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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rick Bonilla, Mayor
Diane Papan, Deputy Mayor
Amourence Lee
Joe Goethals
Eric Rodriguez
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
April 18, 2022
Remote 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER - This meeting was held pursuant to authorization from Government Code 54943(b)(3) / AB361 (2021) in which Brown Act regulations are relaxed to allow members to participate virtually due to the Covid-19 health emergency.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Remote: Mayor Bonilla, Deputy Mayor Papan, Council Members: Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
CEREMONIAL
1. Ramadan Observance – Sameena Usman, Council on American-Islamic Relations accepted the proclamation
2. Andrew A. Cresci – Commendatory Resolution
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 3 through 15 were considered to be routine by the City Council. After the titles of the items were read by the City Clerk, the public was invited to comment and there were no speakers. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Goethals, Seconded: Bonilla
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals and Rodriguez
Noes: None
3. City Council Meeting Minutes - Approval
Approve the minutes of the City Council Special and Regular meetings of April 4, 2022.
4. Ordinance Adoption – Sign Code Amendments
Adopt an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Title 25, “Signs” by updating definitions, revising regulations for signs in the public right of way, clarifying the permissible number and dimensions of signs, and making other miscellaneous changes.
Enactment: Ordinance No. 2022-04
5. Remote Teleconferenced City Council and Commission Meetings – Reauthorization Adopt a Resolution to reauthorize remote teleconferenced City Council and Board and Commission meetings for 30 days, through May 18, 2022, as allowed by Assembly Bill 361 amending the Brown Act, based upon the Governor’s emergency proclamation and findings that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Enactment: Resolution No. 45 (2022)
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6. US 101/State Route 92 Area Improvement and Multimodal Project – Letter of Support Authorize Mayor Bonilla to send a letter of support on behalf of the City of San Mateo to Congresswoman Speier for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's request for Community Project Funding.
7. On-Call Traffic Engineering Data Collection Services – Amendment Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Innovative Data Acquisitions, LLC dba IDAX Data Solutions for on-call traffic engineering data collection services in the amount of $110,000 for a new agreement total of an amount not to exceed $200,000, extend the term of the agreement, authorize the Public Works Director to execute term extension amendments within the agreement amount, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 1 in substantially the form approved.
8. Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Action Projects, Package II – Amendment Approve Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to provide professional design services and engineering services during construction for Immediate Action Projects Package II in the amount of $88,673.46, revising the total agreement amount not to exceed $1,562,403.46, extend the term through September 15, 2022, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented.
9. Rodder Truck and Vac-Con Truck – Purchase Contracts
Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure and approve a contract with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one Rodder Truck from Nixon-Egli Equipment Company for $271,665.51 and one Vac-Con Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaner from Vac-Con Inc. for $588,981.10, for a total purchase amount of $860,646.61, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the purchase contracts in substantially the form presented.
Enactment: Resolution No. 46 (2022)
10. Program for Arterial System Synchronization Fiscal Year 2021-22 Cycle – Funding Agreement Approve a Joint Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Program for Arterial System Synchronization Fiscal Year 2021-22 Cycle, approve matching funds from the City in the amount of $7,747, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Agreement in substantially the form approved.
11. Central Park Seasonal Ice Rink – Agreement
Approve a five-year zero cost / zero revenue license agreement with On Ice LLC to operate a seasonal ice rink in Central Park and authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
12. San Mateo Public Library Foundation Operating Lease – Amendment Approve an amendment to the Property Lease and Operating Agreement with the San Mateo Public Library Foundation to extend the lease for an additional year commencing retroactively to April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, and authorize the City Librarian to execute the amendment.
13. San Mateo City Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding – Amendment Adopt a Resolution to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Mateo City Employees' Association for salary increases and a term through June 22, 2024.
Enactment: Resolution No. 47 (2022)
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14. General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance – Commitment Approval Adopt a Resolution to authorize the commitment of $5,500,000 of General Fund unassigned fund balance for negotiated increases to employee compensation and $4,500,000 for capital improvement projects.
