City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 10/03/2022 Page 1
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
October 3, 2022
City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7:03 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bonilla, Deputy Mayor Papan, Council Members: Lee, Goethals and Rodriguez Remote: Council Member Lee from: 59617 Keiki, Haleiwa HI 96712
CEREMONIAL
1. Recognition – Bart Charlow – Bart Charlow, CEO, Samaritan House, received the proclamation
2. National Hispanic Heritage Month – Mayor Bonilla read the proclamation
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 3 and 5 through 12, were considered to be routine by the City Council. Item 4 was removed to be considered separately. Item 7 was withdrawn from the agenda as the State of California already took action. After the titles of the items were read by the Deputy City Clerk, the public was invited to comment and there were no speakers.
Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Goethals, Seconded: Rodriguez
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 September 19, 2022.
5. Wastewater Treatment Plant Mosquito Abatement – Agreement Approve a three-year agreement with the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District for mosquito monitoring and abatement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue any change orders within the agreement amount.
6. City of San Mateo Conflict of Interest Code – 2022 Biennial Update Adopt a Resolution to update the City of San Mateo’s conflict of interest code to account for the addition, deletion, and modification of positions listed as “designated employees."
Enactment: Resolution No. 109 (2022)
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8. Solid Waste – 2023 Rate Setting and Proposition 218 Notification Authorize staff to mail a notice to all property taxpayers proposing a not-to-exceed increase in solid waste, recycling, and compost collection rates for 2023.
9. 111, 113 and 115 Monte Diablo Avenue Public Improvements – Acceptance Adopt a Resolution to accept public improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Improvement Agreement between the City of San Mateo and Chabad NP for 111, 113 and 115 Monte Diablo Avenue.
Enactment: Resolution No. 110 (2022)
10. Casanova Park Restroom Remodel – Contract
Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure to award a construction contract to Newton Construction & Management, Inc. to remodel the public restrooms at Casanova Park in the amount of $298,253.22; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $45,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders or amendments within the contingency amount.
Enactment: Resolution No. 111 (2022)
11. Off-Site Plan Review and Certified Access Specialist Services – Amendment Approve Amendment No. 1 to the professional consultant services agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for off- site plan review and certified access specialist (CASp) services in the amount of $100,000 for a new agreement total of $199,000; and authorize the Community Development Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented.
12. Office of Traffic Safety – Grant Spending Plan
Adopt a Resolution to approve a grant spending plan and appropriate funds for the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant totaling $130,000; and authorize the Police Chief to accept and execute the agreement and expend the funds.
Enactment: Resolution No. 112 (2022)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Senate Bill (SB 9) – Ordinance Adoption
Mayor Bonilla pulled Item number 4 to announce he would be voting no again, as he did on the introduction of the ordinance.
Motion to adopt an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code to add Chapter 27.21 "Two-Unit Development Overlay District" to implement the provisions of SB 9, amend Chapter 27.66 "Historic Preservation" to update the definition of “Individually Eligible Buildings”. Motion passed 4-1.
Moved: Rodriguez, Seconded: Lee
Ayes: Papan, Lee, Goethals and Rodriguez
Noes: Bonilla
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Enactment: Ordinance No. 2022-10
PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Raye, Chair, San Mateo County Democracy for America, and supporter of Fixin’ (FxSMC) San Mateo County requested the City Council pass a resolution supporting the need for a strong ordinance to create a civilian oversight board for the Sheriff. Laura Bent, CEO for Samaritan House, expressed gratitude for recognizing Bart Charlow; and for the opening of El Camino House. Nancy Goodban, Fixin’ San Mateo County, supports and echoes Susan Raye. Elaine Salinger, Volunteer with Fixin’ San Mateo County, thanked council members who have endorsed them.
OLD BUSINESS
13. Draft Goals, Policies and Actions for the Circulation, Public Services and Facilities, Noise, and Conservation, Open Space and Recreation Elements – General Plan Update
Zachary Dahl, Community Development Department Deputy Director, provided an overview of four elements of the General Plan up for discussion and direction. He noted the second half of the policy review would take place at the November 7, 2022 meeting. Council asked questions of staff.
Public Comment – Yiming Luo, HS student, stated the need to prioritize sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, biking and public transit in the General Plan and build safe infrastructures. Raayan Mohtashemi commented on unbundled parking requirements. David Hunt reiterated the need for safe biking lanes. Council provided comments and direction to Mr. Dahl which will be incorporated into the final General Plan brought forward for Council adoption upon completion of the process.
Council Member Lee briefly left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. and then rejoined after item number 14.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Public Employee Pension Reform Act 180 Day Waiting Period Waiver Request – Community Development Department
Christina Horrisberger, Director of Community Development, provided a brief presentation on the need for immediate employment for a retired annuitant to fill a critical need. Public Comment – there were no speakers.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution finding the nature of employment for retired annuitant Kelli Casale is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed pursuant to California Government Code section 7522.56. Motion passed 4-0.
Moved: Goethals, Seconded: Papan
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Goethals and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Enactment: Resolution No. 113 (2022)
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members reported on their various assignments and liaison roles. Council Member Goethals asked to bring back before the Council a resolution to ask the Board of Supervisors to pass a strong ordinance to create a Sheriff’s civilian oversight board. Council concurred.
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CLOSED SESSION
Following the opportunity for public comment, there were no speakers, the City Council convened into Closed Session to consider:
15. City Attorney Compensation
Agency designated representative: Mayor Rick Bonilla / Unrepresented employee: City Attorney
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
16. City Attorney Compensation
Council reconvened into open session at 8:56 pm. The City Clerk read into the record the proposed monthly compensation and percentage increase for the City Attorney. There was no public comment. Motion to Adopt a Resolution to authorize action regarding City Attorney compensation. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Goethals, Seconded: Rodriguez
Ayes: Bonilla, Papan, Lee, Goethals and Rodriguez
Noes: None
Enactment: Resolution No. 114 (2022)
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rick Bonilla, Mayor Patrice Olds, City Clerk
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