City Council Special Meeting Minutes – 3/14/2025 Page 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rob Newsom Jr., Mayor
Adam Loraine, Deputy Mayor
Nicole Fernandez
Danielle Cwirko- Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www. cityofsanmateo. org
March 14, 2025
Dr. Martin Lither King Jr Community Center
725 Monte Diablo Ave 9: 00 AM
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 9: 00 a. m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Newsom, Deputy Mayor Loraine, Council Members: Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash
STUDY SESSION
1. City Council Strategic Plan Workshop
City Manager Alex Khojikian outlined the process for the day to engage in a facilitated discussion to begin development of the Strategic Plan. Under the guidance of Facilitator Tim Dunkin, the Council first developed a draft mission statement: “ Cultivate a vibrant, safe community through Collaboration, Innovation and sustainability.” The Council then developed draft initiatives: “ Economic Development, Climate Resiliency, Transportation, Infrastructure, Healthy Community for All Ages, Land Use, Housing, Organizational Health/ Good Governance, Public Safety, and Community Engagement/ Communications”. The City Council developed draft priorities: “ Climate Resiliency, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Housing”. The City Council directed that a set of values be added to the strategic plan, including those contained within the current General Plan, adding integrity and inclusivity. Council directed staff to return in September 2025 for further review of the draft strategic plan.
Public Comment: Lisa Maley spoke regarding the upcoming Hillsdale Project; Laurie Watanuki spoke on the need to reduce speed limits and require enforcement of oversized vehicle ordinance. Jaylen Wan spoke to the Humboldt Bike Lanes issue and the need to include youth in decision making. Robert Whitehair recommended the Council adopt bold climate initiatives.
Recess Taken at 9: 55 am and resumed at 10: 05 am, Council broke for lunch at 11: 45 am and resumed at 12: 05 pm.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 12: 28 p. m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rob Newsom, Jr., Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
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