City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 10/06/2025 Page 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rob Newsom Jr., Mayor
Adam Loraine, Deputy Mayor
Nicole Fernandez
Danielle Cwirko- Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www. cityofsanmateo. org
October 06, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 7: 00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7: 16 p. m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Newsom, Deputy Mayor Loraine, Council Members: Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, Diaz Nash joined remotely).
AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances – there were no requests.
CEREMONIAL
1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Proclamation
Ed Barberini, Chief of Police received the proclamation.
2. Fire Prevention Week – Proclamation
Matt Turturici, Fire Chief and Carisa Workman, Fire Marshal, from San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department gave a presentation and received the proclamation.
3. San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District - Presentation Brian Weber, District Manager of San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District gave a presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council approved the Consent Calendar ( Items 4– 15) on a 5– 0 vote with no public speakers. Councilmember Danielle abstained from voting on Item 13 due to a conflict of interest.
Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Fernandez
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, Diaz Nash Noes: None
Abstention: Cwirko- Godycki on Item 13 due to a conflict of interest
4. City Council Meeting Minutes – Approval
Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of the City Council on September 15, 2025.
5. City Council 2026 Regular Meeting Calendar — Adoption Adopt the City Council Regular Meeting schedule for the calendar year 2026 and, pursuant to Charter Section 2. 10, authorize relocating the January 12 and January 26, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings to the Main Library.
6. Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreement — Approval Docusign Envelope ID: 3A4EC59C- C8D8- 466B- BD67- 084CAF8ED67E City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 10/06/2025 Page 2 Approve the City’ s participation in a no- cost opioid settlement agreement with Mylan and authorize the City Attorney to execute documents confirming the City’ s participation and electing to have the settlement funds be provided directly to the City of San Mateo.
7. Sycamore Tree Pruning – Agreement
Approve an agreement with West Coast Tree Service, Inc. for sycamore tree pruning in the amount of 120, 756; authorize a 10% contingency of $ 12, 075, for a total amount not to exceed $ 132, 831; and authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
8. Public Works Facilities Program Manager – Professional Services Agreement Approve an agreement with ArcPath Project Delivery, Inc. to provide professional program management services to the Public Works Facilities division from Fiscal Year 2025- 26 through Fiscal Year 2027- 28 in the amount of $ 300, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the agreement amount.
9. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion Project – Approval Approve an increase to the contingency reserve to the construction agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal and Wet Weather Flow Management Upgrade and Expansion Project in the amount of $ 773, 702, for a total contingency amount of $ 61, 193, 702; and authorize the Public Works Director to issue change orders within the contingency amount.
10. Application for Rubberized Pavement Grant Program – Approval Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application for the California Department of Resource Recycling ( CalRecycle) and Recovery Rubberized Pavement Grant Program and designating the Public Works Director, or his/ her designee, as the authorized signatory for a five- year term to sign the grant documents, including the grant agreement.
Enactment: Resolution No. 92 ( 2025)
11. Peninsula Corridor Multimodal Complete Streets Project — Grant Application Adopt a Resolution approving the submittal of a grant application for $ 1, 125, 000, with a local match in the amount of $ 245, 000, to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority ( SMCTA) for Highway Program Grant Funding for the Peninsula Avenue Multi- Modal Corridor Study; and authorize the City Manager to take any other actions necessary to receive grant funds including executing a supplemental agreement or amendment to the Primary Grant Agreement with the SMCTA and the City of Burlingame relating to funding for the project.
Enactment: Resolution No. 93 ( 2025)
12. Peninsula Avenue and North Delaware Street Intersection Modification Project — Agreement Approve an agreement with Sandis, Inc. for the Peninsula Avenue and North Delaware Street Intersection Modification Project in the amount of $ 167, 940; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 17, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the approved contingency amount.
13. 19th Avenue/ Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project – Grant Application Adopt a Resolution to approve the submittal of a grant application for $ 16, 357, 217 to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for the Highway Program Grant for the 19th Avenue/ Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project.
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Enactment: Resolution No. 94 ( 2025)
14. Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Action Projects, Package II — Appropriation Adopt a Resolution to authorize an appropriation in the amount of $ 600, 000 from the Sewer Fund reserves to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Action Projects, Package II in the Capital Project Fund.
Enactment: Resolution No. 95 ( 2025)
15. 4th and Railroad Parking Lot, Bespoke Development — Amendment Adopt a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with DTSM Housing LLC for exclusive negotiations related to the public- private partnership development project, commonly known as Bespoke, located partially on City- owned property at 4th and Railroad, for an extension of six ( 6) months from October 14, 2025, to April 14, 2026 with an option for the City Manager, at their discretion, to extend the ENA for an additional three ( 3) months for an expiration date no later than July 14, 2026; review the updated schedule of performance; and authorize the City Manager to execute this amendment.
Enactment: Resolution No. 96 ( 2025)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carlos Cruz requested a reassessment of his denied handicapped parking space in front of his home. Mike Swire urged the City to enforce laws against reserving street parking with cones and suggested exploring residential parking programs and overnight lot use as more efficient alternatives to costly changes.
Staff will follow up with Carlos through Public Works to reassess his request for a handicapped parking space.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Animal Control Amendments — Ordinance Introduction Glen Teixeira, Lieutenant from San Mateo Police Department gave the presentation.
Public Comment:
Seema Patel suggested the City clarify its rules and permitting process regarding wildlife hunting.
Council asked questions and made comments.
Motion to introduce an Ordinance amending San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 8. 02 " Animal Control" and adding Chapter 8. 34 “ Animal Fanciers Permit” to maintain enforceability and alignment with San Mateo County' s Animal Control Ordinance. Motion passed 5- 0.
Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Fernandez
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
OLD BUSINESS
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17. Gas Leaf Blower Prohibition — Update
Andrea Chow, Sustainability Analyst gave the presentation.
Public Comment:
Carol Wilhelmy urged the community to support the transition away from gas- powered landscape equipment as a shared effort to improve health and the environment. Peter Stiles advocated for an immediate and total ban on gas blowers due to their pollution, noise, and climate impact. Seema Patel supports the ban but voiced concerns about enforcement and who to hold responsible. Mike Swire urges quick action, highlights health and noise issues, and calls for effective enforcement.
Council directed staff to develop an ordinance prohibiting gas- powered leaf blowers, beginning enforcement nine months after adoption with the option for enforcement to apply to property owners, business owners, and leaf blower operators. Staff was directed to bring back leaf blower hours of operation alternatives with different hours of operation in different zoning districts. The Council was in favor of reviewing the Ordinance after two years of implementation for potential adjustments and emphasized the need for strong engagement and messaging to the community about the new regulations. A draft Ordinance will be brought forward for Council review at a future meeting.
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.
Council agreed on a proposed joint letter with Foster City supporting local school districts in adopting an e- bike safety training program. Council also provided updates on Peninsula Clean Energy’ s strategic plan, local clean energy and park electrification projects, and national recognition of the city’ s wastewater treatment plant.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9: 17 p. m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rob Newsom, Jr., Mayor Chantal Eaton, Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 3A4EC59C- C8D8- 466B- BD67- 084CAF8ED67E