City Council Special Meeting Minutes – 3/2/2026 Page 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Adam Loraine, Mayor
Nicole Fernandez, Deputy Mayor
Danielle Cwirko- Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
Rob Newsom Jr.
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www. cityofsanmateo. org
March 2, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers 6: 00 PM
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 6: 02 p. m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Loraine; Deputy Mayor Fernandez; Council Members Cwirko- Godycki, Diaz Nash, and Newsom.
AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances – there were no requests.
CLOSED SESSION
The public was provided with an opportunity to speak on agenda item 1; there were no requests to speak.
Council convened to closed session at 6: 04 p. m.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, Workers' Compensation Paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( d) of Government Code Section 54956. 9 Name of the case: Victoria Varvel
Council reconvened to open session at 6: 18 p. m.
STUDY SESSION
Clean Water Program and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion — Update Thomas W. Williams, Engineering Manager, provided informational update on the Clean Water Program and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion project.
Public Comment: there were no requests to speak.
Councilmembers asked questions of staff. Staff confirmed that an agreement with Foster City related to interest repayment from a prior financial arrangement will be brought forward for Council consideration at an upcoming meeting. Staff also clarified that while there are ongoing claims and disputes associated with the project, these do not impact the current estimated project costs, which are conservatively projected.
Council inquired about the timeline for reopening the recreational path, with staff indicating it is anticipated to reopen by the end of May 2026. Discussion also included potential future uses of project - related parcels, including opportunities for park amenities and identification of certain sites as potential affordable housing locations consistent with the Housing Element. Additionally, staff provided an update on the Peninsula Pure Water Project, noting that while the City remains engaged, participation is likely in a later phase, and staff are concurrently exploring local recycled water opportunities with regional partners. Council expressed appreciation for the progress made on the project and acknowledged the effective management of a large- scale infrastructure investment.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 6: 45 p. m.
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APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Adam Loraine, Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
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