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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 August 8, 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: Adam Aronson, Economic Development and Housing Manager Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Sajuti Haque, Senior Management Analyst
Grace Le, City Engineer
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Cristian Padilla, Economic Development Coordinator
Dave Pucci, RWCFD Deputy Fire Chief
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Chris Valley, Building Official
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
City Manager Jeff Maltbie reported that staff will be removing Consent Calendar Item k – adoption of the childcare impact fee Ordinance, in order to update it to be more in compliance with the spirit of the motion made at the first reading of the Ordinance.
4. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Dugan reported on working the City’s booth at the Farmers M arket with the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mayor McDowell reported on attending the last C oncert in the P ark and thanked t he Parks and Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Foundation for the summer concerts.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
David Tuzman, resident, reported that the audio for the meeting on Zoom is not working.
Council recessed for two minutes for staff to address the technical issue.
Nancy Goodban with Fixin’ San Mateo County recommended Council agendize an item to discuss supporting the installation of an oversight board for the San Mateo County Sheriff.
Jim Warren, Chairman of the Board of Fixin’ San Mateo County, spoke on their mission of a civilian oversight board for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and requested Council support.
Cathy Baird, resident and supporter of Fixin’ San Mateo County, spoke on their mission of a civilian oversight board for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and requested Council agendize the item for discussion.
Sonia Elkes, resident, provided feedback on the Safe Routes to School D raft Plan and suggested Council review a recent study linking the pandemic to global warming.
David Pollack, resident, recommended Council agendize an item to discuss and learn more about Fixin’ San Mateo’s mission.
Bryan McDermott, resident, request ed Council to not disband the T ransportation and Circulation Commission and offered to serve on it.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item ‘k’ - Ordinance 1585, was removed from the Consent Calendar by staff.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ – ‘j’.
MOVER: John Dugan
SECONDER: Adam Rak
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, McDowell
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve Minutes of May 23, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting. c. Approve Minutes of June 13, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting. d. Accept the Quarterly Reports from City Commissions and Boards. e. Adopt a Resolution Appropriating $18,750 from the Unassigned Balance in Gas Tax Fund (Fund 16) to Project C9465 in Fiscal Year 2022-23; Awarding the 2023 On-Call Sidewalk Repair Project C9465; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Projects Agreement with VNH Builders of Burlingame, CA in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $138,750. Resolution 2022-081
f. Deny Claim of Searight.
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g. Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 Fire Inspection Report in Compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4. Resolution 2022-082
h. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Amendment to the Agreement with Hyland Software, Inc for Disk Encryption for OnBase and Authorize the On -Going Annual Maintenance and Additional Subscription Costs Until the System is Replaced Sometime in the Future. Resolution 2022-083 i. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements for Professional Services for On- Call Economic Development and Housing Consulting Services Not to Exceed $200,000 Annually with the Firms Economic & Planning Systems, BAE Urban Economics, and RSG. Resolution 2022-084 j. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Commissions Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
Resolution 2022-085
k. Adopt Ordinance 1585 Adding Chapter 8.52 to the San Carlos Municipal Code Establishing a Child Care Development Impact Fee for New Nonresidential Developments in the City of San Carlos.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Establishing 15 Miles Per Hour Prima Facie Limit Along Qualified City Streets in School Zones When Children Are Present.
City Engineer Grace Le presented on the proposed changes to the speed limits, outlined next steps and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
David Tuzman, resident, spoke in favor of the proposal and provided a suggestion on how to reduce speeds in other areas after this first phase.
Karen Molinari, resident, spoke in support of this effort and suggested increasing bike lanes in conjunction with this plan.
Sonia Elkes, resident, suggested following the 500 feet radius policy from school grounds and requested Council include St. Charles and Arbor Bay Schools in the initial pilot.
