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City of Belvedere
City Council Meeting - Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 09, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers City Hall: 450 San Rafael Avenue, Belvedere CA: Phone 415.435.3838 City of Belvedere Internet Address: https: www.cityofbelvedere.org
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Belvedere City Council was convened at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers by Mayor Sally Wilkinson.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Kevin Burke, Pat Carapiet, Jane Cooper, Peter Mark, and Mayor Sally Wilkinson
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Robert Zadnik, City Attorney Andrew Shen, Planning and Building Director Rebecca Markwick,
Administrative Services Director Helga Cotter, Public Works Director Tony Boyd, Police Chief Jason Wu, Building Official Brian Van Son, Senior Planner Samie Malakiman, and City Clerk Beth Haener
3. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.A. City Council Reports
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings and updates since the last meeting.
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment and, hearing none, closed public comment.
3.B. City Manager Report
City Manager Robert Zadnik provided updates to City Council.
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment and, hearing none, closed public comment.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment and, hearing none, closed public comment A motion was made by Councilmember Mark, seconded by Councilmember Carapiet, to approve the consent calendar in one motion. The motion was carried by the following vote.
Aye: 5 Burke, Carapiet, Cooper, Mark, Mayor Wilkinson
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
4.A. Motion to Approve the Warrants for January 2026
ACTION: Item Approved
4.B. Motion to Receive the City's Second Quarter Investment Report ACTION: Item Approved
4.C. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the January 12, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Item Approved
4.D. Motion to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy Manual -- Policy 6.1.1, Responsibilities & Term Lengths for City Legislative Bodies ACTION: Item Approved
4.E. Amend Resolution 2025-34 Approving the Draft Revised 6 Cycle Housing Element Update for 2023-2031
ACTION: Item Approved
At the request of Mayor Wilkinson, the City Council heard the public hearing and other scheduled items out of order; however, they are presented here in the original agenda order for continuity.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. Appeal of Design Review Approval for 62 Alcatraz Avenue. Applicant and Owner: Christopher Mosher; Alcatraz Ave. LLC.
Senior Planner Samie Malakiman presented the item and took questions from Council.
Mayor Wilkinson opened the public hearing. Applicant and owner Christopher Mosher presented and took questions from Council.
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment. Public comment was made by the following:
Belvedere resident Marden Plant.
The Council directed that the item be continued to the March 9 City Council meeting, with the consent of the applicant.
No action was taken.
5.B. Appeal of Construction Time Limit Penalties Assessed to 431 Golden Gate Avenue. Applicant and Owner: Marshall Miller; Miller & Applewhite Revocable Trust Building Official Brian Van Son presented the item and took questions from Council.
Mayor Wilkinson opened the public hearing. Appellant Marshall Miller, Project Manager Charles Bond, and Project Consultant Matt LeVesque presented and took questions from Council.
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment. Public comment was made by the following:
Belvedere resident William Rothman.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Carapiet, seconded by
Aye: 5 Burke, Carapiet, Cooper, Mark, and Mayor Wilkinson Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER SCHEDULED ITEMS
6.A. Receive the Priorities Report of the Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee and Provide Direction to Staff and the Committee
Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee Chair, Charlie Harrington, gave a presentation on the Committees' priorities and progress. Both staff and Chair Harrington took questions from Council.
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment and, hearing none, closed public comment.
No action was taken on this item.
6.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Midyear Budget Review Administrative Services Director Helga Cotter presented the item and took questions from Council.
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment and, hearing none, closed public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Mark, seconded by Councilmember Burke, to receive the Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year budget review, as recommended by the Finance Committee
Aye: 5 Burke, Carapiet, Cooper, Mark, and Mayor Wilkinson Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6.C. Discussion and Possible Action on a Revocable License for Private Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way for 10 Eucalyptus Road
Mayor Sally Wilkinson stated for the record that her residence is within 500 feet of the subject property and therefore must recuse herself from this item.
Vice Mayor Kevin Burke presided over the item in the absence of Mayor Wilkinson.
Senior Planner Samie Malakiman presented the item and answered questions from Council.
Vice Mayor Burke called for public comment and, hearing none, closed public comment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Carapiet, seconded by Councilmember Mark, to approve a request for a revocable license at 10 Eucalyptus Road for improvements in the public right-of-way for:
(New) Parking Pad, Guardrail, and Retaining Wall, and (Existing)
Aye: 4 Carapiet, Cooper, Mark and Vice Mayor Burke
Nay: None
Absent:
Abstain: 1 Mayor Wilkinson
7. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Wilkinson called for public comment. Public comment was made by the following:
Belvedere resident William Rothman.
8. ADJOURN
With no further business on the agenda, Mayor Wilkinson adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Belvedere City Council at 9:58 p.m.
APPROVED: Ashe
Kevin Burke, Vice Mayor
ATTEST: Bet He
Beth Haener, City Clerk