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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 22, 2026 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
City Council Absent:
Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor
John Dugan, Councilmember
Neil Layton, Councilmember
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor
Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Shon Buford, Deputy Fire Chief
Rendell Bustos, Senior Planner
Baraka Carter, Fire Chief
Rucha Dande, Principal Planner
Paula Decano, Senior Accountant
Sajuti Haque, Economic Development and Housing Manager
Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager
Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager
Marco Lao, Senior Accountant
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Tyler Muela, Recreation Supervisor
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks and Recreation Director
Lisa Porras, Planning Manager
Laura Richstone, Senior Planner
Angie Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Tracy Scramaglia, Assistant Public Works Director
Kristie Woo, Associate Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. TELECONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNCIL
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Venkatesh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
None.
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present a Proclamation Recognizing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.
Mayor Venkatesh presented a proclamation to Amy Newby , Parks and Recreation Director, recognizing Parks and Recreation Month.
Ms. Newby thanked Council for the recognition, highlighted the prestigious awards her department received this past year, and expressed her appreciation to the Public Works team for maintaining the City’s parks.
b. Present a Proclamation Recognizing June 21 – 27, 2026 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week and Receive a Presentation from San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District on the Services They Provide to the Community.
Ron Collins, San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control Board Member, thanked Council for his appointment to the Board and in troduced San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Operations Director, Casey Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson provided an overview of the District’s services and responded to Council questions.
Public Comment
Sandra Schatz, resident, inquired about the environmental impact of pesticides used in storm drains.
Mr. Stevenson responded to Ms. Schatz’s questions.
Mayor Venkatesh presented a proclamation to Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Collins recognizing Mosquito Control Awareness Week.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member McDowell highlighted Cal Water’s notice regarding upcoming water rate increases and directed residents to the City’s water conservation resources. She thanked staff and members of the public for their engagement in Cal Water’s rate-setting process.
Council Member Dugan reported on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly meeting and provided an overview of anticipated changes for Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Cycle 7.
Mayor Venkatesh thanked Parks and Recreation staff for the successful and well-attended World Cup watch party.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
- John Hoffmann, resident, thanked Council for their investments in road repairs and suggested that the proposed sales tax be accompanied by a list outlining the City’s internal cost-saving efforts.
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- Jake Wolfe, a resident, expressed concern for the removal of an oak tree in his neighborhood.
- Ken Castle, a resident, suggested updating the city's website to list department heads by nam e and echoed Mr. Wolfe’s concerns about the removal of the oak tree.
- John Durkin, a resident, expressed concerns about the removal of the valley oak tree at 2108 Howard Ave.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Adopt City Council Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ through “m” and Item ‘n’ – Ordinance No. 1636 a mending the San Carlos Zoning Map and Municipal Code Title 18 – Zoning, Repealing Chapter 18.14A, removing references to Chapter 18.14A within Chapter 18.07 and Chapter 18.30, adding Chapter
18.14.2 to codify the Northeast Area Specific Plan, and a mending Chapter 18.19; and Ordinance No. 1637 adopting the Northeast Area Specific Plan.
MOVER: Dugan
SECONDER: McDowell
AYES: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
a. Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b. Approve the City Council May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
c. Approve the City Council May 26, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.
d. Accept a Report on City Compliance with Senate Bill 707.
e. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Existing Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Participation in the County’s Housing and Community Development Programs for Non -Entitlement Cities as Require d by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Resolution 2026-076
f. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo (HEART) to Support the City’s Housing Programs. Resolution 2026- 077
g. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Short-Term, Month-to-Month Lease Agreement with HIP Housing for Temporary Use of City -Owned Office Space at the San Carlos Library to Support Leasing Activities for the Cherry Street Commons Project at No Charge. Resolution 2026- 078
h. Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Library Elevator Upgrade Project (C2518); Approving the Use of the Library Excess Trust Fund in the Amount of $350,000; Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with W.E. Lyons Construction Co. in the Amount of $458,500; an d Authorizing the Expenditure of a Contingency in the Amount of $68,775 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $527,275. Resolution 2026-079
i. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project (C9416) and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2026-080
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j. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (C9617) and Authorizing a Call for Bids. Resolution 2026-081
k. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the San Carlos Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project - Phase III (C1806) and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. Resolution 2026-082
l. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Submittal of Annual Property Assessments to San Mateo County for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Fees; Pulgas Creek Levee Assessment Fees; and Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Resolution 2026-083
m. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for Network Infrastructure Equipment and Services for the Network Infrastructure Modernization Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $220,000. Resolution 2026-084
n. Adopt Ordinance 1636 Amending the San Carlos Zoning Map and Municipal Code Title 18 – Zoning, Repealing Chapter 18.14A, Removing References to Chapter 18.14A within Chapter 18.07 and Chapter 18.30, Adding Chapter 18.14.2 to Codify the Northeast Area Specif ic Plan, and Amending Chapter 18.19; and Adopt Ordinance 1637 Adopting the Northeast Area Specific Plan.
10. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
a. Receive an Annual Report on Fire and Emergency Services.
Deputy Fire Chief Shon Buford presented the annual fire and emergency ser vices report and responded to Council questions.
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Mid -Cycle Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund Appropriation Budget and the Transfer of $5,000,000 from the Facilities and Infrastructure Reserve to the General Capital Fund.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca Mendenhall presented the proposed amendments to the General Fund Budget and, along with Assistant Public Works Director Tracy Scramaglia, responded to Council questions.
The City Council provided the following direction:
- evaluate the benefits of maintenance staff versus contracted services - conduct salary and staffing surveys to better understand staffing needs and ensure competitive and appropriate staffing levels
- if feasible, add another watch party on July 1
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026 -085 approving the proposed Mid -Cycle Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund Appropriation Budget and the transfer of $5,000,000 from the facilities and infrastructure reserve to the General Capital Fund.
MOVER: McDowell
SECONDER: Dugan
AYES: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
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b. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 -26 and 2026-27 Capital Fund Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments.
Financial Services Manager Paul Harris presented the proposed mid-cycle adjustments to the Capital Fund and, along with Parks and Recreation Director Amy Newby and City Manager Kathy Kleinbaum, responded to Council questions.
Council requested that the title to the Adult Community Center Kitchen Project (C2515) be updated to remove the word “Design” to clarify that the project is for kitchen remodel work.
Public Comment
Bob Schatz, a resident, questioned whether the downtown update should be delayed until the City has more reserves.
Mr. Harris addressed the public comment.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026-086 approving the proposed FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 Capital Fund Mid-Cycle Budget adjustments.
MOVER: Dugan
SECONDER: McDowell
AYES: McDowell, Dugan, Layton, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
c. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Electing the Population and Price Adjustment Factors and Establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Appropriations Limit of the City of San Carlos, Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIB and Section 7900 Et Seq. of the California Government Code.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca Mendenhall presented on the City’s Appropriations (Gann) Limit.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026-087 electing the population and price adjustment factors and establishing the FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit of the City of San Carlos, pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIB and Section 7900 Et Seq. of the California Government Code.
MOVER: Layton
SECONDER: McDowell
AYES: Layton, McDowell, Dugan, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
d. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of San Carlos a Measure Relating to a Local Transaction and Use Tax at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as Called by Resolution 2026-062.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca Mendenhall presented the city’s budget outlook and along with Consultant Jeremy Hauser, responded to Council questions.
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Dr. Timothy McLarney of True North Research presented the results of the sales tax tracking survey and responded to Council questions.
City Attorney Greg Rubens presented on the process of adding a potential half-cent general sales tax measure on the ballot.
Public Comment
- Sandra Schatz, a resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed measure. -
- Bob Schatz, a resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed measure.
- Jay Strauss, a resident, spoke in support of the proposed measure.
- Ron Collins, a resident and former Mayor, spoke in support of the proposed measure.
- Craig Weezner, business owner in San Carlos, spoke in support of the proposed measure.
- K aren Molinari, a resident, spoke in support of the proposed measure.
- John Durkin, a resident, spoke in opposition of the proposed measure.
Ms. Mendenhall responded to Council’s follow-up questions.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026-088 ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of San Carlos a measure relating to a local transaction and use tax at the General Municipal Election to be h eld on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as called by Resolution 2026-062 and the City Council has decided not to have the Council or members of the Council submit a ballot argument on behalf of the Council in support of the Ordinance and to permit rebuttal arguments.
MOVER: McDowell
SECONDER: Layton
AYES: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
e. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Carlos and the Local 829 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca presented this item in conjunction with Items 11f and 11g, outlining the proposed changes to AFSCME’s Memorandum of Understanding.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026 -089 adopting a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Carlos and the Local 829 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for the p eriod of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
MOVER: Dugan
SECONDER: McDowell
AYES: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
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f. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Management Group for the Period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca presented this item in conjunction with Items 11e and 11g, outlining the proposed changes to the Management Group’s Salary and Benefit Resolution.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026 -090 adopting the amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Management Group for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
MOVER: McDowell
SECONDER: Layton
AYES: McDowell, Dugan, Layton, Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
g. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the Amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Confidential Group for the Period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Administrative Services Director Rebecca presented this item in conjunction with Items 11e and 11f, outlining the proposed changes to the Confidential Group’s Salary and Benefit Resolution.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2026 -091 adopting the amended Salary and Benefit Resolution for the Confidential Group for the p eriod July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
MOVER: Layton
SECONDER: Dugan
AYES: Layton, McDowell, Dugan Venkatesh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Rak
RESULT: Motion Passed 4 – 0 – 1
12. AGENDA SETTING
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Venkatesh adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
Crystal Mui,
City Clerk