BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023
HYBRID MEETING, 50 PARK PLACE, BRISBANE, CA 94005
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Cunningham
Staff Present: City Manager Holstine, City Clerk Padilla, Legal Counsel Roush, Finance Director Yuen, Community Development Director Swiecki, Police Chief Macias, Associate Planner Robbins, and Administrative Analyst Ibarra
A. Consider any request of a City Councilmember to attend the meeting remotely under the “Emergency Circumstances” of AB 2449
There were no request made at this meeting.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz, to adopt the agenda as it stands. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Cunningham
Abstain: None
AWARDS AND PRESENTATION
B. San Mateo County Health Presentation on Preventing Fentanyl Overdoses City Council Minutes
March 16, 2023
Edith Cabuslay, Todd Henderson and Mark Ross from the San Mateo County Health Department presented on the Opioid Epidemic, the dangers of Fentanyl and how to prevent Fentanyl overdoses.
After some council questions, Mayor Davis thanked them for their presentation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 1
Paul Bouscal spoke about his concern for the City being liable for dangerous sick and deceased trees in the city and schools.
Jesse (Steve) Kerekes thanked the council for the presentation and asked the Council to help the County find a better way to distribute Narcan.
Nancy Lacsamana asked the Council to push the County to get a good supply of Narcan to be made readily available.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting of February 16, 2023 D. Approve Minutes of City Council Closed Session Meeting of March 2, 2023 E. Approve Minutes of Closed Session City Council Special Meeting of March 2, 2023 H. Approve Designation of Agent for Emergency Response Reimbursement (It is being recommended to Approve California Office of Emergency Services Form 130, “Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies.”)
I. Authorize Letter of Support for Property Tax In Lieu of Vehicle License Shortfall (The purpose of this item is to offer support to the County of San Mateo and its cities; it is being recommended to authorize a Letter of Support to address the Property Tax in Lieu of Vehicle License Fee shortfall backfill that was omitted from the initial release of the Governor’s 2023-24 State) Councilmember Lentz made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mackin to adopt the Consent Calendar Items C, D, E, H and I. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Cunningham
Abstain: None
F. Authorize Submission of 2022 Annual General Plan Progress Report (To comply with reporting requirements of State law, it is being recommended to Direct staff to submit the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.) G. Authorize Submission of 2022 Annual Housing Element Progress Report City Council Minutes
March 16, 2023
(To comply with reporting requirements of State law, it is being recommended to direct staff to submit the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.) Community Development Director reported that Consent Calendar Items F and G are reports being submitted to the State as required by State Law to provide an implementation and progress update. There are no new City policies being added to the reports.
Paul Bouscal commented that the reports should add the need for senior housing in Brisbane especially at the 23 Club property.
Councilmember O’Connell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz to adopt the Consent Calendar Items F and G. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Cunningham
Abstain: None
STAFF REPORTS
J. City Manager’s Report on Upcoming Activities
The City Manager reported on the upcoming public meetings, and events in the City.
MAYOR/COUNCIL MATTERS
K. Countywide Assignments and Subcommittee Reports
Council had no reports.
L. Written Communications
Council received the following correspondence between March 3, 2023- March 16, 2023:
• Dana Dillworth (3/16/23) General Plan Progress Report • Dana Dillworth (3/13/23) Council Meeting 3/16/23
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 2
Paul Bouscal asked the Council to agendize the discussion of dangerous trees.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:27 P.M.
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Ingrid Padilla, City Clerk