Enactment: Resolution No. 48 (2022)
15. Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Therapy Pool – Resolution in Support Adopt a Resolution to call upon Sutter Health to reopen the Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Therapy Pool located at the Mills Health Center in San Mateo for community use.
Enactment: Resolution No. 49 (2022)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment – Mike Schrader commented on the Mickelson therapy pool needs and requested the issue of the pool be taken up by the Senior Citizens Commission to look at senior services. Shawn Leong, Owner of Ah Sam Floral Company in San Mateo, inquired how he could utilize his property at 2635 Palm Place for low-income housing. He was invited to comment on the General Plan Item #16.
OLD BUSINESS
16. General Plan Update – Selection of the Preferred Land Use and Circulation Scenario Zach Dahl, Community Development Deputy Director, introduced the history of the general plan process and overviewed prior presentations and outreach efforts. Joanna Jansen, PlaceWorks Consultant, presented the Land Use alternatives. Council announced they would take up each Land Use alternative one at a time with a separate vote. Council asked questions of staff.
Public Comment (26) – 1) Raayan Mohtashemi is in favor of Circulation Alternative C. 2) Michael Weinhauer, SMRG, commented on Measure Y’s intent to protect from a sham General Plan process. 3) Maxine Terner commented on public comment over the holiday weekend and she does not support land use alternative C. 4) Charity Wagner suggested modifying certain areas to medium density. 5) Lisa Diaz Nash recommend land use alternative A. 6) Ali Sapirman, Housing Coalition, is in strong support of mixed-use high density. 7) Bradley Karvasek, Vice President of Development at PS Business Parks, submitted a letter in favor of mixed-use density for their site. 8) Gustavo Hornos is in opposition to zoning proposed on his parcel. 9) Dusan Miletich stated in regard to study area 9, he sent a letter asking for medium residential designation not low. 10) Laurie Watanuki is in favor of alternative A. 11) Martin Wiggins commented that this process has been thorough, done in good faith and easy to follow and he supports the circulation option. 12) Chris Conway noted that no demographics were given in the survey. 13) David Bohannon spoke of the downshift in the retail business and elaborated on his reasoning for mixed use, medium and high density for the Hillsdale site. 14) Ken Chan stated he works on quality affordable homes, and would remove land use A from consideration. 15) Erika Powell expressed appreciation for the hard work and commented on the language used to describe alternative A. 16) Mike Dunham, Peninsula for Everyone, noted he advocates for affordable and sustainable housing. 17) Shawn is concerned with missing input in this process from businesses during covid. 18) Jordan Grimes, Peninsula for Everyone, strong support for Alternative C. 19) Ken Abreu supports Planning Commission’s recommendations. 20) Jennifer Renk, Land Use Counsel for Hillsdale Shopping Center, study area number 3 map incorrectly labels PetSmart. It should be mixed-use medium not low and that needs a technical correction. 21) Evan Adams supports circulation C and recommends looking at Bridgepointe area, concern is lack of transit there. 22) Karen Herrel commented on terminology ‘mixed use’, and expressed concerned with EIR. 23) Rich Hedges is in favor of circulation C and land use C. 24) George Derby recommends phased approach to implementing general plan guidelines. 25) Laurie Hietter commented on the range of growth in the alternatives and concerned with sustainability in growth. 26) Max Mautner stated desperately need housing density.
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Zach Dahl responded to questions and clarified information raised in public comment. Council asked additional questions and clarified the process for deliberation.
