Agenda packet, regular meeting — San Mateo City Council, March 21, 2022 (part 4 of 4)

Housing Successor Annual Report 2020-21

CITY OF SAN MATEO

HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND 31
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
This Housing Successor Annual Report (Report) for the Fund 31 Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) has been prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(f). The purpose of this Report is to provide the governing body of the Housing Successor an annual report on the housing assets and activities of the City of San Mateo acting as the Housing Successor of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Mateo under Part 1.85, Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code, in particular sections 34176 and 34176.1 (the Dissolution Law) for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

An independent financial audit of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21 was prepared by The Pun Group as part of the annual audit for the City of San Mateo. The financial audit was submitted and approved by the City Council at its December 6, 2021 meeting and is separate from this annual summary report. The following Report conforms with Sections 1 through 11, of Section 34176.1(f) of the Dissolution Law:
1)Amount Deposited into LMIHAF: Total amount of funds deposited into the LMIHAF during the Fiscal Year.

Any amounts deposited for items listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) must be distinguished from the other amounts deposited. Also, loan repayments received to meet former obligations to the Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) are listed separately.

Amount Deposited in LMIHAF
Interest Earnings $5,662
Misc Revenue $24
Loan Repayment Principal $209,281
Loan Repayment Interest $330,137
Sub total Revenues $545,103
Deposits Received for the Payment of ROPS Enforceable Obligations N/A SERAF Repayments N/A
Total LMIHAF Deposits 7/1/20 to 6/30/21 $545,103
2)Ending Balance of LMIHAF: Statement of the balance in the LMIHAF as of the close of the Fiscal Year. Any amounts deposited for items listed on the ROPS must be distinguished from the other amounts deposited.

Fund Balance
Fund Balance 6/30/21 $3,876,195
Funds Reserved for ROPS Obligations N/A
Funds Reserved for Executed Housing Commitments $2,560,924 Unrestricted Fund Balance 6/30/21 $1,315,271
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3)Statutory Value of Assets Owned by Housing Successor: The statutory value of real property owned by the Housing Successor, the value of loans and grants receivables, and the sum of these two amounts.

Under the Dissolution Law and for purposes of this Report, the “statutory value of real property” means the value of properties formerly held by the former redevelopment agency prior to 2/1/2012 as listed on the housing asset transfer schedule approved by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the purchase price of properties purchased by the Housing Successor after 2/1/2012.

Assets
Value of Real Property 87,120
Value of Loans and Grants Receivable 33,086,986
Statutory Value of Housing Assets 33,174,106
4)Description of Expenditures from LMIHAF: Description of the expenditures made from the LMIHAF during the Fiscal Year by category. Also describe any loan repayments of former RDA to City in accordance with Section 34191.4 (b)(3)9A)
Expenditures
Monitoring/Preserving Existing Affordable Housing /Administration $91,408 Homeless Prevention/Rapid Rehousing N/A
Affordable Housing Development N/A
Total LMIHAF Expenditures 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 $91,408

Cap on Administration Expenditures
(2% of Statutory Value of Assets or $223,400 whichever is greater) $663,482 Administrative expenses are well below the cap of $663,482. 5)Description of Transfers: Description of transfers, if any, to another housing successor agency made in previous fiscal year(s), including whether the funds are unencumbered and the status of projects, if any, for which the transferred LMIHAF will be used.

The Housing Successor did not make any LMIHAF transfers to other housing successor(s) under Section 34176.1(c)(2) during the Fiscal Year.
6)Project Descriptions: Description of any project for which the Housing Successor receives or holds property tax revenue pursuant to the ROPS and the status of that project.

The Housing Successor has no further ROPS obligations or funds held. 7)Description of Outstanding Obligations under Section 33413: Describes the outstanding inclusionary and replacement housing obligations, if any, under Section 33413 that remained outstanding prior to dissolution of the former redevelopment agency as of February 1, 2012, along with the Housing Successor’s progress in 535 of 662

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meeting those prior obligations, if any, of the former redevelopment agency and how the Housing Successor plans to meet unmet obligations, if any.

There are no unmet inclusionary or replacement housing obligations from the former redevelopment agency.

8)Properties Acquired: The following provides a status update on the project(s) for properties that have been acquired by the Housing Successor using LMIHAF on or after February 1, 2012:

No properties have been acquired by the Housing Successor after February 1, 2012. 9)Income Targeting: Description of LMIHAF expenditures by income restriction for a five-year period, with the time period beginning January 1, 2014. Cumulative thresholds must be met every five years starting in 2019.

Development of housing funded by the LMIHAF must be affordable to and occupied by households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) per 34176.1 (a)(3). A minimum of 30% of the funds must be expended on the housing development for households earning 30% or less of AMI.
A maximum of 20% of the funds may be expended on housing development for households earning between 60-80% of AMI.

Five Year Income Targeting for LMIHAF Expenditures
Five Year Period 30% AMI 31-60% AMI 61-80% AMI Total
7/1/19 to 6/30/20 0 0 0 0
7/1/20 to 6/30/21 0 0 0 0
7/1/21 to 6/30/22
7/1/22 to 6/30/23
7/1/23 to 6/30/24
Total 0 0 0 0
% of Total 100%
Minimum Required % 30%
Maximum Allowed % 20%
Senior Housing: Percentage of deed-restricted senior rental housing units assisted individually or jointly by the Housing Successor, its former Redevelopment Agency, and its host jurisdiction within the previous 10 years in relation to the aggregate number of units of all deed-restricted rental housing assisted within the same time period cannot exceed 50%.

Senior Housing Assisted by City of San Mateo RDA or LMIHAF No of Senior Rental Units Assisted July 2011 to June 2021 0 No of Total Rental Units Assisted July 2011 to June 2021 202 Senior Housing Percentage 0%
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Excess Surplus: This section provides the amount of excess surplus in the LMIHAF, if any, the length of time that the Housing Successor has had excess surplus, and the Housing Successor’s plan for eliminating the excess surplus.

Excess Surplus is defined in Section 34176.1(d) as an unencumbered amount in the account that exceeds the greater of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or the aggregate amount deposited into the account during the Housing Successor’s preceding four fiscal years, whichever is greater.

Excess Surplus
LMIHAF Deposits 7/1/2017- 6/30/2018 1,285,941
LMIHAF Deposits 7/1/2018- 6/30/2019 554,309
LMIHAF Deposits 7/1/2019- 6/30/2020 527,741
LMIHAF Deposits 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 545,103
Total Deposits 2,913,095

Greater of $1,000,000 or previous four Fiscal Years Deposits 2,913,095 Available Unencumbered Balance 6/30/21 1,315,271
Excess Surplus 0
As of 6/30/21 there is no Excess Surplus.
Inventory of Homeownership Units: Number of ownership units assisted with LMIHAF with covenants, the number of those lost to portfolio and the reason, and the amount of funds returned to fund as a result. Identify if an outside agency is contracted to manage ownership portfolio.

Ownership Units
Number of Units 76
Number of Units Lost to Portfolio 0
Reason:

Funds returned to LMIHAF 0
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 25 Section Name: CONSENT CALENDAR File ID: 22-5899 TO: City Council
FROM: Drew Corbett, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Manager's Office
MEETING DATE: March 21, 2022
SUBJECT:

Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit Program – Adoption RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution to approve an updated Outdoor Restaurant and Merchandise Display Encroachment Permit program in order to add outdoor dining in the pedestrian mall area and change the name of the applicable fee from Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display Encroachment Permit to Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for 2021-22.

BACKGROUND:

In June 2020, as a response to State mandates prohibiting indoor dining for restaurants in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City Council authorized the creation of a Temporary Outdoor Dining Program at no cost to businesses. The program allowed for sidewalk dining, the use of on-street parking spaces for parklets, and approved the temporary closure of portions of B Street in order to accommodate outdoor dining on the closed streets. Prior to the pandemic, the City allowed for sidewalk dining through the Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display Encroachment Permit program.

The Temporary Outdoor Dining Program was well received by the community, including by both residents and businesses, and has added vibrancy to the City’s commercial districts. After several extensions of the temporary permit program by City Council, the current Temporary Outdoor Dining Program expires April 30, 2022. Due to the overwhelming success of the Temporary Outdoor Dining program, the City Council directed staff to develop programs to support the continuation of outdoor dining beyond the pandemic. Staff has developed a proposed program for use of City sidewalks and the pedestrian mall. This program will augment the City’s existing permanent parklet program for businesses to build parklets in on-street parking spaces, which was approved by City Council in June 2021.

In September 2021, the City Council established the Pedestrian Mall on B Street between 1st and 3rd Avenues to permanently close those street segments to through traffic. This report is seeking Council approval to expand the City’s existing outdoor sidewalk dining program to include the use of the Pedestrian Mall area through adoption of the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit program and to change the name of the fee to align with the revised permit name.

Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit Program The City already has an existing Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display Program that allows businesses to provide outdoor dining on the sidewalk, subject to approval of an encroachment permit from the Department of Public Works. Staff recommends augmenting the existing Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display program to include the use of the pedestrian malls and make the following changes to the existing program:
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• Rename the required permit from Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display Encroachment Permit to Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit. • Add the Pedestrian Malls to the eligible areas for outdoor dining, in addition to sidewalks. • Limit businesses to the seating areas in front of their business unless provided with written approval from the adjacent business owner.

In addition to the changes above, staff is also recommending inserting the following requirements for businesses using the area inside the Pedestrian Mall.
• No permanent structures allowed, but removable platforms are allowed. • No roofs, tents, canopies, and shade structures (umbrellas are allowed for shade). • Emergency Access Lane must be kept clear at all times. • Require applicants to notify landlords and confirm that the installation conforms with lease terms.

The Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit program outlines these standards and objective criteria for review and approval of permit applications. The outdoor seating areas allowed on the pedestrian malls must be able to be removed and stored off-site upon 72-hour advance notification from the City. This allows for maximum flexibility to open the street to host community events with City partners or for City-sponsored events.

Staff removed references allowing for merchandise display from the permit since the Municipal Code currently prohibits outdoor merchandise displays. Staff plans to revisit this prohibition with the City Council at a later date along with other proposed Municipal Code amendments.

The annual permit fee is set at $371 and increases every year based on the annual Consumer Price Index. Businesses that have a permit will be required to renew it annually in order to maintain outdoor seating. In addition, businesses are required to provide proof of insurance and to indemnify the City for use of the public right-of-way.

BUDGET IMPACT:

The fee for the permit is set a $371 and is anticipated to cover the cost of staff time for reviewing and processing the annual permits.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), the amendment of the fee schedule to change the name of the fee is not project subject to CEQA in that it is an administrative activity that will not impact the environment.

The establishment of the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Program is categorically exempt from CEQA as an "existing facility" because it consists of a minor alteration to the operation of an existing City Street involving negligible or no expansion of the former use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301).

NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.

ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 - Proposed Resolution

STAFF CONTACT
Jennifer Chen, Economic Development Manager
[email protected]
(650) 522-7009
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO._____(2022)

ADOPTING SIDEWALK AND PEDESTRIAN MALL OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT PROGRAM AND APPROVING A REVISION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2021-2022 TO RENAME THE

APPLICABLE PERMIT FEE
WHEREAS, the City of San Mateo (the “City”) has established a pedestrian mall on B Street between 1st and 3rd Avenues; and
WHEREAS, the City has an existing Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display Encroachment Permit Program (the “Program”) allowing for businesses to use City sidewalks for outdoor dining; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends expanding the Program to include the pedestrian mall (the “Expanded Program”); and
WHEREAS, the Expanded Program will allow for outdoor dining installations on the sidewalk and in the pedestrian mall; and
WHEREAS, participation on the Expanded Program will require businesses to obtain an encroachment permit and to pay a permit fee; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to change the name of the required permit fee from “Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Merchandise Display Permit” to “Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Permit” in the City’s Master Fee Schedule.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES that:

1. The establishment of the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Program is categorically exempt from CEQA under the category of "existing facility" because it consists of a minor alteration to the operation of an existing City Street involving negligible or no expansion of the former use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301).

2. In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), the amendment of the fee schedule to change the name of the fee is not a project subject to CEQA in that it is an administrative activity that will not impact the environment.

3. The Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Permit Program attached as Exhibit A is approved.

4. The name of the applicable fee is changed to “Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Permit” in the City’s Master Fee Schedule.
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5. All permitted sidewalk and outdoor dining installations must adhere to the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Permit Program.

6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 541 of 662
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Exhibit A

SIDEWALK AND PEDESTRIAN MALL

OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT PROGRAM
Outdoor dining is a great way to add liveliness to City streets and support local business operations. To that end, the City has created programs allowing businesses to expand their operations with additional restaurant seating in the public right-of-way, which includes City sidewalks and streets. The City has created two distinct programs to provide food service businesses the opportunity to expand a portion of their operations outside directly in front of their business frontage:
Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit – This permit allows ground floor food service businesses to provide outdoor seating and related furnishings in the following areas if the applicant meets certain City standards and conditions of use:
oCommercial district areas on sidewalks (except when fronting El Camino Real). oThe pedestrian mall on B Street between 1 st and 3rd Avenue. Parklet Encroachment Permit – This permit allows food service businesses to construct seating areas in on-street parking spaces directly in front of their business. Parklets are allowed in all commercial districts except along El Camino Real. Parklet Encroachment permits are not allowed inside the pedestrian mall (B Street between 1st and 3rd Avenue). If you are interested in expanding your business into the on-street parking area, please review the City’s Parklet Program Guidelines and Parklet Encroachment Permit Application.

Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permits are not available to food service businesses located in private shopping centers or businesses along El Camino Real because these locations are not under the City’s control. Terms and Conditions for such permits are listed below and may be updated by staff from time to time as appropriate.

