City Council Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026
CITY OF BELMONT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, California July 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
3. ITEMS BEFORE 7:00 PM
A. CLOSED SESSION 6:05 P.M.
1.) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Government Code Section 54957(b) Titles: City Manager, City Attorney
RECESS: 7:00 PM TO REGULAR MEETING
B. STUDY SESSION - none
C. SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS - none
ITEMS STARTING AT 7:05 P.M.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mates.
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney stated that Council recessed the closed session and will reconvene after the open business of the meeting.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – none
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Guliano Carlini provided comments on bicycle infrastructure.
8. COUNCILMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers provided information on upcoming events.
9. CONSENT BUSINESS
A. Approval of June 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of May 2026 Monthly Financials
C. Hill Street and El Camino Real Hawk Crossing Project (City Contract No. 2026-652) – Award of construction contract
Resolution 2026-54 awarding a construction contract to Gruendl, Inc. dba Ray’s Electric for the Hill Street and El Camino Real HAWK Crossing Project (City Contract No. 2026-652) in an amount not to exceed $659,942, plus a 10% construction contingency, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract City Council Meeting Minutes
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D. Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project – Notice of Completion Resolution 2026-55 accepting the construction work and authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Completion for the Belmont Village Bicycle Improvement Project, City Contract Number 2025-638
E. 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Notice of Completion Resolution 2026-56 accepting the construction work and authorizing the issuance of Notice of Completion for the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Contact Number 2025-637
F. 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Infrastructure Repair Project – Design Contract
Resolution 2026-57 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Task Order with WHB Engineers for an amount not-to-exceed $307,346 for the design of the 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Storm Infrastructure Repair Project G. 2027 Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvement Project Resolution 2026-58 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Task Order with Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers in an amount not to exceed $419,015 to provide design, bidding, and construction support services for the 2027 Pavement Rehabilitation and Utility Improvement Project H. Agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. for construction inspection services for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Resolution 2026-59 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pavement Engineering Inc. to provide construction inspection and materials testing services in an amount not to exceed $258,730 for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and approve a $100,000 budget transfer from the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project to the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
I. Parcel Map for SB-9 Urban Lot Split at Miramar Terrace – APNs 045-140- 410 and 044-211-090
Resolution 2026-60 approving the Parcel Map for an Urban Lot Split under Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) for the properties located at APNs 045-140-410 and 044-211-090 and accepting the dedication of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (EVAE), Ingress/Egress Easement, and Public Utility Easement (PUE) J. Revised Master Employee Pay Schedule – July 2026
Resolution 2026-61 updating the City’s Master Employee Pay Schedule to meet California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements K. Approval of New and Revised Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges in the Parks and Recreation Department
Resolution 2026-62 establishing the Recreation Coordinator II classification, formalizing the Recreation Specialist II classification, updating the Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor job descriptions and revising the salary range and job description for the Recreation Manager classification
L. Server Replacement
Resolution 2026-63 1) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the purchase of servers, equipment, implementation services, and 5-year support with City Council Meeting Minutes
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Nutanix for a total amount not to exceed $400,000; and 2) authorizing a budget appropriation of $380,000 from the Fleet and Equipment Management Fund and $20,000 from the Belmont Fire Protection District Fund
M. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
Resolution 2026-64 authorizing the City Manager to submit and execute all necessary grant documents upon approval of its application for the FY 2026-27 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for a total award of $78,774.74, making grant performance and funding commitments, and appropriating $78,774.74 grant revenue and associated expenditures in the current FY 2026-27 budget related to the Cannabis Tax Fund Program N. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Resolution 2026-65 authorizing the City Manager to submit and execute all documents necessary to accept and administer the FY 2026-27 through FY 2030- 31 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant in the amount of $999,447, make all required grant assurances and commitments, and appropriate $246,007 in grant revenue and corresponding expenditures in the FY 2026-27 budget
O. Authorization of Change Order No. 4 with InCharge Energy, Inc. and Supplemental Budget Appropriation for the EV Charging Stations Project (CIP No. 8090)
Resolution 2026-66 (1) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Change Order No. 4 with InCharge Energy, Inc. in the amount of $77,559 for the EV Charging Stations Project (CIP No. 8090), increasing the total contract amount to $423,927 and (2) approving a $90,000 supplemental budget appropriation to CIP No. 8090, funded by Westlight Energy’s EV Ready Incentive Program P. 678 Ralston Ave and 951 Old County Rd. Loan Funding Agreement Amendment
Resolution 2026-67 Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Enter Into A Loan Funding Agreement With CRP Affordable Housing And Community Development LLC Or Affiliated Entities Or Partners To Provide A Loan Of Up To $1.5 Million For Construction Of An Affordable Housing Project At 678 Ralston Avenue And Approving A Supplemental Budget Appropriation Of $1.5 Million From The Affordable Housing Fund
Resolution 206-68 Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Enter Into A Loan Funding Agreement With CRP Affordable Housing And Community Development LLC Or Affiliated Entities Or Partners To Provide A Loan Of Up To $1.5 Million For Construction Of An Affordable Housing Project At 951 Old County Road
Q. CSG Consultants, Inc. Building Plan Review Services – Task Order #3 Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Task Order #3 with CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) for Building Plan Review Services for Fiscal Year 26-27 for a not to exceed contract amount of $480,000
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R. Amendment #1 to Service Agreement for Building Inspection Services from 4 Leaf, Inc.
