CITY OF SAN MATEO
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 31 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 72-4671 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Public Works Department
MEETING DATE: June 16th, 2025
SUBJECT:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Mosquito Abatement — Agreement RECOMMENDATION:
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 $45,000; establish a contingency reserve of $5,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) provides countywide mosquito abatement services to the public as a public health service. The District operates pursuant to the statutory laws relating to mosquito abatement and pest abatement districts in California Health and Safety Code, Division 3, Chapter 1, Sections 2060-2910, inclusive.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant poses a potential risk for mosquito breeding. The proposed Abatement Services Agreement is for mosquito surveillance and control activities by the District at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) that cannot be handled within the normal scope of the District’s programs.
Pursuant to San Mateo Municipal Code section 3.60.050(g), contracts with other governmental agencies are exempt from the City’s purchasing ordinance. However, pursuant to City policy, intergovernmental contracts require City Council approval. Therefore, staff recommends the City Council approve a three-year agreement, through Fiscal Year 2027-28, with the District for mosquito monitoring and abatement services at the WWTP in an amount not to exceed $45,000, with a contingency reserve in the amount of $5,000.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding is budgeted annually in the WWTP Operations operating budget for these services. Pending approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, sufficient funding will be available to cover the costs of the agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This agreement is categorically exempt from CEQA as an “existing facility,” because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
CITY OF SAN MATEO
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ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Agreement
STAFF CONTACT
Robert Learmonth, WWTP Manager
[email protected]
(650) 522-7386