Food service businesses interested in offering outdoor dining along a sidewalk or within the Pedestrian Mall must include all submittal requirements listed below, submit a Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Encroachment Permit Application and receive approval prior to placing any furnishings in the public right-of-way.

For More Information. Questions or additional information regarding the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining and Parklet Programs, please contact Jennifer Chen, the City’s Economic Development Manager at (650) 533-7009.
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Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit Application Submittal Requirements
The following documents and fees are required in order to process a permit for use of the sidewalk or pedestrian mall for outdoor dining:

1.Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Encroachment Permit Application

2.Site Plan Drawings and Photos of Business Frontage. Site plan drawings may be drawn by hand and must include the following information (see sample drawings provided as Attachment 1):
oLabel the location of the business on diagram and storefront boundaries. oFor sidewalk outdoor dining only: Show existing sidewalk obstructions (fire hydrants, trees, light poles, bike racks, utility boxes, manholes, newspaper racks, etc.) and dimensions between obstructions.
oFor pedestrian mall outdoor dining only: show the location of the emergency access lane. oShow the layout of all proposed furnishings (planters, tables, chairs, umbrellas, heaters, fencing, etc.)
oPhotographs of the business frontage

3.Application Fee. The applicant is responsible to pay the annual permit fee prior to permit expiration. Fees are non-refundable. The current fee amount ($371 as of July 1, 2021) is set forth in the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

4.Certificate of Liability Insurance. Applicants shall provide proof of commercial general liability (or comprehensive) and property damage insurance and endorsements showing the City of San Mateo as additional insured on the policy and stating that the insurance is primary. See attached insurance standards requirements. Encroachment Permits issued shall be valid only during the term of liability insurance coverage. Applicants are responsible to submit updated insurance documents prior to the expiration date and annual fee. Failure to do so will result in revocation of the permit.

Please submit all documents electronically by sending an email to [email protected] or in person at the Public Works counter at San Mateo City Hall at 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 between 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4:30pm.
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Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit Terms and Conditions:

1. General Conditions of Use. Outdoor seating proposed on public sidewalks and within the pedestrian mall areas must meet the following terms and conditions:
 Comply with Chapter 17.08 and 27.87 of the San Mateo Municipal Code and other local, state and federal laws governing accessibility.
 Adjacency to Storefront. Outdoor seating must be located along the frontage of the storefront applying for the permit. Businesses will only be allowed to use a portion of the adjacent business owner’s frontage to expand their outdoor dining area if they obtain a letter from the current adjacent business owner stating that they have agreed to allow their frontage to be used.

Permission to use the space in front of an adjacent business can be revoked by that adjacent business at any time.
 Sidewalk Clearance. Outdoor seating areas must maintain a minimum sidewalk clearance and pedestrian through zone of 4-feet from any physical obstruction. This includes light poles, parking meters, fire hydrants, news racks, trees, entryways of adjacent businesses, or other barriers.

Tables or seating may be placed near the curb if a minimum of 2-foot clearance to the curb is maintained. Tables or seating shall not be placed within the gutter.  ADA Accessibility. All seating areas must conform to the applicable provisions, rules, regulations and guidelines of the California Building Code (Title 24, Chapter 11b) and Americans with Disabilities Act.
 Outdoor Cooking Not Allowed. No outdoor cooking is allowed. Examples of types of foods that is considered outdoor cooking are hotpots, table-top barbeques, raclettes, fondues, and similar. In addition, outdoor restaurant busing stations are not allowed.  Live Music. No amplified lived music is allowed without a Special Community Events permit from the City of San Mateo.

2. Furnishings. All outdoor furnishings (tables, chairs, umbrellas, planters, fencing, etc.) must be heavy enough to withstand high winds in order to protect guests and pedestrians. All furnishings may need to be stored inside the business from time to time to accommodate maintenance, cleaning, special events, or during periods of inclement or hazardous weather. Please ensure that weights used to anchor fixtures and furnishing do not create tripping hazards for pedestrians.
 Bolting Not Allowed. At no time shall any seating, tables, or umbrellas be bolted or affixed in any way to the public sidewalk, roadway, landscaping, or any structure (including but not limited to:
buildings, fire hydrants, street trees, streetlights, parking meters, or traffic poles, etc.).  Fences/Railings/Stanchions. Businesses wanting to mark the boundary between the outdoor seating area and pedestrian path of travel are allowed only if the materials can easily be removed at the request of the City for special events and/or required maintenance. The height of these installations should not exceed 36 inches from the ground to the top of the railing, fencing or stanchions.
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 Canopies Not Allowed. Tents, canvas, roofs, shade structures are not allowed on the sidewalk or in the pedestrian malls.
 Portable Heaters. Space heaters are permitted if they are an outdoor approved type, are located in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and are located at least 2 feet from the edge of any umbrella canvas, any tree foliage, and any other flammable object or material. Heaters are not allowed directly under umbrellas but can be placed near them if clearances are maintained.
 Electrical connections. All wiring and electrical cords must be exterior rated, GFCI protected, and UL listed. Cords must not create tripping hazards on the sidewalk and may not be extended above the City right-of-way. The use of generators are prohibited. Businesses are not allowed to tap into existing City electrical connections such as twinkle light outlets or streetlight poles. Utilization of existing City electrical connections shall be cause of termination of the permit.

3. Site Maintenance. Outdoor seating areas shall be maintained free of litter, refuse and debris. The area shall be scrubbed and mopped to remove any food or drink stains on a daily basis. Such cleaning shall be in accordance with the City’s Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Program, which prohibits any discharge other than storm water into the storm water drainage system. Failure to maintain the site or complaints received by the City related to lack of cleaning or upkeep shall be cause of termination of the permit.

4. Notice for Removal. The City and/or utility companies may need to access the sidewalk or pedestrian mall area for maintenance, repairs, events, and/or other purposes. While the City and/or utility companies will try to give a 72-hour advance notice, it may not be possible when dealing with emergency repairs. Additionally, the City will not cover business losses related to the loss of seating or business interruptions due to construction.

6. Transfer. Applicant may only use the dining area for their business. Applicant may not lease/rent or receive funds for the seating area to another operator.

7. Term. The permit is valid for a maximum of one year. Applicant must renew permits annually and pay for permit fees and update insurance information.

8. Certificate of Liability Insurance. Applicants must provide proof of commercial general liability (or comprehensive) and property damage insurance including endorsements showing the City of San Mateo as an additional insured on the policy and stating that the insurance is primary with regard to the City of San Mateo.

The detailed insurance standards are provided in Attachment 2 to these Terms and Conditions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update insurance prior to permit expiration. Failure to do so will result in revocation of the encroachment permit.

9. Termination. The City reserves the right to terminate the permit without cause. In addition, the permit may be revoked due to failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit.

10. Additional Provisions for Outdoor Seating Located on the Pedestrian Mall:

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any permanent structures. However, platforms will be allowed, provided that they can be designed to be easily removed upon 72 hours advance notice and stored off-street to allow for maintenance and City-sponsored events. Platforms must meet the following design criteria:
oMaterials - Platforms must be constructed from durable materials that can withstand wear and tear of elements. Pouring concrete for parklet platforms is not allowed. You may use concrete pavers on a platform structure instead. Surface materials must be textured or treated with a non-skid coating to ensure a safe walking surface. Loose particles, such as sand or loose stone, are not permitted. oPlatform Threshold - The platform threshold must be flush and even with sidewalk and must not leave a gap greater than 1/2 inch, nor a vertical separation greater than 1/4 inch. oDrainage - Platforms should allow for curbside drainage flow. A 6-inch height by 12-inch width minimum clear gutter space must be provided along the entire length of the proposed platform.

Openings at either end of the parklet may be covered with screens to prevent debris buildup beneath the platform and in the gutter. It is the responsibility of the parklet permittee to clean the cover or screen to prevent any backup of storm water. All parklets must provide access through the parklet platform or threshold to the gutter adjacent to the curb. oBolting Not Allowed - At no time may platforms be bolted or affixed in any way to the roadway or any structure (including but not limited to: buildings, fire hydrants, street trees, streetlight, parking meters, or traffic poles, etc.).
oADA Accessibility - All accessibility elements of the proposed platform shall be designed, constructed and/or conform to the applicable provisions, rules, regulations and guidelines of the California Building Code and Americans with Disabilities Act.  Canopies Not Allowed. Tents, canvas, roofs, shade structures are not allowed in the pedestrian mall even if they are temporary/removable. Umbrellas are the only forms of shade protection allowed.  ADA Considerations. Due to the slope of the street within the pedestrian mall, restaurants placing dining facilities in the pedestrian mall may also need to have tables available on the sidewalk in order to satisfy ADA accessibility requirements. It is the permittee’s responsibility to ensure ADA compliance.  Special Events. When the City-sponsored events are planned, the City will provide businesses with 72 hours advance notice to remove all furnishings from the pedestrian malls. If a business does not comply its encroachment permit will terminate and the City will remove the furnishings at the permit-holders expense and the furnishings will not be returned. Businesses wanting to host a special event will need to apply for a Special Community Events permit from the City.

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Attachment 1
Sample Site Plans
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Attachment 2

CITY OF SAN MATEO

STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE

SIDEWALK AND PEDESTRIAN MALL OUTDOOR DINING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT Permittee shall procure and maintain for the uration of the permit insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with Permittee’s operation and use of the public right-of-w ay. The cost of such insurance shall be borne by Permittee.

MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including liquor liability coverage, products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.

Workers’ Compensation: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (for Applicants with employees ).

Property Insurance: Property insurance against all risks of loss to any tenant improvements or betterments, at full replacement cost with no coinsurance penalty provision.

If Permittee maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of San Mateo requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of San Mateo.

OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS:

The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

Additional Insured Status
The City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents, are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the permittee including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Permittee’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10).

Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this permit, the Permittee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its elected or appointed officials, employees, or agents shall be excess of the Permittee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Liquor Liability
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Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with 30 days’ prior written notice to City.

Waiver of Subrogation
Permittee hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said permittee may acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Permittee agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M.

Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either:
the permittee shall obtain coverage to reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents; or the permittee shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may by satisfied by either the named insured or City.

Verification of Coverage
Permittee shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before permitted activities begin. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the permittee’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.

Special Risks or Circumstances
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SIDEWALK AND PEDESTRIAN MALL OUTDOOR DINING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (Page 1 of 2)

1.Property Owner Contact: __________________________

2. Property Owner Phone/email: /

3. Describe where the tables and chairs will be placed
Please include the following attachments:

1. Site Plan- Drawn to scale, no smaller than 8.5’’ by 11”. Plans may be drawn by hand. Sample site plans are attached for reference.

Please include the following information on the site plan:
oLabel the location of the business on diagram and storefront boundaries. oFor sidewalk outdoor dining only: Show any existing sidewalk obstructions (fire hydrants, trees, light poles, bike racks, utility boxes, manholes, newspaper racks, etc.) and dimensions between obstructions.
oFor pedestrian mall outdoor dining only: show the location of the emergency access lane.
oShow the proposed layout of all proposed furnishings (planters, tables, chairs, umbrellas, heaters, fencing, etc.)
oPhotographs of the business frontage

2. Evidence of Commercial General Liability (or Comprehensive) and property damage Insurance for one year endorsing the City of San Mateo as additional insured with the City’s address as the certificate holder. Insurance must be updated annually or the permit will be revoked. Insurance must meet the attached standards or a permit will not be issued.

3. Payment in the amount of $371 in the form of a check, money order or credit card. All credit card transactions will incur a 3% non-refundable service charge.

CITY OF SAN MATEO-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

SIDEWALK AND PEDESTRIAN MALL OUTDOOR DINING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (Page 2 of 2)
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:[email protected] Public Works Department City of San Mateo
Business Name San Mateo Business License Number
Address Contact Phone
City Zip Alternate Phone
Email address Type of business
Contact Person
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330 W. 20the Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403
QUESTIONS MAY BE ANSWERED BY EMAILING OR CALLING:
[email protected] or 650 522.7009.

Once the encroachment permit is issued, the permittee must notify the Public Works inspector 72 hours prior to the initial start of work. Contact [email protected] 650-522-7000 Ext. 6900 to schedule an inspection.

1. I [insert name] hereby affirm that I
have notified my landlord that I will be placing table and chairs in the pedestrian mall and have confirmed that I am not prohibited by any lease or rental agreement from placing furnishings in front of my place of business and I agree to abide by the conditions and restrictions of Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 and 27.87.

2. I agree to abide by and the terms and conditions attached to the encroachment permit and all other applicable laws and regulations.

3. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of San Mateo (CITY), its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, loss, liability, damage, and expense arising out of Applicant’s activity, except for those claims arising out of CITY’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. I agree to defend CITY, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents against any such claims.

Signature of Applicant I understand and agree to comply with all conditions of this application for a Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining encroachment permit for outdoor restaurant seating in accordance with the City of San Mateo Municipal Code Chapters 17.08 and 27.87 and other local, state and federal laws governing accessibility as they apply to this permit.

Signature of Authorized Applicant Date
Reviewed and approved by Public Works staff Reviewed and approved by Public Works Inspector
Name Date Name Date
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Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 26 Section Name: OLD BUSINESS File ID: 22-5881 TO: City Council
FROM: Drew Corbett, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Finance Department
MEETING DATE: March 21, 2022
SUBJECT:

Revenue Enhancement – Follow-up Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction to staff whether to move forward with a revenue enhancement community survey for real property transfer tax and/or a sales tax ballot measure.

BACKGROUND:

On October 4, 2021, the City Council held a study session to evaluate revenue enhancement options, including real property transfer tax, utility users’ tax, business tax, and sales tax. The Council directed staff to conduct a statistically- significant survey of likely voters to evaluate support for a sales tax (transactions and use tax) or real property transfer tax (RPTT) measure. After a competitive bid process, True North Research has been selected to conduct the survey should the City wish to continue. Since that time, the City’s financial picture has been updated and staff is seeking direction on how to proceed.

As reported in the mid-year budget update on January 18, 2022, the City’s General Fund is projected to have a favorable budget variance for the 2021-22 fiscal year. However, the City is anticipating to draw down on the Rainy Day Reserve in the coming years and continues to have significant capital improvement needs. The community and Council have also identified several key priorities that require additional resources.

Budget Picture
The Council originally considered revenue enhancement measures at a time when the City’s General Fund Long-Term Financial Plan was expected to be severely impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a 90% reduction in the City's transient occupancy tax (TOT) and a 10% reduction in sales tax revenues.

In response to the immediate and severe financial impact of the pandemic, the City implemented its Fiscal Sustainability Plan to reduce the cost of General Fund operations, which principally included strategic and permanent elimination of $1.0 million in vacant positions and $3.0 million in employee compensation concessions. The City also received $19.27 million in one-time federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, and in November 2020 voters approved increasing the City’s hotel TOT rate by 2%. However, as a result of the impact of the pandemic on business travel, which is the primary component of the City’s TOT base, the additional revenue anticipated from the TOT rate increase has not come to fruition.

As more fully described in the mid-year budget update on January 18, 2022, the City’s current 2021-22 fiscal year General Fund is expected to end with $155.2 million in revenues and $146.6 million in expenditures. The General Fund Long-term Financial Plan indicates the City will need to draw down on Rainy Day Reserve over the next 4 years, however, over the next 10 years, the General Fund is projected to have enough resources to maintain core services at existing levels and for 552 of 662

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the Rainy Day Reserve to be restored to pre-pandemic levels by 2032.

Funding Needs
While the General Fund is expected to be able to maintain existing service levels, there are a number of capital improvements and priorities that will require additional resources. Estimates for existing capital needs as well as two recently completed efforts highlight where additional resources are needed that potential revenue enhancement ballot measures could serve as a funding source. This also includes the City Council’s 2022-23 Strategic Plan and the 2022 Community Opinion Survey, which were presented to Council on March 7, 2022.

In the statistically-significant community survey, residents identified several key City services and priorities including: parks and open space areas; enhancing sustainability efforts in planning for the future; improving infrastructure including streets and roads; providing more affordable housing; and addressing traffic congestion.

The following council objectives will also require significant additional resources:
Marina Library structural issues
Meet the 100% trash reduction mandate
Implement a Green Fleet by 2030
Develop funding strategy for existing infrastructure plans Implement bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs that address safety and align with adopted City plans Below are preliminary estimates (not accounting for inflation) for several capital and priority projects that have also been identified and for which there aren’t sufficient resources:
Recreation Facilities Strategic Plan – $90 million
Road maintenance to sufficiently fund paving program and prevent future failed streets – $1 to $2 million annually General Tax Revenue Enhancement Options
General tax measures require a simple majority of voter approval and must be placed on a ballot during a regular election, meaning the next opportunities are either November 2022 or November 2024. As a general tax, the revenue would not be tied to specific projects, however, it would go into the City’s General Fund, which is used to provide a range of services and improvements. Depending on Council direction, the City would consider placing one of the following two options on a ballot:

Sales Tax – 1/4% Cent Increase
The City’s 1/4% transactions and use tax was first approved by San Mateo voters in 2009 via Measure L, which was set to expire in March 2018. In November 2015, voters overwhelmingly approved Measure S, which extended the 1/4% transactions and use tax through March 2048. The table below lists every component that constitutes the total sales tax rate of 9.625% in the City of San Mateo. State law imposes a 2% limit for add-on sales taxes above the State base sales tax rate, which leaves 0.25% in remaining add-on sales tax capacity.

Entity Description Tax Rate % Expiration Year Subject to 2% LimitState of California State Base Sales Tax 6.000 City of San Mateo Bradley-Burns 1.000 County of San Mateo Local Transportation Fund 0.250 State Base Sales Tax Rate 7.250 County of San Mateo Measure K 0.500 2043 YesSan Mateo County Transit District Measure A 0.500 2033 YesSan Mateo County Transportation Authority Measure A 0.500 2023 YesSan Mateo County Transit District Measure W 0.500 2049 NoCaltrain Measure RR 0.013 2050 NoCity of San Mateo Measure S 0.250 2048 Yes 9.625 1.750 Remaining add on % capacity 0.25Total Sales Tax RateTotal add on sales tax subject to the 2% limit 553 of 662

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The chart below compares the total sales tax rate for every municipality in San Mateo County:

9.875%
• Belmont
• Daly City
• East Palo Alto
• Redwood City
• South San Francisco

9.625%
• Burlingame
• San Mateo

9.375%
• Atherton
• Brisbane
• Colma
• Foster City
• Half Moon Bay
• Hillsborough
• Menlo Park
• Millbrae
• Pacifica
• Portola Valley
• San Carlos
• Woodside
Based on the latest projections for Measure S from the City’s sales tax consultant, a successful new 1/4% cent transactions and use tax ballot measure would generate approximately $6.5 million to $7.0 million in revenues per fiscal year.

Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax
As a charter city, San Mateo has an existing voter-approved real property transfer tax (RPTT) rate of 0.5% that applies to residential and commercial properties. This tax is only paid upon transfer or sale of a property, and in residential sales is customarily split between a buyer and seller.

As noted during the study session in October 2021, other charter cities in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and San Jose have recently shifted from a flat rate to a tiered structure. If the City were to shift to the tiered structure, it could generate between approximately $5.6 million to $6.8 million in additional revenues per fiscal year based on the transactions that were subject to the City’s RPTT in 2020-21.

It is important to note that for properties at the lower tier, which constitute the majority of total sales, a new tiered system would not affect RPTT rates. According to the San Mateo County Association of Realtors, in 2021, in the City of San Mateo, the median sale price of a single-family home and of a condo was $1.84 million and $880,000, respectively.

Below are examples of tiered rate structures and estimates on what they could generate:
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FromToNumber of TransactionsTotal Transactions% of Total TransactionsRPTT % RateAmount Received in 2020-21RPTT $ with scenarioDifference-$ 2,000,000$ 1009 1274 79.2%0.50%5,900,809$ 5,900,809$ -$ 2,000,000$ 5,000,000$ 238 1274 18.7%0.75%3,208,776$ 4,813,164$ 1,604,388$5,000,000$ 10,000,000$ 11 1274 0.9%1.00%393,313$ 786,625$ 393,313$ 10,000,000$ 6 1274 0.5%1.50%2,410,750$ 7,232,250$ 4,821,500$Total 11,913,647$ 18,732,848$ 6,819,201$FromToNumber of TransactionsTotal Transactions% of Total TransactionsRPTT % RateAmount Received in 2020-21RPTT $ with scenarioDifference-$ 2,500,000$ 1136 1274 89.2%0.50%7,305,975$ 7,305,975$ -$ 2,500,000$ 5,000,000$ 110 1274 8.6%0.75%1,803,610$ 2,705,415$ 901,805$ 5,000,000$ 10,000,000$ 11 1274 0.9%1.00%393,313$ 786,625$ 393,313$ 10,000,000$ 6 1274 0.5%1.50%2,410,750$ 7,232,250$ 4,821,500$Total 11,913,647$ 18,030,265$ 6,116,618$FromToNumber of TransactionsTotal Transactions% of Total TransactionsRPTT % RateAmount Received in 2020-21RPTT $ with scenarioDifference-$ 3,000,000$ 1203 1274 94.4%0.50%8,196,010$ 8,196,010$ -$ 3,000,000$ 5,000,000$ 51 1274 4.0%0.75%913,575$ 1,370,363$ 456,788$ 5,000,000$ 10,000,000$ 11 1274 0.9%1.00%393,313$ 786,625$ 393,313$ 10,000,000$ 6 1274 0.5%1.50%2,410,750$ 7,232,250$ 4,821,500$Total 11,913,647$ 17,585,247$ 5,671,600$ Scenario 1: First Tier <$2M
Scenario 2: First Tier <$2.5M
Scenario 3: First Tier <$3.0M
BUDGET IMPACT:

If the City Council were to forgo a revenue enhancement community survey, the General Fund would save $27,900 in cost.

Placing any measure on the ballot is expected to cost roughly $100,000 including the survey, and related communications and elections expenses.

If a 1/4% transactions and use tax was ultimately approved by the City Council and San Mateo voters, it would generate between $6.5 million to $7.0 million in additional General Fund revenue. If an RPTT tiered structure was ultimately approved, it would generate between $5.6 million to $6.8 million in additional General Fund revenue.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

This revenue enhancement discussion is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)

NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.

ATTACHMENTS
None

STAFF CONTACT
Rich Lee, Director, Finance
[email protected]
(650) 522-7102
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Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 27 Section Name: OLD BUSINESS File ID: 21-5650 TO: City Council
FROM: Drew Corbett, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Public Works Department
MEETING DATE: March 21, 2022
SUBJECT:

Stormwater Funding – Survey Findings
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive an update on the Stormwater Funding Survey findings and staff recommendations for implementation of a Stormwater Fee; and provide direction and related input.

BACKGROUND:

Managing the City’s stormwater system consists of a wide range of efforts including the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Marina Lagoon and other creeks, storm drains, and pump stations, as well as the planning and implementation of capital improvement projects, trash management activities, and regulatory compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit. The overall funding needs to effectively manage the City’s stormwater system are greater than what is currently available from the General Fund.

At the February 2021 Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission (SIC) meeting, staff presented the draft Stormwater Funding Analysis Report. The Stormwater Funding Analysis Report, along with feedback from the SIC, were presented to the City Council during the May 17, 2021 study session. Council directed staff to proceed to the next steps towards implementing a potential stormwater fee. On August 16, 2021, City Council approved a contract amendment with the consultant, SCI Consulting Group, that included tasks for a public opinion survey, development of a Fee Report, public outreach, and Proposition 218 ballot process. The Stormwater Survey was completed in November 2021 and presented to the SIC March 9, 2022. This report presents a review of stormwater activities, Stormwater Funding Analysis, Stormwater Survey results, and takeaways from the SIC.

Overview of Storm System Activities:

Routine operation and maintenance activities for storm sewers includes cleaning and repairs of curbs, inlets, catch basins, lateral and main lines, outfalls, and nine stormwater pump stations. The City has four main creeks that convey water towards the bay and/or the Marina Lagoon: San Mateo Creek, Leslie Creek, Borel Creek, and Laurel Creek. Creek maintenance includes routine removal of nuisance vegetation, bank stabilization, outfall maintenance, and other related activities. Storm system capital improvement projects include those from the 2018 Marina Lagoon Dredging Assessment, the Trash Load Reduction Plan, a Storm Drain Condition Analysis, a Storm Drain Master Plan update, creek maintenance permitting efforts, and several other projects.

Marina Lagoon is an amenity for the entire City and beyond. Managing the lagoon as a flood control basin as its primary purpose includes maintaining operating levels, water exchange rates, the pump station, and other infrastructure.

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Stormwater Funding Analysis and Survey:

The overall funding needs to effectively manage the City’s stormwater system are greater than what is currently available from the General Fund, which is approximately $3 million annually for general stormwater program operations and maintenance. The financial analysis completed in 2021 identified the following additional needs and bring the total stormwater needs to $8.4M annually:
$625,000 for additional O&M;
$1.9 million for Marina Lagoon dredging (annualized life-cycle costs derived from estimated dredging costs of as much as $80 million); and
$2.9 million for other capital projects ($68 million amortized over 30 years).

The first step was conducting a public opinion survey on stormwater fees, which has been completed. The surveys were conducted by mail to mimic the balloting process. Surveys were sent to property owners who were targeted through a stratified random selection process. The survey tested rates and issues for (1) a city-wide stormwater fee for all services included in the Stormwater Funding Analysis Report and (2) a city-wide benefit assessment focused solely on Marina Lagoon improvements such as dredging. This resulted in two separate, yet simultaneous surveys.

For the city-wide stormwater fee, the Stormwater Funding Analysis Report determined annual fees ranging from $120 to $192 and those two rates were tested in the survey. For the Marina Lagoon survey, the Stormwater Funding Analysis Report identified annual assessment rates of $10 for most of the City and $50 or $150 for properties within walking distance or fronting the Marina Lagoon, respectively. This rate structure was predicted to only raise approximately $500,000 annually toward a total need of $1.9 million. Therefore, a second, larger rate range of $23 to $350 per year was also tested, although estimated revenues of $1.2 million would still be less than the $1.9 million needed annually.

The surveys were accompanied by supplemental information and also included questions about projects and issues that might affect how a voter would view a ballot initiative. Respondents were asked whether a project or issue would cause them to change their support of the initiative. The surveys and information were provided in both English and Spanish and can be referenced in Attachment 1.

Survey Results
A total of 10,000 surveys were mailed in November 2021 (5,000 each for Stormwater and the Marina Lagoon), and 1,550 were returned in time to be included in the results. The return rate of 15.5% is typical for mailed surveys and could be considered better than average considering it was the lead-up time for the holidays.

The results showed neutral support for the Stormwater fee and marginal support for the Marina Lagoon assessment. The Stormwater Fee had 49.9% support at the $120/year level, and 46.8% support at the $192/year level. The Marina Lagoon assessment had 54.6% support at the $10/year level, and 51.6% support at the $23/year level. Either type of funding initiative would require a simple 50% majority. The margins of error on these results were 3.4% and 3.6%, respectively.