City Council provided the following feedback to staff:
− in future phases, consider expanding the speed limit reduction to:
o streets before and after Belle Ave
o Arbor Bay School
o a stretch of Arroyo Ave and Elm St
o areas that could be helpful for senior citizens
− delegate the additional roll-out to Public Works
− implement a phased approach and work with school community groups (e.g. Healthy Cities Tutoring and PTA) to help spread the word − post maps and visuals on social media
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RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous] Resolution 2022- 086 establishing a prima facie speed limit of 15 miles per hour along qualified City Streets in school zones when children are present.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
AYES: Rak, Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, McDowell
b. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 Noise Control - Section 9.30.070 Exempt Activities, (B) Construction Activities.
Building Official Chris Valley presented on the item and, along with C ity Attorney Greg Rubens, responded to Council questions.
RESULT: Introduced as Amended [Unanimous] Ordinance 1586 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 Noise
Control - Section 9.30.070 Exempt Activities, (B) Construction Activities with an amendment to add Juneteenth to t he list of no construction noise-related federal holidays.
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: Parmer-Lohan, Rak, Dugan, Collins, McDowell
c. Consideration of Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter Urging Sutter Health to Reopen the Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Therapy Pool in San Mateo.
Assistant City Manager Nil Blackburn provided background information on the status of the Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Therapy Pool and responded to Council questions.
Vice Mayor Rak disclosed that he met with Sutter Health and that it will not affect his decision this evening.
RESULT: Approve [Unanimous] Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter Urging Sutter Health to Reopen the Mack E. Mickelson
Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Therapy Pool in San Mateo.
MOVER: John Dugan
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, Dugan, McDowell
d. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving a Relocation Agreement, an Assignment and Assumption of Ground Lease Agreement, and a Sublease Agreement for a Digital Billboard at 611 Industrial Road (APN 046-090-370).
Mayor McDowell recused herself from this item in an abundance of caution as a volunteer on her campaign committee works for a company that manages the property being discussed.
Economic Development Coordinator Cristian Padilla presented on the item and Economic Development and Housing Manager Adam Aronson responded to Council questions.
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Public Comment
Sonia Elkes, resident, expressed concern about having more advertising in the City.
RESULT: Adopted [3 – 1 – 1] Resolution 2022- 087 Approving a Relocation Agreement, an Assignment and Assumption of
Ground Lease Agreement, and a Sublease Agreement for a
Digital Billboard at 611 Industrial Road (APN 046-090-370).
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan
NAYS: Rak
RECUSED: McDowell
Mayor McDowell returned to the meeting.
e. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 Commissions by Repealing Section 2.24.300 Transportation and Circulation Commission, Removing References to the Commission, and Amending Section 2.24.140 Planning Commission – Powers and Duties.
City Manager Jeff Maltbie provided background on the Transportation and Circulation (“ T&C”) Commission and what lead to staff's recommendation and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
David Tuzman, resident, expressed disappointment with eliminating an option for the public to be involved in the public process.
Sonia Elkes, resident, suggest ed that the C ommunity and Council newsletters reflect issues the community has raised through public comment.
Brian McDermott, resident, spoke in opposition to dissolving the T&C Commission.
RESULT: Introduced as Amended [Unanimous] Ordinance 1587 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.24
Commissions by Repealing Section 2.24.300 Transportation and Circulation Commission, Removing Reference to the
Commission, and Amending Section 2.24.140 Planning
Commission – Powers and Duties and update the Planning Commission name to the Planning and Transportation
Commission.
MOVER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
SECONDER: Ron Collins
AYES: Rak, Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, McDowell
8. AGENDA SETTING
a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Review Fines and Penalties for Illegal Fireworks.
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Vice Mayor Rak suggested agendizing an item to review fines and penalties for illegal fireworks. Council voiced support to agendize the item for a future meeting and to also discuss ways to safely dispose of fireworks.
Councilmember Parmer -Lohan thanked the Fixin’ San Mateo County organization for reaching out to the City Council. Council agreed to first receive a report from the new Sheriff before receiving a report from Fixin’ San Mateo County.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk