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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
December 9, 2024 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present: John Dugan, Mayor
Sara McDowell, Vice Mayor
Ron Collins, Councilmember
Adam Rak, Councilmember
Pranita Venkatesh, Councilmember
Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Lisa Costa Sanders, Principal Planner Consultant
Greg DaCunha, Deputy Fire Chief
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Jeff Maltbie, City Manager
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks and Recreation Director
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dugan called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
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. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jose A. Reyes, resident, alleged Sheriff brutality and injustice and requested assistance to address it.
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Frances Hebert, resident , introduced himself as the new San Carlos Library Manager and invited the community to partake in their upcoming events.
Dan Stegink alleged a Brown Act violation by the City Council and City Manager and stated that he has filed a notice to cure.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Adopt City Council Consent Calendar items ‘a’ and ‘b’.
MOVER: McDowell
SECONDER: Rak
AYES: Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, McDowell, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the November 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Accepting the Certificate of the Chief Elections Officer and the Statement of Votes Cast in the Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024 and Declaring the Results.
City Clerk Crystal Mui reported the results of the November 5, 2024 election.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2024-131 Accepting the Certificate of the Chief Elections Officer and the Statement of Votes Cast in the Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024 and Declaring the Results.
MOVER: Collins
SECONDER: Rak
AYES: McDowell, Collins, Venkatesh, Rak, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
9. REORGANIZATION
a. Seat Newly Elected City Treasurer.
City Clerk Crystal Mui administered the Oath of Office to Inge Tiegel Doherty for the office of City Treasurer and presented her with an election certificate from San Mateo County.
The City Council congratulated Ms. Tiegel Doherty for her re- election and thanked her for her continued service.
b. Presentation to Retiring Councilmember Ronald Collins.
Carol Ong , on behalf of Congressman Kevin Mullin, presented Councilmember Collins with a Congressional Record.
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Mariah Kallhoff, on behalf of Senator Josh Becker and Assemblymember Diane Papan’s Offices, presented a Resolution recognizing Councilmember Collins for his years of service on the San Carlos City Council.
Stephanie Anderson, on behalf of S an Mateo County Board Supervisor Ray Mueller, thanked Councilmember Collins for his service and wished him luck in his retirement.
Mayor Dugan presented Councilmember Collins with a proclamation and gifts on behalf of the City.
Supervisor Mueller , on behalf of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, commended Councilmember Collins for his years of service to San Carlos.
City Manager Jeff Maltbie and Council recognized Councilmember Collins for his commitment to the community, thanked him for his support throughout the years and congratulated him upon his retirement.
Public Comment
- Neil Layton, resident, highlighted the career of Councilmember Collins.
- Rhovy Antonio expressed appreciation to Councilmember Collins for the impact he had on her career and congratulated him on his retirement.
Councilmember Collins spoke on his call for action to serve on the Council. He recognized staff for their work and thanked the current and former Councilmembers whom he had the opportunity to serve with. He also expressed appreciation to his family for their continued support and to the residents of San Carlos for the opportunity to serve.
c. Seat Newly Elected City Councilmembers.
City Clerk Crystal Mui administered the Oath of Office to Neil Layton for the office of City Council and presented him with an election certificate from San Mateo County.
Councilmember Layton thanked his family, campaign team and community for their support.
The City Council welcomed Councilmember Layton to his new role.
d. Call for Nominations for New Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Mayor Dugan highlighted the City’s accomplishments in 2024 and thanked the community and staff for their work and support during his term as Mayor.
MOTION: Nominate Sara McDowell as the City of San Carlos Mayor.
MOVER: Pranita Venkatesh
AYES: Rak, McDowell, Layton, Venkatesh, Dugan
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
City Clerk Crystal Mui administered the Oath of Office to Sara McDowell for the office of Mayor.
Public Comment
- Ray Mueller, San Mateo County Board Supervisor , recognized Mayor Dugan for his leadership in 2024.
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- Pooja Mehra, resident, spoke in support of Councilmember Venkatesh as Vice Mayor and thanked the Council for their service to the community.
- Avni Renjen Perera, resident, spoke in support of Councilmember Venkatesh as Vice Mayor.
- Aman Renjen Perera, resident, spoke in support of Councilmember Venkatesh as Vice Mayor.
- Purnima Renjen, resident, spoke in support of Councilmember Venkatesh as Vice Mayor.
- Shuchi Mehta, resident, spoke in support of Councilmember Venkatesh as Vice Mayor.
MOTION: Nominate Pranita Venkatesh as the City of San Carlos Vice Mayor.
MOVER: Adam Rak
AYES: Dugan, Layton, Rak, Venkatesh, McDowell
NAYS: None
RESULT: Motion Passed 5 – 0
City Clerk Crystal Mui administered the Oath of Office to Pranita Venkatesh for the office of Vice Mayor.
Mayor McDowell expressed appreciation for her family’s continued support. She highlighted the centennial festivities planned throughout the next year and voiced her commitment to continuing to promote mental well-being.
Vice Mayor Venkatesh expressed excitement for the upcoming centennial celebrations in 2025.
Council thanked former Mayor Dugan for successfully leading the Council this past year and congratulated the new Mayor and Vice Mayor upon their appointment.
10. AGENDA SETTING
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:49 PM, Mayor McDowell adjourned the meeting to a social reception in the foyer.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk