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San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall – 600 Elm Street, San Carlos May 23, 2022, 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present: Sara McDowell, Mayor
Ronald Collins, Councilmember
John Dugan, Councilmember
Laura Parmer-Lohan, Councilmember
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor
Staff Present: Kristina Bell, Police Captain
Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Andrea Mardesich, Principal Planner
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks & Recreation Director
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Chris Valley, Building Official
Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Senior Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Sara McDowell.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McDowell.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation and Lifesaving Award to Stephon Flowers, Samantha Vandyke and Lance Scheetz; and a Proclamation and Sheriff's Commendation Certificate to Deputies Joseph Venikov and Daniel Johnson for Their Actions in San Carlos on March 12, 2022.
Mayor McDowell and Sheriff Carlos Bolanos recognized community members Stephon Flowers, Samantha Vandyke and Lance Scheetz and Deputies Joseph Venikov and Daniel Johnson for their heroic actions on March 12, 2022.
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b. Present Proclamations Recognizi ng Anneliese Phillips and Lauren Wu for Their Leadership and Volunteer Efforts with the Industrial Arts Mural.
Mayor McDowell recognized Anneliese Phillips and Lauren Wu for their work on the “Protect What you Love” mural.
5. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Dugan announced that the R otary Club recently funded a program for making child seats available in patrol vehicles.
The City Council thanked City staff and all its volunteers for hosting the first City -run Hometown Days.
Mayor McDowell thanked the community for participating in the mental health first aid training last weekend. She also commented on the increasing COVID -19 transmissions in the community and suggested Council consider setting certain triggers for when Council should transition back to remote meetings.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jennifer and Bella Rosse and Emma, residents, requested the City honor the petition in support of the pilot program for a partial street closure in the east side and asked for it to be addressed at the next Council meeting.
Molly Ba rton, resident, thanked Council, City staff and committees for hosting a successful Hometown Days event.
Gina Vandellos, resident, spoke on the petition for partial street closures on the east side and requested Council move forward with this pilot program in a timely manner.
Dimitri Vandellos, resident, acknowledged the mural and events from the mental health awareness month and H ometown Days and spoke on the east side’s request for a partial street closure pilot program.
Greg Walker, resident, requested follow-through on the street closure request.
At Mayor McDowell's request, City Manager Jeff Maltbie outlined the next steps for the consideration of the partial street closures.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ – ‘i’ and ‘k’ – ‘m’.
MOVER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, McDowell
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve Minutes of April 11, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting. c. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids for the 2023 On-Call Sidewalk Repair Project C9465. Resolution 2022-045 May 23, 2022 3
d. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the South Laurel Parking Lot Low Impact Development (LID) Improvements Project C1706; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2022- 046
e. Accept the Investment Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-22. f. Accept the Financial Report for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-22. g. Adopt a Resolution Electing the Population and Price Adjustment Factors and Establishing the 2022-23 Appropriations Limit of the City of San Carlos, Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIB and Section 7900 Et Seq. of the California Government Code. Resolution 2022-047
h. Adopt a Resolution Setting the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2022- 23 with Respect to the General Obligation Refunding Bonds for the Library Project. Resolution 2022-048
i. Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Eucalyptus Tree Removal – Phase III Project C1722; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Projects Agreement with the Professional Tree Care Co. of Berkeley, CA in the Amount of $166,000 and Authorizing a Contingency of $49,800 for a Total Project Cost of $215,800.
Resolution 2022-049
j. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Construction Documents and Authorizing a Call for Bids from Qualified Bidders for the Fire Station 16 Replacement Project C9823.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] Resolution 2022-050 Approving the Construction Documents and Authorizing a Call for Bids
from Qualified Bidders for the Fire Station 16 Replacement Project C9823.
MOVER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak
RECUSE: McDowell
k. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three- Year Agreement with Gartner, Inc. for Information Technology and Advisory Services in the Total Amount of $139,080. Resolution 2022-051
l. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for an Allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding of $400,000 for Fiscal Year 2022- 23 for the San Carlos Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Phase III C1806. Resolution 2022-052
m. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Toll Facility Equipment License with the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority for Long-Term Operation of the San Mateo County Express Lanes Facility Within the City Right- Of-Way and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the License Agreement. Resolution 2022-053
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8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mayoral Report, Hearing and Consideration of Imposition of Sanctions After Code of Conduct and Ethics Investigation (City Treasurer).
City Attorney Greg Rubens reported on his investigation of the allegations that the City Treasurer may have violated the C ity’s C ode of Conduct and Ethics Policy and responded to Council questions.
City Treasurer Inge Tiegel provided a written statement to the City Council and apologized for her actions.
