COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rick Bonilla, Mayor
Diane Papan, Deputy Mayor
Amourence Lee
Joe Goethals
Eric Rodriguez
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
March 7, 2022
Remote 5:30 PM
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER - This meeting was held pursuant to authorization from Government Code 54943(b)(3) / AB361 (2021) in which Brown Act regulations are relaxed to allow members to participate virtually due to the Covid-19 health emergency.
Roll Call
Remote: Mayor Bonilla, Deputy Mayor Papan, Council Members: Lee, Goethals and Rodriguez
STUDY SESSION
1. City Council Strategic Plan – Draft Review
Assistant City Manager Kathy Kleinbaum gave the presentation on proposed work plans and resource requirements to address the City Council’s priorities for fiscal year 2022-23. Council asked questions of staff.
Public Comment – Robert Whitehair and Megan Strain gave an organized presentation regarding City of San Mateo Climate Action Team actions. Adam Loraine supports studying North Central to maximize parking supply.
Dr. Brazie’r commented on cannabis centers in San Mateo and noted he was directly impacted by parking issues.
Seema Patel stated encouragement for a residential parking permit program. Raayan supports decarbonizing, a green fleet, and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Eric Holm expressed the need for more parking and traffic enforcement in North Central.
Council discussion and deliberation ensued with a focus on parking issues and climate issues. Council provided direction and supported the staff recommendations for status changes on certain priorities.
2. 2022 Community Survey Results
Communications Manager Samantha Weigel and Dr. Timothy McLarney, Survey Consultant - True North Research, gave the informational report about the results of the City's Community Survey, conducted between late January and early February 2022 by True North Research. Council asked questions of staff and the consultant.
Public Comment – Raayan Montashemi spoke about implementing pedestrian projects and stated he did learn more from this survey. Jordan Grimes appreciated the presentation stating this should be kept in mind while considering the General Plan. Dr. Brazie’r would like the City to be more bike friendly, supports affordable housing, and is concerned with noise pollution.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rick Bonilla, Mayor Patrice M. Olds, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: AD754A59-2714-4C5D-BF59-EF08652E7464