Circulation Element
Discussion ensued on circulation alternatives A, B or C with input to incorporate pedestrian & bicycle improvements in Circulation C. Motion for Circulation C, Rodriguez preferred A. Motion passed 4-1.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Goethals
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, and Goethals
Noes: Rodriguez
Land Use #1 - North – El Camino Real North – Discussion ensued on alternatives A, B, or C. Motion for Alternative B with direction given to staff for changes to medium use or mixed-use medium for specific areas. Motion passed 5-
0. Moved: Papan, Seconded: Rodriguez
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #1 Central – El Camino Real Central – Discussion ensued with preference expressed for the General Plan subcommittee’s recommendation rather than the Planning Commission recommendation and direction given for Motion for Alternative C with change to high mixed-use on Borel. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Goethals
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #1 South – El Camino Real South – Discussion ensued on alternatives A, B, and C with motion for Alternative B with mixed use low on 37th avenue. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Rodriguez
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #2 – Bel Mateo / Mollie Stone Area – Discussion ensued with support for following the Planning Commission Recommendation. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Lee
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #3 – Rail Corridor Area – Discussion ensued with support for following the Planning Commission recommendation with the correction to the PetSmart site to mixed use medium instead of mixed use low and Ah Sam’s site as mixed use high. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Bonilla, Seconded: Goethals
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
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Land Use #4 – Downtown Area – Discussion ensued with support for Alternative C with the proposed change of mixed use on B street. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Rodriguez
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #5 – Peninsula Avenue – Discussion ensued with using the base of Alternative B with modifications provided to certain areas as directed to staff. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Bonilla, Seconded: Lee
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Council recessed for a break at 11:01 pm and reconvened at 11:07 pm.
Per the Council Guidelines, a majority vote is required to continue with as it is after 11:00 pm. Motion to continue with all items. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Goethals, Seconded: Papan
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #6 – Campus Drive Area – Discussion ensued with support for the General Plan Subcommittee recommendation of support for Alternative C. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Rodriguez, Seconded: Lee
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #7 – North Shoreview and Shoreview Area – Discussion ensued with support for Alternative A with mixed use medium on certain sites directed to staff. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Rodriguez
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Discussion ensued on if Parkview Terrace property could be residential medium. Goethals motioned, Papan seconded. Withdrawn under City Attorney advice.
Land Use #8 – Parkside Plaza Area – Discussion ensued with preference for Alternative A with a modification to mixed use high for the business park between Grant and Amphlett area and mixed-use medium at Parkside Plaza.
Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Bonilla
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #9 – Hillsdale / Norfolk Area – Discussion ensued with preference for Alternative C. Motion passed 5-0.
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Moved: Lee, Seconded: Goethals
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Land Use #10 – Bridgepointe – Discussion ensued with general support for the Planning Commission recommendation with discussion around adding a goal for inclusion of open space and green space. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Bonilla
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
PUBLIC HEARING
17. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Comprehensive Fee Schedule – Approval Karley Toffey, Finance Senior Management Analyst, presented the Comprehensive Fee Schedule. There were no questions. Public Comment: there were no speakers.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution to approve the revisions to the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Goethals
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Enactment: Resolution No. 50 (2022)
NEW BUSINESS
18. Ordinance Introduction – Military Equipment Policy
Police Captain David Peruzzaro provided a presentation on the proposed ordinance outlining the military equipment policy. There were no questions. Public Comment: there were no speakers.
Motion to Introduce an Ordinance to establish a Military Equipment Policy in accordance with state law. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Papan, Seconded: Rodriguez
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals, and Rodriguez
Noes: None
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members reported on their various assignments and liaison roles. Council Member Lee asked City Attorney Rasiah to look at a lawsuit to defend businesses being targeted with ADA lawsuits and to get a sense if our County District Attorney has considered joining the lawsuit. Would like the City to be part of a wave of asking the County to support this lawsuit. Ask the City Attorney to do an informal exploratory conversation and report back at the next council meeting. Council Member Papan commented on the phenomenal job the Parks and Recreation Department did on the Eggstravaganza noting it was a fantastic community event.
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.
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APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rick Bonilla, Mayor Patrice Olds, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: F46F9E8B-450F-44E4-BCC7-0BE6A5CBFB04