Respondents were more likely to support a city-wide Stormwater Fee that 1) protects the City from local street and property flooding by properly maintaining and operating its aging storm drainage infrastructure, 2) removes trash and pollution from San Francisco Bay and local creeks, and 3) has dedicated funds for stormwater and could not be taken away by the State, County, or even the City Council.

Conversely, respondents were less likely to support a city-wide Stormwater Fee that would specifically fund Marina Lagoon issues such as 1) dredging and other stormwater improvements 2) preventing unwanted vegetation and other pollutants, and 3) as a recreational amenity and flood control facility.

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were less likely to support a Marina Lagoon Assessment that would only pay for some of the dredging and may not be enough to fully fund Lagoon dredging, likely requiring a separate stormwater fee.

Analysis
While the support levels for the Marina Lagoon Assessment were slightly greater than for a Stormwater Fee, the lower revenue potential from the assessment combined with the strong negative argument of insufficient funding to complete identified improvements suggested that a Marina Lagoon-centric assessment would not be worth pursuing at this time.

The Stormwater Fee results are slightly less than 50% at the $120/year rate. The consultant typically recommends moving forward on an initiative only when the support level minus the margin of error is at least 50%, which was not met.

However, a lesser rate of under $100/year, or approximately $8/month may very well have enough support to pass. The projects and issues that resonate with the community were well rounded (infrastructure, environmental and fiscal prudence), which forms a solid basis for an outreach and education program.

Summary of Input from Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission Staff presented the survey results to the SIC on March 9, 2022. The SIC were consistently supportive of proceeding with implementation of a robust public outreach and education program, developing a fee report, and pursuing the Stormwater Fee at a level less than $100/year. The SIC also provided feedback on future outreach strategies. Other input included recommendations to explore partnerships with Foster City for continued funding of Marina Lagoon, and to consider enhancing pedestrian walkways surrounding the lagoon.

Recommendations
Staff is recommending the following for consideration and is requesting Council feedback and direction on proceeding with implementation.
Conducting a robust public outreach and education program that would take place over a six-to-nine month period;
Developing a Fee Report that illustrates the services and improvements that would be funded at $8/month; Pursuing the Stormwater Fee at a level less than $100/year (approximately $8/month); and Beginning the Proposition 218 ballot process after the outreach and education program concludes.

The timing for commencing the outreach and education program will depend on whether Council provides direction to put a general tax measure on the ballot in 2022, which is also a consideration at the March 21st Council meeting. Should Council opt to pursue a general tax measure, which would begin with polling a sampling of voters to gauge support levels, staff recommends holding off on starting the outreach and education program until the conclusion of that process.

Depending on the results of the stormwater fee process, staff can further consider a Marina Lagoon Assessment in the future.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no budget impact due to the presentation of this information item.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

This informational update is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)

NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.

ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Stormwater Survey Items
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STAFF CONTACT
Sarah Scheidt, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Public Works Engineering Division [email protected]
(650) 522-7385
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Why Am I Receiving This Survey? Investing in Local Infrastructure The City of San Mateo operates and maintains
various stormwater facilities and performs
activities necessary to prevent ﬂ ooding, preserve
surface water quality, enhance recreational
activities, and ensure compliance with all legal
requirements. Local facilities include: Marina
Lagoon and other creeks and channels; pipes
and pumping systems; and trash capture
devices. Activities include: operations and
maintenance; capital improvements and master
planning; environmental compliance; and system
management and administration.

See Reverse Side for More Information

CITY OF SAN MATEO
Information Fact Sheet
Clean Creeks and Flood Protection Initiative
Like most cities across the Nation, San Mateo
viewed their storm drainage system as a simple
conveyance for rain runoﬀ . But over the past
30 years, environmental health and safety
requirements have brought stormwater programs
on par with other municipal utilities like water and
sewer systems. And like those utilities, a dedicated
and sustainable revenue stream is the most fair
and reliable way to fund the City’s investment into
this critical infrastructure.

The City of San Mateo is considering proposing
a funding measure to help pay for the critical
needs in managing the stormwater facilities, and
seeks input from local property owners on your
priorities for stormwater activities.

Current operations are estimated at $3.0 million
per year. However, in order to sustainability fund
the Stormwater Program and meet adequate levels
of service an additional $5.4 million is needed per
year. This is includes an additional $0.6 million
for additional operations and maintenance, $1.9
million for Marina Lagoon dredging, and $2.9
million for other important capital projects and
programs.

Long-Term Financial Sustainability
Funds from this local funding measure would
be used to continue to protect our streets from
local ﬂ ooding, ensure clean water for enjoyment,
restore and maintain Marina Lagoon, and protect
this critical City feature for current and future
generations.

Please read the following information, then
complete the enclosed survey and return it in
the postage paid envelope as soon as possible.

Your answers will help guide our eﬀ orts towards
protecting the City and its residents from local
ﬂ ooding and protecting water quality.

Water levels in the south end of the Lagoon have decreased dramatically due to silt deposits, resulting in loss of navigable water depth for boating, loss of wildlife habitat, and decreased stormwater retention capacity greatly reducing the City’s ﬂ ood control capacity.

To fund the Stormwater Program in sustainable
manner, a separate, dedicated revenue stream
is recommended that would no longer compete
with other General Fund priorities and would be
shared by property owners in a fairer way. It is
estimated a monthly fee between $10 and $16 for
the average home would fund this program.

The City’s Stormwater Program is funded largely
from the City’s General Fund where it must
compete with other community priorities such as
public safety, roads, and parks. Due to this, and the
limited nature of the General Fund, the Stormwater
Program has been operating at a minimum level
of service with few investments in critical projects
aimed at reducing ﬂ ood risks and performing pro-
active maintenance on Marina Lagoon.
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Marina Lagoon - Gem of the City
Other System Deﬁ ciencies
City of San Mateo - Clean Creeks and Flood Protection Initiative Information Fact Sheet
Stormwater Improvement Plan
Protecting Property Sustainable Stormdrains Protecting the Bay The City’s stormwater system is comprised of
130 miles of storm drains, 20 miles of open creeks
and drainage channels, 1 ﬂ ood control lagoon, 9
pumping stations, and a 3 mile bayfront levee.

Routine operation and maintenance activities
include cleaning and repairs of curbs, inlets, catch
basins, lateral and main lines, and outfalls. Various
factors, such as clogged catch basins or pipes that
do not adequately convey standard rainwater
ﬂ ow, cause ﬂ ooding in various areas throughout
the City, making it di ﬃ cult for pedestrians,
bicycles, motorcycles, cars, and emergency
vehicles to navigate.

Routine Operations
Among the stormwater management activities
in the City of San Mateo, one has emerged as
paramount: stewardship of Marina Lagoon.

As the receiving body of most of the City’s
stormwater ﬂ ows, the Lagoon has an important
drainage role. In addition, it plays a large role as a recreational amenity for swimming, boating, and
other water activities. However, both the drainage
and recreational aspects are being degraded due
to the accumulation of silt and sediment that cause
navigation and health problems. An analysis
that showed that dredging Marina Lagoon to its
original state would cost as much as $85 million
– more than all other stormwater capital needs
combined. If left una tt ended, Marina Lagoon
would continue to degrade and cease to be a
recreational amenity - the Gem of the City.

To respond online, or para responder en español, visit www.inputlocal.com and enter code found on front of survey City engineers and maintenance crews have
eﬀ ectively maintained our stormwater system
on a limited budget for many years. However,
much of the system is no over 50 years old and
reaching the end of its design life. The areas where
improvements need to be made include segments
of 16th Avenue, 9th Avenue, Laurel Creek, Coyote
Point, Detroit Drive as well as 13 high priority
projects are aimed at reducing ﬂ ooding throughout
the City.
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¿Por qué recibo esta encuesta? Inversión en infraestructura local La ciudad de San Mateo está considerando proponer
una medida de financiación para ayudar a pagar las
necesidades fundamentales en el control de las
instalaciones de desagüe pluvial, y busca conocer la
opinión de los propietarios locales sobre las
prioridades en actividades de este servicio.

Lea la siguiente información, complete la encuesta
adjunta y envíela dentro de un sobre con franqueo
pago lo antes posible. Sus respuestas nos ayudarán a
enfocar los esfuerzos hacia la conservación de la
calidad del agua y la protección de la ciudad y sus
residentes contra las inundaciones locales.

Sustentabilidad financiera a largo plazo El
Programa de desagüe pluvial de la ciudad
(Stormwater Program) está financiado, en gran parte,
por el Fondo general de la ciudad, donde debe
competir con otras prioridades de la comunidad,
como la seguridad, carreteras y parque públicos. Por
lo tanto, y debido a la naturaleza limitada del fondo
general, este programa ha operado a un nivel de
servicio mínimo, con pocas inversiones en proyectos
esenciales dirigidos a la reducción de riesgos por
inundación y al mantenimiento proactivo de Marina
Lagoon.

Se calcula que las operaciones actuales utilizan
$3 000 000 por año. Sin embargo, se necesita un
adicional de $5 400 000 por año para financiar el
programa de manera sustentable y cumplir los niveles
adecuados de servicio. Esto incluye un adicional de
$600 000 para operaciones y mantenimiento
complementarios, $1 900 000 para el dragado de
Marina Lagoon y $2 900 000 para otros proyectos de
capital y programas importantes.

Para financiar el programa de desagüe pluvial de
forma sustentable, se recomienda una fuente de
ingresos independiente y específica que no compita
con otras prioridades del fondo general y capte el
interés de los propietarios de una manera más
razonable. Se calcula que una cuota mensual de entre
$10 y $16 por hogar promedio podría financiar el
programa.

La ciudad de San Mateo opera y mantiene distintas
instalaciones de desagüe pluvial y realiza acciones
necesarias para evitar inundaciones, conservar la
calidad del agua superficial, fomentar las actividades
recreativas y asegurar el cumplimiento de todos los
requisitos legales. Las instalaciones locales son: Marina Lagoon y otros arroyos y canales; tuberías y sistemas
de bombeo; y dispositivos de recolección de basura.

Las acciones que se llevan a cabo son: operaciones y
mantenimiento; mejoras del capital y planificación
principal; cumplimiento de las medidas ecológicas; y
administración del sistema.

Como la mayoría de las ciudades del país, San Mateo
consideraba al sistema de desagüe pluvial un simple
medio de transporte para el escurrimiento del agua de
lluvia. No obstante, durante los últimos 30 años, las
necesidades de seguridad e higiene ambiental han
puesto a los programas de aguas pluviales a la par de
otros servicios municipales como los sistemas de agua
corriente y alcantarillado. Al igual que estos servicios, la implementación de una fuente de ingresos específica
y sustentable es la forma más justa y confiable de
financiar la inversión de la ciudad en esta
infraestructura fundamental.

Los fondos de esta medida de financiación se
destinarían a continuar con la protección de nuestras
calles contra las inundaciones, garantizar agua limpia para la recreación, restaurar y mantener Marina
Lagoon y proteger este elemento esencial de la ciudad
para las generaciones actuales y futuras.

Los niveles de agua en el extremo sur de Marina Lagoon se han reducido drásticamente debido a los depósitos de lodo, lo cual llevó a la pérdida de profundidad del agua de navegación, a la pérdida de hábitats de la fauna y a la reducción de la capacidad de retención de aguas pluviales, por lo que se redujo también la capacidad de control de las inundaciones de la ciudad.

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CIUDAD DE SAN MATEO
Iniciativa de arroyos limpios y protección contra inundaciones Ficha informativa
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Ciudad de San Mateo - Iniciativa de arroyos limpios y protección contra inundaciones Ficha informativa

Marina Lagoon - La joya de la ciudad Entre
las actividades de administración de las aguas
pluviales en la ciudad de San Mateo, una de ellas
cobró especial importancia: la administración de
Marina Lagoon. La laguna tiene una importante
función en el desagüe de la ciudad, ya que se trata del cuerpo receptor del caudal de la mayor parte de las
aguas pluviales. Además, cumple un rol importante
como servicio recreativo donde se puede realizar
natación, navegación y o tras actividades acuáticas.

Sin embargo, tanto su función de drenaje como su
función recreativa están deteriorándose debido a la
acumulación de lodo y sedimento que causan
problemas en la salud y la navegación. Según un
estudio, dragar Marina Lagoon para recuperar su
estado original costaría hasta $85 000 000,
más que todo el capital que se necesita para otros
servicios de desagüe pluvial. Si no se atiende esta
cuestión, la laguna continuará deteriorándose hasta
dejar de ser un espacio recreativo, la joya de la
ciudad.

Operaciones de rutina
El sistema de aguas pluviales de la ciudad se
compone de 209 kilómetros de desagües pluviales, 32
kilómetros de arroyos y canales de desagüe abiertos,
1 laguna para el control de inundaciones, 9 estaciones
de bombeo y un dique de 3 millas en la bahía. Las
actividades rutinarias de operación y mantenimiento
incluyen la limpieza y reparación de cunetas, tomas
de entrada, sumideros, líneas principales y laterales y emisarios. Las inundaciones se generan en distintas
zonas de la ciudad debido a varios factores, como
sumideros tapados o tuberías que no cumplen con la
capacidad de caudal de agua necesaria, lo que
dificulta la circulación de peatones, bicicletas,
motocicletas, automóviles y vehículos de emergencia.

