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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
September 9, 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
Nasser Fakih, Senior Engineer Consultant
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Greg Rubens stated that there are no reports from the Closed Sessions held earlier this evening.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month.
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Mayor Dugan recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month and presented a proclamation to Taylor Coutts, StarVista’s Crisis Center Director.
Ms. Coutts thanked Council for the proclamation. She spoke on the importance of recognizing Suicide Prevention Month and StarVista work in the community.
Vice Mayor McDowell spoke about the 988 hotline for crises support and requested staff to promote this on social media next year on Sept 8th.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Terry, with United Sovereign Americans, expressed concerns with the handling of recent elections and presented a resolution to Council for consideration.
Bob Cohen, with United Sovereign Americans, read a portion of their proposed resolution.
Chris, with United Sovereign Americans, read a portion of their proposed resolution.
Patty, with United Sovereign Americans, read a portion of their proposed resolution.
Stephanie Schutz, resident and member of United Sovereign Americans, read a portion of th eir proposed resolution.
Lisa Smith, resident and member of United Sovereign Americans, read the final portion of their proposed resolution and requested Council consider adopting their Resolution.
Rachel Konrad, resident, spoke on an issue with Municipal Code Section 18.12.060E regarding decks.
Mayor Dugan directed staff to investigate this comment.
Levi Konrad -Shankland, resident, inquired about updates on the City’s Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan.
Mayor Dugan noted that there is a workplan update on the Consent Calendar this evening that would provide information on recent progress made on climate goals and directed Mr. Konrad- Shankland to contact staff directly with any additional questions.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor McDowell commented that with the appointment of Summer Bundy to serve on the Planning, Transportation and Culture Commission (Item 9k), San Carlos will have its first all-female Planning Commission. She congratulated Ms. Bundy on the appointment and thanked the Commission for their service.
MOTION: Adopt Consent Calendar items ‘a’ through ‘k’ and Item ‘l’ 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.
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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.
b. Approve the August 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
c. Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 Fire Inspection Report in Compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4. Resolution 2024-094
d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Comfort International, Inc. for On -Call Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair at City Facilities Beginning Fiscal Year 2024 -25 for Three Years, with an Option for Three One-Year Extensions in an Annual Amount of $200,000, which Includes Ratifying a Payment of Approximately $11,000 for Work Already Completed in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Year One. Resolution 2024-095
e. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Products and/or Services with Northern Landscape Management, Inc. for the Burton Park Infield Renovation Project (C2416) in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000. Resolution 2024-096
f. Deny Claim of Rebecca Huerta.
g. Approve Updates to the City's 2024 Strategic Work Plan Items.
h. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Use of the Library Excess Funds in Fiscal Year 2024 -25 in Accordance with the Library Joint Powers Authority Agreement, Creating and Appropriating Funding in the General Capital Fund (Fund 0025) in the Amount of $1,250,000 for New Capital Projects for Bathroom/Kitchen Upgrades ($500,000), Roof Upgrade for Solar Panels ($250,000), and Library Parking Garage Cameras ($500,000). Resolution 2024-097
i. Accept the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2024.
j. Deny Claim of Shakuntala Agarwal.
k. Appoint Summer Bundy to Serve on the Planning and Transportation Commission for a Full - Term Ending June 30, 2027.
l. Adopt 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.
10. STUDY SESSION
a. Receive a Report on the City’s Street Rehabilitation Process.
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Public Works Director Steven Machida commenced the item by providing background on the City’s process for s treet rehabilitation and turned the presentation over to Project Manager Consultant Nasser Fakih. Mr. Fakih spoke on the City’s approach to the City’s Pavement Rehabilitation and responded to Council questions throughout his presentation.
Council expressed interest in the following and noted that they would discuss these further at the next Council mini retreat:
- create a long-term plan to address the rehabilitation for all City streets - increase visibility on the history of streets through an asset management software - review the StreetSaver software’s default settings and consider changes
Mr. Fakih , Mr. Machida and City Manager Jeff Maltbie responded to Council’s additional questions.
Council recessed at 9:10 PM and reconvened at 9:20 PM.
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 9.24.010 – Definitions, to Expand the Definition of Firearm to Include Air Rifles, BB Guns, and Other Specified Weapons; and Amending Section 9.24.030 - Discharge of Firearms Prohibited – Exceptions.
City Attorney Greg Rubens presented the proposed changes to the Firearm sections in the Municipal Code and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
- Jennifer Rosse, resident, spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.
- Jeff Maley, resident, spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.
Council directed staff to explore safe storage of BB guns and air rifles.
MOTION: Introduce Ordinance 1620 Amending Municipal Code Section 9.24.010 – Definitions, to Expand the Definition of Firearm to Include Air Rifles, BB Guns, and Other Specified Weapons; and Amending Section 9.24.030 - Discharge of Firearms Prohibited – Exceptions.
MOVER: Pranita Venkatesh
SECONDER: Sara McDowell
AYES: McDowell, Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
12. AGENDA SETTING
a. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Discuss a Plan to Designate Locations in the Downtown for Short Term Food Pick-up/Delivery and Ride Share Pick-up/Drop-off Services.
Councilmember Rak spoke on the need for a short-term solution to address the current issue with pick -up/delivery and ride share pick -ups in the Downtown. This item received Council support and will be agendized on a future meeting.
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b. Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Receive an Annual Report from Chamber San Mateo County on Events, Programs, and Initiatives in Support of the San Carlos Community.
Mayor Dugan expressed interest in receiving regular updates from Chamber San Mateo County.
This item received Council support and will be agendized on a future meeting.
Councilmember Rak requested updates on the Climate Mitigation Adaptation Plan. This item received Council support and will be agendized on a future meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the Meeting in Memory of Former San Carlos Mayor Kevin Kelly.
Mayor Dugan spoke on former Mayor Kelly’s work in San Carlos and adjourned the meeting at 9:47 PM in memoriam.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk