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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
June 24, 2024 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present: John Dugan, Mayor
Sara McDowell, Vice Mayor
Ronald Collins, Councilmember
Adam Rak, Councilmember
Pranita Venkatesh, Councilmember
Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Greg DaCunha, Deputy Fire Chief
Rucha Dande, Senior Planner
Robert Lord, Assistant Building Official
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director Maureen McNulty, Senior Management Analyst
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Tyler Muela, Recreation Supervisor
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks and Recreation Director
Ralph Robinson, Senior Planner Consultant
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Chris Valley, Building Official
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor John Dugan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dugan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Recognizing July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month.
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Mayor Dugan presented a proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director Amy Newby recognizing Parks and Recreation Month.
Ms. Newby thanked Council for the recognition and invited the community to partake in the City’s upcoming summer festivities.
b. Receive a Presentation from Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW) on their Long-Range Capital Improvement Projects.
This item was held after Section 6 on the agenda.
Teresa Herrara, Silicon Valley Clean Water Manager, presented on Silicon Valley Clean Water’s long-range Capital Improvement Projects and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
A members of the public provided comments that were off-topic.
6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Rak reported that he attended CalWater’s Emergency Operations Center practice drill. He also spoke on the need to send a reminder to the community that construction work shall not be performed on federal holidays, which includes Juneteenth.
Councilmember Collins shared comments on the new Sister City Alley mural. He also announced that he will not be running for reelection this fall and encouraged residents interested in running to contact the City Clerk.
Mayor Dugan also spoke on the new mural at Sister City Alley and thanked the Community Foundation of San Carlos for their leadership over the mural and all the work they do to build community. He also announced the City’s open recruitment for advisory commissions and encouraged the community to apply.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Olbert, resident and former San Carlos Mayor and Councilmember, expressed concerns with recent changes to the City’s traffic signal circulation plan.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve City Council Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ through ‘p”; and Adopt Item ‘q’ - Ordinance 1616 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter
2.24.060 - Commissions - Length of Service, to Add a Provision Allowing Extension or Reappointment of Term Limited Commissioners; and Adopt Item ‘r’ - Ordinance 1617 Adopting a General Plan Map Amendment to a Land Use Designation of Single Family, Low Density (3DUS/ACRE) for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN: 049-050-070).
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, McDowell, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
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b. Approve the May 13, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
c. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting an Updated Comprehensive Master Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 in Accordance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS").
Resolution 2024-072
d. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Submittal of Annual Property Assessments to San Mateo County for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Fees, Pulgas Creek Levee Assessment Fees, and Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Resolution 2024-073
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for Management of Trail Access to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve from the End of Los Vientos Way. Resolution 2024-074
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Third Amended and Restated Agreement Between the Cities of Redwood City and San Carlos for Fire and Emergency Services for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with an Option to Exten d the Agreement for up to Two Additional Years and Authorizing the One -Time Payment in the Amount of $492,026 for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Resolution 2024-075
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with W-Trans for Consulting Services to Prepare Updates to the City of San Carlos’ Transportation Demand Management Ordinance and On -Street and Off -Street Parking Regulations in the Amount of $572,296 and Authorizing a Contingency for a Total Not -to- Exceed Project Amount of $622,280. Resolution 2024-076
h. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with WRT for Additional Consulting Services Related to Survey Services Associated with the Downtown Specific Plan + Streetscape Master P lan Project in an Amount of $172,939 and Authorizing a 20% Contingency for a Not -to-Exceed Amount of $207,529. Resolution 2024-077
i. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Amendment to Extend the School District Field Maintenance Agreement through December 31, 2024. Resolution 2024-078
j. Reappoint Jim Iacoponi and David Roof to Continue Serving on the Planning and Transportation Commission Until an Appointment is Made.
k. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three -Year Agreement for Products and/or Services with Folger Graphics for Activity Guide Printing Services with an Option to Renew for Two Additional Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $173,400.20.
Resolution 2024-079
l. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three -Year Agreement for Products and/or Services with Studio Em for Activity Guide Publishing Services with an Option to Renew for Two Additional Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $87,361.22. Resolution 2024- 080
m. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Five -Year Products and/or Services Agreement with Sierra Display, Inc. for Design, Production, and Installation of
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Citywide Decorative Pole Banners (Project C2322) and Ongoing Maintenance in the Amount of $332,380. Resolution 2024-081
n. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone, ("HdL") for Property Tax Consulting and Auditing Services. Resolution 2024-082
o. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 1232 Cherry Street Building Demolition Project C2216 and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2024-083
p. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Amy Newby as the San Carlos Representative to the San Carlos Development Corporation Board of Directors. Resolution 2024-084
q. Adopt Ordinance 1616 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Chapter 2.24.060 - Commissions - Length of Service, to Add a Provision Allowing Extension or Reappointment of Term Limited Commissioners.
r. Adopt Ordinance 1617 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Section 13.08.160 – Sewer Service Charges and Fees Established.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Master Plan Concept for North Crestview Park.