Otras fallas del sistema
Los equipos de mantenimi ento e ingenieros de la
ciudad han logrado mantener nuestro sistema de
desagüe pluvial de forma eficaz con un presupuesto
escaso durante muchos años. No obstante, gran parte
del sistema no tiene más de 50 años y ya está
alcanzando el límite de vida útil. L as zonas donde se
necesitan arreglos y mejoras son algunos tramos de la
16th Avenue, 9th Avenue, Laurel Creek y Coyote
Point y Detroit Drive. Además, se cuenta con 13
proyectos de prioridad alta que apuntan a la
reducción de las inundaciones en la ciudad.

Protección de la propiedad Desagües pluviales sustentables Protección de la bahía

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Please use the space below to write any reasons why you support or oppose this proposed measure. Also, please describe which issues are most important to you:

This survey has been mailed to a random sample of residents and business owners in the City of San Mateo to gather information and input. This information will help the City make decisions about funding for future stormwater management activities. Please com plete and return this survey as soon as possible. You may take the survey online or mail the completed survey below in the postage-pr epaid return envelope provided. Please return it by November 26, 2021.

Detach Here Fill in Lower Portion, Detach at this Line, and Mail Back in Return Envelope Detach Here Deﬁ nitely YES Probably YES Probably NO De ﬁ nitely NO Residents and business owners within San Mateo may be asked to vote on a local ballot measure as follows. Please indicate your level of support.

CITY OF SAN MATEO OFFICIAL SURVEY
Clean Creeks & Flood Protection Initiative
Now, please read the following statements regarding the proposed Clean Creeks and Flood Protection Initiative ballot measure. For each statement, please indicate whether they make you more or less likely to support the measure:

Much Somewhat Somewhat Much
More More No Less Less
Likely Likely Impact Likely Likely
Survey Instructions:
1) Read each question listed below.
2) Fill in the circle for your response. Please use a
pen and completely fill in the circle.
3) Detach the bottom portion of this sheet
containing your answers.
4) Place the bottom portion of this sheet in the
return envelope and mail (no postage needed).

This survey is being conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the City. All informaƟ on obtained through this process will remain conﬁ denƟ al and only shared with the City in aggregate form.

In order to protect our streets and properties from local ﬂ ooding, and ensure clean water for enjoyment of Marina Lagoon, San Francisco Bay and our local creeks and channels by:
• Maintaining, cleaning, repairing, rehabilitating and operating our stormwater infrastructure; • Keeping trash and other pollutants from ﬂ owing into areas where it can interfere with recreation and harm habitat; • Restoring Marina Lagoon to its original boating depth and managing vegetation growth and other water quality issues. would you support a monthly fee on each property(ies) in the amount of ___________?

2. This measure would help protect the City of San Mateo from local street and property ﬂ ooding by properly maintaining and operating its aging storm drainage infrastructure .....................................

3. This measure would pay for dredging of Marina Lagoon as well as other stormwater improvements

4. This measure would pay for the maintenance of trash capture devices in storm drains which remove trash and pollution before they enter the Bay and our local creeks and channels .................

5. The City plans to address its drainage and water quality challenges in ways that are environmentally sustainable, including green infrastructure, to protect Marina Lagoon ........................................................

6. This measure would be a critical ﬁ rst step in combating the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and more frequent and intense storms.......................................................................................

7. This measure would fund high-priority capital projects designed to protect against local ﬂ ooding and improve water quality .............................................................................................................................

8. This measure would be fully dedicated to stormwater services, and cannot be used for any other reason by the City Council or taken away by county or state government ...........................................

9. This measure would help ensure recreation such as swimming, boating, and other water activities would be safe from unwanted vegetation and other pollutants ...............................................................

10. This measure would also fund Marina Lagoon as a recreational amenity that also serves as a ﬂ ood control facility ..................................................................................................................................................

11. Creating a dedicated, sustainable funding source is the best way to ensure clean water and avoid local ﬂ ooding......................................................................................................................................

SMSW
To complete this survey online please do one of the following:
• visit www.inputlocal.com, enter: SURVEY NAME “SANMATEOSW”, SURVEY CODE ________, or • scan the QR CODE on the right with your phone and follow the instructions.

1. SMSW
ownerid
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Utilice el siguiente espacio para escribir cualquier razón que tenga para apoyar u oponerse a la propuesta. Además, puede explicar cualquier asunto que le parezca relevante:

Se envió por correo esta encuesta, a residentes y propietarios de negocios de la ciudad de San Mateo para obtener información y comentarios. Esta información ayudará a la ciudad a tomar decisiones sobre la financiación de las futuras actividades de admini stración de las aguas pluviales. Complete y envíe esta encuesta lo antes posible. Puede realizarla en línea o enviarla por correo en el sobre de respuesta pagado que recibió. Envíela antes del 26 de Noviembre de 2021.

Corte aqui Cmplete la parte interior, corte en esta linea y enviela por correo en el sobre Corte aqui Deﬁ nitivamente SÍ Probablemente SÍ Probablemente NO De ﬁ nitivamente NO Se les puede pedir a los residentes y propietarios de negocios de San Mateo que voten en una medida electoral local de la siguiente manera. Indique su nivel de apoyo.

ENCUESTA OFICIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SAN MATEO
Lea las siguientes afirmaciones con respecto a la propuesta de ley sobre la iniciativa de arroyos limpios y protección contra inundaciones En cada afirmación indique que tan probable es que apoye la propuesta:

Más Un poco No Un poco Menos
probable más inﬂ uye menos probable
probable probable
Instrucciones para la encuesta:
1) Lea atentamente las preguntas enumeradas más
abajo.
2) Marque el círculo con su respuesta. Utilice un
bolígrafo y rellene todo el círculo.
3) Corte la parte inferior de esta hoja que contiene sus respuestas.
4) Coloque la parte que cortó dentro del sobre que
enviará y llévelo al correo (no page la estampilla).

Esta encuesta la gesƟ ona un tercero imparcial en nombre de la ciudad. Toda la información que se obtenga a través de este proceso será conﬁ dencial y solo se comparƟ rá con la ciudad de forma conjunta.

A ﬁ n de proteger nuestras calles y propiedades de las inundaciones locales, así como de garantizar agua limpia para disfrutar Marina Lagoon, la bahía de San Francisco y nuestros arroyos y canales locales mediante lo siguiente:

2. Esta medida ayudaría a proteger a la ciudad de San Mateo de inundaciones en sus calles y propiedades, ya que mantendría y administraría la infraestructura de alcantarillado pluvial de manera adecuada ......................................................................................................................................

3. Esta medida ayudaría a pagar el dragado de Marina Lagoon y a hacer otras mejoras relacionadas con las aguas pluviales ............................................................................................................................

4. Esta medida cubriría los gastos de mantenimiento de los dispositivos de ﬁ ltrado de basura en las alcantarillas pluviales, que eliminan la basura y los contaminantes antes de que ingresen a la bahía y a nuestros arroyos y canales locales ....................................................................................................

5. Para proteger Marina Lagoon, la ciudad abordará las di ﬁ cultades del desagüe y la calidad del agua de manera sustentable para el medio ambiente, incluida la infraestructura ecológica .........................

6. Esta medida sería un primer paso fundamental para combatir los efectos del cambio climático, como la elevación del nivel del mar y tormentas más frecuentes e intensas ..................................................

7. Esta medida permitiría ﬁ nanciar proyectos de capital de alta prioridad diseñados para brindar protección contra las inundaciones y mejorar la calidad del agua .........................................................

8. Esta propuesta se destinará completamente a los servicios de aguas pluviales. El concejo municipal no podrá utilizarla para ningún otro ﬁ n, ni el gobierno estatal ni del condado podrán eliminarla ........

9. Esta medida ayudaría a garantizar que las actividades recreativas, como la natación, la navegación y otras actividades acuáticas, estén resguardadas de la vegetación indeseada y otros contaminantes ............................................................................................................................................

10. Esta medida ﬁ nanciaría Marina Lagoon como establecimiento recreativo que también actúa como establecimiento de control de las inundaciones ......................................................................................

11. Crear una fuente de ﬁ nanciación exclusiva y sustentable es la mejor manera de garantizar agua limpia y de evitar inundaciones locales ....................................................................................................

SMSW
Elija una de las siguientes opciones para completar esta encuesta en línea:
• visit www.inputlocal.com, e ingrese: SURVEY NAME “SANMATEOSW”, SURVEY CODE ________; o • escanee el código QR de la derecha con su teléfono y siga las instrucciones.

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ownerid
Iniciativa de arroyos limpios y protección contra inundaciones • medidas para evitar que la basura y otros contaminantes ﬂ uyan hacia áreas donde puedan interferir con la recreación o causar daños en el hábitat;
• mantenimiento, limpieza, reparación, rehabilitación y administración de nuestra infraestructura para aguas pluviales; • recuperación de la profundidad de navegación original de la laguna y gestión del crecimiento de la vegetación y de otros problemas relacionados con la calidad del agua,
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Why Am I Receiving This Survey?
Investing in Local Infrastructure
All of us in San Mateo are dependent on our local
storm drainage system to keep our streets, homes,
and property safe from local flooding, primarily
due to seasonal rain storms. However, among the
stormwater management activities in the City of San
Mateo, one has emerged as paramount: stewardship
of Marina Lagoon. As the receiving body of most of
the City’s stormwater flows, Marina lagoon has an
important drainage role and acts as a flood control
basin, ultimately providing protection to properties
and roadways from large winter storms.

In addition, Marina lagoon plays a large role as a
community recreational amenity for scenic walks,
swimming, boating, and other water activities.

However, both the drainage and recreational aspects
are being degraded due to the accumulation of silt and
sediment coming from upstream sources. As a result,
the City of San Mateo is considering proposing a funding measure to help pay for these critical infrastructure
needs, and seeks input from local property owners
on your priorities for restoration and maintenance of
Marina Lagoon, and local flood protection. Please read
the following information, and complete the enclosed
survey. Your answers will help guide our efforts
toward restoring and maintaining Marina Lagoon, and
protecting the City and its residents.

In recognition of the challenges facing Marina Lagoon,
the City of San Mateo conducted an analysis in 2018
showing that a full dredging of Marina Lagoon to its
original state, which has not been done since 1965,
would cost as much as $85 million – more than all other stormwater capital needs combined. Additionally, the
analysis found overall stormwater funding needs are
greater than what is currently available through the
General Fund.

In response to this information, the City is currently
exploring funding options to effectively manage both
Marina Lagoon, and the City’s overall stormwater
system. The included survey questionnaire will help
the City evaluate the community’s priorities regarding
investment in Marina Lagoon and protecting this Beach-going is a popular activity at Marina Lagoon
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Marina Lagoon as an Amenity
and Infrastucture
Marina Lagoon featuers nine miles of waterfront, and
receives most of the City’s stormwater runoff

CITY OF SAN MATEO
Marina Lagoon
Restoration Initiative
Marina Lagoon serves a dual purpose as the City’s
primary flood control basin, while providing local
recreational activities such as scenic strolls, beach
activities, and boating. Marina Lagoon’s function
within the City’s Stormwater infrastructure and as
a recreational attraction comprises an inter-related
system requiring significant resources to excel in its
performance of both functions.
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Challenges Facing Marina
Lagoon
To respond online, or para responder en español, visit www.inputlocal.com and enter code found on front of survey Long-Term Financial Sustainability
The City currently spends approximately $500,000
annually for managing Marina Lagoon, including
operations, maintenance, water quality and vegetation
management; money that comes from the City’s General
Fund where it must compete with many other community
services such as public safetey, roads, and parks. But all this is a losing battle without removing the silt and sediment that has built up over the past five decades. The lack of a dedicated, sustainable funding source is resulting in degradation of Marina Lagoon as a recreational amenity and stormwater infrastructure facility.

A local funding measure would go a long way toward
restoring Marina Lagoon, and protect this critical City feature for current and future generations.

Information Fact Sheet
Funds from a local ballot measure would allow the
City to restore and properly maintain Marina Lagoon.

Following is a list of improvements to Marina Lagoon
that additional funding could provide:
• Vegetation growth management
• Improved water quality due to dredging
• Silt excavation for proper tide gate functionality
• Increased stormwater retention capacity due to dredging • Restoration of navigable water depth for boating and kayaking • Restoration of bird and other wildlife habitat
What Will a Funding Measure
Provide?
Marina Lagoon receives water conveyed from three
of the City’s four main local creeks; Leslie Creek,
Borel Creek, and Laurel Creek, consumating its
role as a stormwater retention and flood control
basin.Tidal gates at the southern and northern
ends of Marina Lagoon act as an inlet and outlet.

In 1964 when the last full dredging was completed,
Marina Lagoon infrastructure provided a navigable
body of water for recreational use, and a wildlife
sanctuary for birds and animals.

However, 40 years have passed since the last
partial dredging in 1981, and both the drainage
and recreational aspects of Marina Lagoon are
being degraded due to the accumulation of silt
and sediment coming from upstream sources and
the Bay, causing other environmental problems
such as algae blooms, water quality, and limited
navigable water depth for boats.

Algae blooms are increasing due to
higher temperatures associated with
climate change
Water levels in the south end of Marina
Lagoon have decreased dramatically
due to silt deposits, resulting in loss
of navigable water depth for boating,
loss of wildlife habitat, and decreased
stormwater retention capacity greatly
reducing the City’s flood control
capacity.

Marina Lagoon drains water from most of the City’s creeks and pipes, providing critical stormwater retention for the City
Marina Lagoon
Restoration Initiative
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Iniciativa de recuperación
de Marina Lagoon

¿Por qué recibo esta encuesta?
Todas las personas de San Mateo dependemos de
nuestro sistema de alcantarillado pluvial local para
proteger nuestras calles, nuestros hogares y nuestras
pertenencias de las inundaciones locales,
principalmente debido a las tormentas de estación.

