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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, CA 94070
November 28, 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: Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Lisa Costa Sanders, Principal Planner Consultant
Rucha Dande, Associate Planner
Sajuti Haque, Senior Management Analyst
Adam Lokar, Senior Sustainability Analyst
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Tammy Mak, Senior Accountant
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks and Recreation Director
Lisa Porras, Planning Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Chris Valley, Building Official
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McDowell called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McDowell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS
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a. Receive an Annual Report from the San Carlos Library.
San Carlos Library Branch Manager Jessica Koshi-Lum provided an annual update on the San Carlos Library services.
5. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor McDowell provided an update regarding the City’s efforts in proposing amendments to Assembly Bill 2449 - remote meeting regulations.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Brett Ehrlich, resident, requested Council send a letter in opposition to the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) proposed change that would affecting solar affordability.
Shelia Brar, resident and on behalf of Citizens for a San Mateo G un Buyback, promoted the upcoming Gun Buyback event on December 3.
Dimitri Vandellos, resident, expressed concerns regarding 642 Quarry Road Project ’s request for BioSafety Level (BSL) 3 laboratories.
Mayor McDowell requested staff follow-up with Mr. Vandellos on his comments.
David Crabbe, resident and representing the Sierra Club, echoed Mr. Vandello’s comments regarding the 642 Quarry Road Project and requested Council declare no BSL 3 laboratories in San Carlos.
Pattymm, resident, expressed concerns on the plans for the 642 Quarry Road Project.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Jeff Maltbie pulled I tem 7h (public hearing schedule for the 703 Knoll Drive Project) from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Adopt City Council Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ – ‘g’; and ‘i’; and Item ‘j’ - Ordinance No. 1592 Approving the 405 Industrial Road Project Planned Development Plan and Related Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone the Project Site from Landmark Commercial to Planned Development at 405 Industrial Road (APN 046- 051-080); and Ordinance 1593 Approving a Development Agreement with Menlo BCSP 405 Property, LLC for the 405 Industrial Project.; and
Item ‘k’ - Ordinance No. 1594 Repealing and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Section 10.32.224 Parking Restriction– 700 Block of Laurel Street (During the Farmers’ Mark et) with Section 10.32.224 Parking Restriction–During Farmers’ Market.
MOVER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, McDowell
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RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the October 24, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes.
c. Approve the October 24, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
d. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Annual Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022 on Development Impact Fees, Reaffirming the Necessity for Development Impact Fees, and Making Findings Related to Impact Fee Balances and In Lieu Fees. Resolution 2022-115
e. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the City of San Carlos’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022. Resolution 2022-116
f. Accept the Fiscal Year 2022-23 First Quarter Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2022.
g. Accept the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 First Quarter Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2022.
h. Approve Scheduling a Public Hearing of the City Council to Consider an Appeal of the Planning and Transportation Commission’s Decision on the 703 Knoll Drive Project.
Item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
i. Adopt a Resolution Appropriating $500,000 from the Restricted Technology Surcharge Account in the General Capital Fund in Fiscal Year 2022 -23 to Create a Capital Improvement Project to Replace the Existing Permitting Software System. Resolution 2022-117
j. Adopt Ordinance 1592 Approving the 405 Industrial Road Project Planned Development Plan and Related Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone the Project Site from Landmark Commercial to Planned Development at 405 Industrial Road (APN 046- 051-080); and Ordinance 1593 Approving a Develop ment Agreement with Menlo BCSP 405 Property, LLC for the 405 Industrial Project.
k. Adopt Ordinance 1594 Repealing and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Section
10.32.224 Parking Restriction–700 Block of Laurel Street (During the Farmers’ Market) with Section 10.32.224 Parking Restriction–During Farmers’ Market.
7h. Approve Scheduling a Public Hearing of the City Council to Consider an Appeal of the Planning and Transportation Commission’s Decision on the 703 Knoll Drive Project.
City Manager Jeff Maltbie notified Council that the appellant requested the hearing be changed from the proposed January 9, 2023 date to January 23, 2023 and confirmed that the new date works for the applicant.
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MOTION: Schedule a Public Hearing of the City Council on January 23, 2023 to Consider an Appeal of the Planning and Transportation Commission’s Decision on the 703 Knoll Drive Project
MOVER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES:
RESULT:
Rak, Dugan Collins, Parmer-Lohan, McDowell
Motion Passed 5 – 0
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Adopting an Ordinance Extending Urgency Ordinance 1578 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a) that Imposes Interim Regulations and Objective Standards for the Subdivision and Development of Qualified Senate Bill 9 Properties for a Period of One Year.
