 10% construction contingency; and approving a task order with Tanner Pacific, Inc. for construction management services in an amount not to exceed $1,265,000.
F. Belmont Creek Habitat Maintenance and Monitoring Project– Amendment #1 Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment #1 with Hanford ARC for the Belmont Creek Habitat Maintenance and Monitoring Project for the installation of animal exclusion caging around new plantings in the amount not to exceed $29,009, for a total contract amount not to exceed $96,809, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute additional contract amendments up to a total contract amount not to exceed $106,809, if needed.
G. Parking and Traffic Safety Committee – Cipriani Elementary School Loading Zone approve the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee (PTSC) recommendation times and reconfigure the curb space from angled to parallel parking to provide ten parking spaces.
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H. Hillcrest Sinkhole Emergency Repair Project
Resolution 2026-19 ratifying the existence of an emergency that required the immediate repair of four sinkholes and related stormwater infrastructure within an easement near Hillcrest Drive; ratifying the City Manager’s authorization to proceed with the emergency work without competitive bidding; ratifying the City Manager’s execution of a contract with Casey Construction, Inc. in the amount I. 730 El Camino Real – Termination of 1995 Regulatory Agreement Resolution 2026-20 terminating the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (Regulatory Agreement) dated March 1, 1995, and recorded March 13, 1995, between The Belmont Redevelopment Agency and Mercy Housing California for the property at 730 El Camino Real and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate its termination.
Council discussion ensued on Items E and G on the Consent Business.
Comments provided by an unidentified Zoom Caller.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris and seconded by Councilmember McCune, the Consent Business was approved by a roll call vote. (5-0).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. R000369-021726Comprehensive Sewer Rate Study and Proposed Sewer Charges for Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29
Shawn Koorn provided an overview of the sewer rate study, proposed sewer rates, and the Proposition 218 process related to the required public hearing. He explained that the proposed rates are cost-based, proportional, and developed using cost-of-service principles that reflect the City’s sewer system and customer characteristics. He stated that the proposed rates balance the financial needs of the sewer utility with impacts to customer bills and recommended approval of the proposed rates, including no rate increase for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28, a
3.0% increase in FY 2028-29, and resetting the winter water flow adjustment factor to 0.0%.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Mates opened the public hearing, no members of the public come forward to speak.
Mayor Mates closed the public hearing.
Council deliberated on modifying the proposed sewer rate increases.
Public comment received after close of hearing; caller did not identify themselves.
ACTION: On a motion by Councilmember McCune, seconded by Councilmember PangMaganaris, Resolution 2026-21 was amended to set the proposed sewer rate increase at 1.0% for FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28, and FY 2028-29, instead of no increase for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 and a 3.0% increase in FY 2028-29.
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Resolution 2026-21 proposes sewer charges for Fiscal Years 2026-27, 2027-28, and 2028-29, sets a Proposition 218 hearing for June 9, 2026, directs staff to provide notice of the hearing as required by law, and adopts protest procedures.
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Age-Friendly City Action Plan Update
Parks & Recreation Supervisor Fuhrman provided a presentation on the progress of the City’s AgeFriendly Action Plan. She noted that the Action Plan, based on community priorities, is intended to be a living document that will continue to evolve to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in supporting older adults in the community.
Public comments provided by Guliano Carlini and an unidentified Zoom caller.
This item was informational only and no action was taken.
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 reiterated his appreciation to City staff for their continued dedication and the work performed in service to the Belmont community.
13. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLASSIFICATIONS – None
14. ADJOURNMENT at 9:42 PM.
Submitted by,
Mara Perez, Deputy City Clerk