Sin embarg o, dentro de las actividades de
administración de las aguas pluviales en la ciudad de
San Mateo, una de ellas cobró especial importancia: la
administración de Marina Lagoon. La laguna tiene
una importante función en el desagüe de la ciudad, ya
que se trata del cuerpo receptor del caudal de la
mayor parte de las aguas pluviales y actúa como
cuenca para controlar las inundaciones y, en última
instancia, protege las propiedades y las carreteras de
las grandes tormentas invernales.

Además, Marina Lagoon cumple un rol importante
como servicio recreativo comunitario donde se
pueden realizar pintorescas caminatas, natación,
navegación y otras actividades acuáticas. Sin
embargo, tanto su función de drenaje como su
función recreativa están deteriorándose debido a la
acumulación de lodo y sedimento que proviene de
fuentes río arriba. Como consecuencia, la ciudad de
San Mateo está pensando en proponer una medida de
financiamiento para ayudar a pagar estas necesidades
de infraestructura fundamentales y busca conocer la
opinión de los propietarios locales sobre sus
prioridades en cuanto a la recuperación y el
mantenimiento de Marina Lagoon y a la protección
local contra las inundaciones. Lea la siguiente
información y complete la encuesta que se adjunta.

Sus respuestas ay udarán a guiar nuestros esfuerzos
para recuperar y mantener la laguna Marina y para
proteger a la ciudad y sus residentes.

Ir a la playa es una actividad popular en
Marina Lagoon.

Marina Lagoon como
establecimiento e infraestructura
Marina Lagoon cumple un doble fin, ya que es la
principal cuenca para el control de las inundaciones
de la ciudad y, al mismo tiempo, ofrece actividades
recreativas locales, como caminatas pintorescas,
actividades de playa y navegación. La función de
Marina Lagoon dentro de l a infraestructura pluvial
de la ciudad y como atracción recreativa comprende
un sistema interrelacionado que requiere de muchos
recursos para poder cumplir con sus dos funciones de
manera correcta.

Marina Lagoon tiene una orilla de nueve millas y
recibe la mayor parte del agua de escorrentía de la ciudad

Inversión en infraestructura local
Tras reconocer las dificultades que atraviesa Marina
Lagoon, la ciudad de San Mateo llevó a cabo un
análisis en 2018, a parti r del cual se demostró que
dragar por completo la laguna para recuperar su
estado original, lo cual no se ha hecho desde 1965,
costaría $85 millones, más que todas las demás
necesidades de capital para aguas pluviales
combinadas. Además, a partir del análi sis se
determinó que los fondos que se necesitan para
invertir en las aguas pluviales son mayores que el
monto que está disponible actualmente a través del
fondo general.

Como respuesta a esta información, la ciudad está
explorando opciones de financiamien to para
administrar de manera eficaz tanto Marina Lagoon
como el sistema general de aguas pluviales de la
ciudad. La encuesta que incluimos ayudará a la
ciudad a evaluar las prioridades de la comunidad en
relación con las inversiones en Marina Lagoon y en su
protección.

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Iniciativa de recuperación
de Marina Lagoon
Ficha informativa
Las dificultades que
atraviesa Marina Lagoon

Marina Lagoon recibe el agua que drena de la mayoría de los riachuelos y las tuberías de la ciudad, por lo que constituye un sistema de retención de aguas pluviales fundamental para la ciudad.

Marina Lagoon recibe el agua proveniente de tres
de los cuatro riachuelos p rincipales de la ciudad
(los riachuelos Leslie, Borel y Laurel), por lo que
consuma su función como cuenca de retención de
aguas pluviales y de control de inundaciones. Las
compuertas de marea en los extremos norte y sur
de la laguna actúan como entrada y salida. En
1964, cuando se llevó a cabo el último dragado
completo, la infraestructura de Marina Lagoon
ofrecía un cuerpo de agua navegable para uso
recreativo y un santuario de vida silvestre para
aves y animales.

No obstante, ya han pasado 40 años desde su
último dragado parcial en 1981, y tanto su función
de drenaje como su función recreativa se están
deteriorando debido a la acumulación de lodo y
sedimento que proviene de fuentes río arriba y de
la bahía, lo cual genera otros problemas
ambientales, como la proliferación de algas, el
deterioro de la calidad del agua y la limitación de
la profundidad del agua para navegar.

Sustentabilidad financiera a largo
plazo
En la actualidad, la ciudad invierte aproximadamente
$500 000 al año en la administración de Marina
Lagoon, lo cual incluye operaciones, mantenimiento y
administración de la calidad del agua y la vegetación.

Este dinero proviene del fondo general de la ciudad,
donde debe competir con muchos otros servicios
comunitarios, como la seguridad pública, las
carreteras y los parques. Pero todo está destinado a
fracasar si no se elimina el lodo y el sedimento que se acumuló en las últimas cinco décadas. La falta de una
fuente de financiación exclusiva y sostenible está
llevando al deterioro de la laguna co mo
establecimiento recreativo y de infraestructura para
las aguas pluviales.

Una medida de financiamiento local podría contribuir
mucho a la recuperación de la laguna y a la
protección de este atractivo fundamental de la ciudad
para las generaciones actuales y futuras.
¿Qué garantizará una
medida de financiamiento?
Los fondos provenientes de una medida electoral
local le permitirían a la ciudad recuperar y mantener
Marina Lagoon de manera adecuada. La siguiente es
una lista de mejoras en la laguna que el
financiamiento adicional podría ayudar a garantizar:
• Administración del crecimiento de la vegetación.
• Mejora de la calidad del agua gracias al dragado.
• Excavación del lodo para mejorar el funcionamiento de las compuertas de marea.
• Mayor capacidad de retención de las aguas pluviales gracias al dragado.
• Recuperación de la profundidad del agua para poder navegar en bote y hacer kayak.
• Recuperación del hábitat para aves y otros tipos de fauna.

Los niveles de agua en el extremo sur de Marina Lagoon
se han reducido drásticamente debido a los depósitos de lodo, lo cual llevó a la pérdida de profundidad del agua de navegación, a la pérdida de hábitats de la fauna y a la reducción de la capacidad de retención de aguas
pluviales, por lo que se redujo también la capacidad de control de las inundaciones de la ciudad.

La proliferación de algas ha
aumentado debido a las altas
temperaturas relacionadas con
el cambio climático.

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Please use the space below to write any reasons why you support or oppose this proposed measure. Also, please describe which issues are most important to you:

Please complete and return this survey as soon as possible. You may take the survey online or mail the completed survey below in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. Please return it by November 26, 2021.

Detach Here Fill in Lower Portion, Detach at this Line, and Mail Back in Return Envelope Detach Here Definitely YES Probably YES Probably NO Definitely NO Residents and business owners within San Mateo may be asked to vote on a local ballot measure as follows. Please indicate your level of support.

CITY OF SAN MATEO OFFICIAL SURVEY
Marina Lagoon Restoration Initiative
Now, please read the following statements regarding the proposed Marina Lagoon Restoration Initiative ballot measure. For each statement, please indicate whether they make you more or less likely to support the measure:

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This survey is being conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the City. All information obtained through this process will remain confidential and only shared with the City in aggregate form.

In order to continue to protect and invest in Marina Lagoon as a community amenity for scenic enjoyment, beach-going, boating, and other water activities for future generations by:
• Managing vegetation growth and other water quality issues; and • Increasing stormwater retention and flood control capacity by dredging silt and sediments; and • Restoring Marina Lagoon to a water depth that supports boating, recreation, and storm flows; would you support an annual assessment on each property(ies) in the amount of ___________, collected on the property tax bill?

2. This measure would pay for some of the dredging of Marina Lagoon to restore the channel to its original boating water depth .............................................................................................................................

3. This measure would help fund the annual maintenance effort to keep Marina Lagoon clean and safe for boating, swimming, and other water activities .................................................................................................

4. This measure would provide increased flood control capacity in Marina Lagoon, protecting our streets and properties from local flooding ...........................................................................................................................

5. The City plans to install trash capture devices in storm drains which remove trash and pollution before they enter Marina Lagoon and San Francisco Bay. ........................................................................................

6. This measure would be a critical first step in combating the effects of climate change on Marina Lagoon, where lower water levels and increased temperatures are increasing the frequency of algae blooms .........

7. This measure may not be enough to fully fund Marina Lagoon dredging work; a separate stormwater fee may be needed to fund this important work along with other stormwater management challenges ..............

8. The City plans to address its drainage and water quality challenges in ways that are environmentally sustainable, including green infrastructure, to protect Marina Lagoon ...........................................................

9. This measure would be fully dedicated to the restoration and maintenance of Marina Lagoon, and could not be used for any other reason by the City Council or taken away by county or state government ...........

10. This measure would include rates tiered by proximity to Marina Lagoon (frontage, walkable, others) .........

11. This measure would help ensure safe, clean, healthy water in the creeks flowing through San Mateo to Marina Lagoon and the Bay, now and for future generations .................................................................... ownerid
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Utilice el siguiente espacio para escribir cualquier razón que tenga para apoyar u oponerse a la propuesta. Además, puede explicar cualquier asunto que le parezca relevante:

Se envió por correo esta encuesta, a residentes y propietarios de negocios de la ciudad de San Mateo para obtener información y comentarios. Esta información ayudará a la ciudad a tomar decisiones sobre la financiación de la futura recuperación de Marina Lagoon y los servicios de mantenimiento. Complete y envíe esta encuesta lo antes posible. Puede llenarla en línea o enviarla por correo en el sobre de respuesta pagado que recibió. Envíela antes del 26 de noviembre de 2021.

Corte aquí Complete la parte inferior, corte en esta línea y envíela por correo en el sobre Corte aquí Se les puede pedir a los residentes y propietarios de negocios de San Mateo que voten en una medida electoral local de la siguiente manera. Indique su nivel de apoyo.

ENCUESTA OFICIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SAN MATEO
Iniciativa de recuperación de Marina Lagoon
Lea las siguientes afirmaciones con respecto a la propuesta de ley de restauración de Marina Lagoon. En cada afirmación indique que tan probable es que apoye la propuesta:

Instrucciones para la encuesta:
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Esta encuesta la gestiona un tercero imparcial en nombre de la ciudad. Toda la información que se obtenga a través de este proceso será confidencial y solo se compartirá con la ciudad de forma conjunta.

Para continuar protegiendo Marina Lagoon e invirtiendo en el servicio comunitario para disfrutar del lugar, ir a la playa, navegar y realizar otras actividades acuáticas para futuras generaciones por medio de:
• el mantenimiento del crecimiento de la vegetación y otras cuestiones de calidad del agua; y • el aumento de la retención del agua de lluvia y la capacidad de control de inundaciones con el dragado de lodo y sedimentos; y • la restitución de una profundidad en la laguna que sea suficiente para la navegación, recreación y soportar el caudal de lluvia; ¿Le gustaría financiar una evaluación anual de cada propiedad(es) por el monto de____, que se obtendrá del impuesto inmobiliario?

2. Esta medida pagaría una parte del dragado de Marina Lagoon para devolverle al canal la profundidad original para la navegación ..............................................................................................................................

3. Esta medida ayudaría a financiar el mantenimiento anual de la limpieza y seguridad en la navegación, natación y otras actividades acuáticas en Marina Lagoon .............................................................................

4. Esta medida permitiría una mejor capacidad de control de las inundaciones en Marina Lagoon, lo que protegería las calles y propiedades de inundaciones locales .........................................................................

5. En las alcantarillas, la ciudad planea instalar dispositivos de filtrado de basura y elementos que contaminan antes de que ingresen en Marina Lagoon y la bahía de San Francisco.....................................

6. Esta medida sería un primer paso fundamental para combatir los efectos del cambio climático en Marina Lagoon,donde el bajo nivel de agua y las temperaturas elevadas aumentan la proliferación de algas ........

7. Esta propuesta podría no ser suficiente para financiar por completo el dragado de Marina Lagoon; es posible que se necesite una tarifa adicional para financiar este importante trabajo junto con otros problemas en el control del caudal de lluvia ....................................................................................................

8. Para proteger Marina Lagoon, la ciudad abordará las dificultades del desagüe y la calidad del agua de manera sustentable para el medio ambiente, incluida la infraestructura ecológica .......................................

9. Esta propuesta se destinará completamente a la restauración y mantenimiento de Marina Lagoon. El concejo municipal no podrá utilizarla para ninguna otra razón, ni el gobierno estatal o del condado podrán eliminarla ......

10. Esta medida podría incluir tarifas escalonadas según proximidad a Marina Lagoon (por frente, peatonal, otros) .

11. This measure would help ensure safe, clean, healthy water in the creeks flowing through San Mateo to Marina Lagoon and the Bay, now and for future generations .................................................................... ownerid
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 28 Section Name: PUBLIC HEARING File ID: 22-5867 TO: City Council
FROM: Drew Corbett, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Community Development Department
MEETING DATE: March 21, 2022
SUBJECT:
330 Villa Terrace – Property Owner Appeal of Relocation Benefits RECOMMENDATION:

Deny the appeal and uphold the notice to pay relocation benefits to the tenant who resides at 330 Villa Terrace due to unlawful substandard living conditions pursuant to San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 7.50 “Property Owner Obligations with Respect to Tenants Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard Units.” BACKGROUND:

History:

The subject property is currently developed with a single-family dwelling, a detached accessory dwelling unit, and an accessory storage structure. City records show that in 1992 the accessory storage structure (identified as “Unit A” in this report and attachments), which had previously been illegally converted to a residential unit, was converted back to an accessory storage structure. Therefore, Unit A may only be used for storage and similar accessory uses. There is currently one tenant residing in Unit A, and neither the use nor the previous residential unit modifications to the structure are permitted. The monthly rent is $1,695. According to the property owner this tenant has resided in Unit A for six (6) years.

