City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 11/17/2025 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
November 17, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 7: 00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7: 15 p. m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Newsom, Deputy Mayor Loraine, Council Members: Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances – there were no requests.
CEREMONIAL
1. ReThink Waste “ Trash to Art” Contest Winners — Recognition Reyna, Environmental Education Coordinator from Rethink Waste introduced the contest winners and council presented certificates of recognition to Evie, Min, and Penny.
2. Chris Eckert — Proclamation
Chris Eckert received the proclamation.
3. Small Business Saturday — Proclamation
Erica Wood, President and CEO for San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce received the proclamation.
Public Comment: Rhory Lyn Antonio expressed support for the City’ s small business promotion efforts and encouraged residents to shop locally.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 4 through 19 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 five speakers.
Lindsay Raike, speaking on behalf of No Sellouts, urged the City to oppose the FCC’s proposed wireless rules and maintain local authority over wireless facility placement, aesthetics, and permitting standards. Sam Shank read a letter from Ariel Strauss urging the City to defend its wireless ordinance and clarify its position to the FCC. Irena Mavridas urged the City to oppose the FCC’s proposed wireless rule and maintain local control over wireless facility siting. Kelly Ryerson thanked the City for its work on wireless regulations and expressed support for continued local authority over tower placement. Erin Ruger requested that the City revisit and potentially rescind previously approved small cell permits due to what she views as inconsistent appeal procedures and new findings from recent hearings.
Motion passed 5- 0.
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Ayes: Cwirko- Godycki, Fernandez , Newsom, Loraine, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
4. Authorization to Provide Comment on Proposed FCC Rulemaking Addressing Wireless Facilities — Approval
Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to Draft and Submit Comments on Behalf of the City of San Mateo Regarding Proposed Federal Communications Commission ( FCC) Rules Addressing Wireless Facilities.
5. Office of Traffic Safety — Approval and Appropriation Adopt a Resolution to approve a grant spending plan and appropriate funds for the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant totaling $ 200, 000 and authorize the Chief of Police to accept and execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and expend the funds.
Enactment: Resolution No. 104 ( 2025)
6. Development Impact, In- Lieu, Linkage Fees and Wastewater Capacity Charges – Annual Report Adopt a Resolution to make findings and accept the annual report on receipt and use of development impact fees, in- lieu fees, linkage fees and wastewater capacity charges for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Enactment: Resolution No. 105 ( 2025)
7. Increase Wages to Comply with City of San Mateo Minimum Wage Regulations — Approval Adopt a Resolution to provide an increase in compensation to ensure compliance with City of San Mateo Minimum Wage regulations, effective January 1, 2026.
Enactment: Resolution No. 106 ( 2025)
8. Deferred Compensation Program Administrator and Investment Advisory Services Consultant — Approval
Adopt a Resolution to approve two agreements to continue a partnership with: 1) Voya Financial Retirement Solutions to administer the City' s deferred compensation program for employees and retirees for the period of November 17, 2025 to October 31, 2030, with three ( 3) one ( 1)- year extension options, and 2) NFP to provide defined contribution plan and investment advisory services for the period of November 3, 2025 to September 30, 2030, with three 1- year extension options; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
Enactment: Resolution No. 107 ( 2025)
9. Salary Schedules — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution to adopt full salary schedules as standalone documents detailing the rates of pay for each City classification, and to maintain these salary schedules as publicly available documents for at least five years.
Enactment: Resolution No. 108 ( 2025)
10. Ceremonial Street Naming Policy — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution to establish a Ceremonial Street Naming Policy.
Enactment: Resolution No. 109 ( 2025)
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11. Emergency Management Staff Training and San Mateo County Measure K Grant — Agreement Approve a purchase order with the California Governor’ s Office of Emergency Services for an Emergency Management Concepts training in the amount of $ 50, 746. 68; approve a Measure K grant agreement with San Mateo County in an amount not to exceed $ 51, 224. 01; and authorize the City Manager to execute both documents as reasonably appropriate.