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment #1 to the Service Agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc. (4LEAF) to provide building inspection services for FY26-27 for $180,000. This amendment would bring the total not to exceed cost for this contract to $445,000
Public Comment provided by Leslie Wambach, and Guliano Carlini.
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 recused on item 9I) this vote was concurrent with the BFPD consent agenda, separate minutes created.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
11. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Citizen Initiative Community Center Tax Measure
City Clerk Plut provided an overview of the requested Council actions to adopt the resolution calling the election and, by motion, designate a two-member Council subcommittee to prepare and sign the ballot argument in favor of the measure, if requested by the proponents.
Public Comment provided by Alan Sarver, Sarah Delisle, Jim Howard, and Guliano Carlini.
Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: On a motion made by Councilmember Jordan and seconded by Councilmember PangMaganaris, Resolution 2026-69 calling a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters a proposed citizen initiative special tax measure, requesting that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors consolidate the municipal election with the statewide election and authorize the San Mateo County Clerk to conduct all election services, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis of the measure was approved by a roll call vote. (5-0)
On a motion made by Councilmember Latimerlo and seconded by Councilmember McCune, Councilmember Pang-Maganaris and Mayor Mates were designated to a twomember Council subcommittee to prepare and sign, if requested by the proponents, the argument in favor of the measure and any rebuttal was approved by a roll call vote (5-0).
Councilmember Latimerlo recused herself from the next item due to the proximity of her residence to the project site and stepped down from the dais.
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B. Belmont Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan Update Deputy Community Development Director Russell presented an update on the Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan. The presentation included an overview of the Specific Plan foundation and guiding principles, land use and build-out assumptions, residential transition areas, design guidelines, a proposed Master Plan approach, community outreach efforts, and next steps.
Public comment provided by Jill Ellington, Sean Williams, Caroline Pyrz, Guliano Carlini, Carolyn Shepard, Leslie Wambach, Joseph LoCoco, Annie Chung, Taylor, Amey Shroff, Carissa Gomea, Anika
Councilmembers provided feedback on the proposed Residential Transition Areas, requesting additional definition and refinement of the concept. Council also commented on the proposed height and setback standards, design guidelines, and Master Plan approach. Staff will incorporate Council feedback into the draft Specific Plan prior to public review.
At this time Councilmember Latimerlo returned to the dais.
C. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for League of California Cities Annual Conference September 23-25, 2026
City Clerk Plut explained that the League of California Cities requires each member city to designate a voting delegate for the Annual Conference. She further explained that the City Council may designate one voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates by motion and authorize the delegate to represent the City during the General Assembly. She noted that Mayor Mates and City Manager Oskoui are registered to attend the conference.
ACTION: On a motion made by Mayor Mates and seconded by Councilmember Latimerlo, the City Council designated Mayor Mates as the voting delegate and City Manager Oskoui as the alternate voting delegate 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
13. MATTERS OF INTEREST/CLARIFICATION
14. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mates honored the life and legacy of Belmont community leader Judy King, recognizing her decades of service to the community, including her leadership of the Belmont Park Boosters Summer Concert Series and her many years of volunteer service on City commissions and committees. The City Council adjourned the meeting in her memory, and a moment of silence was observed.
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Submitted by,
Jozi Plut, City Clerk