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0 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 20, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7:01 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Newsom, Council Members: Fernandez, Cwirko-Godycki, Diaz Nash Absent and Excused: Deputy Mayor Loraine
AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances – there were no requests.
CEREMONIAL
1.The Livin’ Project – Proclamation
Philip Grele and Drew Diaz, Founders of the LIVIN Project received the proclamation. Assemblymember Papan presented a Resolution on behalf of the State Assembly.
2.San Mateo Daily Journal 25 th Anniversary – Proclamation Jon Mays, editor in chief of the San Mateo Daily Journal received the proclamation.
3.SMU Home Maintenance Awards – Recognition
The San Mateo United Home Maintenance Awards recognized the exemplary appearance and landscaping of local homes. Congratulations to:
Joann - Central
Eleanor & Emile - Sugarloaf
Chris and Kate - Baywood
Vanna and Jason - Beresford Hillsdale
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 4 through 11 were considered to be routine by the City Council. After the titles of the items were read by the Deputy City Clerk, the public was invited to comment and there were no speakers. Motion passed 4-0.
Moved: Fernandez, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Diaz Nash, Cwirko-Godycki,
Noes: None
4.City Council Meeting Minutes – Approval
Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of the City Council on October 6, 2025. Approve the minutes of the City Council special meeting of October 2, 2025.
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0 5.San Mateo Police Officers’ Association Memorandum of Understanding — Amendment Adopt a Resolution to amend the San Mateo Police Officers’ Association (SMPOA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to include a side letter of agreement outlining guidelines for mandatory training for which Police Officers receive Police Earned Worked Saved (PEWS) hours.
Enactment: Resolution No. 97 (2025)
6.Animal Control Amendments — Ordinance Adoption
Adopt an Ordinance to amend 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.
Enactment: Ordinance No. 2025-08
7.Byrne State Crisis Intervention Grant Award and Backfill CSO Position – Approval and Budget Appropriation
Adopt a Resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $224,131 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP); authorize the Chief of Police to execute the grant agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections and all other necessary grant documents; authorize the addition of 1.00 Full-Time Equivalent Community Service Officer position for the duration of the grant period; and appropriate $82,000 to the Police Department’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
Enactment: Resolution No. 98 (2025)
8. 365 2nd Avenue — Lease Amendment
Approve the Assignment and Fourth Amendment to the lease between the City and Genius Learning and Dennis Tong, dba Beard Papa’s, for the City-owned property at 365 2nd Avenue, to assign the lease to KIZUNA US, LLC and Thai Ho; authorize an increase in the security deposit to $3,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented.
9. Personal Computer Replacements — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution approving an alternative purchasing procedure for a Master Purchasing Agreement with Lenovo Inc. for the purchase of 54 personal computers in an amount not-to-exceed $92,700.37; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $13,905.10, for a total amount of $106,605.47; and authorize the Director of Information Technology to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
Enactment: Resolution No. 99 (2025)
10. Mapping Software — Enterprise Agreement
Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure and approve an Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for a three-year renewal of software subscription, cloud hosting, and technical support in the amount of $268,200; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
Enactment: Resolution No. 100 (2025)
11. Clean Water Program, Program Management Services – Amendment Approve Amendment No. 11 to the agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to authorize scope and funding for program management services for the Clean Water Program; authorize payment in an amount not to exceed City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 10/20/2025 Page 3 1 2
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Mott, president of On Ice Rinks, shared plans for the 10th anniversary of the seasonal skating rink, highlighting its community partnerships, economic impact, and upcoming free events. Trina Pierce expressed support for restoring parking on Humboldt Street and raised concerns about equity, safety, and past city decisions. Allison McQueen urged the City to publish and act on the 2024 Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan, refund the coordinator position, and prioritize infrastructure improvements over shifting responsibilities to the school district. Robin Solis Rodriguez asked questions about the current status of the Hillsdale Mall redevelopment plan and the inclusion of office space instead of additional housing. Astrid Varteressian requested City assistance in resolving ongoing service issues with Recology regarding inadequate bulky item pickups.
Following the closing of public comment, Council directed staff to follow up on Robin Solis Rodriguez’s questions about the Hillsdale Mall project and Astrid Varteresian’s Recology service concerns.
NEW BUSINESS
12. 2025 Triennial Building Code Update — Ordinance Introduction Michael Titsworth, Deputy Director and Building Official and Mary Eusebio, Deputy Building Official, gave the presentation.
Public Comment: There were no speakers.
Council asked questions and made comments.
Motion to adopt a Resolution to set forth express findings that amendments to the 2025 Building Standards Codes are reasonably necessary based on local climatic, topographical, or geological conditions; and, introduce an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23 “Buildings and Construction” to adopt the 2025 Building Standards Code by reference with local amendments; amend various sections of San Mateo Municipal Code Title 23 “Buildings and Construction”; update procedural language and revise miscellaneous sections; add Chapter 23.29 “Wildland-Urban Interface Code”. Motion passed 4-0.
Moved: Diaz Nash, Seconded: Cwirko-Godycki,
Ayes: Diaz Nash, Cwirko-Godycki, Fernandez, and Newsom Noes: None
Enactment: Resolution No. 101 (2025)
13.Establish the Civic Arts Committee as a Standing Commission – Ordinance Introduction Jennifer Rosas, Business Manager, gave a presentation.
Public Comment: There were no speakers.
Council asked questions and made comments. Council discussed the proposed changes and directed staff to amend the Ordinance to include Youth Commissioners as part of the new Civic Arts Commission structure.
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0 Motion to introduce an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code to add Chapter 2.22 and amend Chapter 23.60 to change the “Civic Arts Committee” to the “Civic Arts Commission,” establish its powers and duties, implement term limits and update the appointment process to align with other City boards and commissions. Motion passed 4-0.
Moved: Diaz Nash, Seconded: Cwirko-Godycki,
Ayes: Diaz Nash, Cwirko-Godycki, Fernandez, and Newsom Noes: None
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.
Councilmember Cwirko-Godycki reminded the public about the final community meeting on the Humboldt bike lane project, scheduled for next Monday at Fiesta Gardens School. Council clarified that the joint e-bike safety letter with Foster City is still under internal review. In response to public comment, Councilmember Fernandez requested a staff update on the Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan and the coordinator position; staff will provide an update in a future weekly report.
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Council moved to closed session in conference room C.
The Council adjourned with a moment of silence in memory of Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky.
CLOSED SESSION
14. Total Compensation Survey Methodology Meet and Confer Update — Various Bargaining Units.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rob Newsom, Jr., Mayor Chantal Eaton, Deputy City Clerk