12. Delaware Street Safe Routes to School Corridor Bike Lane Improvements — Agreement Approve an agreement with Goodfellow Bros. for construction of the Delaware Street Rehabilitation and Bicycle Improvements Project in the amount of $ 2, 619, 845; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 265, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented, issue change orders as allowed by the contract documents, and approve change orders within the construction agreement contingency amount.
Enactment: Resolution No. 110 ( 2025)
13. 2nd and El Camino Real Sidewalk Repair Project — Agreement Approve an agreement with Imperial Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $ 128, 525. 00; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 20, 000. 00; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders as allowed by the contract documents and within the contingency amount.
14. 477 9th Avenue Reversion to Acreage Final Map and Subdivision Improvement — Agreement Adopt a Resolution to approve the 477 9th Avenue reversion to acreage final map and accept the dedication for a sidewalk easement as shown on the final map; approve the subdivision improvement agreement with SMDT Partners, LLC; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
Enactment: Resolution No. 111 ( 2025)
15. Meridian Barriers — Approval
Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure for a purchase contract with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC for mobile public safety barriers and their associated materials in the amount of 187, 541. 87; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 20, 000. 00; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the purchase contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders as allowed by the contract documents and within the contingency reserve.
Enactment: Resolution No. 112 ( 2025)
16. Electric Irrigation Vehicle Procurement for Parks & Recreation Department — Agreement Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure to approve a purchase contract with Terricorp, Inc. dba Kingsburg Truck Center for the purchase of one new 2022 Workhorse W4CC Utility Body Electric Truck in the amount of $ 206, 217. 16; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 12, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the purchase contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency reserve.
Enactment: Resolution No. 113 ( 2025)
17. San Mateo Caltrain Station North Access Improvement Project Design — Service Agreement Approve an agreement with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board for services associated with the City’ s design of the San Mateo Caltrain Station North Access Improvement Project in an amount Docusign Envelope ID: 8F6E4599- 9CB2- 4B31- BC99- 8102D64070D9 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 11/17/2025 Page 4 not to exceed $ 20, 800; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
18. Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Equipment Upfit Services — Agreement Approve a Resolution authorizing an alternative purchase procedure and award an agreement with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and installation of Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Equipment Upfit Services in an amount of $ 384, 934. 74 ; establish a contingency in the amount of $ 15, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
Enactment: Resolution No. 114 ( 2025)
19. Staff Augmentation Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 4 with waterTALENT LLC for staff augmentation services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $ 350, 000, for a new total agreement amount of 1, 149, 000 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENT ( 13)
Lindsay Raike asked the City to review and potentially revoke certain small cell permits she believes were issued based on incomplete applications and misrepresentations. Sam Shank urged the City to rescind small cell permits he believes were improperly issued due to flawed assumptions and inconsistent appeal processes.
Martin Elliott requested that the City use its authority to revisit and potentially rescind small cell permits he believes were approved based on inaccurate information and without consistent review. Bernard Brown called for the review and potential cancellation of cell tower installations that are too close to residences. Aurimas Liutikas requested an independent security analysis of the City' s ALPR cameras due to numerous, severe security vulnerabilities. Steve Kirby appealed against the approval of a 5G facility near his home, citing an unfair process and the poor condition of the utility pole. Alicia Woodfall- Jones asked the City to cancel certain small cell permits, arguing that similar appeals were treated inconsistently and should be corrected for fairness. Robert Kiss urged the City to rescind previously issued small cell permits that he believes were approved based on incomplete analyses and misrepresented coverage claims. Michael Reagan urged the City to speed up a delayed speed survey, complete a long- postponed traffic light project, and improve responsiveness from a neighborhood group. Irena Mavridas urged the Council to rescind improperly issued small- cell wireless permits. Mike Swire raised concerns about parking enforcement, city infrastructure priorities, and budget impacts.
Councilmember Diaz Nash asked the attorney to address small- cell permit concerns; City Attorney Rasiah explained that revocation is generally handled by the Public Works Director and recommended staff review the permits and report back to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
20. Housing Element Implementation, Tenant Protection Policies — Ordinance Introductions Rachel Horst, Housing Manager gave the presentation.
Council recessed from 8: 47 p. m. to 8: 55 p. m.
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Carol Eldridge gave a presentation. Brian Ponty opposed additional tenant protections under AB 1482. Jeff Lulmont supported emergency rental assistance and balanced tenant- landlord policies. Frank Vento advocated building more housing rather than restricting landlords. Jess Hudson urged relocation assistance for tenants facing no- fault evictions. Fernando Pena supported emergency rental assistance and urged alignment with state law without adding restrictions. Theresa Gebler encouraged the Council to adopt stronger tenant protections rather than just researching them. John Ebneter advocated for a rental registry or detailed staff study to better track rental data. Alane Gilbrech asked the Council to consider both housing providers’ and renters’ perspectives to ensure stability and security. Ricardo Saucedo shared a personal story of eviction and loss of security deposit, highlighting tenant vulnerability. Rosa Maria Fonsica described her experience of unjust displacement and its emotional impact. Paola Arellano- Rosales highlighted rising rents causing family displacement and urged long- term stability measures. Katie Bond supported tenant protections, stressing the need to address affordability and federal program changes. Trina Pierce focused on protecting landlords’ rights, fairness, and ethical treatment alongside tenants. Gabrielle Laughlin shared landlord challenges, including property vacancies and financial/ physical strain. Christian Izquierdo called for stronger renter protections now. Mitch Spiegle supported Rental Assistance and HUD- aligned payments. Karim Sournaf voiced concern over outreach, urged alignment with state law. Martin Elliott shared evictions are rare, stressed landlords’ concerns. Rhory Lyn Antonio gave a presentation regarding landlord/ tenant laws, stressed complexity, urged city not to add more laws, supported rental assistance program. Brendan Aiello voiced concerns over proposed laws as unsustainable, explained they discourage renting, especially short- term. Gina Papan emphasized need to evaluate impact of state laws before adding more local regulations. Amy Occhiuto attempted to speak virtually, connection issues prevented comment.
Council asked questions and made comments. Council asked staff to collect voluntary rental property data and report back on the City’ s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Both ordinances will return for final approval at a future meeting and would take effect 30 days after adoption.
Motion to implement Housing Element Policy H 3. 4, introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 10. 100 to Title 10 of the San Mateo Municipal Code; introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 7. 50 of the San Mateo Municipal Code; and find the Ordinances exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) Section 15061( b)( 3). Motion passes 5- 0 Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Fernandez
Ayes: Cwirko- Godycki, Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
21. Station Park Green Specific Area Plan — Amendment
Steven Lizzarago, Assistant Planner gave the presentation.
Public Comment – there were no speakers.
Council asked questions and made comments. Council asked staff to include a retail consultant review in future project assessments and to explore options for managing additional employee parking as well as increasing the number of short- term spaces for pick- ups and food delivery.
Motion to adopt a Resolution to approve the amendment to the Station Park Green Specific Plan ( PA- 2025- 048) and Design Guidelines to change the mix of floor area allowed for retail and office uses, and adopt an addendum to the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Sections 15162 and 15164, based on the Findings for Approval and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Motion passed 5- 0
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Enactment: Resolution No. 115 ( 2025)
Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Newsom, Cwirko- Godycki, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, Diaz Nash 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.
Council Member Cwirko- Godycki suggested repeating the care- package and letter- writing event next year in partnership with the Elks Club, noting the organization’ s interest in collaborating again.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 10: 35 p. m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Rob Newsom, Jr., Mayor Chantal Eaton, Deputy City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: 8F6E4599- 9CB2- 4B31- BC99- 8102D64070D9