On January 27, 2022, Code Enforcement received a complaint of a raw sewage leak outside of Unit A. Code Enforcement Officer II (CEO) Kristen Aiu immediately responded to the site to inspect the exterior and interior of the structure. During the inspection CEO Aiu observed the following conditions:
The interior of the storage structure had been converted to habitable space without City approval. The alterations included the addition of a bathroom and kitchen with plumbing, mechanical, and electrical improvements. The electrical system was determined to be an immediate hazard due to hazardous wiring in the main electrical box. This required immediate repair by a licensed electrician and the work has been completed with a permit. Interior walls are deteriorated especially in the bathroom where moisture has caused mold, rot, and decay of the floor and walls.
There were no working smoke detectors or carbon monoxide alarms. The interior ceiling is damaged and sagging in various places due to water intrusion from the leaking roof. The exterior of the structure was severely dilapidated and contained dry rot sewage residue around the sewer clean out.

City Response:

Due to the immediate hazardous conditions of the electrical panel, the property owner hired a licensed electrician to make repairs. A permit was obtained from the City and that work was finalized on February 28, 2022. While the urgent electrical repair was taking place, CEO Aiu researched City and San Mateo County property records and discovered that Unit A is not a legal dwelling unit and therefore would need to go through the established development review and permitting process to have a third dwelling unit on the property. Considering the requirements involved with the development review 572 of 662

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process, permitting process, and correcting the substandard conditions, staff determined that the structure could not foreseeably be brought into code compliance within 90 days from the date of an order to vacate. Therefore, the tenant would be considered permanently displaced due to the substandard living conditions and would be eligible for relocation benefits.

On February 14, 2022, a notice was issued to the property owner declaring the substandard conditions and ordering Unit A to be vacated by no later than February 28, 2022. Included in that notice, pursuant to San Mateo Municipal Code (SMMC) sections 7.50.090(a), the Property Owner was ordered to pay the tenant for permanent relocation in the following amounts:

1. The HUD rate for a one-bedroom unit in San Mateo County is $2,923 x 3 = $8,769.

2. Actual moving costs and related expenses not to exceed $1,000 to be paid within 60 days of receipt of expenses.

3. In addition, an immediate vacation allowance in the amount of $1,000 because the tenant received fewer than 30 days advanced notice before being displaced pursuant to SMMC section 7.50.090(d).

Appeal:

The property owner has appealed the tenant relocation payments asserting the tenant will not be deemed displaced pursuant to SMMC 7.50.030(b)(6) since the property owner has offered a replacement dwelling with the same accommodations, size, and rent, located in Redwood City.

Analysis:

In accordance with SMMC 7.50.030, the tenant shall be eligible for relocation payments from a property owner if the tenant household is displaced from its dwelling or room due to the City's code enforcement activities. Specifically, SMMC

7.50.030(a)(2) states that the tenant household shall vacate its dwelling or room (whether or not the property owner requires vacation) after the City has issued a notice to vacate, notice to abate life-threatening condition, or declaration of substandard condition covering that dwelling or room. SMMC 7.50.030(b)(6) states that the tenant shall not be deemed displaced due to code enforcement activities if the property owner offers, in writing, to move the tenant household immediately into a replacement dwelling or room in the same building or complex, allowing the owner to waive the relocation payments.

The replacement dwelling offered by the appellant does not comply with this requirement, as it is in Redwood City, and not in the same building or complex. Further, the tenant has informed CEO Aiu that she does not agree to this offer from the property owner. According to SMMC section 7.50.030, the tenant is displaced, is eligible for relocation benefits in the form monetary compensation or a dwelling in the same building or complex, and neither of which have been offered or provided by the property owner. Therefore, staff recommends the appeal be denied and for tenant relocation benefits be provided to the tenant according to City requirements.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no budget impact related to this report. If Council finds that City funds should be used to provide relocation benefits to the tenant, the money would be allocated from the Emergency Relocation Assistance Fund that was established to advance tenant assistance in urgent situations and then billed to the property owner.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

This appeal is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)

NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.

ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Warning Letter to Abate Public Nuisance and Declaration of Substandard Conditions and Notice to Vacate Att 2 – Written Appeal, Documentary Evidence, and potential witnesses from property owner Att 3 – Code Enforcement Case Notes
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Att 4 – Site Photos
Att 5 – Potential Witnesses

STAFF CONTACT
Kristin Aiu, Code Enforcement Officer II
[email protected]
(650) 522-7152
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Building Division (650) 522‐7172 ∙ Code Enforcement Division (650) 522‐7150 Housing Division (650) 522‐7220 ∙ Planning Division (650) 522‐7212 ∙ General (650) 522‐7200

02/14/2022
WARNING LETTER TO ABATE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
AND DECLARATION OF A SUBSTANDARD DWELLING CONDITIONAND
NOTICE TO VACATE

This notice is part of the ongoing Code Enforcement case for your property located at 330 VILLA TER in San Mateo, California. As outlined in the previous notice 01/27/2022, the City of San Mateo Code Enforcement received a complaint regarding violations of the San Mateo Municipal Code (SMMC) existing on your property. Based on that information, Code Enforcement Staff conducted an inspection of the property on 01/27/2022, specifically the building identified on the property as Unit A. In addition to the inspection, I have reviewed the permit historical records of the property and have determined that the structure identified as Unit A is not permitted for habitable use. This is a formal notice from the City of San Mateo to correct the violations.

Substandard Conditions:
 Prohibited occupancy of an accessory structure.
 Unpermitted construction/alterations of the accessory structure include plumbing, electrical, and mechanical (the structure is identified on the site as Unit A).

Required Corrections and Compliance Date:

Because this structure is not a permitted habitable space and the steps necessary to legalize it as such will take longer than 90 days, the City of San Mateo hereby orders that the accessory structure be vacated no later than 4:00pm on Monday, February 28, 2022. Once this structure has been vacated it shall remain vacant until such time that it can be legalized as permitted dwelling unit.

Enclosed is an informational planning application packet outlining the process to add a lawful third dwelling on your property.

If you choose not to legalize this structure as a dwelling unit, no later than March 14, 2021 you must apply for all necessary permits to restore the structure back to the last permitted use as a “storage structure only”

Whichever option you choose, there is a specified process that must be followed to obtain the necessary permits. Please let me know which option you choose, and I will be happy to provide you with guidance on the required process.

CITY OF SAN MATEO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

330 W. 20
th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
MICHAUD TERRY A & LUCIA KIM TRS
1107 SOUTH B STREET
SAN MATEO, CA. 94401
CASE: CE‐2022‐000006
APN: 032 161 050
Address: 330 VILLA TER
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Building Division (650) 522‐7172 ∙ Code Enforcement Division (650) 522‐7150 Housing Division (650) 522‐7220 ∙ Planning Division (650) 522‐7212 ∙ General (650) 522‐7200

Property‐Owner Obligations with Respect to Tenant Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard Units:

Under section 7.50.090 (a) and (d) of the SMMC, the tenant living in the accessory structure is entitled to permanent relocation (“Permanent Displacement”) payments equal to three times the current monthly HUD rate for a one‐bedroom unit in San Mateo County, as follows:

1. The HUD rate for a one‐bedroom unit in San Mateo County is $2,923 x 3 = $8,769

2. An Immediate vacation allowance of $1,000 because the tenant received fewer than 30 days’ advanced notice before being displaced.

3. Actual moving costs and related expenses not to exceed $1,000.

Total amount due to the tenant immediately: $9,769

Total due within 60 days: Reimbursement for actual moving costs and related expenses not to exceed $1,000.

Written Appeal (SMMC 7.50.100(a)):

1. A property owner or tenant household may contest a decision, order, or determination regarding relocation payments or a notice of penalty or fine assessed this chapter by submitting an appeal in writing together with the appeal fee listed in the City’s fee schedule.

The appeal shall set forth the factual basis for disputing the decision, order, or determination.

2. Appeals must be addressed to the Director, and must be received within ten (10) days of the date appearing on the decision, order, or determination regarding relocation benefits or the notice of penalty or fine. A copy of the appeal must be provided by the appellant to any tenant household(s) or property owner(s) directly affected by the appeal on or by the same date that the appeal is received by the Director.

Applicable Code Section:

SMMC 7.14 Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 404.4.4 Prohibited Occupancy):

Kitchens and uninhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

SMMC 7.14 Property Maintenance Code (IPMC 102.3) and California Health & Safety Code 17920.3 (n):

Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure or change of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the latest edition of the California Building Code(s).

SMMC 7.16.030 Public nuisances adversely affecting the public peace and safety (b):

All buildings and alteration of buildings, or parts thereof, made or erected in violation of City ordinances or any applicable County, State, or Federal laws prescribing the manner and materials for the construction or alteration, including construction without required permits.

Permits required SMMC 23.07.010, SMMC 23.06.070

Pursuant to SMCC §1.10, Administrative Citations: Each and every day a violation of this code exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense. Each section of the code violated constitutes a separate violation for any day at issue. However, the issuances of the administrative citations are not the exclusive remedy.

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Building Division (650) 522‐7172 ∙ Code Enforcement Division (650) 522‐7150 Housing Division (650) 522‐7220 ∙ Planning Division (650) 522‐7212 ∙ General (650) 522‐7200

In addition to administrative penalties, the City may assess administrative costs against the violator.

The administrative costs may include any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the matter, including, but not limited to, code enforcement staff and associated indirect costs, costs of inspection, investigation, attorneys’ fees. All administrative penalties and costs shall be borne by the owner of the property and the cost thereof shall be a lien upon and against the property and such lien shall continue in existence until the same shall be paid.

Sincerely,

Kristen Aiu
Code Enforcement Officer II
(650) 522‐7152
[email protected]

CC: Street File
Tenants
Attachments: Permit 21185
Planning application packet
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BUILDING BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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TIMOTHY S. O'HARA

ATTORNEYAT LAW
161 1 Borel Place, Suite 6
San Mateo, CA 94402-3504
Telephone (650) 212-1800
e-mail : [email protected]
March15,2022
RE: Appeal of Decision to Pay Relocation Costs to Occupant APPELLANT: Terry Michaud
OCCUPANT: Martha O'Brien
ADDRESS: 330 Villa Terrace, San Mateo
DATE OF HEARING: March 21, 2022,7:00PM.

SUBJECT: Appellant's Exhibit List
Mr. Michaud offers the following exhibits in evience:

I . Municipal Code Section 5.50.030 (relevant parts)

2. Offer to Move Tenant to a Replacement Dwelling dated February 16,2022

3. 24 Photos of replacement dwelling at 65 Hemlock, Apt. 14, Redwood City

4. Municipal Code Section 7.50.090 (relevant part)

5. l,tUD Fair Market Rent FY 2022 San Francisco, CA

6. Quick Summary of Comparable Properties( 19 pages)
Respectfully submiued,
Timothy S. O'Hara
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Encl.
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7.50.030 Tenant eligibility for relocation payments.
(a) A tenant household shall be eligible for relocation payments from a property owner under ifthe tenant household is displaced from its dwelling or room due to the City's code enforcernent activities. For purposes of , a tenant household shall be deemed to be displaced from its dwelling or room due to code enforcement activities in either of the following circumstances:

1. The tenant household receives a notice from the property owner requiring the household to vacate or quit the dwelling or room at any time after the city or a court has issued a notice to vacate, notice to abate life-threatening condition or a declaration of substandard condition covering that dwelling or room; or

2. The tenant household vacates its dwelling or room (whether or not the property owner requires vacation) after (a) the city or a court has issued a notice to vacate, notice to abate life-threatening condition, or declaration of substandard condition covering that dwelling or room, and (b) the abatement period has expired without correction of the noncomplying condition (if a time period to abate the noncomplying condition is specified in such notice or declaration and the City or court does not order earlier vacation).
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, a tenant homehold shall not be deemed displaced due to code enforcement activities in any of the following cases:

6. The property owner offers, in writing, to move the tenant household immediately into a replacement dwelling or room in the same building or complex , and all of the following are true: (a) the replacement dwelling or room comparable in size, condition and amenities to the formerly occupied dwelling or room; (b) the replacement dwelling or room complies with all applicable zontng, building and housing codes; (c) the replacement rent is no greater than the rent charged for the formerly occupied dwelling or room; and (d) the offer was made prior to the time the tenant household has taken definitive steps to move: or
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OFFER TO MOVE TENANT TO A REPLACEMENT DWEIIING
This Offer to immediately move you to a Replacement Dwelling is made effective February L6,2022 by Terry Michaud and Lucia Kim, Trustees and Marc A. Rochette, co-owner, hereinafter ("Owners") to Martha Obrien, Tenant.

