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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lisa Diaz Nash, Mayor
Rob Newsom Jr., Deputy Mayor
Rich Hedges
Amourence Lee
Adam Loraine
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council Meeting
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
October 7, 2024
City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Diaz Nash, Deputy Mayor Newsom, Council Members: Hedges, Lee, and Loraine AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances – there were no requests.
CEREMONIAL
1. Mayor’s Quarterly Hero Award – Lindsay Raike received the award.
2. National Fire Prevention Month – Presentation - Carisa Workman, Fire Marshal, gave the presentation.
3. CalTrain Electrification – Presentation - Brent Tietjen, External Affairs Manager, gave the presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 4 through 11, 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. Item # 8 was not pulled for discussion, but additional comments were provided by City Manager and Finance Director. Motion passed 5-0.
Moved: Hedges, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Diaz Nash, Newsom, Hedges, Lee, and Loraine
Noes: None
4. City Council 2025 Regular Meeting Calendar — Adoption Adopt the City Council Regular Meeting schedule for the calendar year 2025.
5. Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees Appointment Subcommittee — Appointment Recommendation
Appoint Tolifili Fa to the Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a two-year term through October 7, 2026.
6. King Recreation Center - New Fire Alarm System – Construction Contract Approve a construction contract with Newton Construction & Management, Inc. for a new Fire Alarm System in the amount of $173,353.48; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $17,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
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7. Administration of Sewer Service Charge — Agreement
Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure to award a three-year professional service agreement with NBS Government Finance Group for administration of the sewer service charge in an amount of $100,050; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
Enactment: Resolution No. 88 (2024)
8. California Municipal Finance Authority — Conduit Financing Adopt a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to approve issuances of taxable bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the benefit of local governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses to finance projects that provide community benefits and require no financial or other legal obligation from the City of San Mateo.
Enactment: Resolution No. 89 (2024)
9. Police Department and Public Works Department — Classification Updates Adopt a Resolution to 1) update the job specification for the classification of Dispatch Services Supervisor in the Police Department; 2) approve the job specification and salary range for the new classification of Police Communications and Public Relations Analyst; 3) reclassify the incumbent in the Communications and Public Relations Analyst position in the Police Department to the new classification of Police Communications and Public Relations Analyst; and 4) update the job specification for the classification of Maintenance Planner in Public Works Department.
Enactment: Resolution No. 90 (2024)
10. Central Park Phase 1 Playground Improvements Project – Bid Rejection Adopt a Resolution to reject all bids received for the Central Park Phase 1 Playground Improvements Project; and authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to negotiate a contract directly with Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc.
Enactment: Resolution No. 91 (2024)
11. SEIU Maintenance Unit - Memorandum of Understanding Changes Adopt a Resolution to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with the SEIU Maintenance Unit for a term through June 25, 2027, and to approve a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $345,000 to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. This includes $127,500 to the General Fund, $9,500 to the Solid Waste Fund, $22,500 to the Fleet and Building ISF Fund, and $185,500 to the Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Enactment: Resolution No. 92 (2024)
The City Clerk swore in Tolifili Fa to the Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria Mavridis requested the city address excessive train noise in Sunnybrae and implement quiet zones sooner than 2026. Deborah Rosenfield urged the city to reduce train horn noise near South Delaware Street, which has significantly increased since August. Michael Egan questioned the frequent train horn blasts near 10th and Delaware and raised concerns about parking and road maintenance on Pacific Boulevard. Ann de la Rosa highlighted issues with train vibrations affecting homes near the Hayward Park set-out track and called for mitigation before further development.
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OLD BUSINESS
12. New Construction Reach Codes for the 2022 Code Cycle Andrea Chow, Sustainability Analyst, gave the presentation on potential new construction reach codes for the 2022 Code Cycle.
Public Comment – Robert Whitehair commended the City for leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, urged further action on eliminating natural gas from both new and existing buildings, and recommended deferring new reach codes until 2025.
Council members emphasized the importance of continuing leadership in sustainability and preparing for the 2025 building code cycle, with a focus on electrification and ensuring that developers are able to comply with both current and future standards.
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members reported on their various assignments and liaison roles and noted past and future events. Request from Mayor for staff to bring back for discussion regarding leaf blowers and short-term rentals. City Manager suggested providing a report as a first step and evaluating further actions during the next Blue-Sky initiative.
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. in honor and recognition of the 101st Airborne Division who will assist in the response efforts for Hurricane Helene.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Lisa Diaz Nash, Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk