CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2023 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both inperson at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
InPerson Participation:
Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
Masks are no longer required, but are still recommended by the California Department of Health. To maintain public health and safety, please do not attend in person if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council on any item on the posted agenda, fill out a Request to Speak Form located in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation :
Observe via:
Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 16699009128 and enter the Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
Meeting Webportal . www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99 Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment on any item on the posted agenda, please observe the meeting via Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: Adam Rak
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, John Dugan, Sara McDowell, Pranita Venkatesh
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Congratulating the San Carlos United Soccer Club’s U17 Women’s Team Upon Winning the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Women’s Regional League Championship.
b. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month.
c. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Recovery Happens Month.
d. Receive a Presentation from CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) on Their Speak Up Campaign.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Communications and Announcements are brief items from members of the City Council regarding upcoming events in the community and correspondence that they have received. They are informational in nature and no action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may do so.
Each speaker is limited to two minutes. If there are more than five individuals wishing to speak during public comment, the Mayor may choose to allow the first five speakers to speak during this time, and the balance of the Public Comment speakers will be called upon at the end of the Council Meeting.
If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council's general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. d. Authorize Cancellation of the December 25, 2023 City Council Meeting. e. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Sewer System Root Foaming Project C1752 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
f. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project C9465 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
g. Deny Claim of Andy Ravella.
h. Deny Claim of Francesco Ruggiero.
i. Deny Claim of Geoffroy Raby.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Appointing One Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Voting Member for the 2023 – 2024 Term, Two Alternate YAC Members for the 2023 – 2024 Term, and Five YAC Voting Members for the 2023 – 2025 Term, and Recognizing Retiring YAC Members.
b. Consideration of the Formation of the City Centennial Advisory Committee and Direct Staff to Proceed with Recruitment.
c. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Carlos and the Local 829 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
d. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Management Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
e. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Confidential Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 Tobacco Retailer Permits, to Consolidate and Clarify Existing Definitions and Enact Additional Requirements for Tobacco Retailer Permits to Align with the County of San Mateo Model Ordinance.
12. AGENDA SETTING
Items discussed in this Agenda Setting Section will be considered by the Council for placing on a future agenda. No action will be taken on these items at this meeting. a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Rezone and Change the Land Use Designation of San Carlos Owned Public Open Space that’s Contiguous to San Carlos City Parks as Park Land.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn in Memory of Karina Castro.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection upon request.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI, and as outlined in the City’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy, if you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 8024222 or via email at [email protected]. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
1 CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2023 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both inperson at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
InPerson Participation:
Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
Masks are no longer required, but are still recommended by the California Department of Health. To maintain public health and safety, please do not attend in person if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council on any item on the posted agenda, fill out a Request to Speak Form located in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation :
Observe via:
Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 16699009128 and enter the Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
Meeting Webportal . www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99 Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment on any item on the posted agenda, please observe the meeting via Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: Adam Rak
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, John Dugan, Sara McDowell, Pranita Venkatesh
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Congratulating the San Carlos United Soccer Club’s U17 Women’s Team Upon Winning the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Women’s Regional League Championship.
b. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month.
c. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Recovery Happens Month.
d. Receive a Presentation from CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) on Their Speak Up Campaign.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Communications and Announcements are brief items from members of the City Council regarding upcoming events in the community and correspondence that they have received. They are informational in nature and no action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may do so.
Each speaker is limited to two minutes. If there are more than five individuals wishing to speak during public comment, the Mayor may choose to allow the first five speakers to speak during this time, and the balance of the Public Comment speakers will be called upon at the end of the Council Meeting.
If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council's general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. d. Authorize Cancellation of the December 25, 2023 City Council Meeting. e. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Sewer System Root Foaming Project C1752 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
f. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project C9465 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
g. Deny Claim of Andy Ravella.
h. Deny Claim of Francesco Ruggiero.
i. Deny Claim of Geoffroy Raby.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Appointing One Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Voting Member for the 2023 – 2024 Term, Two Alternate YAC Members for the 2023 – 2024 Term, and Five YAC Voting Members for the 2023 – 2025 Term, and Recognizing Retiring YAC Members.
b. Consideration of the Formation of the City Centennial Advisory Committee and Direct Staff to Proceed with Recruitment.
c. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Carlos and the Local 829 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
d. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Management Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
e. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Confidential Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 Tobacco Retailer Permits, to Consolidate and Clarify Existing Definitions and Enact Additional Requirements for Tobacco Retailer Permits to Align with the County of San Mateo Model Ordinance.
12. AGENDA SETTING
Items discussed in this Agenda Setting Section will be considered by the Council for placing on a future agenda. No action will be taken on these items at this meeting. a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Rezone and Change the Land Use Designation of San Carlos Owned Public Open Space that’s Contiguous to San Carlos City Parks as Park Land.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn in Memory of Karina Castro.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection upon request.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI, and as outlined in the City’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy, if you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 8024222 or via email at [email protected]. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
2 CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2023 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both inperson at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
InPerson Participation:
Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
Masks are no longer required, but are still recommended by the California Department of Health. To maintain public health and safety, please do not attend in person if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council on any item on the posted agenda, fill out a Request to Speak Form located in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation :
Observe via:
Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 16699009128 and enter the Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
Meeting Webportal . www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99 Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment on any item on the posted agenda, please observe the meeting via Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: Adam Rak
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, John Dugan, Sara McDowell, Pranita Venkatesh
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Congratulating the San Carlos United Soccer Club’s U17 Women’s Team Upon Winning the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Women’s Regional League Championship.
b. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month.
c. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Recovery Happens Month.
d. Receive a Presentation from CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) on Their Speak Up Campaign.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Communications and Announcements are brief items from members of the City Council regarding upcoming events in the community and correspondence that they have received. They are informational in nature and no action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may do so.
Each speaker is limited to two minutes. If there are more than five individuals wishing to speak during public comment, the Mayor may choose to allow the first five speakers to speak during this time, and the balance of the Public Comment speakers will be called upon at the end of the Council Meeting.
If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council's general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. d. Authorize Cancellation of the December 25, 2023 City Council Meeting. e. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Sewer System Root Foaming Project C1752 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
f. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project C9465 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
g. Deny Claim of Andy Ravella.
h. Deny Claim of Francesco Ruggiero.
i. Deny Claim of Geoffroy Raby.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Appointing One Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Voting Member for the 2023 – 2024 Term, Two Alternate YAC Members for the 2023 – 2024 Term, and Five YAC Voting Members for the 2023 – 2025 Term, and Recognizing Retiring YAC Members.
b. Consideration of the Formation of the City Centennial Advisory Committee and Direct Staff to Proceed with Recruitment.
c. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Carlos and the Local 829 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
d. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Management Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
e. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Confidential Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 Tobacco Retailer Permits, to Consolidate and Clarify Existing Definitions and Enact Additional Requirements for Tobacco Retailer Permits to Align with the County of San Mateo Model Ordinance.
12. AGENDA SETTING
Items discussed in this Agenda Setting Section will be considered by the Council for placing on a future agenda. No action will be taken on these items at this meeting. a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Rezone and Change the Land Use Designation of San Carlos Owned Public Open Space that’s Contiguous to San Carlos City Parks as Park Land.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn in Memory of Karina Castro.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection upon request.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI, and as outlined in the City’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy, if you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 8024222 or via email at [email protected]. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
3 CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2023 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both inperson at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
InPerson Participation:
Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
Masks are no longer required, but are still recommended by the California Department of Health. To maintain public health and safety, please do not attend in person if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council on any item on the posted agenda, fill out a Request to Speak Form located in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation :
Observe via:
Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 16699009128 and enter the Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
Meeting Webportal . www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99 Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment on any item on the posted agenda, please observe the meeting via Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: Adam Rak
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, John Dugan, Sara McDowell, Pranita Venkatesh
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Congratulating the San Carlos United Soccer Club’s U17 Women’s Team Upon Winning the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Women’s Regional League Championship.
b. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month.
c. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2023 as Recovery Happens Month.
d. Receive a Presentation from CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) on Their Speak Up Campaign.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Communications and Announcements are brief items from members of the City Council regarding upcoming events in the community and correspondence that they have received. They are informational in nature and no action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may do so.
Each speaker is limited to two minutes. If there are more than five individuals wishing to speak during public comment, the Mayor may choose to allow the first five speakers to speak during this time, and the balance of the Public Comment speakers will be called upon at the end of the Council Meeting.
If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council's general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the August 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. d. Authorize Cancellation of the December 25, 2023 City Council Meeting. e. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Sewer System Root Foaming Project C1752 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
f. Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project C9465 Specifications and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
g. Deny Claim of Andy Ravella.
h. Deny Claim of Francesco Ruggiero.
i. Deny Claim of Geoffroy Raby.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Appointing One Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Voting Member for the 2023 – 2024 Term, Two Alternate YAC Members for the 2023 – 2024 Term, and Five YAC Voting Members for the 2023 – 2025 Term, and Recognizing Retiring YAC Members.
b. Consideration of the Formation of the City Centennial Advisory Committee and Direct Staff to Proceed with Recruitment.
c. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Carlos and the Local 829 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
d. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Management Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
e. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Confidential Group for the Period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 8.07 Tobacco Retailer Permits, to Consolidate and Clarify Existing Definitions and Enact Additional Requirements for Tobacco Retailer Permits to Align with the County of San Mateo Model Ordinance.
12. AGENDA SETTING
Items discussed in this Agenda Setting Section will be considered by the Council for placing on a future agenda. No action will be taken on these items at this meeting. a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Rezone and Change the Land Use Designation of San Carlos Owned Public Open Space that’s Contiguous to San Carlos City Parks as Park Land.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn in Memory of Karina Castro.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection upon request.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI, and as outlined in the City’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy, if you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 8024222 or via email at [email protected]. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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