Sajuti Haque, Senior Management Analyst, presented on the SB 9 Urgency Ordinance’s current status and extension proposal and the Objective Design Standards. She, Associate Planner Rucha Dande and City Attorney Greg Rubens responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
David Crabbe, resident, p rovided suggestions on how to approach SB 9.
David Tuzman, resident, expressed opposition to the C ity’s lot size restriction.
Cathy Baird, resident ,
spoke in opposition of continuing to extend the Urgency Ordinance.
MOTION: Approve to Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES:
RESULT:
Parmer-Lohan, Rak, Dugan, Collins, McDowell
Motion Passed 5 – 0
The City Council provided the following feedback to staff:
- track inquiries of those who inquired about SB9 but did not pursue an application and identify road blocks
- further explore and consider the 800 square feet restriction - aim for completion before the end of next year.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance 1595, an Urgency Ordinance of the City of San Carlos, Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a), Extending Urgency Ordinance 1578, Imposing Interim Regulations and Objective Standards for the Subdivision and Development of Qualified Senate Bill 9 Properties for a Period of One Year.
MOVER: Adam Rak
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SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: Collins, Rak, Dugan, McDowell
NAYS: Parmer-Lohan
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 1
9. STUDY SESSION
a. Receive a Presentation on the Focused General Plan Update, Which Includes Amendments to the Land Use Element, Community Safety and Services Element, and Minor Changes to the Circulation, Noise, and Environmental Management Elements and Associated Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in Response to the Housing Element Update.
Principal Manager Lisa Porras presented draft documents to be considered as part of the Housing Element update. S he, City Attorney Greg Rubens and Building Inspector Chris Valley responded to Council questions.
Mayor McDowell called a recess at 9:09 PM and reconvened the meeting at 9:14 PM.
Public Comment
Debbie Baldocchi, resident, expressed concerns on setbacks from biosafety labs and provided suggestions for updates.
Paul Magginetti, resident, posed questions regarding the Environmental Safety and Public Services Section of the General Plan.
David Crabbe, resident, posed questions regarding the developers’ choice between private and common open space.
The City Council provided the following feedback:
- update Policy LU - 9.10 to ensure the modification clearly aligns with the intent to allow housing on school district sites, but not change the policy that’s currently in place in the event of a school closure
- consider updating Policy LU - 9.14 to remove “repaired” to avoid unintended consequences
- confirm if clause 6 (on page 879 of the agenda packet) regarding parking, is from AB 2097, and if so, investigate ways to meet the Council’s concerns - note Council’s c oncerns regarding the heights of single- family homes and multi - family residential
- be mindful with changes to zero side-yard setbacks to avoid losing ground in future negotiations
- consider adding a clear statement to encourage micromobility safety - add language to the General Plan regarding hazardous materials, including acceptable biosafety level laboratories
- clarify the current standard for 0 -lot line sideyard setbacks in mixed use zoning districts
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- update the Zoning Ordinance at the earliest avai lable time to implement the General Plan Policy, including language on acceptable biosafety level laboratories and clarify that developers are to abide by current parking requirements
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appropriating $100,000 from the General Capital Fund to the City Facilities Cameras Project C2205 in Fiscal Year 202223, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the City Facilities Cameras Products and/or Services Agreement with Edgeworth Security, LLC in the Amount of $443,573, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an agreement with TPx Communications for Internet Services to Support the Camera System With the Option to Renew Annually and/or Adjust Pricing to Modify Internet Speeds if Needed to Support the Camera System, and Authorizing an Expenditure of Contingency in the Amount of $77,984.
Parks and Recreation Director Amy Newby presented on the City Facilities Cameras Project and responded to Council questions.
MOTION : Adopt Resolution 2022-118 Appropriating $100,000 from the General Capital Fund to the City Facilities Cameras Project C2205 in Fiscal Year 2022-23, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the City Facilities Cameras Products and/or Services Agreement with Edgeworth Security, LLC in the Amount of $443,573, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with TPx Communications for Internet Services to Support the Camera System With an Option to Renew Annually and/or Adjust Pricing to Modify Internet Speeds if Needed to Suppor t the Camera System, and Authorizing an Expenditure of Contingency in the Amount of $77,984.
MOVER: John Dugan
SECONDER: Laura Parmer-Lohan
AYES: Dugan, Collins, Parmer-Lohan, Rak, McDowell
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
11. AGENDA SETTING
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McDowell adjourned the meeting at 9:42 PM in memory of her father, Don Blake.
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Crystal Mui,
City Clerk