CITY OF SAN MATEO
City Council Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
Entrance is on O’Farrell Street
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Robert Newsom Jr.
Adam Loraine
Nicole Fernandez
Danielle Cwirko-Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND REMOTEL Y.
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The City Council meeting will conclude by 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise extended by council vote.
Any unheard items will automatically move forward to the next regular meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
AB 2449 Requests and Consideration for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances
CEREMONIAL
1. Black History Month – Proclamation
2. Sojourn to the Past – Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed and considered separately.
3. San Mateo County Transportation Authority Measures A and W - Primary Grant Agreement Adopt a Resolution to authorize the execution of a primary grant agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for future funding from Measures A and W; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: Adoption of a Resolution and approval of the Primary Grant Agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
4. Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Services — Agreement
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Approve an agreement with California Public Policy Group, Inc. (CPPG) for legislative advocacy and grant writing services in the amount of $115,000; authorize the City Manager to exercise up to two 1-year extensions for up to $115,000 each year, for a total not to exceed amount of $345,000 over three years; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: This agreement 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).))
5. Legal Advertising Services – Bid Rejection
Reject all bids received for the City's Legal Advertising Services.
CEQA: This bid rejection 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).)
6. SEIU Local 521 Non-Merit Part-Time Unit, Memorandum of Understanding — Adoption Approve a Resolution to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SEIU Local 521 Non-Merit Part-Time Unit (SEIU NMPT) for a three-year term from October 7, 2024 through June 5, 2027.
CEQA: This Tentative Agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).))
7. San Mateo Police Sergeants’ Association — Memorandum of Understanding Changes Adopt a Resolution to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Mateo Police Sergeants’ Association to clarify which premiums are included in the MOU overtime calculations.
CEQA: This Sideletter of Agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
8. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Approval Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 CEQA: This report 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).)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to comment on any item not appearing on the agenda may address the City Council at this time. State law prevents Council from taking action on any matter not on the agenda; your comments may be referred to staff for follow up.
Public comment is limited to a total of 15 minutes; however, an opportunity for additional public comment may be provided later in the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Enforcement - Citation Authority – Ordinance Introduction Introduce an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Section 1.04.050(a), “Enforcement - Citation Authority”
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CEQA: This City Council action to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Section 1.04.050(a) “Enforcement—Citation Authority,” is not a project subject to CEQA review, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
10. Campaign Contribution Limits – Review
Review and provide direction to staff on whether the City's campaign contribution limits and campaign rules should be amended, or if no changes should be made; and receive an update on the City's Campaign Finance Dashboard
CEQA: This review 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).)
11. 2024-25 Mid-Year Update and Budget Amendments – Adoption Adopt a Resolution amending the FY 2024-25 General Fund operating budget to reflect the recommended mid- year budget adjustments and receive the FY 2024-25 mid-year budget update.
CEQA: This mid-year budget update is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council requests for scheduling future items.
ADJOURNMENT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDAS:
Agendas and material are posted on the City’s website on the Friday preceding each Council Meeting and can be viewed on the City's website at
www.cityofsanmateo.org
. Any supplemental material distributed to the Council after the posting of the agenda will be made part of the official record.
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ACCESSIBILITY:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those with disabilities requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 522-7040 or [email protected]
. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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