WHEREAS, the Owners, owners of the property at 330 Villa Terrace, San Mateo, california have received a notice to abate a public nuisance, declaration of a substandard dwelling condition, and notice to vacate the separate cottage you now occupy; WHEREAS, the unit you now occupy (Unit A) is approximately 350 sq. feet, containing one bedroom, a bath, and a kitchen having a 24 inch gas stove (approx..) but no separate dining area, and no parking on site which you rent on a month-to-month basis for $1,645.00 payable in advance;
wHEREAS, the Owners own a 650 sq. ft. (approx..) unit in a security building at 65 Hemlock street, unit 14, Redwood city, which is in a better condition and which has one bedroom, a bath and a kitchen having a 30 inch (approx..) electric stove with a separate dining area, and which includes a separate covered carport;
wHEREAS, the unit on Hemrock compries with a[ appricabre zoning, buirding and housing codes;
WHEREAS the Municipal code of the city of san Mateo requires relocation payments if an offer of a comparable unit, on comparable terms is not offered (section 7.50.030) and requires the right to reoccupancy under certain conditions (Section 7.50.0g0); THEREFoRE the owners hereby offer to immediately move you to 65 Hemlock street, Unit 14, Redwood City on the following terms:

1. You immediately surrender possession of unit A at 330 villa Terrace and agree to lease unit 14 at 65 Hemlock for a period of 6 months at the rental rate of g1,G45 per month payable in advance commencing immediately;

2. owners agree to reimburse you for your relocation expenses according to proof in an amount not to exceed Sj.,000.00;

3. The Owners and you hereby agree that displacement from the unit at 330 Villa Terrace will be permanent, and you waive any right under Municipal Code Section

7.50.080 to reoccupy the unit at 330 Villa Terrace;

4. You may elect to receive a refund of your $1,000 security deposit or to have it applied to the $1,000 security deposit for Unit 14 at 655 Hemlock;

5. Mutual Waiver & Release. The Owners and Martha Obrien mutually agree to a full and final release of all claim and defenses and as a further consideration and inducement for thissettlement, agreetowaive the provisions of Ca liforn ia CivilCode section 1542, which provides asfollows:
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A GENERAL RETEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CTAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR

RETEASING PARW DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER

FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RETEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOUTD HAVE MATERIAI.TY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITHTHE DEBTOR OR RETEASED PARTY.
6 General Conditions.

Final Asreement. The Owners and Martha Obrien acknowledge that (1) this Agreement constitutes the full and entire Agreement between them hereto; (2) its reductiontofinal form is the result ofgood faith negotiations between the parties through their respective l(€alcounsel and each party hereto has cooperated in the drafting and preparation of theAgreement; (3) said counsel has carefully reviewed and examined thisAgreement for execution bysaid parties; (4)anystatute or rule of construction that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.

Bindins Apreement. This Agreement and the releases set forth herein shall be binding upon and for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, devisees, executors, affiliates, representatives, assigns, officers, directors, partners, agents and employees.

Modifications. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a written instrument executed by allthe parties to th is Agreement.

No Assisnment. The Parties each warrant and represent that they are the onlypersons or entities having any interest in any ofthe matters herein released and that none of such cla ims, causes of action, costs or demands or a ny part thereof have been assigned, granted, ortransferred in anywayto anyother person, entity or third party and that no third party has any lien against, interest in, or has asserted any rights to any ofthe claims or causes of action released by a ny ofthe Parties tothis Agreement a nd that each party to this Agreement has fu ll authority and ability to settle, resolve, and dismiss lts respective claims.

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6.7. Aoolicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the laws ofthe State of Californ ia.

Jurisdiction.TheSan Mateo Cou ntysuperiorCourtshallhavejurisdiction over th e parties to enforce the settlement until performance in full of the terms of the settlement pursuant toCodeof Civil Procedure section 664.6.

Counteroarts. This Agreement may be executed in counter-parts with the same effect as if alloriginal signatures were placed on one document, and which, when taken together, shall constitute one original Agreement.

Effective Date. The Parties hereto deem this Agreement to be effective as of the date that the Agreement isfullyexecuted by all Parties.

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6.9. Facsimile Cooies of Sienatures. Facsimile copies and/or scanned signatures to thisAgreement willbetreated as an originalsignature and will havethesame effect as an original signatu re.

6.10. ReoresentationofAuthoritv. ThePartiesheretowarrantandguaranteethat each person who signs this Agreement on behalfofthe person/s orentity appearing above such signature has been duly authorized and has full authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the person/s or entity appearing above such signature and fullybind that partyto the terms and obligations of this Agreement.

6.11. Severabilitv. ln the event that, at any time after the execution of this ABreement, any portion or provision of it isfound to be illegal, invalid, unenforceable, non-binding, orotherwise without legalforce oreffect, the remaining portion(s) will remain in force and be fully binding.

6.12 Attornevs' Fees. The Parties waive and release each other from any claims for attorney's fees and costs against the otherarising out ofor in connection with the issues identified above. lf either party shall bring an action or proceeding against the other party to enforce a nyoftheterms ofthas Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable atlomcys, fees and costs.

7. This offer shall expire at the close of busines s on February 23, 2022.

So Agreed and Accepted:

Owners Tenant
By: By:

Terry Michaud, Trustee Martha Obrien
By:

Lucia Kim, Trustee
By:

Marc A, Rochette, Co-Owner
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6O-DAY NOTICE TO VAGATE UNDER A NO.FAULT TERMINATION
or Properties Subject to Just Cause Eviction Requirements NOTE: This form is used by a residential property manager or landlord of a property subiect to Just Cause evictaon requirements when the landlord is.terminating a month-to-month rental agreement or the occupancy of a tenant paying renl under an expired lease, and the tenant has resided in the property for one year or more, io teiminate the tdnjnci under a just cause no-fault eviction and require the ten^nt to vacate. [Calif. Civil Code g1946.2] DAf E: 2124 ,2022 , at
To Tenant: Martha Obrien
S n Mateo California.

Items left blank or unchecked are not applicable.

FACTS:
are a Tenant under a rental or expired lease a greement dated nMa

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California,entered into bv Martha oOrien as the Tenant.andTerrv Michfrrd aregarding r6al estate refenedndK ML , as the Landlord, Unit

NOTICE' '

2. This notice is intended as at least a sixty.(60) day notice prior to lermination of your month-to monlh tenancy.3. You are the Tenant ofa property requiring lust cause" to terminate the tenancy. Reason for no-iiuttlust cause termination:3.1 - Landlord or their spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildrei, parents or granOpiiinti lntenO io ocdupythe premises.

3.2 Withdrawal of the premises from the rental market.
1 9 I The premises is unfit for habitation as determined by a oovemment agency and lhrouqh no fault ot Tenant.3.4 . Landlord intends to demolish or substantially renovjte t-tre properiy.

4. On or before 20_, a date at least sixty (60) days after service of this notice , you will vacateand deliver possession of the prem ises to Landlord or

5. Rents due and payable by you prior to the

5.1 Monthly rent of $_,
date to vacate include
due 20_; and

5.2 Prorated rent of $_ through the date to vacate, due _ , ZO-. ($ ) and is to be made:
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dlord's waiver of the payment of rent for the llnal month before becoming due Date: i.- -?/ ,20 Zz--
Landlord/Ag ent: Timothy S. O'Hara DRE #

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ackn^owledges the prior receipt of g_ as your security deposit.b.l Wrthln.21 d,ays after you vacate, Landlord v ill furnish you with a ltiritteh statement and exolanation of anvdeductrons trom the deposit and a refund of the remaining amount. [Calif. Civil Code S1950.5(g)(1)]6.2 Landlord may deduct only those amounts necessary to: - a. Reimburse for Tenant defaults in rental payments;
b. Repairdamages to the premises c€used by Tenant (ordinary wear and tear excluded); c. Clean the premises, if necessary; and
d. Reimburse for Tenant loss, damage or excessive wear and tear on furnishings provided to Tenant.

7. Tenant is entitled to relocation assistance when the tenancy is terminated for no-fault just cause. Relocation assistance is equal to one month's rent

7.1 r as a direct payment

7.2 Z in exchange for Lan

8. Landlord may show the leased premises to prospective tenants during normal business hours by first giving you written notice at least 24 hours in advance of the entry. The notice will be given to you in person, by leaving-a cofy with an occupant of suitable age and discretion, or by leaving the notice on or under your entry door. 9 Please contact the undersigned to arrange a time to review the condition of the premises before you vacate.

10. If you fail to vacate and deliver po-ssession of the premises by the date set for you to vacate, legal proceedings may be initiated to regain possession of the premises and to recover rent owed, trebl6 damages, costs-anii attorney-fees. '

11. State law permils formerTenants to rectaim.abandoned personal property left at the former address of the Tenant, subject to certain conditions. You may or may not be able to reclaim property without incurring additional costs, dependind on the cost of storing the property and the length of time beiore it is reclaimed. ln geneial, these costs will b; loweithe sooner you contact your former Landlord after being notified that property belonging to you was lefl behind after you moved out.

Sigr ature:
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Address: 1611 Borel Place San Mateo. CA
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FORM s69-2 o2-?0 02020 RPI
- Realty Publications, lnc., P.O. BOX 5707, RIVERSIDE, CA 92517 Phone: 65G212-1800 Call:
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7.50.090 Amount of relocation payments.
(a) Permanent Displacement. An eligible tenant household that will experience permanent displacanent as defined above shall receive a monetary relocation payment fiom the property owner equal to three times the current monthly United States Departrnent of Housing and Urban Development (H[ID) Fair Market Rent for a unit of comparable size and type to the dwelling or room from which the displacement occurs, plus a payment not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for actual moving costs and related expenses incurred by the tenant household and substantiated by reasonably probative documentation. The property owner shall treat any non- complying dwelling or room that does not have one or more separate bedrooms as ar "efficiency unit" for pwposes of determining the applicable HUD Fair Mmket Rent and calculating the required monetary relocation payment on that basis. ln addition, the tenant household is entitled to a refund and/or accounting for any security deposit held by the property owner pursuant to . For
purposes of , ''HUD Fair Market Rent" means the amount specified in the schedule of Fair Market Rents for existing housing published by the U.S. Deparhnent of Housing and Urban Development under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, applicable to the City of San Mateo and current as of the date the City or court issues the notice to vacate, notice to abate life-tlreatening condition, or declaration of substandard condition.
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FY 2022 Fern MRRrrr Rerur
Docu M E NTATrolt SysrEM
The FY 2022 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area FMRs for All Bedroom Sizes
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Fina! FY 2022 &. Final FY 2021 FMRS By Unit Bedrooms
Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Fou r-BedroomYear FY 2022 FMR
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$2,631
$2,923
$3,198
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$4,473
$4,97o
San Mateo County, CA is part of the San Franclsco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, which consists of the following counties: Marin County, CA; San Francisco County, CA; and San Mateo County, CA. All information here applies to the entirety of the San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area.

Fair Market Rent Calculation Methodotogy
Show/ H i de M ethod olog y Na rrative
Fair Market Rents for metropolitan areas and non -metropolitan FMR areas are developed as follows:

1. 2015-2019 S-year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates of 2-bedroom adjusted standard quality gross rents calculated for each FMR area are used as the new basis for FY2O22 provided the estimate is statistically reliable. For Fy2O22, the test for reliability is whether the margin of error for the estimate is less than 50Vo of the estimate itself and whether the ACS estimate is based on at least 1OO survey cases. HUD does not receive the exact number of survey cases, but rather a categorical variable known as the count indicator indicating a range of cases. An estimate based on at least 100 cases corresponds to a count indicator of 4 or higher.

If an area does not have a reliable 2015-2019 s-year, HUD checks whether the area has had at least minimally reliable estimate in any of the past 3 years, or estimates that meet the 50o/o margin of error test described above, If so, the FY2022 base rent is the average of the inflated ACS estimates.

If an area has not had a minimally reliable estimate in the past 3 years, the estimate State for the area's corresponding metropolitan area (if applicable) or State non- metropolitan area ls used as the basis for FY2O22.

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From: Clerk
To: Christine Civiletti; Kristen Aiu
Subject: FW: 330 Villa Terrace Appeal Part 3 of 4 Michaud Exhibits Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:19:44 PM
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Joan Diskin (she/her)
Deputy City Clerk
330 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
650-522-7044 | [email protected]

From: Timothy OHara <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 2:19 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>; Erin Fellers <[email protected]> Subject: Fw: 330 Villa Terrace Appeal Part 3 of 4 Michaud Exhibits

Timothy S. O'Hara
Tel. 650-212-1800

----- Forwarded Message -----
From:

Terry Michaud <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 01:58:50 PM PDT
Subject: Fwd: 330 Villa Terrace Appeal

65 Hemlock Avenue, Redwood City

65 Hemlock Ave #14 pictures
 
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Terry Michaud, Broker
Heritage Realty
1107 South B StreetSan Mateo, CA 94401
650-349-9300 office
650-349-8483 fax
650-520-1022 mobile
www.heritagerealtysanmateo.comDRE #00365928

 
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From: Joyce Diaz
To: Terry Michaud
Subject: More Pictures 65 Hemlock Ave #14
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:36:18 AM
The email doesn’t let me attach more pictures to original email limit exceed.

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Best Regards,
Joyce Diaz | Inspector | Property Manager
Heritage Realty Established 1975 | Residential | Commercial | Investment | Property Management
1107 South B Street San Mateo, CA 94401 | Office Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
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TIMOTHY S. O'HARA

ATTORNEYATLAW
1611 Borel Place, Suite 6
San Mateo, C A 9 4402-3504
Telephone (650) 212-1800
e-mail: [email protected]
RE: Appeal of Decision to Pay Relocation Costs to Occupant APPELLANT: Terry Michaud
OCCUPANT: Martha O'Brien
ADDRESS: 330 Villa Terrace, San Mateo
DATE OF F{EARING: March21,2022,7:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Appellant's Potential Witnesses
Terry Michaud
Respectfrrll submitted,
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Timothv S O'Hara
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Potential Witnesses
City Witness:

Kristen Aiu, Code Enforcement Officer II
Potential Witness:

Martha O’Brien – Tenant
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San Mateo City Council
March 21, 2022