RESULT: Approved [Unanimous] to Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: Rak, Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, McDowell
The City Council thanked City Treasurer Tiegel for her apology and spoke on the importance of public trust.
RESULT: Approved [Unanimous] Findings that City Treasurer Inge Tiegel is in Violation of Sections 12a, 12d, 8k, 10b and 11a of the Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and Moved to Formal Censure for These Actions.
MOVER: John Dugan
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Parmer-Lohan, Rak, Dugan, Collins, McDowell
9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving the Placement of Past Due Balances for Sidewalk Repairs on the County Property Tax Bill Pursuant to Section 12.04.030 of the San Carlos Municipal Code.
Public Works Director Steven Machida provided background on the Sidewalk Repair Program and requested unpaid balances be added to the County tax bill.
Public Comment
None.
RESULT: Approved [Unanimous] to Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
AYES: Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, Dugan, McDowell
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] Resolution 2022-054 Approving the Placement of Past Due Balances for Sidewalk Repairs on the County Property Tax Roll Pursuant to Section 12.04.030 of the San Carlos Municipal Code.
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, McDowell
b. Consideration of Adopting an Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 (B) Extending a Moratorium on the Submission, Consideration, or Approval of Applications for Lot Line Adjustments, Subdivisions, Discretionary Land Use Approvals or Building Permits Necessary for Development Within the Northeast Area of the City of San Carlos, Subject to Certain Enumerated Exceptions.
Senior Planner Megan Wooley-Ousdahl provided background on the Moratorium in question, outlined staff outreach and reviewed three extension options. S he, City Attorney Greg Rubens and Cit y Manager Jeff Maltbie responded to Council questions.
Council provided the following disclosures and noted that it won't influence their decision:
− Councilmember Parmer-Lohan – her consulting business has not worked with the City nor any businesses that have applications before the City; she toured Alexandria Real Estate property and the MBC building; and has met with Premia, Princeton, Presidio Bay, Minkoff Group, Black Mountain Properties, Sobrato and PG&E.
− Mayor McDowell met with the same developers Councilmember Parmer- Lohan disclosed, except for MBC.
− Councilmember Collins and Dugan and Vice Mayor Rak noted that the disclosures made at the April 25
th Council meeting still stands and that
they have had discussions with PG&E since then.
Public Comment
Brian Hecktman with Gr aymark Capital spoke on the need to update their property at 150 Industrial.
Mark Lockenmeyer with the Harbor Industrial Association expressed concerns with the moratorium.
Rick Lafranchi with Graymark Capital provided details on their plans.
Kevin Coakley, tenant at 610 Quarry Road, spoke on the need to improve the facade of the building and requested Council make allowances for improvements that don’t adjust the building footprint.
Community Development Director Al Savay and City Attorney Greg Rubens responded to Council's additional questions.
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RESULT: Approved [Unanimous] to Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Adam Rak
AYES: Rak, Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, McDowell
Council discussion ensued and requested staff include a review provision and provide an update within 12 months.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] Option 2, Urgency Ordinance 1582 Extending a Moratorium on the Approval of Applications for (I) Lot Line Adjustments and the Subdivision of Land within the Northeast Area in Accordance with the City of San Carlos Subdivision Regulations and the Subdivision Map Act, (ii) Design Review, Use Permit, Temporary Use Permit, Planned Development, Zoning Amendment, Waiver, Variance, General Plan Amendment, Development Agreement, or any Other
Discretionary Approval from the City of San Carlos Necessary for the Development of a Site within the Northeast Area in Accordance with the San Carlos Zoning Ordinance, or (iii) a Building Permit Required for Construction and/or Alterations on Property within the Northeast Area in Accordance with the San Carlos Municipal Code, Subject to Certain Enumerated Exceptions.
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Parmer-Lohan, Rak. Dugan, Collins, McDowell
Council recessed at 9:22 PM and reconvened at 9:32 PM.
10. STUDY SESSION
a. Discuss and Provide Direction on Updates to the User Fee Schedule.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca Mendenhall commenced the item and turned the presentation over to Consultant Nicole Ki ssam. Ms. Kissam reviewed the project and summarized the results.
Principal Planner Andrea Mardesich, Ms. Mendenhall, City Manager Jeff Maltbie, Parks and Recreation Director Amy Newby and City Attorney Greg Rubens responded to Council questions.
Council provided staff with the following feedback:
− Gradually increase the Planning, Building and Parks & Recreation fees to fully recover the costs over two years
− Implement a scholarship program to assist those that may find the field use fee increase as a barrier for participation
11. AGENDA SETTING
Councilmember Dugan requested adding an agenda setting item on a future meeting for Council to consider a measure on the 2024 General Municipal Election ballot to eliminate the elected position of City Treasurer.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:19 PM.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk