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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
August 12, 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: Greg DaCunha, Deputy Fire Chief
Brandon DeLucas, Senior Planner Consultant
Sajuti Haque, Senior Management Analyst
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Mark Myers, Police Chief
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Chris Valley, Building Official
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor for a Day Cal Underwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor for a Day Cal Underwood led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Receive a Presentation from Peninsula Clean Energy on their Services to the Community.
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) Chief Elections Officer Shawn Marshall spoke on the services that PCE offers to the community and responded to Council questions.
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6. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Collins provided an update from the San Mateo County Mosquito Vector Control Board and reported that he attended the Caltrain Ribbon cutting for their new electric trains.
Vice Mayor McDowell expressed her gratitude to Deputy Fire Chief Greg DaCunha and his team for battling various fires this summer.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Castle, resident, requested Council investigate the recent increased water rates with CalWater and the California Public Utilities Commission.
Shang Wan Tsao, resident, expressed concern with the recent transformer project in front of her property at Bayview Drive.
Max Wintermark, resident, also expressed concerns with the transformer project at Bayview Drive and provided suggestions on updates to the City’s permit process.
Mayor Dugan directed staff to continue to follow-up with residents on this issue.
Justin Grant, resident, expressed concern with the recent increased water rates in San Carlos.
Stephen Wexler, resident, expressed concern with the recent increased water rates in San Carlos.
Navin Chugh, resident, request ed the City expand the 2 way stop on 1633 Laurel Street to be a 4 way stop. He also spoke on the sewer drainage clog incidents at his property.
Mayor Dugan requested staff to follow-up with Mr. Chugh on his comments.
Joann Truster, resident, expressed concern with the recent increased water rates in San Carlos.
Councilmember Collins requested City Manager Maltbie to have a conversation with PG&E to discuss the quality of their work at Bayview Drive.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Adopt Consent Calendar items ‘a’ through ‘k’ and Item ‘l’ Ordinance 1618 Adopting a Zoning District Boundary Map Amendment to Allow Pre -zoning of the Property to RS3: Single Family, Low Density for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN: 049-050-070).
MOVER: Adam Rak
SECONDER: Pranita Venkatesh
AYES: Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, McDowell, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the City Council June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
c. Approve the City Council June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
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d. Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Second Floor Library Remodel (Suite 202) Phase II Project #C2316; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Public Projects Agreement with Dynasel USA of Santa Clara, CA in the Amount of $467,222; and Authorizing an Expenditure of Contingency up to $163,528 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Project Amount of $630,750. Resolution 2024-088
e. Accept the Quarterly Reports from City Commissions and Boards.
f. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with Best Best and Krieger LLP (BBK) for Public Records Act Services in the Amount of $125,000 and Authorizing an Additional Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $125,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance. Resolution 2024-089
g. Deny Claim of Matthew Viegas.
h. Deny Claim of Elizabeth Musco.
i. Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Decision to Execute Change Orders in the Amount of $71,263 for Repair Work Necessary to Complete the 2023 Pavement Crack Seal Project #C9416; Accepting the 2023 Pavement Crack Seal Project #C9416; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2024-090
j. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Dartmouth Avenue Landslide Repair Project #C2321 and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2024-091
k. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Highlands Park Path Project #C1811 and Authorizing a Call for Bids. Resolution 2024-092
l. Adopt Ordinance 1618 Adopting a Zoning District Boundary Map Amendment to Allow Pre-zoning of the Property to RS3: Single Family, Low Density for the Property Located at 244 Club Drive (APN: 049-050-070).
9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Title 18 – Zoning, Section 18.04.020 (Land Use Regulations) to Allow Childcare Facilities within Certain Existing Buildings within the RS-3 (Single-family, Low Density), RS-6 (Single-family), and RM-20 (Multi-family 20 Units/Acre) Zoning Districts.
Councilmember Venkatesh recused herself from this item due to her childcare business.
Senior Planner Consultant Brandon DeLucas provided an overview of the proposed amendment to childcare and responded to Council questions and requests for clarification.
Public Comment
- Michell Myhre, representing Children’s Place, requested Council to consider the motivation on making zoning changes.
- Navin Chugh, resident and owner of a childcare business in San Carlos , questioned the proposed amendment s and requested clarification on the childcare requirements at new construction sites.
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MOTION: Approve to Close the Public Hearing.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Adam Rak
AYES: McDowell, Collins, Rak, Dugan
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Venkatesh
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
Mr. DeLucas and Community Development Director Al Savay responded to additional Council questions.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance 1619 Amending San Carlos Municipal Code Title 18 – Zoning, Section 18.04.020 (Land Use Regulations) to Allow Childcare Facilities within Certain Existing Buildings within the RS -3 (Single-family, Low Density), RS-6 (Single-family), and RM-20 (Multi-family 20 Units/Acre) Zoning Districts.
MOVER: Ronald Collins
SECONDER: Sara McDowell
AYES: Rak, McDowell, Collins, Dugan
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Venkatesh
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
Council recessed at 8:10 PM and reconvened at 8:15 PM.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Establishing a Childcare Grant Program Utilizing Funds Collected through the Childcare Development Impact Fees to Increase Childcare Spaces within the City of San Carlos.
Councilmember Venkatesh recused herself from this item due to her childcare business.
Senior Management Analyst Sajuti Haque presented on the proposed Grant Program and, along with Administrative Services Director Rebecca Mendenhall and City Attorney Greg Rubens, responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
- Michelle Myhre, representing Children’s Place, provided suggest ed amendments to the proposed Childcare Grant Program.
- Nathan Conte, resident, provided suggested amendments to the reimbursement of funds.
- Liz Scully, childcare provider and Director of the San Mateo County Family Childcare Organization, provided suggested amendments to the proposed Childcare Grant Program.
- Audra Tsivikas, representing Happy Campers , provided suggested amendments to the Childcare Grant Program.
Council proposed the following amendments to the Childcare Grant Program:
- clearly note that a business registration with the City is not required to apply for the grant - exclude the School District from the Program
- require applicants to demonstrate a long-term commitment
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- change the applications model from a rolling basis to have set quarterly deadlines - p rovide 100% reimbursement up to $50,000 ; over $50,000 would receive 50% reimbursement, up to a total reimbursement of $100,000
- st ructure the program so that staff has discretion with providing funds upfront
Council provided the following directions to staff:
- in addition to emailing outreach materials to all childcare providers, consider also providing them with hardcopies to ensure they’re received
- return to Council if funds are depleted sooner than expected - provide Council with an annual update on the Program; provide more frequent updates to the subcommittee, especially after the first 6 months
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2024-093 Establishing a Childcare Grant Program Utilizing Funds Collected through the Childcare Development Impact Fees to Increase Childcare Spaces within the City of San Carlos with Council’s proposed amendments.
MOVER: Sara McDowell
SECONDER: Adam Rak
AYES: Collins, Rak, McDowell, Dugan
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Venkatesh
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
Councilmember Venkatesh returned to the meeting.
11. AGENDA SETTING
a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Receive a Presentation from California Water Service (Cal Water) on their Rates.
Vice Mayor McDowell proposed staff invite CalWater and the California Public Utilities Commission to attend a Council meeting to present on their increased water rate tiers in San Carlos. This item received Council support and will be brought back at a future meeting.
Councilmember Rak proposed staff invite PG&E to attend a Council meeting to provide an update on their project on Bayview Drive. This item received Council support and will be brought back at a future meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dugan adjourned the meeting at 9:38 PM.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk