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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
May 8, 2023 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present: Adam Rak, Mayor
Ronald Collins, Councilmember
John Dugan, Vice Mayor
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Pranita Venkatesh, Councilmember
Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Rucha Dande, Senior Planner
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rak called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
All Councilmembers participated in this meeting in-person.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rak led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
None.
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Greg Rubens reported that there are no reports from the closed session items held this evening.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present Proclamations Recognizing the San Carlos Trash to Art Contest Winners.
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Mayor Rak recognized Peyton G, Natalie Okamoto , Justin Tha, Ms. Arai and students from Ms. Martin and Ms. Nguyen’s class es for their artwork and presented them each with a proclamation.
Ms. Arai thanked Rethink Waste for the Trash to Art contest and the City for the recognition.
b. Present a Proclamation Recognizing May 2023 as Mental Health Month.
Mayor Rak presented a Mental Health Month proclamation to Suzie Hughes, Executive Director of One Life Counseling.
Ms. Hughes thanked the City for their continued support and recognition and offered their services to the community.
Councilmember McDowell thanked Ms. Hughes , staff and her colleagues for their work in supporting mental health and shared upcoming wellness events in the community.
c. Present a Proclamation Recognizing May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mayor Rak recognized Asian American and Pacific Islander (APPI) Heritage Month and presented Councilmember Venkatesh with a proclamation.
Councilmember Venkatesh announced that the Adult Community Center will be hosting an event this Saturday celebrating AAPI month.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Dugan provided an update on Peninsula Clean Energy’s strides towards its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Councilmember McDowell shared some upcoming events recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day and requested staff to spread word.
Mayor Rak commented that the City hosted a Council of Cities dinner on April 28th at the new Skyway Center and thanked staff for their presentation at the event. He also wished all moms an early Happy Mothers’ Day.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Debbie Baldocchi, resident, requested an update on when the Council will consider setting BioSafety Level restrictions.
Mayor Rak directed staff to follow-up with Ms. Baldocchi.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Rak noted that the City Attorney had confirmed that Council does not need to recuse themselves for items that involve repairs, replacements or maintenance of existing street, water, storm drainage or other similar facilities when it’s in close proximity to their home.
MOTION: Adopt City Council Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ – ‘g’.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
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SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: Dugan, Collins, McDowell, Venkatesh, Rak
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the March 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
c. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2023 Annual Sewer Rehabilitation Project C9617 Plans and Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids. Resolution 2023-049
d. Adopt a Resolution Approving the List of Proposed Streets Scheduled to be Resurfaced as Part of the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Fiscal Year 2023-24 Funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. Resolution 2023-050
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with Arc Strategies LLC for Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services for an Additional Fifteen Months. Resolution 2023-051
f. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2022 On -Call Sewer Replacement Project C1702; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2023-052
g. Adopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the 2023 Pavement Crack Seal Project C9416.
Resolution 2023-053
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appropriating $34,320 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. to Provide Meal Services to Eight Wait-Listed San Carlos Residents for One Year.
Assistant City Manager Nil Blackburn proposed an appropriation of funds to provide meal services for Peninsula Volunteers’ Mea ls on Wheels Program and responded to Council questions.
Council suggested adding this Program’s information on the City’s website and directed staff to monitor the Program to determine if additional appropriations are needed in the future.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2023 -054 Appropriating $34,320 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. to Provide Meal Services to Eight Wait-Listed San Carlos Residents for One Year.
MOVER: John Dugan
SECONDER: Sara McDowell
AYES: Collins, Dugan, McDowell, Venkatesh, Rak
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
11. PUBLIC HEARING
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a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving General Plan Land Use Map Corrections for 25 Parcels on Phelps Road, Highland Court, Highland Avenue, and Spring Valley Way of which 22 Parcels will be Designated “Single Family (6DUs/acre)” and 3 Parcels will be Designated “Single Family, Low-Density (3DUs/acre).”
Senior Planner Rucha Dande provided background on the need to make corrections to 25 parcels and, along with City Attorney Greg Rubens and City Clerk Crystal Mui responded to Council questions.
Council expressed concern regarding the availability of the newspaper in which the City’s public notices are published and directed staff to ensure that the notices are in a newspaper of general circulation.
Public Comment
Leslie Winslow, resident, inquired if Spring Valley Way would be dedicated to the City and if if the road would be replaced or reconstructed.
Mayor Rak directed staff to follow-up with the speaker.
MOTION: Moved to Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: John Dugan
AYES: McDowell, Venkatesh, Dugan, Collins, Rak
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2023 -055 Approving General Plan Land Use Map Corrections for 25 Parcels on Phelps Road, Highland Court, Highland Avenue, and Spring Valley Way of which 22 Parcels will be Designated “Single Family (6DUs/acre)” and 3 Parcels will be Designated “Single Family, Low -Density (3DUs/acre).”.
MOVER: Sara McDowell
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Collins, McDowell, Venkatesh, Dugan, Rak
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
12. AGENDA SETTING
a. Consideration of Agendizing an item to Call for Review of the Planning and Transportation Commission’s May 1, 2023 Decision Regarding the 808 Alameda de las Pulgas Townhouse Development (APNs 049-360-060, 050-220-020, 050-220-170, 050-220-160), Pursuant to San Carlos Municipal Code 18.27.150E.
City Attorney Greg Rubens recused himself from the item due to the close proximity of the project to his residence.
Mayor Rak commented that he had added this agenda item for consideration, but after discussing it with legal counsel, he will not be pursuing it.
Public Comment
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- Zinovy Fichenholz, resident, noted the item was not appropriately notified and requested the Council demand the Planning and Transportation C ommission to issue a conditional permit for the developer to demonstrate their ability to complete this project.
- YJumbia expressed concerns on the project’s impact to San Carlos and encouraged the Council to discuss the project.
- Amy expressed concerns on the impact of the project and requested it be reviewed again and for the City to receive additional input from the community.
Council directed staff to continue monitoring the project and consider mitigation efforts for traffic impacts.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk