City Council Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2026
City of Belmont City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California June 23, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Pang-Maganaris, Latimerlo, McCune, Jordan, Mates COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
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 Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of American Independence Mayor Mates read the proclamation.
B. Proclamation Recognizing Parks Make Life Better! Month Mayor Mates read the proclamation. Park and Recreation Director Kobayashi introduced recipients of the 2026 National Recreation and Park Association Innovation in Health and Well-Being Award for the Teen Wellness Retreat, created by Belmont and San Carlos Recreation Coordinators Danielle Giuliacci and Emma Licko.
C. San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) - 101 Corridor Connect Program Presentation
SMCTA Senior Transportation Planner, Marissa Mathias provided the presentation.
D. Mid-Peninsula Water Department Presentation on 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
Kat Wuelfing, General Manager and Drew Bost, Water Resources Coordinator provided the presentation.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Trena Patton and Michyle La Pedis provided comments on a local organization for accountability and transparency from the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office.
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8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers provided upcoming events.
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 and June 9, 2026 Minutes B. Monthly Financial Report - April 2026
C. Calling for and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election November 3, 2026
Resolution 2026-49 Calling And Giving Notice Of The Holding Of A General Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, To Elect Two Members Of The City Council, One From District 1 And One From District 3, A Mayor At-Large And Any Ballot Measures Approved For Placement.
Resolution 2026-50 Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of San Mateo To Render Specified Services To The City Relating To The Conduct Of A Regular Municipal Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 3, 2026 D. Service Agreement with George Hills Company for Third-Party Claims Adjustment and Administration Service
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a service agreement with George Hills Company for claims adjustment and administration services in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 through June 30, 2027, with a clause permitting renewal for up to two additional one-year terms with an annual fee escalator of 3- 5% based on the most recent April-to-April Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Western Region (CPI-U), subject to annual budget E. Renewal and Amendment of CDBG Cooperation Agreement with San Mateo County
Resolution 2026-51 authorizing the renewal and amendment of the Urban County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cooperation Agreement with San Mateo County (the Agreement) and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement.
Vice Mayor Jordan stated that she will abstain from acting on Item A - Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 and June 9, 2026.
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, Jordan abstain on Item A- Minutes of May 26, 2026 and June 9, 2026 Minutes).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. 2026 Strategic Communications Update
Communications and Community Affairs Officer provide an update on Belmont communications efforts over the past year.
Council discussion ensued. No action taken.
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Recess: 8:10 p.m.
Reconvene: 8:15 p.m.
B. General Plan Safety Element Update
Principal Planner Smith and City Safety Element Consultant Elie Krispie, Place Works provided a brief overview of the comments received from the Planning Commission and Council review and proposed revisions to the Belmont Safety Element and Conservation Element.
Council discussion ensued.
No public comments received.
Council concurred with the proposed revisions.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Latimerlo and seconded by Councilmember McCune Resolution 2026-52 amending the Belmont General Plan by adopting the updated Safety Element and associated amendments to the Conservation Element was approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
C. Consideration of Zoning Text Amendments to the Belmont Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Residential Additions, Planned Development Review Process, and Sections Related to San Carlos Airport Safety Zones Senior Planner Gill reviewed the proposed amendments to three sections of the Belmont Zoning Ordinance. He explained that the amendments would simplify and expedite the review process for eligible single-family home additions and align the review procedures for residential additions in planned developments with those used in traditional zoning districts. He noted that the amendments are part of the Planning Division’s ongoing effort to improve operational efficiency, align with best practices, and ensure compliance with State law requirements.
He concluded the presentation by requesting Council direction on the proposed amendments so staff could prepare draft ordinance amendments for future consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Council questions ensued.
No public comment provided.
Council concurred with the proposed amendments and directed staff to include, in the Planning Commission presentation, background on previous efforts to streamline the regulations and the amendments that were considered but not previously approved. Council also directed staff to revisit the regulations after one year to assess whether additional amendments would be warranted. No formal action was taken.
D. Updates to Brown Act and Local Agency Official Training Requirements City Clerk Plut provided a brief overview of changes to Brown Act teleconferencing, remote public participation, accessibility, and agenda material City Council Meeting Minutes
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requirements, as well as new ethics and fiscal training requirements for local officials. She noted that some of the requirements have already taken effect, while the remaining provisions will become effective on July 1, 2026. She also explained that a resolution is before the Council to amend the City Council Protocols, with language regarding the meeting disruption policy.
Council discussion ensued.
No public comment was received.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember McCune and seconded by Councilmember Pang-Maganaris Resolution 2025-53 Amending the City Council Protocols to Implement Changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act and Acknowledging New Ethics and Fiscal Training Requirements for Local Officials was approved by roll call vote (5-0).
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 provided updates on Staff accomplishments.
13. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
14. ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Belmont resident and Notre Dame de Namur University staff and faculty member, Tom Earlywine.
Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk