CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
January 22, 2024 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 as authorized by Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: John Dugan
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, Sara McDowell, Adam Rak, 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. 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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the November 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the December 5, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Including the Fiscal Year 202324 Payment of $12,030,880, Offset by the CalPERS UAAL Credit in the Amount of $1,451,701, and the Approval of the Use of Prior Year Savings in the Amount of $500,000 for Police Services.
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of San Mateo and the City of San Carlos Regarding Credits in the Amounts of $258,865 for Fiscal Year (FY) 202324 and $168,978 for FY 202425 to Offset Costs Associated with Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Carlos.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Teri Black and Company, LLC for OnCall Professional Recruiting Services for OneYear, with an Option for a OneYear Extension in an Annual Amount NottoExceed $100,000.
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Comfort International, Inc. in the Amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 202324 and Authorizing the Ratification of Amendments from Prior Fiscal Years in the Amount of $400,000 for Emergency Services and Unplanned Maintenance Related to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.
h. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Master Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 202324 in Accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS").
i. Adopt Ordinance 1609 Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 Animal Control, to Align with Chapter 6.04 Animal Control of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to Clarify Existing Definitions, Enact Additional Requirements for Animal Control, and Revise the Fees for Animal Control Services.
j. Adopt Ordinance 1610 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.020 to Increase the City Council Salary under Government Code Section 36516.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appropriating $10,000 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 202324 for the Fee Assistance Program.
9. 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.
10. 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 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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 cityclerk @cityofsancarlos.org. 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
January 22, 2024 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 as authorized by Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: John Dugan
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, Sara McDowell, Adam Rak, 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. 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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the November 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the December 5, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Including the Fiscal Year 202324 Payment of $12,030,880, Offset by the CalPERS UAAL Credit in the Amount of $1,451,701, and the Approval of the Use of Prior Year Savings in the Amount of $500,000 for Police Services.
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of San Mateo and the City of San Carlos Regarding Credits in the Amounts of $258,865 for Fiscal Year (FY) 202324 and $168,978 for FY 202425 to Offset Costs Associated with Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Carlos.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Teri Black and Company, LLC for OnCall Professional Recruiting Services for OneYear, with an Option for a OneYear Extension in an Annual Amount NottoExceed $100,000.
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Comfort International, Inc. in the Amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 202324 and Authorizing the Ratification of Amendments from Prior Fiscal Years in the Amount of $400,000 for Emergency Services and Unplanned Maintenance Related to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.
h. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Master Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 202324 in Accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS").
i. Adopt Ordinance 1609 Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 Animal Control, to Align with Chapter 6.04 Animal Control of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to Clarify Existing Definitions, Enact Additional Requirements for Animal Control, and Revise the Fees for Animal Control Services.
j. Adopt Ordinance 1610 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.020 to Increase the City Council Salary under Government Code Section 36516.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appropriating $10,000 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 202324 for the Fee Assistance Program.
9. 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.
10. 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 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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 cityclerk @cityofsancarlos.org. 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
January 22, 2024 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 as authorized by Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: John Dugan
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, Sara McDowell, Adam Rak, 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. 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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the November 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the December 5, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Including the Fiscal Year 202324 Payment of $12,030,880, Offset by the CalPERS UAAL Credit in the Amount of $1,451,701, and the Approval of the Use of Prior Year Savings in the Amount of $500,000 for Police Services.
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of San Mateo and the City of San Carlos Regarding Credits in the Amounts of $258,865 for Fiscal Year (FY) 202324 and $168,978 for FY 202425 to Offset Costs Associated with Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Carlos.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Teri Black and Company, LLC for OnCall Professional Recruiting Services for OneYear, with an Option for a OneYear Extension in an Annual Amount NottoExceed $100,000.
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Comfort International, Inc. in the Amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 202324 and Authorizing the Ratification of Amendments from Prior Fiscal Years in the Amount of $400,000 for Emergency Services and Unplanned Maintenance Related to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.
h. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Master Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 202324 in Accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS").
i. Adopt Ordinance 1609 Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 Animal Control, to Align with Chapter 6.04 Animal Control of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to Clarify Existing Definitions, Enact Additional Requirements for Animal Control, and Revise the Fees for Animal Control Services.
j. Adopt Ordinance 1610 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.020 to Increase the City Council Salary under Government Code Section 36516.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appropriating $10,000 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 202324 for the Fee Assistance Program.
9. 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.
10. 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 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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 cityclerk @cityofsancarlos.org. 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
January 22, 2024 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 as authorized by Assembly Bill 2449.
MAYOR: John Dugan
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, Sara McDowell, Adam Rak, 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. 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.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the November 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. c. Approve the December 5, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Including the Fiscal Year 202324 Payment of $12,030,880, Offset by the CalPERS UAAL Credit in the Amount of $1,451,701, and the Approval of the Use of Prior Year Savings in the Amount of $500,000 for Police Services.
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of San Mateo and the City of San Carlos Regarding Credits in the Amounts of $258,865 for Fiscal Year (FY) 202324 and $168,978 for FY 202425 to Offset Costs Associated with Amendment 5 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and the City of San Carlos.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Teri Black and Company, LLC for OnCall Professional Recruiting Services for OneYear, with an Option for a OneYear Extension in an Annual Amount NottoExceed $100,000.
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Comfort International, Inc. in the Amount of $50,000 for Fiscal Year 202324 and Authorizing the Ratification of Amendments from Prior Fiscal Years in the Amount of $400,000 for Emergency Services and Unplanned Maintenance Related to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.
h. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Master Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 202324 in Accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS").
i. Adopt Ordinance 1609 Amending and Replacing San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 6.04 Animal Control, to Align with Chapter 6.04 Animal Control of Title 6 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code to Clarify Existing Definitions, Enact Additional Requirements for Animal Control, and Revise the Fees for Animal Control Services.
j. Adopt Ordinance 1610 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.020 to Increase the City Council Salary under Government Code Section 36516.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Appropriating $10,000 from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to the Parks and Recreation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 202324 for the Fee Assistance Program.
9. 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.
10. 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 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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 cityclerk @cityofsancarlos.org. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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