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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Adam Loraine, Mayor
Nicole Fernandez, Deputy Mayor
Danielle Cwirko-Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
Rob Newsom Jr.
CALL TO ORDER at 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
February 7, 2026
College of San Mateo — College Heights
Conference Room 9:00 AM
Special Meeting
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Present: Mayor Loraine, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Council Members: Cwirko-Godycki and Diaz Nash, Newsom The mayor opened the workshop and outlined the purpose of the workshop and called for public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Ragan raised concerns regarding traffic safety, speeding, the 31st Avenue project, and impacts from the Hillsdale development. He urged prioritization of a speed survey, funding for traffic mitigation, and upgrades to the 42nd Avenue pump station, and thanked staff for communication. Teri Whitehair and Jayden Wan presented on the Elders Action Network and Future Design initiative, promoting multigenerational programs and long-term, future - focused community planning through role-playing and strategic visioning. Allison MacQueen advocated for expanded traffic calming, increased enforcement, " no right on red" restrictions near schools and downtown, and quarterly crash data review. Mike Swire supported advancing the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, improving parking management strategies, and increasing transparency regarding project prioritization. David Light thanked staff for pedestrian improvements, including leading pedestrian signals, flashing beacons, and speed monitoring efforts. Laurie Watanuki supported the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and use of speed bumps as an effective traffic calming tool. Jordan Grimes emphasized housing affordability and urged accelerating housing production, advancing projects, and prioritizing pedestrian safety and traffic calming. Moises Guilleda encouraged inclusion of enhanced prequalification standards for publicly funded projects to support quality contractors and workforce development.
STUDY SESSION
1. City Council " Blue Sky" Goal Setting Workshop
The City Council conducted a strategic priorities workshop. City Manager Alex Khojikian outlined the process and noted this was the first workshop held under the City's newly adopted Strategic Plan. With facilitation by Shawn Spano, Council reviewed the 2026 Strategic Plan, evaluated the existing 2025-26 Council Priority List, and provided recommendations to remove items or convert them to the Strategic Plan's SMART activities framework. Council then reviewed proposed 2026-27 departmental initiatives and discussed new priorities for 2026-27.
Council provided direction to staff on draft revisions and a proposed priority list. Staff will review each revision and evaluate resource investments. Staff will return with updates at a March 16 Study Session for public comment and further Council direction, with formal adoption anticipated at a future meeting in April or May 2026.
Council recessed from 11:13 am to 11:25 am; then broke for lunch at 12:15 pm and reconvened at 12:30 pm.
ADJOURNMENT — The meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m.
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