Parks and Recreation Director Amy Newby introduced Consultant Todd Young, Senior Project Manager with Verde Design, Inc. Mr. Young reviewed the public outreach for the North Crestview Park and presented the three composite concepts. He and Ms. Newby responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
− Dr. Charlene Edinboro, resident, spoke on the importance of preserving the natural landscape.
− Dr. Arlene Bitmansour, resident, spoke on the need to observe the property lines for Crestview estate HOA and highlighted the importance of preserving natural landscapes.
− Andrew Bitmansour, resident, spoke against developing the park and shared his safety concerns for the North Crestview Park area.
− Rich Erhardt, resident and affiliate of the American Legion, spoke on the need for a veterans memorial in San Carlos.
− Tom Morse, resident, expressed concern with the terrain of North Crestview Park.
− Vesna Obradovic, resident, spoke against the proposed plans and provided suggestions on acceptable developments.
− Marci Lyzyn, resident and affiliate of the American Legion Post 585 , spoke in support of a veterans memorial and recognizing war dogs at North Crestview Park.
− Tim Anderson, affiliate of the American Legion, spoke in support of a veterans memorial and recognizing war dogs at North Crestview Park.
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− Mary Farrell, resident, cautioned about the high winds in the area.
− Zara Ansan, resident, spoke in favor of preserving natural landscapes.
− Nadia Haque, resident, spoke in favor of preserving natural landscapes.
− David Crabbe, resident, spoke against the three proposed concepts at North Crestview Park.
− Andy Klein, resident and former Mayor and Councilmember, spoke in support of the sport court concept.
− Andrew Taylor, resident, expressed concerns for public safety in the area and financing the development.
− Matt Hassel, resident, spoke in support of a veteran’s memorial and recognizing war dogs at North Crestview Park.
− Aaron M., resident, requested Council to consider implementing measures for the safety of pedestrians and bikers.
Ms. Newby and Mr. Young responded to Council’s additional questions.
Council directed staff to add the following as part of the Master Plan process:
- Conduct a public process for renaming North Crestview Park ; consider ‘Veterans Memorial Park’
- Incorporate an Ohlone Tribe land recognition
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2024 -085 Approving Master Plan Concept B for North Crestview Park and add a veterans memorial and war dog history and observation deck.
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: Sara McDowell
AYES: McDowell, Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
Council recessed at 9:36 PM and resumed the meeting at 9:45 PM.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of the Below Three Actions (shown as i, ii and iii) for the Annexation of the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN 049-050-070).
Ralph Robinson, Senior Planner Consultant, spoke on the request to enable the prezoning and annexation of 244 Club Drive.
Public Comment
None.
MOTION: Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Adam Rak
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AYES: Rak, McDowell, Collins, Venkatesh, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
i. Adopt a Resolution Adopting a General Plan Map Amendment to a Land Use Designation of Single Family, Low Density (3DUS/ACRE) for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2024-086 Adopting a General Plan Map Amendment to a Land Use Designation of Single Family, Low Density (3DUS/ACRE) for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN: 049-050-070).
MOVER: Pranita Venkatesh
SECONDER: Sara McDowell
AYES: Venkatesh, Rak, McDowell, Collins, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
ii. Introduce an Ordinance Adopting a Zoning District Boundary Map Amendment to Allow PreZoning of the Property to RS-3: Single Family, Low Density for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance 1618 Adopting a Zoning District Boundary Map Amendment to Allow PreZoning of the Property to RS3: Single Family, Low Density for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN: 049-050- 070).
MOVER: Sara McDowell
SECONDER: Ronald Collins
AYES: Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, McDowell, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
iii. Adopt a Resolution Making a Determination of Property Tax Exchange Pursuant to Provisions of Chapter 282, Section 59, Part .05, Implementation of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution Commencing with Section 95, Division 1, of the Revenue and Taxation Code for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2024-087 Making a Determination of Property Tax Exchange Pursuant to Provisions of Chapter 282, Section 59, Part .05, Implementation of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution Commencing with Section 95, Division 1, of the Revenue and Taxation Code for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN: 049-050-070).
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: Pranita Venkatesh
AYES: McDowell, Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
11. STUDY SESSION
a. Discuss and Provide Direction on Current Rules and Process Related to Construction Time Limits and Associated Fines and Penalties.
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Building Official Chris Valley provided an update on the City’s current process for construction time limits. He, along with City Attorney Greg Rubens and City Manager Jeff Maltbie responded to Council questions.
12. AGENDA SETTING
Councilmember Rak spoke on the need to remind construction workers and builders that Juneteenth is an observed holiday.
City Manger Jeff Maltbie responded.
Vice Mayor McDowell proposed studying a ban on the use of pellet and air guns. Council supported agendizing this item on a future agenda.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:28 PM.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk