City Council Special Meeting Minutes – 9/15/2025 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
September 15, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 5: 30 PM
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 5: 30 p. m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Newsom, Deputy Mayor Loraine, Council Members: Fernandez, Diaz Nash and Cwirko- Godycki AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances – there were no requests.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Fernandez recused herself from Item 1 as her employer is another party to the litigation matter at issue.
Following the opportunity for public comment, there were no speakers, the City Council convened into Closed Session at 5: 32 p. m. to consider:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9) Name of case: Neville v. City of San Mateo et al. ( San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 25- CIV- 05067) City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 5: 42 p. m. to consider:
STUDY SESSION
2. Street Vending: Current Regulations, Enforcement Challenges, and Policy Options – Presentation Eugene Alper, Code Enforcement Manager and Kristen Aiu, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer gave the presentation.
Public Comment: Dianne Whitaker noted increase use of the artificial turf sports field at Martin Luther King Park and food vendors on- site, with concerns about traffic safety and possible regulatory violations. Kevin Simpson expressed the disruptions caused by food trucks in residential areas and calls for action to address safety and noise issues.
Council asked questions and made comments. Council directed staff to explore options to enhance enforcement using existing rules and regulations ( Option 2), including enhancing the enforcement of the 72- hour parking rule by Parking Enforcement, investigating ways to improve compliance with business tax certificate ( license) requirements, and strengthening collaboration and communication with County Health regarding food vendor permits. Additionally, Council directed staff to explore language to include in the upcoming development of the state legislative platform that would support greater ability for cities to enforce their own food vending ordinance ( Option 4). Staff will provide periodic updates to the Council on the implementation of their direction.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 7: 10 p. m.
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